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Downtown Washington Avenue · Broad Street · Route 31 · Route 57

Washington combines a walkable downtown dining scene with a much broader collection of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, pubs, markets and quick-service stops along Route 31, Route 57 and Clubhouse Drive.

Explore breakfast and coffee, pizza and Italian food, Mexican and Latin American cooking, sushi and poke, Chinese and Thai takeout, taverns, desserts, markets and everyday food shopping across the shared Washington community.

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Washington address note: Washington Borough and Washington Township are separate municipalities, but restaurants and food businesses in both commonly use Washington, NJ 07882 mailing addresses. This guide covers the shared local dining and food-shopping area while keeping the municipalities distinct.
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GF / DF dietary-option standard: A GF or DF badge means current menu information explicitly supports at least one gluten-free or dairy-free/vegan choice. A badge does not mean a dedicated allergen-free kitchen or guarantee safety for celiac disease or food allergy. Ingredients, substitutions, shared fryers, ovens and cross-contact practices can change; contact the restaurant directly before ordering when an allergy or medical restriction is involved.
Downtown CoreWashington Avenue & Broad Street
Regional DiningRoute 31 & Clubhouse Drive
East-West CorridorRoute 57 / Washington Avenue
Guide ReviewAugust 2026
Dietary filters identify documented options, not allergen-safe kitchens.

Current Washington Food & Drink

Restaurants, cafés, food markets and specialty food businesses currently serving Washington Borough and Washington Township.

Le Crêpe Café
DF
Crêpes / Coffee / Açaí / Café 25 E Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-283-3229

Made-to-order sweet and savory crêpes, espresso drinks, smoothies, açaí bowls and casual café fare in downtown Washington.

Allie's Cupcakery & Café
Lunch Café / Cupcakes / Desserts 7 Broad Street
Washington, NJ 07882
908-635-9057

Downtown luncheonette serving made-to-order sandwiches, salads, rotating lunch dishes, cupcakes, cakes, gelato and coffee.

5 Brothers Taqueria
Mexican / Tacos / Catering 65 E Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-223-7065

Casual taqueria with tacos, birria, tortas, tamales, pozole, caldo, Mexican drinks and catering.

Ohana Grill and Poke
Hawaiian / Poke / BBQ / Hibachi 22 E Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-878-8325

Custom poke bowls plus Hawaiian-style BBQ and hibachi plates with seafood, meat, tofu and vegetable options.

Juanitos Mexican Restaurant
Mexican / Latin American 3 Broad Street
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-2555

Downtown Mexican restaurant offering familiar regional dishes, combination plates and casual dine-in or takeout meals.

William's Irish Tavern
GF
Irish Pub / Tavern / American 101 E Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-9411

Irish-inspired tavern with pub plates, burgers, sandwiches, bar pies, brunch and a current menu that identifies multiple gluten-free selections.

Sal's Pizza
GF
Pizza / Italian-American 1 W Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-6336

Long-running downtown pizzeria serving hand-tossed and Sicilian pies, rolls, calzones and Italian-American favorites, with gluten-free pizza listed on the current menu.

Pasta Grill of Washington
Italian / Pizza / Pasta 328 W Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-3652

Family Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, entrées and casual sit-down meals along West Washington Avenue.

Brother's Restaurant Bar & Pizza
Italian / Pizza / Bar 301 W Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-223-7030

Italian-American restaurant and bar serving pizza, pasta, sandwiches, entrées and catering from the West Washington Avenue corridor.

Asian Kitchen
Chinese / Thai / Asian Takeout 328 W Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-223-1882

Asian takeout restaurant with Chinese and Thai-style dishes, tofu, vegetable choices and combination meals.

Hunan Wok
Chinese / Takeout 388 E Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-8555

Neighborhood Chinese takeout with combination plates, noodle and rice dishes, vegetables and familiar Chinese-American favorites.

Mexican Grill House
Mexican / BYOB 390 E Washington Avenue, Unit 6
Washington, NJ 07882
201-317-3354

Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos, fajitas and other Mexican favorites in the East Washington Avenue corridor.

