Blue Rooster CLOSED

[anon-9396]

Did anyone else receive an email from the Blue Rooster today? Without saying "we're closed", it basically said "we're closed." I knew they were trying to sell, but didn't realize they would just shut down. In fact, I remember another email a few weeks ago that said they would be on vacation in September. I wonder if they gave the staff any prior notice.

[CranburyB-61po]

That's too bad - the rights folks could have a gold mine there! I will miss their chicken salad, corn chowder, bread and scones, but I won't miss their crappy attitude and un-child friendliness. Please let something else come in!!!

[anon-125s]

I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did with the horribly rude attitudes of the owners. Not sad to see the Blue Rooster go away!

[anon-6srn]

Did the owners even tell anyone they were closing? Or did they just close up shop without any warning? We were just there a few weeks ago and did not hear anything about this. Weird!

[Anon14-o5sr]

We're so sad to hear about this - their mini pastry basket was amazing and we always had attentive and friendly service, even with our 2 young children. This is horrible - praying that someone comes in and keeps it up. Main Street needs charming places like Blue Rooster.

[anon-9p12]

How can anyone be surprised by this? Despite all that they promised, the Blue Rooster did nothing to contribute to Cranbury. I was particularly disappointed how poorly the local patrons and workers were treated. Now the town is left with another for sale sign. However I would be shocked if anyone would consider putting the money up to own another restaurant there. Bad idea. Poor planning.

[anon-sp54]

I am sad to see this business close. It offered a different type of restaurant to Cranbury and I only hope the new owners will see it continue.

[anon-9396]

They have been trying to sell for a while. It's always harder to sell a business when it's closed, especially a restaurant. And it would take quite a bit of work to revert it back into a single-family home or even a non-food business. I think we'll be looking at that gigantic For Sale sign for a long time. I just hope they gave their employees some type of notice. If they didn't, that would be the final insult.

[anon;34-1]

At thispoint the Blue Rooster is gone so lets let sleeping dogs lie. Whatever anyone thought is meaningless as the owners did what they needed to do to move on with their lives. Some businesses have made it in Cranbury and many have not. All folks are entitled to seek their dream and some will succeed and some will not. Lets just say we all have to take that chance and hope for the best. Sometimtes failure at one thing leads to great things after we get experience. Wish them the best and lets hope we find a more permanent modern day use for that location.---Peace

[Jet-8074]

Is it still zoned commercial? They do have a kitchen, right?

[anon-9p12]

Just read the letter they sent to customers about their closing. You would have thought that they were there reason why this town exists. It seems the only thing that they are not taking credit for is the founding of Cranbury itself. It is the most egocentric letter I have ever read. Honestly, they barely survived for a few years and now they are selling. Lets not go crazy with how wonderful they were cause the bottom line is they werent. To the next buyer: Caveat Emptor.

[anon-97on]

[anon-p9nq]

You are rather acrimonious anon-9p12.

[anon-1225]

[anon-13nn]

[publius]

Were they French?