Things to Do Around the Bloomfield Campus: Where to Eat, Explore and Have Fun

Planning a visit to Bloomfield College of Montclair State University? Add these local restaurants, outdoor spaces and activities to your itinerary.

A tree-lined path through Watsessing Park

If you’re visiting Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, there’s plenty to explore beyond campus. Whether you’re looking for a place to grab a bite after your tour, an activity to try with friends or a spot to get outside, these local destinations are worth adding to your plans.

1. Casa de Flora Bar

Pink café counter beneath hanging lights and a wall of flowers

Casa de Flora Bar combines a café and bouquet bar in Bloomfield. Visitors can stop in for coffee or a bite to eat and browse the flowers available for creating a bouquet.

Bonus spot: Varitage Brew Works – Located nearby on Washington Street, this soccer-focused brewery serves beers brewed on-site and hosts match viewings, trivia nights and live music. Visitors 21 and older can enjoy a locally brewed beer while catching a game.

2. Amazing Escape Room

Control panels and screens inside a space-themed escape room

Amazing Escape Room features themed rooms, where groups work together to find clues and solve puzzles. It’s an activity for friends, families or anyone looking to test their problem-solving skills.

3. Watsessing Park

A walking path and trees beside a Watsessing Park sign

Located in Bloomfield and East Orange, Watsessing Park offers green space for a walk, a break outdoors or time with friends. The Essex County park is an option for visitors looking to spend some time outside while exploring the area.

4. Hometown Arcade

A man plays a game alongside a row of classic arcade machines

Hometown Arcade features a mix of classic arcade games, pinball machines and modern gaming consoles. Visitors can spend time playing familiar favorites or trying something new with friends.

5. Sweet Trail Bakery

The counter and pastry display inside Sweet Trail Bakery

Sweet Trail Bakery is a vegan bakery and café on Broad Street. The business began as a mobile bakery before opening its Bloomfield location, where visitors can stop for baked goods and a drink.

6. Oakeside Mansion Cultural Center

Front exterior of the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center — **Photo credit: Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center**

Book a tour of the 1895 mansion at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center for a glimpse into local history. The four-acre estate also hosts arts and cultural programs, and its former kitchen garden now serves as a community garden.

7. Bury the Hatchet

Axe-throwing lanes and a pool table inside Bury the Hatchet

Bury the Hatchet offers axe throwing for individuals and groups. Practice throwing at wooden targets, challenge your friends to a little friendly competition or play a round of pool while you’re there.

8. Bloomfield Steak & Seafood House

People sitting at the bar inside Bloomfield Steak & Seafood House

Located in a historic building on Franklin Street, Bloomfield Steak & Seafood House serves steak, seafood and other dishes. It’s a great sit-down spot to grab a bite and enjoy a meal with friends or family.

Bonus Spot: Holsten’s – Famously known as the filming location for the final scene of "The Sopranos," this old-fashioned ice cream parlor on Broad Street serves homemade ice cream, chocolates and classic diner fare.

9. Skate Park at Foley Field

A BMX rider performs a trick above a ramp at the skate park

The skate park offers an outdoor space for skateboarders and BMX riders to practice their skills and spend time with friends. Bring a board or bike to try out the ramps, or stop by to watch others practice.