FAVORITE PLACE FOR COFFEE JAVA LOVE
FAVORITE BRUNCH SPOT RAYMOND ’ S
FAVORITE BAKERY THE LITTLE DAISY BAKE SHOP
FAVORITE PUBLIC WI-FI SPACE STARBUCKS
FAVORITE BAGEL PLACE HOT BAGELS ABROAD
FAVORITE PLACE FOR COFFEE JAVA LOVE
244 BELLEVUE AVE ., UPPER MONTCLAIR 973-744-2122
49 CHURCH ST ., MONTCLAIR 845-707-2589
JAVALOVEROASTERS . COM
Montclair Magazine readers love Java Love , and really … what ’ s not to love ? Co-owner / operators JodiDawsonand Kristine Petrikroast their organic , Fair Trade , naturally-farmedRainforest Alliance coffee beans in small batches , and donate a portion of their profits to community outreach programs . The popularity of their uptown address led to a second location on Church Street , perfect for indulging in freshbrewed coffee and people-watching .
FAVORITE BRUNCH SPOT RAYMOND ’ S
28 CHURCH ST ., MONTCLAIR 973-744-9263 RAYMONDSNJ . COM
The linemay be out the door , and the waiting area awagon trainofbabystrollers , but Raymond ’ s brunch is always worththe effort . Menu highlights such as griddle French Toast , thebreakfast Burrito bowl , eggs and grits and huevos rancheros never disappoint .
FAVORITE BAKERY THE LITTLE DAISY BAKE SHOP
622 VALLEY ROAD , UPPER MONTCLAIR 973-707-2157 LITTLEDAISYBAKESHOP . COM
The Little Daisy Bake Shop is delightfully retro , bothinits lookand its cookies , cakes , scones and signaturewhoopee pies . Its bakers useold-fashionedingredients suchasreal butter , eggs , sugar and buttermilk to achieve that homemade quality some of us remember , and others of us happilydiscover forthe first time . The clean , cozy interior and red swivel chairs also evoke a simpler time .
FAVORITE PUBLIC WI-FI SPACE STARBUCKS
572 VALLEY ROAD , UPPER MONTCLAIR 973-655-0044
40 S . PARK ST ., MONTCLAIR 973-746-0291
STARBUCKS . COM
For some Montclairians , the unlimited Wi-FiatStarbucks is as much adraw as their coffee .
FAVORITE BAGEL PLACE HOT BAGELS ABROAD
150 VALLEY ROAD A , MONTCLAIR 973-655-0400 HOTBAGELSABROAD . COM
For over20years , Hot Bagels Abroad has been at this location , serving up an aromatic assortment of cinnamon raison , French toast , whole wheat and other bagels . Regularsswear by sandwiches withTaylor ham , egg and cheese , theFrench toastbagel with strawberry cream cheese , and the classic bagels and lox combo .
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