Delis are to North Jersey what Abbott is to Costello. Every town has them--some old, some new. The Italian deli might be the greatest culinary show on this planet--a wonderland of sights, sounds, and especially smells. Located in a highly industrial area of South Hackensack, and right off of Route 80 is a brick oven bakery called Clemente producing a huge selection of bread, including homemade pizza, focaccia Barese, "sausage bread," zeppole, taralli, biscuits, and friselle Clementini (they're a big wholesaler). The shop also has a ton of prepared food servicing the many office and blue-collar workers in the area; it's an excellent place to have a sandwich made for one. Upon entering as regulars to this local favorite establishment, my partner and I decided on Chicken Cutlet with fresh mozzarella cheese and roasted peppers on a toasted wheat wrap as well as Chicken Salad on a sun-dried tomato wrap for indoor dining. They are not cheap, but one gets what one pays for in terms of taste, freshness, and authenticity. The portions were a healthy size for another meal. We always walk out with a smile and a satisfied stomach. read more

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This is a Hackensack classic. It's a true Italian deli but also has a lovely store area and cooked food area. The bread here is fantastic. It's pricey for sure, but the food is first class. They have a little seating section which is nice for lunch. If you haven't been here, take a look at the menu and stop in sometime. You won't be sorry. read more

Clemente Bakery - Asparagus frittata - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

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One of the better options in the Bergen area for Italian sandwiches. The bread and ingredients are very fresh and they have a wide selection of toppings. So many different combinations here, it will take you a while to try them all. I personally prefer to build my own but the price can run you up pretty quickly so be careful when adding toppings if you go that route. To be frank, the price is very high for what you're getting, however the portion sizes are good. They also have other items including pizza, cannoli's, chips, soda, etc. Really everything you'll need. I haven't tried them yet though I'll have to get the cannoli's at some point. Service is not great. Always rude and hurry you if you ever ask questions or don't have an answer immediately. Was given attitude when I pointed out an error they made and acted like they did me a huge favor when I asked them to fix it. Small cafe seating inside but not very clean. However, I would recommend dining in if you're able to swing it because surprisingly the sandwhich doesn't hold up well if you do take-out especially if you get the fresh mozzarella. However if you have time to sit, the sandwich itself is done very well. read more

Tried the new Clemente Way Sandwich today and it didn't disappoint. From the bread to the meats, it was delicious. Definitely highly recommended!! Pro move- order online and it'll be ready when you arrive. read more

Clemente Bakery - Clemente way sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

No joke authentic Italian old school spot. No free samples so don't try the puppy dog eyes! They have sandwiches, bread, meats, and it's of other items from Italy!! Service is manageable and tolerable but just imagine the soup guy and tune down the volume Also come early if you have a shopping list - stuff goes by fast read more

Clemente Bakery - Meats - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

They have a little of everything here. Like a deli and bakery! I Had the Natalino sandwich The man making the sandwiches took his time. He was an artist sculpting a sandwich work of art. Very interesting to watch. The people were very nice the food was excellent. Not sure if I will ever be able to eat at a chain sandwich shop again. I will be coming back. read more

What a phenomenal spot!! Great Italian groceries, a wide variety of hot and cold food, as well as freshly made sandwiches/wraps. Since it was my first visit, I got a complimentary chunk of fresh mozzarella.... amazing. We split the Clemente special and Donato sandwiches. We also tried 2 sides, the avocado and tomato salad and the mozzarella, arugula and tomato salad. Everything was amazing as well as the service. Definitely a great place!! read more

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Hands down the best bakery in NJ . I understand why it is always packed !!!! Quality bread ,sandwiches , hot food , pizza , desserts & crew . The owners make everyone feel like family & it is a given that they do everything with love ! Must go visit ! read more

Clemente Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

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I ordered a chicken cutlet broccoli rabe and fresh mozzarella hero the chicken cutlet is old, and the meat was shiny and brown and to top it off they didn't even heat up the sandwich cutlets were cold broccoli rabe was cold bread was rock hard this sandwich was disgusting. they charged 18 dollars for this sandwich I really hope I don't get sick from the portion I ate. I very upset and i will have them reported. Don't eat here there selling old food because their prices are high and no one is buying. Be careful and look at your sandwich if you decide to eat here, I'M DISGUSTED HOW CAN YOU SELL ANYTHING LIKE THIS TO PEOPLE WHO SUPPORTS YOUR BUSINESS. IF I CAN GIVE NEGATIVE STARS I WOULD. read more

Clemente Bakery - Bad old chicken - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

Great sandwiches but a bit pricy. Their food is also good. Lunch time can be very busy, so if you go there, expect the place to be busy.

