Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Great spot to bring your laptop and hang out, great coffee and sandwiches.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smith & Chang General Goods
230 Pavonia AveGreat spot to bring your laptop and hang out, great coffee and sandwiches.
Great coffee on the walk to the path station
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dames Coffee Espresso Bar
581 Jersey AveGreat coffee on the walk to the path station
Amazing bread and pastries!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey AveAmazing bread and pastries!
Local cheese shop. The Harbison will blow your mind.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
528 Jersey AveLocal cheese shop. The Harbison will blow your mind.
Local french spot. Cute and cozy. Serves brunch on weekends. Live Gypsy Jazz every Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 to late.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StLocal french spot. Cute and cozy. Serves brunch on weekends. Live Gypsy Jazz every Tuesday & Thursday from 7:30 to late.
The cantucci cookies are handmade daily. A neighborhood must!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prato Bakery
371 4th StThe cantucci cookies are handmade daily. A neighborhood must!
Incredible organic, small batch ice cream. Cookie butter is to die for! http://www.milksugarlove.com/
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop
19 McWilliams PlIncredible organic, small batch ice cream. Cookie butter is to die for! http://www.milksugarlove.com/
Looking for a quick place to pick up cheap, delicious eats on your walk home from the path? Try a few tacos (pescado, bistec, and carnitas), some guacamole, and a pollo soup for a perfect meal. Call ahead (201) 763-6902 or order on seamless.com and they will have your order ready.
127 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove StLooking for a quick place to pick up cheap, delicious eats on your walk home from the path? Try a few tacos (pescado, bistec, and carnitas), some guacamole, and a pollo soup for a perfect meal. Call ahead (201) 763-6902 or order on seamless.com and they will have your order ready.
Iconic NY pizza best paired with a walk over the Brooklyn bridge. Lines can get long.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StIconic NY pizza best paired with a walk over the Brooklyn bridge. Lines can get long.
Asian-american restaurant. Cool vibe. Great food. Good for groups.
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Talde
8 Erie StAsian-american restaurant. Cool vibe. Great food. Good for groups.
Located at the end of the block, this family run, neighborhood gem makes their ingredients (bread, dough and mozzarella cheese) from scratch daily. Great for kids and adults alike.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rustique Pizza
611 Jersey AveLocated at the end of the block, this family run, neighborhood gem makes their ingredients (bread, dough and mozzarella cheese) from scratch daily. Great for kids and adults alike.
Delicious food and great cocktails. My favorite neighborhood restaurant. Highly recommended!
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mathews Food and Drink
351 Grove StDelicious food and great cocktails. My favorite neighborhood restaurant. Highly recommended!
New American plates & bespoke cocktails. Delicious!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Kitchen Step
500 Jersey AveNew American plates & bespoke cocktails. Delicious!
Old school establishment serving delicious Italian food. Thursday is all you can eat pasta night with a glass of wine for under $10! Can't beat it.
Barge Inn
324 3rd StOld school establishment serving delicious Italian food. Thursday is all you can eat pasta night with a glass of wine for under $10! Can't beat it.
Seasonal! Great place to enjoy during Christmas time. Bar is decorated with lights and ornaments and has spiced wine.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rolf's
281 3rd AveSeasonal! Great place to enjoy during Christmas time. Bar is decorated with lights and ornaments and has spiced wine.
Parks & Nature
Neighborhood hangout. Great for families. Farmers market on Wednesdays 3pm-7:30pm.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Hamilton
25 W Hamilton PlNeighborhood hangout. Great for families. Farmers market on Wednesdays 3pm-7:30pm.
Day trip from NYC. Enjoy the beach and stroll along the boardwalk.
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Asbury Park
Day trip from NYC. Enjoy the beach and stroll along the boardwalk.
Essentials
Pick up a few groceries on the walk to the Path Station
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Key Food
574 Jersey AvePick up a few groceries on the walk to the Path Station
Gym.
One-Week Pass $80
One-Day Pass $30 Single One-Day Pass
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hamilton Health & Fitness
161 Erie StGym.
One-Week Pass $80
One-Day Pass $30 Single One-Day Pass
Jane DO - Jersey City Studio
160 Newark AveBoutique fitness classes. Energizing, fun, and will get you in shape.
The best wine store in all of JC. Thoughtfully curated wine selection with reasonable prices.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madame Claude Wine
234 Pavonia AveThe best wine store in all of JC. Thoughtfully curated wine selection with reasonable prices.
The best place in JC for a haircut and color. Kitty, the owner, is the best of the best.
LaKoet Salon
160 1st StThe best place in JC for a haircut and color. Kitty, the owner, is the best of the best.
Getting Around
Take the Path to Manhattan or Newark Airport. Runs 24/7. Check schedule if traveling on weekends and late nights http://www.panynj.gov/path/full-schedules.cfm
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grove Street Path Trains station
Take the Path to Manhattan or Newark Airport. Runs 24/7. Check schedule if traveling on weekends and late nights http://www.panynj.gov/path/full-schedules.cfm
Gorgeous terminal and worth a trip. Check out the secret whisper walls and the swanky cocktail bar called the Campbell.
781 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StGorgeous terminal and worth a trip. Check out the secret whisper walls and the swanky cocktail bar called the Campbell.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are into drinking and dancing, try out the secret speakeasy, Miss Wong's, inside Talde.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss Wong's
8 Erie StIf you are into drinking and dancing, try out the secret speakeasy, Miss Wong's, inside Talde.
Lucky 7 Tavern
322 2nd StLocal dive bar.
Favorite local spot. Gluten free craft brewery. Try a tasting flight while playing board games.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Departed Soles Brewing Company
150 Bay StFavorite local spot. Gluten free craft brewery. Try a tasting flight while playing board games.
Newly opened beer hall and smoke house. Great for big groups.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hudson Hall
364 Marin BlvdNewly opened beer hall and smoke house. Great for big groups.
Popular beer garden when the weather is nice!
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zeppelin Hall
88 Liberty View Dr.Popular beer garden when the weather is nice!
Shopping
SoHo
Boutique shopping. All the best stores!
Awesome vintage clothing store for men and women. Rare finds!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Another Man's Treasure Vintage Store
195 Montgomery StAwesome vintage clothing store for men and women. Rare finds!
Arts & Culture
Take the Path to World Trade, then the 4/5 (express) or 6 (local) train to the 86th St. The museum is located at the eastern perimeter of Central Park. You can visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m. Secret spot is the rooftop bar with stunning views.
2653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveTake the Path to World Trade, then the 4/5 (express) or 6 (local) train to the 86th St. The museum is located at the eastern perimeter of Central Park. You can visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until 9 p.m. Secret spot is the rooftop bar with stunning views.
Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. After the museum, go for a walk on the high line.
884 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Whitney Museum of American Art presents the full range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, with a special focus on works by living artists. After the museum, go for a walk on the high line.
Calling all art lovers! Check schedule for free Fridays.
2114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetCalling all art lovers! Check schedule for free Fridays.
Science museum. Kid friendly. Great option for families on a rainy day.
350 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdScience museum. Kid friendly. Great option for families on a rainy day.
Contemporary art museum in Jersey City. Rotating exhibits. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mana Contemporary
888 Newark AveContemporary art museum in Jersey City. Rotating exhibits. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Live music venue blocks from the apartment! Check out the website for showtimes.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
White Eagle Hall
337 Newark AveLive music venue blocks from the apartment! Check out the website for showtimes.