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A starting point for exploring Jersey City
Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.
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See your saved places →Local restaurants to get to know
Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Restaurant
Restaurant
Just Friends Cafe
Just Friends Cafe serves casual comfort Italian food with a Rat Pack themed dining experience, just two blocks from Hamilton Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The cafe's menu features dishes such as Rigatoni Vodka,…
Restaurant
Restaurant
Carol Ann's Table
Carol Ann's Table is a restaurant located in The Heights, Jersey City, serving Caribbean-fusion and seasonal cuisine. The restaurant aims to provide heartfelt hospitality, making it perfect for cozy dinners, special…
Bakery
Independent shops worth exploring
Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Gift shop
Home goods store
Sure Things — books, vintage objects, and other collected goods
Sure Things — books, vintage objects, and other collected goods is a home goods store on Palisade Avenue.
Vintage clothing store
Jeweler
Jewelry store
Game store
Make a day of it
Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
Art center
Science museum
Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center is a nonprofit organization located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The center offers various exhibitions, films, and shows, including a planetarium show called One World, One…
Art museum
MORA Museum of International Art
The MORA Museum of International Art, situated at 80 Grand Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, has undergone several transformations since its founding. Originally established as a museum of Russian art, it has since…
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