Guidebook for Summit

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Guidebook for Summit

Food Scene

High end steakhouse, business casual, and also a great bar. Walking distance from the house.
14 locals recommend
Roots Steakhouse
40 W Park Pl
14 locals recommend
High end steakhouse, business casual, and also a great bar. Walking distance from the house.
Walking distance!
Starbucks
2 Beechwood Rd
Walking distance!
Oldest diner in NJ, a true greasy spoon that folks LOVE for breakfast. Walking distance.
Summit Diner
1 Union Pl
Oldest diner in NJ, a true greasy spoon that folks LOVE for breakfast. Walking distance.
Great bar/restaurant, OK for kids/families too. Walking distance.
Office Tavern Grill
61 Union Pl
Great bar/restaurant, OK for kids/families too. Walking distance.
Another great higher end restaurant/bar. This one you'll need to drive to- or take an Uber!
6 locals recommend
Huntley Taverne
3 Morris Ave
6 locals recommend
Another great higher end restaurant/bar. This one you'll need to drive to- or take an Uber!
Great classic American restaurant/bar. Even shorter walk than town! Bottom floor of the Grand Summit Hotel.
The HAT Tavern
570 Springfield Ave
Great classic American restaurant/bar. Even shorter walk than town! Bottom floor of the Grand Summit Hotel.
Nice coffeehouse where you can sit and hang out a bit without feeling rushed. Walking distance.
Boxwood Coffee
17 Beechwood Rd
Nice coffeehouse where you can sit and hang out a bit without feeling rushed. Walking distance.
Honestly, I haven't tried this spot personally....but others have and approved. BYOB I think- you should confirm.
Rosalita Mexican
10 Maple St
Honestly, I haven't tried this spot personally....but others have and approved. BYOB I think- you should confirm.

Everything Else

Walking distance Midtown Direct express train to NYC Penn Station
9 locals recommend
Summit station
40 Union Pl
9 locals recommend
Walking distance Midtown Direct express train to NYC Penn Station
Mixed used space with a great lunch service in restaurant Marigold's....as well as some shopping.
MONDO Summit
426 Springfield Ave
Mixed used space with a great lunch service in restaurant Marigold's....as well as some shopping.
Great open park with space for pretty much anything you can think of; includes running track, public tennis courts, playground, picnic gazebo, etc.
Soldiers Memorial Field
Great open park with space for pretty much anything you can think of; includes running track, public tennis courts, playground, picnic gazebo, etc.
Lovely hiking trails along the Passaic River.
Passaic River Park
Lovely hiking trails along the Passaic River.
Large reservation with free Nature Center, hiking/walking trails, horseback riding, and a fabulous playground.
25 locals recommend
Watchung Reservation
Historic Trail
25 locals recommend
Large reservation with free Nature Center, hiking/walking trails, horseback riding, and a fabulous playground.
Another great local park; has a paved walking trail with various exercise stations circling the pond.
Briant Park
301 Shunpike Rd
Another great local park; has a paved walking trail with various exercise stations circling the pond.
Liquor store- walking distance
A&P Liquors
23 Summit Ave
Liquor store- walking distance
Smaller and slightly more high end grocery store. Good prepared foods section. Has a liquor section as well.
7 locals recommend
Kings Food Markets
393 Main St
7 locals recommend
Smaller and slightly more high end grocery store. Good prepared foods section. Has a liquor section as well.
Try the Duffins (cross between donut and muffin- possibly life changing.) Take out bakery items. Walking distance.
Brownie Points Bakery
3 Beechwood Rd
Try the Duffins (cross between donut and muffin- possibly life changing.) Take out bakery items. Walking distance.
Friends love this spot for massages. Walking distance.
The Woodhouse Day Spa
420 Springfield Ave
Friends love this spot for massages. Walking distance.
Plenty of spots to get mani/pedi's in town. This is the best of the bunch. Walking distance.
Joinus Nails
6 Beechwood Rd
Plenty of spots to get mani/pedi's in town. This is the best of the bunch. Walking distance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fabulous seafood and other fare, BYOB. Walking distance
Fin Raw Bar And Kitchen
37 Maple Street
Fabulous seafood and other fare, BYOB. Walking distance

Shopping

Favorite spot for locals to pickup sandwiches (try the Sloppy Joe!) and homemade iced tea sold by the quart. They also offer some catering and prepared dinner meals for take-out.
Towne Delicatessen
810 Old Springfield Ave
Favorite spot for locals to pickup sandwiches (try the Sloppy Joe!) and homemade iced tea sold by the quart. They also offer some catering and prepared dinner meals for take-out.
Fabulous candy/novelty store- great for gifts for whomever you "left behind." Walking distance.
Sweet Nothings
26 Beechwood Rd
Fabulous candy/novelty store- great for gifts for whomever you "left behind." Walking distance.
Another great spot for gifts/mementos of your visit to Summit. The 07901 stemless wine glasses are a local fave. Walking distance.
Teapot Gift & Gourmet Shop
450 Springfield Ave
Another great spot for gifts/mementos of your visit to Summit. The 07901 stemless wine glasses are a local fave. Walking distance.

Essentials

Large grocery store for major supplies.
ShopRite of Springfield
727 Morris Tpke
Large grocery store for major supplies.

Arts & Culture

Check the City of Summit website- https://www.cityofsummit.org for events. There are outdoor movie nights and all sorts of other free local events to enjoy.
Summit Village Green
356 Broad Street
Check the City of Summit website- https://www.cityofsummit.org for events. There are outdoor movie nights and all sorts of other free local events to enjoy.