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One of NJ’s Last Remaining 24-Hour Diners Just Closed After 40 Years

The exterior of Coach House Diner on Route 4 in Hackensack, New Jersey
  • Exterior of Coach House Diner on Route 4, Hackensack | Google Street View

One of NJ’s Last Remaining 24-Hour Diners Just Closed After 40 Years

The exterior of Coach House Diner on Route 4 in Hackensack, New Jersey
  • Exterior of Coach House Diner on Route 4, Hackensack | Google Street View

Peter Candia

New Jersey is losing another 24-hour diner.

Coach House Diner in Hackensack—one of fewer than 20 remaining 24-hour diners in the state—has abruptly closed after more than 40 years in business. It reflects an ongoing shift in the New Jersey diner landscape. 

The close came as a shock to both patrons and employees. According to Hackensack Daily Voice, employees were told to pick up their final checks, and that was that. An institution was no more. And roughly 30 employees without a job. 

Regulars heading over for their mid-week lunch were surprised to find a notice taped to the front door, reading: “This is a notice of permanent closure. Thank you for your loyalty and support. It has meant everything to us. We’ve been honored to serve you and be a part of this community.”

Social media users lamented the diner as a classic, no-frills option—and a staple of Bergen County. However, others pointed out that the diner has been slow for years, often seeing a mostly empty lot even during peak hours. 

One user suggested the diner would be knocked down to build apartments. “Stop the madness!” they wrote.

Coach House Diner has yet to provide a reason for the sudden closure. But one thing is for certain: the Route 4 institution is the latest to fall in a shrinking pool of New Jersey diners. 

The good news: We still have a cushion of over 400 diners to keep us fed. 

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Peter Candia is the Food + Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter found a passion for writing midway through school and never looked back. He is a former line cook, server and bartender at top-rated restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to food, Peter enjoys politics, music, sports and anything New Jersey.

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Peter Candia

Peter Candia is the Food + Drink Editor at New Jersey Digest. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Peter found a passion for writing midway through school and never looked back. He is a former line cook, server and bartender at top-rated restaurants in the tri-state area. In addition to food, Peter enjoys politics, music, sports and anything New Jersey.