Hackensack has a fresh option for your morning coffee run or midday pizza fix. The Spot is now open at 118 First Street, serving up breakfast and lunch right across the street from Hackensack High School.
The school across the street is a substantial nearby institution: Hackensack High School enrolled 1,735 students in the 2023-24 school year, including 443 ninth-graders and 399 seniors. That puts the shop near a daily school community as well as the broader stream of people who use First Street. The state’s school performance report lists enrollment by grade.
According to Boozy Burbs, the new eatery sits directly across from Hackensack High School, putting it in prime position for students, staff and anyone else passing through that stretch of First Street. The spot's menu leans into the breakfast-and-lunch rush, with pizza, sandwiches, pastries and coffee all on offer.
What's On the Menu
Grab-and-go is clearly part of the plan here. The outlet reports that the menu includes freshly baked pastries, croissants and other grab-and-go options, along with pizza available by the slice — a combination suited to quick stops before school or work as much as a sit-down lunch.
Beyond the slices and sandwiches, the shop is positioning itself as a one-stop destination for breakfast, lunch and afternoon customers, per the same report. That stretch of coverage spans the whole day rather than catering to just one meal, which fits the extended hours the business has set.
The opening comes as Hackensack promotes downtown growth and more walkable retail. The city says thousands of new residents are bringing customers within walking distance of shops, eateries and services, while local business groups work on economic development and support for merchants. That larger push provides context for a neighborhood spot built around quick food and coffee; the city’s economic development office describes the downtown strategy.
Hours and Location
The Spot is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving early risers and lunch-hour regulars alike a window to stop in. Its address at 118 First Street puts it squarely in the Hackensack High School area, making it an easy walk for anyone in that part of town.
Opening a food business in Hackensack involves local health and land-use steps beyond choosing a menu and setting hours. The city says food-establishment operators must apply for a health department license, and its application process calls for a proposed-operation description and satisfactory pre-operational sanitary inspection. Those requirements are general rules for local food businesses, not confirmation of The Spot’s specific application history. The city’s business guidance outlines the process.
No word yet on pricing, a full menu rundown or who's behind the new business, but the basics — location, hours and the core lineup of pizza, sandwiches, pastries and coffee — are confirmed for Hackensack residents eager to check it out.
