Comfort Food Restaurants near Hackensack, NJ

“I couldn’t believe how great the food was. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. In addition the atmosphere was wonderful and our server Andrew In Hackensack NJ was such a delight. He totally paid attention to my nut allergy and had the manager bring my meal out to ensure it was nut free. We are definitely going back! 😃“

“I used to go to Boston Market with my parents all the time when I was a kid. So when I found out there was one still opened, I had to go!! The chef was a sweetheart and let me try a few options. The stuffing was juicier and more flavorful than I remembered. The chicken and sweet potatoes have always satisfied my heart. However, the new addition to the menu might be my new favorite Plantains!!! They were soft and tasty!! I will be back.“

“Visited on a rainy day to celebrate our anniversary. It was a small and cozy space. Felt very intimate. We sat on the bar and it was interesting watching the chefs preparing the food. Everything was absolutely delicious. Our reservation was 5:30 on a Sunday night and we were able to do the happy hour. Literally picked everything from the bites section. The Momo’s were delicious and freshly made. Drinks were delicious. We ordered the jolly duck leg with fried rice and they were AMAZING! Highly recommended and will def come back!“

“Had a great time, great food and good beers 🍺“

“Went 1st time today for my Birthday - it was GREAT!💙👍“

“Local favorite. Can’t go wrong. It’s not cheap, but worth it. I’d pass on the scallion pancakes. They barely have scallion or scallion flavor. But my main gripe is please hire competent behind the POS. Why am I asking 2 and 3 times if an order was received? Why are you answering “hello?” Instead of Handpulled Noodle? And why are you saying the restaurant is on 148th? Lol it’s in on Broadway between 148th and 149th. Just a very bizarre experience on a Friday night.“

“JUST TRY IT.

This place is a dive bar. If you like dive bars it's 5/5 but the atmosphere is nothing special.

The beer cheese spread, however, IS something special. As far as I can tell it's just shredded cheddar blitzed together with beet and a little hit sauce but it's incredible. You get a bunch of slices of dense crusty toasted bread and some raw garlic cloves with it. You rub the garlic over the bread to get some garlic on it then spread the cheese over it and something magical happens. The toast is dense enough that it scrapes garlic off the clove more than you would think and that spicy garlic plus the cheese spread is just awesome. Like all the beT recipes it is simplicity itself yet the result is many times more than the sum of the parts.

Beer selection is pretty good too.“

“Atmosphere is excellent, food is delicious and service and staff are friendly and amazing. We love our neighborhood eatery.“

“EXCEPTIONAL Food & Service. Billy and Tom are awesome, friendly and professional. The food is so yummy and I would recommend them to any events that you're having from weddings, going-away parties, birthdays, memorials, etc. Keep up the fantastic work that you're doing.“

“Wow! After looking at many places on Columbus that just didn’t thrill us, we were SO happy to find the incredibly delicious Mexican cuisine at Nina’s last night I had the Cochinita Pibil (with an orange habanero salsa on the side that will let you know who’s boss…) and my old friend had Enchiladas Mole with chicken. Excellent and authentic food with warm, friendly staff, and a great bar selection with many tequilas. Nina’s is great! Reasonable too! Glad to give credit where it’s due to this 7mo old establishment that I hope stays for many years! Will return for more!“

“I love their grill cheese. I love going there food and service is amazing. The lady who takes the orders, she's a sweet heart. She is very professional, polite and she always greets me with s smile. I love her. Thank you for giving me wonderful service.“

“I first went here before a show a few years ago and I had a phenomenal experience then. I had a braised short rib dish of some kind, and it was delicious.

On my birthday, I had plans to see a movie at the AMC and this restaurant was the first place I thought of for a late breakfast/lunch. I got the mushroom/spinach omelette with their potatoes (which I specifically ordered well done, and they did it PERFECTLY), and a side of their sausage. DELICIOUS. The black and white malted milkshake was as satisfying as I could’ve expected.

I went again a couple weeks later for another lunch, and had an even better experience. The corned beef hash and eggs was truly incredible. My partner also loved her huevos rancheros. Benny at the bar remembered us from our last visit, and gave us the best service you could ever ask for both times.

