Millburn & Short Hills Food & Drink

Millburn Township offers a remarkably broad dining mix for a compact suburban community—from downtown bakeries, delis and cafés to Italian, Asian, Mexican and contemporary restaurants, neighborhood food businesses in Short Hills, and the expanding dining experience at The Mall at Short Hills.

NJTGO uses this single Millburn page for the entire township, including Short Hills.

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Dining at a Glance

38current or recently confirmed NJTGO food-and-drink listings
7major dining and specialty-food categories represented in this guide
30+ Participantslocal restaurants, cafés, bakeries and wine businesses took part in the 2025 Restaurant Week program
5 Districtsthe township's Special Improvement District spans five distinct commercial areas

Where to Eat

Downtown MillburnThe largest restaurant cluster stretches along Millburn Avenue, Main Street, Essex Street and connecting blocks. It is easy to combine a meal with shopping, Taylor Park, Millburn Station or Paper Mill Playhouse.
Short Hills StationThe Tudor-style station area offers a smaller neighborhood dining experience anchored by the historic rail setting and businesses such as Boxcar Bar & Grill.
Upper Millburn AvenueThe Glenwood-area stretch of Millburn Avenue in Short Hills mixes dining, bakeries, specialty food and neighborhood services.
Morris Turnpike at Short HillsThe Morris Turnpike corridor offers convenient casual dining, takeout and food businesses alongside shopping, fitness and services.
The Mall at Short HillsRegional mall dining now includes the major Eataly Short Hills food marketplace and restaurant experience in addition to other mall dining choices.

Eataly Short Hills

Eataly Short Hills at The Mall at Short Hills has become a major new food destination within Millburn Township. The current location includes an Italian market, Caffè Lavazza, Pizza alla Pala, La Pasticceria, gelato, panini and Eataly Ristorante, plus a wine shop, classes, tastings and private dining.

Eataly RistoranteHandmade pasta, Neapolitan-style pizza, Italian wine and seasonal menus in the Short Hills marketplace.
Market & Specialty FoodItalian pantry goods, salumi, cheese, fresh mozzarella, pasta, specialty ingredients and prepared food.
Counters & CafésCoffee, Roman-style pizza, pastries, gelato and panini provide quick-service options throughout the marketplace.
Classes & ExperiencesHands-on cooking classes, tastings and food events add an experiential component beyond ordinary restaurant dining.

A Strong Local Dining Culture

Explore Millburn-Short Hills' Restaurant Week has highlighted the depth of the local dining scene with more than 30 participating restaurants, cafés, bakeries and wine businesses. Recent district programs and awards have featured longtime favorites alongside newer food concepts throughout Downtown Millburn and Short Hills.

Delis & BagelsGoldberg's Famous Deli, Millburn Deli, Oscar's and Bagels4-U reflect a strong local breakfast-and-lunch tradition.
Italian DiningBasilico, Cara Mia, Gian Marco, La Pergola and La Strada Nuova give Millburn an unusually deep Italian restaurant selection.
Asian DiningCurrent choices include ramen, sushi, Japanese, Vietnamese and poke concepts throughout the downtown core.
Contemporary & AmericanMillburn Standard, MoonShine, Common Lot and Jack's Surf & Turf add pub, steak, seafood and contemporary dining.
Bakery & CoffeeLiv Breads, Splurge, Sunny Scrambled and coffee-focused businesses make downtown easy for breakfast, pastries or a casual break.
Healthy & QuickSpringbone Kitchen, Playa Bowls, Peel'd Juice Bar, The Salad House and Poke Bowl offer quick-service and specialty options.
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Millburn & Short Hills Dining Directory

