Allergy families this place is for you!! My youngest is allergic to eggs, tree nuts, sesame and coconut - so you can image for a picky toddler it's a pain in the ass when you want a quick but quality bite. Walked in on this place not knowing that it's allergy friendly as f***!! Excuse my excitement I was just thrilled to find this spot. There chicken tenders are EGG FREE!! And they have tons do gluten free options as well. When I told the woman taking my order about my sons allergies, she told me she was the daughter of the owner and that SHE was actually allergic to all the things my son was, so almost everything they served fit that accommodation - even the ICE CREAM!! Very family friendly, TVs with some sports and cartoons for the kids and everyone on the staff was extremely friendly. Food was DELISH! Quality, fresh, and satisfying. My son tried his first ice cream and it was the Maine Blueberry flavor and it was perfect, not too sweet, egg free and he LOVED IT! This is definitely going to be a new spot for us to frequent on days I don't want to cook. AMAZING find. read more

East Coast Burger Company 75 Franklin Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 Double Hamburger I doubled my desire with this classic sandwich. This half pound patty was topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles on a soft bun. It was simple, yet satisfying. #bbqchicken #bbqchickenridgewood read more

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I called the place on May 3rd, 2026 around 8:20pm, very well realizing that they close at 9pm. I was immediately put on hold and after 2 minutes of waiting I hung up. I called 2-3 times again, only to be put on endless hold. Turns out, there were no customers, I walked in 8:35ish to see the place empty. Apparently, they were avoiding taking orders and figured it'd best to give customers a run around. Absolutely disgraceful behavior. read more

East Coast has become one of our "go to" restaurants. We're never disappointed - the food is great, they have healthy options (Asian salad thumbs up), everything comes put quickly and the folks there are friendly. read more

Just had burgers, fries and a drink. The food was reasonable but not amazing. Service was good but it's not a sit down restaurant. The ambience was equal to the nature of the restaurant. Most notable was that they don't clean up the tables for the patrons. Which makes the place dirty. I don't think we will go back if only because the tables were dirty. read more

Great lobster rolls and Cole slaw! Blueberry shakes delish, friendly staff. A family favorite.

Probably the best burger spot in Ridgewood. To be honest, I knew NOTHING about East Coast Burger until I took a stroll around town after eating at another restaurant and taking notice of this retro looking burger spot on the corner of Oak and Franklin. From the outside and inside, it has local, neighborhood burger joint written all over it -the big sign outside, the local high school kids working inside and the large burger menu, which is actually not majorly overpriced! Anyhow, we visited on Father's Day this year and the restaurant was relatively quiet with the exception of a few other families, but there were plenty of open tables and seats. For those that care, the claim is that each burger patty is hand pressed and all natural American beef that is ground daily with no growth hormones. For those like me who just like a good burger no matter how it is made, the burgers really hit the spot. All of the burgers come plain, unless you ask for lettuce, tomato, pickles and raw onions. Any other toppings are an additional charge. I ended up with the Bacon Cheeseburger, while my wife ordered the Teriyaki Swiss Mushroom Burger and we got a regular East Coast Cheeseburger for our little one. And, you just CANNOT have burgers without some good ol' fries, so we threw in an order of cheese fries and onion rings to boot. Oh and we love our burgers and fries with a little shake action too, so we got 1 strawberry shake and 1 chocolate shake too. Summary. Everything was great! Burgers were very simple-looking, but were nicely cooked and juicy. Fries were hot and delicious. So were the onion rings. However, what really blew me away wasn't the food, but the milkshakes! Honestly, it's quite hard to find a good ice cream milkshake these days. Most spots just make it too sweet, but they made it jussssssst right. It had a good thickness to it, but not thick to the point you couldn't drink it. It really was a great tasting shake. I could have drank it ALL DAY LONG. Employees were relatively friendly and there is a small parking lot outside. Seating can be indoors or outdoors as well. Like I said, it's super local and definitely has that neighborhood joint feel to it. Definitely a good choice for a burger, that actually isn't overpriced, and, if you do decide to come here, GET THE SHAKE!!!! read more

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Burgers are really good. Nice flavor on the patty and perfect melt on the cheese. Vanilla Milkshake is also so amazing.

