Christina Mastroeni 
Sometimes the beginning of the week can be the hardest. Whether it’s a rough day at work or just a case of the Monday blues, there’s a common problem that can be found: fewer spots are open on Mondays. Fear not, Montclair locals, as there are quite a few places open and ready for guests on Mondays, and some even have specials. Keep reading to learn more about what’s open on Mondays in Montclair, NJ.
Specials on Mondays
Cuban Pete’s Restaurant | 428 Bloomfield Avenue
Cuban Pete’s Restaurant is known for its tapas dishes like Shrimp Ceviche, + Mac + Cheese Empanadas. The restaurant’s Instagram mentions a special for diners to buy a sangria or mojito, get the second one for half off from 12PM to 5PM, Monday through Thursday. Monday hours are 12PM to 1PM.
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Faubourg | 544 Bloomfield Avenue
Faubourg serves modern French cuisine for its guests seven days a week. There is a special bar menu available daily from 3PM to 5PM at bar seats. Monday hours are 12PM to 9:30PM.
Gravity Vault | 8 Seymour Plaza
The Gravity Vault is an indoor climbing gym which includes 14,000 square feet with over 40-foot climbing walls, rope stations, lounges, + private party rooms. Currently, there is a deal for BOGO Free Adult Passes all day. Monday hours are 9AM to 10PM.
Jalwa: Modern Indian Dining | 215 Glenridge Avenue
With the desire to bring a new kind of Indian food experience to the Greater Montclair Area, Kawla was born. The extensive menu includes options like vegetable + non-vegetable starters, lamb, goat, chicken, fish, + a bread bar with 14 different options to choose from. Lunch specials are available seven days a week on the lunch menu from 11:30AM to 3PM. Monday hours are 11:30AM to 3PM + 5 PM to 10:30PM.
Just Jakes | 30 Park Street
Just Jakes is a restaurant + bar with events + live music happening often. Happy hour is available Monday through Friday from 12 PM to 6 PM. It’s also a good late-night spot for those having a case of the Mondays, as Just Jakes is open from 12PM to 1AM.
Porta | 499 Bloomfield Avenue
Porta is a two-story restaurant located in the heart of Montclair Center on Bloomfield Avenue. Those stopping by for food should consider trying any of its pizzas on the menu. Some public events are available on Mondays in the restaurant, as well as a happy hour from Monday through Friday from 4PM to 6PM. Monday hours are 4PM to 10PM.
Samba | 7 Park Street
Samba Restaurant gives its guests a taste of Brazil. Gluten-free foodies will rejoice at Samba as the restaurant prides itself on being a certified gluten-free establishment. Samba has a special lunch menu with options like Grilled Top Sirloin Steak, burgers, breakfast for lunch choices, + a special Brazilian menu available Monday through Friday from 12PM to 3PM. Monday hours are 12PM to 3PM + 5PM to 9:30PM.
Restaurants Open on Mondays
Allegory | 690 Bloomfield Avenue
Allegory is located in The MC Hotel on Bloomfield Avenue and has an all-day menu as well as breakfast, brunch, dessert, + bar menus available. Menu items include Deviled Eggs, Short Rib Ravioli, + Seared Striped Bass. Monday hours are 7AM to 11PM.
Bar Franco | 5 Church Street
Bar Franco, which is affiliated with Fresco da Franco, is on Church Street in Montclair. This bar prides itself in combining “old world Italian traditions + modern mixology” with drink options like Mamma Mia (Woodford Reserve bourbon, aperitivo bitter reduction, chocolate smoke), + Fennel Oil Martini (fennel oil Beefeater gin, dry vermouth, parmesan cheese), along with a bar menu of tapas. Monday hours are 12PM to 3PM + 5PM to 10PM.
Boomchia | 427 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 101
Superfood fans should pop into this eatery on a Monday as Boomchia produces “health-centric” bowls for its customers. Boomchia is mostly vegan + bowls include options like mango, blue coconut, or matcha bases, with toppings like granola, fruits, + nut butters. Monday hours are 10AM to 8PM.
Brick City Vegan | 2 South Willow Street
Brick City Vegan is a fast-casual dining spot located near the intersection of North Willow Street, South Willow Street, + Bloomfield Avenue. Menu options include made-from-scratch country biscuits, vegan burgers, sandwiches, powerbowls, + sides. Monday hours are 11AM to 9PM.
