Guidebook for Jersey City

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Guidebook for Jersey City

Drinks & Nightlife

Hang out with locals at this lively sports bar with great burgers
33 locals recommend
Corkscrew Bar
61 Congress St
33 locals recommend
Hang out with locals at this lively sports bar with great burgers

Food Scene

Comfort Italian food · Small plates · Healthy options
Cheap and very good breakfast/bagel spot. Good for on-the-go breakfast. Really hits the spot.
Terranova Deli
928 Summit Ave
Cheap and very good breakfast/bagel spot. Good for on-the-go breakfast. Really hits the spot.
A popular bagel chain, more expensive than Terranova but very delicious; good for sit down.
122 locals recommend
Wonder Bagels
517 Jersey Ave
122 locals recommend
A popular bagel chain, more expensive than Terranova but very delicious; good for sit down.
Closest coffee place, 4 blocks away
34 locals recommend
Dunkin'
7401 Tonnele Ave
34 locals recommend
Closest coffee place, 4 blocks away
Amazing French café with the best croissants I have ever had. MUST get the almond croissants, they are divine.
30 locals recommend
Choc O Pain Jersey City Heights
330-332 Palisade Ave
30 locals recommend
Amazing French café with the best croissants I have ever had. MUST get the almond croissants, they are divine.
Bright, stylish cafe offering Argentine lunch fare, plus gourmet pastries, cakes & cookies
92 locals recommend
Dulce de Leche Bakery
376 Central Ave
92 locals recommend
Bright, stylish cafe offering Argentine lunch fare, plus gourmet pastries, cakes & cookies
This Italian deli won the New Jersey Best Hoagie/Sub competition
43 locals recommend
Andrea Salumeria
247 Central Ave
43 locals recommend
This Italian deli won the New Jersey Best Hoagie/Sub competition
The nicest restaurant in JC Heights, with the oldest tree in Jersey City in the backyard, conveniently 1 block away!
42 locals recommend
The Hutton Bar & Grill
225 Hutton St
42 locals recommend
The nicest restaurant in JC Heights, with the oldest tree in Jersey City in the backyard, conveniently 1 block away!
Peruvian comfort food at its finest. Large portions and delicious.
9 locals recommend
El Gordo Restaurant
291 Central Avenue
9 locals recommend
Peruvian comfort food at its finest. Large portions and delicious.
Trendy. Breakfast, lunch and brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. BYOB. Catering. Grab and go breakfast items. Killer coffee. Kid friendly.
29 locals recommend
The Cliff
38 Congress St
29 locals recommend
Trendy. Breakfast, lunch and brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. BYOB. Catering. Grab and go breakfast items. Killer coffee. Kid friendly.
Best burgers in JC Heights & great craft beer.
75 locals recommend
Fox & Crow
594 Palisade Ave
75 locals recommend
Best burgers in JC Heights & great craft beer.
Best pizza in Jersey City
82 locals recommend
Anthony David's
953 Bloomfield St
82 locals recommend
Best pizza in Jersey City
Great vibe, beautiful design inside. Best deep dish pizza in Jersey City and great cocktails.
28 locals recommend
Low Fidelity
328 Palisade Ave
28 locals recommend
Great vibe, beautiful design inside. Best deep dish pizza in Jersey City and great cocktails.
Delicious Japanese food. The place is tiny, but they do take out!
19 locals recommend
OZU FOODS
106 Hutton St
19 locals recommend
Delicious Japanese food. The place is tiny, but they do take out!
Simple dinner with great comfort food.
7 locals recommend
Tommy's
349 Central Ave
7 locals recommend
Simple dinner with great comfort food.
A bit of a walk from our Airbnb, but simply delicious and very budget-friendly Latin restaurant. Huge portions. I love the chicken soup -- best I have ever had.
48 locals recommend
Rumba's Cafe
513 Central Ave
48 locals recommend
A bit of a walk from our Airbnb, but simply delicious and very budget-friendly Latin restaurant. Huge portions. I love the chicken soup -- best I have ever had.
Comfort Colombian food, large portions.
133 locals recommend
Noches de Colombia
2821 Bergenline Ave
133 locals recommend
Comfort Colombian food, large portions.
For when you're craving some Mickey D's
82 locals recommend
McDonald's
2873 John F. Kennedy Blvd
82 locals recommend
For when you're craving some Mickey D's
63 locals recommend
Corto
507 Palisade Ave
63 locals recommend
Quaint storefront with breakfast pastries, classic baked goods & espresso drinks, plus a snug patio.
17 locals recommend
Cocoa Bakery
475 Central Ave
17 locals recommend
Quaint storefront with breakfast pastries, classic baked goods & espresso drinks, plus a snug patio.

Parks & Nature

This park has the best view of Manhattan & Hoboken. Go at night to see it all lit up.
57 locals recommend
Riverview-Fisk Park
498 Palisade Ave
57 locals recommend
This park has the best view of Manhattan & Hoboken. Go at night to see it all lit up.
The park right next door! Best sledding spot in Jersey City, and great playground for the kiddos.
8 locals recommend
Leonard Gordon Park
3303 John F. Kennedy Blvd
8 locals recommend
The park right next door! Best sledding spot in Jersey City, and great playground for the kiddos.
This park covers 14 acres of recreational space and includes tennis courts, a basketball court, bocce ball courts, baseball fields, a running track, a kids playground, an ice skating rink, and a swimming pool.
19 locals recommend
Pershing Field Park
201 Central Ave
19 locals recommend
This park covers 14 acres of recreational space and includes tennis courts, a basketball court, bocce ball courts, baseball fields, a running track, a kids playground, an ice skating rink, and a swimming pool.

Essentials

Great place to get groceries that is a 7-8 minute walk away
59 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
232 Central Ave
59 locals recommend
Great place to get groceries that is a 7-8 minute walk away