There are only a handful of traditional butcher shops that are supplied with “whole” livestock in New Jersey — Darke Pines in Jersey City and Pastoral Pig in Flanders to name a few. This February, Montclair is joining the exclusive list with a custom whole livestock butcher shop of its own, Montclair Meats, which is set to open at 151 Valley Road. The shop will sell ethically-sourced meats, specializing in whole-livestock butchery. Read on for more about the new butcher shop coming to Montclair.
From Goldman to Sustainability
Steven Kim is a New Jersey native who traded his 13-year tenure at Goldman Sachs on Wall Street to pursue something closer to his heart: food, agriculture, farming, and sustainability. This transition was influenced by his South Korean upbringing, which combined his love for diverse cuisine and travel, motivating him to pursue a career in the food industry. “I ended up falling in love with the art of butchery since it allowed me to get creative and work with my hands,” Steven said.
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His dedication stems from a deep-rooted belief in understanding the food journey, advocating for reduced waste, and diminishing carbon footprint. “I enjoy talking to farmers, learning about the process, and being able to participate in a practice that raises animals in a sustainable way that does not harm the planet,” Steven said. “I think it’s very important for us to know where our food is coming from and how it gets to our plate. That way we appreciate it more, create less waste, and find ways to reduce our carbon footprint.”
This led Steven to seek opportunities at various butcher shops and restaurants. Over the past four years, he traveled across the Northeast, gaining hands-on experience at whole animal butcher shops to learn the trade and the business. Now he’s prepared to deliver that experience to Montclair Meats. “Montclair just fits the demographic of what a whole animal butcher shop needs to be successful,” Steven said. “It’s my job to bring the consumer closer to the farmer and I think the people of Montclair appreciate that.” He notes that whole-animal butchery helps reduce waste, supports local farms, and promotes sustainability within the community.
The Valley Road Butchery
Montclair Meats is a whole-animal butcher shop coming to 151 Valley Road in February. Whole animal butchery is the practice of receiving whole animals’ carcasses and breaking them down instead of receiving parts of an animal in bulk standard cuts. This type of practice supports small local farms instead of large feedlots/factory farms that are harmful to the planet and create tons of waste.
Steven says that the ambiance will mimic a rustic, modern butcher shop. Some of its raw meat offerings include beef, pork, turkey, lamb, and chicken. The shop also features specialty salts, rubs, sides, prepared food options, and eventually, private dinners and educational workshops on butchery, sausage making, and charcuterie. The beef is sourced from upstate New York, specifically in the Finger Lakes. Lamb, pork, and produce are sourced from local farms in Pennsylvania.
Steven’s goal with Montclair Meats is to provide the community with ethically raised meat and superior quality, coupled with educational initiatives on sourcing, preparation, and the importance of supporting local farms.
“I’m excited to be opening in Montclair and serving the community,” Steven said. “I hope customers will see that there is a new generation of butchers who are knowledgeable and can help you navigate through a butcher case. It can seem intimidating, but we pride ourselves on customer service and ensuring you get what you are looking for.”
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More information regarding Montclair Meats and its February opening can be found on its website and Instagram.
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A List of Women-Owned Businesses in Montclair
It's no secret that we are spoiled with great locally-owned small businesses here in the Montclair and Essex County area — especially women-owned businesses. From prestigious artists to educational leaders to fitness experts and beyond, the Montclair area is home to many amazing women entrepreneurs. We’ve compiled a list of women-owned businesses to support in Montclair (including co-owned businesses) so you can support these local ladies. Read on for a list of women-owned businesses in Montclair, New Jersey.
Please note: We continuously add to this list at any time; no one was left out intentionally. Please email [email protected] to suggest additions to the list.
Acorn General Store | 41 Church Street
This sustainable shop, owned by Darya Mishina and Jacob Baccus, sells vintage and eco-friendly products, including apparel and accessories, home goods, body care, packaged foods, gifts, and kids' and pet toys.
Ahava Felicidad | 4 Midland Avenue
Ahava Felicidad specializes in all things natural in the realm of beauty and wellness. This holistic practice is also meant to assist individuals hoping to use products that are free of chemicals, ultimately leading them to live a clean lifestyle.
Alchemy Scent Bar | 30 Church Street
Guests can make their own custom-scented candles and bath products, or pick from pre-mixed blends at this olfactory adventure of a shop, which is the brainchild of owner Deanna Critchley.
AMA African Hair Braiding | 116 Bloomfield Avenue
This salon provides professional African hair braiding services in the Montclair area.
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Amanti Vino | 30 Church Street
Choose from a selection of over 900 artisanal wines from around the world. In addition to complimentary weekly wine tastings, Amanti Vino hosts popular wine-pairing dinners, classes, fundraisers, and tastings in private and corporate settings.