I was planning on writing a bad review about service but turns out I'm not the only one because the time to get our food went from 1 hour to 30 seconds. The burger is pretty small but it tastes good and the soda is awesome. The french fries are supreme and the shakes are creamy but 100% shout out their flavors. If you don't know how to speak food critic, that means the flavors tasted perfectly like the top shakes of those flavors you can imagine. The sweet potato fries didn't actually taste like sweet potato which was a little strange but it actually tasted BETTER than normal sweet potato fries which was awesome! If you want a good fast food meal, instead of buying mcdonald's or wendy's, why don't you try the underdog? read more

So good! Just left a great family dinner place. My wife had a mouth watering burger w/ sweet potato fries, I had a very fresh wedge salad that was huge! My son had a hot dog and fries, and we had 3 delicious milkshakes. Staff was super polite, friendly and well educated on the menu and allergens. They also keep the place very clean and play 1980's rock. What's not to like? read more

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Not a fan. Came here a couple times some years back and didn't really like it. Kinda overpriced for the portions they give you. Burger was okay Recently came here about a month back. Wanted to try a lobster roll. Very small portion and pricey for what they give you. Onions rings burned the roof of my mouth but i would say that was my fault. Milkshake was super SUUUUUPER sweet. read more

Food is good and ambience is good. Service also good. Has outside seating and staff is always nice.

East Coast is always on point! The atmosphere and cleanliness are excellent. The parking can be a little tough but be patient in Ridgewood!

Fun little casual burger joint in Ridgewood, a little off the Main Street. BYOB and there is a wine store around the corner, in case you wanted a beer or wine with your meal. It's counter service and food was good and priced well. Reminds me of the old school chain, Fuddruckers, on a much smaller scale. I gave it 4 stars because the employees providing the counter service were just goofing off, on their phones, etc. Ugh, people you are the face of a business so step up your customer service game !! read more

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The food is just as good as going to a ShakeShack, and I would much prefer support a small business!! Plus, they have an option for a 1/2 pound patty if that still isnt enough. We've been going every week since we found the place. The patties are crispy but not overcooked, I love that the menu has some pretty interesting items (like a teriyaki burger? Have to try that one next!) and all of the people that work there are very kind and attentive! The ECB sauce is my boyfriend's favorite, and the pickles are semisweet that surprisingly makes the sandwich what it is. Definitely go if you havent already! read more

East Coast Burger - Burgers Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Pretty solid burger. Came in from out of town and enjoyed it very much. Called ahead and was ready in no time. Nice to try a local spot that ms a banger! read more

Was craving lobster for national lobster day and this place was the closest affordable option for lobster in my immediate area. Lobster roll has big chunks of tail and claw meat and minimal mayo, no other fillers on a potato roll. The bread and butter pickles were really good. Not as crazy about the half sours but thats my preference. The clam strip roll hit that clam craving, nice and crispy and comes with tartar sauce and your choice of side - we got the onion rings for a change of pace. Really liked the chipotle sauce with those. I think the battered cod sandwich was beer battered. The cod was a little thinner than I would expect but it was still pretty good for $7. Cheese curds - new menu item - they were ok, I've had better. Felt more like mozz sticks in ball form. To top it all off we got a pint of s'more ice cream which was awesome! So soft and ooey gooey with big chunks of chocolate shards and tons of marshmallow fluff swirled in. I'd go back for that ice cream for sure. They say it's Gifford's. I tried calling to pre-order on the phone (twice) but no one answered and it went to voicemail. Not sure why, but we ended up taking a drive and they were indeed open. Someone should check on why the phone isn't getting answered. There was no line there and the service was really fast. read more

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1000x a yes! Quality of their burgers are always fresh & delicious. This is our favorite lunch order during work hours, its a quick 4 minute trip. Exceptionally fast, always accurate. I've also never had such delicious onion rings, they're crunchy whether you take out or dine in. I have to order them all of the time. read more

Very good lobster roll and good clam strip roll. Onion rings were crunchy and tasted fresh. Would happily order both again. Staff were incredibly polite as well. Place was nice and clean on the inside. I have noticed that it's usually pretty empty inside which is strange. Will definitely try the burgers next time. read more

I love the hamburgers. they always grill them well done which is how I like them. they also have a varied menue with a lot of choices. the bergers are very tasty and so are the French fries. I go there often and always enjoy my lunch or dinner. read more

I had a lobster roll take-out. The lobster was good, but the lobster roll was not as described. I ordered by phone and requested the bun on the side because I wouldn't be eating it for hours. Confirmed. However, the bun did not come on the side so was pretty soggy. The online menu described the lobster roll with "light mayo" etc. It came with a container of melted butter! No mayo. Not what I ordered at all. Probably won't get it again unless I can confirm the details. read more

