Uniondale Shopping, Dining & Local Businesses
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Uniondale doesn't depend on a single downtown strip for its shopping and restaurants. Its daily commercial life runs through places like Front Street, Uniondale Avenue, Jerusalem Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike, with everything from takeout and neighborhood shops to supermarkets, seafood restaurants and the larger Nassau Hub business area.
I'm John Cordeira, Broker/Owner of Cordeira Homes. I want this to be a useful starting point for exploring Uniondale's real local businesses - not an alphabetized list of every franchise or a claim that I've personally visited places I haven't.
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Where to Eat in Uniondale: A Few Places to Know
These businesses provide a snapshot of the range of food around Uniondale, from Dominican and Jamaican cooking to Cajun-style seafood. This isn't a ranking, and menus, ownership and hours can change.
The Dominican Restaurant - 1019 Front Street
The Dominican Restaurant advertises Dominican, Caribbean and Latin American dishes, with takeout, pickup and delivery options. Its Front Street location makes it a useful example of the food businesses serving the heart of Uniondale.
Address: 1019 Front Street, Uniondale, NY 11553. Menu & restaurant information »
Tropical Jerk - Front Street & Jerusalem Avenue
Tropical Jerk is a Jamaican food business known for jerk-style cooking, with its website showing two Uniondale locations:
- 932 Front Street - Uniondale location
- 651 Jerusalem Avenue - Tropical Jerk Jerusalem location
The company has other Long Island locations, but these two are the ones listed with Uniondale addresses. Check the official location directory for current hours.
Ben's Crab - 1002 Hempstead Turnpike
Ben's Crab is a seafood-focused restaurant with Cajun-style boil combinations and other dishes. The Uniondale location is on Hempstead Turnpike, near the wider Hofstra and Nassau Hub corridor, rather than in the Front Street business area.
Address: 1002 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553. See the current menu & ordering information »
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Grocery Shopping, Everyday Errands & Services
ShopRite of Uniondale - 1121 Jerusalem Avenue
ShopRite of Uniondale is a local supermarket option for groceries, produce, meat, seafood and bakery and deli needs. Having a grocery store on Jerusalem Avenue makes it one of the practical stops to consider when thinking about everyday convenience. For current hours and services, use ShopRite's website.
Uniondale Avenue, Front Street & Jerusalem Avenue
These roads connect neighborhood businesses and everyday services rather than functioning as one large open-air shopping center. Uniondale Avenue and Jerusalem Avenue both run north-south through residential and commercial areas. Front Street ties together additional shops, eateries and service businesses.
Hempstead Turnpike and the Nassau Hub
At the northern part of the area, Hempstead Turnpike connects the Hofstra campus, Nassau Coliseum area, hotels, restaurants and major road access. This is an important commercial corridor, but not the same as a walkable village downtown. Traffic and parking conditions depend on the specific destination.
Roosevelt Field - Regional Shopping Nearby
Roosevelt Field is a major regional shopping destination in the nearby Garden City area; it is not a neighborhood retail strip in central Uniondale. Learn more from our existing Roosevelt Field Mall & Garden City Guide.
The Local Business Community
Uniondale Chamber of Commerce
The Uniondale Chamber of Commerce maintains local business information and an A-Z business directory. It's an appropriate resource when you're looking for businesses beyond the few examples featured here.
Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition
The Greater Uniondale Area Action Coalition addresses issues including locally owned businesses, community planning, housing and development. Looking at organizations like these can help you understand the commercial and civic sides of the neighborhood.
Uniondale Public Library - 400 Uniondale Avenue
The Uniondale Public Library is a community institution along Uniondale Avenue and a useful stop for programs, local information and events.
How Shopping and Dining Connect to Uniondale Real Estate
When I work with buyers, I encourage them to look at practical trips from the actual house: the grocery store they prefer, the streets they use on weekdays, the types of restaurants they visit and the local services they need. A Uniondale property near Front Street may fit a different routine than one near the Nassau Hub.
To compare individual homes, visit Uniondale homes for sale or return to the broader Uniondale Real Estate & Local Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions: Uniondale Dining & Shopping
Does Uniondale have a downtown shopping district?
Uniondale has multiple commercial corridors rather than one traditional village-style downtown. Front Street, Uniondale Avenue, Jerusalem Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike are useful areas to explore.
What kinds of restaurants are in Uniondale?
Uniondale has options including Dominican, Jamaican, Caribbean and Cajun-style seafood. This guide lists verified examples with addresses and business links.
Where is The Dominican Restaurant?
The restaurant lists 1019 Front Street, Uniondale, NY 11553.
Is there a supermarket in Uniondale?
Yes. ShopRite of Uniondale is located at 1121 Jerusalem Avenue. Check the business directly for current store hours and services.
Is Roosevelt Field Mall located in Uniondale?
Roosevelt Field is nearby in the Garden City area. It's an important regional shopping destination, but not part of the everyday Front Street business district.
Where can I find a broader Uniondale business directory?
The Uniondale Chamber of Commerce maintains an online business directory and local business information.
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- Selling a Home in Uniondale
- Uniondale Parks & Outdoor Recreation
- Uniondale Shopping & Dining
- Uniondale Gyms & Fitness
Help Make This a Better Uniondale Business Guide
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