If you live anywhere near Montclair, you already know that Montclair Girl is more than just a lifestyle site. It’s kind of like our local cultural referee. When they announce Best of Montclair winners, people pay attention because these aren’t corporate rankings. They’re community votes. Which makes this honor feel like a big hug from Essex County.
As y’all know, Nightjar is located in the heart of Bloomfield, NJ, but Montclair has been a part of our story from day one. For many customers searching for a cannabis dispensary in Montclair, Nightjar has become the go-to destination. Our cannabis dispensary sits just minutes from Montclair via Bloomfield Avenue, the Garden State Parkway (Exit 148), and Route 3. A huge portion of our customers come from Montclair, Glen Ridge, Verona, and beyond. Winning Best Cannabis Shop in Montclair isn’t just a geographic compliment. It’s recognition that the Montclair community sees us as part of its orbit… and we appreciate that!!
And when you look at the list of other winners, it’s a very fun group to be a part of. To be mentioned alongside the businesses that define Montclair is not something we take lightly.
Best Brunch went to the always-iconic Raymond’s, a Montclair institution that has mastered the art of the perfectly runny egg and has one of the best sticky toffee puddings that we’ve ever tasted. Best Cocktails landed with Faubourg, a super fancy place which makes a martini feel like a cultural experience. Best Coffee Shop went to our cool and caffeinated friends at Paper Plane Coffee Co. The legendary Montclair Jazz Festival, a summer fav, won Best Community Event. And Best Margarita? This category feels extremely competitive because there are a lot of great margs around town, but Oso Felipe managed to take home the gold, which we applaud because their glasses are also beautiful.
For Nightjar to be named the Best Cannabis Shop in Montclair, NJ, it means something deeper than visibility. It means you walked through our doors, experienced our team, and decided we were worth voting for.
We built Nightjar to feel less like a transaction and more like a community gathering spot – a thoughtful, welcoming cannabis dispensary just minutes from Montclair that people actually enjoy spending time in. To have that affirmed by readers of The Montclair Girl feels incredibly validating.
Thank you to everyone who voted, visited, shared, and supported us. We promise to keep earning it. And if you haven’t stopped by yet, consider this your official invitation. Our Bloomfield, NJ cannabis dispensary is just a few minutes from downtown Montclair. Check out our cannabis menu here and see you soon!