Amazing Lash | 644 Bloomfield Avenue
This studio provides several lash and brow services, ranging from lash extensions to brow lamination.
Arthur Murray Dance School | 365 Bloomfield Avenue
The Arthur Murray Dance School welcomes people to come to take dance classes, whether it's for fun or instruction for a special occasion.
Ampersand Interiors + Garden | 241 Lorraine Avenue
Shop from a curated selection of modern, farmhouse, and handmade furniture and home decor or, leave it to the professionals and work one-on-one with an interior designer.
Ani Ramen | 511 Bloomfield Avenue
Kathleen Reyes and her partners opened the flagship Ani Ramen right here in Montclair. Known for its sip, slurp, and repeat, as well as epic interior design, this gem is a go-to in the area.
Angelbeck’s Wine Merchants | 621 Valley Road
Shop a wide variety of wines and liquors imported from Australia to Belgium to Uruguay.
Arc Beauty Salon | 295 Bloomfield Avenue
Stop in for an array of face and body waxing services.
Au Natural | Online
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Montclair-based sisters Christina, Erika, and Rebecca founded Au Natural, their own line of active underwear after being frustrated with the existing retail choices. The line uses Merino wool, which is a more eco-friendly material choice that offers softness, quick drying, and breathability.
Barbara Eclectic | 594 Valley Road
Ran by Holly Felber, this women's clothing boutique sells shoes and accessories.
The Bar Method | 493 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd Floor
Tone and strengthen muscles while improving posture and body alignment with these signature ballet-inspired workouts.
Benvenuti Montclair | 20 Church Street
Short of going to Italy, this gelateria will satisfy any and all cravings. Have a scoop while strolling Church Street or take a pint to go.
Berkshire Hathaway | 695 Bloomfield Avenue
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services is a residential and commercial real estate brokerage providing all kinds of services in North Jersey from residential resale to investment properties.
Bery Dominican Doobie | 156 Bloomfield Avenue
A Dominican-based hair salon that offers hair coloring, treatments, haircuts, and blowouts.
Blue Mercury | 30 South Park Street
Blue Mercury is a beauty-based business specializing in product recommendations, makeup consultation, and any skin-related concerns.
Boho Beauty Bar | 494 Bloomfield Avenue
This business offers beauty services like hydra facials, blowouts, manicures, and even pedicures.
Boho Hair Salon | 111 Watchung Avenue
Although founder Sally Monterrosa is from Matawan, the charm of the Montclair community inspired her to start her own business at MTC. That's how Boho Hair Salon was born.
Bridal Atelier | 623 Valley Road
Bridal Atelier is the one-stop shop for everything bridal from the heart of Upper Montclair.
By Veronica Photography | 629 Bloomfield Avenue
By Veronica Photography is a wedding, special events, and portrait studio founded by Veronica Castillo in 2013.
C3 Workspace | 26 Park Street #2000
This business specializes in helping small business owners, entrepreneurs, and business professionals improve their revenues with their office space, business training, online business classes, and courses, among other resources.
Celestina Ando Photography | 7 Park Street, Suite 202
Celestina is a contemporary portrait photographer with a studio located in the heart of Montclair. She specializes in magazine-style portraits while focusing on an authentic and empowering experience.
Charm Thai Montclair | 600 Bloomfield Avenue
At Charm Thai, families can go and enjoy authentic Thai dishes in their dining room.
Chashni Cafe | 349 Bloomfield Avenue
Owner and manager Amena Chaudhri opened Chashni Cafe in January 2025. It sells drinks like the rose saffron latte and the Rooh Afzah refresher, breakfast items such as sandwiches and waffles to breakfast bowls and burritos, and an array of artisanal toasts with toppings like avocado, burrata + tomato, and strawberry + rose.
Chez Renee | 50 Church Street
A clothing store that specializes in selling all kinds of women's fashion.
ChillRx Cryotherapy | 50 Upper Montclair Plaza
Book a cryotherapy session, or for heat enthusiasts, a session in the infrared sauna will help remove toxins from the body and relieve stress.
City Dog Spa + Boutique | 551 Valley Road
A full-service dog groomer offering everything from simple baths to “pawdicures” for the beloved pup in your life.
Clores Flowers + Gifts | 590 Valley Road
Clores Flowers and Gifts is a longtime Montclair staple. The team can do anything from a simple bouquet to a grand arrangement. Clores prides itself on excellent customer service, fresh and beautiful supplies, and an in-store selection of seasonal blooms and gifts.
