Sponsored by BRS Backyard Bug Busters ›Your full-menu Dairy Queen on the Paterson Hamburg Turnpike, serving Newfoundland, NJ with hot food and cold treats.
Some DQ locations are ice-cream-only stops. This one on Paterson Hamburg Turnpike is the real deal, a full-menu restaurant where you can grab a proper meal and follow it with a Blizzard. Regulars rave about the cheese curds and the BBQ chicken basket, and the kitchen earns its 4.3-star rating by staying consistent visit after visit.
The staff here has a reputation that shows up in review after review: the drive-thru crew is genuinely friendly, the kind of friendly that actually makes you smile on a rushed Tuesday. That combination of reliable food and people who seem happy to be there is rarer than it should be at a quick-service spot.
Located along one of northwest Jersey's main corridors, this Newfoundland, NJ DQ draws customers from Wayne, Kinnelon, and the surrounding lake communities. It is the kind of place you stop at on the way home from the lake, or on the way back from a hike on the Highlands Trail, and it delivers exactly what you need.
The menu goes well beyond soft-serve. On the hot side, expect burgers, chicken baskets, the fan-favorite cheese curds, and combo meals that hold up as a full lunch or dinner. The BBQ chicken basket in particular gets called out by name in reviews, and the kitchen keeps the quality steady whether you are ordering at the counter or pulling through the drive-thru.
On the cold side, the Blizzard lineup, sundaes, shakes, and classic soft-serve cones cover all the bases. The drive-thru moves efficiently, making it easy to grab a quick cone or a full meal without a long wait. Whether you are feeding the car after a weekend on Greenwood Lake or just want a fast, satisfying dinner close to home, this location has you covered.
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“An actual DQ with more than just ice cream!!! Friendly staff, eager to please. If DQHQ would just bring back CHERRIES life would be truly complete.”
— Barney Simon
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This is a full-menu Dairy Queen location. You can order burgers, chicken baskets, cheese curds, hot dogs, and combo meals alongside all the classic DQ frozen treats.
Reviewers specifically call out the cheese curds and the BBQ chicken basket as standouts. On the dessert side, Blizzards and soft-serve cones are the go-to orders.
Yes, the drive-thru is open and staffed by a team that customers consistently describe as friendly and efficient. It is a great option when you need a quick meal or dessert on the go.
The restaurant is on Paterson Hamburg Turnpike in Newfoundland, NJ 07435, along one of the main routes through the northwest Jersey Highlands, convenient for residents of Kinnelon, Wayne, Jefferson, and the surrounding lake communities.
Multiple reviewers specifically mention consistency as a reason they keep coming back. The kitchen maintains the same standard across visits, which is reflected in the restaurant's 4.3-star rating from 92 reviews.
Absolutely. The full menu makes it easy to satisfy a mixed group, with hot food options for those who want a meal and a full frozen dessert menu for everyone else. It is a natural stop after outdoor activities in the Highlands.
Like all Dairy Queen restaurants, this location typically carries DQ's national seasonal promotions and limited Blizzard flavors. Check the DQ app or ask the counter staff about current specials.
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