Edit: This has been our new go-to spot. So I’ve added more photos from our visits.“

“Always good and you call relax and have a conversation. Love seeing the pride crowd enjoying themselves !“

“Hands down the best Ecuadorian restaurant in Newark for lunch and dinner! Large portions and great quality food. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming. I miss the previous owners will be missed but the current ones know what they're doing.“

“The food and the service was amazing! The short rib was soft as butter, the pork rib was juicy and flavorful and the fish was delicious! I highly recommend this place. 🙌🏾🔥“

“My 3rd Time Trying This Noodle Bar In My Neighborhood. Its becoming one of my favorite places for Dumplings. Love the Aesthetics and the warm vibe you feel❤ Inexpensive yet a fulfilling meal. Thank you to the cashier whose always friendly and kind to me🥰“

“Absolutely Incredible food and family Owned service“

“Cosy atmosphere, great food and friendly people.“

“Definitivamente las mejores quesadillas de Tinga al carbón.“

“Normally I hate wings. This place makes heaven. I can't stop eating and ordering these double fried wings OMGGGGG. SO GOOOOD! Kimbop was good and everything else too. The sweetest owner ever too! She is a doll! MUST TRY THIS PLACE. WILL NOT REGRET IT!“

“Foods and drinks are delish😋 Great ambiance and service!“

“really good food… average prices 9/10“

“There service absolutely 💯 LOVE THE PLACE AND EVERYONE IN IT THERE MY OTHER FAMILY'S THEY GREET EVERYONE WITH OPEN ARMS ESPECIALLY ESPECIALLY JEFFREY AND GISELE THERE THE OWNERS IF U WANT TO HAVE A EVENT THERE THE FOOD IS INCREDIBLE ESPECIALLY THERE SERVICE 😀 THESE ARE DIFFERENT EVENT TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT AND LOVE“

“Wolfhound was hosting CraicFest25 on April 28. It was a brilliant time. The performances was first rate. It is friendly atmosphere with good management.“

“I come to this location often and each time, the food is excellent but what keeps me coming back is the extraordinary staff and immaculate customer service. So I came in today and they were swamped. Food delivery drivers waiting for orders, people on line. I saw like 10 trays of food getting packed up lined up. Although he was working, Walen immediately looked up and acknowledged me. “How you doing sir, I’ll be right with you, my apologies.” He packed up the orders and started to take my order. I had 3 create your own orders. Although they already had a lot going on Walen took my order, still being pleasant and patient. Then as I headed to the register, Lonnie who was also getting to go delivery orders out, stopped and said I’ll be with you in one second. I told her I was in know rush because I see you guys have a lot going on. Nonetheless, she packed up the to go order in seconds, rang me up with a smile and said she always appreciates me coming. It’s like this each and every time I come. No matter how busy it is, I’m acknowledged, greatly warmly and I feel like my dollar is well appreciated. Walen and Lonnie have taken care of me in this manner many times and there’s also a young tall darker-complexion gentleman that is just as fantastic. I hate to describe him that way but I didn’t get his name.“

“Visited from the Uk with our 3 girls. My breakfast was amazing….corn beef hash 👌🏻. The girls all had something different so had to have a taste of theirs too….all were so good. Definitely recommend this lovely little place 👍🏻“

“The staff here were extremely attentive and caring when it came to my strict dietary restrictions. They took my health needs seriously, double-checked their preparation process, and made sure everything was handled safely and transparently. I really appreciate their honesty, care, and excellent customer service!“

“Someone who’s from Texas and been here for work it’s really hard to find some true southern flare and this place answers the calling when it comes to that and glad that I’d gotten to make the trip over here to try it out. Also will most definitely will be back again.“

“This place feels like coming home to your favorite cozy spot that always hits just right. I've been here for date nights and catching up w friends- a perfect place for both. It's such an ideal NYC neighborhood hangout- the food is ALWAYS outstanding, and the ambience (think cool jazz tunes, no tvs) is exactly what I need after a long overstimulated day.“

“Just got an amazing delicious cold Korean soba noodles for such a long time. Heidi makes such a good job. Place is small and to go or small deli with some stools. A little wait but it’s worth it. Im so happy that I give a chance to this deli. Such a precious experience“

“I celebrated my cousin's birthday last October at Lagos restaurant and Lounge was great“

“Vincent and Malik were our servers . They were great. We had them cracking up at our silly jokes and the service was extraordinary! Loves good laugh while I wait for bomb food . Thanks guys“