The Coder School | 51 Upper Montclair Plaza
Nicole Xu is half of the husband-and-wife team behind The Coder School, an educational program for children to learn about coding, advanced coding languages, and Internet Safety.
Corefire | 211 Bellevue Avenue Suite 201
Burn up that core with an early morning pilates session in one of Montclair’s most beloved fitness studios.
Cornbread Farm-to-Soul | 362 Bloomfield Avenue
Cornbread is owned by two local female entrepreneurs: Adenah Bayoh, who owns eight restaurants, including four IHOP franchises, and Zadie B. Smith, the chef of Cornbread and also the owner of several child care centers in the area. The duo works together to bring soul food to the Montclair community.
Culture | 53 Church Street
Culture is an eco-friendly boutique that sells crystals, incense, plants, candles, and more.
Curated Home + Living | 102 Walnut Street
This spot is a lifestyle shop that sells handcrafted goods such as ceramics, tableware, books, and candles.
Cynthia's Confidence Coaching + Counseling | 33 Plymouth Street #301
Founder and owner Cynthia is an EMDR psychotherapist and Confidence Coach. At her practice, she has services such as EMDR Therapy, which is used to treat trauma, performance, low self-esteem, and anxiety. Also, with her certification as a life coach, she has a coaching service for her clients.
deVINE Plantery | Online
This black women-owned local plant shop is an online business that specializes in selling houseplants and showing customers how to care for them properly.
Dody's Dresses | 24 South Fullerton Avenue
Dody's Dresses is an appointment-only in-person and online store that sells dresses crafted by different designers for any special event you may be attending.
Doin' Dishes | 50 Church Street
Doin' Dishes is a paint-your-own ceramics studio offering services in pottery, painting, and ceramics for everyone of all ages.
DollyMoo | 217 Glenridge Avenue
DollyMoo is everyone’s go-to handcrafted bath and body store. The MG team recommends trying the signature bath bombs and body oils.
Dr. Brenda King Veterinary | 2 Forest Street
This veterinary office provides all levels of services for dogs and cats. These include well care, medicine, surgery, and dental services.
Duology Beauty Studio | 50 Church Street Suite L1
Duology Beauty Studio is a hair salon that serves both children and adults. Its stylists are skilled in protective styles, treatments, wig maintenance, and more.
The Eclectic Chic Boutique | 547 Bloomfield Avenue
Stop by to browse specialty goods, crafts, jewelry, gourmet food, and more created by local artisans and entrepreneurs.
Efi's Gyro | 521 Bloomfield Avenue
Efi's Gyro provides authentic Greek dishes such as gyros, mezes, baklava, and platters.
Enlightened Path Healing | 20 Church Street
Owned by Lisa Batitto, the Enlightened Path Healing program embraces what Lisa calls soul coaching, to help you heal the past, remove roadblocks in the present.
Evolve Medspa | 46 South Park Street
Evolve Med Spa is a go-to for face, body, and injectable treatments. Evolve customizes all treatments to help meet clients’ individual goals.
Equilibrium Pilates | 42 Park Street
Owner Audrey Laurelton runs this studio that offers Pilates, Gyrotonic, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and mindful exercise.
Eye Candy | 52 South Park Street
Eye Candy offers eye examinations and a vast range of eyewear for their patients to choose from.
Fab + Jules | 543 Bloomfield Avenue
In this Bloomfield Avenue-based salon, Fab + Jules provides hair services such as full or half balayage, men's haircuts, women's haircuts, and more.
Feminink Beauty | 22 South Fullerton Avenue
This beauty studio specializes in eyebrow services featuring microblading, nano brows, and ombre brows.
Fujiya Ramen | 413 Bloomfield Avenue
Fujia Ramen specializes in serving authentic Japanese dishes like ramen.
Gallery Loupe | 50 Church Street
This gallery exhibits contemporary art jewelry made by contemporary studio artists.
The General Store | 198 Bellevue Avenue
The General Stores offers everything from candy to pet goods to Montclair apparel, all sourced from artists and merchants all around the country.
Gen to Rev Barbershop + Salon | 154 Bloomfield Avenue
This barbershop and salon provides different kinds of hair services to women, men, and children.
The George Hotel | 37 North Mountain Avenue
The George Hotel, owned by Bobbi Brown and her husband Steven Plofker, is a restored historic home that is now a hotel. Each of the rooms and suites has its own unique design palette, and there is a happy hour for guests in the library daily.
Giftbar | 465 Bloomfield Avenue
At Giftbar, guests can explore the varieties of gifts perfect for anyone, including candy, cards, accessories, and more.
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do | 133b Glenridge Avenue
Glen Ridge Taekwon-do offers taekwondo classes to people of all ages ranging from children ages 4 all the way to adults who are 65.
