Route 10 + Ridgedale Avenue Dining

East Hanover Food & Drink

Italian · Asian · Diners · Cafés · Pizza · GF / DF Options

East Hanover’s dining scene stretches well beyond Route 10 fast-casual stops. The township has a deep Italian tradition, a growing Asian dining mix, neighborhood cafés, bakeries, diners, seafood, barbecue, ice cream and specialty markets.

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Italian kitchens & markets
Korean, Japanese & Vietnamese
Thai & Malaysian dining
Cafés, diners & bakeries
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Dining review date: August 28, 2026. Listings below focus on restaurants and food businesses with current operating support. Hours, menus, ownership and service models can change, so verify details before making a special trip.
GF / DF badge guidance: GF means a current menu, allergen guide or restaurant dietary resource documents gluten-free or gluten-friendly options. DF means a current source documents dairy-free or vegan choices. A badge does not mean a dedicated allergen-free kitchen or guaranteed celiac/allergy safety. Shared preparation areas, fryers and equipment can create cross-contact. Always tell the restaurant about celiac disease or food allergies before ordering.
32Current core food & drink listings
5Listings with documented GF options
2Listings with documented DF options
Route 10Regional dining, international food & fast casual
Ridgedale AvenueItalian, cafés, bagels, ice cream & neighborhood dining
Global MixJapanese, Korean, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese & more

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East Hanover Food & Drink Directory

The directory is intentionally curated around current businesses instead of carrying duplicate listings and empty cuisine categories.

Bagels · Breakfast
Bagels-4-U 358 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-467-5399

Bagel shop serving breakfast sandwiches, spreads, deli favorites and grab-and-go meals.

Bagels · Breakfast · Deli
Gabe's Bagels 434 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-739-4650

Neighborhood bagel and deli shop serving breakfast and lunch.

Bakery · Deli · Catering
Sorrento Bakery & Deli 36 Eagle Rock Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-4442

Full-service bakery and deli with breads, pastries, cakes, sandwiches, prepared foods and catering.

Café · Breakfast · Lunch
Cafe Zingara 474 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-474-1111

Breakfast-and-lunch café with specialty coffee, sandwiches, brunch dishes, catering and seasonal specials.

Coffee · Café
Forum Coffee 34 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-874-5011

Independent coffee shop at Riverwalk Plaza serving espresso drinks, coffee and light café fare.

American · Gastropub · Bar
GF
Capital Craft 138 NJ-10
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-585-6929

Gastropub with coal-fired pizza, burgers, steaks, wings, brunch and a large craft-beverage program. The current menu explicitly identifies numerous GF dishes and a gluten-free pizza crust.

Diner · Breakfast · American
East Hanover Diner 275 NJ-10 East
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-884-8840

Classic neighborhood diner serving breakfast, burgers, wraps, salads, entrées, desserts and late-evening meals.

Seafood · Italian · Pizza · Bar
The Godfather of East Hanover 200 State Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-503-9636

Long-running East Hanover restaurant combining seafood, Italian dining, pizza, a bar-and-grill room and private events.

Italian · BYOB
Pucciarello's Italian Kitchen 34 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-530-4100

BYOB Italian restaurant serving seasonal specials, pasta, meat and seafood entrées for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.

Italian · Full Service
Benvenuti Ristorante 460 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-515-4445

Italian restaurant serving traditional pasta, seafood, meat entrées and special-occasion dining.

Italian · Bar
Luigi's Italian Restaurant & Bar 434 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-8408

Local Italian restaurant and bar serving pizza, pasta, classic entrées and casual meals.

Pizza · Italian
GF
Avellino's Woodfire Brick Oven 445 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-2821

Italian pizzeria and restaurant with wood-fired pies, pasta, sandwiches and catering. Its current menu explicitly offers a 12-inch gluten-free pizza made with dough from a gluten-free bakery.

Italian Market · Deli · Catering
Mama Rao's Kitchen 2 Ridgedale Avenue West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-2316

Italian market and kitchen with sandwiches, prepared foods, sauces, specialty groceries and catering.

Italian Market · Prepared Foods
Teresa's Italian Kitchen & Market 90 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-320-3292

Italian kitchen and market offering handmade pasta, sauces, breakfast items, prepared family dinners and seasonal specials.

Lunch · Deli · Catering
GFDF
David Alan's Marketplace 12-16 Littell Road, Suite 6A
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-319-7167

Lunch-focused marketplace with sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, smoothies and catering. Current materials explicitly document gluten-free and vegan options.

Japanese · Sushi · BYOB
Sakana Sushi & Japanese Cuisine 200 NJ-10
East Hanover, NJ 07936
862-701-6000

BYOB Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, rolls and cooked Japanese dishes.

Korean · Tofu · BBQ
So Gong Dong / SGD Dubu 240 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-386-5959

Korean restaurant known for tofu soups, Korean barbecue and traditional Korean dishes.