Fantastic! Love their delicious sandwiches and pastries. A true old world establishment that's sadly missing in today's fast food environment! read more

Clemente Bakery is amazing! The best in hot food choices - authentic Italian food, fabulous deli sandwiches, bread to die for and a new item called "Mother-in-laws tongue" which looks like a long, thin pizza but not a pizza at all! The most delicious thing I've ever tasted! Great staff who do everything to accommodate their customer! read more

my name is angelo. i have been coming here for 2+ years! i was referred by mauro castando! today was a very sad day! as an employer of 29 people, you have to be on top of all your help and your help has to be accountable to those few bad eggs! possibly napolean complex, short, behind deli counter making sandwiches! he rudely demanded, authoritively, "get back on line!" to which i had patiently waiting in line, looking for cosmo, who i spotted in the back making fresh mozz. cosmo takes care of me every single time i come! yes i am a regular! truthfully this disgusted me so bad, i will never go back! of course i am well aware that me not going to clemente's will not affect their business! however, a bad egg like that could ruin your business! read more

Where is the meat? We ordered the Clemente special aka the Italian hero. The bread was hard and barely had any meat. The mozzarella was barely on the sandwich. We ordered oil and vinegar they forgot to put it on! How do you forget the oil and vinegar!!! The prices are ridiculous for getting a brick of bread and no meat. I used to order from them. It seems could be under new management. I will not be ordering from them again! Sad because it used to be a place to get a good hero and used to recommend the business. read more

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Finally doing a review after my second visit. This market/deli has super fresh and tasty Italian food and sandwiches. I had the best calzone I've ever had, delicious veggies and calamari. Great lunch spot! read more

The food on the steam table was very messy and super greasy. I got an xtra small piece of leftover lasagna and asked for bread and butter. The attendant acted as if I asked for her first born. Some of the patrons in there were very rude. Don't think I'll be back anytime soon. It's a shame. This place used to be great. UPDATE. THE INGREDIENTS WERE POOR QUALITY. I WOULD'VE BEEN HAPPIER EATING BEEFARONI read more

Been coming here for years. Price has gotten ridiculous. Sandwiches also less full and no longer worth the increased fees.. Price on board is $16 incorrectly marked my sandwhich at $19.50.. I have no problem paying but when brought to the attention of the owner about incorrect pricing argued with me that is the correct price. Did not want to continue to argue over the $19.50 sandwich. Paid and left. Will not be returning after coming here for years. It's not about $3.50 but about arguing with a customer when I am showing clearly what the price says on board and instead of fixing the mistake digging in. The $3.50 extra the store made today I hope is worth 5 plus years of a customer coming in. read more

I consider myself a fresh mozzarella aficionado and this place has some of the best fresh mozzarella I have ever tried. The focaccia and olive loaf is also elite. read more

This was a fantastic spot for a lunch near Teterboro on a layover. The line moved rather quickly with 3 guys making sandwiches and filling orders. I ordered the Large Clemente Special with a side of their homemade chips. The sandwich was massive, the prices were reasonable, and the chips were tasty. I loved the sandwich even though I didn't know what was on it when I ordered. The menu isn't very descriptive so I just went off of other Yelp pictures and decided to try the special. The fresh bread they use was probably what made the sandwich so delicious. Combine the bread with the freshly sliced meat and my lunch was great. I'll definitely be back. read more

Clemente Bakery - Large Clemente Special and homemade chips - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

I love me some good Clemente sandwiches! Thinking of them makes me drool. They have such great selection of sandwiches, salads, and more. Their portions are humongous and don't fall short on excellence. Service is always great and they're always quick you can call in your order or order online. I've never had issues with either one. They have a decent amount of tables if you want to dine in or take your food to go. Clemente is off the beaten path but worth it, IYKYK!! read more

A sandwich from here is worth the trip! Old school Italian bakery with great food and sandwiches. This is a popular spot and legit good! Great macaroni salad for the side! You can also get hot food and bakery items! read more