The Goddard School | 2 Seymour Plaza
This education franchise aims to focus on providing early childhood education to help children enhance their learning skills.
Gong Cha | 343 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite C
The bubble tea craze is real, folks. Originally from Taiwan, stop by Gong-Cha for the world-famous milk foam tea topped with salted cream.
Greymade | 16 Church Street
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This lingerie design studio is owned by designer Kelly Grey and sells bespoke bras and lingerie pieces "each handcrafted to the precise measurements and needs of the individual client," according to its website.
Hair 491 | 491 Bloomfield Avenue
Hair 491 is here to help customers with services such as haircuts, highlights, event styling, and other kinds of hair-related services.
Hand + Stone Montclair | 648 Bloomfield Avenue
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Montclair provides professional spa experiences at affordable prices seven days a week.
Haus of Hilights | 212 Glenridge Avenue
At Haus of Hilights, while customers are being consulted for hair services such as updos, haircuts, and treatments, they can enjoy a drink from the salon's cafe menu.
Houss Freya Apothecary | 205 Glenridge Avenue
Houss Freya Apothecary is owned by Daysi Dedios and sells energy healing products, including crystals, balms, candles, oils, and stones.
Image Dermatology | 51 Park Street
Dr. Jeanine Downie and the team specialize in the various aspects of medical and cosmetic dermatology, as well as dermatologic surgery.
Inner Eye Boutique | 343 Bloomfield Avenue
For 50 years, Inner Eye Boutique has been committed to serving New Jersey's tobacco accessory needs.
Ikuzi Dolls | Online
Owner and designer, Ozi, was tired of the lack of diversity within the doll market so she started making them to give black and brown children a toy they could identify with.
Jafajems | 622 Valley Road
Jafajems is a women-owned boutique that sells home goods and accessories from around the world, including pillows, purses, jewelry, and more.
JaiPure Yoga | 575 Bloomfield Avenue
JaiPure Yoga welcomes all people to come and practice yoga in their center where they learn how to build a strong connection and join their community of compassion.
Java Love Roasters | 244 Bellevue Avenue + 49 Church Street + 39 Glenridge Avenue + 1 University Promenade
Whether it’s a drip coffee, one of the specialty espresso beverages, or a baked treat, it’s hard not to get addicted to all this artisanal coffee shop has to offer.
Jeeyune Nails + Spa | 596 Bloomfield Avenue
In addition to manis and pedis, this nail salon also provides threading, massages, and eyelash extensions.
Johari | 76 Church Street
Sometimes, undergarments never fit just right, and then Johari comes to mind. For over twenty years, it has been fitting women with bras and swimwear, making them feel their best.
Jones Road | 111 Grove Street
Internationally known makeup artist and Montclair resident Bobbi Brown chose to launch her latest venture close to home. Jones Road is a makeup line designed to be clean and high-grade and work on every skin type.
Joyful Nest Home Organizing | Online
Simcha, the owner of Joyful Nest Home Organizing, can transform your space with unique, easy-to-maintain organizing solutions.
Juniper Yoga + Fitness | 213 Bellevue Avenue
Rid the body of toxins during a Bikram yoga class and then enter a deep relaxation with a post-workout massage.
Just Kidding Around | 507 Bloomfield Avenue
Never dread another trip to the toy store again. At this shop, locals of all ages can find a wide variety of toys, games, books, and so much more.
Fresh Pediatric Dentistry | 39 South Fullerton Avenue Suite 10
Founded by Dr. Reesha Shah, Fresh Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to making dentistry a manageable experience for kids of all ages. Dr. Reesha Shah received specialty training at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. With skills she learned, Dr. Reesha Shah creates a calm environment and minimally invasive care in her practice.
Kai Yang | 345 Bloomfield Avenue
Sheree Sarabhaya brings delicious, authentic Thai food to locals. The name literally translates to ‘grilled chicken,’ which is a nod to the signature dish.
Kate’s Skin Revision Clinic | 74 Church Street
This clinic combines science, state-of-the-art equipment, and basic skincare principles to provide customers with customized care.
Kreme + Krumbs | Online
This ice cream business creates its sweet creations from scratch and has a vast variety of ice cream flavors.
Kung Fu Tea | 375 Bloomfield Avenue
With multiple locations throughout the U.S., Kung Fu Tea's menu has several selections from milk teas to slushies.
La Fontaine Cafe | 12 North Willow Street
People can enjoy several dishes such as crepes, smoothies, and pastrami while visiting La Fontaine Cafe.