Chinese · Takeout
Bill & Harry's Chinese Restaurant 319 Route 10 East
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-6001

Long-running Chinese restaurant serving familiar Chinese-American favorites for dine-in and takeout.

Sichuan · Hunan · Chinese
Spicy Chef 249 NJ-10 East
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-240-7763

BYOB Chinese restaurant specializing in Sichuan and Hunan dishes alongside familiar Chinese favorites.

Chinese · Takeout
Mr. Chu Chinese Cuisine 44 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-7555

Neighborhood Chinese restaurant serving traditional and Chinese-American entrées.

Asian · Sushi · Takeout
Sunny Kitchen 434 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 6
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-386-9888

Asian restaurant offering sushi, Chinese dishes and takeout.

Thai · Takeout · Delivery
Summit Thai Cuisine 320 NJ-10, Suite 9
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-8815

Thai restaurant serving curries, noodles, seafood, soups, salads and grilled dishes.

Malaysian · Thai
Penang Malaysian & Thai Cuisine 200 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-6989

Southeast Asian restaurant specializing in Malaysian and Thai dishes.

Vietnamese · Pho
Saigon Pho 354 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-585-7979

Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, rice dishes, vermicelli, grilled dishes, rolls and vegetarian selections.

Mexican · Family Dining
Don Jose Mexican Restaurant 200 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-781-0155

Mexican restaurant serving traditional favorites and casual family meals.

Portuguese · Barbecue
Portugalo BBQ 3 Ronald Drive
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-577-2000

Portuguese barbecue restaurant with grilled chicken, meats and traditional Portuguese-style dishes.

Mexican · Fast Casual
GFDF
Chipotle Mexican Grill 368 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-599-1370

Customizable burritos, bowls, salads and tacos. Chipotle's current allergen guide documents gluten-free and dairy-free/vegan combinations, while warning about cross-contact.

Burgers · Fries · Fast Casual
GF
Five Guys 240 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-386-0005

Made-to-order burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes. Five Guys documents gluten-free burger patties, dedicated fryers for fries and bunless lettuce-wrap or bowl ordering, with cross-contact caution.

Bakery Café · Fast Casual
Panera Bread 270 Route 10 West
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-526-8000

Bakery-café serving sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfast, baked goods and beverages.

Asian Grocery · Prepared Foods
Kam Man Market 200 NJ-10
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-503-1770

Asian supermarket with produce, specialty groceries, bakery items and a kitchen serving barbecue, noodles, rice, seafood and pastries.

Ice Cream · Desserts
Last Licks Homemade Ice Cream 134 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-585-7988

Local ice cream and frozen-dessert shop serving scoops, sundaes and seasonal treats.

Ice Cream · Seasonal
Scoop Coop 389 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
973-887-3101

Seasonal neighborhood ice cream shop on Ridgedale Avenue.

Verified GF & DF Options

Dietary badges appear only where current restaurant or corporate materials provide specific support.

David Alan's Marketplace — GF + DF

Current marketplace materials explicitly state that gluten-free and vegan options are available, including customizable lunch choices.

Chipotle — GF + DF

Chipotle's current allergen guide says guests avoiding gluten should skip flour tortillas and identifies multiple vegan ingredients, including rice, beans, vegetables, salsas, chips and guacamole.

Capital Craft — GF

The current East Hanover menu labels numerous dishes GF and offers a gluten-free crust substitution for coal-fired pizzas.

Avellino's — GF

The current menu explicitly offers a 12-inch gluten-free cheese pizza using dough made in a gluten-free bakery.

Five Guys — GF

Five Guys documents gluten-free burger patties and fries, plus bunless lettuce-wrap or bowl ordering, while warning that cross-contact remains possible.

Where East Hanover Eats

Route 10

East Hanover’s largest dining corridor includes seafood, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Mexican, diners and fast-casual restaurants.

Ridgedale Avenue

Neighborhood dining is especially strong here, with Italian kitchens, pizza, cafés, bagels, ice cream, markets and local restaurants.

Eagle Rock Avenue

Sorrento Bakery, pizza and event-oriented food businesses make Eagle Rock Avenue another important local food cluster.

Littell Road & Business Areas

David Alan’s Marketplace and other catering, specialty-food and business-lunch operations serve East Hanover’s corporate and industrial community.

2026 Dining Snapshot

Asian Dining Has Expanded

Sakana Sushi adds another current Japanese option to a Route 10 mix that already includes Korean, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants.

Italian Food Remains a Strength

Pucciarello’s, Avellino’s, Benvenuti, Luigi’s, Mama Rao’s, Teresa’s and Godfather continue East Hanover’s deep Italian-food presence.

Route 10 Keeps Evolving

Fast-casual choices include established operators such as Chipotle, Five Guys and Panera.

Local Cafés Matter Too

Cafe Zingara and Forum Coffee give East Hanover a stronger independent coffee-and-breakfast scene beyond national chains.

Local Food & Business Resources

East Hanover Partnership maintains a current township business directory and has hosted Restaurant Week programming highlighting local food businesses.

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