The Best of New Jersey Business Guide: 2024 Edition

📅 November 2, 2024 ✍️ By Amy Williams ⏱️ 17 Mins Read 🗂️ Blog 🕒 Last updated: November 5, 2024

ach week, Best of NJ introduces readers to new services in their area. But as a special annual feature, we curate our best profiles as one easy-to-read feature. With this in mind, we are proud to present the Best of New Jersey Business Guide for 2024. These are the services we showcased throughout the previous year that deserve special recognition.

These spots caught our eye because of their unique expertise, interesting backstory, community-driven approach, or top notch service. In short, every New Jersey business on this list is worthy of praise in their own, personal way. This Best of New Jersey Business Guide is also a great way to find new spots nearby.

Quick Click Guide: Select a County below to find The Best Businesses nearby.

Bergen County

Activate

Address: Court A, Level 1, American Dream, East Rutherford Service: Indoor Attraction As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Activate offers significant others, friends, and families (children must be 10-years-old or older) a dose of fun, healthy competition. Groups from 2 – 5 players have 45 minutes to play any activity, in any order, as often as they like. The attraction features nine activity rooms and hundreds of ways to play. Each room lets players tackle numerous difficulty levels and game variations. Games includes a mix of physical challenges and mental puzzles.

Bare Aesthetic

Address: 200 Closter Dock Road, 2nd floor, Closter Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: It’s always laser season at Bare Aesthetic MedSpa in Closter. The medical spa, which specializes in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and facial aesthetics, has an array of laser services. Popular treatments include Fraxel Dual Laser, Clear + Brilliant and Clear + Brilliant Touch service, and VI Peel. Other amenities include a rewards program — the BARE Insider membership, — a brand ambassador program, and an app for easy booking options.

| Visit their Website | Follow on Instagram | Call 201-564-7521 |

BMW of Ramsey

Address: 985 State Route 17, Ramsey Service: Luxury Car Dealer As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: For North Jersey residents looking for a BMW, there is one go-to destination. BMW of Ramsey is already well known for their huge inventory of new and certified pre-owned models. But the dealership recently completed a $4 million renovation, further enhancing the experience for new and returning customers. BMW of Ramsey features the largest selection of BMW vehicles in the tristate area. In fact, it’s also the longest BMW building in America.

Fado

Address: 4 East Main St, Ramsey Service: Clothing & Apparel As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Fado customers range in age from 16 to 60+. The store offers a curated selection of clothing, gifts, and accessories. “We have a clean, fresh aesthetic based on European boutiques,” Co-owner Bridget Zuckerberg says. “We are LA casual meets New York cool.” Available brands include Citizens of Humanity, AGOLDE, Levi’s, Perfectwhitetee, 525 America, Heartloom, Greylin, and Good American. Perfectwhitetee essentials are also very popular.

| Follow on Instagram | Call 201-622-7900 |

Five Dimes Brewery

Address: 247 Westwood Ave, Westwood Service: Craft Brewery As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Five Dimes Brewery has three floors, including rooftop seating. The brewery is BYOF (Bring Your Own Food), so patrons can bring in food or have it delivered on-site. Popular brews include the Pascack Pilsner, A Sunny Day IPA (fruit flavored), Hazy Place, and More Good News. Other drafts include Easy Owl Session IPA, Milkshake IPA, One Louder, and Kinderkamack Kolsch Style Ale. They also offer flights so patrons can find their favorite.

