7 Bergen Breakfast Options To Start The Day
Enjoy the most important meal at these fantastic local spots.
Who doesn’t love an excuse to go out and feast on a big breakfast? Whether you’re enjoying a weekend morning tradition, grabbing some breakfast for dinner or celebrating an important event with an extravagant brunch, nothing hits the spot like eggs, bacon, pancakes and waffles.
Whatever the reason (maybe you want to celebrate National Waffle Day on Aug. 24?), you’ll find some truly special breakfast spots in Bergen County. And, as our September issue and the unveiling of our 2024 READERS’ CHOICE AWARD winners creeps closer, we wanted to celebrate your 2023 favorites before the new honorees are announced. Grab your maple syrup and check out:
Chit Chat Diner: Over in Hackensack, this diner has every breakfast option you can imagine and then some. Enjoy a specialty omelet or one of their more elaborate creations—we’re eyeing The Stack, a Belgian waffle with chocolate ice cream, candied pecans, strawberries and raspberry sauce.
* 515 Essex St., Hackensack, 201.820.4033
Farmhouse Cafe & Eatery: This option has locations in both Cresskill and Westwood, and a breakfast spread sure to please. Try shakshuka, a Middle Eastern dish with eggs and stewed tomatoes, open face avocado toast and eggs or brioche French toast covered with fresh fruit and Nutella.
* 15 E. Madison Ave., Cresskill, 201.266.8931; 301 Center Ave., Westwood, 201.664.8424
Raymond’s: You can get all the classics and more at this Ridgewood favorite. Make your own omelet, enjoy some huevos rancheros or try pancakes with the special wild Maine blueberry sauce.
*101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201.445.5125
River Edge Diner: There’s no need to overcomplicate what works. Large portions, fluffy pancakes, crispy waffles and eggs any way you can imagine them are served up here.
* 516 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, 201.262.4976
State Line Diner: You can swing by this Mahwah staple for a quintessential diner breakfast any hour you’re craving it. Want something more special? The Holy Cannoli pancakes are decadent with cannoli filling, the Kookie Monster waffle has ice cream and Oreo crumbles and the crab cake eggs benedict is a can’t-miss.
* 375 Rte. 17 N., Mahwah, 201.529.3353
White Maple Café: Stop by for the weekend breakfast/brunch menu at this Ridgewood eatery for pancakes covered in caramelized bananas, braised short ribs eggs Benedict and breakfast bowls galore. Thirsty? Try one of the specialty mocktails for a delicious sip.
*47 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, 201.447.1953
Willow & Whisk: This Wyckoff restaurant takes its breakfast seriously. Satisfy your sweet tooth with either the lemon ricotta pancakes or the brioche French toast with orange-honey butter, or sample any of their many, many egg dishes, from omelets to scrambles to breakfast bowls.
*319 Franklin Ave., Wyckoff, 201.425.9931
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