Glen Ridge Food & Drink Guide

Glen Ridge has a compact neighborhood dining scene centered primarily around Bloomfield Avenue and Herman Street. Residents and visitors can find a local tavern, cafes, baked goods, sandwiches, burgers, coffee, ice cream, beverage shopping, takeout, and other convenient food options within the borough.

The town is also immediately adjacent to Montclair and Bloomfield, giving Glen Ridge residents easy access to one of Essex County's broadest concentrations of restaurants while still supporting a smaller collection of businesses close to home.

Dining Focus Neighborhood restaurants
Cafes and baked goods
Delis and sandwiches
Burgers and casual dining
Ice cream and desserts
Beverage shopping

GF & DF Dietary-Option Guide

Badge standard: GF means a current restaurant menu, allergen guide or corporate dietary resource documents at least one gluten-free or gluten-friendly choice. DF means a current source documents at least one dairy-free or clearly vegan choice. NJTGO does not infer either badge from cuisine alone.

Smashburger GF

989 Bloomfield Avenue

Smashburger documents gluten-free burger patties and gluten-free buns at most locations, with a cross-contact warning.

Starbucks DF

710 Bloomfield Avenue

Starbucks currently offers non-dairy milk customization and other plant-based choices; the badge refers to documented non-dairy options, not the full menu.

No verified listing currently matches that dietary filter.

Allergy & cross-contact caution: GF and DF badges identify documented options only. They do not mean a dedicated allergen-free kitchen and do not guarantee safety for celiac disease or food allergies. Shared fryers, grills, ovens, blenders, utensils, preparation surfaces and storage can cause cross-contact. Ingredients and procedures can change. If you have celiac disease, a milk allergy or another medical dietary restriction, tell the restaurant directly and confirm current ingredients and preparation before ordering.

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Glen Ridge Dining Snapshot

Herman StreetA small but notable dining cluster near the center of town includes a neighborhood restaurant and a cafe-bakery within steps of each other.

Bloomfield AvenueThe borough's main commercial corridor includes coffee, deli food, burgers, ice cream, beverage retail, and other everyday food stops.

Casual & ConvenientMost in-town options lean toward neighborhood dining, takeout, coffee, sandwiches, desserts, and casual meals rather than a large restaurant district.

More Dining NearbyMontclair's extensive restaurant district is only minutes away, while Bloomfield also adds many nearby choices for international food, takeout, bakeries, and casual dining.

Explore Food & Drink Categories

Bakeries & BreadsFresh pastries, baked goods, cakes, cookies, and cafe bakery options. Bars & PubsNeighborhood tavern dining, drinks, brunch, and casual evening meals. Coffee Shops & CafesCoffee, espresso drinks, pastries, breakfast bites, and cafe fare. Delis & SandwichesItalian deli food, sandwiches, heroes, lunch, and takeout. Fast CasualBurgers, fries, shakes, chicken, takeout, and quick meals. Ice Cream & DessertsFrozen treats, sweets, pastries, cookies, cakes, and dessert stops. Wine, Beer & SpiritsLocal package-goods shopping for wine, beer, spirits, and entertaining. RestaurantsAmerican dining, brunch, tavern fare, sandwiches, burgers, and casual meals.

Glen Ridge Food & Drink Directory

Use the directory below to find food and drink businesses located in Glen Ridge. Basic NJTGO listings include business name, category, address, and phone information. Business website links, logos, photos, expanded descriptions, and featured placement are available through enhanced advertising options.

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Bakeries & Breads

Cafe & Bakery Whisk It All Cafe & Bakery 10 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-679-0926

Bars & Pubs

Restaurant & Bar Fitzgerald's 1928 13 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-4702

Candy, Cookies & Sweets

Cookies, Cakes & Pastries Whisk It All Cafe & Bakery 10 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-679-0926

Catering & Group Food

Restaurant Catering & Events Fitzgerald's 1928 13 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-4702

Fast-Casual Catering Smashburger 989 Bloomfield Avenue, Tenant 1C
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-433-7343

Coffee Shops & Cafes

Cafe & Bakery Whisk It All Cafe & Bakery 10 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-679-0926

Coffee Shop Starbucks Coffee Company 710 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-743-1752

Fast Casual & Quick Meals

Burgers & Fast Casual Smashburger 989 Bloomfield Avenue, Tenant 1C
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-433-7343

Deli & Takeout Traditional Italian Deli 855 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-5777

Grocery & Specialty Food

For a broader selection of supermarkets and specialty food stores, nearby Bloomfield and Montclair provide additional options just outside Glen Ridge.

Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

Ice Cream Super Scoop Ice Cream 989 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-5656

Milkshakes Smashburger 989 Bloomfield Avenue, Tenant 1C
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-433-7343

Wine, Beer & Spirits

Wine, Beer & Spirits Glen Ridge Bottle King 710 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-5033

Pizza

Restaurant Pizza Fitzgerald's 1928 13 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-4702

Restaurants

American & Tavern Dining

American Restaurant Fitzgerald's 1928 13 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-4702

Delis & Sandwiches

Italian Deli Traditional Italian Deli 855 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-748-5777

Burgers & Casual Dining

Fast-Casual Restaurant Smashburger 989 Bloomfield Avenue, Tenant 1C
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-433-7343

Cafe Fare

Cafe Whisk It All Cafe & Bakery 10 Herman Street
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-679-0926

Dining Around Glen Ridge

Stay LocalGlen Ridge's compact commercial center makes it easy to combine a meal, coffee stop, dessert, or takeout order with other errands in town.

Montclair Restaurant RowDowntown Montclair is only minutes away and expands the dining choices considerably, with restaurants spanning many cuisines and price points.

Bloomfield DiningNeighboring Bloomfield offers additional bakeries, restaurants, markets, takeout, and international food options close to the borough.

Walkable Town CenterSeveral local food businesses are clustered near Bloomfield Avenue and Herman Street, convenient to the borough center and Glen Ridge Station.

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