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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