Best of Bergen- 2013- Restaurants & Food Readers’ Choice Awards

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Bagels

1. Buono Bagels
885 Route 17 South
Ramsey
201.825.2500

2. Goldberg’s Famous Bagels
327 Franklin Ave.
Wyckoff
201.847.9199

3. Ronnie’s Bagels
118 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.664.4543

Bakery

1. Sugar Flake Bake Shop
257 Westwood Ave
Westwood
201.664.1253

2. Sweet Indulgences
120B W. Shore Ave.
Dumont
201.384.2253

3. Palisades Park Bakery
325 Broad Ave.
Palisades Park
201.944.3192

Bar Food

1. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. Davey’s
5 Park St.
Montvale
201.391.9356

2. The Cornerstone
84 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.666.8688

3. Mahwah Bar & Grill
2 Island Rd.
Mahwah
201.529.8056

Barbecue

1. Cubby’s
249 S. River St.
Hackensack
201.488.9389

1. Fink’s BBQ Smokehouse
26 W. Madison Ave.
Dumont
201.384.3210

2. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. Blind Boar Bar-B-Que
595 Broadway
Norwood
201.784.6900

Breakfast

1. Buono Bagels
885 Route 17 South
Ramsey
201.825.2500

2. Raymond’s
101 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood
201.445.5125

3. Country Pancake House
140 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood
201.444.8395

3. Jack’s Cafe
325 Broadway
Westwood
201.666.0400

Burgers

1. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. Smash Burger
556 Route 17 N
Paramus
201.670.1120

3. The Iron Horse
20 Washington Ave.
Westwood
201.666.9682

Butcher

1. Karl Ehmer’s
120 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.664.1477

1. Waldwick Prime Meats
384 Main St.
Wyckoff
201.447.3340

2. Best Glatt Meat
543 Cedar Ln.
Teaneck
201.801.0444

BYO Restaurant

1. Matsu Sushi & Grill
140 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.930.1896

2. Cafe Amici
4 Sycamore Ave
Ho-Ho-Kus
201.389.6377

2. Cafe Matisse
167 Park Ave
Rutherford
201.935.2995

Candy

1. Conrad’s Confectionery
107 Westwood Ave
Westwood
201.497.6280

2. Matisse Chocolatier
260 Grand Ave
Englewood
201.568.2288

3. Genevieve’s Homemade Candy
174 Ray St
Garfield
973.772.8816

Cannoli

1. Rispoli Pastry Shop
824 Broad Ave
Ridgefield
201.943.6002

2. D Anna’s Pastry Shop
323 Passaic St
Garfield
973.777.5138

2. Lyndhurst Pastry Shop
256 Ridge Rd
Lyndhurst
201.939.3951

Caterer

1. Market Basket
813 Franklin Lake Rd.
Franklin Lakes
201.891.2000

2. Great Foods Market
225 Kinderkamack Rd
Oradell
201.265.2235

3. Annabella’s Salumeria
246 Hackensack St
East Rutherford
201.804.0303

Cheap Eats

1. Rosie’s Weenie Wagon
W. Nordhoff Pl. & W. Sheffield Ave
W Englewood
201.741.4334

2. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

3. Kinchley’s Tavern
586 N. Franklin Tpk
Ramsey
201.934.7777

Cheese Shop

1. Super Cellars
32 S. Broad St.
Ridgewood
201.445.1777

2. Maywood’s Marketplace
78 W. Pleasant Ave.
Maywood
201.843.8361

3. Fairway Market
30 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Paramus
201.444.5455

3. Jerry’s Homemade
410 S. Dean St.
Englewood
201.871.7108

Cheese Steak

1. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. Jack’s Cafe
325 Broadway
Westwood
201.666.0400

