White Manna Hamburgers, Hackensack, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
White Manna Hamburgers
358 River Street
Hackensack, NJ
White Manna: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: American-Diner
Price: In-Expensive
A New Jersey landmark diner serving some of the best burgers in Northern NJ.
On busy weekends and evenings, be prepared for a wait. You won't get fast food here.
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy great hamburgers with olde time diner ambiance..
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer a more extensive menu with a more upscale, trendy ambiance.
White Manna’s has cemented its status as a New Jersey icon, celebrated for its legendary sliders since 1939.
Stepping into this no-frills diner feels like traveling back in time—its retro, weathered facade and no-nonsense interior (think vinyl stools, neon signs, and zero pretension) remain untouched.
Forget fancy decor, extensive menus, or diet-friendly options; this place is all about indulgence. Crowds flock here strictly for the burgers and fries—and patience is key, as the line often spills out the door.
The magic lies in the details: Fresh, extra-lean beef arrives daily from a local supplier, hand-shaped into petite balls, sizzled on the griddle with onions, smashed thin, and crowned with melted cheese. Each juicy patty lands on a pillowy Martin’s potato roll—a slider so iconic, regulars rarely stop at just one.
The fries are equally noteworthy, hand-cut in-house, soaked to perfection for crispness, and fried golden.
A word to the wise: Come hungry, embrace the grease, and savor every bite.
Open daily.
(Updated: February 2025)
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