{"id":225711,"date":"2026-06-05T11:11:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/?p=225711"},"modified":"2026-06-05T11:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:11:01","slug":"best-new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-fifa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/best-new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-fifa\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming to New Jersey for World Cup? Here Are the Food Spots You CANNOT Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"New Jersey Restaurants World Cup Visitors\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">foodie fun<\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and the final matches will be held at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New York\/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. The highly anticipated sporting event is expected to bring thousands of fans from all over the world to New Jersey, and they will, undoubtedly, want to get a taste of true Jersey culture, which, of course, is best reflected in the food. The Garden State nickname isn\u2019t for nothing \u2013 New Jersey is filled with some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/foodie-spots-hudson-county-hoboken-jersey-city-harrison-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">country\u2019s best food<\/a> and food experiences, and <em>NJG<\/em> rounded up some of the top foods + food experiences out-of-towners should take advantage of while in the greatest state in the country. <strong>Keep reading for a list of must-have New Jersey food experiences for World Cup visitors.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225796 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors.png\" alt=\"New Jersey Restaurants World Cup Visitors\" width=\"451\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/new-jersey-restaurants-world-cup-visitors-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/unique-pork-roll-dishes-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pork Roll<\/a> (Taylor Ham) Sandwich<\/h3>\n<h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/15-fox-place-jersey-city-nj-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225720 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-pork-roll.png\" alt=\"World Cup Food Experiences Pork Roll\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-pork-roll.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-pork-roll-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-pork-roll-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-pork-roll-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-pork-roll-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No trip to New Jersey is complete without the age-old staple: a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pork roll sandwich<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether it\u2019s on a roll with egg and cheese, on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-hoboken-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bagel<\/a> or eaten on its own, pork roll is quintessential New Jersey. A stop by pretty much any bodega or reputable bagel shop will do the trick.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A New Jersey Bagel<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225788 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/OBagel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/OBagel.png 1092w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/OBagel-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/OBagel-1024x1022.png 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/OBagel-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/OBagel-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/OBagel-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>New Jersey bagels are just as good (read: better) than New York ones, and there are so many spots to try out if you want to satisfy that breakfast craving. One of our favorites is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/amidst-leprecon-chaos-baby-green-bagels-are-born-at-obagel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">O&#8217;Bagel<\/a>, which has locations in Hoboken, Montclair, New Brunswick, Basking Ridge, and Stirling \u2013 see its full locations list <a href=\"https:\/\/www.obagel.net\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Also check out our bagel roundups, sorted by location:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-hoboken-bagels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Bagels in Hoboken<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-bagels-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Bagels in Jersey City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-bagels-montclair-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Bagels in Montclair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-bagel-shops-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Bagels at the Jersey Shore<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/fifa-world-cup-guide-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Sports Fan\u2019s FIFA World Cup Guide for Normies<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Disco Fries&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225719\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-disco-fries-300x300.png\" alt=\"World Cup Food Experiences Disco Fries\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-disco-fries-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-disco-fries-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-disco-fries-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-disco-fries-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-disco-fries.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey is the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-diners-north-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diner capital of the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with more than 400 options with extensive menu options at all hours of the day. Perhaps one of the most iconic dishes to come out of the NJ diner scene is the Disco Fries. Crispy fries topped with mozzarella cheese and gravy, it\u2019s a sight to behold. While some out-of-towners may just call it a version of poutine, locals know it\u2019s <em>so<\/em> much better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Italian Hot Dogs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225718\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-jersey-dog-300x300.png\" alt=\"World Cup Food Experiences Jersey Dog\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-jersey-dog-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-jersey-dog-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-jersey-dog-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-jersey-dog-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-jersey-dog.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not a regular hot dog\u2026a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/restaurant-the-hot-grill-clifton-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jersey Hot Dog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Italian hot dogs were born in Newark, New Jersey and are a must when visiting. Some of the most popular North Jersey joints that are a short drive from East Rutherford are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/rutts-hut-clifton-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rutt\u2019s Hut<\/a> in Clifton, and Texas Weiner in Plainfield and Dunellen. For those unfamiliar with the delicacy, the dish consists of a deep-fried hot dog that is often served with peppers, onions, and fried potatoes on a soft bun.