Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives-In Hackensack , NJ@ White Manna Hamburgers.

White Manna and White Mana are the names of two fast food diners in the U.S. state of New Jersey, named after manna, the Biblical food. They were originally opened by Louis Bridges, who purchased the original diner that was introduced in the 1939 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens. Both buildings were manufactured by Paramount Diners of Oakland, New Jersey in the late-1930s.Bridges owned five diners, all named "White Manna"....The Hackensack White Manna Diner is a fast food restaurant located at 358 River Street. The diner has been at the site since 1946, and it is on the banks of the Hackensack River... When originally introduced, it was called the "diner of the future" and an "Introduction to Fast Food. According to the present owner,, the reason for the difference in spelling was a result of an error when the sign was serviced. It is famous for its hamburgers and sells approximately 5,000 a week

[@rebeccajones4690]

I worked for Ronnie back in 2009. I had a psychotic episode when I almost killed myself and Ronnie had found out about it. He actually came to the hospital where I was at during visiting hours and brought me candy and everything and said whenever I get out if I wanted to come back to work but if not, he understood. I didn’t come back because I ended up going back home to another state to be with family. But Ronnie was an amazing boss and owner, he is exceptionally kind and generous and over 10 years later, I still remember that gesture because no one came to visit me EXCEPT him.

[@angelgabel7741]

That's a good boss for his employees are his family not just somebody that works for him I hope you're doing better both emotionally and mentally sending you blessings and prayers

[@reyzorisk2783]

That’s a great story and glad to know you’re doing much better.

[@fy90s]

I'll visit you bb

[@sammyjulian8640]

God Bless You.

[@jjaa6157]

Sounds like an A-plus guy. When my mother died in May of 2018, our pizza folks came to her wake. Fast-forward to December of that year when the owners' mother died, and we returned the favor.

[@lorennclaireee]

Ronnie is still the owner. His son is one of my best friends. Nicest guy ever and great place!

[@lorennclaireee]

Mr.Armenian thank you for your two cents that nobody asked for 5 years later.

[@lorennclaireee]

Mr.Armenian 😂

[@lorennclaireee]

Mr.Armenian lol

[@TheBoss-bd8sn]

I’m there rn that’s why I looked it up and found your comment LOL

[@lonewolf2513]

Absolutely fantastic place. I got clowned by Ronnie because I was clearly high, ordered 10 and he said I should make it 15. That shit had me dying. Great burgers too and I cleared them in about 30 minutes 🤣🤣🤣

[@michaelcunningham3027]

I grew up on white manna best sliders ever on the planet

[@ld3789]

NY/NJ guys love telling you how long they’ve been eating somewhere and how fresh food is

[@F7XG450G550]

Well we have the best food. It makes up for the horrible cost of living

[@ld3789]

@@F7XG450G550 i agree it’s good I just find it funny

[@enriquegonzalezjr8875]

Best sliders in NJ! This place is official, all fresh ingredients!

[@dirkstarbuck6126]

Best sliders anywhere. Totally destroy White Castle. Not even close.

[@pamphilipp9495]

My sister & I were there for the 1st time. The Staff was so cordial, cheeseburgers delicious & it was indeed a fun experience. Posted pics on FB. We were so "tourist-y"...lol and only live 10 minutes away!

[@bee8042]

10/3/24 we were around the area and my buddy suggested the place. As cramp as it is inside, the place is actually very quiet and cozy. Everyone there was respectful and quiet. Food comes out very quick and the guy just doesn’t stop. Kept going and going. There’s always Patties, onions, buns and cheese on the grill. Never ends.

[@thereal_bruh_hunter]

I just went into the restaurant today with his family. Best food ever you have to try it.

[@jmason61]

One of the most legendary burgers ever in the whole USA

[@DowntownCanon]

They are much more filling than White Castle. First time I'd suggest ordering half as many as you normally do at White Castle.

[@mebeangela]

hosted a few international students in high school and was friends with a bunch of international students in college-brought em here and rutts hut especially during thanksgiving in college. whenever they visit we go here and rutts hut. better than any chain fast food joint.

[@jenreyes3976]

this place is like 5 mins away from my school and their burgers are so incredibly amazing, there is a fast food restaurant almost in front of this place, but this place is packed any time of the day or night, love them

[@jemesgajewski4075]

B.T. H.S. ?

