2 Diners In Montclair You Should Know About – And Eat At

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Looking for an awesome local diner in Montclair where you can grab a bite to eat? Take your pick.

Here are two restaurants in Montclair you should check out.

Ray's Luncheonette

It's been a "Montclair tradition" for nearly half a century. But recently, Ray's Luncheonette got a boost for being one of 25 "historic and culturally significant restaurants" in the nation. Read More: Ray's In Montclair Makes List Of 25 'Historic' Restaurants In U.S

Here's the restaurant's recipe for success, according to its website:

"Ray's Luncheonette has a been serving the Montclair and surrounding neighborhoods for over 40 years. We consider our customers family members, serving a son or daughter during their school lunch break and then serving mom and dad lunch or dinner later in the day. Come enjoy the comfort of our food, as if it were cooked right at home. Most of our customers are second or third generation. Some leaving to live their lives in other states only to return back home and find that Rays has not changed a bit… it's still the best cooked meals, with the finest ingredients. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or an early dinner and you won't be disappointed."

Montclair Diner

Located at 613 Valley Road, the Montclair Diner – home of the “All Day Breakfast” – is a favorite among Yelp reviewers.

“We have been serving the Upper Montclair community for over 20+ years,” the diner states, touting its burgers and other items such as chicken and waffles and southern-style shrimp and grits.

As one Yelp reviewer put it: “Black-owned. Friendly staff. Delicious food. What more can a foodie ask for?”

Know about any other nearby diners that go above and beyond? Tell us about them in the comments section!

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