Fond & Faye

Address: 21 Park Ave, Rutherford Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Fond & Faye offers an assortment of skincare services. Their assessment options include Body Composition Analysis with InBody 570, as well as Skin Pro Analysis with Vera Face. Treatments include the Microcurrent Facial Treatment, Sonix Lymphatic Detoxer, and the Deluxe Booty & Thigh Lift with WoodSculpt. They also offer four Unique Sauna Body Wraps, Intimate Bryghtening, Pro Power Peels, Ice Facial Sculpting, and EMS Pro.

| Visit their Website | Follow on Instagram | Call 973-330-5303 |

Hounds Town Hillsdale

Address: 550 Piermont Ave, Hillsdale Service: Doggie Daycare / Overnight Boarding As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Hounds Town Hillsdale is a 5,000-square-foot green-and-blue space that can host 30 to 50 dogs. Their outdoor play area is completely fitted with turf. Each new member will meet other pups that match their own size and temperament. After finding a suitable pack, dogs rotate through a variety of play areas to enjoy new sights and smells. Then, when it’s time to take a break, every dog has their own townhome. Overnight boarding is available.

MINI of Ramsey

Address: 925 State Route 17 South, Ramsey Service: Car Dealership As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: MINI of Ramsey recently completed a $1 million renovation to enhance their clients’ experience. The renovation includes showroom upgrades like a new café area, lounge area, and new parts boutique showcasing accessories and apparel. But of course, the primary draw for new and loyal customers is their unrivaled selection of MINI models. In fact, they are a Top 5 new car volume as well as a Top 3 certified pre-owned mini dealer in the USA.

Movie House Paramus

Address: 700 Paramus Park, Paramus Service: Walking Attraction As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Movie House Paramus is a 10,000-square foot space that offers participants a choice between two different experiences. The first is a casual exploration option, where guests can explore each room at their leisure. But the second option is a more interactive challenge, complete with movie trivia and scavenger hunts in every room. Guests exploring the attraction will find 10 rooms full of games, photo ops, film Easter Eggs, and more.

| Visit their Website | Follow on Instagram | Call 201-402-2880 |

Valley Spring Recovery Center

Address: 830 Broadway, Norwood Service: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Center As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Valley Spring Recovery Center provides personalized care and innovative treatment approaches, including outpatient programs for adults 18 and over. Brian Cellary, CEO of Valley Spring Recovery Center, says “We believe in treating the person as a whole—not just the primary challenges. Our environment fosters healing, growth, and a sense of community.” The center is at the forefront of innovation in substance use and mental health treatment.

Burlington County

Boaggio’s Bread

Address: 823 East Gate Dr, Mount Laurel Township Service: Bakery As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Boaggio’s Bread sell imports from Italy including pastas, olive oils, vinegars, meats, and cheese. They also carry prepared foods, and everything is homemade on the premises (nothing is ever frozen or from a bag). They use fresh vegetables, produce, and meats to create chicken cutlets, stuffed peppers, prime rib, pizza, crab cakes, and pastries. In particular, customers love the overstuffed, hefty sandwiches served on a loaf of Italian bread.

| Visit their Website | Follow on Facebook | Call 856-642-9955 |

Pure Parima

Address: 140 Mt Holly Pass, Lumberton Service: Bedding As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Pure Parima sells 100% certified Egyptian cotton sheet sets, duvet covers, inserts, and protectors. They use only hand-picked Egyptian cotton straight from the Nile River Valley. “We found a way to bring accessible luxury to our customers who deserve to sleep on the most luxurious bedding; without spending thousands,” Found Parima Ijaz says. The Cotton Egypt Association certifies all their products for the pureness of its contents and materials.

Cape May County

South Jersey Aesthetics

Address: 1580 Route 9 North, Cape May Court House Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: South Jersey Aesthetics is known for under-eye restoration and lip restoration and augmentation. “I love making patients feel more comfortable and confident in their appearance,” says Owner Dr. Dan Francis. Some of their most requested services include threadlifts, Sculptra BBL, and O-Shot. Dr. Francis has over 20 years’ experience with extensive training in Botox, dermal fillers, threadlifts, PRP procedures, and aesthetic lasers.

Essex County

Evolve Med Spa

Address: 46 S Park St, Montclair Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Evolve Med Spa has locations throughout New Jersey, with more in New York and Maryland. NJ locations include Denville, Hoboken, Jersey City, Marlton, Montclair, Montvale, Ridgewood, Short Hills, and Red Bank. The spa has won numerous awards including Best Botox, Best Filler, Best Facial, and Best Med Spa. Services include wrinkle relaxer injectables, Fillers, Kybella, a Nonsurgical Butt Lift, laser hair removal, and body contouring options.