The Lane Team | 113 Grove Street
Christine Lane is the founder of The Lane Team, which has become one of Montclair's premier real estate teams. What sets The Lane Team apart is its deep knowledge of the area: Christine has been a Montclair resident for over 20 years.
Le Souk | 51 Watchung Plaza
What may just look like an exotic storefront from the outside, is actually a Syrian market selling not only artisanal baskets, textiles, and baked goods but serves breakfast and lunch.
Libélula Bakery + Kitchen | 5 North Fullerton Avenue
This bakery and eatery serves a variety of cuisines, ranging from Dominican, Peruvian, and French fare. Veruska Samanez and her husband, Brian Martinez, use their food expertise to craft authentic, mouthwatering dishes. Libelula’s menu has different food sections, like breakfast, lunch, sides, and drinks.
Lit Cafe | 25 Church Street
Lit Cafe is a specialty coffee shop that serves the most aesthetically pleasing beverages. This shop also features Lit Cafe's sister brand, Lit Lab, a candle company.
Little Daisy Bake Shop | 622 Valley Road
Finding a simple cake or cookie might seem cumbersome for those with peanut and tree nut allergies. However, Little Daisy Bake Shop's inclusive dessert menu can save the day.
Little Earth Travel | Online
Owned and operated by Varsha Hathiramani, this travel agency is ready to book your next adventure.
The Little Gym | 1 Greenwood Avenue
At The Little Gym, children will be able to try new things and build self-confidence. They will grow through a range of classes from parent/child classes to gymnastics.
Little Treasure Thrift Shop | 2 Maple Avenue
This thrift shop has your clothing needs covered from head to toe, selling everything from swimwear to sandals and athletic shoes.
Lukin Center | 51 Upper Montclair Plaza, Suite 27
Lukin Center provides evidence-based psychotherapy and psychiatry services to its clients in Northern New Jersey. It helps people of all ages achieve their mental wellness and personal growth goals.
Lure Lash | 416 Bloomfield Avenue
Changing the world and making women feel confident one lash at a time.
Mattarello Bakery | 254 Bellevue Avenue
This bakery is serving up classic Italian pastries like lobster tails and cannolis with a side of delicious Italian coffee.
THE MAX Challenge of Montclair | 516 Valley Road
THE MAX Challenge is a group training program that combines fitness, nutrition, and motivation to help members achieve results. The program includes unlimited fitness classes for all levels, a nutrition program, and more.
MEGA Montclair | 172 Glenridge Avenue
Working first as a Jersey City-based boutique fitness studio, MEGA eventually made its way to Montclair. Founded by Kyra Huxel, MEGA group-style fitness classes are centered around the Lagree Method, a high-intensity, low-impact, and core-focused workout. MEGA opened in Montclair at 172 Glenridge Avenue in fall 2023.
Mesob Restaurant | 515 Bloomfield Avenue
No utensils are needed here. At Mesob, guests are invited to enjoy a traditional Ethiopian meal, with sourdough flatbread as a vehicle for the other items on the plate.
Mikki + Al’s Noshery | 14 Park Street
This “noshery” serves up all the best Jewish comfort foods, such as all-homemade classics like pastrami, latkes, pickles, and chicken matzoh ball soup.
Minia’s Montclair | 22 Lackawanna Plaza
At Minia's, you can choose to eat in or take out a variety of food on the menu, such as wraps, salads, and other breakfast and lunch-inspired meals.
Mint Family Daycare | 46 Park Street
Rolda Mitchell has been the owner + director of Mint Daycare since 1997 and has been caring for children for over 22 years. The daycare is located next to Canterbury Park.
Mirage Spa | 519 Bloomfield Avenue
If you are looking to have a self-care kind of day, Mirage Spa is a massage spa providing services like foot massages, hot stone massages, reflexology, and more.
Montclair Aesthetic + Family Dentistry | 22 The Cresent
Dentist Charlene Gambino, DMD, runs this practice that provides cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, dental implants, endodontics, and more.
Montclair B.A.B.Y | 113 Walnut Street
A community dedicated to supporting expectant families as well as those on their journey through postpartum recovery and adjustment.
Montclair Brewery | 101 Walnut Street
The husband-and-wife team behind Montclair’s first microbrewery turned a hobby into a successful business now serving over 25 craft beers and even a selection of mocktails.
Montclair Culinary Academy | 550 Valley Road
MCA is a cooking school that teaches adults and children how to prepare and eat healthy, farm-to-table food.
Montclair Jewelers | 31 Church Street
Go for an in-store shopping experience to explore all of Montclair Jewelers' varieties of jewelry pieces.
Montclair Pediatric Dental Care | 31 Valley Rd, 2nd Floor
Montclair Pediatric Dental Care is a specialized children's dental office that focuses on the prevention and treatment of oral disease in children, adolescents, and individuals with special health care needs.
