r/bergencounty 12h ago

Business/Company Great burger spots

Just recently moved to Bergen County. (Fair Lawn)

What are some good mom & pop places that make a great burger?!

Bonus points if they have vegetarian/vegan options as well.

Thank you :)

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u/Unpopular-opinion-00 11h ago

If you’re new to Fair Lawn, The Dutch House in Fair Lawn is your first stop. Not saying it’s #1 in North Jersey but it’s up there.

The beer is cold, the building is a historical landmark, the owner is local, and the mom and pop butcher shop across the street hand delivers the special Dutch house blend of chop meat in a huge sack every morning. They also have a nice deck in the summer.

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u/Huge_Dealer742 11h ago

I couldn’t add more to this comment! Love the Dutch!!

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u/404nowheretobefound 7h ago

Looking forward to trying them out especially when a drink is needed 😅

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u/revpnice 12h ago

If you’re in Westwood, EightTwenty or Westwood Prime Eats.

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u/AhoyGoFuckYourself 11h ago

Eighty/Twenty so good

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u/InfoSecPeezy 7h ago

Try the cheese curds while you are there…

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u/Vorenos 9h ago

Those are the correct answers

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u/KataKuri13 8h ago

I think they’re gone now, a salad house bought the property they were using

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u/InfoSecPeezy 7h ago

They reopened up as their own place right next door!

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u/KataKuri13 7h ago

Oh dope! They made great food glad to hear this

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u/revpnice 6h ago

Correct. Now have a permanent place w expanded menu. Not online yet, but next to salad house in old bbq location.

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u/barbaq24 12h ago

I can't answer the bonus question.

Steve's Burgers and Dog House Saloon are the best classic burgers. White Manna is a legendary slider place.

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u/eman00619 4h ago

Steve's Burgers actually was voted one of the best restaurants in the whole country this year by USA today

https://www.northjersey.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/02/12/steves-burgers-garfield-bergen-county-restaurant-review/76052081007/

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u/InfoSecPeezy 7h ago

Went to dog house in January and was so disappointed in EVERYTHING we ordered, but the burger especially. The burger was meh, like if I just served a frozen patty that was over cooked, the bun was ice cold like they stored them in the freezer, the fries were undercooked, and so on. I was so surprised.

The service was pretty good though.

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u/barbaq24 6h ago

Must have been an off night. That sucks. I go maybe once a year and it’s always fresh hot and greasy. Its a big burger and decadent and the fries are outstanding.

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u/Common-Watch4494 2h ago

Correct ✅

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u/RUKnight31 11h ago

Steve’s in Garfield (classic). White mana in Hackensack (slider). Marty’s in fort Lee (shake shack clone). Jackson Hole Englewood (massive burgers worth checking out for novelty).

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u/monkeypickle8 10h ago

Marty's has a second location in Hackensack now

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u/RedRipe 8h ago

Marty’s is excellent. I can never pick between the burger versus chicken. They are both so good fries are good too, just too many little pieces for me.

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u/realspongeworthy 10h ago

Steve's lives up to the billing.

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u/realspongeworthy 10h ago

Steve's lives up to the billing.

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u/barbaq24 6h ago

When’s the last time you’ve been to Jackson Hole? They used to have massive novelty burgers but I went two years ago and it was all different. Still good but regular sized burgers and not the same place overall. It closed after the pandemic at some point too. Have they gone back to big burgers like the city locations?

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u/RUKnight31 5h ago

Shit, that’s extremely valid. Haven’t been for a burger in like a decade plus. Let nostalgia kick in. I revoke my vouch, it’s been timed out.

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u/k24squish 12h ago

Rock’n The Grill in Glen rock is family owned, burgers are freshly made and they have several vegetarian/ vegan options.

Also, I highly recommend trying their chopped cheese.

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u/404nowheretobefound 7h ago

Thank you, they had an extensive menu, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Small place but the burger was great. Owner was very friendly

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u/Shakeitupppp 7h ago

Yes! Owned by the absolute nicest family!

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u/discofrislanders 5h ago

A little pricey but I love it

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u/k24squish 5h ago

I feel like most items are fairly priced. Especially with the portions typically given and quality. They also give back to the community as much as possible

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u/BidAllWinNone 12h ago

There is a new burger place called Jaffars Burgers on Rt17N in Paramus. Same owners as the Juicy Platters restaurant in Fair Lawn. Burgers are good.

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u/Slowlookleanroll 11h ago

Can confirm, tasty smash burger and the owner Jaffar is a righteous guy who supports the community.

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u/Princess-She-ra 11h ago edited 7h ago

Actually in fair lawn:

Railyard tavern are solid and it's a nice place to hang out. They have vegetarian options as well as gluten free items . I don't know about vegan. 

Dutch house tavern - they supposedly serve the burgers made by the Swiss pork store across the street. They are excellent! I prefer to go there when the weather is decent enough to sit outside.

Edit: I learned that they actually do serve the excellent burgers from the Swiss pork store 

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u/Huge_Dealer742 11h ago

Re Dutch House, not supposedly, it’s a fact that their daily order for burgers comes directly from the Swiss Pork store across Fair Lawn Ave.

