Carli Clesmere Bergen County is keeping us busy in the best way. From bagels and lobster rolls to ramen, Pilates, coffee, and comfort food, new businesses are continuing to pop up across the area. Whether it is a quick bite, a new workout spot, or a summer-ready restaurant moment, there is plenty to keep on your local radar. Read on for a list of new + upcoming businesses coming to Bergen County, New Jersey.
Çka Ka Qëllu | 322 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood
Westwood is getting a taste of Albanian + Kosovan cuisine, as Çka Ka Qëllu is preparing to open at 322 Kinderkamack Road. The restaurant is known for traditional Albanian dishes served in a rustic, old-world setting, with a menu rooted in Mediterranean flavors and items like qebapa, tavë kosi, mantia, grilled meats, savory pies, and desserts. Çka Ka Qëllu currently has locations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Stamford, and the Westwood outpost will mark its first New Jersey location. An official opening date has not yet been announced.
Elevate Pilates | 521 Livingston Street, Suite 103, Norwood
A popular Hoboken Pilates studio is branching out beyond the Mile Square. Elevate Pilates is headed to Bergen County with a new location in Norwood. The studio is known for its low-impact, high-energy classes, making this one to watch for locals looking to add a new fitness spot to the rotation.
Forme House | 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock
Glen Rock is getting a new luxury Pilates + wellness destination, as Forme House is slated to open at 175 Rock Road this July. The studio is designed around intentional movement, with multiple modalities under one roof and three distinct studios focused on strength, mobility, endurance, and form.
Golden Goat | 133 Park Avenue, Park Ridge
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Golden Goat is opening in Park Ridge on July 1st. This new spot will serve Asian comfort food, with a menu featuring everything from dumplings to bao buns. The upcoming opening is bringing something cozy, flavorful, and fun to the Park Ridge dining scene.
JINYA Ramen Bar | 390 Hackensack Avenue, #171A, Hackensack
JINYA Ramen Bar is coming to Hackensack. The ramen chain is known for its rich broths, customizable bowls, small plates, and Japanese-inspired comfort food. The Hackensack location will bring another go-to ramen option to Bergen County, ideal for noodle cravings, casual dinners, and cold-weather comfort food moments.
Lettuce Inn | 260 A Main Street, Hackensack
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Lettuce Inn, a go-to for Ramsey locals, is bringing its flavors to more Bergen County diners with a new Hackensack location. Known for fresh, casual eats, this spot has already built a following in Ramsey, and now Hackensack is getting in on the action.
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls | 111 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood
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Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is coming to Ridgewood just in time for summer. A popular pick among shore-goers, the spot is known for lobster rolls, lobster grilled cheese, bisque, and other seafood favorites.
Parfait Cafe | 95 Lincoln Avenue, Suite B, Fair Lawn
Parfait Cafe serves up an all-day lineup of sweets, coffee drinks, and breakfast bites.
PopUp Bagels | 6 Washington Street, Tenafly
PopUp Bagels is making its way to Bergen County, and Tenafly is the lucky town. The trendy “rip + dip” bagel concept is known for its hot bagels, schmears, and cult-like following. The new location is expected to open along Tenafly’s main strip, giving locals a new spot to grab a carb-forward treat.
Proof + Prov | 86 West Street Englewood
Proof + Prov is bringing a premium pizza experience to the heart of Englewood, specializing in authentic Detroit + New York-style pies. The spot uses 100% organic flour sourced from American mills to create its signature crusts, with a menu that mixes classic flavors with more modern creations. Guests can expect options like traditional Pepperoni with Anderson Packed cups, the hot-honey-drizzled Sweet + Spicy, and the Kona Rona, made with nori + sesame.
Tatte Bakery + Cafe | 93 West Spring Valley Avenue, Paramus
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Tatte Bakery + Cafe has announced a new Bergen County location in Paramus, near the Maywood border. The popular bakery + cafe is known for coffee, pastries, brunch dishes, salads, sandwiches, soups, bowls, and plates. The Paramus spot will be Tatte’s second Bergen County location, joining its Ridgewood outpost, and is expected to open in spring 2026.
The Gyro Project | 269 Livingston Street, Northvale
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The Gyro Project has opened a new location in Bergen County. The Greek fast-casual concept is now open in Northvale, serving up gyros, bowls, falafel, hummus, and other Mediterranean favorites. Carli from our team is a regular at the Fort Lee location and swears by the hummus + falafel, so this one already has our attention.
Tim Hortons | 128 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale
Montvale will soon get a taste of Canada, as Tim Hortons has been approved to open at 128 Chestnut Ridge Road. The popular chain is known for coffee, Timbits, donuts, breakfast items, bagels, sandwiches, wraps, and baked goods. The Borough of Montvale Planning Board approved a use permit for the location during its April 21st meeting, though an official opening date has not yet been announced.
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