Our story

Since 2020 on Pascack Road.

Mediterranean tradition. A neighborhood market in Washington Township. Six years and counting.

Little Chef opened in March 2020 — right as the world was shutting down for COVID-19. We’ve been here ever since, serving our neighborhood from a 1,500 sqft kitchen and Mediterranean market on Pascack Road.

That’s the foundation Little Chef was built on. Not a business plan or a profit model — care, translated into food. Every decision, from the first menu to the last loaf of pita baked on a busy Saturday, flows from that same place.

Everything you taste, we’d serve from our own kitchen.

— The kitchen at Little Chef

Years of restaurant experience anchor the kitchen. We’ve cooked and catered for friends and the neighborhood long before the doors opened — and it was the overwhelming positive reactions that sparked the idea. What if we did this for everyone?

Six years later, we’re still here. Still making everything fresh. Still serving our community with the warmth of a kitchen built on tradition — and a shelf of imported spices at the entrance, ready for anyone who walks in wanting a piece of the Mediterranean to take home.

Journey

Six years.

  1. March 2020

    Little Chef Opens

    Against all odds, we open in Washington Township, NJ — right as COVID-19 hits.

  2. 2020–21

    Surviving & Thriving

    Through lockdowns and uncertainty, the community rallied around Little Chef. The food spoke for itself.

  3. 2022

    The Market Grows

    The in-store Mediterranean market expands — halal meats, imported spices, baklava, and specialty items.

  4. 2023–24

    Community Favorites

    Little Chef earns a 4.8-star Google rating from 150 reviews, 100% recommendation on Facebook, 1,800+ Instagram followers.

  5. Today

    The Art of Food

    Catering Bergen & Passaic County. A growing Mediterranean market on Pascack Road. Still making everything from scratch.

Small but mighty

1,500 square feet, packed tight.

1,500

Square Feet

16

Indoor Seats

4

Outdoor Seats

1,900+

Market Items

Falafel sandwich with fresh vegetables — Little Chef

The market

A Mediterranean market inside the restaurant.

Walk into Little Chef and you’ll find more than a restaurant. Lining the walls are shelves of imported products — spices and za’atar blends, bottles of olive oil, jars of tahini, boxes of baklava, and halal meats from our own cooler.

At a glance

Little Chef NJ, in short.

Little Chef NJ is an independent, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant and halal market at 279 Pascack Rd in the Township of Washington (Bergen County), New Jersey, open since March 2020.

Hours
Tue–Sat 9am–8pm · Sun 11am–4pm · Closed Mon
Halal
100% halal-certified meats
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Egyptian
Market
1,900+ imported groceries; order online for in-store pickup
Order food
Pickup or delivery on Toast; also on DoorDash and Uber Eats
Catering
10–500+ guests across Bergen and Passaic counties
Seating
Walk-in only, no reservations
Options
Vegetarian and vegan dishes, kids’ menu
Price
About $10–20 per person
Google rating
4.8★ from 150 reviews

Good to know

Questions people ask

Is Little Chef NJ related to the UK Little Chef restaurant chain?

No. Little Chef NJ is an independent, family-owned Mediterranean restaurant and halal market that opened in March 2020 at 279 Pascack Rd in the Township of Washington, New Jersey. It has no connection to the former UK roadside chain.

Is Little Chef NJ open?

Yes. Hours: Tue–Sat 9am–8pm · Sun 11am–4pm · Closed Mon.

Is the food halal?

Yes. All of the meat is 100% halal certified: chicken, beef, lamb, kofta and kebabs.

Do you take reservations?

No reservations. Walk in, or order ahead for pickup or delivery on Toast.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes. The Veggie Corner has veggie wraps, quesadillas, a veggie burger and grilled vegan cheese, and there’s falafel, hummus, salads and acai bowls across the menu.

Can I order delivery?

Restaurant orders can be delivered through Toast, DoorDash and Uber Eats. Market orders are pickup only: order online or call (201) 685-6133.

Do you cater?

Yes, for 10 to 500+ guests across Bergen and Passaic counties. Parties of 50+ need 2 days’ notice.

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Taste the difference.

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