Guidebook for Montclair
Sightseeing
Fabulous full Manhattan skyline view. Well-done 9-11 Memorial. Lovely county park with hiking trails.
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Eagle Rock Reservation
Prospect AvenueFabulous full Manhattan skyline view. Well-done 9-11 Memorial. Lovely county park with hiking trails.
Large, well-maintained county park featuring paved walking trails, special events like concerts and art shows, a rose garden, playing fields and playground.
Brookdale Dog Park
West Circuit DriveLarge, well-maintained county park featuring paved walking trails, special events like concerts and art shows, a rose garden, playing fields and playground.
Food Scene
Excellent, creative cuisine. Chef Michael Carrino won Food Network's "Chopped" in 2009. Noisy, but a beautiful space with good service. A 10-minute walk. http://pigandprince.com/
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Pig & Prince Restaurant and Gastro-Lounge
1 Lackawanna PlazaExcellent, creative cuisine. Chef Michael Carrino won Food Network's "Chopped" in 2009. Noisy, but a beautiful space with good service. A 10-minute walk. http://pigandprince.com/
Superb cuisine, sophisticated setting, excellent service. Very walkable. http://www.fascinorestaurant.com/
Fascino
331 Bloomfield AveSuperb cuisine, sophisticated setting, excellent service. Very walkable. http://www.fascinorestaurant.com/
Highlawn Pavilion
1 Crest DrHigh-end cuisine with a stunning view.
Dependable, inexpensive Cantonese-style Chinese takeout. They deliver. Online ordering - http://www.newjinlinchinese.com/?form=ordering
New Jin Lin
Dependable, inexpensive Cantonese-style Chinese takeout. They deliver. Online ordering - http://www.newjinlinchinese.com/?form=ordering
Very good NYC-style pizza and basic Italian. Eat-in/takeout. Good delivery option: http://naunas.com/menus/ 973-744-3232
Nauna's
148 Valley RoadVery good NYC-style pizza and basic Italian. Eat-in/takeout. Good delivery option: http://naunas.com/menus/ 973-744-3232
Bagels are a local specialty. This is a very good bagel shop. They deliver too: 973-429-1146 http://www.yelp.com/biz/bloomfield-best-bagels-bloomfield
Bloomfield Best Bagels
404 Broad StBagels are a local specialty. This is a very good bagel shop. They deliver too: 973-429-1146 http://www.yelp.com/biz/bloomfield-best-bagels-bloomfield
Sunrise Bagels
29 Watchung PlazaVery good bagel shop in a lovely shopping area.
Aki Sushi
1273 Broad StreetGood sushi. http://www.akisushius.com/ They deliver too: 973-338-5030 A 5-minute drive.
Charming, old-fashioned ice cream shop - THE BEST local ice cream (recommend "Nutty Coconut" if available). The final scene of HBO's "The Sopranos" was filmed here. http://holstens.com/ 7 days/L&D.
Holsten's Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant
1063 Broad StCharming, old-fashioned ice cream shop - THE BEST local ice cream (recommend "Nutty Coconut" if available). The final scene of HBO's "The Sopranos" was filmed here. http://holstens.com/ 7 days/L&D.
The nearest Starbucks, located in bustling shopping district of Downtown Montclair. WiFi.
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Starbucks
40 S Park StThe nearest Starbucks, located in bustling shopping district of Downtown Montclair. WiFi.
Excellent authentic ultra-thin-crust "Neopolitan-style" pizza. Very walkable. http://www.ahpizz.com/menu/ Seven days/lunch and dinner.
Ah' Pizz - Montclair
7 N Willow StExcellent authentic ultra-thin-crust "Neopolitan-style" pizza. Very walkable. http://www.ahpizz.com/menu/ Seven days/lunch and dinner.
Good typical fast-food fried chicken. A 10-minute walk.
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
2300 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdGood typical fast-food fried chicken. A 10-minute walk.
EXCELLENT sandwiches and Italian specialties for takeout. The BEST fresh-baked bread in town! A five-minute walk. Closed on Mondays: http://www.nicolosbakeryanddeli.com/our-products/deli/
Nicolo's Italian Bakery and Deli
6 Baldwin StEXCELLENT sandwiches and Italian specialties for takeout. The BEST fresh-baked bread in town! A five-minute walk. Closed on Mondays: http://www.nicolosbakeryanddeli.com/our-products/deli/
Absolutely delicious! The NY Times thinks so too: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/nyregion/review-of-ani-ramen-house-in-montclair.html?_r=0 Lunch & dinner, closed on Mondays. A 15-minute walk.
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Ani Ramen
511 Bloomfield AveAbsolutely delicious! The NY Times thinks so too: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/01/nyregion/review-of-ani-ramen-house-in-montclair.html?_r=0 Lunch & dinner, closed on Mondays. A 15-minute walk.
