5 New Restaurants To Try That Opened In Northern New Jersey Last Month

NORTH JERSEY — Now that the weather has cooled a bit, you can dine out by really dining outdoors. Several new restaurants opened in New Jersey last month, and more have made preparations.

Here are five new restaurants that Patch wrote about in July 2025:

(Patch frequently writes about restaurant openings and closings in Hudson and Bergen counties. If you know of one, email us here.)

Morris Proper

Morris Proper opened in Morristown on July 9 at 100 Morris St. It's located on the ground floor of M Station West between the Morristown Green and the train station. The retro-looking restaurant describes itself this way: "It’s where neighbors meet and stories are shared, where local ingredients shine with pride, where design and art reflect the spirit of the region, and where everyone has a seat at the table.” The kitchen is run by award-winning chef David Felton, and uses New Jersey-sourced ingredients. Read more about it here.

(Patch frequently writes about restaurant openings and closings in Hudson and Bergen counties. If you know of one, email us here.)

Mile Square Café, Hoboken

For 14 years, the corner of Park Avenue and Eighth Street in central Hoboken sat empty. But thanks to a group of local restaurateurs, it's serving meals and coffee again. Chef Steve El Hassan and his partners intended to launch their brunch café in "the best place in the world." Mile Square Café is located at 746 Park Ave. Read more about it here.

La Kantina

A new Mexican Restaurant and Lounge has opened in Elizabeth. La Kantina actually opened for business on June 24 at 270 Morris Ave., announced City Hall. The menu includes empanadas, tostadas, ceviche, tacos, burritos, birria style short ribs, seafood & chorizo paella, fajitias, salads, soups, and cocktails. Read more here.

El Asadero

El Asadero Mexican Grill, located next to the Hilton Garden Inn in Secaucus, held its grand opening in early July. It's a family-owned business founded by the Delgado brothers, Jose, Bonifacio, Marco, Jaime and Hector Delgado. They opened the first El Asadero in 2012 in Passaic and expanded from there, opening two Bergen County spots as well. The new location is at 875 Route 3 East. Read more about it here.

Ridge Sandwich & Sweet

A new sandwich and sweet shop opened in Basking Ridge right before summer. Ridge Sandwich & Sweet Company (formerly known as the Ridge Sweet Shoppe) is open for business at a new location, 31 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge. Basking Ridge native Caitlin Cunningham expanded and revamped her business to be able to expand her offerings, says a Patch story. Find out more here.

Bonus: In A Pickle?

Signs for a new pickle shop recently appeared on First Street in Hoboken, four blocks from the train station, in the longtime location of a barber shop that moved around the corner. Pickle Joy is coming to 55 First St.

Patch frequently writes about restaurant openings and closings in Hudson and Bergen counties. If you know of one, email us here.