Did you know that Santa Barbara, California is known as the “American Riviera?” I didn’t either. That’s what happens when you send The Hubs out to do a guest review. He comes back with a little nugget of info, along with a whole lot to say on a topic. In today’s guest post, The Hubs reviews the Habit Burger Grill – the latest addition to the burgeoning burger scene here in Bergen County, New Jersey. Enjoy!
Two of my favorite places on earth, each baring similar names, sit on opposite sides of the world and in more ways than one. The French Riviera and the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. I guess you can say I’ve got a habit for rivieras. So when I was asked to grab a taste of the recently opened the Habit Burger Grill in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, I knew I was in for a treat. The California-based burger chain founded on the American Riviera in Santa Barbara, CA established its first East Coast home right here in Bergen County, New Jersey and has received rave reviews. I was interested to see what all the buzz was about, considering my love for all things burger. And well, all things riviera.
One bite of that hot, juicy Charburger and suddenly I was in Santa Barbara, where the original Habit opened its doors in 1969. The Fair Lawn location is in the newly opened Promenade Shops located on Route 208 North. The space is similar to other nearby burger places. Orders are placed at a counter in the front of the store and a buzzer is provided which alerts “addicts” when their order is ready. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available on a first come first served basis. The place was certainly “Creating Habits.” Virtually every seat was full. We arrived around noon and the line continued growing. In fact, by the time we left, the line was longer than when we arrived. While this did make the restaurant feel a bit cramped, I think it bodes well for their future success not to mention their very, very tasty burger.
I had a double Charburger and Roc’s grandparents each had regular Charburgers. They all came with fries and a fountain drink. We also got an order of onion rings to share and Roc enjoyed a kid’s meal with chicken nuggets from their kids’ menu. It was really delicious and I’m already ready to go back and try some more Habit.
The menu includes a great choice of beach-inspired recipes—like a fresh-grilled albacore sandwich made with line-caught tuna; a chicken sandwich topped with crisp bacon and velvety avocado; and crisp salads made to order. As they say on their website, “One bite of a Charburger transports you to a place where cool ocean breezes sweep gently through majestic green palm fronds.”
Well, there are no palm fronds in Fair Lawn, at least not yet, but there is certainly much Respect for the Burger.
If there is one thing to caution mom a la mode readers about, it’s parking. Parking spaces at the Promenade are as precious as those juicy Habit burgers, so consider an early lunch or dinner. And prepare yourself for your new habit.
-The Hubs
{The Hubs is a contributor to mom a la mode. Monetary compensation was not received, but a gift card was provided for review purposes of the establishment. All opinions are those of the guest contributor.}
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