Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
LACKAWANNA COFFEE
295 Grove StGreat Coffee and pastries
Atlas Public House
130 Newark AveGreat burgers!
Roman Nose
125 Newark AveWonderful Italian Food
Skinner's Loft
146 Newark AveBest Brunch
Teppan Bar & Grill
319 Warren StGreat Hibachi Japanese food.
Drinks & Nightlife
dullboy
364 Grove StAdorable speakeasy with great drinks and cool NYC vibes.
Rock N Rock atmosphere. Southern cuisine. Great drinks! Young fun and packed.
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South House
149 Newark AveRock N Rock atmosphere. Southern cuisine. Great drinks! Young fun and packed.
Industrial-chic Neapolitan pizza joint. Has a lot of live music events. Great at night, but also a cool place for a quick pizza lunch.
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Porta Jersey City
135 Newark AveIndustrial-chic Neapolitan pizza joint. Has a lot of live music events. Great at night, but also a cool place for a quick pizza lunch.
Parks & Nature
Quiet park that feels like a garden. Hosts a Farmers' Market a couple of time a week, and has a small playground ideal for younger children.
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Van Vorst Park
257-287 Montgomery StQuiet park that feels like a garden. Hosts a Farmers' Market a couple of time a week, and has a small playground ideal for younger children.
Large, bustling park with lots to do: from tennis and basketball courts to a big playground and splash pad for kids, this park has it all for a fun-filled, active day!
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Hamilton Park
25 W Hamilton PlLarge, bustling park with lots to do: from tennis and basketball courts to a big playground and splash pad for kids, this park has it all for a fun-filled, active day!
Essentials
Conveniently located around the corner, but a bit pricey. Great for picking up a few quick items, and also has a wine/liquor store.
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Sprout
70 Christopher Columbus DrConveniently located around the corner, but a bit pricey. Great for picking up a few quick items, and also has a wine/liquor store.
This is a good option if you want to do more than pick up a few items. The food is fresh and reasonably priced. They also offer free delivery when you spend a minimum of $50.
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Key Food
574 Jersey AveThis is a good option if you want to do more than pick up a few items. The food is fresh and reasonably priced. They also offer free delivery when you spend a minimum of $50.
Large, chain grocery store. They have everything you need and then some and is within walking distance to the apartment.
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ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza DriveLarge, chain grocery store. They have everything you need and then some and is within walking distance to the apartment.
Local convenience store. Open 24 hours/day to accommodate last minute or late night purchases.
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Duane Reade
110 Newark AveLocal convenience store. Open 24 hours/day to accommodate last minute or late night purchases.
Getting Around
This is the closest, most convenient train station, offering service on both PATH train lines - 33rd St. and World Trade Center. Buy a PATH card or MTA Metrocard at the station to access the train. Quick, easy commute to NYC in a matter of minutes!
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Grove Street Path Trains station
This is the closest, most convenient train station, offering service on both PATH train lines - 33rd St. and World Trade Center. Buy a PATH card or MTA Metrocard at the station to access the train. Quick, easy commute to NYC in a matter of minutes!