Englewood’s Patisserie Florentine is a charming artisanal bakery and bistro that aims to source as many ingredients as possible from local, sustainable, and organic providers. Here, only natural sweeteners and colors are used, and the kitchen was designed to minimize the bakery's carbon and energy footprint.

Some of the most popular offerings on the menu include the flaky, buttery croissants and the brioche crowns. The bistro menu is also solid, with some favorites including the hearty quiches, the crepes aux Champignon, and the cod croquettes. Make sure to leave room for dessert, as the crème brulee receives high marks from regulars, and the chocolate molten cake with vanilla Anglaise is creamy and rich.

Visit Patisserie Florentine's website to learn more about this Englewood bakery!

Patisserie Florentine
10 S. Dean Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 408-4890
www.patisserieflorentine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/patisserie-florentine-englewood

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If you’ve got a fan in Oprah Winfrey, you know your sweet potato pies are good. Tod Wilson, the founder of Mr. Tod's Pie Factory, started out in the baking business working for his godfather before striking out on his own in 2002. He came to national fame on the reality show Shark Tank, when the panel of investors was wowed by his attention to quality and detail.

Wilson's signature sweet potato pie is made with jumbo yams that are whipped to a light consistency and seasoned according to his mother’s recipe, and regulars insist that the pie is decadent and delicious. Other pies that win raves include the dense, decadent pecan pie and the lemon chess pie, but there’s not a dud in the bunch. Pies come in either a standard ten-inch size or a portable four-inch.

Mr. Tod's Pie Factory in Englewood is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. The secret's out about this bakery, so expect a crowd around the holidays, especially Thanksgiving!

Mr. Tod's Pie Factory
15 W. Hudson Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 567-5370
www.whybake.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mr-tods-pie-factory-englewood

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Looking for a relaxing spot to grab a tasty bite to eat? Head to Gotham City Diner and fill up on flavorful fare from their expansive menu of good old American-style comfort food. Yummy deli-style sandwiches are served with a pickle and homemade coleslaw and include tuna salad, egg salad, corned beef, baked Virginia ham, and smoked turkey. Burgers, panini and wraps are also on the menu.

The entrée menu features taste pleasers like mama’s fried chicken, meatloaf, roasted loin of pork, and roast turkey with stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. A Greek salad and Mediterranean salad are among the entrée salad options. All-day breakfast is also served, with hearty fare like a Greek omelet, eggs Benedict, and chorizo hash and eggs.

Gotham City Diner
39-10 Broadway
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 398-9700
www.gothamcitydiner.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/gotham-city-diner-fair-lawn

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