Pamella's Guidebook
Coffee Shops
The perfect little coffee shop a short walk to West Side avenue. Get in some steps while grabbing a cappuccino. There's a quaint backyard seating area with wifi access. Our mid-morning hideaway away from home.
Treehouse Coffee Shop
434A West Side AveThe perfect little coffee shop a short walk to West Side avenue. Get in some steps while grabbing a cappuccino. There's a quaint backyard seating area with wifi access. Our mid-morning hideaway away from home.
Local Eateries
Favorite places to unwind with friends after a long work week.
Another local eatery/bar where friends converge. More of a sports bar atmosphere.
12 locals recommend
Light Rail Cafe
237 Randolph AveAnother local eatery/bar where friends converge. More of a sports bar atmosphere.
We almost don't want to share this gem of a place. A long-time staple in the community that has been serving up delicious Italian cuisine for decades. If you're a native Jersey Citian, you know of or have been to Laico's. It's easy to miss tucked away along a residential street, so you'll need GPS. This is must visit, but be sure to call about a reservation first.
11 locals recommend
Laico's
67 Terhune AveWe almost don't want to share this gem of a place. A long-time staple in the community that has been serving up delicious Italian cuisine for decades. If you're a native Jersey Citian, you know of or have been to Laico's. It's easy to miss tucked away along a residential street, so you'll need GPS. This is must visit, but be sure to call about a reservation first.
Great for a quick bite and cocktail or two. BBQ is their specialty and the Caipirinhas are a must!
42 locals recommend
Carvao BBQ
686 Bergen AveGreat for a quick bite and cocktail or two. BBQ is their specialty and the Caipirinhas are a must!
Great atmosphere, music, food and cocktails. Being of Jamaican descent, the Caribbean vibes make us feel at home.
49 locals recommend
Harrys Daughter
4072 339 Communipaw AveGreat atmosphere, music, food and cocktails. Being of Jamaican descent, the Caribbean vibes make us feel at home.
NYC views from a JC Perspective
This is our go to place to take family and friends visiting Jersey City for the first time. The view of NYC is SPECTACULAR. After your meal, take a stroll out towards the water and view the Empty Sky Memorial and abandoned Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal.
Liberty House Restaurant and Events
76 Audrey Zapp DrThe rooftop bar and eatery offers unobstructed views of NYC. A bonus is the beautiful sunset you’ll catch if you’re able to free your gaze from the glistening cityscape and look westward.
17 locals recommend
Hyatt Regency Jersey City
2 Exchange PlThe rooftop bar and eatery offers unobstructed views of NYC. A bonus is the beautiful sunset you’ll catch if you’re able to free your gaze from the glistening cityscape and look westward.
Activities
A favorite escape. This park is truly an oasis and only about a 10-15 minute walk away. Perfect for a peaceful walk followed by a picnic perched atop a grassy knoll. Looking for sports and activity? Here you’ll find a bike/walk/running track, basketball and tennis courts, football, baseball, cricket, and soccer fields.
82 locals recommend
Lincoln Park
1 County Rd 605A favorite escape. This park is truly an oasis and only about a 10-15 minute walk away. Perfect for a peaceful walk followed by a picnic perched atop a grassy knoll. Looking for sports and activity? Here you’ll find a bike/walk/running track, basketball and tennis courts, football, baseball, cricket, and soccer fields.
Skyway Golf Course
515 Duncan AveSightseeing
Empty Sky Memorial
1 Audrey Zapp DriveStatue of Liberty
Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal
1 Audrey Zapp Dr