Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
casual, seafood, daily fresh fish catches, lunch and dinner (5 minute walk from the house)
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Hooked JC
467 Communipaw Avecasual, seafood, daily fresh fish catches, lunch and dinner (5 minute walk from the house)
The Grind Shop
360 Communipaw Avecafe, coffee and pastries (12 minute walk from the house)
classic local Irish Pub, the best burgers and corn beef sandwiches
25 abantu bendawo batusa
New Park Tavern
575 West Side Aveclassic local Irish Pub, the best burgers and corn beef sandwiches
Third & Vine
353 3rd Stwine & cheese bar, small plates, craft cocktails
rustic cocktail bar, classic drinks paired with a "gamey" menu, live bluegrass music every Wednesday night
95 abantu bendawo batusa
The Archer
176 Newark Averustic cocktail bar, classic drinks paired with a "gamey" menu, live bluegrass music every Wednesday night
french bakery, breads, pastries, sandwiches, coffee, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
65 abantu bendawo batusa
Choc•O•Pain French Bakery and Cafe
530 Jersey Avefrench bakery, breads, pastries, sandwiches, coffee, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StFrench, live Gypsy Jazz every Tuesday and Thursday
(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
127 abantu bendawo batusa
Taqueria Downtown Catering Co
354 Grove St(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
cocktails and Caribbean influenced menu (15 minute walk from the house)
49 abantu bendawo batusa
Harrys Daughter
4072 339 Communipaw Avecocktails and Caribbean influenced menu (15 minute walk from the house)
sam a.m.
112 Morris Stbreakfast and brunch
breakfast and lunch (1.5 miles from the house, Journal Square neighborhood)
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Square 1 Community Eatery
283 St Pauls Avebreakfast and lunch (1.5 miles from the house, Journal Square neighborhood)
cafe, breakfast, lunch, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
52 abantu bendawo batusa
Beechwood Cafe
290 Grove Stcafe, breakfast, lunch, located in bustling neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
31 abantu bendawo batusa
La Taqueria Downtown
236 Grove St(two locations) - the best Mexican in the area and margaritas
Prato Bakery
371 4th StItalian bakery, sandwiches, cafe
Pinwheel Garden
318 Communipaw AvenueBYO, vegetarian options (15 minute walk from the house)
Laico's
67 Terhune Avecozy neighborhood Italian restaurant on a quiet residential street
classic Italian American, located in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
22 abantu bendawo batusa
GP's
236 Pavonia Aveclassic Italian American, located in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City
one of Jersey City's most popular pizzeria's, delivery / take-out / eat-in, (201) 659-6464
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Gino's Pizzeria
380 Central Aveone of Jersey City's most popular pizzeria's, delivery / take-out / eat-in, (201) 659-6464
Circa-1957 Village pizzeria & Italian restaurant, coal-oven pizza & live jazz
43 abantu bendawo batusa
Arturo's
106 W Houston StCirca-1957 Village pizzeria & Italian restaurant, coal-oven pizza & live jazz
Brick-oven pizza pies (no slices) with crisp thin crusts, circa-1929 pizzeria
102 abantu bendawo batusa
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StBrick-oven pizza pies (no slices) with crisp thin crusts, circa-1929 pizzeria
Counter-service pizzeria for quick slices, our favorite slice in the city for street slices !
337 abantu bendawo batusa
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StCounter-service pizzeria for quick slices, our favorite slice in the city for street slices !
Volare
147 West 4th StreetClassic NYC Italian
Bamonte's
32 Withers StClassic Brooklyn Italian
TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson StSushi & other Japanese dishes in a small, casual setting
Japanese small plates & a deep sake list in a blond wood izakaya hidden beneath an office building
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Sakagura
211 43rd StJapanese small plates & a deep sake list in a blond wood izakaya hidden beneath an office building
Small Japanese noodle shop offering a variety of classic & vegan soba dishes
104 abantu bendawo batusa
Cocoron
16 Delancey StSmall Japanese noodle shop offering a variety of classic & vegan soba dishes
Veselka
144 2nd AveCheap, no-frills Ukrainian eatery open 24 hours, pierogies !
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Aveclassic NY Jewish deli, since 1908
Le Veau d'Or
129 E 60th StClassic French cafe & bistro, circa-1937, timeless decor
Basement bar & lounge with communal tables, craft cocktails, delicious small plates & tapas, great for relaxing bite when visiting 5th Ave / Times Square / Rockefeller Center, etc.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Plunge Rooftop Bar + Lounge
18 9th AveBasement bar & lounge with communal tables, craft cocktails, delicious small plates & tapas, great for relaxing bite when visiting 5th Ave / Times Square / Rockefeller Center, etc.
Cuban, festive old-Havana vibe, circa-1963, one of the better restaurants in the theater district
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Victor's Cafe
236 W 52nd StCuban, festive old-Havana vibe, circa-1963, one of the better restaurants in the theater district
beautiful, iconic eatery with vaulted ceilings, serving raw oysters, pan roasts & chowders in a bustling setting, since 1913
42 abantu bendawo batusa
Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
89 East 42nd Streetbeautiful, iconic eatery with vaulted ceilings, serving raw oysters, pan roasts & chowders in a bustling setting, since 1913
Our favorite steaks in NYC, classic, cash only, not cheap but a great experience !
503 abantu bendawo batusa
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayOur favorite steaks in NYC, classic, cash only, not cheap but a great experience !
