Headline: Marlton Pike Gets a New Slice — Angelo’s Pizzeria Eyes 2026 Debut in West Collingswood Heights
If you travel Marlton Pike (Route 70) through Haddon Township — the stretch many of us use to hop to I‑295 and the wider South Jersey suburbs — you’ll soon have a new place to grab a slice. Angelo’s Pizzeria, a South Jersey name that locals recognize, confirmed plans to open a West Collingswood Heights location with the owner now telling 295Times the target is 2026.
Where this sits for drivers and neighbors
The planned Angelo’s spot is on Marlton Pike in the West Collingswood Heights section of Haddon Township, a short drive from the I‑295 corridor that serves Camden County commuters and travelers. According to Google Maps, Marlton Pike runs through a patchwork of shopping fronts, service businesses and residential pockets — the kind of street where a well‑known neighborhood pizzeria can anchor foot traffic and fill weekday lunch and dinner demand from nearby offices and homes.
For readers who track news by exit, town, and county: this is local infrastructure meeting local commerce. People using I‑295 to get to Collingswood, Haddonfield or the Cherry Hill area already funnel onto Route 70; an Angelo’s here adds another reason to stop off rather than drive straight through. It’s small but meaningful — a restaurant can shape midday traffic patterns, evening pick‑up rhythms, and even where people choose to park on run‑of‑the‑mill errands.
What Angelo’s means for Haddon Township and the neighborhood
Angelo’s isn’t a national franchise. In South Jersey it’s recognized for a neighborhood pizza focus — takeout and dine‑in options, traditional pies, and often a family‑run feel. That local footprint matters in a place like West Collingswood Heights. New restaurants create jobs — from line cooks to delivery drivers — and tend to increase foot traffic that benefits adjacent businesses like corner markets, salons or small retail. They can also be catalysts for modest property reinvestment along commercial corridors that have seen limited turnover.
Community reaction is usually mixed but leaning positive in situations like this. On platforms such as Yelp, diners tend to reward consistent quality and friendly service; if Angelo’s replicates its other South Jersey locations’ approach, expect steady local support. Local news outlets (NJ.com, Patch) have, over the years, tracked how Route 70 projects impact commute times and local commerce — a new restaurant is rarely disruptive at the scale of Marlton Pike, but it’s another piece in the slow evolution of that corridor.
Infrastructure and development trends to watch
There are a couple of larger patterns that make this opening noteworthy beyond just pizza:
– Route 70/Marlton Pike continues to function as a spine for suburban commercial activity in Camden County. Smaller restaurant projects like Angelo’s are part of a steady infill trend rather than big redevelopments. That means incremental changes to traffic and parking rather than major new roadwork, but cumulative impact matters.
– Proximity to I‑295 makes this location accessible to a wider catchment area. People commuting to or from exits serving Collingswood, Haddon Township and nearby municipalities could stop in for takeout, especially on weeknights. That’s useful local economic geography: a strip on a state route playing to both neighborhood habits and through‑traffic.
– Municipalities are paying more attention to how commercial corridors support walkability and small business vitality. Haddon Township’s business district planning — reported on in regional outlets — suggests local leaders see value in attracting steady operators that serve residents as opposed to one‑off popups that cycle quickly.
Owner update and timeline
The owner’s update to 295Times confirms the project remains on the books with a realistic timeline: construction and buildout through 2025 and an opening window in 2026. That aligns with typical local restaurant build cycles, which include permitting, interior fit‑out and staff hiring. Neighbors can expect to see storefront improvements and signage as the calendar advances.
What to expect next
– Watch permitting and construction notices posted by Haddon Township for specifics on timelines and any parking or traffic advisories.
– If you want a sense of what menu and service will be like, look at Angelo’s other South Jersey locations and customer reviews on Yelp for a preview of how locals respond.
– Regional outlets like NJ.com or local Patch pages will report any major changes on project scope or new openings; 295Times will follow up with an on‑the‑ground look as the site progresses toward opening.
Why this matters to 295Times readers
This type of local retail/restaurant news is about more than pizza. It’s about how small investments along Marlton Pike knit into day‑to‑day life for people who use the I‑295 exit network, who live in Haddon Township, and who care about neighborhood services. A dependable local pizzeria can be a practical amenity — a job provider, a casual meeting place, and a marker that a commercial corridor remains active and viable.
We’ll keep tracking construction updates and anything the owner shares about hours, menu, and hiring. If you’re around Marlton Pike and notice signs of progress, drop us a line — we’ll include reader photos and perspectives as Angelo’s moves from plans to pies.
