Guidebook for Jersey City
Essentials
Food and groceries
Ferrara Drugs & Liquors
2533 John F. Kennedy BlvdWalking distance to get beer, wine and snacks.
Full service grocery store with many organic and fresh food options!
11 locals recommend
A & P Food Store
125 18th StreetFull service grocery store with many organic and fresh food options!
Pathmark
321 Stadium PlazaSupermarket for all your groceries.
CTown Supermarkets
885 Bergen AveSupermarket in walking distance.
Key Food
574 Jersey AveSupermarket about 2 miles away.
Sub Hub Market Fresh
2815 John F. Kennedy BlvdMid-sized grocery store and deli, walking distance.
Lucky Farmers Market
718 Bergen AveWide variety of fruits and veggies.
Food Scene
Pompei Pizza
722 West Side AveGood pizza and Italian food. They deliver.
Prince of Pizza
763 Bergen Avepizza and Italian food, walking distance
Subway
591 Summit Avewalking distance
Sapthagiri
737 Newark AveGood vegetarian Indian food. They also deliver.
VIP Diner
175 Sip Ave24 hour diner within walking distance, less than a mile.
Chicken Delight
731 Montgomery StFried chicken, they deliver.
Carlo's Bakery
95 Washington StThe famous Cake Boss' Bakery, the original!
My Mexico
720 West Side AveVery good, authentic Mexican food. Its a 2 block walk and they deliver.
Delicious open toast sandwiches, empanadas, ice cream, coffee, espresso. Gluten free and vegan options.
10 locals recommend
Crema
1 Duncan AveDelicious open toast sandwiches, empanadas, ice cream, coffee, espresso. Gluten free and vegan options.
sub/ Hoagie/ Grinder sandwiches. Very good for lunch, walking distance.
17 locals recommend
Our Hero's
785 Bergen Avesub/ Hoagie/ Grinder sandwiches. Very good for lunch, walking distance.
Good BBQ and other food, full bar, lunch specials. Lively, local scene at night.
42 locals recommend
Carvao BBQ
686 Bergen AveGood BBQ and other food, full bar, lunch specials. Lively, local scene at night.
Delicious fresh made bagels. They also have paninis, wraps, breakfast, fresh juices. Highly recommend for breakfast and lunch. Walking distance.
122 locals recommend
Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey AveDelicious fresh made bagels. They also have paninis, wraps, breakfast, fresh juices. Highly recommend for breakfast and lunch. Walking distance.
Sen Hai
303 Newark AvenueGood Chinese food for delivery.
Barge Inn
324 3rd StVery good, local Italian restaurant. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
Ani Ramen
511 Bloomfield AveDelicious ramen, cocktails and buns. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
Delicious bistro in downtown JC, Highly recommend, expensive. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
88 locals recommend
Satis Bistro
212 Washington StDelicious bistro in downtown JC, Highly recommend, expensive. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
Very nice restaurant, beautiful bar. expensive, nice for brunch or lunch. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
85 locals recommend
Light Horse Tavern
199 Washington StVery nice restaurant, beautiful bar. expensive, nice for brunch or lunch. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
Very nice place to grab a cocktail with amazing views of NYC. Food is OK. Take Uber or Lyft, then maybe go to Honshu for sushi!
17 locals recommend
Hyatt Regency Jersey City
2 Exchange PlVery nice place to grab a cocktail with amazing views of NYC. Food is OK. Take Uber or Lyft, then maybe go to Honshu for sushi!
Honshu
95 Greene StAmazing sushi. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
Zeppelin Hall
88 Liberty View Dr.Fun beer garden by the water. Take Uber or Lyft to get there.
Artisanal pizza, "The best pizza in NYC is in NJ"- NY Times.
Expect to wait, but it's worth it. Downtown JC. Take Uber, Lyft or PATH to get there.
125 locals recommend
Razza
275/277 Grove StArtisanal pizza, "The best pizza in NYC is in NJ"- NY Times.
Expect to wait, but it's worth it. Downtown JC. Take Uber, Lyft or PATH to get there.
Many vegan options, home made veggie burgers, breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend. Take Uber or Lyft.
