Highest-rated restaurants in Hackensack by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Hackensack, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#21. Straphanger Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 126 Anderson St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: American, Dive Bars, Pool Halls
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Evoli Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 5 Atlantic St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Sidebar Gastropub

- Rating: 4.4/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Gastropubs, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Coffee Break

- Rating: 4.5/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 71 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Italian, Imported Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. V & T Salumeria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 226 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Pizza Knight

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 826 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. El Alazán

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 252 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Phuhroo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 116 Anderson St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Marty's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 137 1/2 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Burgers, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Bro-Ritos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1375 1/2 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. WingoTogo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 336B Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Hot Dogs, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. El Rio Nilo

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 455 Passaic St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Kinyobi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (285 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 838 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Korean, Asian Fusion, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Bloom Chicken

- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 365 Essex St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Cosmo's Italian Salumeria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 705 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Sandwiches, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. El Turco Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 270 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Shami Falafel

- Rating: 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 29 State St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Iconic Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 157 Main St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Parisi's Deli & Liquors

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 89 South State St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Caterers, Delis, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Marimba Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 10 Banta Place Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Cannabis Dispensaries
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Martino's Grocery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 107 Lodi St. Hackensack, New Jersey
- Categories: Grocery, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.