Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Local bagel/sandwich shop. Stop off for coffee before going to NYC. It's right across the street from the PATH station (subway to NYC).
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Toasted Bagels & Deli
520 Summit AveLocal bagel/sandwich shop. Stop off for coffee before going to NYC. It's right across the street from the PATH station (subway to NYC).
769 Newark Ave
769 Newark AvenueDozens of restaurants from India
Union Republic
340 3rd StGreat local food in a nice atmosphere.
Ibby's Falafel
303 Grove StFalafel/Lebanese food. Cheap, fast, good.
Beechwood Cafe
290 Grove StNice cafe for brunch.
More Express
281 Grove StGreat Thai food. Nice little garden in the back.
Marco & Pepe
289 Grove StreetGood for brunch or dinner. Warm atmosphere.
Razza
275/277 Grove StGreat brick oven pizza & cool atmosphere.
Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove StGreat atmosphere & good food!
Torico
20 Erie StBest local ice cream shop.
Roman Nose
125 Newark AveGreat authentic Italian food.
Two Boots Pizza
133 Newark AveGreat local pizza.
Tea NJ
262 Newark AveBest local tea shop.
Everything Else
The Journal Square Restoration Corporation station
4 Path PlazaLocal PATH station (subway to NYC)
Best local yoga studio in town. It's part of the Jivamukti global network of studios.
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Jivamukti Yoga Center Jersey City
171 Newark AveBest local yoga studio in town. It's part of the Jivamukti global network of studios.
Sightseeing
Great park that looks like something you would find in Brooklyn with brownstones around a huge green. Basketball courts, tennis courts, children's playground, etc. -- 12 min. walk from house
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Hamilton Park
25 W Hamilton PlGreat park that looks like something you would find in Brooklyn with brownstones around a huge green. Basketball courts, tennis courts, children's playground, etc. -- 12 min. walk from house
Mana Fine Arts
10 Senate PlState-of-the-art arts complex/galleries
1929 Depression Era old movie theater. It's a gem. Google for showtimes.
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Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square Plaza1929 Depression Era old movie theater. It's a gem. Google for showtimes.
Great views of the NYC! Ferries to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Open space for walking, biking, and picnics.
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Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp DriveGreat views of the NYC! Ferries to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island. Open space for walking, biking, and picnics.
Great IMAX theater! At over six stories high, Liberty Science Center's IMAX Dome is the largest in the nation.
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Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdGreat IMAX theater! At over six stories high, Liberty Science Center's IMAX Dome is the largest in the nation.
Beautiful views of NYC! You can take the PATH to Newport (2 stops away) or walk 25 min.
111 Town Square Pl
111 Town Square PlaceBeautiful views of NYC! You can take the PATH to Newport (2 stops away) or walk 25 min.
Nice cafes, restaurants, & shops all along this street. The views from by the water are also excellent. Take the PATH to Hoboken stop.
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Washington Street
Washington StreetNice cafes, restaurants, & shops all along this street. The views from by the water are also excellent. Take the PATH to Hoboken stop.
Essentials
FilStop
683 Newark AveLocal Filipino grocer - 10 min. walk from house
A & P Food Store
125 18th Streetbig supermarket for all your needs
ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza Drivebig supermarket for all your needs
Shopping
Newport Centre Mall
30 Mall Dr WMall for all your needs.
WORD
29 Newark AveBest local book shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice atmosphere any night of the week except late night on Saturdays. Great food!
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LITM
140 Newark AveNice atmosphere any night of the week except late night on Saturdays. Great food!