Talia's Bakery
Bakery / Cakes / Cookies / Coffee 217 W Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-4100

Family bakery offering breads, cookies, pastries, cakes, gelato, coffee and special-order desserts.

The Meat Shoppe by Arctic Foods
Butcher / Prepared Foods / Catering 251 E Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-0590

Specialty meat market with fresh meats, prepared foods, deli-style items, specialty groceries and catering services.

Memo's Place
American / Mexican / BBQ 235 State Route 31 South
Washington, NJ 07882
908-223-1786

Casual restaurant combining American comfort food, Mexican dishes and barbecue with dine-in and takeout service.

The Smashed Olive
GFDF
New American / Italian / Bar 289 NJ-31
Washington, NJ 07882
908-946-8577

Sit-down restaurant with salads, pizza, pasta, seafood and entrées; current menus identify gluten-free crust and pasta plus vegan dishes.

The Draught House
Pub / American / Bar 268 NJ-31
Washington, NJ 07882
908-223-7113

Route 31 restaurant and bar offering pub fare, burgers, sandwiches, entrées and drinks in a casual setting.

Washington Diner
Diner / Breakfast / American 6 NJ-31 South
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-3059

Classic local diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner favorites with a broad all-day American menu.

Dicola's Pizza
GF
Pizza / Italian-American 50 NJ-31 North
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-0250

Family pizzeria serving pizza, subs and Italian-American favorites; a gluten-free crust option is currently listed.

Leo's Pizza Italian Restaurant
GF
Pizza / Italian 5 Clubhouse Drive
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-8900

Clubhouse Drive pizzeria and Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, sandwiches and dinners, with gluten-free pizza available.

Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza & Cafe
GFDF
Brick-Oven Pizza / Italian 459 NJ-31
Washington, NJ 07882
908-574-2261

Brick-oven pizza and Italian café with current menu support for gluten-free pizza and vegan pizza choices.

Mamma Maria Pizza
GF
Pizza / Italian 433 NJ-31
Washington, NJ 07882
908-869-6726

Casual pizzeria serving pies, subs and Italian dishes, including current gluten-free and cauliflower-crust pizza options.

Masa Sushi
Japanese / Sushi / Poke 5 Clubhouse Drive, #7
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-0303

Japanese restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, rolls, poke bowls, cooked appetizers and dine-in or takeout meals.

Cafe 57
GF
Café / Deli / Bakery / Breakfast 486 Route 57 West
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-3019

Route 57 café and deli serving breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and scratch-made desserts; the current menu notes a gluten-free option.

Jersey Mike's Subs
Subs / Sandwiches / Quick Service 5 Clubhouse Drive, Unit 6
Washington, NJ 07882
908-223-5058

Sub shop serving hot and cold made-to-order sandwiches in the Clubhouse Drive shopping area.

Dairy Queen
Ice Cream / Frozen Treats 231 NJ-31
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-0619

Treat-focused Dairy Queen serving soft-serve, Blizzards, sundaes, shakes and ice-cream cakes.

ShopRite of Washington
Supermarket / Bakery / Prepared Foods 2 Clubhouse Drive
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-0761

Full-service supermarket with bakery, deli, produce, prepared foods, grocery staples and household shopping.

Scotty's Stadium
Sports Bar / American 15 Belvidere Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-689-3094

Local sports bar serving casual American food and drinks near the downtown area.

Philbert's Pub
Pub / Bar 101 W Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-0424

Neighborhood pub on West Washington Avenue with a casual local bar atmosphere.

El Pacheking
Latin Market / Specialty Grocery 102 E Washington Avenue
Washington, NJ 07882
908-835-2525

Small Latin American specialty grocery offering packaged foods, drinks and everyday market items.

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Where Washington Eats

The area's dining choices follow the same commercial pattern as the wider Washington business community.

Downtown Washington Avenue & Broad Street

Independent cafés, Mexican food, poke, bakeries, pizza and neighborhood taverns make the Borough center Washington's most walkable dining cluster.

Route 31 & Clubhouse Drive

Diners, pizza, sit-down restaurants, sushi, subs, frozen treats and grocery shopping give Route 31 the widest range of everyday food choices.

