Guidebook for Jersey City

Jeff & Vera
Jeff & Vera
Guidebook for Jersey City

Food Scene

casual, seafood, daily fresh fish catches, lunch and dinner (5 minute walk from the house)
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Hooked JC
467 Communipaw Ave
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casual, seafood, daily fresh fish catches, lunch and dinner (5 minute walk from the house)
cafe, coffee and pastries (12 minute walk from the house)
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The Grind Shop
360 Communipaw Ave
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cafe, coffee and pastries (12 minute walk from the house)
classic local Irish Pub, the best burgers and corn beef sandwiches
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New Park Tavern
575 West Side Ave
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classic local Irish Pub, the best burgers and corn beef sandwiches
wine & cheese bar, small plates, craft cocktails
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Third & Vine
353 3rd St
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wine & cheese bar, small plates, craft cocktails
rustic cocktail bar, classic drinks paired with a "gamey" menu, live bluegrass music every Wednesday night
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The Archer
176 Newark Ave
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rustic cocktail bar, classic drinks paired with a "gamey" menu, live bluegrass music every Wednesday night
french bakery, breads, pastries, sandwiches, coffee, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
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Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey Ave
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french bakery, breads, pastries, sandwiches, coffee, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
French, live Gypsy Jazz every Tuesday and Thursday
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Madame Claude Bis
390 4th St
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French, live Gypsy Jazz every Tuesday and Thursday
(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
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Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove St
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(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
cocktails and Caribbean influenced menu (15 minute walk from the house)
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Harrys Daughter
4072 339 Communipaw Ave
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cocktails and Caribbean influenced menu (15 minute walk from the house)
breakfast and brunch
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sam a.m.
112 Morris St
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breakfast and brunch
breakfast and lunch (1.5 miles from the house, Journal Square neighborhood)
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Square 1 Community Eatery
283 St Pauls Ave
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breakfast and lunch (1.5 miles from the house, Journal Square neighborhood)
cafe, breakfast, lunch, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
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Beechwood Cafe
290 Grove St
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cafe, breakfast, lunch, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
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La Taqueria Downtown
236 Grove St
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(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
Italian bakery, sandwiches, cafe
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Prato Bakery
371 4th St
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Italian bakery, sandwiches, cafe
BYO, vegetarian options (15 minute walk from the house)
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Pinwheel Garden
318 Communipaw Avenue
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BYO, vegetarian options (15 minute walk from the house)
cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant on a quiet residential street
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Laico's
67 Terhune Ave
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cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant on a quiet residential street
classic Italian American, located in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
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GP's
236 Pavonia Ave
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classic Italian American, located in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
one of Jersey City's most popular pizzeria's, delivery / take-out / eat-in, (201) 659-6464
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Gino's Pizzeria
380 Central Ave
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one of Jersey City's most popular pizzeria's, delivery / take-out / eat-in, (201) 659-6464
Circa-1957 Village pizzeria & Italian restaurant, coal-oven pizza & live jazz
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Arturo's
106 W Houston St
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Circa-1957 Village pizzeria & Italian restaurant, coal-oven pizza & live jazz
Brick-oven pizza pies (no slices) with crisp thin crusts, circa-1929 pizzeria
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John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker St
