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Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
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Teaneck is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is the suburb with the second highest population of the 70 towns in the county with 39,776 as of the 2010 United States Census. The town is 11 miles west of New York City. Teaneck was founded on February 19, 1895. Today, it has a diverse population. Teaneck has many lovely streets for its residents and visitors to stroll, shop, dine, and even enjoy local artwork.
This is one of the most popular pizza parlor in town. People will come from across town for Coliseum’s Italian style. Their brick oven pizza is made to order and when you eat it you feel close to Italy. It is a family owned and operated business and has been in Teaneck since the 1980s. If you want pizza in this town, Coliseum is the place to be.
This quaint, comfortable Italian restaurant is one of the most popular destinations in town. Their fresh seafood and homemade products draw regular customers from Long Island, Rockland County, and even Pennsylvania. Reservations are strongly recommended, as big parties come in often.
A mom-and-pop Korean fried chicken restaurant that is one of the most highly rated restaurants in the state of New Jersey, despite only having three flavors of chicken: Soy Garlic, Sweet & Spicy, and Salt & Pepper. They have sides such as kimchi, rice, and salad.
Authentic Tex-Mex slow cooked BBQ. Brisket, chili, homemade smoked sausages, chicken mole, steaks, burgers, burritos, tacos and a kids' menu.
Steaks, sushi and pan-Asian cuisine. Kosher, and hence more expensive than you would otherwise expect, but the chef knows what he is doing and does it well with high quality ingredients.
Sandwiches, steaks, salads, soups, sides, starters, sodas feature on a huge menu. The crayons and color-on tablecloths make it a great place for families. It is strongly recommended that you make reservations (especially if you have more than a few people) — otherwise expect a lengthy wait.
An elegant dairy menu, including pizza and a wide sushi selection.
Part of “The Plaza,” Sammy’s has the best bagels you can get outside of New York City. In fact, New Yorkers will come have a Sammy’s bagel and claim they are just as good as a classic H&H New York made bagel, some say better. Open for breakfast and lunch, Sammy’s is under Kof-K supervision. They offer an extensive dairy menu. Pastries, salads, and sandwiches are available, and in the summer months there is a lovely outdoor seating area.
Features renovated guest rooms and suites, as well as 26,500 square feet of event space.
By plane
The closest commercial airport to Teaneck in New Jersey is Newark Liberty International Airport, 20 mi away in Newark.
By bus
New Jersey Transit bus service has very frequent service to Teaneck Road, Route 4, and Cedar Lane. There is less frequent service on other main streets.
By train
There is no passenger train operation in Teaneck.
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