This new addition to the neighborhood has food so good you’ll have to show up early to secure your spot. As soon as the doors open, croissant-crazed people rush in for their flaky fix. Although the menu is teeming with delightful options, their take on French toast is bound to leave you breathless. La Fillette has done the unthinkable with a chocolate croissant in place of regular old bread. Tenderly sprinkled with powdered sugar with a side of whipped cream, this is unlike any French toast you’ve encountered before. Order up a handcrafted beverage to pair with your meal, and wait for perfection to be placed on a plate in front of you. The divine menu, spectacular ambiance, and extremely friendly staff will fill you up (physically and spiritually) and prepare you to take on the rest of Montclair!

A quaint oasis off Colfax Avenue, City Floral is a breath of fresh air. Inhale the sweet smell of seasonal flowers and be transported to a more tropical climate. Their selection of houseplants sits in a great array, from the common to the coveted. Moreover, they have all the products and plants you need to cultivate your perfect backyard. If you’re not looking to buy anything you’ll have to care for, commit yourself to a stroll among the foliage with the (somewhat) friendly working cats – it just feels good to take it all in.

Near Colfax Avenue and Colorado Boulevard lies the swankiest small market in town. The industrial shelves are packed with unique products, and as you meander through the aisles, you serendipitously stumble into charcuterie heaven. The never-ending array of cheeses, meats, crackers, and other toppings beckons to your inner European. Oh, the things you could do with a hundred dollars and a nice wooden cutting board. Scope out their wine and beer selection to find the perfect pairing – for the right price. 

Tucked away in an inconspicuous strip mall lies some of the most authentic Brazilian food an American can get. The aroma hits you first, and the beautiful Portuguese conversation next. The store is run by the most down-to-earth family, proud to share their culture and cuisine. They sell other coffees and wares in the back so you can take a slice of Brazil home. 

The most interesting part of this park lies in its history. The block of land was once Home to a mansion constructed by Charles M. Kittredge, AKA Kittredge Castle. After decades of splendor and several years as a home for girls, the castle was demolished in 1955. The city acquired the land in 1977, and it soon became a park. The design concept for the playground utilizes the historic footprint of the old Kittredge Castle as playground cornerstones, seating areas that recall the old “porches” of the original castle, and sandblasted language in the playground’s concrete edging.