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Brick-oven pizza pies (no slices) with crisp thin crusts, circa-1929 pizzeria
Counter-service pizzeria for quick slices, our favorite slice in the city for street slices !
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Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine St
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Counter-service pizzeria for quick slices, our favorite slice in the city for street slices !
Classic NYC Italian
Volare
147 West 4th Street
Classic NYC Italian
Classic Brooklyn Italian
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Bamonte's
32 Withers St
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Classic Brooklyn Italian
Sushi & other Japanese dishes in a small, casual setting
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TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson St
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Sushi & other Japanese dishes in a small, casual setting
Japanese small plates & a deep sake list in a blond wood izakaya hidden beneath an office building
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Sakagura
211 43rd St
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Japanese small plates & a deep sake list in a blond wood izakaya hidden beneath an office building
Small Japanese noodle shop offering a variety of classic & vegan soba dishes
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Cocoron
16 Delancey St
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Small Japanese noodle shop offering a variety of classic & vegan soba dishes
Cheap, no-frills Ukrainian eatery open 24 hours, pierogies !
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Veselka
144 2nd Ave
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Cheap, no-frills Ukrainian eatery open 24 hours, pierogies !
classic NY Jewish deli, since 1908
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Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Ave
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classic NY Jewish deli, since 1908
Classic French cafe & bistro, circa-1937, timeless decor
Le Veau d'Or
129 E 60th St
Classic French cafe & bistro, circa-1937, timeless decor
Basement bar & lounge with communal tables, craft cocktails, delicious small plates & tapas, great for relaxing bite when visiting 5th Ave / Times Square / Rockefeller Center, etc.
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Plunge Rooftop Bar + Lounge
18 9th Ave
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Basement bar & lounge with communal tables, craft cocktails, delicious small plates & tapas, great for relaxing bite when visiting 5th Ave / Times Square / Rockefeller Center, etc.
Cuban, festive old-Havana vibe, circa-1963, one of the better restaurants in the theater district
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Victor's Cafe
236 W 52nd St
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Cuban, festive old-Havana vibe, circa-1963, one of the better restaurants in the theater district
beautiful, iconic eatery with vaulted ceilings, serving raw oysters, pan roasts & chowders in a bustling setting, since 1913
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Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
89 East 42nd Street
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beautiful, iconic eatery with vaulted ceilings, serving raw oysters, pan roasts & chowders in a bustling setting, since 1913
Our favorite steaks in NYC, classic, cash only, not cheap but a great experience !
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway
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Our favorite steaks in NYC, classic, cash only, not cheap but a great experience !
Classic NYC steakhouse, since 1885
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Keens Steakhouse
72 W 36th St
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Classic NYC steakhouse, since 1885
Traditional Portuguese Food
Portugalia
280 1/2 Ferry St
Traditional Portuguese Food
classic home-style NJ Italian American restaurant. An experience !
Belmont Tavern
12 Bloomfield Ave
classic home-style NJ Italian American restaurant. An experience !
Upscale Portuguese
Tony Da Caneca
72 Elm Rd
Upscale Portuguese
American fusion by chef Marcus Samuelsson
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Marcus B&P
56 Halsey St
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American fusion by chef Marcus Samuelsson
lively and delicious Cuban restaurant in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood
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Rumba Cubana
6909 JFK Blvd E
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lively and delicious Cuban restaurant in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood
breakfast / lunch, classic diner serving pancakes, eggs, sandwiches etc. Open 5:30am-1:00pm (10 minute walk from the house)
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Nick's
1356 E Gun Hill Rd
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breakfast / lunch, classic diner serving pancakes, eggs, sandwiches etc. Open 5:30am-1:00pm (10 minute walk from the house)
7 minute walk from house, restaurant and bar serving steaks, burgers, etc.
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The Factory
1612 Madison St
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7 minute walk from house, restaurant and bar serving steaks, burgers, etc.

