Montclair NJ Business Directory
Explore the local businesses that make Montclair one of New Jersey's most vibrant communities.
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🔧 Home Services
With a median home value of $906K, Montclair homeowners invest heavily in property maintenance and improvement.
🍽️ Restaurants & Dining
Montclair has one of the best dining scenes of any suburb in New Jersey — Bloomfield Ave alone spans Ethiopian, Italian, Latin, Japanese, and more.
Fascino
Italian331 Bloomfield Ave
Best date night. Reserve weeks ahead. In-house pasta, serious wine list.
Mesob Ethiopian
Ethiopian515 Bloomfield Ave
Best Ethiopian in NJ. Family-run, fresh injera daily. Go with a group.
Raymond's
American Bistro28 Church St
Brunch institution. Line wraps the block on weekends — worth it.
Pig & Prince
Cocktail Bar + American71 Bloomfield Ave
Best cocktail program in town. Creative food menu. Book ahead.
Samba Montclair
Latin / Caribbean703 Bloomfield Ave
Best happy hour. Great for groups. Lively atmosphere.
Café Vero
Italian Espresso Bar92 Bloomfield Ave
The neighborhood institution. Classic espresso without the theater.
🛍️ Shopping & Retail
Montclair's retail is overwhelmingly independent — no mall, no big box. Bloomfield Ave and Watchung Plaza are the two main commercial strips.
Watchung Booksellers
Independent BookstoreWatchung Plaza
One of the best indie bookstores in NJ. Author events, curated selections, café attached.
Montclair Art Museum Shop
Art & Gifts3 South Mountain Ave
Unique art books, prints, jewelry, and gifts. Proceeds support the museum.
Bloomfield Ave Boutiques
Clothing & AccessoriesBloomfield Ave corridor
A stretch of independent fashion boutiques from South Montclair to Upper Montclair. Mix of contemporary and vintage.
The Montclair Wine Company
Wine & SpiritsBloomfield Ave
Excellent independent wine shop with knowledgeable staff and frequent tastings.
Preuss Pets
Pet SupplyUpper Montclair
Well-regarded local pet supply with a large selection and knowledgeable staff.
Walnut Street Farmers Market
Local MarketWalnut St
Saturdays 8am–1pm, May–Nov. Local produce, cheese, bread, flowers, and prepared foods.
💪 Health & Wellness
Montclair has a strong fitness community — yoga studios, CrossFit, Pilates, and the YMCA all have active followings.
Montclair YMCA
Full-Service Gym25 Park St
Pool, weights, group fitness, youth programs. Best value in town. ~$80/mo individual.
YogaWorks Montclair
Yoga StudioBloomfield Ave
Largest yoga studio in town. Full daily schedule — vinyasa, hot yoga, restorative.
CrossFit Montclair
CrossFit / HIITSouth Montclair
Well-certified coaches, supportive community, scales for all levels. ~$180/mo.
Studio Pilates Montclair
PilatesMontclair
Reformer and mat Pilates with small class sizes. Book in advance — fills quickly.
💼 Professional Services
Montclair's affluent population supports a strong ecosystem of law firms, financial advisors, real estate agents, and business services.
Real Estate
Multiple independent brokerages and Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker, and RE/MAX offices serve the Montclair market.
Legal Services
Family law, estate planning, and real estate attorneys are well-represented along Bloomfield Ave and Park St.
Financial Advisors
Independent wealth management and financial planning firms serving the township's high-income professional base.
Accounting & CPA
Local accounting firms and solo practitioners handling personal and small business tax and bookkeeping.
Insurance
Independent insurance agencies offering home, auto, and life coverage throughout Montclair.
Marketing & Design
Creative agencies and freelancers supporting Montclair's small business community.
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
Montclair has earned an A-rating for nightlife and arts — the cultural scene rivals many urban neighborhoods.
Wellmont Theater
Music Venue209 Grove St
2,500-seat historic venue hosting national touring acts. One of the best mid-size venues in NJ.
Montclair Art Museum
Art Museum3 South Mountain Ave
American and Native American art. Free first Sunday of each month. Tue–Sun 11am–5pm.
Montclair Film Festival
Annual FestivalMultiple venues
Held every May. Boutique film festival with world premieres, celebrity Q&As, and 100+ films.
Clairidge Cinemas
Movie TheaterBloomfield Ave
The local independent movie house. Art house and mainstream programming, great for date nights.
📚 Education
Montclair runs a unique K-8 magnet school system — one of the most innovative public school districts in NJ.
Montclair Public Schools
Public K–12Magnet system with choice-based enrollment. Rated 8/10 by GreatSchools. One high school serving all students.
Montclair Kimberley Academy
Private K–12Top independent school with campuses in Montclair. Tuition ~$40K/year. Strong college placement.
Lacordaire Academy
Catholic K–12Affordable Catholic school in Upper Montclair. ~$12K/year. Small class sizes.
Montclair State University
UniversityJust outside Montclair — 22,000 students. Significant employer and community anchor.
🚗 Auto & Transportation
Montclair is served by NJ Transit rail and bus routes. Auto services are concentrated along Valley Road and Bloomfield Ave.
NJ Transit — Bay Street Station
RailMontclair-Boonton Line. ~35 min to Hoboken. Primary commuter hub for the township.
NJ Transit Bus Routes
BusMultiple bus routes connect Montclair to Newark, Bloomfield, and surrounding towns.
Local Auto Repair
Auto ServiceSeveral independent auto shops along Valley Rd and Bloomfield Ave. Avoid dealerships for routine service.
Uber / Lyft
RideshareGood availability throughout Montclair. Popular for late-night returns from Wellmont shows.