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Looking for the best restaurants in Andover, NJ? Our team rounded up nine open places to eat across Andover Borough and Andover Township in Sussex County, from a Main Street diner that mixes breakfast with Mexican plates to three pizzerias, a French bakery, a classic deli, a chef-run Italian dining room, a pub at Lake Lenape and a cozy cafe on Lenape Road. Addresses, phone numbers and hours below come from each restaurant’s own website or Google Business Profile.
Andover sits along Route 206 between Newton and Byram, so most of these stops are an easy detour on a drive through the county. Several of them line a short stretch of Main Street in the borough, while the township picks spread out toward Lake Lenape and the Newton border. For more nearby options, see our picks for the best restaurants in Newton and the best restaurants in Stanhope.
Andover Diner
Photo: Andover Diner via Google Business Profile.
Andover Diner at 193 Main Street is the classic all-day stop on this list, and it describes its menu as breakfast, brunch and Mexican cuisine, so you can split a table between pancakes and eggs and something with salsa. The diner takes online reservations, hosts birthday parties, rehearsal dinners and other private events, and offers catering packages for parties and corporate gatherings. Call (973) 786-6641.
Vinny & Son Pizza & Restaurant
Photo: Vinny & Son Pizza via Google Business Profile.
Vinny & Son Pizza & Restaurant at 184 Main Street is a family-run Italian spot where Vinny, his family and their staff serve traditional dishes cooked to order. Stop in for a gourmet slice, pick up a take-out dinner, or have them cater a game day party or holiday gathering. The restaurant delivers and is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Call 973-786-4136.
Il Gusto Pizzeria & Italian
Photo: Il Gusto Pizzeria & Italian via Google Business Profile.
Il Gusto at 152 Main Street is the pick for pizza variety. The menu runs from traditional and pan pies to square Sicilian, gluten-free crusts and a thin Grandma square with the house sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil. Gourmet pies include Tortellini Alfredo, Chicken Marsala and Penne Vodka, and the kitchen also turns out pasta, baked dishes, seafood, burgers, wraps and hot subs. Order online for pickup or free delivery, or call (973) 440-5051.
Café Pierrot Andover Bakery
Photo: Café Pierrot via Google Business Profile.
Café Pierrot has been part of the Sussex County community for more than 30 years, and its Andover Bakery at 212 Main Street is where to go for French-style baked goods and coffee. Pick up breads, cookies, cupcakes and macarons, order a custom or themed celebration cake, or browse the seasonal Halloween bakery case this month. The bakery is open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. For a sit-down breakfast, lunch or dinner, the same team runs a full café at 19 Sparta Avenue in Sparta. Call the Andover bakery at 973-786-6069.
G&S Deli
Photo: G&S Deli via Google Business Profile.
G&S Deli has been family owned and operated for more than 40 years, and its Andover location at 480 Route 206 (a Newton mailing address in Andover Township) is a reliable stop for hearty sandwiches on the way through town. The deli takes online orders, handles catering for parties and events, and has a second shop at 267 Spring Street in Newton. Call the Andover location at (973) 383-8002.
Bella Italia Ristorante & Pizzeria
Photo: Bella Italia Ristorante & Pizzeria via Google Business Profile.
Bella Italia Ristorante & Pizzeria at 448 Route 206 pairs a sit-down Italian restaurant and bar with a pizzeria. Chef Filippo brings more than 30 years of culinary experience to traditional Italian meals and a rotating list of specials that use vegetables from local farms. Whole wheat and gluten-free pizza are available on request, and plant-based vegan cheese can be added to any pie for $3. Every day except Friday and Saturday, dine-in and takeout guests can spin the Bella Wheel for a free gift. Call 973-940-8600.
AG Pizza & Restaurant
Photo: AG Pizza & Restaurant via Google Business Profile.
AG Pizza & Restaurant at 131 Newton Sparta Road serves Italian pizzas, pastas and more in Andover Township, with online ordering, a catering menu and a private room you can book for parties. It keeps long hours, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, which makes it an easy choice for a late lunch or an early dinner. Call (973) 383-1131.
McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape
Photo: McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape via Google Business Profile.
McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape at 165 Andover Sparta Road is the neighborhood pub of the group, with cold beers, classic cocktails, a pool table and food for lunch or dinner. Weekly specials include Taco Tuesday, Pizza Wednesday and Prime Rib Thursday, happy hour runs 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Sunday brunch is served until 1 p.m. Veterans and first responders get 15 percent off all day every Monday. The kitchen serves food from 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday and from 9 a.m. on Sunday. Call 973-786-5080.
Lake House Cafe
Photo: Lake House Cafe via Google Business Profile.
Lake House Cafe at 5 Lenape Road in Andover Borough is a cozy cafe for coffee and comfort plates like French toast, and it also serves dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with table reservations available on its website. The cafe is celebrating 10 years and has a sister location on White Deer Plaza at Lake Mohawk in Sparta. Call the Andover cafe at 862-882-1191.
How to Plan an Andover Food Stop
Park once on Main Street and you can reach Andover Diner, Vinny & Son, Il Gusto and Café Pierrot’s bakery on the same short stretch of Route 206. Go early in the day for the bakery, which closes at 4 p.m. and is closed Sunday, then save Sunday morning for brunch at McQ’s Pub, served until 1 p.m. For a quieter dinner, plan a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night at Lake House Cafe. If you are feeding a group or a party, AG Pizza, G&S Deli, Bella Italia and Andover Diner all offer catering.
More Sussex County Restaurant Guides
Eating your way around the county? Start with our town-by-town map of the best restaurants in Sussex County, NJ, or jump straight to a town:
- 13 best restaurants in Newton
- 11 best restaurants in Vernon
- 9 best restaurants in Franklin
- 9 best restaurants in Hopatcong
- 9 best restaurants in Stanhope
- 9 best restaurants in Sussex
- 9 best restaurants in Hamburg
- Where to eat and drink in Sparta
Featured photo: the red and black exterior of Andover Diner on Main Street in Andover. Photo: Andover Diner via Google Business Profile.
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