Paterson, Passaic County, NJ

Places to go in Paterson

32 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Abu Rass Restaurant

Food & Drink

Abu Rass Restaurant

Tabouleh, shawarma & other Middle Eastern specialties offered in an unpretentious bistro.

1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

Al-Basha Restaurant Dine-In Only

Food & Drink

Al-Basha Restaurant Dine-In Only

Trendy haunt showcasing Middle-eastern specialties & sharing plates with vegan options.

387 Crooks Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

Alkumah Halal

Food & Drink

Alkumah Halal

Straightforward Middle Eastern joint doling out traditional plates in compact quarters.

970 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

Athens Coffee Shop

Food & Drink

Athens Coffee Shop

63 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505, USA

Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge

Nightlife

Bonfire Mofongo House and Lounge

Part Caribbean restaurant, part nightclub hosting live music, dance parties & other events.

999 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07513, USA

Buca's Seafood

Food & Drink

Buca's Seafood

433-435 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07513, USA

Cafecito Restaurant

Shopping

Cafecito Restaurant

27 Park Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA

Chocolate House Paterson

Food & Drink

Chocolate House Paterson

1131 Main St #1319, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

Darna Lebanese-Mediterranean Cuisine

Food & Drink

Darna Lebanese-Mediterranean Cuisine

1090 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

Dr.Fruit

Food & Drink

Dr.Fruit

867 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

Duffy's Tavern

Nightlife

Duffy's Tavern

856 River St, Paterson, NJ 07524, USA

E & V Ristorante

Food & Drink

E & V Ristorante

Large portions of classic Italian food served at a bustling, family-run spot since 1967.

320 Chamberlain Ave, Paterson, NJ 07502, USA

Eastside Park

Outdoors

Eastside Park

Long-running (since 1899) 66-acre city park in a historic neighborhood along the Passaic River.

800 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07514, USA

Hacienda Campos

Food & Drink

Hacienda Campos

Vibrant Mexican restaurant with lots of windows & a full bar offering TVs & weekly Mariachi music.

102 McLean Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07514, USA

Hayati Lounge

Food & Drink

Hayati Lounge

1255 Madison Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

Hinchliffe Stadium

Sports & Recreation

Hinchliffe Stadium

This 1932 art deco stadium hosted the New York Black Yankees, pro-football & iconic performers.

186 Maple St, Paterson, NJ 07522, USA

La Chiflada NJ

Nightlife

La Chiflada NJ

Latin American specialties in a vibrant environment featuring a brightly colored patio & a warm bar.

62 Dover St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA

Lambert Castle

Arts & Culture

Lambert Castle

Museum in the home of a 19th-century silk-textile manufacturer, with period furnishings & art.

3 Valley Rd, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

MOKAFÉ

Food & Drink

MOKAFÉ

1022 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

MyUnique Paterson

Shopping

MyUnique Paterson

188 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07505, USA

Overlook Park

Outdoors

Overlook Park

72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA

Paterson Great Falls

Outdoors

Paterson Great Falls

150 Maple St, Paterson, NJ 07522, USA

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Outdoors

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National historical park known for a 77-ft. waterfall that sparked water-power development in 1792.

72 McBride Ave Ext, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA

Paterson Museum

Arts & Culture

Paterson Museum

Museum tracing local industrial history with exhibits about archaeology, mineralogy & inventors.

2 Market St, Paterson, NJ 07501, USA