7 Spots Serving Holiday Meals With Santa

He’s not just in malls! Check out these Bergen locales for a chance to have breakfast, brunch or dinner with the big guy.

Soon, Santa will be taking his yearly sleigh trip around the world to deliver presents. To get through that, he’s not about to skip the most important meal of the day! If visiting Santa at the mall is a holiday tradition, having breakfast with him is just as important to Bergen County families. These events are family-friendly and both spread holiday cheer and do a lot of good; the proceeds of them go to a good cause. Hurry, though! Tickets to these events sell faster than the pancakes.

If you’re looking for a place for your kids to dine with Santa, check out:

• Dec. 16: Not only Santa, but Marty the Elf will make appearances at Neiman Marcus, Paramus at 8:30 a.m. On top of a full breakfast, every child will walk away with a cookie kit. Tickets are $50 for kids ages 3 to 12 and $60 for adults.
• Dec. 17: Santa stops at Assumption Parish in Wood-Ridge for a delicious breakfast. Festivities take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish basement. Tickets are available at the door and cost $5 for children and $10 for adults.
• Dec. 17: On Sunday, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Ramsey Fire Department welcomes Santa to its fire house for a morning of food and festive cheer. Grab some bagels and donuts, snap a few pictures and chat with some firemen. Though admission to this event is free, donations are welcomed.
• Dec. 17: For those getting a later start to the day, reserve a spot at Blue Moon Mexican Cafe in Wyckoff for Brunch with Santa, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A full brunch buffet starts at noon and includes everything from bagels and scrambled eggs to brunch casserole and Mexican jambalaya. Tickets are $13.95 for children and $27.95 for adults.
• Dec. 20: Can’t make it for breakfast? Sit down for Dinner with Santa at the River Edge Diner. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit the diner from 6 to 8 p.m., taking pictures and enjoying disco fries with everyone.
• Dec. 23: Head over to Applebee’s in Garfield from 8 to 10 a.m. for a pancake breakfast and a chance to chat with and receive a small present from St. Nick before the big day. Tickets are $15 each and includes the full meal.
• Dec. 24: Power up on Christmas eve with a breakfast buffet at Fiorentini in Rutherford. Tickets ($35 for children 3 to 12 years, $60 for adults) include bagels, bacon, eggs, sausage, waffles, pancakes, pastries, chocolate fondue, fruit and much more.

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