Tony Boloney’s has confirmed the closure of its Hoboken location in New Jersey. It was known for its specialty pizzas, oversized sandwiches, and creative comfort food. The announcement prompted customers to share memories of the restaurant on social media.
Tony Boloney’s Has Announced Its Closure
Tony Boloney’s was a popular pizza restaurant on 263 1st Street in Hoboken, New Jersey. It was a pizza restaurant founded by Mike Hauke.
The news of Tony Boloney’s Hoboken closure was announced on social media on November 12. In the post, the owner shared that the restaurant had remained closed after a kitchen fire in July 2025. He described the past year as the most difficult of his professional life and expressed frustration over the circumstances surrounding the closure.
In the post, the owner reflected on the restaurant’s 11 years in Hoboken. He recalled how the business introduced unusual food combinations, including ramen pizza, taco slices, and creative sandwiches. The owner also thanked customers for supporting the restaurant over the years.
The owner said the restaurant played an important role in his personal and professional life. He credited the Hoboken location with helping him develop Mad Mutz, his specialty mozzarella stick brand. The owner confirmed that Tony Boloney’s continues to operate in Atlantic City and the DMV area.
Some of the popular menu highlights at Tony Boloney’s in Hoboken included Taco Pizza, cheesesteaks, subs, loaded fries and wings, and more. It also offered specialty pizzas featuring ingredients like buffalo chicken, mac and cheese, and tikka masala.
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Community’s Reaction
The closure marks the end of Tony Boloney’s 11-year run in Hoboken. The news prompted disappointed reactions from longtime customers, and some shared their memories of the place.
One customer on Instagram commented, “Still haven’t found anything comparable to the old cheesesteak.”
A customer also wrote, “The pandemic pizza making brought us all life; you guys are so missed in the hood. All the best, and I hope our paths cross again.”
Another customer wrote, “I ordered so much thru the app that you personally emailed me asking for my mailing address so you could send me a Tony Boloneys t-shirt. Still own it to this day!”