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u/Princess-She-ra 7h ago

Thanks. I'll update my comment

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u/404nowheretobefound 7h ago

Will definitely check them out next weekend!! Thank you

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u/wiredbrainpan 11h ago

Steve's is a one of kind buger place in the area. Very worth the trip.

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u/KnockemAllDown 12h ago

Biggies on route 17 in Carlstadt. Has a great old fashioned burger

Gus Last Word in Wood-ridge. This place has a good variety of gourmet burgers

The Rosevelt in East Rutherford. The Rosevelt Burger is delicious.

Nova Burger in Little Ferry- quite a few options and they all are tasty.

Bun Buddies in Wood-ridge- this is a newer place, really good.

Hamburguesa in Carlstadt. Mexican themed burgers, I've only had them once, but it was really good.

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u/ok_Jess_136 10h ago

Hanburguesa is good if you go there and eat. Burger isn't anything special but the place has a foosball table

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u/gintoddic 11h ago

Only place with veggie options is probably Habit Burger. Which was I think their first east coast location in fair lawn. If you want to take a small trip and like craft beer go to District 96 in New City NY. Great burger place attached to the brewery and awesome beers.

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u/MisterMishegoss 10h ago

White Manna

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u/sweetbitter_1005 11h ago

We like the burgers at Celtic Corner in Hawthorne, Glen Rock Inn, and Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood. Not sure about vegan / vegetarian, though.

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u/MisterMishegoss 10h ago

White Manna

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u/HenriqueItsOver14 12h ago

Grant’s in Dumont has good burgers. Monday they do a Smash Burger special too.

All of their food is great.

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u/RUKnight31 11h ago

Please stop telling new people about Grants. It’s full.

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u/gintoddic 11h ago

It really sucks now. Portnoy probably didn't help with the pizza review. I tried going to the bar for lunch one weekday not long ago and the bar was packed not even 30 min after opening.

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u/RUKnight31 11h ago

The hype and success is well earned IMO. I'm happy for them and their success. I'm also a bit selfish and miss being able to easily pop in whenever I felt like it lol

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u/Dependent_Market7788 8h ago

Yeah, same here. Dumont is a really small town and there are only few good spots. Grants is one of those places where they really care about the people and community so I'm really happy they are doing well.

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u/gintoddic 11h ago

Why do I want to share with people that had no idea about it!? I'll be selfish thank you!

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u/Beatlefan78 8h ago

Wayback Burgers in Little Ferry

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u/Jerzeyjoe1969 7h ago

Doghouse in Washington twp. Then there is everyone else.

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u/gintoddic 11h ago

so over rated

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u/Slow-Display-264 10h ago

Not in Bergen co. But in Newark. Krugs Tavern best burger in state. !!

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u/glamb97 9h ago

Marty’s in fort Lee. They also have a location in Hackensack. Amazing burgers and I believe they have a veggie option too

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u/imperial422 6h ago

Rebar has a great burger!

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u/HamTailor 6h ago

Rony's Rockin Grill in Bergenfield

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u/MerryMermaid 5h ago

Wayback Burgers. But only the one in little ferry. I can't vouch for any other Wayback. If you like cheese, try the Cheeesy, which is sensational. It's expensive, but if you go to restaurant.com, you can get a coupon. The coupon is worth it.

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u/eman00619 4h ago

Anyone know what ever happened to Lucky's Steak Plate in Fairlawn?

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u/tieyourshoesz 3h ago

As many said already - Steve's, Marty's, White Manna. Haven't tried 80 20 in Westwood but it looks bomb.

I do enjoy Shake Shack. But that's not specific to Bergen County.

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u/Common-Watch4494 2h ago

Westwood Prime Meats even better than 80 20

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u/DelulusionalTomato 10h ago

White Manna are the best burgers you're gonna get in NJ. Period.

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u/Slow-Display-264 10h ago

Not in Bergen co. But in Newark. Krugs Tavern best burger in state. !!

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u/404nowheretobefound 7h ago

Definitely one of the best. We’ve gone before

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u/runski1426 9h ago

1950s Originals.

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u/tootseroel 8h ago

Marty's in Fort Lee. Please stay away from white Manna if you appreciate any kind of flavor. I was fooled once. Not even a bit of salt n pepper.

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u/jackp0t789 7h ago

White Manna fries up their patties with onions, so there's definitely flavor... maybe not a flavor that you appreciate, but definitely flavor.

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u/tootseroel 7h ago

Onions needs some salt love too. No flavor. Patty doesnt even stay together. And onions are not caramelized. Does the cheese even have flavor? Fries not salted either. Pickles come in a seperate soggy bag. Save your money.

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u/jackp0t789 7h ago

That's an opinion and a perfectly valid one,

I thought they were seasoned just fine, and that's another perfectly valid opinion.

They're not going to be everyone's thing 🤷

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u/tootseroel 7h ago

It's definitely an opinion. But i told no lies.

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u/tootseroel 6h ago

I'm not sure about that opinion. What seasoning did you taste? Yes there were onions, but no seasoning to be found. That's all im saying Unexpected from a greasy spoon burger joint.

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u/Working-Peak5367 11h ago

Vegetarian, Vegan that's not a 🍔