Hackensack · Bergen County, NJ

Where to take visiting family in Hackensack

Scout analyzed 41 Hackensack places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.

Places analyzed

41

Matches

24

Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Food & Drink

Bite Food & Coffee Co

Bite Food & Coffee Co is a good spot for a casual breakfast or lunch, expecting to spend about an hour and $10-25 per person. It pairs well with a morning of errands or a relaxed weekend meal.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Roast'd Coffee - Hasbrouck Heights

Shopping

Roast'd Coffee - Hasbrouck Heights

This coffee roastery and cafe is good for a quick stop for a coffee or light snack, ideal for a solo work session or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Wonder Hackensack

Food & Drink

Wonder Hackensack

Wonder Hackensack is a casual dining spot suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and around $20-$40 per person for a simple meal.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Chit Chat Diner

Food & Drink

Chit Chat Diner

Chit Chat Diner is a classic 24/7 diner suitable for a quick, casual meal at any time. It's a reliable spot for a breakfast, lunch, or late-night bite, costing around $15-35 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
PHUHROO @Hackensack | Vietnamese restaurant, pho, Korean fusion restaurant, Asian foods

Food & Drink

PHUHROO @Hackensack | Vietnamese restaurant, pho, Korean fusion restaurant, Asian foods

PHUHROO offers a Vietnamese and Korean fusion meal, suitable for a casual lunch or dinner lasting about an hour. Expect to spend $15-30 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$15–$30 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Thumbody

Food & Drink

Thumbody

Thumbody is a standard coffee shop good for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, ideal for a morning coffee or an afternoon break. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a light snack.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Milton A. Votee Park

Outdoors

Milton A. Votee Park

Milton A. Votee Park is suitable for a casual outdoor excursion, offering walking trails and a playground for families. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and incur no cost, making it a good complement to a local meal or other activity.

OutdoorsSportsAnimals
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Cafe HESED

Food & Drink

Cafe HESED

Cafe HESED is suitable for a casual solo stop or a quiet meet-up, ideal for a light meal or coffee. Expect to spend $10-25 per person for a visit lasting about an hour.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Iconic Coffee

Food & Drink

Iconic Coffee

Iconic Coffee is a good spot for a quick caffeine fix or a relaxed individual work session. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
True Food Kitchen

Food & Drink

True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen is a good spot for a healthy meal with a casual ambiance, suitable for lunch or dinner. Expect to spend $25-$50 per person for a main and a drink, and allow about 75 minutes for your visit.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$25–$50 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Dahnert's Lake County Park

Outdoors

Dahnert's Lake County Park

This park is suitable for a free family outing or a solo walk, offering play structures and walking paths around a pond. Expect to spend about an hour enjoying the outdoor space.

OutdoorsSportsViews
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Overpeck County Park

Outdoors

Overpeck County Park

Overpeck County Park is ideal for a few hours of outdoor activity, offering hiking, playgrounds, and potential equestrian views. It's a free outing that pairs well with a picnic or can be a primary destination for a morning or afternoon.

OutdoorsAnimalsSports
$0 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
690 Park Restaurant Bar & Lounge

Food & Drink

690 Park Restaurant Bar & Lounge

This is a good spot for an evening meal and drinks, potentially followed by or combined with dancing. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and about $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsWellness
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Houston's

Food & Drink

Houston's

Houston's in Riverside Square is a solid choice for a casual upscale dinner or lunch, often paired with shopping at the mall. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for an hour and a half meal.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
El Alazan Bar Restaurant

Food & Drink

El Alazan Bar Restaurant

El Alazan is a lively Mexican restaurant and bar, good for an evening meal and drinks that can extend into karaoke or night club fun. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours here, with costs around $25-$50 per person for food and a couple of drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$25–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Tikka Shack Indian Grub

Food & Drink

Tikka Shack Indian Grub

Tikka Shack is a casual Indian restaurant suitable for a relaxed meal. Expect to spend about an hour and $20-40 per person, making it a good stop for dinner before or after an activity in Hackensack.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Choripan Rodizio

Food & Drink

Choripan Rodizio

This Argentinian restaurant is good for a casual meal, offering flame-grilled meats in a relaxed cafe setting. Expect to spend 75-90 minutes and $20-$40 per person for a main course and a drink.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
JINYA Ramen Bar - Hackensack

Food & Drink

JINYA Ramen Bar - Hackensack

JINYA Ramen Bar is a casual spot for a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for lunch or a laid-back dinner. Expect to spend about an hour and $20-40 per person for ramen and drinks.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visiteasy parking
Kudo Society Cafe

Food & Drink

Kudo Society Cafe

Kudo Society Cafe is a good spot for a casual meal or coffee break, suitable for solo visits or small family outings. Expect to spend an hour and $10-25 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Blaze on Fire Restaurant & Grill

Food & Drink

Blaze on Fire Restaurant & Grill

Blaze on Fire is a Peruvian restaurant suitable for a casual meal. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $20-$40 per person.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$20–$40 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Maggiano's Little Italy

Food & Drink

Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's is suitable for a 1.5-hour dinner, often paired with a mall visit or movie. Expect to spend $40-80 per person for a sit-down meal with drinks.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$40–$80 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Red Kettle Coffee House

Food & Drink

Red Kettle Coffee House

This coffee shop is good for a quick stop to grab a drink and perhaps a small bite, pairing well with a solo errand run or a casual meet-up. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for about 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Capon's Chophouse

Food & Drink

Capon's Chophouse

Capon's Chophouse is suited for a formal evening meal, likely as a standalone event for an anniversary or special date night. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and upwards of $100-250 per person.

FoodCocktailsRomantic
$100–$250 typical1.3 hr visitmoderate parking
Noches de Colombia Hackensack

Nightlife

Noches de Colombia Hackensack

This Colombian restaurant is a good spot for a casual family meal or a relaxed date, offering food and possibly live music. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for a 1-1.5 hour visit.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$40 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

What Scout found

  • 35 of the 41 analyzed Hackensack places fit visiting family.
  • 9% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 49% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Playful, Quiet, Upscale, Scenic.

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