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Travel Guide: Best of Northern NJ & Hudson Valley
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items As a life long resident of the NJ/NYC area - these are the best places to eat in Northern NJ and the Hudson Valley
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This is the place we always take friends from out of town. It’s easy to miss if you don’t know the area but it is one of the best places for breakfast and lunch in NJ.
Definitely try the PB&J French Toast
Missy's Main Street Cafe
Marley’s has over 100 wing flavors - some of my favorites are the chicken piccata, mac n cheese and Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Marley's Gotham Grill
This is the perfect place for anyone looking for a casual night out or for the perfect place to host your private event.
The upstairs is a restaurant with a full bar, sometimes with live music.
The downstairs is a completely private room with its o...
Black Rabbit Saloon
The Lake House Cafe is a BYOB breakfast and lunch restaurant in the heart of White Deer Plaza in Lake Mohawk. The food here is consistently delicious and they always have a large list of daily specials that never disappoint. The avocado croissant i...
Lake House Cafe
I found this place years ago because I was going to Sleepy Hollow and they had mac and cheese on the menu. This mac n cheese is one of the BEST I have ever had - and I try mac n cheese everywhere it is available.
It’s a small local bar/restaurant b...
J.P. Doyle’s
We ended up stopping here because we were passing it and we were pleasantly surprised. All of the food was delicious and the spice levels are super customizable. We find ourselves coming back here when we’re in the area.
Poy's Kitchen Thai Lao cuisine
Cloveberry is a true hidden gem located in Sparta, NJ. Most well known for having the best coffee in the area, Cloveberry also serves up breakfast and lunch made with fresh, local ingredients. Check out their Sunday brunch menu for special offering...
Cloveberry
They make amazing empanadas! Make sure you ask for their house-made hot sauce - I’ve never tasted anything like it, it is so good and pairs so well with the empanadas
PAN PIZZA BAKERY
This is a vegan restaurant but you would never know it. I really love the general tso’s but have tried a lot from the menu and it’s all good.
Veggie Heaven Denville
Kroghs Restaurant and Brew Pub, located in a historical building in the heart of Lake Mohawk, NJ, serves great drinks and equally great food. The menu changes seasonally and they always have the staples that Kroghs is famous for (burgers, nachos, wi...
Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub
Orale is one of my favorite Mexican spots in North Jersey. The tuna tacos are really good and they make different guacamole varieties that you can sample with a flight of guac.
Orale Mexican Kitchen
Everything I had here was delicious!
Chico's
Try the esquites and the Mexican crepe!
Tip: This place is BYOB so grab some tequila from the liquor store next door before heading in
Bone Yard Sparta
Bin 14 is a really cute wine bar - also try their flatbread pizzas
Bin 14
Italian food not far from the Morristown Green - they make really good penne vodka
Pavesi Restaurant
These bagels are so soft! Try their fresh baked chocolate chip cookies in the round plastic containers
Leggo My Bagel
For fans of graham crackers, don't miss the Graham Central Station ice cream flavor!
Applegate Farm