Caribbean Grill | 343 Bloomfield Avenue A
Caribbean Grill has fresh island cuisine for patrons. Menu options include Oxtail Platter (served with rice + beans, steamed cabbage + plantains), Jerk Chicken, + freshly baked patties. Monday hours are 9AM to 9PM.
Charm Thai | 600 Bloomfield Avenue
Charmed Thai is a place for lovers of Thai food, regardless of the spice level. Charm Thai has options for patrons, including mild, medium, + spicy. Monday hours are 11:30AM to 3PM + 4:30PM to 9:30PM.
Chatni | 381 Bloomfield Avenue
Chatni uses fresh ingredients to prepare Indian cuisine. Menu options include Butter Chicken, + Chutney Goat Biryani. Monday hours are 11AM to 10PM.
Cornbread Farm to Soul | 372 Bloomfield Avenue
Cornbread Farm to Soul combines the ideas of farm-to-table and soul food to bring dishes to its patrons. Menu options include fried chicken + fish, baked meals, and of course, cornbread. Monday hours are 11AM to 10PM.
Diesel + Duke | 20 Church Street
Those looking for a good burger on a Monday should stop by Diesel + Duke. Some burger options to try are the Diesel Burger (double patty, cheddar cheese, bacon, jalapenos, caramelized onions, onion rings, bbq sauce + chipotle mayo), + the Smokeshow Burger (Bacon, aged cheddar, onion ring + BBQ sauce). Vegan + chicken options are also available. Monday hours are 3PM to 8:30PM.
Efi’s Gyro | 521 Bloomfield Avenue
Efi’s Gyro is located in the heart of Montclair Center at the corner of South Park Street + Bloomfield Avenue. Efi’s has Greek favorites on its menu, including the Grilled Lamb Platter, souvlakis, a variety of gyro options, salads, + bowls. Monday hours are 11AM to 9PM.
Empanada or Nada | 454 Bloomfield Avenue
Empanada or Nada is an empanada shop located near the three-way intersection of Bloomfield Avenue + Glenridge Avenue. The store has 15 different options to try, including cheese, beef, buffalo chicken, lentil + potato (vegan), + Cuban. Monday hours are 11AM to 7PM.
Fresco da Franco | 15 Church Street
Fresco da Dranco is an Italian Restaurant with good ambiance + great food. Options to try are Salmone Pillard (line-caught Faroe Island salmon, tarragon butter, castelfranco radicchio, balsamic + fig reduction dressing) from the lunch menu + Braciola di Maiale (stuffed Berkshire pork chop, fontina cheese, prosciutto di parma, sage, + marsala wine) from the dinner menu. Monday hours are 12PM to 3PM + 5PM to 10PM.
Java Love | 39 Glenridge Avenue; 244 Bellevue Avenue (Upper Montclair); 49 Church Street; 1 University Promenade (Upper Montclair at MSU)
With four locations to choose from across Montclair, Java Love has a cure for a Monday coffee fix. Coffee + tea options are available as well as some baked goods. There are also coffee bags + tea boxes available for purchase. Monday hours are 6:30AM to 4PM at Glenridge Avenue; 6:30AM to 6:30PM at Bellevue Avenue; 7AM to 6:30 PM at Church Street, + the coffee shop at Montclair State University is open daily.
La Rocca Osteria | 21 Midland Avenue
La Rocca Osteria provides casual Italian dining + dishes. Some options to try are Gamberi (jumbo shrimp, lemon, garlic, white wine reduction with roasted potatoes + sauteed spinach), + Capesante (pan-seared scallops, sauteed spinach, + mushrooms with balsamic reduction). Monday hours are 5PM to 9PM.
Leone’s Trattoria | 19 South Park Street
If looking for pizza on a Monday, give Leone’s Trattoria a try. With wood-burning pizza options like Pesto (chicken, mozzarella, + fresh basil pesto), Funghi Misti (mushrooms, truffle oil, + talleggio cheese), + Sweet Onion (balsamic onions, sun dried tomatoes, fontina, + mozzarella), it’s hard not to find a favorite. Monday hours are 11:30AM to 10PM.
Lit Café | 25 Church Street
Those looking for a little more relaxation on a Monday should visit Lit Cafe. The cafe is a space to relax with a seasonal beverage + shop around for a candle or diffuser to bring the mellow vibe home. Monday hours are 7AM to 5PM.