This is a very old school major place in South Hackensack - the kind of place one would arrange a sit down with Paulie, Veto and the boys (I prefer the back of Bada Bing tho). Great selection of Italian deli items and a TON Of cooked meals - pastas, meat, salads, etc. While you wait the counter staff feeds you samples - and you can't refuse. But nor do you want to - fantastic stuff. So easy to over eat here and still feel good because quality is so nice. Bakery/pastry I have to say is so-so. Pastey, over sweet cannolis and fairly standard everything else. The state of canoli making has been on a downhill slope for years in North Jersey tho in general. Only a scant few places do them right - simple and not overlay sweet. I think there may he gavone bacteria in the water supply here. Or maybe too many trips to the old country where it's easy to be spoiled. Italian deli items can be over the top expensive tho. And nothing particularly special. All that said / I like Clemente's very much - a regular. And a big fan of the milk biscuits they sell commercially and other commercial items you can get here or in grocery stores. But I may reserve one of the cannolis for a lousy uncle some day - if you get my drift. read more

Clemente Bakery - This place is unbelievable. Love the samples they force u to try. - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

Just pathetic. The Taylor Ham and Egg Sandwich I got today was basically a bread sandwich with eggs and two measly slices of Taylor Ham. read more

Clemente Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

Excellent selection of delicious italian pastries not to be overlooked.. Fresh made..

First time customer. Tried the "Vitacado." Not gonna lie, at first I was not crazy about the bread or the pesto . The bread felt hard and chewy and the pesto was a little more oily then I had hoped. I put the sandwich away in the fridge to give it a second try later. I am SO GLAD I saved it. Once the sandwich sat and marinated in the fridge, the bread softened up but still had a great crisp and the pesto hydrated and seasoned the bread to give it the consistency and feel of a well done pizza. The flavors from the ingredients married to make a taste experience that is incomparable to other sandwiches. It's tangy, salty, spicy, and creamy. I'll definitely be eating from here again! read more

Clemente Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

This is no bakery, this is a full Italian deli/mini market. It is located in the industrial part of town hidden amongst the buildings and tractor trailers. Once you walk in you will be shocked to see how open the layout is. Then you will notice all the different kinds of meats and cheeses, salads, imported this and imported that. You name it they have it. Cold stuff, hot stuff, breakfast, breads, desserts...I can go on and on. You will not be disappointed especially if you come here on an empty stomach. There is a dining area to sit and enjoy your food with a TV. Prices are reasonable. Staff are friendly and accommodating. If you're in the area you have to stop in to see for yourself. This is a GREAT find! read more

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Today's review takes us to South Hackensack's industrial area where you'll find Clemente's Bakery. I've been a fan for a long time but with all reviews, you will get my honest opinion based on that day's experience. *Side Note Clemente's was originally located in Union City and was called Central Bakery* Clemente's is a provider of bread and focaccia for delis and supermarkets around Northern NJ. Also, most of the focaccia you see in delis comes from this bakery too. Even with that, they still have a full storefront that includes tables to enjoy your purchases. On to the reviews The mozzarella in one word Wonderful and that's why I did a separate review. Creamy, Flavorful, and just the right salt. At $10.99lb it is one of the most expensive out around but spend the extra $1-2 it's worth it. The bread here is some of the crustiest you'll find around but it's still airy inside. Makes for a great sandwich or dip in your Sunday sauce. They also have many types, the one pictured is the medium loaf at $2.75 No cold cuts were ordered but in past they are professionals and they know how to slice Italian meats paper-thin. The last item that was purchased was something I've actually recommended to a few people. The St Joe's pastry has been enjoyed on more than one occasion but unfortunately, this time was not one of them. I'll start with the custard, it had an overly strong lemon taste and the zeppole itself was dried out. The cannoli zeppole was also very dry but the cannoli cream was good. I have to say at $9.98 for the two it was quite disappointing. Tasting a slight refrigerator taste I am thinking these were made yesterday and were not fresh. If you go make sure you ask when they were made because when fresh they are very good. read more

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The place is beautiful! They have everything there u can want, a place to eat and great service. Parking a little stressful. Eggplant wrap and roast beef sandwhich was good! But rainbow cookies, were not what I expected. Cake part was dry. read more

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Occasionally order lunch from this deli. Disappointed with the flounder fish sandwich. Did not appear fresh, more like frozen fish patties from fast food restaurants. Definitely not worth the inflated pricing for this low quality sandwich. read more

This is one of the places that I used to eat lunch at when I worked in the area many years ago. I had a craving for an Italian hero with fresh mozzarella and a surge of nostalgia. I was happy to see that the place is larger and has a larger parking lot. I forgot how friendly the proprietors are and great memories came rushing back! I got the Clemente special and devoured it. The pizza looked amazing and I will try that next time. Going back for another sandwich soon even though I no longer work down the street. read more

