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Specialties
«Good food fast, not fast food»
The Fireplace, at the juncture of Route 17 and Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, has been a pit stop for shoppers, area workers and travelers since 1956.
Diners can get everything from breakfast to steak sandwiches, but cheeseburgers are the Fireplace’s specialty. Voted as one of the «best burgers in NJ», you can get them plain or add toppings (including their legendary pickles) on the side.
Locals favor the onion rings — deep fried to perfection. The burgers range from a plain hamburger to the «Jersey» burger — a burger with cheese and taylor ham — to a buffalo burger or veggie burger. Fries come plain or cajun seasoned, and can be mixed with onion rings in a sampler.
Other savory treats from the Fireplace are their milkshakes and ice cream. Couple one of these with your meals and you are in for one of the quickest, delicious most well rounded meal in Bergen County.
The restaurant has become a staple for locals as well as travelers of Route 17.
History
Established in 1956.
Today, with its wood-paneled interior and wagon-wheel chandeliers, The Fireplace still evokes the 1950s. The art work reflects founder Frank Reilly’s interest in history.
A model train was added to the décor about 20 years ago and children (and sometimes adults) can push a button and blow its whistle. Patrick said the trains have to be replaced every couple of months because they wear out from constant use.
It’s so well-known in the area that bus drivers call out «The Fireplace» as a stop on Route 17 instead of Ridgewood Avenue.
«Until the 1970s, only men worked here,» Patrick recalled. «And the part-time kids had to be from Paramus. Their fathers were thrilled when they complained about the hard work. It meant they were learning the importance of hard work.»
It is clear Patrick’s father ran a tight ship. And if you grew up in Bergen County, and have never been to The Fireplace, you are probably in the minority.
Meet the Business Owner
Patrick R.
Business Owner
Son of founder Frank Reilly, Patrick owns and manages the Fireplace Restaurant today.
