Wholly Cow, a trendy new social destination serving gelato and premium coffee, has opened its doors in the ground floor retail space at The Mint, the luxury rental community in Downtown Rahway, NJ.

Located at 1542 Main Street, the locally-owned cafe is the latest addition to the busting scene of hip new dining, shops and services that have been introduced to Rahway in recent years. Wholly Owned is the brainchild of Terra Guaba, a Rahway resident and nutritionist that saw a glaring need for a casual social oasis that would serve tasty treats and beverages and become a community gathering place from morning to night.   

The 1,300 square foot shop has been conceptualized to provide a welcoming ambiance, where plush couches mix with traditional table seating to accommodate customers seeking remote workspace and others relaxing with friends in a laid-back environment    Wholly Cow features a full kitchen and offers a variety of gelato items, including highly-popular gelato sandwiches, as well as locally roasted coffee, cappuccino and cold brew.  Plans are in the works to expand the menu to include bakery items. The café is open Monday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“As residents of Rahway we experienced first-hand the renaissance of its downtown and the addition of contemporary retail that’s created a cool New York City-type vibe,” said Mrs. Guaba, who lives at The Mint with her husband. “What it lacked was an inviting establishment that was open late and where neighbors could join and socialize. After living at The Mint for a few years and walking by its retail suites countless times, My husband and I decided to inquire about leasing a space. Fast forward over a year and Wholly Cow has become a reality, fulfilling a dream to open a café that would bring people together and have delicious food options.”

’We are excited to welcome Wholly Cow to The Mint and congratulate Terra on its much-anticipated opening,” added Robert Giannone, Director of Development for Fields Grade, which developed The Mint with partner Slokker USA.  “She has created a one-of-a-kind café in Downtown Rahway where guests are welcomed with delicious gelato, great coffee and a warm, hospitable environment.”

Wholly Cow is one of several retailers at The Mint that are helping to foster the lively and diverse environment in Downtown Rahway and drawing new residents to this Union County city.   Located at 84 Monroe Street, The Mint’s newest building’s has experienced overwhelming popularity, riding a three-month wave of high leasing velocity that has resulted in only a handful of luxury apartments remaining.

Situated just 20 miles from New York City, Rahway offers a cosmopolitan lifestyle with an urban/suburban twist. Driven by the Rahway Arts and Business Partnership, Rahway’s Main Street corridor and its surrounding area features dining, shops and a robust schedule of farmers’ markets, cultural events and concerts.    The district is home to popular eateries like Luciano’s, Nancy’s Townehouse, The Irving Inn and CubaNu Restaurant and Lounge, nightlife at the legendary Waiting Room and Wet Ticket Brewing Company, as well as countless shops and daily services.  Cultural attractions can be found at the 199-seat Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts, historic Union County Performing Arts Center, and The Gallery Space Rahway. 

The city is served by New Jersey Transit’s Rahway station, one of the few in the state with service on two train lines, allowing travelers to access both the Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast routes.  In addition to the in-town train station, Rahway is served by U.S. Routes 1/9 and 27, and is located in between the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike.

The Mint’s newest building features 109 homes boasting spacious and airy interiors with luxury plank flooring, nine-foot ceiling heights, windows with complimentary treatments, and in-home washer and dryer.  Kitchens come equipped with soft-close cabinetry, quartz countertops and a stainless-steel appliance package; lavish bathrooms feature full-height tiled walls in the baths. 

There’s a full suite of amenities that include a game room with poker room and ping pong and foosball tables and multiple work-from-home areas including co-working spaces, conference room, work pods and a library.  A sixth floor Sky Lounge offers a bar with seating, large screen TVs and a pool table, all leading to an outdoor rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, barbeque stations and attention-grabbing vistas that reach as far as New York City.

In addition, residents have access to an abundance of shared amenities within the first building, including a lounge with a billiards table and work cubes, fully-equipped fitness center with yoga room and FitnessOnDemand™, and a pet spa.  A second-floor landscaped deck features a swimming pool, BBQ and dining areas, and a fire pit with lounge seating.  There’s also private garage parking with electric charging stations and supportive retail space.

For additional information and to schedule a visit to see the furnished models and amenities, please visit www.TheMintRahway.com or call 732-382-1100.  The onsite leasing office is located at 84 Monroe Street, Rahway, NJ 07065.