The Ave is Downtown Vineland. But it’s much more than just a collection of buildings and businesses. It’s a vibrant and thriving community that is the heart of Vineland.
From locally-owned shops and restaurants to cultural events and natural beauty, The Ave has something for everyone.
Make The Ave Your Third Place
Third Place refers to the social surroundings that are separate from the two usual social environments of home – “first place” and the workplace – “second place”.
The Ave in Downtown Vineland wants to be your Third Place. The Ave offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere where you can meet up, relax, and connect with friends and family. With its diverse range of local businesses, and engaging events, The Ave provides a welcoming space for people of all ages, whether you’re looking for a great lunch or dinner spot, a unique shopping experience, or just a place to meet friends, The Ave has everything you need to make it your Third Place.
Hot Topics On The Ave
Main Street Vineland will be partnering with the Vineland Convention Center to host the Paws on The Ave Pet Expo on July 18 & 19 2026
🐾 Pet Expo – Vendor & Exhibitor Interest 🐾
We’re looking for animal-focused vendors, rescues, and pet-related businesses to join an upcoming pet expo focused on education, rescue, and animal-friendly products.
Vendor focus includes:
• Pet treats, accessories & enrichment
• Animal artwork & merchandise
• Pet-safe candles/soaps
• Wildlife or nature-inspired crafts
✅ Animal/nature-related vendors only
✅ Vendor insurance required
🚫 No general craft fair items
🚫 This is not a bring-your-pet event
Only approved & insured rescues will have animals onsite.
💚 Limited rescue spaces available (501c3 only)
No breeders • No live animal sales • No same-day adoptions
🐕 Pet-focused businesses welcome for informational tables
(Sitters, groomers, trainers, photographers, vet offices & more)
📩 Interested? Contact us for details!
Email: mainstreet@vinelandcity.org
As I write this, the city has been coated in a sheet of ice for over 10 days (and counting…) and I have lost all motivation to leave the house beyond necessity. The winter blues have officially kicked in. All I need to get by is the newest season of The Pitt and a quick scroll on Grubhub to pick tonight’s dinner.
Some might say we’ve made it too easy to stay home these days. As the person responsible for convincing you to get out and support local businesses, I can agree, to a point. But the convenience of online ordering and delivery is undeniable, and I can’t argue with anyone that would rather have dinner delivered to their door than brave the cold. Luckily, we have many restaurants on The Ave that offer online ordering and delivery through apps like Grubhub, Door Dash, Uber Eats, and Slice. See the complete list below.
Valentine’s Weekend Pro Tip: Get a dozen roses delivered by Landis Flower Shop, order dinner from one of the restaurants below, and watch People We Meet on Vacation on Netflix. Thank me later.
Tap on business name to order
TACOS & MORE
Staff Pick: Birria Tacos
Staff Pick: Bistec a la Mexicana (Mexican steak platter)
Staff Pick: Chamoyada (mango snow cone w/ Chamoy & Tajin) or Banana Crepe
Staff Pick: Pizza Birria
Staff Pick: Huarache Saudero (beef brisket flatbread)
CARRIBBEAN
Staff Pick: Cheesesteak Pastelillo & Tostones (fried plantains)
Staff Pick: Beef Vegetable Stew
ASIAN
Staff Pick: Boneless Spare Ribs Combo Platter (with an egg roll!)
Staff Pick: Chicken Tikka Masala & an order of Samosas
Staff Pick: Spicy Yellowtail Roll & a side of Pineapple Fried Rice
Staff Pick: Sesame Chicken & Fried Banana for dessert
PIZZA
Staff Pick: White Pizza with Prosciutto, Fig Spread, Ricotta, Onions, Fresh Basil & Balsamic Glaze
Staff Pick: Lamb Gyro Platter
Staff Pick: Garlic Parm Wings (as the sign says, best on planet Earth) with a 20oz Starry
This list is just a fraction of dining options on The Ave! Find a complete list of all the restaurants in our district at TheAve.Biz/dine-on-the-ave.
Andre Rivera joins the Main Street Vineland team in 2026 as our new associate director, tasked with business development and outreach. Andre is no stranger to Main Street Vineland, as he first got involved as a volunteer in 2018 to help us organize our first 5K run (Running The Ave 5K – now in its eighth year), and was recognized as volunteer of the year in 2019. Andre began working for the City of Vineland Community Development Program in 2021 and serves as the neighborhood liaison for the Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) grant, which was awarded to the City of Vineland and operated by Main Street Vineland. He now joins us part-time while continuing his work with the Community Development office.
Born and raised in North Vineland, Andre has a great passion for development of all kinds in this city and wants to be a part of the positive changes that can bring it to the next level. He currently lives with his partner and 2 stepsons in Pittsgrove Twp. and owns and operates Second Capital Running, a Vineland-based running company that produces over 30 events a year in Cumberland, Salem, and Cape May Counties.
Contact Andre at aarivera@vinelandcity.org
