Alfalfa, a Hoboken-based eatery known for its fresh salads, wraps, breakfast burritos, and gluten-free doughnuts, continues to grow. The brand’s sixth location — and first in Bergen County — is set to open soon in Edgewater at 725-1 River Road, in the former Mr. Bagelsworth space. With a focus on balance and quality ingredients, Alfalfa is bringing its popular menu to a new neighborhood. Read on to learn more about Alfalfa’s sixth location opening in Edgewater soon.
The Space + Transition from Mr. Bagelsworth
Alfalfa is preparing to join the bustling Edgewater Marketplace, a shopping center that sees steady foot traffic throughout the day. This addition will bring fresh, fast-casual healthy food options to the Bergen County community. Located alongside popular spots like Trader Joe’s, Kuppi Coffee Company, Sushi Cruise, Rumble Boxing, Orangetheory Fitness, and others, the center continues to grow with recent openings such as K-Beauty Outlet and SWTHZ (Sweat Houz). Alfalfa’s new space will sit on the corner of the shopping center, highly visible to drivers heading down River Road.
Before Alfalfa, the space was home to Mr. Bagelsworth, one of the few dedicated bagel spots in the Edgewater area. In its last stretch, Mr. Bagelsworth shared the space with Saladworks in an effort to attract more customers, though the partnership was short-lived. With its closure, Bagels & More at 1040 River Road remains the sole bagel-focused shop in town.
The Alfalfa team is refreshing the space at 725-1 River Road, bringing a new menu and fresh flavors to the neighborhood. As of this writing, a construction permit on the window of the space lists an interior demo to make way for Alfalfa.
Inside the Alfalfa Brand + Menu
Dan Sobsey, along with fellow co-founders Andrew Arrospide, Dan Londono, Ben Sobsey, and Luke Leonard, all grew up in Hoboken and attended St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. From the beginning, their goal was to create a space centered on quality ingredients and a cozy atmosphere — something they’ve continued to deliver with each new location. What began as a small stand at a farmers’ market has grown into a multi-location concept, now preparing to open its sixth spot. There are currently Alfalfa two stores in Hoboken as well as other locations in Jersey City, Princeton, Los Angeles, and Santa Monica.
Alfalfa’s menu provides a range of fresh, flavorful choices with something for everyone. There is a wide variety of signature salads and wraps available, along with the option to build a custom creation. Team BG has made plenty of visits to the Hoboken and Jersey City locations — mostly for the West Coast Salad. This salad comes loaded with Alfalfa mix (a blend of butter lettuce, organic romaine, and organic kale), avocado, California Medjool dates, strawberries, red onions, creamy goat cheese, sliced almonds, and house-made balsamic vinaigrette.
The menu also includes a few breakfast burritos, all of which are BG-approved. Guests will also find plenty of options for different dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian items. For something sweet, the gluten-free doughnuts are a must — especially the fairy bread flavor, a BG favorite.
An official opening date has yet to be revealed — The Bergen County Girl has reached out to Alfalfa and this post will be updated with any further information.
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The Filling Station Opens Its First North Jersey Location in Westwood
A new foodie spot in Westwood’s culinary scene has arrived. The Filling Station, a beloved New York burger destination known for its comfort food, now serves Bergen County. Located at 273 Center Avenue in Westwood, this new burger joint features all the classic favorites from its Haverstraw location. Now, Bergen County foodies can enjoy the well-known TFS dining experience locally. Keep reading to uncover the inspiration behind The Filling Station and this exciting new chapter for the TFS team in Bergen County, NJ.
The Announcement + Grand Opening
On January 10th, The Filling Station announced via Instagram that a new location was on its way to Westwood. The Westwood location opened Friday, April 25th, and is now fully operational and ready to feed customers.
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About the Owners
Stavros Galnis, a resident of Piermont, NY, has over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, mainly in Manhattan. Wanting to escape the hectic restaurant scene, he decided to seek a more peaceful lifestyle closer to home. He purchased a former gas station at 243 Route 9W in Palisades, NY, and transformed it into the original TFS, a cozy eatery that focuses on serving great burgers.
In sharing his vision, the building’s past inspired Stavros as both a gas station and a snack stop. He wanted to recreate that concept, serving more than just a simple snack stand. His goal was to create a larger, better dining experience. With a commitment to serving outstanding food, he revitalized the property into a straightforward, no-frills eatery that reflects his devotion to quality eats.
As a passionate foodie (just like us at team BG), Stavros drew ideas for TFS from his visits to Gott’s in Napa Valley, appreciating the experience of sharing meals with family and friends. Long flights + a burger craving inspired him to bring that essence to New York, creating the iconic TFS we all know and love.
Now, Jake Braet, a native of Bergen County and local of Old Tappan, has stepped in as the very first franchisee of The Filling Station. With a deep-rooted connection to the brand, Jake expressed to the BG team that TFS has always felt like a comforting and familiar haven to him as a customer who would frequent the Piermont location with his family growing up. When the chance to partner with Stavros surfaced, Jake jumped at it, eager to bring TFS to Bergen County and continue the legacy established by the first two locations. With Stavros mentoring him, Jake is enthusiastic about ensuring the new location embodies the same spirit + charm of the originals.
The Food + Menu
Customers and burger aficionados alike agree that the quality of food at The Filling Station is superior. The Filling Station uses premium Creekstone Farms beef, praised for its top-quality meat, to craft its burgers. The fries are Belgian-style, handmade (never frozen), and fried in canola oil, making them crispy and gluten-free. For dessert, artisanal ice cream crafted in Kingston, NY, rounds out the experience.
Every menu item features carefully selected ingredients, promising satisfaction that leaves hearts, mouths, and bellies smiling and eager to come back for more. The new Westwood location’s menu mirrors that of its Haverstraw counterpart, serving up a wide variety of choices, including burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries, grilled cheese, salads, and indulgent shakes alongside delicious ice cream.
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Hours
The Filling Station in Westwood operates Sunday to Thursday from 11:30AM to 9PM, and Friday to Saturday from 11:30AM to 10PM.