Montclair House Grill | 12 Church Street
Montclair House Grill provides guests with quality meals for breakfast, lunch + dinner. Items to try are homemade soups like Chicken Orzo, skillets like the Country Skillet (baby spinach, mushrooms, potatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, eggs + sour cream), + cheesecake. Vegan menu options are also available. Monday hours are 9AM – 8:30PM.
PastaRAMEN | 6 South Fullerton Avenue
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If looking to explore a truly different experience, make a reservation at Pasta Ramen. Pasta Ramen is an Italian ramen restaurant, and patrons can think of it as “dining in Japan in an Italian Restaurant.” Monday hours are 5PM to 10PM.
Proven Poke | 19 Church Street
Proven Poke proudly mentions it’s the best poke in Montclair on its website. Menu items include burritos, poke bowls,+ sides like seaweed salad + shiitake mushrooms. Desserts include mochi flavors like ube + matcha. Monday hours are 10AM to 9PM.
Raymond’s | 28 Church Street
Raymonds in Montclair is a great spot if looking for diner vibes on a Monday. The restaurant has menus for breakfast + lunch, dinner, brunch (available only on Saturdays + Sundays), + beverages + desserts. Monday hours are 8AM to 9PM.
Rooster’s Nashville Hot Chicken | 369 Bloomfield Avenue
If looking for some good old-fashioned southern comfort food, try stopping by Rooster’s Nashville Hot Chicken. Menu highlights include Chicken + Waffles, Chicken Tenders, + Loaded Fries (crispy fries with creamy mac + cheese, topped with chopped tenders, + drizzle of Rooster’s sauce). Monday hours are 11AM to 12AM.
Sweet T’s Southern Eatery | 387 Bloomfield Avenue
Another Southern comfort favorite is Sweet T’s, serving Southern favorites with a healthy + pork-free twist. Menu options include Collard Green Salad, Fried BBQ or Hot Honey Wings, Banana Foster Brioche French Toast, + Lamb Cheesesteak, to name a few. Monday hours are 12PM to 9PM.
Tastee Platters | 446 Bloomfield Avenue
Tastee Platters is a Halal restaurant located near the three-way intersection of Bloomfield Avenue + Glenridge Avenue. Menu items include chicken + beef gyros, falafel, wraps, salads, + wings. Monday hours are 12PM to 8PM.
The Juice House | 10 North Willow Street
Juice fans, or those looking for a light snack to cure Mondays, should stop by The Juice House located near the corner of South Willow Street + Glenridge Avenue. The menu features smoothies, juices, acai bowls, + grab-and-go options like Protein Energy Bites + “Grawnola.” Monday hours are 8AM to 6PM.
Tony Boys Sandwich Shop | 8 South Fullerton Avenue
Something simply done right in Northern New Jersey is a sub sandwich (Southern, NJ, see: hoagie). Tony Boy’s a great + quick place to stop on a Monday for those who forgot to pack their lunches for work. Patrons should consider the Drunk Chicken (with vodka sauce + fresh mozzarella), the Nutty Pig (with warm peanut butter sauce, jelly, and bacon), or the Chop Chop, which is a chopped salad in a sub. Monday hours are 10:30AM to 9PM.
Uncle Momo | 702 Bloomfield Avenue
If looking for a spot with a vintage feel with long leather booths, warm lighting, + classic decor including ball lights + mirror backdrops, make it a point to stop by Uncle Momo. This restaurant has menus for brunch, dinner, desserts, + drinks. There’s also a special kids’ menu. Monday hours are 12PM to 9PM.
WorldFlats | 58 Church Street
Vegan + vegetarians shouldn’t think twice about visiting WorldFlats, as it won the Community Choice Award for Best Vegan + Vegetarian. Options include personal pizzas (GF options available), the Aleppo Flat (spicy red pepper, chickpea, and walnut spread layered on thin lavash bread, topped with arugula, roasted tomato, sautéed onion, sweet potato, + walnuts with a choice of spicy red or pomegranate crema dressing), which is vegan, + Spicy vegan chili. There are also dessert options with vegan + GF options. Monday hours are 11AM to 8PM.
Shopping Open on Mondays
Amanti Vino | 30 Church Street
Wine lovers should stop by Amanti Vino for the perfect bottle. The store showcases over 900 wines from around the world. Beer + spirits are also available for purchase. Monday hours are 12PM to 8PM.