Route 57 & East Washington Avenue

Chinese and Mexican takeout, Cafe 57, prepared-food shopping and other casual stops extend the food scene east and west of downtown.

West Washington Avenue

Italian dining, pizza, Asian takeout and bakery stops add another useful cluster between downtown and the Route 31 corridor.

Markets & Food Shopping

ShopRite, specialty meat and prepared-food shopping, Latin grocery items and bakery businesses support cooking, entertaining and everyday grocery needs.

Takeout-Friendly Town

Pizza, tacos, poke, Chinese and Thai food, deli sandwiches, subs and casual restaurants make Washington particularly convenient for pickup meals.

Complete Food Directory

Browse Washington's active food categories without empty cuisine sections.

Cafés, Bakeries & Coffee

  • Le Crêpe CaféDF
    25 E Washington Avenue · 908-283-3229Crêpes / Coffee / Açaí / Café
  • Allie's Cupcakery & Café
    7 Broad Street · 908-635-9057Lunch Café / Cupcakes / Desserts
  • Talia's Bakery
    217 W Washington Avenue · 908-689-4100Bakery / Cakes / Cookies / Coffee
  • Cafe 57GF
    486 Route 57 West · 908-689-3019Café / Deli / Bakery / Breakfast

Breakfast & Diners

  • Le Crêpe CaféDF
    25 E Washington Avenue · 908-283-3229Crêpes / Coffee / Açaí / Café
  • Washington Diner
    6 NJ-31 South · 908-689-3059Diner / Breakfast / American
  • Cafe 57GF
    486 Route 57 West · 908-689-3019Café / Deli / Bakery / Breakfast

Mexican & Latin American

  • 5 Brothers Taqueria
    65 E Washington Avenue · 908-223-7065Mexican / Tacos / Catering
  • Juanitos Mexican Restaurant
    3 Broad Street · 908-835-2555Mexican / Latin American
  • Mexican Grill House
    390 E Washington Avenue, Unit 6 · 201-317-3354Mexican / BYOB
  • El Pacheking
    102 E Washington Avenue · 908-835-2525Latin Market / Specialty Grocery

Asian, Sushi & Poke

  • Ohana Grill and Poke
    22 E Washington Avenue · 908-878-8325Hawaiian / Poke / BBQ / Hibachi
  • Asian Kitchen
    328 W Washington Avenue · 908-223-1882Chinese / Thai / Asian Takeout
  • Hunan Wok
    388 E Washington Avenue · 908-689-8555Chinese / Takeout
  • Masa Sushi
    5 Clubhouse Drive, #7 · 908-835-0303Japanese / Sushi / Poke

Pizza & Italian

  • Sal's PizzaGF
    1 W Washington Avenue · 908-689-6336Pizza / Italian-American
  • Pasta Grill of Washington
    328 W Washington Avenue · 908-689-3652Italian / Pizza / Pasta
  • Brother's Restaurant Bar & Pizza
    301 W Washington Avenue · 908-223-7030Italian / Pizza / Bar
  • Dicola's PizzaGF
    50 NJ-31 North · 908-689-0250Pizza / Italian-American
  • Leo's Pizza Italian RestaurantGF
    5 Clubhouse Drive · 908-689-8900Pizza / Italian
  • Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza & CafeGFDF
    459 NJ-31 · 908-574-2261Brick-Oven Pizza / Italian
  • Mamma Maria PizzaGF
    433 NJ-31 · 908-869-6726Pizza / Italian

Pubs, Taverns & Casual Dining

  • William's Irish TavernGF
    101 E Washington Avenue · 908-689-9411Irish Pub / Tavern / American
  • Memo's Place
    235 State Route 31 South · 908-223-1786American / Mexican / BBQ
  • The Smashed OliveGFDF
    289 NJ-31 · 908-946-8577New American / Italian / Bar
  • The Draught House
    268 NJ-31 · 908-223-7113Pub / American / Bar
  • Scotty's Stadium
    15 Belvidere Avenue · 908-689-3094Sports Bar / American
  • Philbert's Pub
    101 W Washington Avenue · 908-835-0424Pub / Bar

