We know you’ve been hanging on the edge of your seats, but the wait is finally over. We now have the winners for the Best of Montclair 2024 Awards! After weeks of voting and local businesses working hard for your support, we have finally closed the 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.
FYI – we do not pick winners or nominees, the winners are chosen by voting over the course of two weeks by our audience, and nominees are the same — nominated fully by our readers and audience. If you don’t see a category you think should be on here, please click here to fill our our form to suggest future categories. We cannot guarantee inclusion, but we truly appreciate your suggestions and our team will take them into consideration for 2025.
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 [email protected] so we have your most up-to-date mailing address. Thank you and congratulations to all who were nominated!
Best Accessories Boutique: Giftbar
Best Acupuncture Practice: Clear Mountain Acupuncture
Best Art Gallery: Tiny Gallery Montclair
Best Avocado Toast: The Corner
Best Bagel: Hot Bagels Abroad
Best Bar: Egan & Sons
Best Barbershop: Keycuts Barbershop
Best Beer Selection: Montclair Brewery
Best Blow Out: Haus of Hilights
Best Botox / Fillers: Evolve Med Spa
Best Breakfast Sandwich: The Corner
Best Breakout Montclair Business 2024: Acorn General Store
Best Brunch: The Corner
Best Burger: Dan & Day’s Burgers and Shakes
Best BYOB Spot: Laboratorio Kitchen
Best Chicken Parm: Luigino’s Parmigiana
Best Chiropractor: Montclair Performance Health & Chiropractic, Inc
Best Clothing Boutique: Village Vogue Barbara Eclectic
Best Cocktails: Faubourg
Best Coffee Shop: Paper Plane Coffee Co.
Best Community Event: Montclair Film Festival
Best Cookie: Vesta Chocolate
Best Date Night Spot: Faubourg
Best Deli: Nicolo’s Italian Bakery + Deli
Best Delivery Restaurant: Jalwa: Modern Indian Dining
Best Dentist: Papasikos Orthodontics
Best Dermatologist: Montclair Rejuvenation Center
Best Dessert Shop: Le French Dad Boulangerie
Best DIY Experience: Alchemy Scent Bar
Best Espresso Martini: Faubourg
Best Eyebrow Spot: Bellezza by Deanna
Best Facial: Evolve Med Spa
Best Fitness Studio: FITloft
Best Floral Design: Studio Nectar
Best Food Truck: Little Pizza Heaven
Best Fries: Egan & Sons
Best Gift Shop: DollyMoo
Best Gluten-Free Menu: Samba Montclair
Best Hair Salon: One Hundred Hair Studio
Best Healthy Food Spot: Mercado
Best Hidden Gem: DollyMoo
Best Home Decor: White Rabbit Black Heart
Best Kids’ Activity: IMC Kids Gym
Best Kids’ Boutique: Over the Moon
Best Lashes: Bellezza by Deanna
Best Liquor/Beer Store: Amanti Vino
Best Local Maker/Artisan: DollyMoo
Best Margarita: Halcyon
Best Massage: Aura Head Spa
Best Nail Spot/Studio: Hanna Nails
Best New Dinner Spot: The Hudson Rose
Best Outdoor Dining Set-Up: Egan & Sons
Best Pasta: da Pepo
Best Photographer: Briana Battaglia Photography
Best Physical Therapist: SportsMed Physical Therapy
Best Pilates Studio: THE DRIP
Best Pizza: Bivio Pizza Napoletana
Best Plant Shop: Moss & More
Best Restaurant: Dan & Dan’s Burgers and Shakes
Best Restaurant with a Good View: The Highlawn
Best Seafood: Halcyon
Best Sports Bar: Egan & Sons
Best Spot for Visitors: The Clairidge
Best Spray Tan: Glow Me.Mobile Spray Tanning
Best Stroller-Friendly Restaurant: Pineapple Express Barbecue
Best Sushi: Nami Nori
Best Sustainable Business: Dry Goods Refillery
Best Taco: Playa Taqueria
Best Therapist: Mountains Therapy
Best Vegan/Vegetarian-Friendly Menu: Marcel Bakery and Kitchen
Best Wedding Business: Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Best WFH Spot: Eagle Rock Cafe
Best Wings: Egan & Sons
Best Woman-Owned Business: Houss Freya Apothecary
Best Yoga Studio: Yoga Mechanics
Noteworthy Non-Profit: MESH Montclair (Montclair Emergency Services for Hope)
Winners, feel free to save this decal to post on your social media (we’ll also be mailing them in the new year (1 decal per winner) — so reach out to [email protected] 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 is a winner or you love any of these businesses, make sure to share this article to spread the news. Our team will be in touch with the winners in the new year to send you your decal to display for all to see.
Meal Delivery Service Feast & Fettle Launches in Essex County
This article is sponsored by Feast & Fettle.
If meal prepping is one of those things you’ve been wanting to get into but just can’t find the time for (guilty), we come with good news. Feast & Fettle, a meal prep delivery service, has officially landed in Montclair and the Essex County area — delivering fresh, chef-prepared meals throughout all of our local cities and towns. Using locally-sourced ingredients for its rotating menu, the Feast & Fettle team does all the heavy lifting to create good and good-for-you dinners. All you have to do is decide which meals you want and how much you need. Keep reading to learn more about Feast & Fettle, a new food delivery service now available in Essex County (as well as Passaic, Bergen, and Morris County — with Hudson launching this month, too!) — and snag an exclusive offer below.
The Details
Feast & Fettle is a food delivery service with a rotating menu of chef-prepared meals. Every dish is made from scratch using fresh, locally sourced ingredients — and delivered to your door with no chopping, mixing, or sautéeing required.
The menu pretty much caters to every craving and dietary preference. From seared steaks and pasta dishes to vegan bowls and fresh seafood, Feast & Fettle has something for everyone (all of it good and good for you). Some of our favorites include the chicken pot pie, fettuccine with broccoli and cauliflower alfredo, roasted vegetables, and quinoa salad with vegan pesto. And, all meals are delivered FRESH (never frozen).
In addition to dinner entrees and sides, there's also a selection of breakfast, lunch, kids' items, and juices. Like we said: something for everyone.
How it Works
Feast & Fettle isn’t your average meal delivery service — and as of this week, it’s officially available to Essex County residents. Members personalize their plans based on how many people are in the household and how many meals they want covered. Delivery is on your time, too. Once you choose your meal items for the week, you select the drop-off day. There’s no grocery shopping or cooking, or stressing out over what to make — just fresh food delivered like a gift once a week.
Feast & Fettle is a no-commitment meal delivery service, meaning you pay when you order and can cancel at any time.
Don’t forget, you can get 20% off your first week of meals with code MG20 until 2/14/25.
Feast & Fettle is now delivering to Bergen, Morris, Hudson, and Passaic Counties as well as newly-launched Essex County. For more info or to become a member, visit the site.
