Inside a former bank building on Valley Road, a mom-and-pop burger joint serves 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef with no hormones or antibiotics, proving premium quality doesn’t require a premium location.
Owners Dan and Day opened this spot with a simple philosophy: cows raised on pasture with a natural all-grass diet produce better beef that’s more nutritious for customers.
The restaurant creates everything from house-made bacon jam to first-cut premium pastrami, while their Wagyu beef smash burgers deliver juicy, flavorful patties on soft Martin’s Potato Rolls.
How Dan & Day’s Won Montclair’s Hearts
Dan & Day’s captured Montclair’s heart by introducing grass-fed beef burgers that taste noticeably better than conventional beef while supporting sustainable farming practices.
Parents discovered the gluten-free options made with incredibly soft bread that actually tastes good, solving the longtime challenge of finding quality GF food kids genuinely enjoy.
Parents discovered the gluten-free options made with incredibly soft bread that actually tastes good, solving the longtime challenge of finding quality GF food kids genuinely enjoy.
The Wagyu smash burger became an instant sensation with its super juicy, flavorful patties and fire burger sauce that customers describe as “absolutely unreal” 🔥
The Glazed Cronut Burger — a double smash burger with sautéed onions and American cheese served on a toasted glazed cronut — showcases the creative innovation that sets them apart.
Picky eaters who normally refuse burgers finished theirs in two minutes and immediately asked for another, proving Dan and Day’s quality wins over even the toughest critics.
The Bacon Jam Fries, topped with aged white cheddar, chipotle aioli, garlic aioli, and house-made bacon jam, became borderline addictive among regulars.
Food Highlights
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Avocado BLT Burger: AÂ fresh combination featuring grass-fed beef with aged white cheddar cheese, arugula, tomato, antibiotic-free bacon, and avocado.
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Glazed Cronut Burger: The most unique offering features two grass-fed smash burgers with sautéed onions and American cheese served on a toasted glazed cronut from Glaze.
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Pastrami Smash Burger: This premium specialty piles two smashed Wagyu beef patties with sautéed onions, American cheese, burger sauce, and first-cut premium pastrami on a toasted Martin’s potato roll.
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Original Burger: This classic grass-fed option tops grass-fed beef with aged white cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and mayo.
- Wagyu Smash Burger: This customer favorite features two Wagyu smash patties (2 oz. each) topped with burger sauce, sautéed onions, pickles, and American cheese on a Martin’s Potato Roll.
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Bacon Jam Burger: This signature creation combines grass-fed beef with aged white cheddar cheese, arugula, garlic aioli, chipotle aioli, and house-made bacon jam.
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Chipotle BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: This smoky option combines grass-fed beef with American cheese, antibiotic-free bacon, sautéed onions, chipotle aioli, and BBQ sauce — the double sauce creates rich, complex flavors
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Classic Black Bean Burger: A homemade veggie burger topped with aged white cheddar cheese, arugula, tomato, and truffle honey mustard.
Atmosphere 🏦
The restaurant occupies a former bank building on Valley Road, creating a unique setting that’s clean and pleasant without being fancy.
The casual counter-service format allows guests to order quickly and receive their food within minutes, perfect for busy families.
The comfortable atmosphere makes this equally appropriate for quick solo lunches or bringing the entire family for dinner.
Bottom Line đź’Ż
Visit Dan & Day’s Burgers & Shakes for 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef with no hormones or antibiotics, creative options like the Glazed Cronut Burger and house-made bacon jam, exceptional gluten-free choices with soft bread that tastes amazing, and supporting friendly local owners who care deeply about ingredient quality and customer satisfaction.
Address:
598 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
đź“ž (973) 893-5805
🕔 Sun-Thu 11:30 AM–8:30 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM–9:30 PM