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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