Burger is soggy and flavorless. Also the owner is terribly rude and seems to be self conscious about his lobster rolls. Staff is friendly though! Those poor teenagers will laugh at their micromanaging tool of a boss when they can finally leave that place. Seriously though, their burgers buns are as stale as the owner's antics. So immature and vandalizing cars is not a macho move mate. read more

The best burger in Ridgewood. Amazing milk shakes and the lobster roll will flip your lid. It's amazing when you read reviews with people complaining about how the parking lot only is for cars of the people who dine at the restaurant. What's wrong with you people? Do you know how difficult it is to run a restaurant and your complaining that you can't just park there on a whim thereby taking spots for actual customers. I get it parking in Ridgewood is horrible, but that's absolutely no fault of East Coast Burgers' management. Grow up people... read more

East Coast Burger - Burgers Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Sorry the Lobster Roll may be good but $28 is a rip off for a small roll unless the lobster is coated in gold.

They provided Great service and food was delicious! Lots of options too. Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Restaurant has a small parking lot. Staff is friendly. I ordered the avocado burger and my niece ordered grilled chicken sandwich. We shared a side order of cheesy fries, which i didnt really care for. My burger was cooked perfectly and it was juicy but it had no flavor to it, i had to add a lot of ketchup. My niece's chicken sandwich was the same, it had no flavor. Cute restaurant but i wont be coming back. read more

East Coast Burger - Avocado burger . Grilled chicken sandwich. Cheesy fries. - Burgers Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

The burgers at East Coast are always fresh, delicious and not the usual greasy mess you find at other places. They have so many different options and the prices are acceptable based on the quality of the food. Every time we visit this place is a hit. The owner allowed us to try this Rocky Road like shake he made for us because we were in search of a shake and wow ,best shake I've had to date ! read more

As of press time, the most frequently mentioned item on Yelp was the lobster roll, with 63 entries. Hot dogs were in 2nd place with 18. As the Yelp version of Nate Silver might explain, it's actually logical for a burger not to be atop the list, since the various burgers would split the vote. I opted for a sort of fast food fusion, with the lobster roll plus a green chile cheeseburger. I felt like the lobster roll would have passed the Pepsi challenge against most New England joints. The green chiles didn't live up to the Mexico version yet the insanely juicy meat itself would encourage me to return. Other improbable items on the menu include an ahi burger and whole belly clams. Points added for a soundtrack that included "What Do All The People Know?" by The Monroes and Sociai Distortion's "Ball and Chain." read more

I like this place and have been several times over the years. I'm a creature of habit and usually get a double cheeseburger and cheese fries. The burgers are great and the fries with the cheese sauce .... mmmmmmm ... so good. I really need to try other things on the menu next time I go! Considering the "pandemic", I wish there was hand sanitizer in the dining area. If there was, I missed it. Wipes on the table would be great since the ketchup, salt, pepper, mustard etc is all on the table and they're definitely not wiping them down in between customers. read more

East Coast Burger - Double cheeseburger and cheese fries. - Burgers Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Service and food is 10/10, would give 6 stars if it let me. Ecb sauce is the goat. East coast is better than your favorite burger place.

We'd been to ECB once before many years ago, and have driven by several times a month but hadn't been again. Tonight we decided to go again and we're very happy we did! Ordering was a breeze, straight forward menu. No kids menu but my 19mo ate nearly half of the regular cheeseburger. My husband and I each ordered different burgers and were very pleasantly surprised at the taste, quality and great price! The onion rings were delicious! The service was quickly and very friendly too! We went at what we call "kids happy hour" and the ambiance was just that! Other families present and enjoying a meal out together. We will definitely be back! read more

Interesting place. Limited parking. A bit pricey too If you're looking for a lobster roll in North NJ here it is. Rare. Decent quality too read more

Used to enjoy the burgers here a lot but seems they changed the quality of the meat. We always get the patty melt and the potato bun they switched to too is horrible and has no taste and oddly has a scratchy texture /mouth feel. I don't know how else to explain it but just a chewy tasteless disappointment. I gave 3 stars hoping they go back to the original meat and bun quality. Btw the ice cream is no longer the same quality either. That changed from homemade to something else awhile back. read more

