Butler · Morris County

Food & Drink

Butler's dining scene spans two very different corridors: Main Street, where diners, cafés, Mexican food, Indian cuisine, pizza and neighborhood bars sit close together, and Route 23, where sushi, Polish food, Italian dining, chains, fast casual restaurants and the Ramstein brewery serve a wider regional market.

This guide focuses on current food-and-drink businesses physically located in the Borough of Butler.

Butler Dining MixBreakfast & diners
Coffee, bagels & desserts
Mexican & Indian
Sushi & Chinese
Pizza & Italian
Polish specialty food
Bars & craft beer
Fast casual & chains

Two Dining Corridors

Main StreetBreakfast, bagels, coffee, Mexican food, Indian cuisine, pizza, Chinese food, desserts and neighborhood bar-and-grill options create a compact local dining cluster.
Route 23Diners, sushi, Polish food, Mexican, Italian, fast casual, steakhouses, chains and late-hour choices line the regional highway corridor.
Local VarietyFor a small borough, Butler supports an unusually broad mix of international and independent dining alongside familiar national brands.
Takeout-FriendlyMany Butler eateries emphasize pickup, delivery or casual service, making the borough convenient for quick meals as well as sit-down dining.
Municipal boundary check: A Butler 07405 mailing address does not always mean a restaurant is inside Butler. NJTGO excludes places verified in neighboring Kinnelon even when third-party directories label them “Butler.”
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Butler Food & Drink Directory

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Butler Family Restaurant & Diner

Diner / Breakfast / American

Long-running Main Street diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with classic diner favorites and family-style comfort food.

134 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-838-6690

Oasis Diner

Diner / Breakfast / Brunch

Full-service diner serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with pancakes, omelets, burgers, sandwiches, salads and diner classics.

1277 Route 23 South, Butler, NJ 07405
973-291-8801

Bagel Nosh of Butler

Bagels / Breakfast / Lunch

Main Street bagel shop serving bagels, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, salads, wraps and deli-style lunches.

138 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-291-8460

G&A Hot Bagels & Deli

Bagels / Deli / Breakfast

Route 23 bagel and deli stop known for breakfast sandwiches, bagels, deli sandwiches and late-hour convenience.

1445 Route 23 South, Butler, NJ 07405
973-283-2212

Nuestra Passion Coffee Shop

Coffee / Crepes / Bakery

Main Street café serving coffee drinks, crepes, smoothies, cakes, pastries, panini and other light breakfast and lunch items.

114 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-400-8794

Dunkin'

Coffee / Donuts / Breakfast

Coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, bagels and quick-service beverages on Main Street.

307 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-492-0525

Grippy's Cookie Co.

Bakery / Cookies / Desserts

Small-batch cookie bakery offering custom cookies, dessert orders and specialty baked goods.

6 Boonton Avenue, Butler, NJ 07405
973-507-6816

La Mixteca

Mexican

Casual Main Street Mexican restaurant serving tacos, burritos, empanadas, sopes, enchiladas and house-made salsas.

110 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-750-1080

El Mariachi Restaurante

Mexican

Main Street Mexican restaurant serving tacos, birria, enchiladas, tortas, fajitas and traditional dishes.

19 B Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
862-801-4030

Tia Tela

Mexican / Oaxacan-Inspired

Route 23 Mexican restaurant with tacos, mole, birria, pambazos, quesadillas and other traditional specialties.

1342 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-291-4751

Bubbakoo's Burritos

Mexican-Fusion / Fast Casual
DF / Vegan

Build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas and Mexican-fusion creations with customizable proteins, toppings and plant-based ingredients.

1481 Route 23, Unit 6, Butler, NJ 07405
973-657-9800

Taj Mehar Indian Cuisine

Indian / Indo-Asian
DF / Vegan

Indian and Indo-Asian restaurant serving curries, tandoori dishes, biryani, naan, samosas, dumplings and vegetarian and vegan choices.

140 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-291-4745

Yuki Hana Sushi

Japanese / Sushi

Japanese restaurant and sushi bar serving sushi, sashimi, rolls, appetizers, soups and omakase-style selections.

1370 Route 23 North, Butler, NJ 07405
973-838-4949

Panda World

Chinese

Main Street Chinese restaurant serving familiar takeout favorites, soups, dumplings, noodle and rice dishes.

16 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-838-9693

AJ's Pizza Butler

Pizza / Italian / American
GF

Main Street pizzeria with pizza, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, wings, seafood and a current gluten-free pizza crust option.

12 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-283-0454

Ferati's Pizza

Pizza / Italian

Neighborhood pizzeria serving pies, Italian entrées, pasta, sandwiches, salads and seafood dishes.

2 Boonton Avenue, Butler, NJ 07405
973-838-3655

Buonasera Restaurant & Pizza

Italian / Pizza

Full-service Italian restaurant and pizzeria with pasta, chicken and veal dishes, seafood, pizza and desserts.

1574 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-850-6646

Anthony Francos Ristorante & Pizzeria

Pizza / Italian

Route 23 pizzeria and Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta, subs, salads and classic Italian-American dishes.

