Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Neighborhood gem from the 90's, cheap prices and a must visit if you're exploring the area. Cinnamon rolls/bread and meatball sub are the highest notables
40 locals recommend
Second Street Bakery
402 2nd StNeighborhood gem from the 90's, cheap prices and a must visit if you're exploring the area. Cinnamon rolls/bread and meatball sub are the highest notables
Great Thai/Southeast Asian food! Owner makes all the food and is dedicated to his craft
6 locals recommend
Pr&ince
80 Wayne StreetGreat Thai/Southeast Asian food! Owner makes all the food and is dedicated to his craft
Neighborhood favorite, Coffee & Tea Shop with a diverse amount of pastries and snacks
11 locals recommend
Hidden Grounds Coffee
148 1st StNeighborhood favorite, Coffee & Tea Shop with a diverse amount of pastries and snacks
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood staple, hosting dance parties, performances and they have a really cool shoe vending machine
59 locals recommend
White Eagle Hall
337 Newark AveNeighborhood staple, hosting dance parties, performances and they have a really cool shoe vending machine
Lovely little hidden gem, great decor and ambience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious food, several tapas and enjoyed a wonderful cheese plate. You will have a great night here, definitely neighborhood stop!
41 locals recommend
Third & Vine
353 3rd StLovely little hidden gem, great decor and ambience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Delicious food, several tapas and enjoyed a wonderful cheese plate. You will have a great night here, definitely neighborhood stop!
Trendy cocktail bar with lots of unique drinks. Hard to not have a good time here.
75 locals recommend
Cellar 335
335 Newark AveTrendy cocktail bar with lots of unique drinks. Hard to not have a good time here.
Sightseeing
Absolute must see of New York and the first stop into NYC from Jersey City on the PATH train. Amazing structures, a great memorial/tribute and a new favorite among many of NYC sights.
385 locals recommend
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton StAbsolute must see of New York and the first stop into NYC from Jersey City on the PATH train. Amazing structures, a great memorial/tribute and a new favorite among many of NYC sights.
Parks & Nature
Amazing views of Terminal Building, Ellis Island, The Freedom Tower, Verranzo Bridge, Governors Island, Lady Liberty and Brooklyn. Clean and nice park for a picnic on a nice day!
8 locals recommend
Liberty State Park Playground
535 Freedom WayAmazing views of Terminal Building, Ellis Island, The Freedom Tower, Verranzo Bridge, Governors Island, Lady Liberty and Brooklyn. Clean and nice park for a picnic on a nice day!
Arts & Culture
Great selection of literature and special room with historical documents on Jersey City.
11 locals recommend
Jersey City Free Public Library
472 Jersey AveGreat selection of literature and special room with historical documents on Jersey City.
Very cool exhibits: Star Trek Exhibit, LSC After Dark, The Power of Air, etc. Tickets are pricey but worth the visit if you like to learn/museums
350 locals recommend
Liberty Science Center
222 Jersey City BlvdVery cool exhibits: Star Trek Exhibit, LSC After Dark, The Power of Air, etc. Tickets are pricey but worth the visit if you like to learn/museums
Barsky Gallery
50 Harrison StNeighborhood Gallery with local and prominent art installations
Shopping
Nearest mall with recliner seats movie theater, food court (chikfila, Cheesecake, Johnny Rockets) and lots of stores (Sephora, H&M, Macy's, etc)
384 locals recommend
Newport Centre
30 Mall Dr WNearest mall with recliner seats movie theater, food court (chikfila, Cheesecake, Johnny Rockets) and lots of stores (Sephora, H&M, Macy's, etc)
Essentials
Family operated, variety of fresh products (asian, vegan, flowers, stationery, etc) and good prices. Locals love it.
17 locals recommend
P & K Fruit Market
170 Newark AveFamily operated, variety of fresh products (asian, vegan, flowers, stationery, etc) and good prices. Locals love it.
The closest grocery store and the lowest prices in town. That attracts a lot of people during the peak hours. Best to shop during the morning or the evening.
193 locals recommend
ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza DriveThe closest grocery store and the lowest prices in town. That attracts a lot of people during the peak hours. Best to shop during the morning or the evening.