Lawrence Shopping Center — Local services in Lawrence Township

Lawrence Shopping Center finally feels alive again. Not long ago, you could walk the whole place and barely see another shopper, but now almost every storefront has something new behind the glass. The lineup is a mix that actually works: you've got your big brands Lidl, Burlington, Starbucks, Urban Air, Dollar Tree, Five Below, Advance Auto Parts and a handful of smaller local shops, too. No matter when you go, parking is a breeze. There are always open spots, so you don’t end up circling for ten minutes before you can even think about shopping.

That said, if you’re into accessories, you might notice there’s not a ton of options for earrings or jewelry in general. It wouldn’t hurt to see a couple more places dedicated to that kind of thing. Still, the overall vibe is way better than it’s been in years. Whether you need groceries, want to grab a coffee, or just feel like browsing around, Lawrence Shopping Center has turned into a...

Right now this shopping center looks a mess. It's going through renovations. It seems the grocery store has closed for good, and when I went into the Burlington Coat Factory a few months ago, I was appalled. It looked worse than a bargain basement store that was going out of business! There is a new Pet Food store open there, with a great selection of food, toys, and all kinds of pet supplies. The prices seem reasonable, and they have a club which you can join to earn points or cash back on purchases. I will definitely be stopping in there again! Disappointed that Sam Goody's is gone; it was one of the few places left where you could buy CD's and DVD's. There are a few other small shops there, but I'm not familiar with them. I believe the furniture store is either under new management or is closed. All in all, I'll be curious to see what ends up happening with...

This strip mall has been better days (I’m talking Sam Goody days… & dating myself). There are a few gems still around here, though. Lidl and Starbucks brought some more traffic in which is good.

A few of the stores don’t have great signage or appealing window displays to really draw you in. There used to be a gym behind the main strip but that’s now a pest control place.

Overall, the location is great being off RT1 with jug handles to turn around and get into the center from either direction. I hope to see some more revamp to this strip mall - it’s always been a nice little...