Food Scene
High end steakhouse, business casual, and also a great bar. Walking distance from the house.
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Roots Steakhouse
40 W Park PlHigh end steakhouse, business casual, and also a great bar. Walking distance from the house.
Starbucks
2 Beechwood RdWalking distance!
Oldest diner in NJ, a true greasy spoon that folks LOVE for breakfast. Walking distance.
Summit Diner
1 Union PlOldest diner in NJ, a true greasy spoon that folks LOVE for breakfast. Walking distance.
Office Tavern Grill
61 Union PlGreat 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!
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Huntley Taverne
3 Morris AveAnother 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 AveGreat 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 RdNice 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 StHonestly, 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
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Summit station
40 Union PlWalking 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 AveMixed 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.
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.
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Watchung Reservation
Historic TrailLarge 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 RdAnother great local park; has a paved walking trail with various exercise stations circling the pond.
A&P Liquors
23 Summit AveLiquor store- walking distance
Smaller and slightly more high end grocery store. Good prepared foods section. Has a liquor section as well.
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Kings Food Markets
393 Main StSmaller 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 RdTry the Duffins (cross between donut and muffin- possibly life changing.) Take out bakery items. Walking distance.
The Woodhouse Day Spa
420 Springfield AveFriends 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 RdPlenty of spots to get mani/pedi's in town. This is the best of the bunch. Walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fin Raw Bar And Kitchen
37 Maple StreetFabulous 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 AveFavorite 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 RdFabulous 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 AveAnother great spot for gifts/mementos of your visit to Summit. The 07901 stemless wine glasses are a local fave. Walking distance.
Essentials
ShopRite of Springfield
727 Morris TpkeLarge 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 StreetCheck 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.