1516 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-492-1700

Polski Smak

Polish Deli / Specialty Food

Family-owned Polish deli with pierogi, kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, hot meals, sandwiches, imported foods and catering.

1295 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-492-7625

100 Proof Bar and Bites

Bar & Grill / Sports Bar

Main Street bar and grill serving wings, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, appetizers and drinks, with indoor and outdoor seating.

227 Main Street, Butler, NJ 07405
973-291-4418

Duffy's Celtic Crossings

Irish-Style Bar / Grill

Route 23 neighborhood bar and grill with pub fare, wings, burgers, drinks, sports viewing and live-music atmosphere.

1248 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-291-4714

High Point Brewing Company / Ramstein Beer

Craft Brewery / Tasting Room

Butler craft brewery producing Ramstein German-style lagers and wheat beers, with a tasting room open on selected days.

22 Park Place, Building 7, Butler, NJ 07405
973-838-7400

Applebee's Grill + Bar

American / Bar & Grill

Casual American chain restaurant with burgers, ribs, chicken, salads, appetizers, desserts and a full bar.

1200 State Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-283-8410

Outback Steakhouse

Steakhouse / American
GF

Australian-inspired steakhouse serving steaks, chicken, seafood, ribs, burgers and a current gluten-friendly menu.

1538 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-850-3055

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Fast Food / Ice Cream

Fast-casual burgers, chicken baskets, fries, Blizzard treats, cones, sundaes and ice-cream cakes.

1481 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-838-3043

Wendy's

Fast Food / Burgers

Drive-through fast food serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, fries, chili and Frosty desserts.

1204 Route 23 North, Butler, NJ 07405
973-838-2300

McDonald's

Fast Food / Breakfast

Quick-service burgers, chicken, breakfast, fries, coffee and desserts on the Route 23 corridor.

1479 Route 23, Butler, NJ 07405
973-492-0271
Food-allergy & dietary caution: GF and DF/Vegan badges indicate that current menu information supports at least one corresponding option. They do not mean the entire kitchen is allergen-free, nor do they guarantee safety for celiac disease, milk allergy or another food allergy. Shared ovens, fryers, utensils and preparation surfaces may create cross-contact. Always verify ingredients and preparation practices directly with the restaurant.

Main Street: Butler's Local Food District

Main Street has become Butler's strongest concentration of independent food businesses. Within a relatively short stretch, diners can find breakfast, coffee and crepes, Mexican food, Indian cuisine, pizza, Chinese takeout, cookies and a neighborhood bar-and-grill.

Breakfast & CoffeeMain Street supports both a traditional diner and independent/chain coffee and bagel choices.
International DiningMexican and Indian restaurants now give the downtown corridor considerably more culinary variety than the older directory reflected.
Pizza & Casual FoodPizza, sandwiches, comfort food and takeout remain core parts of the downtown dining mix.
Evening Options100 Proof adds bar-and-grill dining and late-night activity to the historic Main Street corridor.

Route 23: Regional Dining & Quick Stops

The Route 23 corridor serves both Butler residents and drivers moving between Morris and Passaic County communities. It combines independent restaurants with familiar national brands and several businesses that have served the area for years.

Diners & BreakfastOasis Diner and G&A Hot Bagels provide breakfast-oriented options along the corridor.
International FoodYuki Hana, Polski Smak and Tia Tela add Japanese, Polish and Mexican choices.
Italian & PizzaBuonasera and Anthony Francos provide traditional pizzeria and Italian-American options.
Fast Casual & ChainsBubbakoo's, Dairy Queen, Wendy's, McDonald's, Applebee's and Outback broaden quick-service and full-service choices.

Dietary Options

NJTGO only applies dietary badges where current information supports them. Butler's current examples include gluten-free pizza crust at AJ's Pizza, a gluten-friendly menu at Outback Steakhouse, vegan dishes at Taj Mehar, and plant-based build options at Bubbakoo's Burritos.

GF — Gluten-Free OptionsLook for the green GF badge. A gluten-free crust or menu item does not establish a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.
DF / Vegan OptionsLook for the blue DF/Vegan badge where a current vegan or plant-based option supports dairy-free ordering.
Ask Before OrderingSauces, dressings, marinades, shared fryers and preparation surfaces can change the allergen profile of an otherwise suitable dish.

Ramstein Beer & Butler's Brewery

High Point Brewing Company has brewed Ramstein German-style beers in Butler since the 1990s. The current tasting-room schedule is Wednesday through Friday from 4:00–8:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Visit information: High Point Brewing lists its mailing location as 22 Park Place, Building 7, with GPS access at 14 Kiel Avenue. Food availability can vary; visitors should check current brewery information before planning around a food truck or special event.

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Nearby Communities

Bloomingdale
KinnelonAdditional restaurants and Route 23/Kinnelon Road dining immediately around Butler.
Riverdale
Pompton Plains / PequannockNearby dining along the Route 23 corridor.
West MilfordAdditional dining north and west of Butler.

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