Festively stroll with friends and family while sampling delicious bites & libations!
The annual community fundraiser returns
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 4-8pm
Get a taste of the food and beverage of the Village during this annual fundraiser benefiting the Montclair Village Association (MVA), a nonprofit and business improvement district serving the community for over 75 years. The Taste of Montclair Village is a great way to get to know Montclair Village – try the best food and drink of the neighborhood and chat with members of the MVA board, business owners and staff! So come out and join the fun this April!
Start at the Village Plaza to pick up your “passport” to participating locations in the district. The passport is your ticket to explore tasty offerings along Mountain, La Salle, Antioch and Moraga streets. Restaurants in the neighborhood will offer samples, snacks, and libations to enjoy. Patrons are welcome to stroll into participating shops hosting open houses with more eateries from the Bay Area all included in the price of the ticket. Participating businesses may also have a special promotion or giveaway to offer visitors.
Participating tasting locations includes:
5 Spiced Kitchen
A Great Good Place for Books
The Book Tree
Colonial Donuts
Crogan’s
Daughter Thai Kitchen
El Agavero
Falafel Corner
Farmstead Cheeses & Wines
Full Belly Bakery
Himalayan Curry House
Isabella Nail Bar
Italian Colors
Ji | The Atelier
Kakui Sushi
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
O Smoothie
Pelago
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Sliver Pizzeria
Taps & Takeout
Taqueria Las Comadres
Yellow Door Cafe
… and more!
Before leaving make sure to head back to the Village Plaza to sit and enjoy your favorite samples, listen to live music, and chat with MVA board members and staff about exciting projects and events coming to Montclair Village in 2025! New this year, visitors can experience family-friendly entertainment (crafts, balloon animals, face painting) and live music by Jazz Education Ensemble (sound production by Dana Jae Audio Collective) while enjoying their tastings at communal, table-style seating sponsored by F&M Bank offered between 4pm-8pm as part of a new Picnic on the Plaza monthly series. Other Picnic on the Plaza dates include April 26 (12pm-4pm) and May 4 (12pm-4pm).
Passports will be picked up at the Montclair Village Association event info booth (2066 Antioch Ct, Oakland).
Standard street parking will be available as well as ample paid parking in the Montclair Parking Garage (6235 La Salle Ave, Oakland).
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As a fundraiser, the Taste of Montclair Village is a fantastic way to have fun while supporting the safety and well being of the district. The Montclair Village Association provides services to keep the area safe, maintaint he feel of the district, provide services to merchants, and offer free and family friendly programming throughout the year. Proceeds from the Taste of Montclair Village will go toward projects and events like the Safety Ambassador Program and Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival!
CALLING ALL MERCHANTS! Businesses interested in participating can fill out the Participation Form HERE.
Picnic on Village Plaza — more info to follow!
Patrons will enjoy free music & entertainment while relaxing at communal tables and dining on food & beverages they’ve purchased from local restaurants.