The borough's densest dining cluster, with bagels, pizza, sushi, Chinese, Korean fried chicken, burgers, coffee, bubble tea and dessert.
Old Tappan Road · Bi-State Plaza · Brunch · Italian · Sushi · Korean · Bagels
Old Tappan Food & Drink
Old Tappan's dining scene is compact but diverse, with full-service restaurants, Italian dining, sushi, Korean fried chicken, pizza, Chinese takeout, bagels, coffee, bubble tea, burgers and dessert.
The corridor changed noticeably in 2026, including new dining at 200 Old Tappan Road and a renamed Italian deli in Bi-State Plaza. Grocery stores, farms and liquor retailers are kept off this page so Food & Drink remains a true dining guide.
Dietary & allergy caution: GF and DF badges indicate documented menu options or accommodations, not dedicated allergen-free kitchens. Shared fryers, grills, utensils, prep surfaces and ingredient substitutions can create cross-contact. Anyone with celiac disease or a food allergy should speak directly with the restaurant before ordering.
Where Old Tappan eats
A growing destination cluster with 2026 openings alongside established full-service dining.
Home to a major Italian dining destination, while the broader corridor continues to mix food service with offices and neighborhood businesses.
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Current Old Tappan restaurants, cafés & takeout
Breakfast / Brunch / Lunch
200 Old Tappan Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-246-6004
BreakfastBrunchLunchGFDFVegan
Daytime restaurant serving breakfast, brunch and lunch daily. Current menu includes vegan gluten-friendly pancakes and waffles, Udi's gluten-free bread, JUST Egg and other plant-based choices. The restaurant explicitly warns that it is not a gluten-free kitchen.
Japanese / Sushi
200 Old Tappan Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-621-0030
JapaneseSushiLunchDinner
Opened in 2026 with sushi, sashimi, rolls, donburi bowls, teriyaki and Japanese appetizers.
Mediterranean / American
203 Old Tappan Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-497-3658
MediterraneanAmericanLunchDinnerBar
Full-service Mediterranean-American restaurant and bar with salads, seafood, steaks, chops, pasta and brick-oven items.
Italian / Pizza / Seafood
183 Old Tappan Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-649-8730
ItalianPizzaLunchDinnerGF
Full-service Italian restaurant with homemade pasta, brick-oven pizza, seafood and catering. Current menu explicitly offers gluten-free pasta for an added charge.
Japanese / Sushi / Ramen
216 Old Tappan Rd, Suite 5C · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-666-6544
JapaneseSushiLunchDinner
Established Old Tappan Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, noodles, vegetarian dishes and hot/cold appetizers.
Pizza / Italian
216 Old Tappan Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-664-0300
PizzaItalianLunchDinner
Neighborhood pizzeria with traditional pies, specialty pizza, heroes, pasta, salads, dinners and catering.
Burgers / Fast Casual
216 Old Tappan Rd, Suite 1C · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-497-8070
AmericanLunchDinnerGFVegan
Made-to-order beef, turkey and plant-based burgers with fries and shakes. Current menu includes a dedicated gluten-free burger build with a gluten-free bun and plant-based burger choices.
Chinese / Takeout
28 Bi-State Plaza · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-666-6900
ChineseTakeoutLunchDinner
Long-running Chinese takeout restaurant serving combination plates, noodles, rice dishes, seafood and classic Chinese-American favorites.
Korean Fried Chicken
216 Old Tappan Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-664-0024
KoreanChickenLunchDinner
Korean fried chicken with wings, boneless chicken, drumsticks, sauces, rice bowls and Korean comfort-food sides. The chain publishes a broad allergen warning covering milk, egg, fish, shellfish, sesame, soy, wheat/gluten, peanuts and tree nuts.
Bagels / Bakery / Deli
50 Bi-State Plaza · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-666-8111
BagelsBreakfastLunchDeli
Family-operated bagel bakery serving fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, deli sandwiches, wraps, soups and catering.
Italian Deli / Prepared Foods
216 Old Tappan Rd, Suite 16 · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-666-6750
DeliItalianBreakfastLunchCatering
Current 2026 deli identity at this longstanding Bi-State Plaza location, serving sandwiches, panini, salads, hot meals and full-service catering.
Bubble Tea / Tea
216 Old Tappan Rd, Building A · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-272-1805
Bubble TeaTeaDessert
Bubble-tea shop offering milk tea, brewed tea, tea lattes, fruit drinks, slushes and customizable toppings.
Coffee / Café
216 Old Tappan Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-722-1132
CoffeeBreakfastLunchDF
Coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast and café food. Current Starbucks customization options include soy, coconut, almond and oat milk for beverages; ingredient and cross-contact questions should still be checked directly.
Ice Cream / Dessert
46E Bi-State Plaza · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-664-9664
DessertIce Cream
Soft-serve ice cream, shakes, sundaes and frozen treats.
American / Golf Course Dining
83 DeWolf Rd · Old Tappan, NJ 07675 · 201-767-1199
AmericanLunchDinnerBar
Public-facing clubhouse grill and restaurant at the municipal golf course, with indoor/outdoor dining and event catering.
Verified dietary-option highlights
Current support includes gluten-free pasta at Bosfa, a dedicated gluten-free burger build/bun at MOOYAH, and gluten-friendly/ gluten-free bread choices at Turning Point. Turning Point explicitly states that cross-contact can occur.
Turning Point's vegan menu items support dairy-free dining choices, while Starbucks offers soy, coconut, almond and oat milk substitutions for beverages. Product ingredients and shared equipment still need individual verification.
Turning Point offers vegan breakfast items and plant-based proteins, and MOOYAH offers plant-based burger choices. Vegan menu labeling does not by itself establish allergy safety.
Important 2026 dining updates
A breakfast/brunch restaurant opened in March 2026, followed by a Japanese sushi concept in June 2026, adding two new dining formats to the borough.
The long-running deli at 216 Old Tappan Road, Suite 16 now operates as Alex's Italian Deli & Catering. The current Old Tappan School District also identifies it by that name for the 2026–27 school year.
Old Tappan Golf Course continues to operate a public-facing grill/restaurant and catering space at 83 DeWolf Road.
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Food & Drink AdvertisingDining information reviewed September 2026. Restaurants, hours, menus, phone numbers and dietary accommodations can change. Verify time-sensitive information directly with the establishment.