Went in after a long day of work. Ordered a Cheeseburger and Fries, paid $12 for both without a drink. Staff was friendly and helpful, no issues with the order. I ate my meal in peace within the diner. The burger was cooked well, though sub par with its seasoning. It was paired with lettuce, tomato, and an accompanying non-toasted seedless bun. Fries were well seasoned, with good texture. Overall portions were unsatisfactory. As I finished, I felt a pit of disparity in my stomach. The place is called East Coast Burger, so I had set my expectations a bit higher. I recommend others to lower their expectations as well, lest you share my discontent. read more

East Coast Burger - Single Cheeseburger and Fries - Burgers Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

High quality food. I loved my cheese burger with OLT. The fries were crisp and fantastic. Very clean establishment with great food. Next time it's the lobster roll! read more

I've been wanting a Lobster Roll for weeks. I saw that East Coast Burgher had lobster rolls and so I tried them. They were excellent and the best that I have had in years. Definitely will be returning for another serving soon. Besides the food, the service was great and the restaurant itself was very clean. I would give a 5 Star Rating!! Lobster Roll was excellent read more

Really good food, nice variety, great prices, friendly service and clean open space outdoor/indoor. This where you go to get best burger in town honestly other places are ridiculously expensive for their overcooked burgers!! read more

I wanted something quick and small, so I went with the fries. They were OK - nothing special. I did like the TVs to watch some sports while you enjoy your meal. I did see one of the staff members (I'm guessing it was the manager) berate someone (a non-customer) for parking in their very small lot. Althought I caught the exchange in the middle, he was quite stern and rather condescending with the woman. So, if you're not a customer, avoid the parking lot or face some salty language. read more

East Coast Burger - French fries - Burgers Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Driving in the area and saw this we thought we would stop by. Glad we did, Great burgers, the kids loved the ice cream too. The chicken fingers were huge so that was nice. Fast service, if your in the area this is a great find. Only thing was I wanted lobster roll but it was 21.95 so kind of pricey. read more

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How do you rate a restaurant owned by a neighbor you know, whose kid goes to school with yours? Can you/should you be brutally honest? If that means panning the place -- do you risk having your car keyed or worse? If you hate the place, should you avoid a review altogether -- after all - Yelping is optional? Or do you pucker up like a sycophantic townie and blow some BS kisses their way -- you know -- for the sake of community, solidarity, nepotism -- that sort of thing? I'm not big on censorship or picking fights with neighbors, and I'm not much of a sycophant either, and I do Yelp because sharing "reasoned" opinions matters to me. Net opinions without substance (except possibly those I get from professionals like treating doctors, lawyers, bankers or my sweetie) are mostly a waste of my time. I want to know WHY folks like/dislike a business they review -- with details -- so I can practice the old Sy Syms mantra "an educated consumer is our best customer." So, I choose to speak my mind about East Coast Burger here even though I don't have to -- but I am (hopefully) choosing my words carefully, candidly and constructively. Here goes. 1. My kids like the food -- a lot even. Who am I to second guess what tastes good to them. (5 Stars). 2. It has its own dedicated parking (albeit limited) in a restaurant rich town bereft of public parking spaces. (4 Stars). 3. Outdoor seating (especially on nice days) makes for a more pleasant dining experience -- but the street is pretty busy with little choice in eye candy -- mostly matronly soccer moms whizzing by in oversized SUV's. (3 Stars). 4. Architecture looks like something out of Epcot Center -- vaguely futuristic in an automotive sort of way with hints of the Jersey shore. Doesn't really blend aesthetically with the downtown restaurant theme. (2 Stars). 5. The staff can be brusque, as in, facial muscles set in a way that is not very inviting and welcoming. It is a "service" industry after all and smiles followed by trite and banal conversation usually lifts the spirits of folks about to plunk down some hard cash for food, and the pleasing attitude makes diners feel good about their choices. (2 Stars). 6. Pricy for what is basically very average diner food -- but that's the story of Ridgewood dining. The rents and taxes and competition here all drive up prices and expectations. East Coast does what everyone else in town does because -- everyone else in town does it -- and people keep coming back because that's what they do. (3 Stars). My average is 3 stars. FWIW, none of the burger joints in the region suit me. If I really must have a great burger, hot dog, lobster roll or french fries -- I make my own -- and take the time to suit my tastes and preference. Backyard grilling and bbq is an authentic Americana thing that elevates my chi -- and IMHO -- not something easily commoditized to a high standard. read more

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