Montclair Pet Girl | Online
Janine founded Montclair Pet Girl, a dog-walking and pet-sitting business that has been operating for several years in town.
Montclair Tutoring | 119 Grove Street
This local tutoring spot is owned by professional educators and instructors Laurie G. Kroll and Madeline J. Cuffari. The services provided increase students’ confidence and knowledge in the focused subject area while providing individualized instruction.
Monty + Mister | 12 North Willow Street
Natalie Haddad is the owner of Monty, an innovative women's store, and Mister, a menswear store featuring clothing, accessories, and more.
Move House FIT | 260 Bellevue Avenue
Marissa Herrmann opened Move House FIT, a workout studio located next to The Bellevue Theatre, in the fall of 2024. Marissa's mission with her business is to “create an inclusive, community-based workout [studio] that builds confidence while inspiring and challenging the mind and body,” she told The Montclair Girl.
Mud Clay Studio | 370 Bloomfield Avenue
This studio provides pottery classes for kids, teens, and adults, including BYOB sessions and parties.
Mystic Spirit | 324 Bloomfield Avenue
Mystic Spirit is a metaphysical store that sells handcrafted incense, essential and magickal oils, candles, herbs, gemstones, crystals, and jewelry, among other supplies.
Napoli Trattoria + Pizzeria | 11 Park Street
Having served the North Jersey community for 20 years, Napoli Trattoria + Pizzeria serves fine Italian food for takeout and catering services.
A Natural Image | 203 Bellevue Avenue
As a Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Reiki Master, Certified Reflexologist, and Certified Dog Therapist, Sandi brings a highly personalized healing approach to each of her clients.
New Life Boutique | 182 Glenridge Avenue
New Life Boutique has new clothing arrivals every day and is here for all your fashion needs.
New Montclair Nail + Spa | 570 Bloomfield Avenue
New Montclair Nail is here for all your beauty needs whether it's getting a new manicure, facial treatment, or waxing.
New Moon Photography | 54 South Park Street
New Moon Photography is a children and family photography-based studio. They can photograph at their studio, outdoors, and offsite at either parties or other events.
Noellery | 4 Church Street
This jewelry and accessories boutique has everything on hand to keep Montclair locals decked out in the latest styles.
Nouvelle Boutique | 629B Valley Road
Stop by this women’s fashion boutique when looking for the perfect date night outfit and or to squeeze in that weekly retail therapy session.
The NOW Massage | 425 Bloomfield Avenue
If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, this massage spa has services from heat therapy to table massages.
Oasis | 40 Church Street
Since 2007, Oasis has been serving the Montclair community when it comes to fashion needs. When walking into the boutique, guests can expect clothing and accessories to be categorized by color and season.
Olive Organic Tan Spa | 292 Bloomfield Avenue
Olive Organic Tan Spa creates a safe, organic experience when it comes to its tanning services.
One River School | 6 Seymour Plaza
One River School provides art education-inspired classes to kids, teens, and adults.
Over The Moon | 619 Valley Road
A luxury children’s clothing store carrying top designers from Europe and across the U.S and specializing in special occasion dresses for young girls.
Pance Hair Braiding | 148a Bloomfield Avenue
This hair salon specializes in services such as microbraids, cornrows, French braids, and dreadlocks, among others.
Parcel | 608 Bloomfield Avenue
The vibrant and eclectic collection at this gift and stationery store will certainly put a smile on visitors' faces with its seasonal decor and hand-crafted cards for every occasion.
Parlor | 223 Glenridge Avenue
At Parlor Hair Studio, customers can come in for their haircutting + styling, treatments, and hair coloring services.
Park Street Academy | 46 Park Street
A diverse and nurturing preschool teaches students the fundamentals of relationship building, literacy, and personal expression, among other competencies.
Pazzazed Gift + Home | 11 Midland Avenue
Whether it's getting a gift for a birthday or other kind of special event, Pazzazed Gift and Home is a boutique gift shop with an assortment of all kinds of gifts such as art prints, jewelry, and more.
Pedal Montclair | 15 Midland Avenue
This neighborhood bicycle shop caters to all riders — from beginners to pros. They provide services such as basic and detailed tune-ups to wheel Building and repair.
Pink Bungalow | 211 Bellevue Avenue
Find everything from the perfect Mother’s Day goodies to the most unique housewarming gift to a just-because present for that special someone.
Pinot’s Palette | 351 Bloomfield Avenue
This Texas-based business has since made its way to the Montclair area in New Jersey. At Pinot's Palette, guests can enjoy a night of painting while sipping wine or beer they bring from home.
