Guidebook for Arts District Studio in Jersey City
Food Scene
Great owners. Cute space. Swedish accented menu with a healthy focus on vegetarian and vegan items.
29 locals recommend
The Cliff
38 Congress St Great owners. Cute space. Swedish accented menu with a healthy focus on vegetarian and vegan items.
Low Fidelity
328 Palisade AveGreat pizzas and cocktails.
This is your place if you want to geek out on locally roasted coffee. No food.
36 locals recommend
modcup coffee company
479 Palisade AveThis is your place if you want to geek out on locally roasted coffee. No food.
Bin 14
1314 Washington StGreat wine list and lots of gluten free and vegetarian options.
Good to work from or to grab a cup of coffee before you jump on light rail to NYC access point or locally.
Black Rail Coffee
800 Jackson StGood to work from or to grab a cup of coffee before you jump on light rail to NYC access point or locally.
Great affordable baked goods and breakfast and lunch items. Open late too.
92 locals recommend
Dulce de Leche Bakery
376 Central AveGreat affordable baked goods and breakfast and lunch items. Open late too.
Pampita Meat Shop
393 Central AveGreat meat market with Argentinian-style cuts.
lil’ dove cafe
589 Palisade AveCoffee and Breakfast open till 3 PM
Saigon Bistro
514 Central AvenueGreat pho and Bahn mi sandwiches
Great Chinese and Japanese. Our go-to for sushi, shrimp fried rice, and dumplings.
Precious Chinese Cuisine
128 Washington StGreat Chinese and Japanese. Our go-to for sushi, shrimp fried rice, and dumplings.
El Gordo Restaurant
291 Central AvenueGreat Peruvian roast chicken and aji verde sauce.
Nana Thai
406 Central AveClassic Thai dishes. Not too spicy.
Great for vegan, halal, and vegetarian options. Serving both North and South Indian favorites.
Chef Of India
324 Central AveGreat for vegan, halal, and vegetarian options. Serving both North and South Indian favorites.
Mike's Mexican Restaurant call to place an order (201) 222-1878. It's just down the street at the corner of Congress and Palisade. Great for flautas, shrimp nachos, tostadas, and tamales.
602 Palisade Ave
602 Palisade AvenueMike's Mexican Restaurant call to place an order (201) 222-1878. It's just down the street at the corner of Congress and Palisade. Great for flautas, shrimp nachos, tostadas, and tamales.
Rumba's Cafe
513 Central AveCheap Cuban eats.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great burgers and live music or poetry readings in their Parlor Room several nights a week.
75 locals recommend
Fox & Crow
594 Palisade AveGreat burgers and live music or poetry readings in their Parlor Room several nights a week.
Local neighborhood dive bar. Affordable drinks, Thursday trivia night and lots of TV screens for sports.
33 locals recommend
Corkscrew Bar
61 Congress StLocal neighborhood dive bar. Affordable drinks, Thursday trivia night and lots of TV screens for sports.
Cool space for a classic biergarten vibe. Family friendly.
84 locals recommend
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten
1422 Grand StCool space for a classic biergarten vibe. Family friendly.
Parks & Nature
Tennis courts, playground, spray park, basketball courts, dog run, gardens and ballfields.
26 locals recommend
Washington Park
Tennis courts, playground, spray park, basketball courts, dog run, gardens and ballfields.
Riverview-Fisk Park
498 Palisade AveGreat views of NYC skyline.
Sightseeing
Take a ferry to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty, walk or run the trails or hang at the playground with the kids. All while taking in the views of downtown NYC and Lady Liberty.
465 locals recommend
Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp DriveTake a ferry to Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty, walk or run the trails or hang at the playground with the kids. All while taking in the views of downtown NYC and Lady Liberty.
Shopping
Trader Joe's
715 River RdAccessible via the light rail elevator on Congress. Within walking distance for your basics plus they have a decent beer, wine and liquor store too.
65 locals recommend
ShopRite of Hoboken
900 Madison StAccessible via the light rail elevator on Congress. Within walking distance for your basics plus they have a decent beer, wine and liquor store too.
Central Avenue
Central AvenueLocal main street with something for almost everyone!
The best selection of organic wines, liquors, beers, and artisanal treats.
14 locals recommend
Riverview Farmers Market
498 Palisade AveThe best selection of organic wines, liquors, beers, and artisanal treats.
Arts & Culture
White Eagle Hall
337 Newark AveGreat live music and art venue.
Mana Contemporary
888 Newark AveArtist complex including studios and gallery spaces.
City advice
Getting around
Bus is $3.50 each way. See printed guide for more details.
Public Transportation
The studio is close to several transportation options taking you into NYC or other parts of NJ.
Buses are the fastest and easiest way to get to and from NYC from the Heights -- besides a ride-share service.
Download the Transit App for real-time bus schedules. In the morning, before 7 AM, there is very little traffic so you can be in the city in about 10-15 minutes. Of course, it all depends on traffic during peak rush hours and over the weekends, but you should be at 42nd Street/Port Authority bus terminal in under 30 minutes.
You must hail down the bus drivers.