If you have ever been the "new family" who just moved to a new area, you know the struggle of finding the best dentist, preschool, best gymnastics, best art studio and more. And, if you've been here awhile, but just started your family, there are whole new categories of businesses that you'll now be looking for! What better way to find them than on the list of the most loved places in Morris County, as voted on by Macaroni KID East and West Morris's very own readers!
Macaroni KID East and West Morris are proud to collaborate and connect you to great local spots and give special recognition to these places for being standouts for families in the Morris County area.
These votes were fun to tally, and now we are proud to present you with the winners! If you want to know the BEST of the BEST in Morris County, look no further!
And the BIG winners are ... Denville Dairy (First place), Cat Fight Coffee (Second Place) and Diamond Spring Brewing Co. (Third place)!
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We are excited to partner with these winners and to gift them with a custom promotional campaign on our platforms. Be sure to follow along to get the scoop on these most loved businesses in Morris County!
Best Art Class/Lessons
Speakeasy Art Gallery - Boonton
Best Place to Ride Bikes
Horseshoe Lake
Best Birthday Entertainer for Kids
Marcade - Rockaway
Best Bakery
Giancarlo’s - Ledgewood
Best Birthday Party Venue for Kids
Circle Bowling - Ledgewood
Best Birthday Desserts
Denville Dairy
Best Birthday Favors
Sweet Expressions by Geri - Denville
Best Book Store
Book Barn – Denville
Best Breakfast Spot
Bill’s Luncheonette – Chester
Best Brewery
Diamond Spring Brewery – Denville
Best Car Dealer
Joyce Honda - Denville
Best Child Care Center
Blake Children’s Center (Greater Morristown YMCA)
Best Coffee Shop
Cat Fight Coffee - Denville
Best Dance Studio
Randolph Dance Arts
Best Dog Groomer
Mutts on Main - Denville
Best Family or Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph
Best Family Entertainment
Circle Bowling - Ledgewood
Best Farm
Ort Farm – Long Valley
Best Florist
Flowers by Candlelight – Denville
Best Gym
Fitness Factory - Rockaway
Best Gymnastics School
Twisters Gymnastics - Rockaway
Best Hair Salon for Adults
Salon Deja Vu - Rockaway
Best Hair Salon for Kids
Snip Its – Rockaway
Best Home Baker/Sweet Treats
Sharon’s Sweets
Best Horseback Riding Lesson
Seaton Hackney Stables - Morristown
Best Housecleaning Service
The Clean Team
Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Shop
Denville Dairy
Best Indoor Play Place
Huckleberry Play – Morris Plains
Best Kept Secret (Store, Park, School, etc.)
Wish – Denville
Help Is at Hand – Denville
Best Martial Arts
Elite Martial Arts – Rockaway
Best Mompreneur Crafter
Nicole Farina
Best Massage
DePasquale - Morris Plains
Best Medical Aesthetics
ENT and Allergy of Parsippany
Best Music Lessons
Music Den – Randolph
Best New Business (Opened in the Last 12 Months)
Cream & Sugar - Randolph
Best Orthodontist
Baumwell Orthodontics - Randolph
Best Date Night Location
Rosie’s Italian Restaurant - Randolph
Best Pediatrician
Denville Pediatrics - Parsippany
Best Photographer (Family/Maternity/Newborn)
Kathleen Fox Photography
Best Pizza
M&S II - Rockaway
Best Place for Self Care
Stretch Source - Boonton
Best Preschool
Fun N Friends - Flanders
Best Real Estate Agent
Mary Sheeran
Best Restaurant
Cafe Navona - Rockaway
Best Restaurant (Kid Friendly)
Thatcher McGees - Denville
Best Summer Camp
BEAUtiful Farm - Rockaway & Camp Deeny Riback – Flanders
Best Toy or Gift Store
Learning Express - Morristown
Best Tutoring Program
Mathnasium – Denville
Best Urgent Care/After Hours Medical
Atlantic Health – Mountain Lakes
Best Veterinarian
Rockaway Animal Hospital
We hope you'll find this list useful and keep it handy to reference any time you need to find the best of the best in Morris County! If your favorite business didn't make the list, not to worry, we'll be running this contest annually and you can cast your votes again this coming fall! Throughout the year you can also find local businesses in every category imaginable, located in our Business Directory.
Finally, we have another WINNER to announce - the voting winner! All readers who voted for a minimum of eight categories in their submission were eligible for our $25 local gift card drawing. The winner was Erin A of Succasunna! Congratulations to ALL of our amazing winners for 2026!