Plum Bakery | 179 Glenridge Avenue
Plum Bakery is an everyday-style bakery that creates all the classic sweets. It is known for making its sweets fresh every day, free from chemicals and preservatives, and 100% gluten-free.
Polished | 190A Bloomfield Avenue
Stop in for an SNS manicure, which uses a UV-free dipping powder instead of wet polish to coat the nail. The spa pedicure is also the ultimate indulgence.
Precious Jewels Daycare | 100 Bloomfield Avenue
Precious Jewels Daycare serves children aged eight weeks to five years. It provides full-time and part-time enrollment options.
Proven Poke Co | 19 Church Street
Poke is a traditional raw fish preparation from Hawaii served in a bowl alongside bright and flavorful toppings and condiments, making it a really refreshing meal.
Pure Barre | 650 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 5
Through a range of barre classes, fitness enthusiasts can put their full body to work either at the studio or through live streams at home.
Rabbit Rabbit | 224 Lorraine Avenue
Regardless of individual aesthetics, Montclair locals should check out Rabbit Rabbit, which has the furnishings and decor to make any space pop.
Raymond's | 28 Church Street
Raymond's provides customers with a choice of dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch.
RHG Architecture + Design | 491 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 201
Rachael founded RHG A+D, a boutique, award-winning Architecture, and Interiors firm, in 2003. The firm works on commercial, residential, and retail projects within both regional and international markets. RHG A+D approaches design from the experiential, creating spaces and structures that are holistic, engaging.
Ripping Strips Popping Zits | 408 Bloomfield Avenue Suite E1
With services like waxing, facials, to body treatments, Ripping Strips Popping Zits attends to all your skincare and beauty needs.
Rocky’s Crystals | 559 Bloomfield Avenue
For any crystal rock hobbyists and collectors out there, Rocky's Crystals has a massive selection of crystals, minerals, and gemstone jewelry.
Rosaspina | 74 Church Street
This artisanal floral and design studio will help bring even the simplest vision to life from a premium selection of flowers.
Rose Gold Wellness | 39 South Fullerton Avenue, Suite 1
Former co-owner of the now-closed Strongholistics, Rosie Strelnick opened Rose Gold Wellness. Known as a holistic home for healing, the services here include acupuncture, herbal therapy, medical nutrition therapy, reiki, life coaching, massage therapy, infrared sauna, and more.
Roux Royale Beauty Bar | 460 Bloomfield Avenue Suite 208
For all your beauty needs, customers can take advantage of Roux Royale Beauty Bar's services like radio frequency, teeth whitening, laser lipo, wood therapy, and more.
SBLD Studio | 6 Gates Avenue
For 30 years, SBLD Studio has been committed to specializing in the design and specification of architectural lighting systems.
S.T. Allen Realty | 336 Bloomfield Avenue
Working on behalf of S.T. Allen Realty, Kathryn Allen-Curry helps local Montclair residents find the home of their dreams.
Serendipity Learning Center | 213 Glenridge Avenue
This learning center works with a variety of programs for children aged six weeks all the way to four years old.
Sharron Miller’s Academy for the Performing Arts | 14 South Park Street, 2nd Floor
An inclusive, developmental training center in the community for dance and related theater arts.
She Imagined Sweets | 147 Valley Road
Zuirrae McKinney, a Bloomfield resident and lifelong baker, is the culinary mastermind behind She Imagined Sweets. Zuirrae’s bakery specializes in bite-sized cheesecakes in flavors like cookies + cream, NY-style strawberry, blueberry, candy bar, and more. She Imagined Sweets also sells chocolates, jarred cobblers, brownies, Tea Forte Teas, and lemonade.
SM Design Services | 218 Bloomfield Avenue, Unit C
Founder Sherrica McDonald has been renovating residential and commercial dwellings for over 10 years. She provides services such as interior design and has taken a leap into kitchen and bath cabinetry distribution.
Solano Exp | 484 Bloomfield Avenue
This woman-owned boutique sells handmade Mexican crafts like pottery, jewelry, paper goods, ornaments, and more.
Stellar Smile Center | 39 The Cresent
Take extra good care of those pearly whites with a visit to see Dr. Marie Jackson, who owns Stellar Smile Center, a business providing dental services.
Studio 502 | 6 Midland Avenue
Studio 0502 provides a vast variety of natural hair services to its clients.
Studio 0912 Tresses | 209 Glenridge Avenue
Studio 0912 Tresses welcomes guests of all hair textures and specializes in hair care, cut, color, extensions, and blowouts.
Studio Montclair | 127 Bloomfield Avenue
Studio Montclair is an organization that exhibits professional artists, emerging artists, and others interested in the visual arts.
