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      The Wessex Wire’s unofficial guide to leaving for lunch

      By Gabby Angelo and Molly Wolf • November 3, 2023
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      There are many great lunch spots for seniors, only a few minutes away from the school. (Illustration by Maddie Ko ’26)

      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

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      Behind the Bylines
      Gabby Angelo, Editor in Chief
      Gabrielle Angelo, but you can call her Gabby, is an Editor in Chief for the 2023-2024 Wessex Wire. She enjoys spending time down the shore swimming in the ocean, eating ice cream and watching the sunsets, and loves anything  "The Vampire Diaries" related! On the weekends you can find her hanging out with friends and family making core memories.  
      Molly Wolf, Managing Editor
      Molly Wolf is a 2023-2024 Managing Editor for the Wessex Wire. When she is not spending time with her friends and family, she is usually scrolling through TikTok or listening to music. Her favorite singer is Taylor Swift and her favorite TV show is "Gilmore Girls." 
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