“What a delightful little breakfast/brunch place!!! We went here straight from the airport on our way into town, luggage and all, and it was perfect! We sat in the little outside area with the fans because the A/C was broken inside. My mom ordered the Grey Dog’s Breakfast with her eggs scrambled, French toast, and bacon, and it’s served with home fries. I ordered the egg and cheese croissant minus the parsley (not my fave) and added bacon. I’m picky about my home fries, so the server offered me french fries instead. We had exactly zero complaints about our meal. The portions are big, the eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly, and the French toast had this sweet butter with it that I can’t even compare to anything because it was so unique and delicious. The home fries ended up being DELICIOUS. The French fries were also good. I enjoyed the seasoning on them as well. I’m not a big fan of the thing shoe string fries, but these were good! The three employees we encountered were all very friendly and I would be more than happy to eat here again any time.“

“The food is locally sourced daily. They offer 4/5 delicious entrees with delectable sides. Service was warm & attentive. Can't wait to return!!!“

“Great food very friendly staff.“

“A nice place for breakfast. No banana bread for the day. I think it is nice as any other coffee house. If you are around it's nice to visit but it is overrated to specially comming .
We enjoyed the coffee and the avocado toast“

“This was about a 10min drive from our hotel and the unlimited mimosas made it appealing from the start but the food was AWESOME! Unlimited mimosas added another layer and we were pleased and lit by the time we left. When I tell you it’s worth every dime it truly is so please go. The service is good and they will check in considering it’s a 90minute unlimited mimosa thing BUT all good. Don’t feel rushed because they don’t push you out and again the ladies will make sure you’re good to go. Chelsea is the way to go! We had two rounds!“

“Great Mimosas and Great Staff! M is a character!“

“Yummy yummy Good service Nice place“

“I had such a wonderful experience here! The food was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared and full of quality ingredients. The service was just as impressive: the staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made me feel welcome without ever being intrusive.

The atmosphere was perfect — warm, inviting, and comfortable, with just the right balance between lively and relaxing. Whether you’re coming for a casual meal or a special night out, this place really delivers on both great food and a great vibe.

Highly recommend and definitely looking forward to coming back!“

“EDIT: I’ve had a fantastic conversation with the owner. The customer service and measures taken to rectify the situation was above and beyond. It is the bet response for a small business.

My colleague and I visit here several times a month because the food is so tasty.
The portion is hit or miss. Sometimes it’s a lot and other times it’s a little.
What’s consistent is the nasty attitude of one particular server. Never a smile, always a sharp, low impatient monotone tone. Every time she is the one to take my order I cringe, tense and ensure not to match her energy. Today I couldn’t take it anymore because today I didn’t get the kimchi I craved, that I asked for twice. Instead I got dry lettuce and some sort of sauce on it in a bowl.“

“Modern twist on Taiwanese food. I ordered the chicken cutlet and rice separately as their dine in and take out menu differ for lunch at least on a weekday. The chicken cutlet is very flavorful and juicy which balanced well with the rice. Highly recommend the apple cider that is fizzy and slightly sweet which is very refreshing. One of the servers could have been friendlier.“

“Por andar perdido me encontré con “La Estancia Restaurante guatemalteco” me aventuré en probarla.fue muy buena la experiencia que obtuve de ellos…Me encanta el autentico sabor guatemalteco de los platos. Muy rico y económico. 👌“

“The popcorn soft serve is actually so good. I thought at first it was going to taste like pure butter, they’re is actually a nice balance of butter, salt, and a flavor that can only be described as butterscotch I suppose. They also stack this ice cream super high, so for the price you really get your money’s worth. I also got the bag of biscuits. They were buttery and tasted really homemade. I honestly ate the whole bag in a day because they were so good. The butter they came with was also really good. I can’t wait to come back here so I can try more!“

“Awesome location, stunning cozy decor and fabulous food! ✨✨✨✨✨“

“Loved my tea and rice ball“

“My fiance and I went here for the first time this past weekend and loved it! We loved the oldies style vibe, decor and music. The food was very good, decently priced, and our waitress, Denise, was awesome! We will definitely be back!“

“We visited a few times last week from the UK. Great breakfasts and really friendly service . Will visit again when we come back hopefully in the near future 👍“

“The food is excellent and is delivered quickly.“