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/farmers-markets-hoboken-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farmers&#8217; Markets<\/a> | Throughout New Jersey<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Garden State truly lives up to its name, and the summer is the best time to experience all it has to offer. There are hundreds of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/north-jersey-farmers-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> local farmers&#8217; markets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> throughout the state selling staples like Jersey corn, tomatoes, and the fruit New Jersey is best known for \u2013 the blueberry. Each farmers&#8217; market is filled with local vendors and artisans, which is a great way to support the local economy when in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>New Jersey Pasta<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225790 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/margheritas-hoboken.png\" alt=\"Margherita's Hoboken\" width=\"450\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/margheritas-hoboken.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/margheritas-hoboken-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/margheritas-hoboken-585x548.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the perks of New Jersey&#8217;s dining scene is that there are quality Italian spots just about everywhere. The Garden State has plenty of locations for a good pasta dish, from classic-style meals to creative spins on local favorites. Check out our roundups on Italian spots in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-restaurants-for-pasta-in-hoboken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoboken<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/best-pasta-spots-jersey-city-italian-restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-italian-food-spots-montclair-old-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montclair<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-italian-restaurants-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jersey Shore<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>A Jersey-style Sloppy Joe<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225792 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/sloppy-joe-nj.jpg\" alt=\"Sloppy Joe NJ\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/sloppy-joe-nj.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/sloppy-joe-nj-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/sloppy-joe-nj-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sloppy Joes are common all over the United States, but the New Jerseyian approach is a bit different \u2013 when you try one, expect to enjoy a combination of deli meats, Swiss cheese, cole slaw, and dressing on a Reuben and Cuban\u2013rye bread. Its origins are a bit unclear, but it is believed that the mayor of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/things-to-do-maplewood-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maplewood<\/a>, New Jersey, fell in love with a multi-layered cocktail sandwich in Havana, Cuba, and brought the idea back home to local delis to recreate the dish. If you want to try it out, visit one of NJ&#8217;s many delis, whether in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/italian-delis-hoboken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoboken<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-new-jersey-delis-essex-county\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Essex County<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Fat Sandwiches<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqoIeSTllPu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BqoIeSTllPu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Legendary RU Hungry (@ruhungrynj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\nFat sandwiches are widely agreed upon as being the byproduct of a late-night intoxicated snack craving, supposedly created in the 1970s by a drunken Rutgers University student who asked a food truck chef to compile several greasy items into one roll. Today, fat sandwiches are a common part of many food truck and American diner menus, and even breakfast versions can be ordered. <em>NJG<\/em> recommends checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruhungry.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">R U Hungry<\/a>, the originator of the Fat Sandwich, located at 95 Hamilton Street in New Brunswick + 164 University Avenue in Newark.<\/p>\n<h3>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/best-diners-bergen-county-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Diners in Bergen County, New Jersey<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Iconic NJ Foodie Spots<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/fiores-hoboken-fresh-mozzarella-italian-deli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiore\u2019s House of Quality<\/a> | 414 Adams Street, #2693, Hoboken<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225717\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-fiores-300x300.png\" alt=\"World Cup Food Experiences Fiore's\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-fiores-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-fiores-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-fiores-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-fiores-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-fiores.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/fiores-hoboken-fresh-mozzarella-italian-deli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiore\u2019s House of Quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been serving up fresh mozzarella (if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/north-jersey-slang-terms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sound like a local<\/a>, call it mutz) since 1913. For over 100 years, people have come from near and far for this sandwich spot that is best known for its roast beef and mutz sandwiches with homemade gravy. The famed sandwich is only sold on Thursdays and Saturdays, so be sure to stop in on either day. Be prepared to wait in line a bit, especially during the lunchtime rush, but the food is well worth it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Harold\u2019s New York Deli | 1173 King Georges Post Road, Edison<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdqUu72r7lc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CdqUu72r7lc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Harolds New York Deli (@harolds.ny.deli)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the name, Harold\u2019s is actually a New Jersey staple. It\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/crazy-food-challenges-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not your average deli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but more of a dining experience. Harold\u2019s, located in Edison, is known for its larger-than-life, over-the-top NY deli-style food. The menu even comes with a disclaimer, \u201cmost items can serve two or more people.\u201d Diners can\u2019t go wrong with anything on the menu, but Harold\u2019s is best known for its pastrami and corned beef sandwiches and monster-sized pancakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/holstens-ice-cream-chocolate-restaurant-bloomfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holsten&#8217;s<\/a> | 1063 Broad Street, Bloomfield<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225793 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/holstens-bloomfield.jpg\" alt=\"holsten's bloomfield\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/holstens-bloomfield.