Summit blends small-town charm with sophisticated living and seamless connectivity. Originally settled in the early 1700s, the area was officially incorporated as the City of Summit in 1899, evolving from its roots as a Revolutionary War lookout known as “Beacon Hill.”
Downtown Summit centers around Springfield Avenue, where local boutiques, national retailers, and a strong dining scene come together. Highlights include Summit House for seasonal fare, Fiorino’s for Tuscan cuisine, and the iconic Summit Diner, a community favorite since 1938.
Independent shops, wellness studios, and a thriving arts scene including the community-focused Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, add to the neighborhood feel. With regular downtown events and a walkable layout, Summit fosters a vibrant sense of community year-round.
Jefferson Primary, PreK and kindergarten.
Wilson Primary, PreK and kindergarten.
Brayton, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln-Hubbard, Washington, elementary schools, 1st through 5th grades.
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School, 6th through 8th grades.
Summit High School, 9th through 12th grades.
Private schools:
Oak Knoll, Catholic girl’s school, 7th through 12th grades.
Co-ed grade school on the same campus.
Oratory Preparatory, Catholic boy’s school, 7th through 12th grades.
Kent Place School, Girl’s school, kindergarten through 12th grades.
Briant Park
Hidden Valley Park
Ogden Gensemer Park
Passaic River Parkway
Soldiers Memorial Field
Summit Park Line
Watchung Reservation
Wilson Park
Aubrey’s Corner
Ani Ramen House
Antico Arturo
AzucaR Restaurant
BarBacoa
Blossom Asian Bistro
Due 360 Tapas
Farinolio
Felina Summit
Fin Raw Bar & Kitchen
Fiorino
Four Monkeys
Huntley Taverne
Jack’s Surf & Turf
La Foccacia
La Pastaria
Office Tavern & Grill
O Sole Mio Pizzeria & Grill
Playa Bowls
Roots Steakhouse
SQR Artisan Pizza
Sofun Noodle Bar
Summit Diner
Summit House
Summit Greek Grill
Tacoria
Times Thai Streatery
The Committed Pig
The Office Tavern Grill
Village Trattoria
Wineberies
Bake
Batavia Cafe
Boxwood Coffee
Fresh Press Juice Co.
Gregorys Coffee
Kai Poke & Tea
Manhattan Bagel
Magic Fountain Ice Cream
Peppercorn Diner
Sam’s Delicatessen
Serra Doce
Starbucks
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Summit Community Center
Summit Community Pool
Summit Downtown
Summit Public Library
The Summit YMCA
The Summit Historical Society
The Summit Playhouse
The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey