TBWE

Issue 01 · New Jersey · Spring 2025

The ranking

The best of
New Jersey,
voted block
by block.

A community-written field guide to what's worth your time. Pizza, coffee, donuts, dives, and dispensaries, ranked by the people who live on the block. No sponsored spots. No sweepstakes.

Top 8 · All categories

This week's ranking

01

PIZZA · Downtown, Jersey City

Razza Pizza Artigianale

Wood-fired pies with farm-sourced toppings. A Downtown JC pilgrimage.

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02

PIZZA · The Heights, Jersey City

Bread & Salt

James Beard-nominated Roman-style slices and focaccia.

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03

DONUTS · The Heights, Jersey City

The Dough Dealer

Filled-to-order donuts with obsessive toppings.

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04

DONUTS · Montclair Center, Montclair

Montclair Bread Company

Nationally-recognized donut artistry — the boston cream is the move.

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05

BURGERS · Downtown, Jersey City

Boom Burger

Smashed-patty cheeseburgers with a cult breakfast sandwich.

06

BREWERIES · Downtown, Asbury Park

Dark City Brewing

Taproom steps from the boardwalk. Rotating IPAs and a patio.

07

COFFEE · Downtown, Jersey City

Modcup Coffee

Local roaster turned neighborhood café. Cortado done right.

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