SkinSplendid

Address: 543 Valley Rd, Suite 4, Upper Montclair Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: SkinSplendid boasts three large private treatment rooms, a greeting lounge, and office space. “This is concierge aesthetic medicine. So, we want every client to not only get world class treatments and results, but to also have a relaxing, private, and luxurious experience,” says Christine Adams, MBA, MSN, NP-BC CANS, who owns the medical spa. “I designed the entire space and even brought in my own art pieces to decorate it.”

| Visit their Website | Follow on Instagram | Call 973-275-7595 |

Hudson County

Evolve Med Spa

Address: 263 Grand St, Storefront Entrance, Jersey City Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Evolve Med Spa has locations throughout New Jersey, with more in New York and Maryland. NJ locations include Denville, Hoboken, Jersey City, Marlton, Montclair, Montvale, Ridgewood, Short Hills, and Red Bank. The spa has won numerous awards including Best Botox, Best Filler, Best Facial, and Best Med Spa. Services include wrinkle relaxer injectables, Fillers, Kybella, a Nonsurgical Butt Lift, laser hair removal, and body contouring options.

YogaRenew

Address: 12 Hudson Place, Suite 201, Hoboken Service: Yoga Classes As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Through their online teacher training courses, workshops, and yoga classes, YogaRenew already serves over 75,000 students worldwide. But their Hoboken location offers a diverse collection of classes and physical space for both aspiring yoga teachers and the general public. It also serves as the global headquarters for their digital business. For Yoga teachers, they offer a complete set of developmental and advanced courses.

| Visit their Website | Follow on Instagram | Call 201-540-9284 |

Middlesex County

Izzy’s Plumbing & Heating

Address: Available by Appointment Service: General Contractor As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Izzy’s Plumbing & Heating is a family owned and operated company serving Middlesex and Somerset counties. “We truly care about our craft, our customers, our industry, and our community,” says Alyana Moalam, COO. Owner Israel “Izzy” Moalam holds a Master Plumbing License and Master HVAC License, and is also a Home Improvement Contractor. The business puts client satisfaction, honesty, and trust above all else.

Results Boxing & Fitness

Address: 755 State Route 18, East Brunswick Service: Fitness Center As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Results Boxing teaches the fundamentals and technical aspects of boxing while incorporating a fun, safe, and effective workout. Their boxing programs are great for all ages and levels. They also offer small group and private training for all sports including soccer, golf, and basketball. “Speed, strength, weight loss, functionality, or better quality of life; the sky’s the limit with our new space and the types of training we can offer,” Owner Jon Gallo says.

Monmouth County

Evolve Med Spa

Address: 12 Broad St, Red Bank Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Evolve Med Spa has locations throughout New Jersey, with more in New York and Maryland. NJ locations include Denville, Hoboken, Jersey City, Marlton, Montclair, Montvale, Ridgewood, Short Hills, and Red Bank. The spa has won numerous awards including Best Botox, Best Filler, Best Facial, and Best Med Spa. Services include wrinkle relaxer injectables, Fillers, Kybella, a Nonsurgical Butt Lift, laser hair removal, and body contouring options.

Morris County

Good Vibe Medical Center

Address: 92 West Main St, Chester Service: Medical Spa As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Good Vibe Medical Center offers health and wellness services in addition to cutting-edge, minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. Popular services include Morpheus8. This treatment uses radiofrequency microneedling to build collagen and elastin. Meanwhile, AviClear uses new wavelengths to shut off sebum production (sebum overproduction is what causes acne). These facial treatments can help eliminate acne almost permanently.

