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BOOKSTORES · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood
It Had to Be Books
Bright indie bookstore with a kid's corner that earns the trip.
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The Atlas · NJ
ridgewood
Bergen County at its most walkable. Cupcakes, bookstores, and a downtown that hosts a real farmers' market.
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BARS · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Park West Tavern
Craft cocktails and a Sunday brunch that earns its line.
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COFFEE · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood
The Daily Treat
Town-square coffee with a better-than-expected bakery case.
Best cupcakes
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CUPCAKES · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Cupcakes by Carousel
Pastel-glass cases, birthday-party energy, the salted caramel goes first.
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CUPCAKES · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Sweet Avenue Bakeshop
Mini-sized, flavor-dense, and a pretty great vegan row on the menu.
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CUPCAKES · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Crumbs Cupcakes
Tiered-display storefront. The red velvet is canon.
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ICE CREAM · East Ridgewood, Ridgewood
Van Dyk's Ice Cream
Walk-up window since 1947. Black raspberry is the ask.