Tucked along River Street in Hackensack, New Jersey, White Manna has been flipping legendary sliders since 1946. This pint-sized burger joint looks like it barely fits a dozen people, yet somehow draws crowds from all across the state and beyond.
With over 4,000 reviews and a 4.4-star rating, it’s clear that something magical is happening on that tiny grill. Whether you’ve heard about it from a friend, spotted it on a food show, or stumbled across it online, one visit is usually all it takes to become a lifelong fan.
A Slice of New Jersey History Dating Back to 1939
White Manna didn’t just appear overnight. Its story stretches all the way back to 1939, when it first opened at the World’s Fair before planting permanent roots in Hackensack, New Jersey in 1946.
That means this tiny burger spot was already flipping sliders before the first McDonald’s ever opened in the state…