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Longevity Veterinary Center

Address: 265 Route 10 East, Whippany Service: Veterinarian & Emergency Medical Center As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: The team at Longevity Veterinary Center has a simple goal: To give pets and pet owners as many healthy and worry-free years together as possible. Their state-of-the-art facility boasts 11 exam rooms, a surgery center, and a dental clinic. They also provide rooms for holistic therapies like acupuncture, and have an open treatment area and doctors’ station. They provide everything from healthcare to food to emergency medicine all under one roof.

Ocean County

Beach People Studio

Address: 1805 Sea Ave, Point Pleasant Beach Service: Clothing, Apparel, and Accessories As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Beach People Studio features one-of-a-kind and classic art pieces painted by studio owner Theresa Losa. As for the products, she offers quality, handmade, and clean products including bathing suits, hats, patterned towels, and umbrellas. “We are not trying to be like everyone else but stay original and true to our philosophy,” Theresa says. “Everything in our studio is hand selected and curated to create a visually appealing atmosphere.”

| Visit their Website | Follow on Instagram | Call 732-475-6363 |

Passaic County

Chop Box

Address: Ships Nationwide (Based in Passaic) Service: Online Meat & Seafood Delivery As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Chop Box delivers restaurant-quality meat and seafood straight to doorsteps. They are not a subscription service, so there is no commitment. Simply shop their products as needed. Customers can order anytime, as often as they like, and each order is delivered overnight via UPS. Each item is individually vacuum packed, and shipped in an eco-friendly insulated box with dry ice. Orders are then delivered in as little as 24 hours after checkout.

Elite Garage Door Repair

Address: Based in Little Falls Service: Garage Door Repair & Maintenance As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: A faulty garage door can lead to a number of problems, and DIY repairs can be dangerous. That’s why it is important to work with expert repair technicians. The team at Elite Garage Door Repairs in Little Falls can handle garage door spring repair, garage door cable repair, garage door panel replacement, and garage door roller replacement. They also do general garage door repair and installation, plus garage door opener repair and installation.

Somerset County

Sip & See Somerset

Address: Participating locations throughout Somerset County Service: Tourism As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Anyone can plan a day trip thanks to the Somerset County Tourism’s Sip & See program. Anyone who collects 6 stamps (one from each participating brewery) receives a free Sip & See Somerset t-shirt. Stamps are given out at craft beverage destinations, but the program also highlights parks, gardens, retail locations, or event facilities. The experiential activities are simply recommendations for ways to further enjoy Somerset County.

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Sussex County

Twisted Closet Apparel

Address: Based in Lake Hopatcong Service: Custom Clothing & Apparel As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Twisted Closet Apparel is born out of a passion for creativity and individuality. The business sells products that are fully customizable. Their goal is to bring every customer’s style and vision to life, providing ways for individuals to showcase their personalities. They sell shirts, sweatshirts, pants, visors, bucket hats, bags, beach totes, towels, coolers, and more. They also sell other merchandise including business cards, umbrellas, tumblers, and mugs.

Union County

Victoria’s Cake

Address: 409 Westfield Avenue, Westfield Service: Bakery & Cafe As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: Everything is homemade and baked on site at Victoria’s Cake, a family-owned Parisian boutique bakery and cafe. Display cases feature croissants, danishes, tarts, cakes, baguettes, macarons, and cupcakes, just a small sample of their full menu. The cafe offers monthly hands-on baking classes. They also host princess tea parties for moms and daughters, and off-site catering for special events and company parties.

Warren County

Feet ‘N Beyond

Address: 188 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown Service: Podiatric Care As seen on Best of NJ: Click here to Read the Full Feature. Details: State-of-the-art podiatric care is essential for all ages. That’s exactly why Dr. Helene T. Nguyen, podiatric physician, established Feet ‘N Beyond of New Jersey . Her practice offers expertise in addressing foot and ankle concerns that might otherwise not receive the appropriate attention. This includes the treatment of conditions such as plantar fasciitis, heel pain, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot problems, corns and calluses, bunions, and hammertoes.

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