[@Sarah-ei4sw]

@@jemesgajewski4075 maybe BCA

[@rocketpopsicle8653]

This place is friggin awesome. I had five last time, and I plan to have more

[@bobegunsgaming]

Great burger joint! Been going there like forever.

[@jennyortiz4353]

Will be going to this place real soon! I'm from Brooklyn, NY but I've heard of this place because my cousins live in Hackensack.

[@ColinYapp]

They also have one in Jersey City

[@SnownelVEVO]

@@ColinYapp Jersey City one ain't the same, it's a different business. Hackensack is where it's at.

[@ColinYapp]

@@SnownelVEVO So did making that statement make you feel special?

[@stevelogan5475]

The guy at the counter is trying to say he eats his burger dainty, but he can't quite get the words out because he just pile shoved about 3 burgers in his mouth and hasn't chewed them up yet, lol

[@larrysullivan8890]

@Steve Logan....the way he crammed that morsel into his face is considered dainty in Jersey !

[@LSZ71F4Ucorsair]

my mom took me there for the first time the other day, she went there all the time in the mid-late 70's as a kid, and han she brought me there, i had 2 doubles w/ cheese, a fries, a white milkshake, and a diet coke! all in like 5 minutes, one of the best things about this place besides the food quality, is the time it takes to get to you, you say 2 doubles, the grab the meat throw it on, and a minute later, its in your stomach!

[@damarcohamby]

Did Ronny cohen still work there

[@LSZ71F4Ucorsair]

i have no idea, but the cook was a tiny hispanic woman

[@damarcohamby]

Did u go to the onw in Hackensack

[@LSZ71F4Ucorsair]

right by the hospital

[@SiriusSam]

It's true, you can't get this anywhere else. This is top shelf over the top experience

[@spookedhorse]

Forever love their burgers. Ronnie, is one helluva class act.

[@jreinel1966]

The dream bussines,you offered a great food and people come a lot to eat it...!

[@stevelogan5475]

They are not trying to be like white castle, white castle uses frozen beef that is steamed on a grill, with dehydrated onions and 1 piclke slice, this guy uses fresh beef and onions that are grilled and not steamed

[@TheJFS123]

White Castle runs the game. Besides In n Out

[@stevelogan5475]

@@TheJFS123 i think whiteys runs the game on sliders, but i cannot give a fair assessment, because we do not have "in and out" burgers anywhere close. I can say whiteys has krystals sliders beat, hands down

[@TO-hh1cd]

Jay Eff Ess White Castle ain’t runnin’ shit.

[@gibrangreene1191]

@@TheJFS123 The only thing White Castle "runs" is people to the bathroom after eating their shit, honestly it's a disgusting place.

[@KvltKommando]

@@stevelogan5475 in n out doesn't make sliders

[@johnpelfrey2425]

Looks delicious and a cool place part of history

[@iec7587]

they are

[@zarakikenpachi-iy1nz]

where i live, in indiana, we have a place called Powers Hamburgers. Made just the same way, but it opened in the 1930s. 6 dbl chz burgers and life is good!

[@HeirloomReviews]

ive gotta try that place!

[@daisyymichelle]

Hahah omg they legit came to Hackensack 😂😂😂

[@BlizRicksGaming]

Are you from there???

[@daisyymichelle]

Yes

[@BlizRicksGaming]

I was there since 2010, i stay in Teaneck now

[@bobandvegana4trump140]

lmao

[@bobandvegana4trump140]

ur that KZbinr

[@tommyt1971]

Went there for the first time last April and the place is crazy! Line wasn’t long at that point but it was crowded inside. Ordering’s kinda strange: you order your burgers, drink and fries from 3 diff people but after your 1st time, you get it down.

[@KayNJ]

There are two White Manna's in NJ, this one and the one in Jersey City. They are not owned by the same people. I have had both and this Hackensack location is my favorite.

[@shlombogens7346]

Best burgers ever! The line is always worth it

[@kenwilliams5513]

Love the Manna, well worth the drive down from Albany.

[@afterdark6822]

Grew up eating there and Hanks Frank's on Route 46. Great local food.

[@delimanjoo15]

OMIGOD. I LOVE THAT PLACE. its true. their burgers are heaven in your mouth

[@The5admeets3vil]

I live in Rockland County NY and I'll gladly drive 30 minutes to go get a burger here... that's how good they are.

