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About Chit Chat Diner

Chit Chat Diner is a welcoming destination for beyond-the-basics American fare, served 24/7 in a modern, casual, and cozy diner setting in Hackensack, New Jersey. Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, or late-night food, the menu offers a broad range of choices to suit different tastes and occasions.

Guests can enjoy comfort food alongside healthy options and organic dishes, as well as coffee, beer, cocktails, and other beverages. With great coffee, a notable tea selection, great desserts, great cocktails, and local specialties, Chit Chat Diner makes it easy to find something satisfying at any hour.

Designed for flexibility and convenience, Chit Chat Diner welcomes solo diners and groups looking for a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. Service options include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, kerbside pickup, and on-site services.

The diner is known for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, counter service, dessert, and seating, making it a practical choice for everyday meals as well as different dining needs.

Fast service, a bar on site, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi add to the ease of visiting, while reservations are accepted for customers who prefer to plan ahead.

Accessibility is an important part of the guest experience, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Chit Chat Diner accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for added convenience.

Rated 4.30 out of 5 based on 5,458 reviews, it offers a trusted option for dining in Hackensack at 515 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, United States. For more information or to contact the diner, call +1 201-820-4033.

★★★★☆ 4.30 rating (5458 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Nick Cozad

Nick Cozad

2 months ago

The vibe and atmosphere here are immaculate, classic American diner. Service was fast and perfectly accurate, even with modifications. But the star of the show here is the food/breakfast. Everything was fantastic. The eggs, toast, cold brew, corned beef hash, pancakes, all 10/10. As a certified diner enjoyer, trust me when I say this is my new all-time favorite diner. If you live within an hour and a half vicinity, do yourself a favor and make the trip to Chit Chat

dylan mercado

dylan mercado

5 months ago

I recently visited Chit Chat Diner in Hackensack and had such a great experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and welcoming. The diner has a really fun and modern vibe, and the décor is super unique compared to a typical diner. The food was absolutely amazing. Everything we ordered came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really tell they put effort into both the taste and presentation. The menu has a huge variety, so there’s something for everyone, whether you’re craving breakfast, comfort food, or something a little different. The service was also excellent. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Even though the diner was busy, the staff handled everything smoothly and kept the experience enjoyable. Overall, Chit Chat Diner is definitely a spot I’d recommend if you’re in the Hackensack area. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I’ll definitely be coming back again soon.

Vergie Javier

Vergie Javier

6 months ago

The place is clean with nice ambiance.The staff are friendly and effecient. Have a variety of menu, big portion and flavorful food.

Thalya Micha

Thalya Micha

4 weeks ago

I came with my close friends late after 12mid tired and hungry after concert, love the fast service and hospitality. I went to lots of dinner, but ChitChat has the one of the Best quality and taste foods. The portion are good and the price are affordable. We all happy, enjoyed the food and left with full stomach .

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L

4 weeks ago

Stopped in at 1am for a quick bite. Good chocolate chip pancakes and the Nutella Blended coffee was yummy. Bit pricy for the drinks- $10.50 and $9.50

Amber Mcdowell

Amber Mcdowell

8 months ago

We ordered wings, French toast, and nachos. They were all prepared so well and tasted amazing. We didn’t expect this place to be so good, and it turned out to be amazing. 10/10 would recommend, and the prices were great—about the same as, if not a little lower than, other diners. It’s also one of the only diners open 24 hours in NJ these days.

Maria Vasquez

Maria Vasquez

3 weeks ago

From the moment we walked in, we felt like family. Niko, the owner's son, is such a down-to-earth person and made us feel genuinely welcome. The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and always smiling—especially our server, Shauna, who provided excellent service. Andy, the manager, was also wonderful. He treated every customer with kindness and respect, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food was absolutely incredible! We started with calamari, egg rolls, rainbow salad, chicken wings, and sliders. Every appetizer was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For our entrées, we enjoyed steak, lamb chops, salmon, filet of sole, and crab cakes. Every dish was cooked to perfection, and the seafood tasted exceptionally fresh. To finish our meal, we shared the Big Fat Chocolate Cake, Layered Carrot Cake, Checkerboard Cake, and Red Velvet Cake. Every dessert was rich, moist, and absolutely delicious—the perfect ending to an amazing meal. By the end, we were completely full and extremely satisfied. The outstanding food, exceptional service, and warm hospitality made this a memorable dining experience. I can't wait to come back, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic meal and outstanding service!

Soraya Naidu

Soraya Naidu

5 months ago

The breakfast here is really good, great place and atmosphere. Pricing is a bit on the higher side but it’s worth it. Service was great, food came out really quick and was fresh (I was amazed by the turn around time it took from placing my order to getting my food especially since it was a busy Sunday morning). 10/10 recommend.

Melinda Harris

Melinda Harris

4 months ago

The staff is always so friendly, and the food has always been great. I love the theme of conversation cards at each table. You can never go wrong with the Desayuno Cubano, and my son absolutely loves their pancakes. It can be busy during the weekend so I’d call ahead, but definitely worth a visit. I try to stop in almost every time I’m in Jersey.

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K O

2 months ago

First time at Chit Chat and more than amazed. The food was fresh, HOT, delicious and great portion sizes. I really appreciated the decor and music. Our server Sergio was amazing, taking care of everything in a timely manner. Can’t wait to come back

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

515 Essex St, Hackensack, NJ 07601, United States

Reservations

+1 201-820-4033

Hours

Open Now · Saturday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Monday Open 24 hours
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