Located at 20 Church St in Montclair, Benvenuti Montclair is an Italian-themed grab-and-go with freshly churned artisanal gelato, Lavazza caffe and traditional Italian pastries. This dessert spot has a Google rating of 4.5 based on reviews from customers. The atmosphere here is trendy and cozy, making it a nice place to hang out with friends or family. The service is also excellent at this location.
The owners of Benvenuti, which means “welcome” in Italian, are two first generation Italian American families. They have been traveling to Italy each summer for the last 10 years and they wanted to bring this experience home to Montclair.
They have a passion for authentic Italian food and culture which can be seen in their menu. Guests can try a variety of different gelato flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, chocolate hazelnut and salted peanut butter. For those with dietary restrictions, the shop offers a variety of gluten-free and dairy-free options.
This local franchise originally started in Caldwell and has made its way to Montclair providing locals with dozens of gelato, hard ice cream and Italian ice flavors. The store even represented New Jersey in the 2021 Gelato World Masters. In addition to traditional ice cream, the shop has vegan and gluten-free options so everyone can enjoy their sweet treat!
The owner of this Montclair business is a Montclair State University alumnus who has always loved to travel to Italy. She wants to bring this experience to her hometown and hopes that the community will enjoy her delicious treats. She has been in the food industry for over 30 years and knows how to create a memorable dining experience.
Bloomfield is a beautiful township located in Essex County, NJ. It is bordered by Montclair and Glen Ridge to the west, Nutley and Belleville to the east and East Orange and Newark to the south. There is a lot to do in this small town including shopping, restaurants and parks. Some of the most popular parks include Brookdale Park, which is an Olmsted designed park with many paths, playgrounds, fields and a stadium. Another great spot is Watsessing Park, which has tennis courts, baseball fields, a dog park and an archery range.
The two new ice cream shops in Montclair are putting their best foot forward to become the best of the best. You can visit il laboratorio del gelato for a thrilling ice cream experience or head over to Benvenuti Montclair for classic, traditional and smooth flavors.
