Rutgers Plaza is a shopping center located on Easton Avenue in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. It has been a staple in the community, though it has seen changes over the years, including the closure of some stores. The plaza currently features a variety of shops and services, including a Stop & Shop supermarket, GNC, a dry cleaner, Venus Jewelers, Dollar Tree, and two newer restaurants. Despite the loss of some major retailers, the plaza remains a busy place, especially during the holiday season, when shoppers come for fresh produce and good deals. Customers appreciate the quality of the items available, particularly at Stop & Shop, which stocks organic produce and other groceries. However, the parking lot has been noted to be in need of improvement, and there is concern over an empty store that could benefit from new tenants. Overall, Rutgers Plaza continues to serve as a local hub for shopping and dining, with a mix of familiar and new options, while evoking nostalgia for long-time residents.
Ain't what it used to be now just a superb and stripmall with a dollar store
September 2025
Not much happening in this strip mall since K-Mart and Dress Barn left but the stores and businesses that remain provide good and necessary items and services. For instance, there's a very nice Stop and Shop in Rutgers Plaza.
October 2024
Just stooped in to the Dollar Tree. I will need to go back to visit other stores in the plaze
