Viral Cheesesteak Shop Christo’s Wake & Steak Opens in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
A popular North Jersey cheesesteak shop has officially expanded into Bergen County.
Christo’s Wake & Steak is now open at 252 Main Street in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, taking over the former Bob-O’s Cheesesteaks location.
This is the second Christo’s Wake & Steak restaurant in New Jersey. The original location opened in Bloomfield in 2024 and developed a following for cheesesteaks made with ribeye sliced fresh in-house.
What Is on the Menu at Christo’s Wake & Steak?
Christo’s gives customers two different ways to order its signature cheesesteak.
The “new-school” cheesesteak comes with creamy Cooper Sharp cheese, while the “old-school” version uses classic cheese Whiz.
The Ridgefield Park menu also includes:
Chopped cheese sandwiches
Buffalo chicken cheesesteaks
Chipotle chicken sandwiches
Loaded cheesesteaks
Other casual sandwiches and sides
Why This Bergen County Opening Matters
Christo’s Wake & Steak is entering one of North Jersey’s most competitive sandwich markets.
The restaurant is also replacing another cheesesteak business, meaning local customers already recognize the location as a destination for cheesesteaks.
Its expansion from Bloomfield into Ridgefield Park shows that Christo’s is attempting to turn its original Essex County success into a larger North Jersey restaurant brand.
The biggest question is whether Bergen County customers will choose the Cooper Sharp cheesesteak or keep it old-school with Whiz.
Christo’s Wake & Steak Ridgefield Park Information
Restaurant: Christo’s Wake & Steak
Address: 252 Main Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ
County: Bergen County
Cuisine: Cheesesteaks and sandwiches
Known for: In-house sliced ribeye cheesesteaks
Other location: Bloomfield, New Jersey
Status: Now open
Our Take
Christo’s Wake & Steak has the ingredients to become one of Bergen County’s most talked-about sandwich shops: freshly sliced ribeye, Cooper Sharp cheese and an existing following from its Bloomfield location.
Now that Christo’s has officially entered Bergen County, it may be time to find out where it ranks among the best cheesesteaks in North Jersey.