Guidebook for Glen Ridge
Food Scene
Montclair Smoke & Mirrors
480 Bloomfield AveExcellent gourmet hamburgers.
Great UK/American cuisine (if a bit large on the portions), outdoor seating, as well as a full bar with its own microbrews.
27 locals recommend
Egan & Sons
118 Walnut StGreat UK/American cuisine (if a bit large on the portions), outdoor seating, as well as a full bar with its own microbrews.
Fin Raw Bar & Kitchen
183 Glenridge AvePig & Prince Restaurant and Gastro-Lounge
1 Lackawanna PlazaRed Eye Cafe
94 Walnut StEclectic fare in a subdued, literary-chic setting.
Possibly the best hamburger in Montclair. 100% grass-fed beef, simple structure, rich flavor. Check Groupon -- sometimes Stuffed offers 50% off coupons.
Stuffed Grassfed Burgers
150 Valley RdPossibly the best hamburger in Montclair. 100% grass-fed beef, simple structure, rich flavor. Check Groupon -- sometimes Stuffed offers 50% off coupons.
Hot Bagels Abroad
1129 Broad StGreat bagels.
Known for their out-of-this-world doughnuts, but also serves up wonderful hearth breads.
Excellent spot for kids or those with a sweet tooth.
23 locals recommend
Montclair Bread Company
16 Label StKnown for their out-of-this-world doughnuts, but also serves up wonderful hearth breads.
Excellent spot for kids or those with a sweet tooth.
Raymond's
28 Church StBest brunch in Montclair. Expect a wait, however.
Uncle Momo
289 Grove StT S Ma
199 Bellevue AveBest authentic Chinese in Montclair. Shanghai-inspired.
Fun atmosphere. Family friendly. Can handle large groups, but be sure to call ahead for reservations.
61 locals recommend
Cuban Pete's
428 Bloomfield AveFun atmosphere. Family friendly. Can handle large groups, but be sure to call ahead for reservations.
Hole-in-the-wall Cuban restaurant with some of the best Cuban Sandwiches north of Florida. A great spot for take out.
Havana Restaurant
416 Bloomfield AveHole-in-the-wall Cuban restaurant with some of the best Cuban Sandwiches north of Florida. A great spot for take out.
Brick Lane Curry House Montclair
540 Valley RdLikely the best Indian cuisine in the Montclair area.
Dai-Kichi
608 Valley RdExcellent Japanese cuisine, including sushi.
The newest Japanese/Sushi restaurant in a highly competitive market, and likely one of the best.
Wabi Sabi
407 Broad StThe newest Japanese/Sushi restaurant in a highly competitive market, and likely one of the best.
Momoya
185 7th AveJapanese/Sushi. Very well prepared and consistent.
Villalobos
6 S Fullerton AveAuthentic Mexican cuisine. Check out their website. Very well prepared tacos.
Best place in the area for a plain slice to go. The restaurant next door isn't stellar, but the take out pie shop is solid.
Villa Victoria Pizzeria
11 Park StBest place in the area for a plain slice to go. The restaurant next door isn't stellar, but the take out pie shop is solid.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza, prepared in a wood-burning, masonry oven. Good for everyone: families, large groups, couples.
Ah' Pizz - Montclair
7 N Willow StAuthentic Neapolitan pizza, prepared in a wood-burning, masonry oven. Good for everyone: families, large groups, couples.
Brookside Thai Restaurant
380 Broad StBest Thai in the area.
State Street Grill
9 State StBest diner in the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Crosby
193 Glenridge AveFitzgerald's 1928
13 Herman StLandmark Glen Ridge watering hole.
Essex Junction Craft Bar & Kitchen
90 Washington StTown Pub
378 Broad StSports bar.
Shopping
Amanti Vino
30 Church StBest wine store in Montclair. The proprietors are extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
701 Bloomfield AveCVS
331 Broad StSuper Foodtown of Bloomfield
296 Glenwood AveClosest grocery store to our house.
Arts & Culture
Montclair Art Museum
3 S Mountain AveMontclair Film
505 Bloomfield AveParks & Nature
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
211 Main StGreat Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
32 Pleasant Plains RoadSouth Mountain Reservation
Cherry LaneClay Field -- right across Belleville Avenue from Hurrell Field -- is a sweet little park & playground for the 2-5 year old crowd.
Hurrell Field proper has a 1/4 mile track for walking/jogging.
Hurrell Field
Belleville AvenueClay Field -- right across Belleville Avenue from Hurrell Field -- is a sweet little park & playground for the 2-5 year old crowd.
Hurrell Field proper has a 1/4 mile track for walking/jogging.
One of the largest parks in Essex county. Large open fields, rose garden, dog park, large playground.
20 locals recommend
Brookdale Park
Watchung AvenueOne of the largest parks in Essex county. Large open fields, rose garden, dog park, large playground.
Essex Park
Essex AvenueSmaller playground, but peaceful and shaded.
Larger park, lovely grounds, playground is often quite crowded
7 locals recommend
Edgemont Memorial Park
Valley RoadLarger park, lovely grounds, playground is often quite crowded
Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield AveMills Reservation County Park
Reservoir DriveEagle Rock Reservation
Prospect AvenueGreat place for a hike. Views of the NYC skyline.
Getting Around
Glen Ridge station
224 Ridgewood AveNJ Transit station with direct trains to NYC.