Best Diner
THE RIDGE DINER
125 KINDERKAMACKROAD, PARK RIDGE,( 201) 391-391-4242, RIDGEDINER. COM
The Ridge can place solo claim on the top spot this year after sharing or flip-flopping with competitors over the years. A classic diner in every sense, it is packed daily with hungry customers ready to feast from its endless menu and be served with asmile.
RUNNERS-UP: MATTHEW’ S DINER WALDWICK STATELINE DINER MAHWAH
New Jerseyans sure dolove their diners and Matthew’ s and Stateline have a loyal and steady following.
Best Breakfast( Tie)
COUNTRYPANCAKEHOUSE
140 E. RIDGEWOOD AVE., RIDGEWOOD,( 201) 444-8395 COUNTRYPANCAKEHOUSE. NET
GOLDBERG’ S BAGELS
327 FRANKLIN AVE., WYCKOFF,( 201) 847-9199, GFBWYCKOFF. COM
The Country Pancake House continues to stack up against the competition with its insanely large portions of flap jacks, chocolate chip cornbread and eggs Benedict. Hungry diners travel from miles around and happily wait in line fortheir turn at the table. Newtothe list this year in the breakfast category, but well known for its bagels, is Goldberg’ s in Wyckoff, which also serves up French toast and blueberry pancakes, as well as an assortment of breakfast sandwiches.
RUNNERS-UP: RAYMOND’ S RIDGEWOOD ALLENDALEEATS! ALLENDALE BENNY’ SLUNCHEONETTE FAIR LAWN GIOVANNA’ S CAFÉ RAMSEY
Nothingbeats a cup of freshly brewed coffee in the morning and a hot plate of breakfast comfort food to start the day. Raymond’ s, AllendaleEats!, Benny’ s Luncheonette and Giovanna’ s all boast a loyal following who regularly sidle up to the counter or slide into a booth to enjoy a morningfeast. Orderup!
Most Kid- Friendly Restaurant
BIGGIE’ SRESTAURANT, RAW BAR AND TAVERN
430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, CARLSTADT,( 201) 933-4000
1315 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY,( 201) 962-9099 BIGGIESCLAMBAR. COM
Biggie’ s has captured yet another new category this year as the most kid-friendly place to eat in Bergen. This restaurant has truly found the recipe for success and when it comes to kids – particularly teens – Biggie’ s offers generous portions of their favorite apps and meals.
RUNNERS-UP: MOMMA’ S KITCHEN MONTVALE ONENATIONGRILLE PARAMUS
Of course you would expect that Italian restaurants and burger joints would score high on the familyfriendly charts and both Momma’ s Kitchen and One Nation Grille have the right combination of menu and atmosphere to make them perfect places to take your kids.
Best Pizza
ANDIAMO
23 HARDENBURGH AVE., HAWORTH,( 201) 384-1551, ANDIAMORESTAURANT. NET
Andiamo can chalk up three wins in the poll this year, including bests for alfresco dining and Italian fare. When itcomes to pizza, try owner Don Dickstein’ s new favorite, which has thinly sliced prosciutto, tomatoes, caramelized onions and Portuguese cheese, or the Harley Pie with spinach, roasted red peppers and Portobello mushrooms.
RUNNERS-UP: KINCHLEY’ STAVERN RAMSEY SANTONI’ S PIZZA GARFIELD ANDRIDGEWOOD
Greatfor families, Kinchley’ sisalways a crowd-pleaser with its signature thin-crust pizza and red-checkered tablecloths. Newcomer Santoni’ s offers thin and regular-crust pizzas with classic toppings like eggplant, anchovies, freshgarlicand pepperoni, not to mention the Jalapeno pie.
Best Alfresco Dining
ANDIAMO
23 HARDENBURGH AVE., HAWORTH,( 201) 384-1551 ANDIAMORESTAURANT. NET
Andiamo tutti to the restaurant that has, once again, captured the top spot for alfresco dining. Under the umbrella or under the stars, Andiamo offers a pleasurable openair dining experience with one of its old school pastas, homemade lasagna with Linda’ s meatballs, or perhaps roasted free-range chicken.
Best Gluten-Free
MOMMA’ S KITCHEN
15 W. GRAND AVE., MONTVALE( 201) 746-9777 MOMMASKITCHENNJ. COM
With gluten-free pasta and pizza on the menu and even gluten-free cheesecake, Momma’ s can deliver that traditional fresh and savory home cooking and never compromiseontaste. Thecomplete menucan be prepared gluten free.
Best Pub Grub
BIGGIE’ SRESTAURANT, RAW BAR AND TAVERN
430 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, CARLSTADT,( 201) 933-4000
1315 ROUTE 17 SOUTH, RAMSEY,( 201) 962-9099 BIGGIESCLAMBAR. COM
Biggie’ s popularity just seems to grow and grow as a crowd-pleaser for every member of the family. It’ s just that kind of fun place where everybody gathers to grab a bite, a beer and some wonderful conversation. It’ salsoawonderful placetocatch agame at the bar with plenty of appsand snacks to keep the party going.
RUNNERS-UP: DAVEY’ S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT MONTVALE ALLENDALE BAR AND GRILL ALLENDALE
These two establishments have long graced the Best of Bergen pages for good reason. Davey’ s offers up traditional pub grub as well as authentic Irish dishes, while Allendale Bar and Grill serves up 8 ounce burgers with a variety of special toppings and delicious sandwiches.
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