Chester Township · Morris County

Food & Drink

Chester Township's food scene is smaller than the Borough's restaurant district, but it has a character all its own: a historic luncheonette, a long-running tavern, a live-music roadhouse and some of Morris County's best-known farm markets, orchards, cider and seasonal baked-goods destinations.

For the larger concentration of Main Street restaurants, cafés, pizza, Italian, Mexican, sushi, Thai and dessert shops, use the separate Chester Borough Food & Drink guide.

Chester Township Food Guide6 current destinations

Breakfast & lunch
American pub fare
Live music & drinks
Farm markets
Cider & baked goods
Orchards & seasonal treats
GF / vegan options where verified
Township-only guide. Chester Borough and Chester Township share the 07930 mailing area, but they have separate NJTGO dining guides. Route 24 and North Road addresses are checked carefully because the municipal boundary runs close to several food businesses.

How Chester Township Eats

North Road / Ironia

Bill's Luncheonette anchors the Township's classic breakfast-and-lunch scene with a small, old-fashioned local dining room and a long family history.

Route 24

Old Mill Tavern provides traditional American pub fare, while the broader Route 24 corridor connects Chester Township's farms, parks and professional-office areas.

Hillside Road

Bernie's Hillside Lounge is a drinks-and-live-music destination rather than a restaurant, with regular bands, open-mic programming and community events.

Farm Country

Alstede, Riamede and Hacklebarney make farm markets, bakery items, cider, donuts, produce and seasonal food experiences central to the Township's food identity.

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Chester Township Food & Drink Directory

Standard NJTGO listings: Names, categories, addresses and phones are provided without external commercial website links. Featured listings may add website links, photos, menus, hours and enhanced placement. Seasonal farm hours and restaurant service can change, so confirm details directly before making a special trip.

Bill's Luncheonette

Breakfast / Lunch / Luncheonette

Family-run neighborhood luncheonette serving breakfast and lunch, including pancakes, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, grilled cheese, daily specials and classic comfort food.

455 North Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
973-584-4653

Old Mill Tavern

American Pub / Tavern

Long-running Chester-area tavern known for American pub fare, wings, sandwiches, seafood, burgers and a large beer selection.

Current Chester business listings show regular dining hours, while the restaurant's own website still carries a conflicting service notice. Confirm current service before making a special trip.
55 Route 24, Chester Township, NJ 07930
908-879-9815

Bernie's Hillside Lounge

Bar / Live Music Venue

Old-school Chester roadhouse and live-music venue with beer, cocktails, local bands, open-mic programming and outdoor events. Current listings indicate that regular food service is not offered.

21+ venue. Check the current event calendar and any cover charge before visiting.
125 Hillside Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
908-879-7120

Alstede Farms

Farm Market / Bakery / Farm Food
GFDF / Vegan

Year-round farm market with homegrown produce, bakery items, cider donuts, pies, pantry goods, homemade ice cream, prepared foods and seasonal on-farm food stands. Current Chester business information explicitly notes gluten-free and vegan items in the farm market.

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester Township, NJ 07930
908-879-7189

Riamede Farm

Farm Store / Orchard / Seasonal Treats

Historic orchard and farm store offering seasonal produce, local milk, eggs and cheeses, specialty foods, baked goods, cider donuts, honey, preserves and fall treats.

Seasonal activities and food offerings vary. Check current farm hours before visiting.
122 Oakdale Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
908-879-7762

Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill

Cider Mill / Bakery / Farm Market

Seasonal seventh-generation farm destination known for fresh apple cider, cider donuts, pies, baked goods, farm-market products and fall orchard activities.

Seasonal operation; weekend hours and product availability change through the year.
104 State Park Road, Chester Township, NJ 07930
908-879-6593
Food-allergy & dietary caution: GF and DF/Vegan badges mean current menu, farm-market or business information supports at least one corresponding option. They do not mean an allergen-free facility. Shared kitchens, bakery equipment, utensils, work surfaces and packaged-product handling can create cross-contact. Anyone with celiac disease or a food allergy should confirm ingredients and preparation directly before consuming a product.

Farm Food Is the Township's Signature

Chester Township's strongest food identity is agricultural rather than restaurant-heavy. The Township is home to preserved farms and orchards where visitors can buy locally grown produce and seasonal foods directly from the source.

Alstede FarmsYear-round farm store plus bakery, cider donuts, pies, homemade ice cream, produce, prepared foods and seasonal food stands. Current Chester business information specifically identifies gluten-free and vegan items.
Riamede FarmHistoric orchard with a farm store stocked with produce, milk, eggs, cheese, honey, preserves, specialty foods and its popular seasonal donuts.
Hacklebarney FarmSeasonal cider mill and bakery known for fresh-pressed cider, cider donuts, pies, dumplings and fall farm-market products.

2026 Farm Season

Riamede's apple season begins August 29, 2026.

The farm's current schedule lists apple picking beginning today, with additional fall events and pumpkin programming following in September.

New Morris County Farm Trail Passport:

Morris County launched its new Farm Trail Passport program on August 11, 2026 at Riamede Farm in Chester Township. The countywide initiative connects farms, markets, orchards, wineries, cideries and seasonal agricultural attractions.

Farm-market products, pick-your-own crops and special-event food offerings change with weather and harvest conditions. Check same-day information before traveling for one particular crop or product.

Breakfast, Pub Food & Live Music

Bill's LuncheonetteA true Township local: breakfast and lunch, pancakes, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, burgers and comfort food in a compact historic luncheonette setting.
Old Mill TavernAmerican pub menu with wings, sandwiches, seafood and a broad beer selection. Because current online sources conflict about service status, call before making a special trip.
Bernie's Hillside LoungePrimarily a 21+ live-music bar rather than a restaurant. Current listings specifically indicate no regular food service, so eat before the show unless a special event says otherwise.

Boundary Corrections

Several names in the uploaded Chester Township food list required municipal cleanup.

Old Mill Tavern55 Route 24 appears in Chester Township property records and belongs in this guide.
Parks FarmsMorris County's farmland plan places the 525 Route 24 farm stand in Chester Borough, so it is not carried here as a Township listing.
Route 206 Food BusinessesMany Route 206 establishments near Chester Springs and The Streets of Chester are Borough businesses and belong on the Borough dining page.
Closed / Unverified NamesOlder names from the source are not carried forward unless current operation and Township placement can be supported.

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Nearby & Related

Chester Borough
Separate guide for the much larger concentration of historic Main Street restaurants, cafés, pizza, Italian, Mexican, sushi and dessert shops.
Mendham Township Mount Olive Township Randolph
Washington Township / Long ValleyAdditional farm, restaurant and rural food destinations west of Chester.

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