Denville has quietly become one of the best places to eat in New Jersey, and on Saturday, June 20, Chow Town Food Tours is giving locals a guided way to taste it all in one afternoon, and you can get tickets here. The new Delicious Denville food and history walk takes a small group behind the counter at four of downtown Denville’s standout eateries, with plenty of local history along the way.
Food critics have praised Denville’s dining scene for years, and anyone who has wandered its walkable, 1950s era downtown understands why. The town can look unassuming at first glance, but the food is anything but. Delicious Denville is built to show off that range, from family owned bakeries to one of the most iconic family run restaurants in Morris County.
The tour runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and covers roughly 1 to 1.5 miles of flat, easy walking, so guests should come hungry and ready to stroll. Over three hours, the group visits four local spots, meets the chefs and owners behind them, and hears the stories that shaped Denville’s food culture. Highlights include sweets and treats at the site of the former Broadway Theater, a stop at Cleopatra Sweets for its Middle Eastern inspired desserts, and terrific pub fare with a side of Broadway history at the oldest tavern in town.
What sets this experience apart is the history. Delicious Denville is co-led by the Denville Historical Society, with local historian Vito Bianco, who literally wrote the book on the Town of Denville, lending his expertise. You can even find his authoritative history guide at the local library. With the country marking its 250th anniversary this year, Bianco’s insights turn a food walk into a genuine trip back in time.
There is a community payoff too. A portion of every ticket benefits the Denville Historical Society, the nonprofit, volunteer run organization that helps preserve and share the town’s past. Buying a ticket helps fund that work, which makes this more than a meal. It is a small investment back into Denville itself.
It also makes for an easy summer outing. The walk works just as well for a date, a group of friends, or anyone new to the area who wants a fast, fun crash course in what Denville does best. Every stop comes with a tasting, so there is no need to plan dinner around it. Just show up ready to eat.
Chow Town Food Tours is the work of Max Gray, a North Jersey native on a mission to prove the state’s suburbs can hold their own against any city for flavor. His walking tours have introduced food lovers to hidden gems across South Orange, Montclair, Madison, Morristown, and beyond, always pausing to connect guests with the people doing the cooking. Delicious Denville brings that same format home to Morris County.
Tickets are $94.95 per person, and the June 20 walk is open for booking now. Guided food tours tend to fill up, so anyone hoping to join should reserve ahead.
You can check availability and book online on the Chow Town Food Tours website.
