South River · Local directory
Business & Shopping
South River's business base is centered on Main Street, Ferry Street, Whitehead Avenue, Old Bridge Turnpike and neighborhood service streets. The borough combines independent retail and professional services with groceries, automotive businesses, salons and community-oriented shops.
This page is limited to businesses physically located in South River. Restaurants, cafés, bakeries and other food-service businesses are kept on the separate Food & Drink page.
Commercial areas to know
The borough's most concentrated walkable commercial district, with markets, personal services, restaurants and professional offices.
Downtown-adjacent corridor with banks, hardware, veterinary care, salons and long-running local businesses.
Auto-oriented commercial strip with service businesses, barbers and additional retail near the East Brunswick edge.
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Directory research was checked for current South River addresses as of September 16, 2026. Verify hours, services and availability before making a special trip.
Full-service independent auto repair shop.
Independent neighborhood repair shop serving South River motorists.
Independent BMW-focused automotive service and repair.
Full-service South River branch with ATM and banking services.
Main Street barber shop offering modern cuts and grooming.
Appointment-based barber studio on Ferry Street.
Modern barbering and beard-grooming studio.
Hair and beauty salon offering cuts, color and styling services.
Neighborhood supermarket with fresh meat, produce and international groceries.
Neighborhood grocery store with a strong Latin and international selection.
Long-running neighborhood hardware store and locksmith.
Independent community pharmacy and medical-supply provider.
Small-animal veterinary clinic.
Child-care and early-learning center serving infants through school-age children.
General dentistry practice on Main Street.
General, restorative and cosmetic dental practice.
Neighborhood dry cleaner with garment care and alterations.
Local florist offering fresh arrangements and delivery.
Flower-design and delivery business focused on fresh bouquets and gift arrangements.
Self-service laundromat with coin and cashless payment options.
Self-service laundry, wash-and-fold and dry-cleaning services.
Alterations, garment repair and dry-cleaning services.
More ways to shop locally
Main Street and Whitehead Avenue include small markets, service counters and other neighborhood businesses that can change frequently.
South River supports accountants, insurance offices, real estate professionals, contractors and other appointment-based services throughout the borough.
The borough's streetscape planning focuses on connecting Main Street, Jackson Street, Ferry Street and Whitehead Avenue into a stronger walkable business district.
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