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The Atlas · NJ

hoboken

One square mile, four bagel shops, and a Washington Street you can do end-to-end on foot. Young, loud, and better late at night than the tourists think.

3 neighborhoods · 19 ranked spots

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DONUTS · Downtown, Hoboken

Carlo's Bakery

Yes, that one. Still line-out-the-door on Saturdays.

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DONUTS · Downtown, Hoboken

Beignets

New Orleans-style fried dough, powdered sugar, open all day.

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TACOS · Downtown, Hoboken

Tito's Burritos & Wings

NJ burrito chain locals swear delivers the best bang-for-buck.

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PIZZA · Downtown, Hoboken

Pizzeria Luigi

Thin-crust slices from a 90s oven. Unchanged, on purpose.

Best ice cream

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ICE CREAM · Downtown, Hoboken

Leopold's Gelato

Imported Italian equipment, seasonal flavors, espresso to match.

Best live music

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LIVE MUSIC · Downtown, Hoboken

Maxwell's Tavern

Legendary indie venue. The room where Nirvana once played on a Tuesday.

Best bookstores

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BOOKSTORES · Downtown, Hoboken

Little City Books

Indie shop with a devoted picture-book section and author events most weeks.

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BAGELS · Uptown, Hoboken

BWE Bagels

Boiled, hand-rolled, and ready by 6am.

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BAGELS · Downtown, Hoboken

O'Bagel

Hot out of the oven by 6am. The jalapeño cheddar is the one.

Best wine bars

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WINE BARS · Midtown, Hoboken

Bin 14

Neighborhood enoteca with small plates built for the list.

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WINE BARS · Downtown, Hoboken

Felice

Natural-wine list, anchovy toast, tight Italian cellar.

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WINE BARS · Uptown, Hoboken

Cork & Craft

Wine-focused neighborhood spot with a weekly tasting.

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SEAFOOD · Uptown, Hoboken

Hoboken Crab Shack

Paper-lined tables, Old Bay by the shaker.

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HOT DOGS · Midtown, Hoboken

The Dog Lot

Two windows, six options, lines worth the wait at 2am.

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SUSHI · Downtown, Hoboken

Sushi Lounge

Late-night omakase-curious menu with DJ weekends.

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FLORISTS · Downtown, Hoboken

Flower Studio Hoboken

Weddings + everyday. Knows the neighborhood like the postman.

Best bike shops

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BIKE SHOPS · Midtown, Hoboken

Bicycle Brewery

Repairs while you wait; espresso bar next to the workstand.

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CUPCAKES · Downtown, Hoboken

Magnificent Cupcakes

Buttercream piled higher than the cake. The red velvet has converted skeptics.