I'll have to update my review later...right now this a review of their service structure and ability to process orders. I walked into the deli and I ask for an egg and cheese on a croissant, if they have it (some places don't have croissants, just bagels). They, at first, tell me it will take 20 minutes...what? Why in the world would it take that long? The young man behind the counter tells me to go to the other line and order it. Okay, don't see how that makes a difference but I did it. They hand me a bag about 5-6 minutes later, but it has some kind of meats in it, not my food. Luckily I checked before going to the cashier. They then say they can't fulfill my order, even after waiting for a bit to get it. I ask why, and they said they're "too busy right now" to explain it to me. If they can't process a simple sandwich, I don't know how they expect to succeed. There were 2-3 other people in the store besides me, so it was not crowded. read more

A fantastic Italian deli/market! The staff doesn't rush you when you're making purchases, and they work like a professional and experienced team. Shout out to them for the Vegan Sandwich! I recommend asking for it heated up (if possible), with a sprinkling of vinegar. Their focaccia is my absolute favorite! Delicious, fresh food. A little area for eating- gets very busy around lunchtime. read more

Awesome spot. A food oasis surrounding in a commercial warehouse area. Our sandwich maker was super nice an attentive. They load the hero w tons of freshly sliced cold cuts. One was enough for me and the wife to share. We moved on to the baked goods counter. We got a nice loaf of bread, some pastry and a heart shaped cookie for the toddler. Too bad the counter girl was so absorbed in getting back to her phone to text, she forgot the cookie. Hence the tantrum ensued when we got home and discovered it missing. A solid spot all around. I would def go back when in the area. I will also double check my orders before Ieave. read more

This is not your run of the mill bakery. So do not get fooled by the name, in fact this place is more of a deli / bakery / specialty food on stop shopping. I ordered the Clemente special; the ingredients inside the hero are great.... the bread is over baked and hard on the bottom. To the point that you don't eat the bottom bread. The lobster tail pastries are a No No. I would like to try some of there focaccia next time and maybe some cookies. The focaccia pizza is probably where it's at, but I wanted a hero and that's what I get. I also tried the beet salad, pretty good...not anything to write home about. The grocery selection is where it's really at if you want Italian specialty items. Go for that and some focaccia. read more

Food is delicious. Workers are fantastic. Management, you need to fix the following. A year ago my usual sandwich cost $9.00 today it cost me $15.00 for 5 slices of parmacotte, 3 slices of Genoa and 3 slices of provolone on the large flat white bread, when a year ago I was getting more meat!! Are you kidding me. My suggestion to the future deli goer, buy by the 1/4 pound and get some bread, be hell of a lot cheaper. My buddy did that and ended up getting almost 3 sandwiches from it. read more

Delicious Italian treats - definitely get the fresh mozzarella, and a loaf of prosciutto Lard bread to go!

Random how I found this little jewel in S. Hackensack. I have been on a hunt for a new italian deli since moving from JC. (Yes, its been a while since I moved.) I found a solid chx cutlet place but still hadn't found my cold cut deli with good fresh mozz. I bought a random pastry at Maywood market and saw the name and after a simple google search found out the origins of the yummy pastry also makes sandwiches! Since I found out about this place, I've been stopping by every other week. Oh, I tried to go more frequently but a few times they were closed. So for those we are venturing out, make sure they are open before you go. I'm still trying things out so can't give a full verdict but so far it makes me want to come back to try other items so that's a good sign. read more

Clemente Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

I catered food from Clemente Bakery. I highly recommend this restaurant. Every dish amazingly flavored & delicious! I am very impressed with the owner Vita. She makes sure everything is made to perfection. Clemente Bakery truly a "TOUCH OF CLASS" read more

An absolute home run spot. Clemente has a lot to offer, but I come for the sandwiches. Best mozzarella in town, and their bread is insanely good too. I got a prosciutto de Parma sandwich with their famous mozzarella. Still thinking about this sandwich it was that good. Had to try the St Joseph pastry. It was pretty good, but I did get the custard option. I'd be interested in trying the cannoli version. And I will be back soon. For sure. read more

Clemente Bakery - Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - South Hackensack, New Jersey

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This used to be one of my favorite sub shops in Bergen County but since my last visit 8 months ago their prices have gone up by 30% at least. Their menu has also changed for the worse. The guy making my sandwich had trouble figuring out the ingredients in it. Still a decent sandwich but not at those prices. read more