The Atlas · NJ

freehold

Bagel Nook's a destination. Downtown's the draw. Local, not loud.

1 neighborhood · 7 ranked spots

Best pizza

PIZZA · Main Street, Freehold

Thin-crust pies since 1921. Dark-paneled rooms, red sauce orthodoxy.

RECORD STORES · Main Street, Freehold

Deep dollar bins. Springsteen section in a Springsteen town.

ITALIAN & PASTA · Main Street, Freehold

Chef-driven BYO in a strip mall. Best wood-fired plate in the state.

BAGELS · Main Street, Freehold

Boiled the old way. Weekend lines start at 7 and don't quit.

BAGELS · Main Street, Freehold

The stuffed French toast bagel went viral. Locals pretend to hate that.

ICE CREAM · Main Street, Freehold

Springsteen writes songs about places like this.

LIVE MUSIC · Main Street, Freehold

Lawn-seats summer amphitheater. 60/40 at sunset.