Parisa Burton 
If your go-to spots are starting to feel a little too familiar, 2026 has already welcomed a handful of new openings worth trying in the Montclair + North Jersey area. From new dining destinations to wellness + fitness concepts, these businesses are freshening up the local scene. Read on for a condensed list of new businesses in Montclair + North Jersey this 2026.
Brick + Dough Slice Window | 110 Walnut Street, Montclair
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Brick + Dough on Walnut Street in Montclair is debuting its new Slice Window the second week of April, letting customers grab thin, crispy slices of its daily specials + staples without ordering a whole pie. The window will operate during regular business hours, making it easy for commuters or locals to stop by for a quick slice while keeping the focus on the Neapolitan pies that Brick + Dough is known for.
Campofiore | 664 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Campofiore is a farm-to-table Italian restaurant that opened on March 31st on Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair. Led by Chef Dan Drohan and part of Stout NYC Hospitality Group, the restaurant focuses on rustic, ingredient-driven plates inspired by Italy’s regions, using fresh + locally sourced ingredients. The interior blends earthy tones and cozy lighting, with both indoor + outdoor seating available.
Clementina | 627 Valley Road, Montclair
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Clementina is a modern Italian restaurant set to open on Valley Road in Upper Montclair in the former Saunders Hardware space in the spring. Created in collaboration with Chef Michele Rocchi, the concept draws inspiration from the flavors of the Adriatic Coast. BDG Interior Design Studio designed the space to feel warm and connected to nature. While the menu has yet to be announced, guests can expect a coastal Italian influence that adds to Montclair’s lineup of Italian dining spots.
Read More: New Italian Restaurant, Clementina, Opening in Montclair This Spring
Dawn Til Dusk | 209 Glenridge Avenue, Montclair
Dawn Til Dusk, makeup artist Dawn Maloney’s studio, opened in Montclair in early April 2026. Open seven days a week, the studio provides makeup artistry certification classes, beauty events and workshops, personalized makeup application services, and products from Dawn Til Dusk Cosmetics. Dawn brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the studio, sharing her expertise with both beginners and seasoned professionals.
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Dirty Soda Bar at Ladyfinger’s Bakery + Bar | 1109 Broad Street, Bloomfield
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Ladyfingers Bakery + Bar in Bloomfield launched The Fizz Bar in March, introducing dirty sodas with customizable creams, flavored syrups, and other add-ons. The concept joins Ladyfingers’ mix of bakery items, craft coffee, and cocktails, alongside a refreshed selection of sandwiches, creating a space focused on fun, personalization, and local ingredients.
Farmhouse Fried Chicken | 223 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
Taking over the longtime DaVinci’s pizzeria location, Farmhouse Fried Chicken is the new venture from the team behind Dan & Day’s. Set to open by the end of April 2026, the Montclair spot will serve elevated fried chicken, with a menu centered on sandwiches and additional bone‑in options. The space will feature a farmhouse-inspired design, giving diners the feeling of enjoying comfort food in a barn-style setting.
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Global Pour Cafe | 24 Little Falls Rd Unit A, Fairfield
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Global Pour Cafe opened in Fairfield in March, bringing flavors and inspiration from the owner’s travels around the world. The cafe focuses on global coffee and beverages, creating a space where local guests can experience tastes and ideas drawn from international coffee culture.
Groundhouse | 307 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
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GroundHouse, a new coffee and wellness space in Caldwell, opened in March 2026. Centered on the “third space” concept, a social space outside home and work, it combines a coffee lounge, social space, and private wellness club with a Finnish sauna, cold plunge, and lounge. Guests can enjoy coffee, smoothies, light bites, and bottled beverages, while members can book wellness areas through an app. The space also hosts events outside business hours for community connection.
Insomnia Cookies | 332 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Insomnia Cookies opened a location at 332 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair in April 2026. The bakery chain is part of a nationwide concept known for warm cookies and other sweet treats, often catering to late‑night dessert cravings. At this Montclair spot, you can find a variety of cookies, brownies, and ice cream, making it a go-to place to enjoy a sweet treat from morning through night.
JbodyCore Pilates | 238 Belleville Avenue, Belleville
JBodyCore, a Latina-owned Pilates studio, opened in Belleville in March 2026. The studio combines heat, sculpt, and intentional movement to help clients build strength, focus, and confidence, with infrared-heated classes ranging from 85–105°F. All sessions include beginner-friendly modifications, and the space emphasizes accountability and community.
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Pura Vida | 1200 Morris Tpke Unit B270, Short Hills
Pura Vida, a Miami-based fast-casual concept, opened a new location at The Mall at Short Hills in March 2026. The menu includes breakfast wraps, salads, bowls, sandwiches, and snacks, along with coffee, smoothies, and juices. Short Hills is one of the brand’s first locations in New Jersey, following expansions in Florida and New York.
Target | 235 Prospect Avenue, West Orange
The new Target at West Orange Plaza officially opened in March, 2026. The 150,000-square-foot store occupies the former K‑Mart space and includes a CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks, and Target Optical. Guests can also use Drive Up, Order Pickup, and same-day delivery services, making it a major new retail destination for West Orange and Essex County.
3rd Joint | 98 Walnut Street, Montclair
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3rd Joint, a slice shop and bakery, is opening this month at 98 Walnut Street in Montclair. Named for owner Beverly Lacsina’s third business venture, it becomes the third pizza spot on Walnut Street alongside Brick + Dough and Panzano’s. The menu features thin, crisp slices alongside bakery staples and classic Jersey pizza favorites.
The DRIP Fitness Studio | 6 Gates Avenue, Montclair
The DRIP Fitness Studio, a Hoboken-born Pilates and fitness brand, is planning to open a new location in Montclair in May 2026. Founded by Olivia Bernardo LaCaruba and Samantha Green during 2021, The DRIP has expanded across New Jersey and Florida, offering classes like Pilates, rhythm-based cycling, strength and interval training, and yoga-inspired full-body sculpting. This Montclair studio will feature a heated mat setup.
The Burn | 466 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange
The Burn, a popular Nutley Pilates studio, is opening its third location in West Orange in late May or early June 2026. The studio features its signature 105° heated mat experience, with classes like Pilates, Sculpt, Burnout, Strength, and Yoga. The space also includes The Burn Bar, serving coffee, matcha, smoothies, and grab-and-go options. The new location will have double the capacity of the Nutley studios, making it easier for more clients to join classes.
Tira’s Cafe | 329 Valley St, South Orange
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Tira’s Cafe, owned by Raquael Hines, is opening in South Orange on April 25, 2026. The cafe focuses on community, featuring a Pay It Forward Wall, a Coffee Club subscription, and a budget-friendly Happy Hour. Its menu includes house-made syrups and drinks inspired by New Jersey, like the Garden State Punch and Ocean Latte, highlighting creativity and local connections.
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