Long-Empty New Jersey Diner Property Finally Gets A New Purpose

If you've traveled along Route 38 in Cherry Hill over the past few years, you've probably noticed the old Cherry Hill Diner sitting empty.

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It's in such a great location, and every time I would drive past it, I wondered what would eventually take its place. I just assumed it would eventually be another restaurant or that someone would bring the diner back to life. But it's been closed since 2023, so I guess that was some wishful thinking.

The Old Cherry Hill Diner Is Being Demolished

Instead, I just heard the old diner is being torn down, and the property will be used to build something entirely different...a CAR WASH!

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The project was approved years ago, and Spark Car Wash later acquired it and is moving forward with the current approval, according to NJ.com.

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It's always sad to drive around and see vacant buildings, empty restaurants, and businesses that were once thriving, so it's nice to see the property getting a new purpose instead of just sitting empty.

But it will take some getting used to, driving in that area and not seeing that red, stainless-steel diner anymore. It was a staple along Route 38 at the corner of Cooper Landing Road for nearly six decades.

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No word on when the new car wash will open.

See the list below of other New Jersey diners that have closed over the years. If you could bring back one, which one would it be?