Of course you want to see everything our beautiful campus has to offer. But when you come to campus, plan to give yourself time to check out our neighborhood. Travel and Leisure magazine was on to something when it named Montclair as one of “America’s Coolest Suburbs Worth a Visit,” in 2017.
There’s plenty to explore in the town and area. You won’t want to miss:
- The nationally renowned Montclair Art Museum.
- The art galleries, antique shops, vintage clothing shops and boutiques lining Valley Road, Bloomfield Avenue and Church Street.
- Any of our town’s 20 public parks and gardens, including Brookdale Park–less than half a mile from campus.
- Tempting your taste buds with a visit to any of Montclair’s more than 100 restaurants, coffee shops and cafés.
Restaurants
This list of places to eat, explore and shop in will get you started.
Applegate Farm
616 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ
973-744-5900 • applegatefarm.com
Dai-Kichi
608 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ
973-744-2954
Tinga
215 Belleuve Avenue, Montclair, NJ
973-509-8226
Falafel Hut
213 Belleuve Avenue, Montclair, NJ
973-746-7730
Uptown
596 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ
973-744-0915
Sandwich Theory
590 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ
973-746-5666
Bluestone Coffee Co
123 Watchung Ave # 2, Montclair, NJ
973-783-3523
Raymond’s
28 Church Street, Montclair, NJ
973-744-9263
Mancinni’s Coal Pizza
438 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ
973-744-4391
Leone’s
19 S. Park Street, Montclair, NJ
973-509-9077
Toast
700 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair, NJ
973-509-8099
Let’s YO
31 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ
973-337-8451
Salute
173 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair, NJ
973-746-2380
Holsten’s
1063 North Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
973-338-7091 • holstens.com
(Note: Holsten’s was just a popular local hangout near campus until it was immortalized by final episode of the TV series “The Sopranos.” Now, in addition to its excellent food and famous ice cream sundaes, Holsten’s is also a popular tourist destination for fans of the show.)
AKI Japanese Cuisine
1273 North Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
973-338-5030 • akisushius.com
Pub 46 Sports Bar & Grill
1081 Us Highway 46, Clifton, NJ
973-473-8184 • sportsbars.com
Stamna Greek Taverna
1045 North Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
973-338-5151 • stamnataverna.com
Ruthie’s Bar-B-Q & Pizza
64 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ
973-509-1134 • ruthiesbbq.com
Nauna’s Bella Casa
148 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ
973-744-3232 • naunas.com
Halal compliant offering near campus:
The Bosphorus
226 Franklin Ave
Nutley, NJ 07110
973-680-8999
Kosher compliant offering near campus:
Shaloms Bias Kosher Spot
11 Waverly Pl,
Passaic, NJ 07055
973-779-7211
Vegetarian/ Vegan friendly offering near campus:
Veggie Heaven
631 Valley Road,
Montclair, NJ, 07043
973 738 1088
Lodging
Are you an out of town visitor looking to stay the night at a comfortable, affordable hotel near campus? Try these nearby options:
LaQuinta Inn & Suites
265 Route 3 East
Clifton, NJ 07014
Phone 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