Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
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29 Newark AveCute book store with excellent coffee and snacks!
This hole-in-the-wall Italian bakery makes delicious sandwiches and freshly baked bread. It's cash only and typically closes around 2pm!
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Second Street Bakery
402 2nd StThis hole-in-the-wall Italian bakery makes delicious sandwiches and freshly baked bread. It's cash only and typically closes around 2pm!
Compact, counter-serve grill prepping Middle Eastern staples, including shawarma, kebabs & falafel. Try the chicken shawerma platter!
15 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Gypsy Grill
187 Newark AveCompact, counter-serve grill prepping Middle Eastern staples, including shawarma, kebabs & falafel. Try the chicken shawerma platter!
Breezy, bustling choice serving coffee & Brazilian light bites amid a colorful interior. Free wifi available.
Cafe Batata
382 2nd StreetBreezy, bustling choice serving coffee & Brazilian light bites amid a colorful interior. Free wifi available.
Down-home Southern dishes & clever cocktails whipped up in a rustic setting with eclectic decor. Fun place to hang out at night. There is a downstairs area with shuffleboard, pool table, and foosball.
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South House
149 Newark AveDown-home Southern dishes & clever cocktails whipped up in a rustic setting with eclectic decor. Fun place to hang out at night. There is a downstairs area with shuffleboard, pool table, and foosball.
Authentic tacos, enchiladas, breakfast & sides in no-frills counter-serve eatery with outdoor seats.
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Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove StAuthentic tacos, enchiladas, breakfast & sides in no-frills counter-serve eatery with outdoor seats.
Intimate pizzeria featuring artisan, wood-fired pies & a bar with cocktails & Italian craft beer.
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Razza
275/277 Grove StIntimate pizzeria featuring artisan, wood-fired pies & a bar with cocktails & Italian craft beer.
Spare, stylish Italian joint specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, wine & cocktails.
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Porta Jersey City
135 Newark AveSpare, stylish Italian joint specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, wine & cocktails.
Cute BYOB Italian restaurant. They also sell freshly made pasta and sauces that you can take home.
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Pasta Dal Cuore
527 Jersey AveCute BYOB Italian restaurant. They also sell freshly made pasta and sauces that you can take home.
Modern Japanese eatery specializing in sushi & noodles served in a second-story space, Best sushi in Jersey City!
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Honshu
95 Greene StModern Japanese eatery specializing in sushi & noodles served in a second-story space, Best sushi in Jersey City!
Creative Pan-Asian cooking & craft cocktails served in a bright, modern setting. There's also a speak-easy in the basement!
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Talde
8 Erie StCreative Pan-Asian cooking & craft cocktails served in a bright, modern setting. There's also a speak-easy in the basement!
Cozy, dimly lit cafe with outdoor tables serving up French bistro items. Cash only.
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Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StCozy, dimly lit cafe with outdoor tables serving up French bistro items. Cash only.
Organic coffee & tea pair with creative panini & sweets in a rustic-industrial space with free WiFi. A great place to work.
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LACKAWANNA COFFEE
295 Grove StOrganic coffee & tea pair with creative panini & sweets in a rustic-industrial space with free WiFi. A great place to work.
Charming, snug spot with Italian comfort food & creative cocktails, plus a notable beer & wine list.
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Roman Nose
125 Newark AveCharming, snug spot with Italian comfort food & creative cocktails, plus a notable beer & wine list.
Light-filled, rustic-chic spot for creative New American plates & bespoke cocktails.
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The Kitchen Step
500 Jersey AveLight-filled, rustic-chic spot for creative New American plates & bespoke cocktails.
Buzzing hangout with quirky "Day of the Dead" decor, big tequila menu & classic comfort food.
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Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove StBuzzing hangout with quirky "Day of the Dead" decor, big tequila menu & classic comfort food.
A snazzy stop for American fare such as burgers & seafood, plus beer, wine & cocktail specials.
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The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveA snazzy stop for American fare such as burgers & seafood, plus beer, wine & cocktail specials.
Long-standing shop offering a wide selection of housemade ice creams in a relaxed space. The best ice cream in Jersey City.
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Torico
20 Erie StLong-standing shop offering a wide selection of housemade ice creams in a relaxed space. The best ice cream in Jersey City.
Bright cafe scoops artisanal gelati in creative flavors, including alcohol-infused options.
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Bucket & Bay Craft Gelato Co
150 Bay StBright cafe scoops artisanal gelati in creative flavors, including alcohol-infused options.
Chill brick-walled bar serving unique takes on classic American dishes, plus an array of cocktails. Dollar oysters on Mondays!
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dullboy
364 Grove StChill brick-walled bar serving unique takes on classic American dishes, plus an array of cocktails. Dollar oysters on Mondays!
Drinks & Nightlife
Relaxed bar offering a wide selection of wines & cheeses, plus small plates & craft cocktails.
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Third & Vine
353 3rd StRelaxed bar offering a wide selection of wines & cheeses, plus small plates & craft cocktails.
Global plates & tropical cocktails are served in a cool basement setting with funky decor. The food and cocktails are AMAZING.
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Cellar 335
335 Newark AveGlobal plates & tropical cocktails are served in a cool basement setting with funky decor. The food and cocktails are AMAZING.
Rustic cocktail bar for classic drinks paired with a gamey menu of bar bites in dark wood digs.
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The Archer
176 Newark AveRustic cocktail bar for classic drinks paired with a gamey menu of bar bites in dark wood digs.
A cool spot offering a variety of sausage & beer in a rustic space with an old-school flair.
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WÜRSTBAR
516 Jersey AveA cool spot offering a variety of sausage & beer in a rustic space with an old-school flair.
Barcade is a combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic video games and American craft beer.
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Barcade
388 Union AveBarcade is a combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic video games and American craft beer.
Parks & Nature
Hamilton Park
25 W Hamilton PlVillage Park
384-388 1st StThis is a cute little park, perfect for a picnic.
Van Vorst Park
257-287 Montgomery StEssentials
ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza DriveSightseeing
The Waterfront
Offers gorgeous view of the Manhattan Skyline.
Shopping
Open Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 8pm. Wide selection of fresh produce, gourmet eats, and local shops.
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Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers' Market
Grove StreetOpen Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 8pm. Wide selection of fresh produce, gourmet eats, and local shops.
Newport Centre
30 Mall Dr WGetting Around
Grove Street Path Trains station