What Business Should Open in Downtown Maplewood?

If there's one thing that Maplewood residents know, it's the type of shop they hope to see open in downtown Maplewood.

Earlier this week, an article about to downtown Maplewood garnered 36 charged comments (and plenty more on our Facebook page). Seeing so many residents rally against the idea got me wondering, "What type of business should open in downtown Maplewood next?"

On Twitter, Mackenzie Jordan (@mackenzbot) was quick to suggest a cupcake shop. She's accepting donations to start a shop if no one fills the need, by the way. 

On Facebook, we had more than 15 comments from folks saying what they want to see open in downtown Maplewood, including a Thai food restaurant, 24-hour gym, frozen yogurt bar and independent bookstore. What would you like to see? Please vote in our poll and add a comment below.

Dana Huth suggested a bakery. "Bakery or a deli!! I want delicious breads," she wrote.

Katie Gietschier Meyers had a few suggestions too: "Yes, a bakery, or an ice cream shop would be great! Thai food would be lovely, too." — I'd accept all three, personally!

And my personal favorite came from Patti Byington Johnson, who apparently understands my sweet tooth: "Old time ice cream/candy store."

To read about some other ideas, see the full thread on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MaplewoodBrentwoodPatch.

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