Aerial photo of courtyard between Cole Hall and Kasser Theater

Make the Most of Your Visit

When you visit Montclair to tour the campus, be sure to allow extra time to experience all that the University and its neighboring communities have to offer. There are lots of great places to eat and things to do and see both on campus and nearby.

Where to Eat, Stay and Explore

What's on Campus?

Visit Dining Services to learn about all the different locations for a bite to eat right on campus. And you don’t have to go anywhere else for world-class entertainment either. Both professional and student productions in theater, dance and music are presented on campus through PEAK Performances.

If sports interest you more, visit Montclair Athletics to see what games are on the schedule for the Red Hawk teams. Or you can catch a professional soccer match with the MLS Next Pro team New York Red Bulls II, who play home matches right here at Montclair Soccer Park.

students downtown in front of the Wellmont Theater

What’s in Town?

There’s plenty to explore in and around the town of Montclair too. Home to art galleries, vintage clothing shops, boutiques and more than 100 restaurants, coffee shops and cafes, Montclair is a vibrant community that attracts visitors from around the region.

Spend time in any of the town’s 20 public parks and gardens, visit the nationally renowned Montclair Art Museum or browse the shops lining Valley Road, Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street. Learn all about where to eat, shop and what to do in town from the Montclair Center.

Let’s YO

31 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ
973-337-8451

Options for Religious/Specialty Dietary Requirements

Halal compliant:

The Bosphorus
226 Franklin Ave B
Nutley, NJ 07110
973-680-8999

Kosher compliant:

Mikki and Al’s Noshery
179 Glenridge Ave
Montclair, NJ 07042
973-744-7100

Vegetarian/ Vegan friendly:

Veggie Heaven
631 Valley Road,
Montclair, NJ, 07043
973-738-1088

sweetgreen
460 Bloomfield Avenue, Units 1E, & 1D
Montclair, NJ 07042
862-346-6789

Nearby Accommodations

Are you an out of town visitor looking for a comfortable, affordable hotel near campus? Try these nearby options:

LaQuinta Inn & Suites
265 Route 3 East
Clifton, NJ 07014
973-778-6500

Hampton Inn and Suites
118 US Highway 46
Fairfield, NJ 07004
973-575-5777

Best Western-Fairfield Executive Inn
216 US Highway 46
Fairfield, NJ 07004
973-575-7700

Jacob Roby, seated in red chair inside a Montclair classroom

“Montclair is truly an American dream school. It’s one of those places where if you work really hard, you can achieve a lot, have great experiences and find people who will help you succeed.”

Jacob Roby ’26

Double major in Political Science and Policy Studies

Make the Most of Your Visit

Where to Eat, Stay and Explore

What's on Campus?

What’s in Town?

Local Restaurants

AKI Japanese Cuisine

Applegate Farm

Bluestone Coffee Co

Falafel Hut

Holsten’s*

Leone’s

Let’s YO

Mesob

Raymond’s

Stamna Greek Taverna

Tinga Taqueria

Toast