3. Davey’s
5 Park St.
Montvale
201.391.9356

Chinese Restaurant

1. Empire Hunan
38-16 Broadway
Fair Lawn
201.398.0988

2. Golden Dynasty
295 Kinderkamack Rd.
Hillsdale
201.358.8685

3. Taipei Noodle House
483 Cedar Ln.
Teaneck
201.836.8230

Chocolate

1. Matisse Chocolatier
260 Grand Ave.
Englewood
201.568.2288

2. Hanna Krause’s Homemade Candy
89 Westview Ave.
Paramus
888.657.2973

3. Conrad’s Confectionery
107 Westwood Ave.
Westwood
201.497.6280

Coffee Shop

1. Sogno Coffee House
425 Broadway
Westwood
201.497.3628

2. Moon Doggie Coffee Roasters
108 W. Pleasant Ave.
Maywood
201.556.0111

3. Cool Beans International Coffees & Teas
304 Kinderkamack Rd.
Oradell
201.634.1400

Cookies

1. Sugar Flake Bake Shop
257 Westwood Ave
Westwood
201.664.1253

2. Sook Pastry
24 S. Broad St.
Ridgewood
201.493.2500

Cupcakes

1.Sweet Indulgences
120B W. Shore Ave.
Dumont
201.384.2253

2. Mr. Cupcakes
390 Hackensack Ave.
Hackensack
201.342.2293

3. Cupcakes by Carousel
31 N. Dean St
Englewood
201.608.5092

Diner

1. The Ridge Diner
125 Kinderkamack Rd.
Park Ridge
201.391.4242

2. Chit Chat Diner
515 Essex St.
Hackensack
201.820.4029

2. Stateline Diner
375 Route 17 North
Mahwah
201.529.3353

3. Daily Treat
177 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood
201.652.9113

Farmers Market

1. Ramsey Farmers Market
Main St. Train Station
Ramsey
201.675.6866

2. Closter Farmers Market
19 Vervalen St.
Closter

2. Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Rd.
Hillsdale
201.666.0472

French Restaurant

1. Harvest Bistro & Bar
252 Schraalenburgh Rd.
Closter
201.750.9966

1. Latour
6 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood
201.445.5056

2. Madeleine’s Petit Paris
416 Tappan Rd.
Northvale
201.767.0063

3. The Chef’s Table
754 Franklin Ave.
Franklin Lakes
201.891.6644

Gelato

1. Café Amici
4 Sycamore Ave.
Ho-Ho-Kus
201.389.6377

2. Four Seasons Ice Cream
228 Market St.
Elmwood Park
201.703.1771

3. A Mano
24 Franklin Ave.
Ridgewood
201.493.2000

3. Your Way Café
22 Jefferson Ave.
Westwood
201.383.0507

Gluten-Free Goodies

1. Sugar Flake Bake Shop
257 Westwood Ave
Westwood
201.664.1253

2. Whole Foods
300 Bergen Town Center
Paramus
201.226.1244

3. Maywood Pancake House
92 W. Pleasant Ave.
Maywood
201.880.7842

Gourmet Grocery

1. Market Basket
813 Franklin Lake Rd.
Franklin Lakes
201.891.2000

2. Fairway Market
30 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Paramus
201.444.5455

2. Maywood’s Marketplace
78 W. Pleasant Ave.
Maywood
201.843.8361

3. Whole Foods
300 Bergen Town Center
Paramus
201.226.1244

Greek Restaurant

1. It’s Greek to Me
487 Broadway
Westwood
201.722.3511

2. The Greek Village
211 Livingston St.
Northvale
201.750.8570

3. Varka Estiatorio
30 N. Spruce St.
Ramsey
201.995.9333

Hummus

1. Pickle Licious
384 Cedar Ln.
Teaneck
201.833.0100

2. Mezza
20 Jefferson Ave.
Westwood
201.722.8822

3. Lisa’s Mediterranean Cuisine
28 Oak St.
Ridgewood
201.251.8686

Ice Cream

1. Van Dyk’s Ice Cream
145 Ackerman Ave.
Ridgewood
201.444.1429

2. Ice Cream Charlie’s
200 Park Ave.
Rutherford
201.939.8133

3. Conrad’s Confectionery
107 Westwood Ave.
Westwood
201.497.6280

Indian Restaurant

1. Brick Lane Curry House
34 Franklin Ave.
Ridgewood
201.670.7311

2. Maharani
89 Main St.
Fort Lee
201.585.8226

3. Bhoj
430 Market St.
Elmwood Park
201.797.6800

3. Mantra
275 Route 4 West
Paramus
201.342.8868

Interior Design

1. Ivy Inn
268 Terrace Ave.
Hasbrouck Heights
201.393.7699

2. Chakra
144 Route 4 East
Paramus
201.556.1530

3. Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern
1 E. Franklin Tpk.
Ho-Ho-Kus
201.445.4115