[@theashlum]

Each time I'm in Hackensack I have to stop in and get some burgers. I like how they are made right in front of you which makes it a great experience knowing your getting fresh burgers. I usually get 3 and that is good enough for me. But great little place and if you're ever in NJ, try and head over to Hackensack to give these burgers a try.

[@Railhog2102]

I've been to White Mannas several times and their other signature is the Cheesesteak on kaiser role which is a must try

[@quick1001001]

I live on the Alabama/Florida line but that’s on my bucket list of places to try..

[@Rob901]

Good burgers . I used to get 4 doubles with cheese and onions

[@lorenahernandez6392]

the burgers look juicy

[@emmaduncan2991]

probably not a good idea to watch this, when you haven't eaten all day.

[@emilyannthevioletghost715]

No its not, but at least two of us do it anyway, armed with a big bunch of food/snacks (I hope)

[@liamjeannotte8002]

My dad went their today and he’s said it was decent

[@ckinlyman]

Went there all the time in the early 70's, best burgers in the area, when I worked in S. Hackensack ... then the company moved to New England .. so it was move or look for a job. I moved.

[@stevelogan5475]

There are 2 separate places & not affiliated with each other , one is spelled white mana with 1 "n" , this one is spelled white white manna with 2 " n's ", you want to go to this one as the food is better

[@righteyeartistry156]

If ya ever find yourself in or near Salida Kansas. Take the time to visit the Cozy Inn downtown. Dang good sliders and nails.

[@SneakerSteve09]

Hackensack baby! I lived right down the street from that place

[@mmaullon]

Just went there great spot

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

White Manna rules due to the suppliers and workers! Meat comes from a local butcher. Onions from local farmers during season. Lastly bread from the local bakery!

[@iec7587]

Buns are Martin Potato rolls slider sized....from Pa Beef is from many places, mostly from OK and Nebraska

[@jo287]

Now that is a rock & roll burger because hashtag courtesy of WWE Superstar Seth Rollins in case he sees burgers like this, “Burn It Down!"

[@radiofans]

i have got to get to the East coast , check it out , its not cheap u know , its a long way , but i wanna see Hells kitchen and Brooklyn , Jersey , Coney Island :D

[@Nihyre]

Woman: Can I get three burgers? Next guy: CAN I GET SIX BURGERS

[@dson425]

i visited my relatives in jersey for a day and realized that this place was 5 min away. went there at 10pm with my cousin and it was closed. i almost cried...so we went to white castle and got the crave case T.T

[@bentomaskovic1540]

What episode is this ?

[@dman1737]

Now I want to go today.

[@DragonBellyTravels]

Awesome. I'll have to check it out next time I'm back home in the Bronx!

[@anitakalmakoff5379]

OK that place would be my favorite place

[@angelgabel7741]

Man I'm from Chattanooga Tennessee .I would love to go there and get them burgers. with my best friend i wish he was still alive. And we can go up to Jersey and get some they look like they taste awesome. is this place still around though? Because I know covid-19 is hurt a lot of little businesses like this

[@SnownelVEVO]

They are, they've been as busy as they've ever been. They close at 6 now though.

[@shakendriamurphy2302]

it's like American hibachi I LOVE IT ❤ 😍

[@midnighter64]

Looks like the authentic version of White Castle burgers.

[@amehta23]

White Castle?

[@stevelogan5475]

These are better

[@MARthePaintballer]

Unknowingly went here when I was in college and had little to no money praying that this place would be cheap. Yes it was lol got 4 burgers for < $10

[@KDoyle4]

I remember when this guy took it over in the 1980s, the previous owner used to come in and get a sack of burgers to go. The fact that there's a McDonald's right across the street doesn't seem to hurt their business at all.

[@ximenapaola0]

I'm late but FACTS 😂

[@sullyamericanpatriot71]

Here at Manna Burger We don't use gloves... It's good for your immune system😂

[@gablison]

this place seems like a local small scale version of white castle!

[@SideOfHustle]

did they increase the amount of meat? i watched a video from 2 years ago and they use pucks that look like more meat than this.

[@SideOfHustle]

this looks like 1/10th pound, other ones look like 1/6th pound.

[@SiriusSam]

It's compared to small White Castle burger, but definitely more meat

[@stevelogan5475]

It is like a mini oklahoma onion burger

[@gogiburn1]

ONE OF THESE DAYS I'M GONNA STOP

[@ximenapaola0]

I live so so close to that place, for my whole life, but never once have gone in there...

