Every neighborhood needs a good breakfast spot, and Java Day seems to be the one in Ridgefield Park. My husband and I were going for a walk in the area when the hunger pangs hit. We stepped in here quite randomly but felt affirmed we'd made the right choice when we saw how many passersby were also stopping in for their mid-morning bites. Inside, this is a tight but cozy space. The counter and bagel/pastry display take up roughly half the space, with a modest number of tables and seats along the other side. We placed our order at the counter and watched from our seats as workers busily got to work at preparing and assembling sandwiches with the well-trained efficiency of a New York City bodega counter. We had no complaints about our sausage, egg, and ketchup order; in fact, I was happily surprised at how piquant and uniquely spicy the sausage was, moreso than a standard sausage patty. Something I discovered was that the printed menus don't reflect the food and drinks available at this location. I found this out when I tried to order a fresh pressed juice that I saw on the menu, and the person behind the counter explained (with apologies) that these menus were actually for their other Teaneck location. Most customers seemed to be coming for quick bagel or breakfast sandwich orders, but their menu seems to boast some diner-like brunch items, for which we'll certainly be returning. Java Cafe is along the one busy Main Street that runs through Ridgefield Park. There's paid street parking, but there's more parking along the residential side streets if you're willing to go for a little walk. read more