This is a cute shopping center that has some things you could go out for…read more They do have mostly everything that you would need. Nail salon, a supermarket (overpriced, UPS store, Baskin Robbins, and a deli. It's all in one strip so its very easy to get one place to the next. There really isn't anywhere in terms of shopping, but if you need to get any other errands done, this shopping center is probably the best bet!

This long strip mall has been around for a long time, even longer before I was born! Back then,…read moremost (if not all) of the units were filled with retail stores. Finding a parking spot at any part of this place was never an issue during that time. In the 90s, the notable anchors included Toys R Us, Kids R Us, Marshall's, and Shop-Rite. Of course, we can't forget about the department store called Caldor's. Yeah, I went to that store when I was a little kid for clothing, toys, and more. I bet you folks during the 90s time period (and maybe earlier?) remember that store. There was also the movie theater. I remember seeing the structure, but never caught a flick there. I don't even remember if it was still operational during the 90s. I bet you folks remember that too. Today, the strip mall consists of various stores that sell clothing and general merchandise. There are also stores that separately sell some electronics (Radio Shack), school supplies (Becker's), and video games (GameStop). Finally, there are places to grab something to eat in the main unit (Five Guys, Let's Yo), and in separate, stand-alone locations (Wendy's, Arby's, Buffet, and TGI Friday's). Hard to decide on where to go? The movie theater was replaced by Michael's, which sold supplies for arts and crafts. Caldor's space was replaced by Kohl's. The types of merchandise that Caldor's carried was no different than Kohl's. Kids R Us was replaced by Office Depot (small store that sold office supplies before closing down) and Sears Outlet, which sold refurbished appliances and units with broken or missing parts at low prices. So where do you want to go? Whenever I come here, I usually go to either ShopRite, Kohl's, or Dollar Tree on separate occasions. Sometimes I would go to Michael's and Marshall's, but only when necessary. I would also go to the buffet if I'm craving a huge lunch and TGI Friday's if I'm craving a good dinner or a drink with my friend. It's really great to have all those places in one spot within close proximity for those who lived close-by. Today, there were more empty spaces in the strip mall compared to long ago. It would be nice if interesting stores fill up those spaces someday. Also, prepare for the possibility of parking far away from the store that you really want to go to, especially on weekends. This is usually the case with Kohl's at times, in which the parking lot in front of the store would be so filled that you would either have to wait for a spot to open up or simply park in another part of the strip mall and walk far out. Sometimes, Shop-Rite is like that too, but again, this occurs more often with Kohl's. The close proximity of the places that I usually patronize here make me a fan!

It was a fun and easy time between shopping And a place to enjoy both…read more My girl friend and I decided to give TGIF a shot. We were welcomed right off the bat. Andre was working the bar and tables. He was un intrepid when it came down to our order. A spot on for a long Island ice tea and a sprite. Took 2 minutes. The food order was right behind no fooling around. The burgers came out as were ordered. Mine was rare. A good place to grab lunch while shopping.

This plaza is on Route 22 and has some nice shops here. Outback Steakhouse is the one I frequent…read morebut they also have a Verizon and Yogurt shop that I went too. Parking is not that bad and is plentiful.

Essex Green has improved, slightly, over the years. I remember a time when it was a vibrant and…read morebustling area to shop and eat, especially the TGIFriday's and movie theater. Then, it practically turned into an empty circumference of vacant storefronts. Now, there are viable options, depending on what you're looking for. The newest/most recent additions are Burlington and Five Below. There's a big ShopRite around the bend and a Total Wine.

So I need to give Essex Green five stars knowing how much it has improved over the years. If you…read morecompare it to K-Mart Plaza just down Prospect Ave, it's 5 stars. There are more store tenants now (it's less deserted) and there's a variety of businesses - from the Shoprite, AMC Dine-In, Panera, Dry Cleaners, Jerry's Art Store, Five Below, Macy's, Burlington, etc. In recent years, a West Orange Starbucks Drive-Thru popped up in Essex Green also. I'm optimistic that more businesses will set up shop there, perhaps even some of the artisan vendors or activity spaces that Monique suggests in her review. It's more likely now with the new Stonehill complex and the new location of the West Orange Public Library on Rooney Circle. Fingers crossed!

