Cubbys BBQ — Restaurant in Hackensack

Check update below on bathroom... Wow this place is awesome and I'm so glad I tried it! Anyone who misses the Fireplace restaurant in Paramus should come here. Lots of similar menu items and flavors and a nice classic style theme throughout.

I tried the roast beef which was very delicious. Different from the Fireplace version, but still super yummy. I also tried the half sliced steak sandwich which was much different from the Fireplace version and had slim thin slices similar to the roast beef sandwich here, and still very yummy too. I am very happy that I was able to order both sandwiches plain and without onions, cheese or other toppings since I love plain sandwiches.

I tried the regular French fries which were very tasty as well with a nice crunch and soft inside. Definitely better than McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King and other fast food fries. I still rank Red Robin steak fries as #1 and better than these. But... Cubbys also has several other types of fries for me to try. Next time I will try the curly fries.

Lots of seating inside and outside. Nice decorations. Employees are super friendly and helpful. Took less than 5 mins to make my order which is incredible! Lots of parking. Free parking. Love the decorations and the pig logo!

Warning the mens room door won't close, it can't be locked, and there are no privacy stalls. It is just a long room with a toilet in 1 corner and an old sink that has timer springs on the faucet, so you press and water comes out for 40 seconds, then you need to press again for another 40 seconds. The toilet paper is super thin, so your hands will get messy and the paper will disintegrate on you as you wipe, really disgusting. There are no paper towels, just a hand warmer that will blow hot air on your hands. So there is no way to wipe the sink or toilet seat or your hands if there are any food or biological messes. I would avoid using the mens room and just go to another restaurant if you need to use the bathroom. The owner already read my review before I wrote this update about the bathroom so I don't think he will see it unfortunately. But if he does read this, please modernize the mens room and women's room too if it is the same shape as this. Fix the door. Add more than 1 toilet. Add privacy stalls for the toilets. Use an auto sink so water comes out when you get near the sensor, no touch needed. Have paper towels so you can properly clean your hands and any messes. Use stronger toilet paper. Costco is down the road and has great deals on strong toilet paper for businesses. End of update....

Prices are great for some items and a bit high on other items. The half roast beef is perfect at just $8 which is an amazing deal! Don't change this price! The hamburger which I need to try next trip is just around a dollar or 2 too high. The fries are $6 which I think should be $3 and you could then make the portion a bit smaller too to match the lower price. I know times are tough with this stupid Bidenflation. But I think Cubbys are pricing things as close as they can to a reasonable level.

Mental note... Pay cash next time to save $1 in credit card fees.

Anyway this is an awesome place and I will be back soon and I will be back often. This food is so yummy and tasty and so many delicious choices. I also want to try some chicken too next time!

Thank you...

I have been going to Cubby's for over 12 years now and have always been a huge fan of their food, from their tender, fall right off the bone ribs infused in their amazing BBQ sauce to their pulled pork and countless delicious sides.

Unfortunately for us, we went to Cubby's last week and felt as if we had walked into a completely different restaurant. From the food to the service, our entire impression of Cubby's had been turned upside down.

First, diners at the restaurant that evening got a front row seat to watch three employees attempting to change or perhaps to fix a ceiling light bulb right above the front counter. This light fixture appeared as if it hadn't been dusted in ages. We nervously watched as dust bunnies fell from the sky as the older gentlemen employee on a ladder worked on this light fixture. Nervous primarily because (if it isn't obvious) no diner wants dust flying around and ultimately, onto their food.

The bad experience continued when I received my half rack of ribs only to disappointingly witness that three of my ribs had no pork at all and the BBQ sauce was just glazed over three bones. When I mentioned that to the young guy at the counter, he brushed it off by saying that the order is "weighed out". Clearly that means nothing as I had three completely bare ribs glazed with BBQ sauce on my plate. For Cubby's regulars, we all know that Cubby's has always been pricey and they have raised their prices throughout the years and I have always felt that their food was worth their pricing until last week. So no, three bare bones glazed with BBQ sauce is unacceptable for customers paying their prices.

Unbeknownst to us, the lack of ribs may have been a blessing in disguise as the food itself for the first time in 12 years was atrocious!! The ribs had an undeniable "freezer burn" type aftertaste, the pork itself was not the juicy fall off the bone type that we are accustomed to having, but rather tough and severely burnt throughout many areas to the point that much of it went uneaten.

I have always been a Cubby's enthusiast and supporter as I am a local and have introduced Cubby's to my fiance as well as my relatives in the area, however, my last experience has swayed my support and although we do plan to give Cubby's another chance, it will not happen again if we have a similar experience and we will be able to sing the praise of Cubby's any longer.

Dear Cubby's, please accept this review as an opportunity to make the changes necessary in order to ensure your long time loyal customers continue to support your...

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING — CUBBY'S BBQ Spot Just Changed My Life

I don’t say this lightly, but I think I just had the best BBQ of my life. No, seriously. If you're within 100 miles of this place and NOT eating here, you’re doing it wrong.

📍Location? Absolutely chef’s kiss. Nestled right on River Street in Hackensack, NJ with picnic tables under string lights, the view alone deserves its own Instagram account. Perfect for golden hour photos and finger-licking ribs. It's a Win-win scenario.

Now, the food? Let's talk about THAT. Brisket that falls apart just from looking at it. Ribs were so tender I think they whispered “thank you” when I bit into them.

Sides that slap. The mac and cheese? Straight-up the best in NJ! The garlic bread? Made by somebody’s Southern grandma. I just KNOW it. And the house BBQ sauce? I would literally put that on my mortgage application. The food is UNFORGETTABLE!! But what really sealed the deal? The service. The staff made us feel like regulars the second we walked in. Smiles, fast service, recommendations like they knew what my soul needed. Our server even brought extra napkins before we asked. That’s psychic-level hospitality. The tables and sitting area were SPOTLESS.

I walked in hungry. I walked out full, happy, and low-key emotional.

If you're looking for food that feeds your stomach and your spirit—this is the spot. Don’t walk. Don’t drive. Just teleport here. Cubby's is the REAL DEAL!

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