[@reyreynoelle6681]

thomas samson woo you’re buggin

[@ximenapaola0]

@@reyreynoelle6681 no I’m not. Still haven’t been there 😭😂

[@afterdark6822]

Was there yesterday. Ran in for a pickup.

[@lunch7213]

111 burgers? for one guy on a tiny griddle, that's gotta be a major inconvenience for him for ONE order

[@HeirloomReviews]

they have a grill in the back as well

[@bentomaskovic1540]

☼ Heirloom reviews ☼ yeah that’s also where they make their shakes and fries

[@rnvrnv354]

Sliders are really the best! The babies eat 1, the kids eat 2, the teens eat 3 or 4, I eat 5 or 6!

[@erek_awesome]

I'm from PA and I've never had Jersey sliders. I was thinking of taking a road trip to White Castle, ever since Harold and Kumar. But now I'm thinking, should I just go here instead

[@koszor1337]

The one in Jersey City is better, white Mana with 1 N

[@SnownelVEVO]

@@koszor1337 Say sike right now

[@theamishoutlaws]

"I normally get between four and six.” So five?

[@octomoda]

Those burgers are awesome!

[@VertUnderscore]

2:30 the green shirt guy is my hs vice principal

[@gablison]

lol i saw the mini hamburgers at white castle on harold and kumar for the first time so I always associate mini burgers with white castle! never been to both so i don't know!

[@300deebo]

THAT'S MONEY RIGHT THURRR!!

[@stevelogan5475]

I like mustard better than ketchup, these would be like el Reno Oklahoma onion burgers/ sliders with cheese, mustard, heavy on the onions & Pickles, 5 to 10 double burgers for me depending on my appetite, minimum of 5

[@TJeanyful]

Love this, I want to go! I wonder if they would opt their wrappers for "GREEN" wrappers. Shoot if they are selling over a 1k a day it really could make a difference.

[@forbaba007]

how much is each burger??? just wondering

[@jtjt4827]

How much ya supposed that meat weighs per burger?

[@stevelogan5475]

If it is like crazy jim's blimpy burger in ann arbor michigan, appx. 1.5 to 2 ounces, but they only cost a dollar per burger.

[@grilin18.]

Steve Logan I was reminded of bates hamburgers in Livonia Michigan or hunter house in Birmingham

[@mtt81mtt]

white mana is mad good i live down the street from them

[@trousersnakes8855]

No seasoning???

[@briangunther2959]

Just went awesome

[@borgullet3376]

Best Burgers in All of New Jersey

[@KayNJ]

Sorry to hear you missed out on White Manna. It's truly an amazing experience.

[@jay45452]

This is worth your money :P

[@HeirloomReviews]

now i have to go!

[@jasonspurley492]

💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🎯

[@frankjerseytomato8941]

Not bad ,,,,,,,, white manna in jersey city is pretty good too

[@_Yuurt]

I go to school down the street from here. I know where I'm going to for lunch...

[@iamdavid420]

I go::) here once a month

[@stevelogan5475]

I would rather have these burgers than white castle, especially with fresh onions instead of dehydrated. No ketchup though

[@angeesteiner8493]

The size of those burgers is ridiculously small

[@GCLU]

It's a slider. Basically,really good white castle style.

[@angeesteiner8493]

​@@GCLUI still say it is overpriced

[@tonyandbob703]

I will come up from Florida and I ALWAYS stop in here. There is something about the place which can not be copied. I amake no aplogies for it. These burgers are the best sliders I have ever eaten. If you disagree, then you just don't get it!

[@lorenahernandez6392]

Yum

[@guitarkittens]

Lorena Hernandez r u ok? :)

[@elsmith94]

I thought this was Jersey city?

[@myopinionoveryours420]

both... they have two locations. and they both suck... tasteless little burgers. very overrated

[@kikilove982]

right near the YMCA everytime I go to Hackensack I always have to go to white Mana's

[@filipedoria9561]

looks better than WC

[@PainMonkey]

Cheesebuggah cheesebugga cheesebugga!

[@omargonzalez2641]

What finishes a great Burger is the quality of the bread. Something McDonalds and Burger King have not figured out. Soft soggy bread ruins a burger. I love White-Castle

[@robbgill]

YES! HE IS GONE!!! THANKS

[@guitarkittens]

robbgill who

[@lorenahernandez6392]

Looks so Delish :')

[@robertarchambault3466]

How much a burger

[@TassekaEspecial4]

What happened to the seasonings...?? Smh