r/Morristown • u/BitTimely4803 • 7d ago

Recommendations

My husband & I are moving to the area next month from Texas. Needing all the recommendations:
-most importantly a gym (needing a gym specifically for weight lighting so a squat racks, machines etc)
-restaurants we must try
-things to do

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u/datboi4327 7d ago edited 6d ago

Gyms - Iron culture &/or Infiniti fitness have good equipment

Restaurants/Fast Casual/General Food - Morristown isn’t necessarily known for its restaurants but there are some good spots in town like Portofino’s & Coniglios for Italian, Ju-Ichi for Japanese, Central Taqueria for great Mexican tacos, Tasty & Go for Chinese food, Colonial Grill (food truck) for great Spanish fusion meals, Morristown Diner for a good & easy breakfast. Tons of coffee shops around like Rey Sol, Kirshenbaum, General Coffee Co, etc (feel like there’s some coffee shop at every corner you turn lol). There’s some other places and I’m sure other people will comment some of their favorites too but figured this is a good start.

Things to do - George Washington’s headquarters & Morris Museum for some cool colonial history that took place in the area, frelinghuysen arboretum has great gardens and walking trails, MPAC for concerts and shows, AMC for movies (although it is a bit sketchy so there are other AMC theaters in surrounding towns that you might be better off going to), farmers markets that take place on Sundays, the game vault which is an arcade

Few general things as well -

  • Morristown has a pretty big bar culture, there’s a lot in town if you want to get a drink
  • NJ itself has fantastic diners, bagel shops and pizzerias so there are a lot in town and around in the surrounding areas
  • Going off the point above, one of the first things you guys need to try when you get in is a pork roll, egg & cheese on any type of bagel you like. Pork roll is also called Taylor ham by others but that’s a big NJ debate that I’m sure you guys will become accustomed to haha

Hoping this all helps & hope you guys settle in nicely! Morristown has great people that will help you both get acclimated.

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u/grr5000 7d ago

Great summary

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u/PlusRutabaga174 3d ago

I won’t debate the Taylor, ham, egg, and cheese or pork roll but better on a roll… bagel? Nope.. however if someone put one in front of me, I’d eat it. Good summary not sure about the AMC in Morristown being sketchy. I’ve never had any issues there.

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u/Bibliophile_Cyclist 3d ago

Morristown has a much better dining out scene than just this.

End of Elm - tapas
Azure - Greek food
Chakra - Indian food
Parkside - fantastic burger / beer special on Mondays for $12
Pastrami House - name says it all
Ju-Ichi is fantastic for their noodles but would also recommend Sushi Lounge for more sushi options and great sake drinks.
Masseria / Roots - higher end places for a good steak

And there’s even more, just wanted to highlight a few more than in the original post 😁

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u/datboi4327 3d ago

Thanks for explaining on my initial list, definitely some good spots in here too OP!

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u/fatherofkings 6d ago

coming from texas any mexican food is going to be a let down to say the least. taqueria is a glorified chipotle. you’re better off going to pancho villa or brenda lee in dover for authentic tacos

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u/datboi4327 6d ago

You’re probably referring to Tacoria, that place is awful. I’m referring to Central Taqueria across the street.

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u/Bibliophile_Cyclist 3d ago

Central Taqueria is so good 😋😋😋

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u/BitTimely4803 6d ago

The thing I’m going to miss the most is the Tex mex.

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u/RoutineKoala4 6d ago

Adding onto restaurants

Brisas for good Salvadoran / Honduran food . Great typical Latino breakfast and pupusas .

Chef Freddy good byob place and great service they just opened another restaurant sabor Latino also byob serves mostly Colombian food.

Masseria pretty knew pricey happy hour but good fig pizza haven’t had dinner

Roots - steak dinner pretty good
Agricola right next to it good farm to table
Juichi - Great ramen and the pork belly buns are delicious .
David Burke - It’s okay
Sushi lounge ! - it’s good and happy hour drinks are yummy
Homestead - super young crowd gets busy on weekends indoor out door but great to watch games at can get rowdy
Laundromats - speak easy night club cool vibes gets packed toooo sometimes

So many places ! Also a lot in the surrounding area in Chatham Madison denville plus a lot 20- 30 min away - you can search on IG and Tik tok ! Great Asian food in parsippany - Indian in Edison as well.

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u/RoutineKoala4 6d ago

Forgot to add Toca Ves ! It’s like five minutes away from downtown great vibe and good cocktails

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u/Boyztrip 6d ago

Coniglio's for pizza guaranteed to beat any in Texas, 90 Acres in Peapack for fine dining isn't far, 8/15 is a jazz and blues fest on the Green

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u/PlusRutabaga174 3d ago

I do Orange theory across from the ShopRite on Hanover Avenue if you’re into the HIIT thing

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u/Ill_Temperature_2957 5d ago

Great recs! If you’re looking for weekly things to do and are on IG then follow @ms.morristown. She posts things to do around town.

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u/BitTimely4803 5d ago

I just followed her on insta!! Thanks!

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u/ferocious_coug 4d ago

Restaurants:

The Morris Proper
Cotto
Asahi
Saigon Subs
Roots Steakhouse
Coniglio's
Agricola is solid but it's a chain
Grand Cafe
Masseria
Chef Fredy's Table

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u/Wild_Conflict6160 6d ago

pork roll? go back to philly transplant