Headline: Red Barn Burgers Opens in Mullica Hill — A Triple-Blend Pit Stop for I-295 Travelers and Harrison Township Neighbors
If you drive the I-295 corridor through Gloucester County, you’ve probably noticed how Mullica Hill keeps layering new restaurants onto the old roadways. The latest is Red Barn Burgers — a fast-casual burger concept that has taken over the spot formerly occupied by 322 BBQ on Route 322 in Mullica Hill (the village in Harrison Township). It’s open now, serving the triple-blend smash-style burgers the brand is building a reputation on.
Why this matters to Harrison Township and the I-295 crowd
Mullica Hill is a crossroads: historic downtown minutes from neighborhood streets, with Route 322 acting as a commuter and local-business artery that feeds into the broader I-295 network. A restaurant change here isn’t just a new dinner option — it’s a small marker in the town’s ongoing commercial evolution. For drivers using I-295 to cut across South Jersey or head toward the Turnpike, a place like Red Barn is the kind of convenient, reasonably priced stop that draws midday and evening traffic. For neighbors, it adds another counter-service option that’s easy for carryout, quick sit-downs, or a post-antique-shopping bite.
What Red Barn Burgers brings
Red Barn positions itself on premium smash-burger technique with a “triple-blend” beef mix — a trend that’s caught on in regional burger concepts. The chain emphasizes a crisp-edged, juicy smash patty and menu items that balance quality with neighborhood prices. Early customer chatter on sites like Yelp shows folks appreciate value and flavor; social posts and local coverage note that the chain kept the footprint and parking pattern of the former 322 BBQ but swapped the BBQ-focused menu for burgers, shakes and fries.
Location context
Google Maps lists the restaurant on Route 322 in Mullica Hill, placing it squarely on a commercial strip that feeds both downtown and suburban neighborhoods. That location matters: it’s close enough to Mullica Hill’s historic core to serve visitors and antique shoppers, while also being positioned to catch traffic from surrounding townships that use Route 322 and the I-295 corridor for daily trips. The building’s reuse is another example of how small chains and regional concepts are repurposing existing restaurant real estate rather than building new freestanding structures — a pattern we’ve seen across South Jersey as development focuses on retrofit and infill.
Impact on nearby businesses and neighborhoods
A burger spot with quick turnover can have ripple effects. Nearby shops and service businesses benefit from spillover lunchtime and dinner customers; local delivery drivers get another steady pickup point. On the flip side, any commercial change brings questions residents often raise — parking, traffic during peak hours, and whether a new concept will stick around. Given Mullica Hill’s active business association and the township’s attention to downtown character, those conversations are likely to continue as Red Barn settles in.
How this fits local and regional trends
This opening reflects a couple of broader trends reported in regional outlets (NJ.com, Patch and local business writers): suburban downtowns are diversifying their restaurant mix, and franchise-era or regional chains are expanding into secondary markets by taking over established spots rather than building new locations. Post-pandemic dining behavior favors fast-casual formats that can handle robust takeout and delivery, and Red Barn’s model checks those boxes.
What locals are saying
Early reviewers and social media users have focused on value — triple-blend talk, crisp smash edges, and milkshakes make for a familiar, comforting angle that appeals to a lot of people who don’t want fine dining but do want something better than a standard chain burger. If you want to see the pulse, check recent Yelp entries for the Mullica Hill location or search local Facebook groups — neighbors tend to be frank and helpful about service, parking and portion size.
Bottom line for people who live, work or drive through Harrison Township
Red Barn Burgers’ arrival is small news in the larger development picture, but meaningful at the street level. It’s another indicator Mullica Hill continues to be a draw for both residents and pass-through traffic on the I-295/Route 322 corridor. Whether you care about lunchtime options for nearby businesses, a quick stop on a commute, or the steady turnover of local restaurant spaces, this change is worth noting.
If you’re heading that way: the spot is open and serving the new menu; parking and access follow the layout the previous restaurant used. For hours, menus, and up-to-the-minute reviews, glance at the Mullica Hill location’s Google Maps and Yelp pages, or look for local posts on Patch and neighborhood Facebook groups.
— Ari Williams, 295Times (Harrison coverage)
