Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
LACKAWANNA COFFEE
295 Grove StGreat neighborhood spot for coffee
Legal Grounds Coffee Co
170 Grand StCozy neighborhood coffee shop. Great bagels.
Razza
275/277 Grove StExcellent gourmet pizzas
Superb and relatively inexpensive Vietnamese food. One of our favorites.
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Saigon Cafe
188 Newark AveSuperb and relatively inexpensive Vietnamese food. One of our favorites.
Komegashi
103 Montgomery StreetOur favorite sushi place
Wild Fusion
313 Grove StQuality Chinese fusion food
By the far the best Chinese restaurant in Jersey City. Well, at least it's one of our favorites:)
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Grand Sichuan
342 Grove StBy the far the best Chinese restaurant in Jersey City. Well, at least it's one of our favorites:)
Sawadee
137 Newark AveQuality Thai food
Fantastic French-Korean place. Inexpensive, down-to-earth, delicious. One of our favs.
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Kraverie
24 Mercer StreetFantastic French-Korean place. Inexpensive, down-to-earth, delicious. One of our favs.
Our Tel Aviv friend insists you can get better falafels and shawarmas at this place in Jersey City than anywhere in the Middle East.
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Ibby's Falafel
303 Grove StOur Tel Aviv friend insists you can get better falafels and shawarmas at this place in Jersey City than anywhere in the Middle East.
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StOur favorite French restaurant in Jersey City. Cash only.
Park & Sixth
279 Grove StreetOne of our favorite bars in Jersey City + great dinner options
More Express
281 Grove StQuality Thai and Asian fusion cuisine
Quality sushi place but also something of a neighborhood social club. The woman owner is a friend and amicable drinking companion:)
Sushi Tango
516 Jersey AveQuality sushi place but also something of a neighborhood social club. The woman owner is a friend and amicable drinking companion:)
This is Jersey City's most recent claim to fame. The restaurant is run by one of Manhattan's most esteemed chiefs, Kevin Pemoulie. You might want to reserve in advance.
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Thirty Acres
500 Jersey AvenueThis is Jersey City's most recent claim to fame. The restaurant is run by one of Manhattan's most esteemed chiefs, Kevin Pemoulie. You might want to reserve in advance.
You cannot go wrong with this French-themed local gem. Check out their daily specials, including the mussels galore on Mondays.
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Bistro La Source
85 Morris StYou cannot go wrong with this French-themed local gem. Check out their daily specials, including the mussels galore on Mondays.
One of our favorites - a unique and cozy spot for coffee and brunch
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sam a.m.
112 Morris StOne of our favorites - a unique and cozy spot for coffee and brunch
Bar and restaurant right next to the Grove Street Path Station. Very popular with commuters returning from work in Manhattan.
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Grove Square
116 Newark AveBar and restaurant right next to the Grove Street Path Station. Very popular with commuters returning from work in Manhattan.
This is a recently opened and very popular Mexican restaurant.
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Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove StThis is a recently opened and very popular Mexican restaurant.
One of our favs. American and New American cuisine. Excellent bar. Check out their daily specials, especially 1/2-priced Martinis and $1 oysters on Wednesdays. Close to Hamilton Park.
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The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveOne of our favs. American and New American cuisine. Excellent bar. Check out their daily specials, especially 1/2-priced Martinis and $1 oysters on Wednesdays. Close to Hamilton Park.
Lotus
131 Erie StQuality Indian food. Close to Hamilton Park.
This Mexican food restaurant is a local institution. Amazing tacos and enchiladas, especially when enjoyed at one of their wooden tables in the back garden outside. REALLY popular.
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Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove StThis Mexican food restaurant is a local institution. Amazing tacos and enchiladas, especially when enjoyed at one of their wooden tables in the back garden outside. REALLY popular.
Honshu
95 Greene StAnother excellent sushi place
One of our favorite Friday night haunts. Superb selection of wine and cheeses. The crowd is hip and well-heeled. Super friendly service.
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Third & Vine
353 3rd StOne of our favorite Friday night haunts. Superb selection of wine and cheeses. The crowd is hip and well-heeled. Super friendly service.
Raval
136 Newark AveTapas, cocktails, cool brunch options
Drinks & Nightlife
Iron Monkey
99 Greene StGreat happy hour drinks and wonderful brunch
Skinner's Loft
146 Newark AveDrinks and fantastic brunch
Marco & Pepe
289 Grove StreetPopular French restaurant
Great European fusion cuisine, with a certain Mediterranean twist. Very pleasant ambiance.
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Satis Bistro
212 Washington StGreat European fusion cuisine, with a certain Mediterranean twist. Very pleasant ambiance.
American and New American cuisine, excellent bar selection. On a pricey side but worth it. You might want to reserve in advance.
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Light Horse Tavern
199 Washington StAmerican and New American cuisine, excellent bar selection. On a pricey side but worth it. You might want to reserve in advance.
Our neighborhood sports bar. Nice and relaxed, great to watch games.
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O'Hara's
172 1st StOur neighborhood sports bar. Nice and relaxed, great to watch games.
Transmission
150 Bay StreetNew hip bar and dance club
Everything Else
Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey AveThe best breakfast bagels in Jersey City
Our neighborhood wine store. Good selection of wines and beers.
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Village Wines & Liquors
348 Grove StOur neighborhood wine store. Good selection of wines and beers.
Fantastic almond croissants and other pastries. Great breakfast place. French owners.
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Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey AveFantastic almond croissants and other pastries. Great breakfast place. French owners.
The largest supermarket in the neighborhood. Whatever you need to cook your dinner - they will likely have it. Also a growing selection of various ethnic staples.
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ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza DriveThe largest supermarket in the neighborhood. Whatever you need to cook your dinner - they will likely have it. Also a growing selection of various ethnic staples.
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy, cleaning supplies, groceries, etc.
La Congita Restaurant
351 Grove StQuality Cuban food. Delicious inexpensive lunches.
You can't get any more Jersey than this Greek-owned diner. Delicious but their portions are absolutely humongous! Probably not for those who like to count their calorie intake.
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Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory
426 Jersey AvenueYou can't get any more Jersey than this Greek-owned diner. Delicious but their portions are absolutely humongous! Probably not for those who like to count their calorie intake.
Arts & Culture
Local bookstore/coffee shop, regular readings and other cultural events
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WORD
29 Newark AveLocal bookstore/coffee shop, regular readings and other cultural events