Clark Commons is a nice shopping Center which opened 10 years ago (August 2015). Whole Foods is…read morethe Anchor store in this shopping center. There are 4 entrances and 3 exits & sufficient parking; however, the aisles are narrow & congestion is a problem when it's busy. The 27 stores surround the parking lot. There is a nice choice of stores. Many are Chain Stores and Restaurants. I wish they had a Vegetarian or Vegan restaurant. These are the stores there: Petco Barnes & Noble (opened in August 2025) Whole Foods Market (includes a restaurant/pub) Hallmark (Cards, Gifts) Home Goods (Kitchen supplies & more) Five Below Ulta Mattress Firm Michael's (Arts & Crafts) Verizon Wireless - Victra Clark L.A. Fitness PNC Bank Carter's / OshKosh B'gosh The Vitamin Shoppe City MD Urgent Care (since 2017) VisionWorks (Eye exams, Eyeglasses) The RESTAURANTS & Take Out foods are: Panera Bread ~ yummy (with drive-thru) Chipotle Panda Express Applebee's Smashburger Blaze Pizza Crumbl Cookies (opened in March 2022) - read separate reviews on this store elsewhere (Google, Yelp, Clark Neighbor, etc.) It's right across the street (with a traffic light to cross safely) from Hyatt Hills Golf Course, which also has Miniature Golf. Some shops that have closed: Red Mango, Party City, Noodles & Company

This is a nice outdoor shopping plaza. There are a few places to choose from for dining- Clark Bar…read moreand Applebee's for a restaurant vibe, or quick eats like Blaze Pizza, Panera, smash burger, and Panda Express. There is a nice variety of stores as well; Carter's/osh kosh Bgosh, Torrid, Ulta, Hallmark, Petsmart, HomeGoods, Michaels, and others. Also a Whole Foods, so it's a good one stop shop if you shop at these stores and live or commute nearby. There are a ton of great stores outside of the plaza as well, a Barnes and Noble, Target, Hand and Stone, and plenty of good food options are all within a 2 mile radius. The stores are all fairly new and well maintained and the plaza can get a bit busy but there is plenty of parking. It's a good place to shop if you're tired of the mall or don't want to deal with the crowds at the mall. 5/5

The actual name of this location is Harrison Plaza…read more Parking spots are always available. You can find Quick Check, Carvel, Community Bank, Party Horizon, Dunkins, Rite Aid, Zizzis Salon, Chinese Restaurant, Karate School, Nino's Pizzeria & a Dr.'s office. Wendy's is located across the street. This is a good pit stop when coming off/onto 280 or when heading to the path station.

I frequent this mini mall when I visit my godmother's house and need something quick. There is a…read moreRite Aid, Radio Shack, Chinese good, Dunkin Donuts, and other stores. Parking is huge so there should never be a problem. It seems never crowded which is a good thing but hopefully not a trend were stores start closing down. Stop by if you are ever in the area and you need something quick.

The biggest strip mall in hillside and the busiest due to all the stores. They have a Tmobile, Pho…read moreplace, Chinese place, Gamestop, pharmacy, Chase bank, and other stores. Talk about variety. Parking lot is big but gets packed. Just watch out because people speed through the parking lot. Sales tax here is also 3% which is a plus.

Ahh, this strip mall has been around for a really long time, even longer before I was born in the…read moreextreme early 90s. When I was a little toddler in Garwood, my dad would take me out here just to walk around. There was an "open space" area with visible steel structures where I used to just run around briefly during those times. Today, that "open space" is still there. This strip mall has two anchor stores. Since the early 90s, those anchor stores were Walgreens and Kings. During the 90s, they had some other notable stores that I remember either going into or passed by when I was little. Those stores included Radio Shack, Encore Books (I bet a lot of you during those times remember this store!), Dress Barn, an Eye DR place, a liquor store, and a laundromat. The roof tops on the strip mall were green, and some green circles were visible on some parts of the strip mall as well. The parking lot is huge, and reasonably sized for all of the patrons here. The parking lot is also for patrons only, since they don't like commuters parking for the purpose of boarding trains. In the 90s, the parking area revealed a lot of old, faded parking stripes and designs, which proved that the parking layout was different long before I existed. But fast forward to today, the old parking decals are long gone, and the lot itself is quite smoother than before. Today, the stores that are still in business since the 90s include Kings, Dress Barn, an Eye Dr place (with different name), and a laundromat. Encore Books was gone and the space was probably taken over by Pet Valu. Walgreens moved further down the road, and Crunch Fitness took their former spot, thus making them an anchor. The liquor store got replaced by GNC. The steel structures were covered up in the "open space" area. The roof tops are still green today, as well as the circles, except for the one circle on top of Investors Bank. Not sure why that was painted with a different color. Overall, this strip mall serves the purpose of catering to the patrons in a very small town. I've never had an issue with parking here at all. Walking from one end of the strip mall to the other is pleasant. But be patient when trying to make a left turn into the strip mall from South Avenue as the opposing traffic can be very hectic at times. Cheers!