11 locals recommend
Tea NJ
262 Newark AveMany vegan options, home made veggie burgers, breakfast and lunch. Highly recommend. Take Uber or Lyft.
Fun, busy Mexican restaurant with full bar. Take PATH to Grove St or Uber or LYFT
117 locals recommend
Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove StFun, busy Mexican restaurant with full bar. Take PATH to Grove St or Uber or LYFT
Good, French food with full bar. Wednesday is oyster specials, Tuesday and Thursday is live French music with Manuche Bag. Highly recommend. Take Uber or Lyft.
90 locals recommend
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StGood, French food with full bar. Wednesday is oyster specials, Tuesday and Thursday is live French music with Manuche Bag. Highly recommend. Take Uber or Lyft.
Fun restaurant with Polynesian drinks and lively scene. Vegetarian options. Take Uber or LYFT
75 locals recommend
Cellar 335
335 Newark AveFun restaurant with Polynesian drinks and lively scene. Vegetarian options. Take Uber or LYFT
New Orleans style food. Delicious food, indoor and outdoor seating, BYOB, friendly people, live music on weekends.
Krewe of McGinley Square
673 Bergen AvenueNew Orleans style food. Delicious food, indoor and outdoor seating, BYOB, friendly people, live music on weekends.
ITA Italian Kitchen
682 Bergen AvenueDelicious Italian food, easy walk from house, good cocktails!
Everything Else
Beautiful AVEDA boutique salon for hair and AVEDA needs. Hours are by appt only. 201-332-6100.
Imago Beauty Group
673 Bergen AvenueBeautiful AVEDA boutique salon for hair and AVEDA needs. Hours are by appt only. 201-332-6100.
Saint Peter's University
2641 John F. Kennedy BlvdOne of 2 Universities in Jersey City!
New Jersey City University
2039 John F. Kennedy BlvdOne of 2 Universities in Jersey City!
New York University
One of the best universities in the world!
Union Square
2 short blocks from 14th Street PATH station with great shopping!
Community College offering a great culinary program and associates degrees.
Hudson County Community College
70 Sip AveCommunity College offering a great culinary program and associates degrees.
Path Plaza
Path PlazaPATH train to NYC, Hoboken, Newark and downtown JC
Citi Bike
There are stations all over JC. You can rent a bike and go everywhere.
Venue for live music, national and local acts perform, great sounding room. Take Uber or LYFT and eat at Madame Claudes or Cellar 339.
59 locals recommend
White Eagle Hall
337 Newark AveVenue for live music, national and local acts perform, great sounding room. Take Uber or LYFT and eat at Madame Claudes or Cellar 339.
FM Bar, Venue, and Restaurant
340 3rd StVery fun bar to see live music. Take Uber or LYFT
Shopping
AVEDA salon and product store.
Walgreens
3508 John F. Kennedy BlvdThis is your basic Walgreens!
Lee Sims Chocolates
743 Bergen AveAmazng chocolate and candy shoppe!
Great mega liquor store with great wine selection and good prices!
8 locals recommend
Jersey City Super Buy-Rite
575 Manila AveGreat mega liquor store with great wine selection and good prices!
Newport Centre
30 Mall Dr WMall with lots of stores, theater and restaurants.
Hudson Mall
701 NJ-440Mid size mall with stores, movie theater and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp DriveBeautiful tourist spot for sightseeing, walking, biking etc!
Entertainment & Activities
Walking distance for beautiful walks, jogging, working out etc. There is a track for running also!
82 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
1 County Rd 605Walking distance for beautiful walks, jogging, working out etc. There is a track for running also!
Drinks & Nightlife
BBQ restaurant and bar. They have TVs to watch sports events. Sometimes have karaoke and DJ. Its a lively place in the evenings!
Great local, Irish pub. Delicious burgers, corned beef sandwiches, fries etc!
25 locals recommend
New Park Tavern
575 West Side AveGreat local, Irish pub. Delicious burgers, corned beef sandwiches, fries etc!
Fun local bar for a Jersey City experience! Homemade lunch served.
17 locals recommend
Astor Bar & Grill
725 Montgomery StFun local bar for a Jersey City experience! Homemade lunch served.
The BBQ is good. They also have some veg options and salmon. Full bar service and lunch specials.
42 locals recommend
Carvao BBQ
686 Bergen AveThe BBQ is good. They also have some veg options and salmon. Full bar service and lunch specials.