Sandwiches, Deli & Quick Service

  • The Meat Shoppe by Arctic Foods
    251 E Washington Avenue · 908-689-0590Butcher / Prepared Foods / Catering
  • Cafe 57GF
    486 Route 57 West · 908-689-3019Café / Deli / Bakery / Breakfast
  • Jersey Mike's Subs
    5 Clubhouse Drive, Unit 6 · 908-223-5058Subs / Sandwiches / Quick Service

Grocery, Markets & Specialty Food

  • The Meat Shoppe by Arctic Foods
    251 E Washington Avenue · 908-689-0590Butcher / Prepared Foods / Catering
  • ShopRite of Washington
    2 Clubhouse Drive · 908-835-0761Supermarket / Bakery / Prepared Foods
  • El Pacheking
    102 E Washington Avenue · 908-835-2525Latin Market / Specialty Grocery

Desserts & Frozen Treats

  • Le Crêpe CaféDF
    25 E Washington Avenue · 908-283-3229Crêpes / Coffee / Açaí / Café
  • Allie's Cupcakery & Café
    7 Broad Street · 908-635-9057Lunch Café / Cupcakes / Desserts
  • Talia's Bakery
    217 W Washington Avenue · 908-689-4100Bakery / Cakes / Cookies / Coffee
  • Cafe 57GF
    486 Route 57 West · 908-689-3019Café / Deli / Bakery / Breakfast
  • Dairy Queen
    231 NJ-31 · 908-689-0619Ice Cream / Frozen Treats

Documented GF / DF Options

These badges reflect explicit current menu support for at least one qualifying option. Always confirm ingredients and cross-contact directly for medical dietary needs.

Gluten-Free Options

William's Irish Tavern, Sal's Pizza, The Smashed Olive, Dicola's Pizza, Leo's Pizza Italian Restaurant, Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza & Cafe, Mamma Maria Pizza, Cafe 57 currently have explicit gluten-free menu support used for the GF filter on this page.

Dairy-Free / Vegan Options

Le Crêpe Café, The Smashed Olive, Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza & Cafe currently have explicit non-dairy or vegan menu support used for the DF filter on this page.

Good Picks by Occasion

Breakfast & Coffee

Washington has both classic diner breakfasts and smaller café choices, with options downtown and along Route 31 and Route 57.

Pizza Night

Multiple independent pizzerias across downtown, Route 31 and West Washington Avenue make pizza one of the area's deepest dining categories.

Something Beyond the Usual

Poke, sushi, Hawaiian BBQ, Mexican street food, Chinese and Thai dishes broaden Washington beyond traditional diner and pizza fare.

Pub Dinner

Irish tavern fare, neighborhood pubs, sports-bar food and Route 31 casual dining provide several relaxed evening choices.

Dessert Run

Downtown cupcakes and café sweets, bakery desserts, gelato, Route 57 baked goods and Route 31 frozen treats cover a range of after-meal stops.

Cooking or Entertaining at Home

Full-service grocery, butcher and prepared-food shopping, specialty markets, bakeries and catering businesses support parties and home meals.

Downtown Dining & Community Events

Restaurants and food businesses are part of Washington Borough's downtown event and small-business ecosystem.

Little Washington BID

The downtown business district supports promotions, community events and seasonal programs that can bring additional activity to Washington Avenue and Broad Street businesses.

Farmers Market & Seasonal Events

Downtown market and event schedules can change from season to season. Check current BID information when planning a visit around a specific market or festival.

Little Washington BID

More Washington Borough & Township Guides

Main Community Guide

Government, schools, parks, history, community resources and the shared Borough/Township overview.

Business & Shopping

Downtown merchants, Route 31 and Route 57 shopping, healthcare, automotive, trades and professional services.

Real Estate

Borough homes, Township neighborhoods, rural property, taxes, zoning, utilities, schools and property resources.

Visiting & Lodging

Downtown events, heritage resources, parks, golf, local history and nearby lodging.

Classifieds

Local items, yard sales, vehicles, household goods, notices, pets and neighborhood marketplace categories.

Jobs

Schools, local government, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, service businesses and Warren Hills employment.

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