Overview
Visiting Englewood, NJ in Bergen County, New Jersey places you near Davis Johnson Gardens (2.9 km), Hazard Beach (4.5 km), Henry Hudson Bridge (4.5 km), with regional access via Yonkers Amtrak Station (7.7 km) (elevation 0 m (0 ft), pop. 28,539). Travelers stop in Englewood for classic American main-street dining, state & national park scenic byways, and signature dishes from New Jersey.
Local Food & Regional Specialties — Englewood
1. Signature Regional Dishes
In Englewood (Bergen County, Bergen County), local tables feature: Signature New Jersey dishes—Taylor ham / pork roll, egg and cheese on a hard roll, Tomato pies & boardwalk thin-crust pizza, and Italian sub sandwiches & disco fries at classic diners.
2. Craft Pours, Wines & Roasters
Around Englewood and across Bergen County, local beverage lists highlight: Regional pours and beverages in New Jersey: Garden State blueberry wines & coastal craft ales, alongside independent American craft breweries, local roasters, and regional vineyards.
3. Farmers Markets & Local Specialties
At farmers markets and specialty shops in Englewood (Bergen County), look for: Local specialties across New Jersey: Jersey Fresh corn, heirloom tomatoes & saltwater taffy, farmers-market seasonal produce, and regional smokehouse or bakery traditions.
4. American Dining & Tipping Rhythm (18–20%)
Classic New Jersey dining—hearty diner or café breakfasts, casual lunch counters and food trucks ($12–$20), and evening neighborhood restaurants where 18%–20% table-service tipping and state/local sales tax apply at checkout. In a mid-sized city like Englewood (pop. 28,539), visitors will find independent coffee roasters, craft taprooms, regional steakhouses or seafood shacks, and weekend growers markets showcasing Bergen County producers.
Getting There & Local Transit
Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), NJ Transit & PATH trains into Manhattan, Amtrak Acela/Northeast Regional at Newark Penn, Metropark & Trenton. From Newark, Jersey City, Princeton & Cape May (EWR Newark Liberty International Airport & Amtrak / NJ Transit), major Interstate corridors, Amtrak/regional transit, and airport shuttles connect directly to Englewood (Yonkers Amtrak Station (7.7 km)) and neighboring cities across Bergen County.
Primary Transit & Airport Hub: Yonkers Amtrak Station (7.7 km).
What to See & Do — Englewood
- Nearby Landmarks & Points of Interest: Davis Johnson Gardens (2.9 km) · Hazard Beach (4.5 km) · Henry Hudson Bridge (4.5 km) · Henry Hudson Memorial Park (4.6 km) · Fort Tryon Park (4.9 km)
- Local Districts & Neighborhoods: Riverside Terrace
- Downtown & Historic Main Street of Englewood: Explore the central courthouse district, independent diners, local coffee roasters, and weekly farmers markets.
- State Parks & Scenic Byways (Bergen County): Drive or hike scenic overlooks, riverfronts, and trailheads surrounding Englewood (0 m (0 ft)).
Nearby US Cities & Towns near Englewood
Explore the 5 closest neighboring US cities and towns to Englewood by straight-line distance:
- Englewood Cliffs, NJ (1.9 km)
- Teaneck, NJ (3.7 km)
- Tenafly, NJ (3.7 km)
- Leonia, NJ (3.7 km)
- Bergenfield, NJ (4.4 km)
Best Time to Visit
May–Oct. Browse all cities in New Jersey or search the complete directory of 10,714 US cities & towns.