Clark Commons

I love this location it’s much better than the Watchung every time I come in it’s a nice clean place to shop. The girls need a little bit of work but their overall average every time I come in there’s always someone to help me and I really appreciate that!!! The ulta team is amazing thank you for being you. I come here often to just buy stuff that I don’t need but I love to do it I am a professional makeup artist and let me tell you every time I come in here I could buy everything it’s hard to resist. The reps from tooface and mario badescu are absolutely amazing. Will Be shopping at this location only thing I don’t like is that you guys don’t give out a birthday gift like sephira does wish you guys gave it immediately on your birthday month and no one seems to remind you or give it to you I wish you a happy birthday. This is the only thing you guys have to work on in between other things but thanks for opening this amazing location!!! I love shopping here it will continue to do so.

Back in the 90s (and even before I was born!) and 2K, a factory sat in the spot that is now taken over by this strip mall. The factory was operational, and then they were out of business. Once the factory was torn down, plans on what to do with the open space varied from the unknown, to housing, and recently, to retail! The stretch of Raritan Road that is in front of this complex from ShopRite to Walnut Ave was fun to drive on at high speed with no traffic lights in-​between. But everything changed, when this modern new strip mall came around, known as Clark Commons.
Driving at high speed on that particular stretch of Raritan Road is gone. Because a new traffic light rests in the middle of that stretch, where the main entrance is located. A separate entrance is also available for those who were coming here from the Central Ave intersection (right turn only). Another entrance is available on Walnut Ave as well (right turn only).
The structure that is parallel to ShopRite Drive contains Noodles and Company, VisionWorks, Sleepy’s, LA Fitness, and Party City. The main structural unit that’s parallel to Raritan Road houses Modell’s, Five Below, Michael’s, PetCo, Whole Foods Market, Carter’s and OshKosh, Dress Barn and HomeGoods. The unit that parallels Walnut Ave houses Hallmark, Ulta, The Vitamin Shoppe, Red Mango, Smashburger, and Blaze Pizza. Applebee’s and Panera Bread were situated in separate units. For those who wanted to relax, a small gazebo was available right by a water fountain.
Ever since this strip mall opened up, we browsed through Modell’s, Petco, Five Below, and HomeGoods. We patronized Whole Foods Market, Applebee’s, and Panera Bread (these experiences will be reviewed separately). We also relaxed at the gazebo briefly and looked at the nice, man-​made, water fountain. We really loved the close proximity of these retail establishments.
I take one star away because of the 4-​Way Stop Sign in the intersection of the parking area near the main entrance/​exit. I understand why they made it that way. However, we have noticed some very impatient drivers who were trying to eagerly get out of the strip mall, or get in to find a parking spot. For that, they kept driving through the stop signs without stopping. This usually sticks a key into the ignition for accidents.
Keep in mind that if you’re trying to make a left turn onto Raritan Road, you can only do that at the main exit with the traffic light. Other exits will only make you turn right. The fact that these places are very close-​by is a HUGE plus, because this saves me the hassle from driving a farther distance in order to patronize these chain businesses. I’m a fan of this strip mall, and we’ll obviously be back later on in favor of selected businesses.