Blu Lotus | 20 Church Street
Have a “treat yourself” moment on a Monday by visiting Blue Lotus. With Psychic readings, healing sessions, and items for purchase like crystals, candles + teas, everyone can find something to brighten their week. Monday hours are 11AM to 7PM.
Connect Clothing Store | 402 Bloomfield Avenue
Mondays can be for thrifting with vintage + streetwear at Connect Clothing Store. Designers include Supreme, Fear of God ESSENTIALS, Nike, + Kith, to name a few. Monday hours are 12PM to 5PM.
Feminink | 22 South Fullerton Avenue
Feminink Beauty Studio provides services like microblading, eyebrow options like ombre brows, eyeliner tattoos, + lip tattoos. The studio also has Nano Brow + Lip Blush Certificate options for those looking to learn more about their beauty. Monday hours are 10AM to 6PM.
Giftbar | 465 Bloomfield Avenue
If there’s a special event coming up, take a look inside Giftbar on Bloomfield Avenue. Giftbar has all kinds of cute gifts + decor. Some items include candies, card games, bar + recipe books, keychains, notebooks, along with many other great gifting ideas. Giftbar also has an option for visitors to build their brown box of goodies. Monday hours are 11AM to 7PM.
L+B Healthy Pet Markets | 15 South Fullerton Avenue
L+B is a pet shop that prides itself on having all pet needs in one place. Products include treats, chews, pet food, toys, + accessories. Monday hours are 10AM to 8PM.
Little Treasures Thrift Shop | 2 Maple Avenue
Little Treasure Thrift Shop is located near the corner of Maple Avenue + Bloomfield Avenue. The thrift shop has vintage + modern clothes available like dresses, jackets, cardigans, + jewelry. Art classes are available for kids here. Monday hours are 11AM to 6PM.
Oasis | 40 Church Street
Oasis is a clothing store located on Church Street. The store has clothes available in categories like jackets, loungewear, sweaters, basics, tops, jeans, + dresses to name a few. Monday hours are 11AM to 7PM.
Rocky’s Crystals + Minerals | 559 Bloomfield Avenue
Rocky’s Crystals + Minerals prides itself on being “a candyland crystal rock hobbyists + collectors.” Some types of stones available are rough stones, tumbled stones, + palm stones. Jewelry, candles, + dream catchers are some of the other items that can be found here. Monday hours are 12PM to 7PM.
Urban Natural Home | 5 South Willow Street
Monday can be a day to rejuvenate a living space. Those who are searching for decor and furniture options + inspo should make time to check out Urban Natural Home’s showroom in Montclair. The showroom allows visitors to try out furniture, have a consultation, gather fabric samples, + get in-stock savings. Monday hours are 10AM to 6PM.
Activities Open on Mondays
Char Fitness Club | 8 Hartley Street, Units A + B
Movement on a Monday is a great way to start the week. Char Fitness Club has options for all kinds of fitness needs from private + semi-private training to group fitness classes like strength, conditioning, + recovery. Monday hours are 6AM to 8PM.
Izzy’s Boxing + Fitness | 365 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 2
For those who feel they need to relieve some stress on a Monday, take a stroll by Izzy’s Boxing + Fitness. This facility provides beginner fitness level classes for its guests as well as a boxing studio. Monday hours are 5:30AM to 12PM + 1:30PM to 8:30PM.
Montclair Indoor Golf Club | 369 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair Indoor Golf Club is a great place to be on a rainy Monday, as golfers can savor the thrill of the same, while staying dry. Instructional lessons are available within the facility. Tee times start at 8AM and end at 8PM.
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Montclair Mud Clay Studio | 370 Bloomfield Avenue + 42 Upper Montclair Plaza (Upper Montclair; classes only)
A creative Monday is a Monday well spent. Montclair MUD clay Studio has studio memberships + classes at beginning, intermediate, + advanced levels. Monday hours are 12PM to 6PM.
Sol Spirit Yoga + Wellness | 356 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 6, 2nd Floor
For those looking to wind down on a Monday, take a yoga class. Sol Spirit Yoga has two classes available on Mondays: Vinyasa Sol Flow at 9AM + Flow + Sound at 6:30PM. Both classes have a one-hour run time.
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