Some familiar faces have opened a new food spot in Upper Montclair. Dan and Dayanna Campeas, the husband-and-wife team behind the now-closed Stuffed Grassfed Burgers, have officially opened the doors to their latest burger venture Dan + Day’s Burgers + Shakes. Located at 598 Valley Road, Dan + Day’s may have a new name and new space, but the menu features some OG faves from Stuffed GB. Read on for more about this new burger spot in Upper Montclair, New Jersey.
The Announcement
Back in mid-October, attentive pedestrians in Upper Montclair noticed a small sign posted at 598 Valley Road. The sign read “Coming Soon,” detailing the latest gastronomic project from the owners behind Stuffed Grassfed Burgers. A little digging revealed more details — on Instagram, the local burger haven announced its rebranding + relocation, and Stuffed GB’s website featured a note from Dan, introducing the concept behind the new business.
As for why, the note stated: “The simple answer is that it’s where our heart is, but in business that’s not always the best choice. The truth is that since COVID, I (Dan) lost a lot of passion I once had for this business. It’s labor-intensive, relentless, and stressful. On top of that, the reward is not as lucrative as many might think. So without the passion for the concept and without the reward that justifies the stress, I’ve been feeling like I needed a change for a long time.”
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Dan and Day originally planned to open this past January. Delays proved to be well worth it — the spot officially opened its doors last week and is already becoming a local favorite.
Stay updated on Instagram and the website for details about the upcoming grand opening celebration coming soon. Right now, Dan + Day’s is open Sunday – Thursday from 11AM-8:30PM, and Friday – Saturday from 11AM-9:30PM.
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Goodbye Stuffed GB, Hello Dan + Day’s
If there is one thing that frequent customers and burger lovers can agree on, it is the way Stuffed Grassfed Burgers were stuffed: hence the name. Some notable favorites from the menu included the bacon jam burger (stuffed with Havarti cheese, bacon jam, roasted garlic aioli, and arugula) and the Montclair blue burger (stuffed with blue cheese, chipotle aioli, and sautéed mushrooms). The menu also featured options for non-beef fans and vegetarians such as turkey burgers, fries, sandwiches, and salads. All of the ingredients were homemade and sourced from local vendors, which will continue to be so in the new restaurant.
About 65-70% of the menu at Dan + Day’s is the same as its predecessor. Much to the relief of locals, the bacon jam has stayed put. With the change, Dan + Day’s introduced new items like milkshakes, and the menu also features Texas Waygu hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, sides, and beverages. The duo also plans on introducing live music to the Upper Montclair space. You can find the full menu here.
About the Owners
Dan Campeas is a lifelong Montclair resident who brought his burger concept to his hometown with Stuffed Grassfed Burgers. Dan started Stuffed Grassfed Burgers nine years ago when he was 24 years old. Having run the restaurant with his wife, Dayanna, this endeavor taught him a lot about the ins and outs of the business world and life itself. Dan described in the letter how he would take everything he learned from the former business and implement it into Dan + Day’s Burgers + Shakes.
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Dan expressed his excitement about including his wife in the new business name and how the married couple will be running the establishment together. For years, the idea of moving uptown had been a lingering dream for the pair but the timing was never right. That all changed with a newfound commitment to their vision and a turn of events that led them to what Dan has described as the “perfect” location for their new business.
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