The wait is finally over: we have the winners for the Best of Montclair 2021! After weeks of voting and local businesses working hard for your support, we have finally closed our polls and have tallied the votes to see who has won the title, and of course the bragging rights of being the “best” in town.
Winners – please note: an email will be going out with your virtual decal + link to use plus instructions on how to obtain your physical decal in the new year. Please email hello@themontclairgirl.com so we have your most up-to-date email address. Thank you and congratulations to all who were nominated!
Thank you to our sponsor RHG Architecture + Design! Located at 491 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. RHG Architecture and Design specializes in cohesive design solutions for commercial, retail, residential, and hospitality spaces. Learn more here.
Best Accessories Boutique: Velvet Lush Boutique
Best Acupuncture Practice: Montclair Acupuncture LLC
Best Avocado Toast: The Corner
Best Bagel: Hot Bagels Abroad
Best Bar: Egan & Sons
Best Barbershop: Classic Man Cut & Shave
Best Beer Selection: Montclair Brewery
Best Blow Out: Hair 491
Best Botox / Fillers: Evolve Med Spa
Best Breakfast Sandwich: Hot Bagels Abroad
Best Breakout Montclair Business 2021: Butler & The Board Charcuterie
Best Brunch: Raymond’s
Best Burger: Tierney’s Tavern
Best BYOB Spot: Samba
Best Chicken Parm: Belgiovine’s Italian Deli
Best Chiropractor: Eshanov Chiropractic
Best Clothing Boutique: Velvet Lush Boutique
Best Cocktails: Faubourg
Best Coffee Shop: Paper Plane Coffee Co.
Best Community Event: Montclair Jazz Festival
Best Cookie: Montclair Bread Company
Best Covid-Born Business: Mind Your Beads and Seeds
Best Date Night Spot: Samba
Best Daycare: Park Street Academy
Best Deli: Belgiovine’s Italian Deli
Best Delivery Restaurant: Ani Ramen
Best Dentist: Stellar Smile Center
Best Dermatologist: Montclair Rejuvenation Center
Best Dessert Shop: The Pie Store
Best DIY Experience: Parcel
Best Dog Walker: Montclair Pet Girl
Best Espresso Martini: Faubourg
Best Eyebrow Spot: ARC Beauty Salon
Best Facial: SKN
Best Female-Owned Business: Kai Yang
Best Fitness Studio: D’Fit
Best Floral Design: Clores Flowers & Gifts
Best Food Truck: Mezoco Mexican Taqueria Truck
Best Fries: Stuffed Grass-Fed Burgers
Best Gift Shop: Giftbar
Best Gluten-Free Menu: Plum Bakery
Best Hair Salon: Hair 491
Best Hangover Food: Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza
Best Healthy Food Spot: Manhattan Juice Bar & Cafe
Best Hidden Gem: Jackie’s Grillette
Best Home Decor: Curated Home & Living
Best Home Organizer: Joyful Nest Home Organizing
Best Hot Dog: Tierney’s Tavern
Best Kids’ Activity: Montclair Art Museum
Best Kids’ Boutique: Over The Moon
Best Lashes: Lure Lash
Best Liquor / Beer Store: Merit Fine Wine and Liquor
Best Local Maker / Artisan: Salt Air(e) Collective
Best Mac n’Cheese: Raymond’s
Best Makeup Artist: Moxie Salon & Beauty Bar
Best Margarita: Tinga
Best Massage: Qiqi Massage
Best Mutz: Nicolo’s Italian Bakery & Deli
Best Nail Spot / Studio: Nail Fitness
Best New Dinner Spot: Popolari
Best Nutritionist: Well Made Nutrition
Best Outdoor Dining Set-Up: Faubourg
Best Pasta: da Pepo
Best Live Performance Venue: The Wellmont Theater
Best Pet Groomer: Montclair Pet Grooming
Best Pet Shop: L&B Healthy Pet Markets
Best Photographer: New Moon Photography
Best Physical Therapist: Parabolic Performance & Rehab
Best Pizza: Brick + Dough
Best Plant Shop: Mind Your Beads and Seeds
Best Restaurant: Faubourg
Best Restaurant with a View: The Highlawn
Best Seafood: Halcyon Brasserie & Bar
Best Sports Bar: Egan & Sons
Best Spot for Visitors: The Van Vleck House & Gardens
Best Spray Tan: Olive Organic Tan Spa
Best Steak: Bloomfield Steak & Seafood House
Best Stroller-Friendly Restaurant: Raymond’s
Best Sushi: Nori
Best Sustainable Business: Good Bottle Refill Shop
Best Taco: Tacoria
Best Tailor / Dry Cleaner: Moline Kronberg Cleaners
Best Tapas: Samba
Best Therapist: Lukin Center for Psychotherapy
Best Vegan / Vegetarian-Friendly Menu: Le Salbuen Cafe Market
Best Wedding Business: Bridal Atelier Montclair
Best Wellness Business: Enlightened Path Healing
Best WFH Spot: Red Eye Cafe
Best Wine Selection: Faubourg
Best Wings: Ruthie’s BBQ & Pizza
Best Yoga Studio: JaiPure Yoga Studio
Noteworthy Non-Profit: Human Needs Food Pantry
Person of the Year: Eliot R. Mosby of Montclair Diner
Montclair Diner’s owner, Eliot Mosby, had owned the restaurant for less than a year when things shut down in 2020. During that time, Mosby continued to employ all of his staff, made his menu more affordable and extensive to accommodate families ordering takeout, partnered with local organizations, and raised funds to feed frontline workers and families in need. He is our Montclair 2021 Person of the Year.
Winners, feel free to save this decal to post on your social media (we’ll also be mailing them – so reach out to hello@themontclairgirl.com with a specific address if needed):
Congrats to all of the winners and to those who were nominated, and thank you to everyone who voted!
If your business was a winner or you love any of these businesses, make sure to share this post.
Our team will be in touch with the winners to send you your decal to display for all to see.