I had one of the best meals I have ever had at this restaurant - excellent in every way. High end. A 15-minute walk. http://www.scalinifedeli.com/scaladelnonna/
Scala Del Nonna
32 Church StI had one of the best meals I have ever had at this restaurant - excellent in every way. High end. A 15-minute walk. http://www.scalinifedeli.com/scaladelnonna/
McDonald's
1380 BroadwayThe closest McDonald's - a 20-minute walk.
Fabulous food (particularly the tapas). LOUD - they even bring drums out during the meal! Bring a bottle of wine to spike the excellent "virgin" sangria. http://cubanpetesrestaurant.com/ 15 min. walk.
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Cuban Pete's
428 Bloomfield AveFabulous food (particularly the tapas). LOUD - they even bring drums out during the meal! Bring a bottle of wine to spike the excellent "virgin" sangria. http://cubanpetesrestaurant.com/ 15 min. walk.
DOUGHNUTS! On Sunday morning, this place makes amazing original fresh doughnuts like Nutella, maple bacon, tres leches and Fruity Pebbles. http://www.montclairbread.com/menu - A 10-minute walk.
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Montclair Bread Company
16 Label StDOUGHNUTS! On Sunday morning, this place makes amazing original fresh doughnuts like Nutella, maple bacon, tres leches and Fruity Pebbles. http://www.montclairbread.com/menu - A 10-minute walk.
Everything Else
Decamp Bus #33 (final stop, NY Port Authority Bus Terminal) stops here. www.decamp.com Adult RT Fare: $15.80. Round-trip ticket to NYC may be purchased on bus. A 10-minute walk.
Greek Taverna - Montclair
292 Bloomfield AveDecamp Bus #33 (final stop, NY Port Authority Bus Terminal) stops here. www.decamp.com Adult RT Fare: $15.80. Round-trip ticket to NYC may be purchased on bus. A 10-minute walk.
The BEST Italian bakery in the NYC Metropolitan area. Cannoli endorsed by Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain personally! Very reasonable prices. http://gencarellisbakery.com/ A 20-minute walk.
Gencarelli's Bakery
446 Broad StThe BEST Italian bakery in the NYC Metropolitan area. Cannoli endorsed by Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain personally! Very reasonable prices. http://gencarellisbakery.com/ A 20-minute walk.
Nearest NJ Transit train station. A six-minute walk. www.njtransit.com Adult RT fare: $13.50. Midtown Direct train to NY Penn Station. Purchase ticket at machine on platform or online.
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Bay Street station
Nearest NJ Transit train station. A six-minute walk. www.njtransit.com Adult RT fare: $13.50. Midtown Direct train to NY Penn Station. Purchase ticket at machine on platform or online.
Decamp Bus #66 (final stop, NY Port Authority Bus Terminal) stops here. www.decamp.com Adult RT Fare: $15.80. Round-trip ticket to NYC may be purchased on bus. A 15-minute walk.
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YMCA of Montclair
25 Park StDecamp Bus #66 (final stop, NY Port Authority Bus Terminal) stops here. www.decamp.com Adult RT Fare: $15.80. Round-trip ticket to NYC may be purchased on bus. A 15-minute walk.
ImmediCenter
557 Broad StreetThe closest urgent care center - a five-minute drive. http://www.immedicenter.com/
Arts & Culture
Downtown movie theatre showing mostly art films. A featured venue at the annual Montclair International Film Festival. A 15-minute walk. http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/locations/clairidge-cinema/
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Bow-Tie Clairidge Cinemas
486 Bloomfield AveDowntown movie theatre showing mostly art films. A featured venue at the annual Montclair International Film Festival. A 15-minute walk. http://www.bowtiecinemas.com/locations/clairidge-cinema/
Movie theatre located in the charming Upper Montclair shopping district features mainstream films. A venue of the annual Montclair International Film Festival.
Bow Tie Cinemas Bellevue Cinemas 4
260 Bellevue AvenueMovie theatre located in the charming Upper Montclair shopping district features mainstream films. A venue of the annual Montclair International Film Festival.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
701 Bloomfield AveThe closest Whole Foods - a 20-minute walk.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StThe closest Trader Joe's.
The most comprehensive supermarket in the area with the best prices and products overall.
ShopRite of Brookdale
1409 Broad StThe most comprehensive supermarket in the area with the best prices and products overall.
Pharmacy/convenience store located within view of the house. Open 24 hours. While not comprehensive, they do have many grocery items.
CVS
331 Broad StPharmacy/convenience store located within view of the house. Open 24 hours. While not comprehensive, they do have many grocery items.
I actually DON'T recommend it - it is not a good supermarket. However, it is very walkable and open 24 hours, so a good option if you are desperate.....
Pathmark
35 Lackawanna PlazaI actually DON'T recommend it - it is not a good supermarket. However, it is very walkable and open 24 hours, so a good option if you are desperate.....