Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove StTorico
20 Erie StHooked JC
467 Communipaw AveBrownstone Diner & Pancake Factory
426 Jersey AvenueThe Grind Shop
360 Communipaw AveBluestone Lane Coffee Shop
30 Broad StMakai Poke Co.
521 Washington StElio's Bakery & Deli
442 West Side AveItalian bakery and deli with a lot of character, and great sweets.
Cheap coffee and donuts. Very popular on the East Coast and an essential in Massachusetts where I'm originally from.
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Dunkin' Donuts
973 8th AveCheap coffee and donuts. Very popular on the East Coast and an essential in Massachusetts where I'm originally from.
Open 24/7, it is a bar/diner/cafe all in one. Solid food, free wifi, and close to Exchange Place PATH station connecting to NYC.
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City Diner
31 Montgomery StOpen 24/7, it is a bar/diner/cafe all in one. Solid food, free wifi, and close to Exchange Place PATH station connecting to NYC.
Gluten-free and Vegan-friendly bakery open on weekends for brunch 11AM-4PM. They also deliver and are only a 5-minute walk away from my place. The young women who own it are local.
WHOS Gluten Free
205 East Ridgewood AvenueGluten-free and Vegan-friendly bakery open on weekends for brunch 11AM-4PM. They also deliver and are only a 5-minute walk away from my place. The young women who own it are local.
Really awesome and fresh food that won't break the bank. Really cool interior and relaxed vibe. The staff is nice and knowledgeable and I met the owner while there for Sunday brunch.
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Square 1 Community Eatery
283 St Pauls AveReally awesome and fresh food that won't break the bank. Really cool interior and relaxed vibe. The staff is nice and knowledgeable and I met the owner while there for Sunday brunch.
Frankie
264 Grove StAustralian run restaurant with great lattes and decor.
Shopping
Asian Food Markets
701 NJ-440Drinks & Nightlife
Barcade
388 Union AveBar that has video games.
Parks & Nature
Berry Lane Park
1000 Garfield AveI-Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp DriveLincoln Park
1 County Rd 605Essentials
General supermarket, but features halal meat at a great price point.
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Bravo Supermarkets
4808 4th AveGeneral supermarket, but features halal meat at a great price point.
Accessible via Uber/Lyft + Light Rail, my go-to spot for snacks and great-priced healthy items.
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdAccessible via Uber/Lyft + Light Rail, my go-to spot for snacks and great-priced healthy items.
Getting Around
3 minute walk to the Light Rail train that connects to the PATH train to NYC. $2.75 per ride.
West Side Avenue
West Side Avenue3 minute walk to the Light Rail train that connects to the PATH train to NYC. $2.75 per ride.
PATH station that connects to World Trade Center area of NYC. Awesome view!
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Exchange Place
PATH station that connects to World Trade Center area of NYC. Awesome view!
PATH station that connects to Christopher St, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd and 33rd St in Manhattan.
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Newport
PATH station that connects to Christopher St, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd and 33rd St in Manhattan.
PATH station that connects to Christopher St, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd and 33rd St in Manhattan. Also buses to NYC.
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Journal Square
PATH station that connects to Christopher St, 9th St, 14th St, 23rd and 33rd St in Manhattan. Also buses to NYC.
Arts & Culture
Largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.
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Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdLargest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.