Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Talde
8 Erie StGreat food from a young celebrity chef, lively atmosphere.
Marco & Pepe
289 Grove StreetNeighborhood oldie and favorite. Great bar, and brunch!
Razza
275/277 Grove StBest pizza in town.
Porta Jersey City
135 Newark AveSecond best pizza in town. Lively and huge bar area.
sam a.m.
112 Morris StGreat coffee and brunch.
Legit French bakery. Get the multigrain loaf early in the morning and a croissant for the walk back.
65 locals recommend
Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey AveLegit French bakery. Get the multigrain loaf early in the morning and a croissant for the walk back.
Best tacos in town. Happening hipster bar scene at their original location. Don’t expect good service, though.
127 locals recommend
Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove StBest tacos in town. Happening hipster bar scene at their original location. Don’t expect good service, though.
Excellent seasonal menu by young talented chef. Only open for dinner last time we checked.
26 locals recommend
Thirty Acres
500 Jersey AvenueExcellent seasonal menu by young talented chef. Only open for dinner last time we checked.
Hidden gem. French comfort food. Great live music on Thursdays by the very talented owner. Call for a reservation.
90 locals recommend
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StHidden gem. French comfort food. Great live music on Thursdays by the very talented owner. Call for a reservation.
Great from brunch to dinner. And great outdoor seating. Paulus Hook section.
88 locals recommend
Satis Bistro
212 Washington StGreat from brunch to dinner. And great outdoor seating. Paulus Hook section.
Take a 10-15 walk to this beautiful park to eat at this Italian-focused resto. The food does not disappoint. Then step next door for amazing ice cream.
22 locals recommend
GP's
236 Pavonia AveTake a 10-15 walk to this beautiful park to eat at this Italian-focused resto. The food does not disappoint. Then step next door for amazing ice cream.
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveHamilton Park area. Beautiful pub with good solid pub food.
Solid food with outdoor seating in the summers. Great bar. Also in the Paulus Hook section.
85 locals recommend
Light Horse Tavern
199 Washington StSolid food with outdoor seating in the summers. Great bar. Also in the Paulus Hook section.
Roman Nose
125 Newark AveSolid authentic Italian food.
Union Republic
340 3rd StRamen specialists with meat market.
If you are into bagels, then this is your jam. Very old-school interior, but the bagels draw crowds every morning.
122 locals recommend
Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey AveIf you are into bagels, then this is your jam. Very old-school interior, but the bagels draw crowds every morning.
Italian expats serious about their Italian baked goods. Good place for afternoon coffee and snack or breakfast.
27 locals recommend
Prato Bakery
371 4th St Italian expats serious about their Italian baked goods. Good place for afternoon coffee and snack or breakfast.
Probably the best cup of coffee in town, made by serious coffee Italian expert.
20 locals recommend
9 Bar Cafe
18 Erie StProbably the best cup of coffee in town, made by serious coffee Italian expert.
A bit hidden from view, this resto is a newcomer that is gaining popularity. Farm-to-table menu.
9 locals recommend
The Kitchen at Grove Station
299 Marin BoulevardA bit hidden from view, this resto is a newcomer that is gaining popularity. Farm-to-table menu.
Ibby's Falafel
303 Grove StHole-in-the-wall. Best falafels in town.
Park & Sixth
279 Grove StreetGreat bar food.
Italian marketplace with Osteria in the back that serves great sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
6 locals recommend
Carrino Provisions
8 Erie StreetItalian marketplace with Osteria in the back that serves great sandwiches, pasta, and salads.
South House
149 Newark AveSouthern BBQ. Great drinks.
Sightseeing
full of bike paths, a huge playground, great for jogging, breathtaking 360 degree views of NYC and the Statue of Liberty. You can take a ferry to see the Statue of Liberty from here. Only 5 minute wal
465 locals recommend
Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp Drivefull of bike paths, a huge playground, great for jogging, breathtaking 360 degree views of NYC and the Statue of Liberty. You can take a ferry to see the Statue of Liberty from here. Only 5 minute wal
Arts & Culture
JC’s leading arts destination located in a huge warehouse. Worth a visit. Call for tour hours.
16 locals recommend
Mana Fine Arts
10 Senate PlJC’s leading arts destination located in a huge warehouse. Worth a visit. Call for tour hours.
Entertainment & Activities
Just down the block, this park is the most charming in the area. There is always something blooming, even in the dead of winter. Completely community run, this is our neighborhood pride.
87 locals recommend
Van Vorst Park
257-287 Montgomery StJust down the block, this park is the most charming in the area. There is always something blooming, even in the dead of winter. Completely community run, this is our neighborhood pride.
Beautiful renovated park with plenty of grassy space, the best playground in the area, basketball and tennis courts, and a farmer’s market on Wednesdays.
126 locals recommend
Hamilton Park
25 W Hamilton PlBeautiful renovated park with plenty of grassy space, the best playground in the area, basketball and tennis courts, and a farmer’s market on Wednesdays.