Decent Lunch in South Hackensack?

[micahv]

I'm working in South Hacksensack, NJ now. Does anyone know of any good lunch spots in the area that are good? Yelp isn't helping me! It may be that this area is devoid of anything reasonable, though. I hope not!

[Quimbombo]

Years ago our work group had lunch at Bazzarelli's once a week, lunch was very good.

Not sure if it's still as good but worth a try.

http://bazzarellirestaurant.com/

[menton1]

So where have you been lunching, micahv?

[micahv]

Hey! Thanks everyone! I'm sorry, I TOTALLY forgot I posted on here awhile ago! I need to go through this list and check things out. I've ended up at Panera Bread a lot, which isn't bad but, I'd like to find a reasonable, comfortable, non-chain kind of place. Clove, in East Rutherford, has a great Indian lunch buffet, Ploi Thai has had some good Thai lunch, and Sakhahar in Moonachie has some great, very inexpensive, vegetarian/vegan options too.

I'm definitely going to look into these! Thanks for the help. Now, to find a decent coffee shop and a supermarket (Though, I hear an Aldi's is opening soon)!

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Ploi Thai
245 Paterson Ave Ste A, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

[menton1]

Oh, OK, so you basically want fast food, not restaurants. I think, other than the pizza places mentioned, there is little on this thread in your category-- perhaps Pollo Tropical on 46 n Little Ferry.

Panera Bread is a pretty gruesome place to lunch, IMO-- overpriced and underwhelming--

There is a ShopRite supermarket on River St on the Little Ferry/Hackensack border...

[MRG58]

For Italian, a byob named I Gemelli, the old Aldo and Gianni has always been reliable. Great homemade Pappardelle in Vodka sauce, Stracciatella soup. The seafood specials can be pricey relative to the general menu.

I Gemelli
268 Huyler Street
South Hackensack, NJ
[phone]

You might also try Clemente for a great Italian hero and prepared dishes.

Clemente Bakery
120 Leuning Street
South Hackensack
[phone]

[tapdance]

I second Clemente Bakery. I forgot all about them, glad to be reminded.

[sixelagogo]

Pollo Mario (or Mario's Pollo?) - downtown hackensack by the courthouse- does some amazing columbian chicken/beans/chiccarrone. Great prices as well

I've heard good things about the Indian restaurant further down main, though I have yet to sample their wares.

Green Papaya in Riveredge can be decent, esp. their tofu dishes

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Green Papaya
110 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661

Pollos Mario
63 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

[scarlet knight]

I recall a good Thai place on main street in hackensack called Wondees, but i haven't been there in a while, so check to make sure they are open.

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Wondee Cafe
296 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

[nizza]

When I used to work down that way we always had great lunches at:

La Bella Italia, 582 Huyler St - kinda right next to the Post Office
Teggiano's, 310 Huyler Street
Tony G's ,290 Huyler Street
I haven't been, but, heard good things about Presto's Pizza at 375 Rt 46 East, So. Hackensack

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Tony G's
290 Huyler St, South Hackensack, NJ 07606

Teggiano
310 Huyler St, South Hackensack, NJ 07606

La Bella Italia
582 Huyler St, South Hackensack, NJ 07606

[menton1]

101 Pub on Queen Anne Rd in Bogota is pretty good for a burger or sandwich, and Luka's on Main in Ridgefield Park is very good. For Greek the new Sparta on Main in Ridgefield Park is decent.

http://www.the101pub.com/index.html

http://www.spartataverna.com/

There's no ambiance, but Pollo Tropical in Little Ferry on 46 has some damn good Caribbean BBQ chicken dishes.

[fourunder]

What are your likes, restrictions and budget?