Stuff By SJ | 342 Bloomfield Avenue
Creating sweets entirely from scratch, Stuff By SJ is a woman-owned small business that creates handmade, custom cakes, cupcakes, chocolate treats, gift baskets, and more.
Sweet T's Southern Eatery | 387 Bloomfield Avenue
Tonza Houston, the co-owner of the eatery, originally from Guyana in South America, always had a dream to open a restaurant. Sweet T’s menu includes your traditional Southern comfort-style food. Everything from fried chicken meals, to catfish, and short ribs – to sides like mac and cheese, and cornbread with strawberry butter.
The Tea Company Café | 8 South Fullerton Avenue
This shop sells specialty tea and other items such as bubble tea, milk tea, tea frappes, tea smoothies, and traditional flavored sweet or unsweetened iced tea. Guests can also shop the company's wide selection of designer and brand teaware (mugs, pots, cups, saucers, tumblers, and tea sets), honey and body products, chocolates, tea-related books for adults, and gifts.
Testa Opticians | 547 Valley Road
Sally Fokas, who has over two decades worth of experience in the optical industry, is the owner of the only women-owned optical shop in Montclair, Testa Opticians. Sally works with Dr Andrea Antonelli, who is an Optometrist at Testa Opticians. Her business has been serving the Montclair community for more than 50 years.
Tiny Gallery | 8 Stanford Place
Montclair resident Francesca Castagnoli came up with the idea of starting her very own miniature art gallery on her front lawn. The gallery hosts themed, month-long exhibits by local artists and stands on the corner of 8 Stanford Place in Montclair. Residents have the opportunity to take a look at the artwork on display while on their daily walk or commute.
TLC Nails | 27 South Park Street
A place to unwind and relax, this nail boutique offers full nail care services, threading and waxing, as well as chair massage services.
To Be Pilates | 47 South Park Street
Located in downtown Montclair, To Be Pilates is a fully-equipped pilates studio that provides classes for both teens and adults.
Toast City Diner | 700 Bloomfield Avenue
This family-friendly restaurant serves up pancakes, sandwiches, specialty coffee, and more to satisfy everyone's cravings.
Vanguard Theater Company | 180 Bloomfield Avenue
This theater and event space is perfect for hosting conferences, fundraisers, movie nights, award ceremonies, receptions, quinceñeras, bar/bat mitzvahs, performances, and more.
Vesa Brides | 408 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite G/H
This bridal boutique has a curated collection of bridal gowns in various sizes, as well as provides mother of the bride + groom collections.
VeroLuce Photography | 31 South Fullerton Avenue, 3rd Floor
Founded by Veronica Yankowski, this company works with weddings, families, portraits, business branding, and headshot work style photography.
Vesta Chocolate | 598 Valley Road Suite 2
At this chocolate shop, Montclair locals can satisfy that sweet tooth with homemade chocolate truffles and pair it with creamy hot chocolate for the perfect nightcap.
Violet PR | 33 Plymouth Street, Suite LL2
This boutique public relations firm works with clients in the economic development, real estate, architecture, engineering, media, arts, and social goods industries.
Waxing the City | 652 Bloomfield Avenue
Say goodbye to facial and body hair and hello to flawlessly smooth skin at this Montclair-based waxing studio.
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What About the Pets | Online
What About the Pets is a full-service pet care company serving parts of Essex County, New Jersey. The company's experienced, bonded, and insured sitters specialize in pet sitting and walking.
The Whole You Detox Spa | 230 Bloomfield Avenue
Detoxing the body is a priority here at this spa. Ionic foot detoxing, dry body brushing, and ACV foot soaks are just some of the ways guests can detox.
Wine + Design | 1 Greenwood Avenue, Suite 101
Suitable for all ages, Wine + Design is a place to unwind while having your favorite drink and painting on a fresh new set of canvas.
Woodhouse Day Spa | 56 South Park Street
The Woodhouse Day Spa provides both men and women with the opportunity to experience a choice of over 70 rejuvenating services, including a wide array of skin treatments, massages, and more.
worldFlats | 58 Church Street
Ideal for people who follow a plant-based diet, worldFLATS create tasty, healthy, plant-based grab-and-go meals. Their menu features 11 varieties of flatbreads inspired by cuisine + spices from around the world, soups, salads, and desserts.
Yarnia | 127 Watchung Avenue
What started out as a love for knitting amongst friends blossomed into a brick-and-mortar craft store selling unique fibers and offering classes to those still perfecting the trade.
The Youngsters | Online
The Youngsters is an online shop for babies and kids owned by Glen Ridge resident and mom Betsy McKenzie.