Getting Around

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Grove Street Path Trains station
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Exchange Place station
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Citi Bike
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Essentials

24 hour market and deli (1 mile from the house)
Deli Plus
24 Path Plaza
24 hour market and deli (1 mile from the house)
basic convenience store and market, milk, eggs, packaged foods, toiletries, etc. (8 minute walk from the house)
Montgomery Food Mart
673 Montgomery Street
basic convenience store and market, milk, eggs, packaged foods, toiletries, etc. (8 minute walk from the house)
basic convenience store (5 minute walk from the house)
Summit Food Mart
944 Summit Ave
basic convenience store (5 minute walk from the house)
small market specializing in Asian food and produce (5 minute walk from the house)
CHM Asian Food Mart
217 Summit Avenue
small market specializing in Asian food and produce (5 minute walk from the house)
large market specializing in Asian food and produce, great food court
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99 Ranch Market
561 US-1
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large market specializing in Asian food and produce, great food court
small grocery store specializing in mostly organic produce and gourmet foods (Downtown Jersey City, 2 miles from the house)
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Hudson Greene Market
77 Hudson St
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small grocery store specializing in mostly organic produce and gourmet foods (Downtown Jersey City, 2 miles from the house)
small grocery close to Grove Street PATH train
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Lee's Fruit & Vegetables
309 Grove St
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small grocery close to Grove Street PATH train
large supermarket
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ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza Drive
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large supermarket
gourmet cheeses and other delicious stuff (1.5 miles from the house, Downtown)
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Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
528 Jersey Ave
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gourmet cheeses and other delicious stuff (1.5 miles from the house, Downtown)
fresh fish and seafood daily, small selection of prepared seafood dishes (crab cakes, soups, etc.)
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Jersey City Fish Stand
508 Jersey Ave
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fresh fish and seafood daily, small selection of prepared seafood dishes (crab cakes, soups, etc.)
Italian butcher
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Moloney's Meat Market
627 Newark Ave
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Italian butcher
Italian deli and market
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Andrea Salumeria
247 Central Ave
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Italian deli and market
close to WORLD TRADE CENTER Path Station
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd St
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close to WORLD TRADE CENTER Path Station
Tom's Tub
296 Summit Ave
Chin Chin Laundromat & Cleaners
759 Montgomery St
Laundry pick up & delivery service
The Drop
722 Grand St
Laundry pick up & delivery service

Drinks & Nightlife

vintage and classic video game arcade, craft beers, sandwiches and pub style appetizers (21+ age to enter)
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Barcade
388 Union Ave
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vintage and classic video game arcade, craft beers, sandwiches and pub style appetizers (21+ age to enter)
beer, cocktails, burgers, brunch, live music Thr Fri Sat
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Fox & Crow
594 Palisade Ave
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beer, cocktails, burgers, brunch, live music Thr Fri Sat
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I-White Eagle Hall
337 Newark Ave
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Monty Hall
43 Montgomery St
Great cocktails, good beers, good music, cozy basement wine bar, live music and DJ's frequently
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Pet Shop
193 Newark Ave
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Great cocktails, good beers, good music, cozy basement wine bar, live music and DJ's frequently

Sightseeing

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Liberty State Park station
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1929 movie palace theater run and restored by volunteer organization. monthly classic film screenings - https://www.facebook.com/landmarkloewsjersey/
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Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square Plaza
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1929 movie palace theater run and restored by volunteer organization. monthly classic film screenings - https://www.facebook.com/landmarkloewsjersey/

Amacebiso ngesixeko

Ukuhamba-hamba

Most guests prefer using Uber / Lyft / taxi from the home to the PATH train stations or Downtown JC

The home is approximately a 15-20 minute walk or 5 minute drive to Journal Square PATH Station, or a 7-8 minute drive to Grove Street PATH and Exchange Place PATH Stations where the PATH train runs directly to New York City and Newark, NJ. The PATH train is 15-25 minutes to NYC depending which stop. When commuting to NYC, most guests prefer to use Uber, Lyft, or taxi to one of the PATH Stations then take the PATH train from there. There are also Citi Bike stations 2 blocks form the home in both directions where you can rent bikes 24/7. There is a bus stop on the corner steps from the home where the bus runs to Journal Square. However, we normally recommend just using Uber or Lyft to the PATH train stations as the price is comparable to the bus fare, and Uber/Lyft is generally more flexible and convenient. New York City is a 15-25 minute drive away (when there is no traffic at the Holland or Lincoln Tunnel!) Newark Airport is 8 miles away and is a 15 minute drive to our home.