Schnackenberg’s Luncheonette
New management coming to Schnackenberg’s in Hoboken, NJ
While Schnackenberg’s Luncheonette at 1110 Washington Street is one of the oldest establishments in Hoboken – the last few years have been a bit odd. They certainly had a modest following of regulars, for both their diner-style food, as well as the holiday and religious chocolates and candies they made. But the seemingly bizarre lack of clarity (and proper lighting) – the average Hoboken resident could barely tell if they were open or closed. Just one of those things, I guess. No complaints on this end, just strange!
But the owners are done with the day to day now (closed since Labor Day), and they’ve leased the space to Eugene Flynn (Amanda’s and Elysian Cafe) – and are in the process of renovating the joint. My hope is that we’ll see a nice re-vitalized old-school diner – with up to date facilities while maintaining the character of an establishment open since 1931.
Ever since the midtown diner in Hoboken went away, there has been a serious need for another great sit-down greasy spoon to get a coffee, grab a quick bite and mingle with locals. Hopefully, when Schnackenberg’s re-opens in Spring 2013 – it will fill the void nicely.
Description: Under new ownership. Reopening Spring 2013. Good food at very low prices. Est. 1931BC. Antique décor takes you to another age (and dimension).
Address: 1110 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: (201) 659-9836
Schnackenberg’s photos from 2006:
November 9th, 2007 |
Is this place really open for business? I’ve lived at 12th/Hudson since 2004 and it’s rarely open. I walked in once and there was an OLD petite woman who looked like the crypt keeper. There was dust on all the back booths. I’d be scared to eat there. It is however a cool place for someone to buy clean-up and re-open. We need a diner up town to get a decent omelette and Egg/Cheese sandwich.
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November 9th, 2007 |
One of the sisters is ill, and has been closed weekdays for quite a while. They’ve been open on Saturdays for a while. The burgers are surprisingly good and a value for the money.
Good Bacon/egg/cheese sandwich? Joe’s Prime Meats – Wash between 9th & 10th. I re-discovered their updated menu, and have to say the egg sandwich is probably the best in Hoboken (even Turning Point).
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April 4th, 2008 |
I went into this place once and felt like my grandma was making me lunch. A really old lady owns the whole building and runs the restaurant. She cooks the burgers on some kind of old skool stove that looks like its from the 1800′s. Probably not the most sanitary place, but I trust grandma alot more than the hoodrats that work at alot of other restaurants. Food was actually really good. Our bill was about $10 for 3 burgers and 3 shakes. Can’t beat that! The bar is really the only place you can sit though, the booths in the back are filled with crap and look like they havent been used or cleaned in about 100 years!
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April 4th, 2008 |
The still make real Egg Creams…. Yummy!
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April 4th, 2008 |
I used to go here as a kid after collecting my earnings from delivering the Hudson Dispatch, you could get a meal with pocket change which is all we made delivering papers. I used to love their candy selection, English toffee and the jelly rolls were great! It was all homemade. I haven’t been to schnackies in about 20 years. I can’t believe their still there. Do they still make homemade candies? I got a hankering for some jelly rolls!
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April 4th, 2008 |
we had friends in from out of town that we wanted to take here but they were closed. THere was a sign that said the candy counter would be open March 15-17 or something like that. It seems they don’t have standard hours that they work?
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April 4th, 2008 |
They made their own easter candy,they did it with their own molds and all by hand.
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April 4th, 2008 |
Christmas chocolate too! and the yummy chocolate coverd pretzels.
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April 5th, 2008 |
I think they’re only open on Saturdays now. Apparently the old lady that ran the place for the last few decades is sick.
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September 11th, 2008 |
Hi, for all those who are wondering about schnakies, things have improved.New younger owners have made some food improvements and now offer ‘bokenburgers” as well as omelets and other good stuff. Check it out.
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September 16th, 2008 |
Glad to see someone is keeping it going. They still serve egg creams? How late are they open on Saturdays?
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September 18th, 2008 |
yes, still make the best egg creams. They usually close on Saturdays between 6:30 and 7 pm based on people still there.
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September 18th, 2008 |
FYI -usually closed on Mondays.
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March 31st, 2009 |
Easter is coming at Schnackenberg’s!
Stop in and check out the chocolate bunnies and other yummy treats there.
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July 26th, 2009 |
Some of you rave about Johnny Rocket’s. I rave about this place
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July 26th, 2009 |
When I first moved to Hoboken there were lots of these little gems. they sold better food at cheaper prices than anything around now. It’s sad, but it is a major loss of town character to loose these places.
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August 20th, 2009 |
this place still has the style of the 50′s diner with prices to match. The owners working hard to keep prices low but food good.
Character? Schnackenberg’s has it!
In response to davidcdavid64 who said:
When I first moved to Hoboken there were lots of these little gems. they sold better food at cheaper prices than anything around now. It’s sad, but it is a major loss of town character to loose these places.
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September 27th, 2012 |
They had great chocolates for easter and christmas at reasonable affordable prices. Things like bunnies riding motorcycles, a santa train, etc. I hope the new people maintain this tradition, and not shift to high end unaffordable gourmet chocolates. Kids don’t have the developed tastes for gourmet chocolates, and quite frankly its a waste of money to pay tons of money for high end products for a kids party. Those people who pay top dollar to have name brand things at a kids party are not buying these things for the kids – its so they can impress their neighbors and outdo their friends. Pricing will play a big role when the new people reopen in the spring.
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September 27th, 2012 |
I have been away from Hoboken for about 16months. I have been staying with a family member recovering from an accident that I had Memorial Day Weekend of 2011. My last day of physical therapy was Tuesday. I hope to be back home in Hoboken in the next few days, but I digress. I went to get cookies at Giorgio’s on Tuesday as a thank you for the crew at the therapy office. I was about to go in Giorgio’s when I thought that chocolate from Schankenberg’s would be nice. I then saw they were closed. That makes me really sad. Another part of old Hoboken bites the dust. I really hope that the new owners honor this town landmark and keep it as close to original as possible.
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