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BURGERS · Downtown, Jersey City
Boom Burger
Smashed-patty cheeseburgers with a cult breakfast sandwich.
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The Atlas · NJ
jersey city
The densest, most rapidly changing food scene in the state. What used to be a PATH stop is now a walk-everywhere city with serious pizza, serious coffee, and a waterfront that still catches you off guard.
4 neighborhoods · 11 ranked spots
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PIZZA · The Heights, Jersey City
Bread & Salt
James Beard-nominated Roman-style slices and focaccia.
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PIZZA · Downtown, Jersey City
Razza Pizza Artigianale
Wood-fired pies with farm-sourced toppings. A Downtown JC pilgrimage.
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COFFEE · Downtown, Jersey City
Modcup Coffee
Local roaster turned neighborhood café. Cortado done right.
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COFFEE · The Heights, Jersey City
Carvão Coffee
Portuguese-influenced espresso bar tucked into The Heights.
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TACOS · Downtown, Jersey City
Central Taco & Tequila
Late-night tacos and an honest-to-god tequila list.
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DONUTS · The Heights, Jersey City
The Dough Dealer
Filled-to-order donuts with obsessive toppings.
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ICE CREAM · Downtown, Jersey City
Torico Ice Cream Parlor
Family-run since '68. Mamey, guava, and avocado flavors locals grew up on.
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ICE CREAM · Downtown, Jersey City
Milk Sugar Love
House-made ice cream + cookies with seasonal rotations.
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BARS · Journal Square, Jersey City
White Star Bar
Unpretentious corner bar with a devoted local following.