NORTH JERSEY — As diners struggle to compete with on-line food delivery services, several have closed in North Jersey over the past six months, and and now another has been added to the list.
The Coach House Diner — a 24-hour eatery on Route 4 in Hackensack — closed suddenly last week, leaving a note on the door for staff and customers, reports said.
It was purchased by an expanding chain called El Car Wash, which will redevelop the site, reported NJ.com on Friday.
George Pappas, the owner of the Coach House, did not return messages left by Patch last week.
Three Other Diners Closed
New Jersey is known for its classic diners because of the state's location between New York City and Philadelphia. Historically, it was a popular place to build and ship prefab diners.
The sudden closure of the Coach House came on the heels of three others in the last six months:
Diner In Bergen County Will Return
But the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights is on track to reopen some time this year, the new owner said.
Restaurateur Peter Meskouris is moving forward with plans to rehab and reopen the diner, located at the crux of two busy Bergen County highways. The Bendix opened in 1947.
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