3. Saddle River Inn
2 Barnstable Ct.
Saddle River
201.825.4016

Irish Pub

1. PJ Finnegan’s
274 Fairview Ave.
Westwood
201.664.7576

2. The Shannon Rose
1200 Route 17 North
Ramsey
201.962.7602

3.Davey’s
5 Park St.
Montvale
201.391.9356

Italian Deli

1. Dante’s
570 Kinderkamack Rd.
River Edge
201.262.3232

1. Italian Riviera
8 E. Prospect St.
Waldwick
201.652.9415

2. Lotito’s
81 Interstate Shopping Center
Ramsey
201.327.6066

3. Vitamia & Sons
206 Harrison Ave.
Lodi
973.546.1140

Italian Restaurant

1. Dimora Ristorante
100 Piermont Rd.
Norwood
201.750.5000

2. Sanducci’s Trattoria
620 Kinderkamack Rd.
River Edge
201.599.0600

3. Andiamo
23 Hardenburgh Ave.
Haworth
201.384.1551

Japanese Restaurant

1. Matsu Sushi & Grill
140 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.930.1896

2. Sakura Bana
43 Franklin Ave.
Ridgewood
201.447.6525

3. Kiku
5-9 Route 9 West
Alpine
201.767.6322

Jewish Deli

1. The Kosher Nosh
894 Prospect St.
Glen Rock
201.445.1186

2. Foster Village Kosher Delicatessen
469 S. Washington Ave.
Bergenfield
201.384.7100

3. Harold’s Deli
10 Polito Ave.
Lyndhurst
201.935.2600

Kid’s Parties

1. Bounce Safari
3 North St.
Waldwick
201.857.4000

1. Suhka Arts Center
76 Schraalenburgh Rd.
Harrington Park
201.768.2455

2. Screamin’ Parties
651 Route 17 South
Paramus
201.444.8883

Kid-Friendly Restaurant

1. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. Northvale Classic Diner
247 Livingston St.
Northvale
201.767.6267

3. Andiamo
23 Hardenburgh Ave.
Haworth
201.384.1551

Margaritas

1. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
327 Franklin Ave.
Wyckoff
201.848.4088

2. Jalapenos Mexican Grille
930 Prospect St.
Glen Rock
201.445.5566

3. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

Mexican Restaurant

1. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
327 Franklin Ave.
Wyckoff
201.848.4088

