The 10:35 bell rings and a stampede of seniors rush toward the exit, taking full advantage of their privilege to leave school for lunch. Here’s all you need to know about the best places to make the most of the 55 minute block.
Starbucks:
1.1 miles from West Essex
Location: Wayne
Wire favorites: Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte; Grilled Cheese; Birthday Cake Pop; Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Refresher
Chick-fil-A:
1.1 miles from West Essex
Location: Wayne
Wire favorites: Spicy Chicken Sandwich; Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap; Chick-fil-A Nuggets; Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries
Panera Bread
2.3 miles from West Essex
Location: West Caldwell
Wire favorites: Mac & Cheese; Classic Grilled Cheese Sandwich; Passion Papaya Iced Green Tea; Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Sam’s Bagels
2.4 miles from West Essex
Location: West Caldwell
Wire favorites: Everything bagel, toasted, with bacon, egg and cheese.
Playa Bowls:
2.3 miles from West Essex
Location: West Caldwell
Wire favorites: Stupid Cupid Bowl; Nutella Bowl; Dragonberry Bowl; Açaí Energy Smoothie
Il Classico:
2.7 miles from West Essex
Location: West Caldwell
Wire favorites: Classico Sandwich; Classico Wrap; Buffalo Wrap; Classico Salad
McDonald’s:
1.1 miles from West Essex
Location: Fairfield
Wire favorites: French Fries; McFlurry; Chicken McNuggets; Big Mac Meal
Blue Hippo Coffee Co.:
3.0 miles from West Essex
Location: Verona
Wire favorites: Avocado Toast; Pumpkin Muffin; Iced Caramel Latte; Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Wawa:
0.9 miles from West Essex
Location: Fairfield
Wire favorites: Italian Sandwich; Custom Hoagie; Wawa Chocolate Chip Cookie (warmed up); Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chipotle:
2.1 miles from West Essex
Location: West Caldwell
Wire favorites: Burrito Bowl with Carne Asada; Chips & Guac
