As you may have heard by now, by popular demand, The Hoboken Girl breakfast sandwich is now indefinitely on the menu at all Alessio’s locations — 539 Park Avenue + 1201 Madison Street in Hoboken and 99 Franklin Street in Jersey City. Each quarter, we’ll be choosing a new non-profit to donate a portion of the proceeds to — this quarter our donations of a portion of The Hoboken Girl’s sales will go to the Hoboken Public Education Foundation. This was voted on by our readers, and will be the case from August through the end of October! Read on to learn more about The Hoboken Girl x Alessio’s Sandwich collaboration, as well as what’s to come for our sandwich for a cause, and of course, where and how to enjoy it.
This Quarter’s NonProfit Announced
The debut of ‘The Hoboken Girl’ Breakfast Sandwich this season really showed how amazing our readers are — selling over 2000 sandwiches in its first month debut (!!) — all to highlight local nonprofits that do amazing work in the community — and our entire portion of proceeds was donated to the York Street Project for Women’s History Month (over $2000).
Now, ‘The Hoboken Girl’ Breakfast Sandwich has become a permanent menu item at all Alessio’s locations — and each quarter, we pick a new non-profit to benefit from sandwich sales in an effort to give back and to highlight local nonprofits that do amazing work in the Hudson County Community.
This quarter (August through October), we’ll be donating a portion of our sales to the HPEF, a 501(c)3 non-profit based in the Mile Square whose mission is to support Hoboken’s public schools (voted on by our HG readers) — and every quarter, we’ll announce a new non-profit to donate our sales to.
^ readers voted for the next non-profit to benefit on our Instagram, and HPEF was the winner this quarter
About the Hoboken Public Education Foundation
The HPEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit based in the Mile Square whose mission is to support Hoboken’s public schools by “elevating and enhancing” the public education experience through private funding. The organization supports the schools’ meaningful programs, encourages the involvement of parents, community members, and local businesses, and provides an opportunity to contribute donations for the benefit of these schools.
Volunteer options and more information on how to donate can be found on the organization’s website. We will be donating our portion of the sales for this quarter to the HPEF, with more to come.
Alessio’s will be donating a portion of The Hoboken Girl’s sales from August through October to the HPEF with EVERY sandwich purchase at ANY location. So keep enjoying your sammies, for a cause!
The Collaboration
This collaboration took months to come to fruition, and the entire Hoboken Girl team worked with Alessio’s on the ingredients, taste-testing multiple versions of sandwiches before picking our favorite — and we can confirm that it’s delicious (and gluten-free, if you want it to be!).
Where to get it:
- 539 Park Avenue, Hoboken, New Jersey
- 1201 Madison Street Hoboken, New Jersey (next to Northwest Resiliency Park)
- 99 Franklin Street, Jersey City Heights, New Jersey
- You can also order online for delivery or pickup — breakfast is served from 7AM-3PM
The sandwich was only supposed to be available at both Alessio’s locations for the month of March 2024, where The Hoboken Girl team donated our portion to York Street Project. But due to popular demand, we brought it to the menu FULL-TIME — and this quarter, we’re donating our portion to the HPEF.
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Ingredients:
‘The Hoboken Girl’ breakfast sandwich consists of:
- Scrambled eggs
- Cheddar cheese
- Caramelized onions
- Avocado
- Homemade crispy hashbrowns (gluten-free*)
- Jalapeno + avocado aioli
- Served on sourdough bread or a wrap (option for gluten-free*)
- Breakfast sausage or bacon are also optional add-ons
HG TIP: This is a vegetarian sandwich with eggs + cheese (but add bacon if that’s your thing, you won’t be disappointed). It can also come on a GF wrap or bread.
There are also dairy-free options available (no cheese).
*Not confirmed as 100% Celiac-certified, so if Celiac, proceed with caution.
We will be continuing to donate a portion of the sales to the HPEF this quarter and every quarter, we’ll pick a new non-profit to donate to for the next three months.
About Alessio’s
Alessio’s — which has locations at 539 Park Avenue + 1201 Madison Street in Hoboken and 99 Franklin Street in Jersey City — is an Italian pizzeria and cafe that serves up everything from coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries to pizza, paninis, and gelato.
Owner Luca Infantino was born and raised in Italy and moved to the United States in 2011. After living in Weehawken, Luca fell in love with Hoboken and paved his way in the fashion industry before taking the jump into food service and opening up the Hoboken location in 2020. The Jersey City location opened last summer, and the cafe’s newest project opened at 1201 Madison Street in Hoboken’s Northwest Resiliency Park this spring. Alessio’s also has two kiosks in Pier A Park during the summer months.
Alessio’s — named after Luca’s son — has quickly become a staple in the Mile Square and is known for its authentic Italian products and the real feel of an Italian cafe. The spot prides itself on the quality of its food, customer service, and being involved in the community.
“We are proud to be a “community-based” business, a safe place for children, students, families. Alessio’s always supports charity requests, events sponsorship, etc,” Luca shared, “Partnering up with The Hoboken Girl has been a dream come true.”
Make sure to tag us @thehobokengirl + @alessios_cafe on social media to share the fun and let us know how you like it. Mangia!
Neroli Boutique Opens on Washington Street in Hoboken
It’s no secret that the fashion and beauty scene here in Hoboken has grown in the last few years. With additions like OliJon’s Thrift Store, 2nd Street USA, and Thrifted by J + D making their mark in the Mile Square City, we have one more to add to the list. Recently, a brand new shop named Neroli Boutique is calling 630 Washington Street in Hoboken home. Read on to learn everything we know about the new Neroli Boutique in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Photo Credit: Neroli Boutique
About The Store
Married couple Behzod Mamadiev and Kamola Abdulhakimova’s story is one of hard work, resilience, and a shared passion. They both came to the U.S. from Uzbekistan and currently reside in North Bergen, New Jersey. Behzod came to the U.S. as an international student in 2009, and is now a U.S. citizen. Over the past decade, Behzod has worked in various industries, first as a journalist and more recently a software engineer. Kamola has a deep-rooted love for fashion and a keen eye for the art of retail, has a degree in Management from Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute and ran her own clothing boutique in Uzbekistan.
Photo Credit: Neroli Boutique
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The two finally decided it was time to channel their passions into something they could build together. Behzod told The Hoboken Girl “I could see her ambition and desire to run her own business. I told her that if she was ready to pursue this dream, I would fully support her and stand by her every step of the way. And that’s how Neroli came to be.”
The store located at 630 Washington Street in Hoboken announced via Instagram on December 17th, 2024 that its doors were officially open and ready to welcome customers with open arms. Stating “The Wait is Over! We’re excited to announce the opening of Neroli – your new destination for elegant and timeless fashion.”
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The chic shelves of Neroli have styles for every occasion, making it a great potential go-to for locals. Neroli specializes in curated women’s clothing and shoes that blend elegance with everyday comfort. From what we can see the store is stocked with exciting party dresses decked out with sparkles and leopard print, tables of cozy sweaters, chic footwear, denim, and extravagant window display with mannequins in fuzzy jackets.
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The couple shared with HG that “Starting this boutique has been a dream come true for us as a family, and we are excited to contribute to the vibrant Hoboken community. Neroli is more than just a business to us—it’s a way to share our story and create a welcoming space for others to feel inspired and confident.”
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Visiting Neroli
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Neroli is open seven days a week. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday the store is open from 11AM-6PM, Tuesday, Friday, and Thursday from 11AM-8PM, and Wednesday from 11AM-5PM. To keep up with all things Neroli and take a peek at some of their merchandise follow along on Instagram.
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