Keens Steakhouse
72 W 36th StClassic NYC steakhouse, since 1885
Portugalia
280 1/2 Ferry StTraditional Portuguese Food
Belmont Tavern
12 Bloomfield Aveclassic home-style NJ Italian American restaurant. An experience !
Tony Da Caneca
72 Elm Rd Upscale Portuguese
Marcus B&P
56 Halsey StAmerican fusion by chef Marcus Samuelsson
lively and delicious Cuban restaurant in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood
146 abantu bendawo batusa
Rumba Cubana
6909 JFK Blvd Elively and delicious Cuban restaurant in beautiful Hamilton Park neighborhood
breakfast / lunch, classic diner serving pancakes, eggs, sandwiches etc. Open 5:30am-1:00pm (10 minute walk from the house)
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Nick's
1356 E Gun Hill Rdbreakfast / lunch, classic diner serving pancakes, eggs, sandwiches etc. Open 5:30am-1:00pm (10 minute walk from the house)
7 minute walk from house, restaurant and bar serving steaks, burgers, etc.
35 abantu bendawo batusa
The Factory
1612 Madison St7 minute walk from house, restaurant and bar serving steaks, burgers, etc.
Getting Around
Grove Street Path Trains station
Exchange Place station
Citi Bike
Essentials
Deli Plus
24 Path Plaza24 hour market and deli (1 mile from the house)
basic convenience store and market, milk, eggs, packaged foods, toiletries, etc. (8 minute walk from the house)
Montgomery Food Mart
673 Montgomery Streetbasic convenience store and market, milk, eggs, packaged foods, toiletries, etc. (8 minute walk from the house)
Summit Food Mart
944 Summit Avebasic convenience store (5 minute walk from the house)
small market specializing in Asian food and produce (5 minute walk from the house)
CHM Asian Food Mart
217 Summit Avenuesmall market specializing in Asian food and produce (5 minute walk from the house)
large market specializing in Asian food and produce, great food court
56 abantu bendawo batusa
99 Ranch Market
561 US-1large market specializing in Asian food and produce, great food court
small grocery store specializing in mostly organic produce and gourmet foods (Downtown Jersey City, 2 miles from the house)
57 abantu bendawo batusa
Hudson Greene Market
77 Hudson Stsmall grocery store specializing in mostly organic produce and gourmet foods (Downtown Jersey City, 2 miles from the house)
Lee's Fruit & Vegetables
309 Grove Stsmall grocery close to Grove Street PATH train
ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza Drivelarge supermarket
gourmet cheeses and other delicious stuff (1.5 miles from the house, Downtown)
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Van Hook Cheese & Grocery
528 Jersey Avegourmet cheeses and other delicious stuff (1.5 miles from the house, Downtown)
fresh fish and seafood daily, small selection of prepared seafood dishes (crab cakes, soups, etc.)
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Jersey City Fish Stand
508 Jersey Avefresh fish and seafood daily, small selection of prepared seafood dishes (crab cakes, soups, etc.)
Moloney's Meat Market
627 Newark AveItalian butcher
Andrea Salumeria
247 Central AveItalian deli and market
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd Stclose to WORLD TRADE CENTER Path Station
Tom's Tub
296 Summit AveChin Chin Laundromat & Cleaners
759 Montgomery StThe Drop
722 Grand StLaundry pick up & delivery service
Drinks & Nightlife
vintage and classic video game arcade, craft beers, sandwiches and pub style appetizers (21+ age to enter)
587 abantu bendawo batusa
Barcade
388 Union Avevintage and classic video game arcade, craft beers, sandwiches and pub style appetizers (21+ age to enter)
Fox & Crow
594 Palisade Avebeer, cocktails, burgers, brunch, live music Thr Fri Sat
I-White Eagle Hall
337 Newark AveMonty Hall
43 Montgomery StGreat cocktails, good beers, good music, cozy basement wine bar, live music and DJ's frequently
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Pet Shop
193 Newark AveGreat cocktails, good beers, good music, cozy basement wine bar, live music and DJ's frequently
Sightseeing
Liberty State Park station
1929 movie palace theater run and restored by volunteer organization. monthly classic film screenings - https://www.facebook.com/landmarkloewsjersey/
30 abantu bendawo batusa
Loew's Jersey Theatre
54 Journal Square Plaza1929 movie palace theater run and restored by volunteer organization. monthly classic film screenings - https://www.facebook.com/landmarkloewsjersey/
Izeluleko zedolobha
Ukuzulazula
Most guests prefer using Uber / Lyft / taxi from the home to the PATH train stations or Downtown JC
The home is approximately a 15-20 minute walk or 5 minute drive to Journal Square PATH Station, or a 7-8 minute drive to Grove Street PATH and Exchange Place PATH Stations where the PATH train runs directly to New York City and Newark, NJ.
The PATH train is 15-25 minutes to NYC depending which stop.
When commuting to NYC, most guests prefer to use Uber, Lyft, or taxi to one of the PATH Stations then take the PATH train from there.
There are also Citi Bike stations 2 blocks form the home in both directions where you can rent bikes 24/7.
There is a bus stop on the corner steps from the home where the bus runs to Journal Square. However, we normally recommend just using Uber or Lyft to the PATH train stations as the price is comparable to the bus fare, and Uber/Lyft is generally more flexible and convenient.
New York City is a 15-25 minute drive away (when there is no traffic at the Holland or Lincoln Tunnel!)
Newark Airport is 8 miles away and is a 15 minute drive to our home.