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