Bagels4-U Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Morris Turnpike 752 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills, NJ
Goldberg's Famous Deli Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Downtown 325 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
Liv Breads Artisan Bakery & Coffee Bar Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Downtown 184 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
Oscar's Deli & Restaurant Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Downtown 305 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-376-0032
Splurge Bakery Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Downtown 105 Main Street
Millburn, NJ
973-379-0740
Sunny Scrambled Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Downtown 63 Main Street
Millburn, NJ
973-376-6111
Dunkin Donuts Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Downtown 363 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-258-1030
Starbucks Bagels, Bakeries & Breakfast · Downtown 343 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-258-1986
Millburn Deli Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Downtown 328 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-379-5800
Panera Bread Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Morris Turnpike 722 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills, NJ
973-921-0101
Springbone Kitchen Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Downtown 321 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
862-319-3816
The Salad House Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Downtown 343 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-376-4001
The Simple Fare Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Downtown 35 Main Street
Millburn, NJ
917-565-3660
Playa Bowls Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Downtown 329 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-258-0055
Peel'd Juice Bar Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Downtown 346 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-432-3899
Taste Buddy Deli, Casual & Quick Eats · Upper Millburn Avenue 515 Millburn Avenue
Short Hills, NJ
973-218-6370
Millburn Standard American, Contemporary & Pub Dining · Downtown 42 Main Street
Millburn, NJ
MoonShine Modern Supper Club American, Contemporary & Pub Dining · Downtown 55-57 Main Street
Millburn, NJ
973-218-6042
Common Lot American, Contemporary & Pub Dining · Downtown 27 Main Street
Millburn, NJ
Jack's Surf & Turf American, Contemporary & Pub Dining · Upper Millburn Avenue 504 Millburn Avenue
Short Hills, NJ
Boxcar Bar & Grill American, Contemporary & Pub Dining · Short Hills Station 25 Chatham Road
Short Hills, NJ
Basilico Italian & Mediterranean · Downtown 324 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-379-7020
Cara Mia Italian & Mediterranean · Downtown 194 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
973-379-8989
Gian Marco Trattoria Italian & Mediterranean · Downtown 301 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-467-5818
La Pergola Italian & Mediterranean · Downtown 120 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
973-376-6838
La Strada Nuova Italian & Mediterranean · Downtown 355 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-467-3420
Eataly Short Hills Italian & Mediterranean · The Mall at Short Hills 1200 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills, NJ
862-424-9100
Poke Bowl of Millburn Asian Dining · Downtown 345 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
646-388-3291
Saigon Café Asian Dining · Downtown 286 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
973-376-6061
Sakura Japanese Restaurant Asian Dining · Downtown 44 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
973-379-4900
Sum Ramen Asian Dining · Downtown 188 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
973-900-3722
Sushi Zero Asian Dining · Downtown 318 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
862-250-1741
Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Mexican & Latin · Downtown 291 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
ShopRite Markets & Specialty Food · Downtown 1 East Willow Street
Millburn, NJ
973-467-5436
Trader Joe's Markets & Specialty Food · Wyoming Business Center 187 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-218-0912
The Wine Rack Markets & Specialty Food · Downtown 186 Essex Street
Millburn, NJ
973-376-4202
The Wine Shop Markets & Specialty Food · Downtown 340 Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
973-294-4155
Unwined Boutique Markets & Specialty Food · Downtown 313A Millburn Avenue
Millburn, NJ
Before you go: Restaurant ownership, hours, menus, phone numbers and operating status can change. Confirm important details directly with the establishment before making a special trip.

Dining by Occasion

Breakfast & CoffeeBagels, artisan breads, pastries, coffee, brunch and breakfast-focused businesses are concentrated in Downtown Millburn with additional choices in Short Hills.
Quick LunchDelis, bowls, salads, ramen, takeout, sandwiches and casual restaurants make downtown especially convenient for weekday lunch.
Dinner Before Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn Station, Downtown Millburn restaurants and Paper Mill Playhouse are close enough to combine rail, dinner and a performance in one walkable visit.
Date Night & Dinner OutItalian, contemporary American, seafood, Mexican and Asian restaurants provide a wide range of sit-down choices.
Short Hills DiningShort Hills Station, Upper Millburn Avenue, Morris Turnpike and The Mall at Short Hills extend the dining scene beyond Downtown Millburn.
Specialty Food & MarketsSupermarkets, wine shops and Eataly's market component make the guide useful for food shopping as well as dining out.

Food Events & Local Dining Programs

Restaurant WeekExplore Millburn-Short Hills organizes a restaurant-focused promotional week with specials from local restaurants, cafés, bakeries and wine businesses.
Town Hall Plaza & Downtown EventsSeasonal downtown programming often combines live music, pedestrian activity and local food businesses.
Girls' Night OutThis districtwide event has included restaurant specials, tastings, food tents and other dining promotions.
Eataly Classes & TastingsShort Hills now adds hands-on pasta classes, tastings and other food experiences at Eataly.

Official Dining & Visitor Resources

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