Guidebook for Montclair
Food Scene
Don't let modest appearance fool you: this chic-ly designed cafe/restaurant is owned by a Food Network winner who studied at French Culinary institute and worked with Daniel Bolud in NYC. His other acclaimed Montclair restaurant is on Glenridge Ave called MishMish. Mmmmm....
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Marcel Bakery and Kitchen
631 1/2 Valley RdDon't let modest appearance fool you: this chic-ly designed cafe/restaurant is owned by a Food Network winner who studied at French Culinary institute and worked with Daniel Bolud in NYC. His other acclaimed Montclair restaurant is on Glenridge Ave called MishMish. Mmmmm....
Great juice spot with smoothie bowls, kids options, hot infusions, etc. A tad pricey, to be thrifty can swap juice for a half size for $6. Smoothie bowls are generous and filling even for a lunch, plus toys on site for kids. All organic ingredients.
Joyist
617 Valley RdGreat juice spot with smoothie bowls, kids options, hot infusions, etc. A tad pricey, to be thrifty can swap juice for a half size for $6. Smoothie bowls are generous and filling even for a lunch, plus toys on site for kids. All organic ingredients.
Easy, reliable, and affordable spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
The Uptown Bistro - Montclair, NJ
596 Valley RdEasy, reliable, and affordable spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Local award-winning Montclair bakery with coffees and nut-free options. More of a grab and go, as it has limited seating.
The Little Daisy Bake Shop
622 Valley RdLocal award-winning Montclair bakery with coffees and nut-free options. More of a grab and go, as it has limited seating.
Delicious, authentic, and affordable cuban food in lively setting with extensive sangria menu.
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Cuban Pete's
428 Bloomfield AveDelicious, authentic, and affordable cuban food in lively setting with extensive sangria menu.
Delicious Mexican spot with a Taco Tuesday deal $40 can feed 4 people or more, loaded with tacos, tortillas, salsas, guacamole, churros, and all the fixings. Call in advance starting at 4:30 for pick-up only.
Villalobos
6 S Fullerton AveDelicious Mexican spot with a Taco Tuesday deal $40 can feed 4 people or more, loaded with tacos, tortillas, salsas, guacamole, churros, and all the fixings. Call in advance starting at 4:30 for pick-up only.
Mancinni's
438 Bloomfield AveAuthentic brick oven pizza (with gluten free options).
An original local, organic farm to table spot with eclectic menu catering to vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, or meat-eaters. Years ago this small, intimate spot started a bit of a restaurant boom on this otherwise sleepy street.
Le Salbuen Cafe
97 Walnut StAn original local, organic farm to table spot with eclectic menu catering to vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, or meat-eaters. Years ago this small, intimate spot started a bit of a restaurant boom on this otherwise sleepy street.
The Corner
115 Grove StPopular spot with great menu, juices, and homemade pastries.
Our fave Montclair restaurant spot when we want to splurge and treat ourselves for an occasion. Awesome chef on tucked-away street with an intimate cozy interior.
Laurel & Sage
33 Walnut StOur fave Montclair restaurant spot when we want to splurge and treat ourselves for an occasion. Awesome chef on tucked-away street with an intimate cozy interior.
Famous Montclair spot with Food Network-award winning homemade doughnuts. Limited seating but has coffee and sandwiches to go.
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Montclair Bread Company
16 Label StFamous Montclair spot with Food Network-award winning homemade doughnuts. Limited seating but has coffee and sandwiches to go.
Serving Montclair for over 20 years, this is a famous local spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Raymond's
28 Church StServing Montclair for over 20 years, this is a famous local spot for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
For gluten free options, their selection is extensive - sticky buns, cupcakes, brownies, scones, bagels, muffins, doughnuts, eclairs, on and on.
Plum Bakery Gluten Free
179 Glenridge AveFor gluten free options, their selection is extensive - sticky buns, cupcakes, brownies, scones, bagels, muffins, doughnuts, eclairs, on and on.
Essentials
While a bit pricey, this is the closest grocery store to the house (5 minute drive). Also has prepared food section if needing prepared or meals to go.
Kings Food Markets
650 Valley RdWhile a bit pricey, this is the closest grocery store to the house (5 minute drive). Also has prepared food section if needing prepared or meals to go.
Another nearby grocery, better prices than the closer Kings, but requires being on highway (10 minute drive). Also has extensive prepared food section.
Fairway Market Woodland Park
1510 U.S. 46Another nearby grocery, better prices than the closer Kings, but requires being on highway (10 minute drive). Also has extensive prepared food section.
Another grocery option for Trader Joe's lovers. Is an 8 min drive from house on highway. If heading back home en route from NYC, it will be on your right before the iconic, brightly lit Tick Tock Diner.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StAnother grocery option for Trader Joe's lovers. Is an 8 min drive from house on highway. If heading back home en route from NYC, it will be on your right before the iconic, brightly lit Tick Tock Diner.
If needing more specialty or specific dietary items, this is a standard Whole Foods store with prepared foods, sushi, and coffee bar.
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Whole Foods Market
701 Bloomfield AveIf needing more specialty or specific dietary items, this is a standard Whole Foods store with prepared foods, sushi, and coffee bar.
Parks & Nature
Sweet walking/bike/jogging/stroller loop off the main drag. Other listed parks have playgrounds. This is more of a picnic spot or lull child to sleep in stroller spot.
Anderson Park
274 Bellevue AveSweet walking/bike/jogging/stroller loop off the main drag. Other listed parks have playgrounds. This is more of a picnic spot or lull child to sleep in stroller spot.
Great playground, rose garden, tennis courts, track for jogging/biking.
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Brookdale Park
Watchung AvenueGreat playground, rose garden, tennis courts, track for jogging/biking.
Mills Reservation County Park
Reservoir DriveWooded reservation with extensive hiking trails
Entertainment & Activities
260 Bellevue Ave
260 Bellevue AvenueCharming local 4-plex movie theater with notable popcorn.
Local annual film festival set up a permanent spot to show movies year-round.
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Montclair Film
505 Bloomfield AveLocal annual film festival set up a permanent spot to show movies year-round.
Arts & Culture
Montclair Art Museum
3 S Mountain AveEasy spot for rainy days
The Wellmont Theater
5 Seymour StLocal spot for music and comedy shows
Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant
6 Depot SquareLocal, iconic jazz spot
Sightseeing
This spot is the look-out over the Manhattan skyline. The event space on site is also open for meals, drinks with balcony overlooking the view.
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Highlawn Pavilion
1 Crest DrThis spot is the look-out over the Manhattan skyline. The event space on site is also open for meals, drinks with balcony overlooking the view.