Pamela’s Guide to JC (& NYC!)
Jersey City Eats
Some of our favorite places to enjoy a great meal.
O Kafe
230 Pavonia AveJust a 2 minute walk from our place; terrific for breakfast sandwiches, coffee, or a snack.
Yum! A fun, festive Mexican spot with upbeat energy and outdoor seating when the weather is warm.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Gringo's
12 Coles StYum! A fun, festive Mexican spot with upbeat energy and outdoor seating when the weather is warm.
Small plates, great cocktails and delicious charcuterie in a cozy setting.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Third & Vine
353 3rd StSmall plates, great cocktails and delicious charcuterie in a cozy setting.
Comfort food in a tasteful neighborhood setting. Their French Onion Soup dumplings are a hit.
90 recommandé par les habitants
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveComfort food in a tasteful neighborhood setting. Their French Onion Soup dumplings are a hit.
For a fancy night out, this waterfront restaurant has all the makings of a special evening: beautiful NYC views, delicious seafood, and upscale atmosphere.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Battello
502 Washington BlvdFor a fancy night out, this waterfront restaurant has all the makings of a special evening: beautiful NYC views, delicious seafood, and upscale atmosphere.
Reliable & charming breakfast and lunch spot, close to the Grove St. Path.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Beechwood Cafe
290 Grove StReliable & charming breakfast and lunch spot, close to the Grove St. Path.
A DELICIOUS weekend brunch can be found here. It's right on the Newark Ave Pedestrian Street (closed to traffic), so the perfect place to stop after a stroll.
100 recommandé par les habitants
Skinner's Loft
146 Newark AveA DELICIOUS weekend brunch can be found here. It's right on the Newark Ave Pedestrian Street (closed to traffic), so the perfect place to stop after a stroll.
Cannot recommend the Asian Chicken Salad enough. Probably my favorite salad on earth at the moment. More crowd-pleaser lunch options can be found here as well :)
17 recommandé par les habitants
Latham House
299 Marin BlvdCannot recommend the Asian Chicken Salad enough. Probably my favorite salad on earth at the moment. More crowd-pleaser lunch options can be found here as well :)
Just a block away by Hamilton Park, this ice cream shop has rotating unique and homemade flavors. Definitely worth a stop!
28 recommandé par les habitants
Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop
19 McWilliams PlJust a block away by Hamilton Park, this ice cream shop has rotating unique and homemade flavors. Definitely worth a stop!
Local Shopping
Great shops for a browse (or buy ;).
A charming mix of accessories, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and accent pieces, stylishly merchandised.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Kanibal & Co.
197 Montgomery StA charming mix of accessories, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and accent pieces, stylishly merchandised.
WORD
29 Newark AveOur local bookstore! Srsly worth a browse.
Sure it's a chain, but such reliably awesome one, and so close, too. Typically have sales going on.
LOFT
30 Mall Dr WSure it's a chain, but such reliably awesome one, and so close, too. Typically have sales going on.
Eclectic mix of new and vintage clothes and accessories. Loads of eye candy.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Mint Market
339 Grove StEclectic mix of new and vintage clothes and accessories. Loads of eye candy.
Love Locked
353 Grove StArtisan jewelry and other unique knick knacks.
NYC Restaurants
Some of our favorite haunts from our Manhattan days.
Delicious small plates in a charming setting. One of our very favorite spots for date night and nights out with friends. On a quintessential West Village street.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Alta
64 W 10th StDelicious small plates in a charming setting. One of our very favorite spots for date night and nights out with friends. On a quintessential West Village street.
This hole in the wall coffee shop has TERRIFIC coffee and a small but satisfying menu of breakfast and lunch items. <3 the avocado toast.
26 recommandé par les habitants
The Commons Chelsea
128 7th AveThis hole in the wall coffee shop has TERRIFIC coffee and a small but satisfying menu of breakfast and lunch items. <3 the avocado toast.
Great variety in a vintage setting gone modern. Always had a meal that hit the spot here, and the staff is helpful and warm.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Motel Morris
132 7th AveGreat variety in a vintage setting gone modern. Always had a meal that hit the spot here, and the staff is helpful and warm.
abcV
38 E 19th StTasty Mexican in an open, airy, loft like space.
Homestyle Italian in a family friendly setting. Big portions!
33 recommandé par les habitants
Tony's Di Napoli
147 W 43rd StHomestyle Italian in a family friendly setting. Big portions!
A lesser-known but totally delicious Japanese restaurant that's somewhat "hidden" beneath an office building in Midtown.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Sakagura
211 43rd StA lesser-known but totally delicious Japanese restaurant that's somewhat "hidden" beneath an office building in Midtown.
Recreation
A few ways to get active.
Basketball courts, tennis courts, walking paths, and grass for laying or tossing a ball.
126 recommandé par les habitants
Hamilton Park
25 W Hamilton PlBasketball courts, tennis courts, walking paths, and grass for laying or tossing a ball.
The biggest park in the area w/beautiful views of the Statue of liberty and Ellis Island.
Tips from an article about the park: Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, which is available at the park. The park features a multitude of activities and its visitors' and interpretive centers provide historical background information. There is boating and canoeing on the Hudson River and New York Bay, plus picnic areas, a playground, food concessions, areas for fishing and crabbing and a marina. The park also features trails for hiking, biking, nature walks and fitness and it's the site of spectacular Fourth of July fireworks.
155 recommandé par les habitants
Liberty State Park station
The biggest park in the area w/beautiful views of the Statue of liberty and Ellis Island.
Tips from an article about the park: Take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, which is available at the park. The park features a multitude of activities and its visitors' and interpretive centers provide historical background information. There is boating and canoeing on the Hudson River and New York Bay, plus picnic areas, a playground, food concessions, areas for fishing and crabbing and a marina. The park also features trails for hiking, biking, nature walks and fitness and it's the site of spectacular Fourth of July fireworks.
Popular recreational spot with mini golf, bowling, gymnastics and an ice rink.
232 recommandé par les habitants
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersPopular recreational spot with mini golf, bowling, gymnastics and an ice rink.
Just a few minutes walk away - rent a boat (w/a captain) or enjoy a sailing lesson!
SAIL NYC - Boat Rental
40 Newport PkwyJust a few minutes walk away - rent a boat (w/a captain) or enjoy a sailing lesson!
Grocery Shopping
The most accessible places to buy food and pantry essentials for the house.
Shoprite is a very large grocery store that has just about everything you'd need to fill the fridge or pantry. It's about an 8-10 minute walk from the house.
193 recommandé par les habitants
ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza DriveShoprite is a very large grocery store that has just about everything you'd need to fill the fridge or pantry. It's about an 8-10 minute walk from the house.
This grocery store is a bit more premium than Shoprite and has a great selection of produce, organics, and meat/fish/chicken/cheese. It's a 10-12 min. walk from the house.
128 recommandé par les habitants
ACME Markets
This grocery store is a bit more premium than Shoprite and has a great selection of produce, organics, and meat/fish/chicken/cheese. It's a 10-12 min. walk from the house.
Prime Market has staples, but not extensive perishable items. There is a small selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, but mostly a go-to for snacks, milk, and pantry items like coffee, honey, aluminum foil, etc. If you arrive late and just need to grab a few items to hold you over, this is the right place.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Prime Food Market
180 10th StPrime Market has staples, but not extensive perishable items. There is a small selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, but mostly a go-to for snacks, milk, and pantry items like coffee, honey, aluminum foil, etc. If you arrive late and just need to grab a few items to hold you over, this is the right place.