Jun 21, 2025
"Keep It Local" Campaign Boosted Atlantic City’s Small Businesses
By:
Great Day Atlantic City Contributors
'Keep It Local' Campaign Celebrates Atlantic City's Small Businesses and Community Spirit
From barbershops and bookstores to cafés and bagel shops, Atlantic City’s small businesses are the backbone of the community. Through the City of Atlantic City’s "Keep It Local" campaign, these neighborhood favorites are finally getting the spotlight they deserve.
Launched by the City of Atlantic City's Planning & Development Department, the Keep It Local initiative aims to boost small business visibility, drive foot traffic, and strengthen community ties. The campaign, part of the city's broader #InvestinAC economic development push, provides local businesses with colorful window signs that say: Shop. Eat. Explore. Atlantic City. Each ward was represented with its own signature color to build a sense of neighborhood pride.
Real Impact in Every Ward
Dozens of local businesses signed on to take part in the campaign, and the results have been clear: more foot traffic, stronger community support, and new partnerships across the city. Here are just some of the businesses proudly displaying the Keep It Local message:
1st Ward
Tony Boloney’s
Address: 300 Oriental Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 344‑8669
Email: info@tonyboloneys.com
Website: tonyboloneys.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TonyBoloneysAtlanticCity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyboloneys/
One Stop Bait & Tackle Shop
Address: 414 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ, United States, New Jersey
Phone: (609) 348‑9450
Email: ACBaitman@aol.com
Website: onestop.acfishing.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneStopBaitAC/
Hot Bagels
Address: 212 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 541‑3488
Email: hotbagelscontact@gmail.com
Website: hotbagelsandmore.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotbagelsmore/?locale=mt_MT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hot_bagels/
North Beach Mini Golf
Address: 120 Euclid Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 246‑7183
Email: info@northbeachminigolf.com
Website: www.northbeachminigolf.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthBeachMiniGolf
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northbeachminigolf/
Mel’s Furniture
Address: 508 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 350‑9421 (retail) or (609) 703‑7758 (Mattress partner)
Email: info@melsfurnitureac.com
Website: melsfurnitureac.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melsfurniture/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melsfurnitureac/?hl=en
Just Cutt-N Up Barbershop
Address: 528 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 348‑2889, Alternate: (609) 428‑6216
Email: justcuttnupbarbershopsalonllc.mappop.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustCuttnUp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justcuttnup/?hl=en
2nd Ward
Gino’s Restaurant
Address: 1200 Atlantic Ave #100, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, United States
Phone: (609) 347‑4747
Email: GinosAtlanticCity@gmail.com
Website: www.ginosac.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GinosPizzaandGrill/
Omar & Abdullah’s Barbershop
Address: 1208 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 344‑9191
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oandas_hairbazaar/
Yardy Real Jamaican Food Restaurant
Address: 1326 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345‑2573
Hours: Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; Sun 12 PM–9 PM
Website: yardyrealjamaicanfood.com
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yardy_real_jamaican_food/
Mike B’s Cafe
Address: 1413 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 0840
Phone: (609) 350‑7480
Hours: Mon–Fri 6 AM–2 AM; Sat-Sun 7 PM–2 PM
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/MikeBsCafe/
Hayday Coffee Shop
Address: 155 S. New York Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 300-5142
Hours: Mon–Sun 8 AM-1 PM
Email: hello@haydaycoffee.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaydayCoffeeAC/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydaycoffee/
Side Pony Print Shop
Address: 153 S. New York Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (443) 618‑6750
Email: tiffany@sideponyprintshop.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sideponyprintshop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideponyprintshop/
Artist Playground at ACX1 Studios
Address: 1 Atlantic Ocean, Suite 2216, ACX1 Studios (inside Caesars Pier), Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Hours: Hours vary; tours by appointment – typically open 12–4 PM & by scheduling
Website: www.artistplaygroundac.com
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistplayground_
Princeton Antiques Book Store
Address: 2917 Atlantic Ave Atlantic City New Jersey 08401
Phone: (609)344-1943 fax (609)344-1944
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM-5 PM; Sat 8 AM-1 AM
Email: princetn@earthlink.net
Beat The Daily Grind Café
Address: 3807 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 541‑6134
Email: Beatthegrindac@gmail.com
Hours: Weds - Sun: 7am - 4pm
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatthegrindac/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatthegrindac
La Villita Farm Market
Address: 3005 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345‑8700
Email: Beatthegrindac@gmail.com
Hours: Mon-Sun 7 AM - 11 PM
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaVillitaAtlanticCity/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villitamarket/
Mencia’s Barbershop
Address: 3109 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 334‑4980
Email: Beatthegrindac@gmail.com
Hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM; Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/menciasbarbershop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Menciasbarbershop/
It’s a movement, not a moment:
Center City Deli
Address: 1714 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 344‑4750
Email: centercitydeli@gmail.com
Website: centercitydeli.com
Social Media:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Center-City-Deli-100070836653286/
Gilchrist Restaurant
Address: 804 N. Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345‑8278
Website: gilchrist-restaurant.pops-cafe.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GilchristRestaurant/
Barbera Seafood Market
Address: 2243 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 345‑0671
Email: BarberaSeafood@gmail.com
Website: barberaseafood.com
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarberaSeafood/
Pancho’s Mexican Taqueria
Address: 2303 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 344‑2062
Website: panchostaqueriaac.com
Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panchos_of_ac/?hl=en
Peaches Garden
Address: 157 S. New York Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: (609) 541‑0934
Email: info@peachesgarden.ac
Website: peachesgarden.ac
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61568408940038/
A City Built on Local Flavor
The Keep It Local campaign is more than signage—it’s a movement. It represents the heart of Atlantic City's economy and culture: resilient entrepreneurs, generational businesses, and passionate creatives. These businesses not only provide essential goods and services, they bring life and identity to every neighborhood.
The campaign aligns closely with the pillars of the Great Day Atlantic City platform: #LiveinAC, #WorkinAC, and #InvestinAC. Supporting small businesses ensures residents have access to local jobs, walkable amenities, and a more connected community.
Atlantic City continues to evolve, but one thing remains constant: the strength and spirit of its small business community. So next time you’re shopping, dining, or looking for a service—Keep It Local.
#KeepItLocalAC | #InvestinAC | #GreatDayAtlanticCity
Published on
8/4/2025
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