Chatham's Best Food And Drink Spots: Businesses Of The Year

CHATHAM, NJ — Friendly staff, quality food and top-notch service are among the reasons why Chatham Patch readers love these local hot spots nominated as local Businesses of the Year.

Patch is sharing some of the nominees. Of course, these aren't the only Chatham businesses that have gone above and beyond this year. And this isn't an all-encompassing list of Chatham's top restaurants. So we're taking more nominees. Nominate a business below.

Here are the businesses that rose to the top, according to Patch readers:

TM Ward Coffee of Chatham
7 Passaic Ave.
973-635-8929

From the nominator(s): "My go to spot for chai, gifts, conversation. Best coffee in town. Staff is friendly and helpful. I always leave with a smile."

"Friendly staff created a way to safely order and pick up product. Goes above and beyond. Even made Easter Baskets during the height of Covid in April so that families still had them. Can always count on them for great suggestions."

Fleur de Sel Patisserie . Bistro
265 Main St.
973-507-9865

From the nominator(s): "Outstanding authentic french pastries and excellent customer service."

A Taste of Asia
245 Main St.
973-701-8821

From the nominator(s): "The owner, Steve, and his staff are extremely friendly and very welcoming. The food is fantastic and the menu specials change seasonally."

River Grille
34 River Rd., Suite B
973-701-1125

From the nominator(s): "The River Grille is my favorite hang out! The food is consistently delicious and the atmosphere and staff are very welcoming. It is a place that welcomes and attracts all walks of life...you have the senior ladies at one table, the younger crowd at another and a father having a date with his 7 year old daughter at another. White collar, blue collar, it doesn't matter at The River Grille; people are all the same there. Puts a smile on my face."

Have a business you would like to see in a special spotlight? As a Patch reader, you can nominate a Local Businesses of the Year.

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Please tell us the name of the business, where it is located, why it deserves to be recognized and what specific actions have earned your allegiance. Please be as specific as possible, as your comments may be included in a Patch feature article about the local business.

You can nominate any local business you feel should be recognized. That includes retail stores, restaurants, hardware shops, dry cleaners, plumbers, car mechanics, salons and more. You can even nominate the business you work for if you feel they've gone above and beyond in helping their employees through this uncharted time.

Patch will feature nominated businesses in December. Please submit your nomination by Dec. 10.

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