Guidebook for Jersey City

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Guidebook for Jersey City

Food Scene

Great neighborhood spot for coffee
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LACKAWANNA COFFEE
295 Grove St
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Great neighborhood spot for coffee
Cozy neighborhood coffee shop. Great bagels.
8 locals raden deze aan
Legal Grounds Coffee Co
170 Grand St
8 locals raden deze aan
Cozy neighborhood coffee shop. Great bagels.
Excellent gourmet pizzas
125 locals raden deze aan
Razza
275/277 Grove St
125 locals raden deze aan
Excellent gourmet pizzas
Superb and relatively inexpensive Vietnamese food. One of our favorites.
20 locals raden deze aan
Saigon Cafe
188 Newark Ave
20 locals raden deze aan
Superb and relatively inexpensive Vietnamese food. One of our favorites.
Our favorite sushi place
6 locals raden deze aan
Komegashi
103 Montgomery Street
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Our favorite sushi place
Quality Chinese fusion food
9 locals raden deze aan
Wild Fusion
313 Grove St
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Quality Chinese fusion food
By the far the best Chinese restaurant in Jersey City. Well, at least it's one of our favorites:)
44 locals raden deze aan
Grand Sichuan
342 Grove St
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By the far the best Chinese restaurant in Jersey City. Well, at least it's one of our favorites:)
Quality Thai food
26 locals raden deze aan
Sawadee
137 Newark Ave
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Quality Thai food
Fantastic French-Korean place. Inexpensive, down-to-earth, delicious. One of our favs.
19 locals raden deze aan
Kraverie
24 Mercer Street
19 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic 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.
32 locals raden deze aan
Ibby's Falafel
303 Grove St
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Our Tel Aviv friend insists you can get better falafels and shawarmas at this place in Jersey City than anywhere in the Middle East.
Our favorite French restaurant in Jersey City. Cash only.
90 locals raden deze aan
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th St
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Our favorite French restaurant in Jersey City. Cash only.
One of our favorite bars in Jersey City + great dinner options
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Park & Sixth
279 Grove Street
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One of our favorite bars in Jersey City + great dinner options
Quality Thai and Asian fusion cuisine
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More Express
281 Grove St
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Quality 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 Ave
Quality 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.
26 locals raden deze aan
Thirty Acres
500 Jersey Avenue
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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.
You cannot go wrong with this French-themed local gem. Check out their daily specials, including the mussels galore on Mondays.
21 locals raden deze aan
Bistro La Source
85 Morris St
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You 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
45 locals raden deze aan
sam a.m.
112 Morris St
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One 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.
19 locals raden deze aan
Grove Square
116 Newark Ave
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Bar 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.
117 locals raden deze aan
Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove St
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This 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.
90 locals raden deze aan
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey Ave
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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.
Quality Indian food. Close to Hamilton Park.
11 locals raden deze aan
Lotus
131 Erie St
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Quality 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.
127 locals raden deze aan
Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove St
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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.
Another excellent sushi place
13 locals raden deze aan
Honshu
95 Greene St
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Another 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.
41 locals raden deze aan
Third & Vine
353 3rd St
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One of our favorite Friday night haunts. Superb selection of wine and cheeses. The crowd is hip and well-heeled. Super friendly service.
Tapas, cocktails, cool brunch options
16 locals raden deze aan
Raval
136 Newark Ave
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Tapas, cocktails, cool brunch options

Drinks & Nightlife

Great happy hour drinks and wonderful brunch
41 locals raden deze aan
Iron Monkey
99 Greene St
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Great happy hour drinks and wonderful brunch
Drinks and fantastic brunch
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Skinner's Loft
146 Newark Ave
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Drinks and fantastic brunch
Popular French restaurant
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Marco & Pepe
289 Grove Street
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Popular French restaurant
Great European fusion cuisine, with a certain Mediterranean twist. Very pleasant ambiance.
88 locals raden deze aan
Satis Bistro
212 Washington St
88 locals raden deze aan
Great 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.
85 locals raden deze aan
Light Horse Tavern
199 Washington St
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American 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.
36 locals raden deze aan
O'Hara's
172 1st St
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Our neighborhood sports bar. Nice and relaxed, great to watch games.
New hip bar and dance club
8 locals raden deze aan
Transmission
150 Bay Street
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New hip bar and dance club

Everything Else

The best breakfast bagels in Jersey City
122 locals raden deze aan
Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey Ave
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The best breakfast bagels in Jersey City
Our neighborhood wine store. Good selection of wines and beers.
6 locals raden deze aan
Village Wines & Liquors
348 Grove St
6 locals raden deze aan
Our neighborhood wine store. Good selection of wines and beers.
Fantastic almond croissants and other pastries. Great breakfast place. French owners.
65 locals raden deze aan
Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey Ave
65 locals raden deze aan
Fantastic 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.
193 locals raden deze aan
ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza Drive
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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.
Pharmacy, cleaning supplies, groceries, etc.
455 locals raden deze aan
Duane Reade
110 Newark Ave
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Pharmacy, cleaning supplies, groceries, etc.
Quality Cuban food. Delicious inexpensive lunches.
6 locals raden deze aan
La Congita Restaurant
351 Grove St
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Quality 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.
96 locals raden deze aan
Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory
426 Jersey Avenue
96 locals raden deze aan
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.

Arts & Culture

Local bookstore/coffee shop, regular readings and other cultural events
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WORD
29 Newark Ave
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Local bookstore/coffee shop, regular readings and other cultural events