Shop Local: Variety of stores, shops and restaurants on North Congress Avenue in Boynton

Giuseppe Sabella, Palm Beach Post
·3 min read

In Boynton Beach, a milelong stretch of North Congress Avenue, between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard, is absolutely packed with stores and restaurants — all in walkable, open-air shopping centers.

Have a drink at Shoppes of Boynton, where you can sip wine and get creative at Painting with a Twist, or choose from a full menu of adult drinks and spa services at Tipsy Salonbar.

Enjoy some good eats with a visit to Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, a center with options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with happy hours and treats for any time of day.

Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, near the corner of North Congress Avenue and Gateway Boulevard, offers places to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and snack options for any time of day.
Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, near the corner of North Congress Avenue and Gateway Boulevard, offers places to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with coffee and snack options for any time of day.

Find familiar, big-name stores at Boynton Commons, including Marshall’s, Ulta Beauty, Barnes and Noble, Party City, PetSmart and Old Navy.

And continue exploring a diverse mix of large retailers, local businesses and health and beauty services at Catalina Center, Boynton Beach Promenade and The Shops at Boynton.

Boynton Beach's Congress Ave.: The best days and hours to shop or dine

A milelong stretch of North Congress Avenue, between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard, is packed with stores, restaurants and services.
A milelong stretch of North Congress Avenue, between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard, is packed with stores, restaurants and services.

With such a diverse range of shops, restaurants, bars and services along North Congress Avenue, business hours — along with the busiest times at each location — often vary. It's a good idea to call ahead or go online for more information about a specific business before heading out.

Boynton Beach's Congress Ave.: Best ways to travel to the shops and restaurants

All of the shopping centers along North Congress Avenue offer ample parking for drivers. The road is also lined with PalmTran bus stops, along with sidewalks for people traveling by foot or bicycle.  

Boynton Beach's Congress Ave.: Where to eat and drink

The shopping centers along North Congress Avenue offer foods for everyone. Enjoy traditional Italian dishes? Try Agliolio Italian Bistro, Pizza Rox, Dominic's Restaurant or Junior's Pizza and Subs.

Asian cuisine can be found at Lemongrass Asian Bistro, Yami Korean & Japanese Restaurant, Pho VN and Boba Bar, Rice Thai and Asian or Pho 79 Vietnamese Cuisine.

Horse statues line the roundabouts at Boynton Town Center.
Horse statues line the roundabouts at Boynton Town Center.

Lovers of Latin American meals can try Sabor Latino Restaurant, Guarapo's Cuban Cuisine, Pal Rancho or Casa Linda Mexican and Spanish Cuisine.

Hawaiian dishes and treats are always available at The Poke Company and Aloha Bakery and Cafe, while Deli classics are on the menu at Brooklyn Water Bagels and TooJay’s.

And healthy bowls — packed with whatever you like, including a base, protein, veggies, spreads, toppings and dressings — are available at Anzo Mediterranean Kitchen.

Boynton Beach's Congress Ave.: Amenities at the shopping centers

Pet parents can bring their furry friends to the Officer Joseph Crowder Dog Park at 800 Renaissance Commons Blvd., directly behind the Boynton Town Center.

In the same shopping center, Tesla owners can take advantage of the Superchargers located between the Super Target and Red Lobster.

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A clock tower sits at the center of Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, one of the many shopping centers along North Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach.
A clock tower sits at the center of Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, one of the many shopping centers along North Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach.

Compson Place at Renaissance Commons is marked by a clock tower in the center of the shopping center, 1880 N. Congress Ave. in Boynton Beach.

The tower, surrounded by palm trees and manicured shrubs, makes for a beautiful photo backdrop.

Boynton Beach's Congress Ave.: What's happening during the holidays?

Compson Place at Renaissance Commons is hosting Tri-County Animal Rescue, along with family-friendly activities and dogs that are looking for their forever home, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 3.

The shopping center is also offering a promotion from Dec. 1-23: Anyone who spends $125 at Compson Place restaurants and retailers in one day will earn a $25 gift card to a participating business.

To redeem a gift card — which is limited to one per household — email a photo of your receipts to compsongiftcard@gmail.com during the promotion period.

Giuseppe Sabella is a reporter covering Boynton Beach and Lake Worth Beach at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at gsabella@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism and subscribe today

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