Serge's Guide to Hamilton Park & Surroundings
Food scene
9 Bar Cafe
18 Erie StBest espresso
Enna Bakery
61 Erie StExcellent pastries and sandwiches
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveComfort food with a friendly neighborhood atmosphere
O Kafe
230 Pavonia AveGreat breakfast & coffee spot
Torico
20 Erie StCharming neighborhood ice cream shop
White Star Bar
230 Brunswick StFamous for burgers and friendly atmosphere
Hamilton Pork
247 10th StBring a big appetite
Ani Ramen
511 Bloomfield AveStellar ramen and bao buns
Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey AveBest all-around bakery
Rumba Cubana
6909 JFK Blvd EPopular spot for Cuban cuisine
Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop
19 McWilliams PlArtisanal frozen treats
Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey AveExpect long lines out the door for this popular bagel spot!
sam a.m.
112 Morris StExcellent breakfast spot
Friendly family-owned pizza place, great spot for a quick slice. 4 min. walk
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Carmines Pizza Factory
366 8th StFriendly family-owned pizza place, great spot for a quick slice. 4 min. walk
Ahri's Kitchen
227 7th StTasty bulgogi
tacoria
24-26 Erie StDelicious tacos and burritos
Cozy espresso bar with nice garden seating in back
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Dames Coffee Espresso Bar
581 Jersey AveCozy espresso bar with nice garden seating in back
Mathews Food and Drink
351 Grove StUpscale American cuisine
Amiya
101 Hudson StOur favorite spot for Indian cuisine
New Thanh Hoai
234 10th StPeople drive from NYC to get Vietnamese food here
Progressive American Cuisine with Tiki Style Cocktails in an Urban/Industrial Setting
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Cellar 335
335 Newark AveProgressive American Cuisine with Tiki Style Cocktails in an Urban/Industrial Setting
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StCozy French bistro with a speakeasy entrance
Fun for Kids
Enos Jones Park
237 Brunswick StSmaller park alternative if Hamilton Park is too busy
Bustling park with playgrounds, splash pad, movie nights, tennis courts, and farmer’s market on Wednesdays
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Hamilton Park
25 W Hamilton PlBustling park with playgrounds, splash pad, movie nights, tennis courts, and farmer’s market on Wednesdays
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdWorld class science museum and planetarium
Wonderful zoo with kids’ railroad. 28 min. drive. One of the benefits of staying on this side of the Hudson!
92 Einheimische empfehlen
Turtle Back Zoo
560 Northfield AveWonderful zoo with kids’ railroad. 28 min. drive. One of the benefits of staying on this side of the Hudson!
Lafayette Pool
303 Van Horne StGreat pool for kids with water slides
Shopping
Leave some space in your luggage for premium outlet shopping! 25 min. drive. Free parking.
227 Einheimische empfehlen
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
651 Kapkowski RdLeave some space in your luggage for premium outlet shopping! 25 min. drive. Free parking.
Mastrolia Pharmacy
325 7th StConvenient location for package/shipment receiving (FedEx, UPS, Amazon)
Bouquets and Baskets
548 Jersey AveFriendly local spot for flowers
Shopping mall with wide variety of stores, extensive food court, movie theater, and car rental.
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Newport Centre Mall
30 Mall Dr WShopping mall with wide variety of stores, extensive food court, movie theater, and car rental.
Jersey City Super Buy-Rite
575 Manila AveLiquor superstore
Sightseeing
Newport station
90 Pavonia AveOne stop from Manhattan
Grove Street Path Trains station
Two stops away from Wall St
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandBeautiful views of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty
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Liberty State Park station
Beautiful views of Manhattan and Statue of Liberty
White Eagle Hall
337 Newark AveExcellent live music venue
Fitness
World Boxing Gym
29 Division StNo frills neighborhood gym
Indoor playground for kids downstairs; boxing, spinning, and dance classes upstairs
Brunswick Center Community
189 Brunswick StIndoor playground for kids downstairs; boxing, spinning, and dance classes upstairs
Base
60 Christopher Columbus DrFitness center with top-notch classes
Groceries
Christo's Mini Mart & Pizzeria
301 8th StConvenient mini mart, 1 min. walk
Key Food
574 Jersey AveMid-size grocery store, 8 min. walk
Excellent butcher, great prices, plus a variety of Latin American groceries
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La Conga Supermarket
352 Grove StExcellent butcher, great prices, plus a variety of Latin American groceries
Jersey City Fish Stand
508 Jersey AveGreat spot for fresh local fish
The Thirsty Quaker
492 Monmouth StFriendly local spot for wine & beer.