1. Rosa Mexicano
390 Hackensack Ave.
Hackensack
201.489.9100

2. Cinco De Mayo
140 Franklin Tpk.
Waldwick
201.251.0700

Mozzarella

1. Annabella’s Salumeria
246 Hackensack St.
East Rutherford
201.804.0303

1. Bella Campania Ristorante
456 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.666.7700

2. Italian Riviera
8 E. Prospect St.
Waldwick
201.652.9415

2. Jerry’s Homemade
410 S. Dean St.
Englewood
201.871.7108

Olives

1. Pickle Licious
384 Cedar Ln.
Teaneck
201.833.0100

2. Fairway Market
30 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Paramus
201.444.5455

3. Varka Estiatorio
30 N. Spruce St.
Ramsey
201.995.9333

Organic Health Food Shop

1. Organico
495 N. Franklin Tpk. Ste. 1
Ramsey
201.934.5511

2. Whole Foods
300 Bergen Town Center
Paramus
201.226.1244

3. Food for Life
489 Sylvan Ave.
Englewood Cliffs
201.541.5433

Outdoor Dining

1. Ivy Inn
268 Terrace Ave.
Hasbrouck Heights
201.393.7699

2. Classic Quiche Café
330 Queen Anne Rd.
Teaneck
201.692.0150

2. Portobello
175 Ramapo Valley Rd.
Oakland
201.337.8990

Pancakes

1. Country Pancake House
140 E. Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood
201.444.8395

2. The Original Pancake House
1638 Schlosser St.
Fort Lee
201.585.0905

Pizza

1. Brooklyn Pizza
15 Oak St.
Ridgewood
201.493.7600

2. Kinchley’s Tavern
586 N. Franklin Tpk.
Ramsey
201.934.7777

3. Ridgemont Pizza and Restaurant
181 Kinderkamack Rd.
Park Ridge
201.505.0999

3. Rudy’s Ristorante and Pizza
71 Closter Plaza
Closter
201.768.8444

Prix Fix Menu

1. Ivy Inn
268 Terrace Ave.
Hasbrouck Heights
201.393.7699

2. Giovanni’s Restaurant
430 Market St.
Elmwood Park
201.791.3000

3. Babylon
606 Kinderkamack Rd.
River Edge
201.646.0005

3. Sear House
411 Piermont Rd.
Closter
201.292.4612

Romantic Restaurant

1. Ivy Inn
268 Terrace Ave.
Hasbrouck Heights
201.393.7699

2. Bacari Grill
800 Ridgewood Rd.
Washington Township
201.358.6330

2. Café Panache
130 E. Main St.
Ramsey
201.934.0030

3. Chakra
144 Route 4 East
Paramus
201.556.1530

Salads

1. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. The Rolling Pin Cafe
341 Broadway
Westwood
201.666.4660

3. Brasserie
4 Washington St.
Tenafly
201.266.6400

3. Cafe Amici
4 Sycamore Ave.
Ho-Ho-Kus
201.389.6377

Seafood Restaurant

1. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. Oceanos Oyster Bar & Sea Grill
2-27 Saddle River Rd.
Fair Lawn
201.796.0546

3. Varka Estiatorio
30 N. Spruce St.
Ramsey
201.995.9333

Steak Restaurant

1. The River Palm Terrace
209 Ramapo Valley Rd
Mahwah
201.529.1111

2. Morton’s
1 Riverside Sq.
Hackensack
201.487.1303

2. The Capital Grille
1 Garden State Plaza
Paramus
201.845.7040

3. Park West Tavern
30 Oak St.
Ridgewood
201.445.5400

3. The Park Steakhouse
151 Kinderkamack Rd.
Park Ridge
201.930.1300

Sushi

1. Matsu Sushi & Grill
140 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.930.1896

2. Ho-Ho-Kus Sushi Café
29 Sheridan Ave.
Ho-Ho-Kus
201.670.7677

3. Fuki Sushi
828 Kinderkamack Rd.
River Edge
201.225.0160

Tacos

1. Jalapeños Mexican Grille
930 Prospect St.
Glen Rock
201.445.5566

2. Blue Moon Mexican Café
327 Franklin Ave.
Wyckoff
201.848.4088

3. Chipotle
1255 Route 17 S #3
Ramsey
201.818.0185

3. Moe’s Southwest Grill
380 Ridge Rd
Mahwah
201.529.2003

Tea Shop

1. Harmony Tea Room
11 Bergen St.
Westwood
201.664.2608

2. The Rolling Pin Café
341 Broadway
Westwood
201.666.4660

3. Café Angelique
1 Piermont Rd.
Tenafly
201.541.1010

Thai Restaurant

1. Pimaan Thai Restaurant
79 Kinderkamack Rd.
Emerson
201.967.0440

2. Ridge Thai
50 Chestnut St.
Ridgewood
201.493.9929

3. Bangkok Garden
261 Main St.
Hackensack
201.487.2620

3. Pho Thai-Lao Kitchen
219 Maywood Ave.
Maywood
201.712.0700

Vegetarian Restaurant

1. Veggie Heaven
473 Cedar Ln.
Teaneck
201.836.0887

2. Park and Orchard
240 Hackensack St.
East Rutherford
201.939.9292

Wings

1. Biggie’s Clam Bar
430 Route 17 South
Carlstadt
201.933.4000

2. The Cornerstone
84 Broadway
Hillsdale
201.666.8688

3. Miller’s Ale House
270 Route 4 East
Paramus
201.342.4800

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