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/holstens-bloomfield-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/holstens-bloomfield-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This iconic New Jersey ice cream spot + restaurant is famous for being the spot where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/sopranos-landmarks-north-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sopranos&#8217;<\/a> series finale was filmed. If old-school if you&#8217;re style, it&#8217;s certainly worth the visit, with plenty of dishes and sweet treats to select from. <strong><em>NJG<\/em> pro tip<\/strong>: If you want to recreate Tony Soprano&#8217;s last meal, grab an order of onion rings and sit at the middle row, third booth.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/mikes-giant-submarines-belmar-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike&#8217;s Giant Submarines<\/a> | 700 8th Avenue, Belmar<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225794 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/mikes-giant-submarines-belmar.jpg\" alt=\"Mike's Giant Submarines Belmar\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/mikes-giant-submarines-belmar.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/mikes-giant-submarines-belmar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/06\/mikes-giant-submarines-belmar-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This Belmar staple is a must-visit for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/historic-bakeries-hudson-county-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">classic neighborhood vibes<\/a> and deli subs, and <strong>fun fact<\/strong>: it is also the origin of the popular United States sandwich franchise <em>Jersey Mike&#8217;s<\/em>. Bob Pable, the owner, worked alongside Peter Cancro, who offered Bob a job making sandwiches and later set out to franchise the sandwich shop. Pete removed the Giant Submarines part of the title (hence <em>Jersey Mike&#8217;s<\/em>), but years later, the original shop is still standing as a family-run gem.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/razza-pizzeria-jersey-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Razza Pizza<\/a> | 275 Grove Street, Jersey City<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225716\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-razza-300x300.png\" alt=\"World Cup Food Experiences Razza Pizza\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-razza-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-razza-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-razza-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-razza-585x585.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-razza.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors should definitely take part in the tri-state pizza debate, only to learn that NJ\u2019s is superior. There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/pizza-slices-hoboken-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dozens of pizza joints<\/a> to try, ranging from family-owned pizzerias and artisan pies to grandma slices and creative toppings. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Razza Pizza<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Jersey City is consistently ranked amongst some of the best pizzas in the country, and it\u2019s relatively close to the stadium. The restaurant uses local, seasonal ingredients to keep the menu fresh, but always has classics like the tomato pie and East Coast margherita.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/white-manna-hackensack-nj\/\">White Manna<\/a> | 358 River Street, Hackensack<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/bergen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/hiram-1-1-800x800.png\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>This tiny Hackensack diner is a true Jersey institution, serving up mini sliders from its iconic counter since 1946. Order a stack, watch them sizzle on the griddle, and enjoy a North Jersey classic<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/italian-restaurant-belmont-tavern-belleville-nj\/\">Belmont Tavern<\/a> | 12 Bloomfield Avenue, Belleville<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/belmont-tavern-belleville-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"belmont tavern belleville nj\" width=\"453\" height=\"453\"><\/p>\n<p>Belmont Tavern opened in 1967 and, from the decor to the menu, has remained unchanged. The talk-of-the-town Chicken Savoy, Pork Francaise, and Shrimp Beeps are what make this place feel like home, even if you\u2019re not a regular. It\u2019s open for dinner only and is first-come, first-served with no reservations, but if there\u2019s a wait, it\u2019s worth it. Many celebrities \u2014 most recently the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/jonas-brothers-nutley-north-new-jersey-april-2025\/\">Jonas Brothers<\/a>, who visited while filming for their newest album \u2014 can attest to Belmont\u2019s overall intimate, Grandma \u2019s-house-and-pasta feel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bonus<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobokengirl.com\/15-fox-place-jersey-city-nj-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15 Fox Place<\/a> | 15 Fox Place, Jersey City<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-225721 \" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-15-fox.png\" alt=\"World Cup Food Experiences 15 Fox Place\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-15-fox.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-15-fox-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-15-fox-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-15-fox-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/newjersey\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/05\/world-cup-food-experiences-15-fox-585x585.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a bonus because the reservations seem to be one in a million. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Fox Place<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a classic in dining experiences. Think what seems like endless courses of homemade Italian food while seated in an actual house. There\u2019s no menu, it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-byob-restaurants-montclair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BYOB<\/a>, and the vibes give a cozy Grandma\u2019s living room. Visitors should be warned that this is a very tough reservation to snag, but it&#8217;s worth a try.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/best-restaurants-new-jersey-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian, Indian, Seafood, + More: MG\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants in North Jersey<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thenewjerseygirl on&nbsp;<a class=\"broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thelocalgirlhq\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;+&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thelocalgirlhq?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">TikTok<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest updates on Hoboken, Montclair, Bergen County, and more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.myflodesk.com\/xdt5qdr3st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 100+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"categories\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/food+drink\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Food+Drink<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>foodie funThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, and the final matches will be held at New York\/New Jersey&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":370,"featured_media":225796,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[14,4,45,40,41],"tags":[6,43,12,38],"class_list":["post-225711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","category-lifestyle","category-new-jersey","category-the-local-girl","category-world-cup","tag-food-drink","tag-new-jersey","tag-tlg","tag-world-cup"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Coming to New Jersey for World Cup? 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