Hawthorne, NJ has many different lunch locations for everybody to enjoy. This article will compare their menus, atmospheres, hours, and the types of restaurants that they are.
The first place is Carlos’ Bagels located on Lafayette Avenue. Carlos’ is open from 6am-3pm, serving breakfast and lunch items. The breakfast options are bagels with multiple flavors of cream cheese to choose from, breakfast sandwiches, omelets and even some healthy choices such as hard boiled eggs and overnight oats. For lunch they offer burgers, grilled cheese, various sandwiches and salads. If you are not in the mood for a full meal you can also find bakery items and smoothies. They have quick counter service so you can take your order to go or you can sit down and enjoy your meal. Carlos’ also offers online ordering so you can place your order before your arrival, this makes this a popular lunch place for the high school kids who are within walking distance on their lunch break.
Another great lunch place in Hawthorne is called Bogie’s Hoagies also located on Lafayette Avenue. Bogie’s opens at 11 everyday except Sunday when they open at noon, and they close between 6 and 9 depending on the day. They have many different sandwich options to choose from, along with sauces and extra toppings you might want to add. To go with your sandwich you can get a side of fries, coleslaw, and potato or macaroni salad. Although the name has hoagie in it they do offer other options such as pizza, pasta, salads and even dessert items for those who are looking for a sweet treat. Like Carlos Bagels, Bogie’s Hoagies is also a counter service establishment offering to go orders along with tables so you can eat your meal inside.If you don’t have time to wait you can also order your meal online so it’s ready for when you arrive. This is a very popular place for lunch, but it’s also a great option for dinner on those nights you don’t feel like cooking.
Let’s not forget about Yella’s located on Goffle Road. Its interior is colorful and playful which gives it a very welcoming feeling. You can dine in at Yella’s everyday from 11-9 or you can take your order to go, online ordering is also available for a quick pickup option. No matter what you are craving you will find something to enjoy. Yella’s menu offers cold and hot subs, burgers, wings and chicken sandwiches. If you are looking to add a side you can get french fries, onion rings, coleslaw or potato chips. We don’t want to forget about the best part, Yella’s hand spun milkshakes. They have your classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry but they also offer over the top milkshakes such as dreamsicle, chocolate chip brownie, strawberry shortcake and birthday which are served with an extra treat such as cake or brownie. These shakes can be a whole meal if you wanted them to be.
Along with these lunch spots Hawthorne offers multiple pizzeria’s to enjoy. Depending on who you ask or what part of town you are in you will get a different answer every time. Each place offers something special of their own. Your options are Tastee Pizza, Villa Rosa, Enza’s, Puzo’s and Iggy’s. I believe I have tried them all at some point, but it’ up to you to choose your own favorite.