Hudson County is brimming with great spots to eat, drink, shop, and more. We’ve given our readers a run-down of Hoboken spots for dining, drinking, and things to do but there is also quite an extensive list of Jersey City gems for residents to take advantage of. Jersey City has become a Hudson County hot spot and has so many brick-and-mortar spots that need locals’ support. Read on for a full guide to all of the local businesses to support in Jersey City.
PS: Want the Hoboken list? Click here.
**Disclaimer: We came up with this list based on knowledge and research and are sure we will have many to add. No business was forgotten on purpose, so please let us know by emailing [email protected] if we missed any and we will add it in ASAP!
Restaurants
Alessio’s | 99 Franklin Street
American Hero | 2982 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Ani Ramen | 218 Newark Avenue
Andrea Salumeria | 247 Central Avenue #A
Angry Archies | 565 Palisade Avenue
Astor Bar + Grill | 725 Montgomery Street
Bareburger | 143 Newark Avenue
Barge Inn | 324 Third Street
Battello | 502 Washington Boulevard
Bistro La Source | 299 Marin Boulevard
Blue Anchor | 166 River Drive
Bread + Salt | 435 Palisade Avenue
Brightside Tavern | 141 Bright Street
Busy Bee Organics | 451 Palisade Avenue
Buon Appetito | 520 Jersey Avenue
Cangiano’s Marketplace | 225 Pavonia Avenue
Capoeira Restaurant | 24 Mercer Street
Carmine’s Italian Deli | 165 Mallory Avenue
Cellar 335 | 335 Newark Avenue
Central Bistro | 403 Central Avenue
Chickie’s | 236 Pavonia Avenue
Corkscrew Bar | 61 Congress Street
Corto | 507 Palisade Avenue
Dark Side of the Moo | 52 Bowers Street
Don. | 106 Hutton Street
East Flour | 103 Christopher Columbus Drive
Ed & Mary’s | 174 Coles Street
Edward’s Steakhouse | 239 Marin Boulevard
El Gordo | 291 Central Avenue
El Sabroso | 414 Central Avenue
El Sazón De Las Americas | 305 Grove Street
Fire + Oak | 479 Washington Boulevard
Frankie | 264 Grove Street
Franklin Social | 292 Barrow Street
Felina Steak at Hudson House | 2 Chapel Avenue
Fox + Crow | 594 Palisade Avenue
Future | 216 Newark Avenue
Gia Gelato + Cafe | 281 Newark Avenue
Gino’s Pizzeria | 380 Central Avenue
Golconda Chimney | 806 Newark Avenue
Grand Sichuan | 342 Grove Street
Griot Cafe | 398 Central Avenue
Gussy’s Cafe | 292 Newark Avenue
Gypsy Grill | 187 Newark Avenue
Hamilton Inn | 708 Jersey Avenue
Hamilton Pork | 247 10th Street
Harry’s Daughter | 339 Communipaw Avenue
Heights Deli + Grill | 557 Palisade Avenue
Helen’s Pizza | 183 Newark Avenue
Hollywood Fried Chicken | 431 Central Avenue + 200 Newark Avenue #2
Honshu | 95 Greene Street
Hudson and Co. Bar + Grill | 3 Second Street
Ibby’s Falafel | 303 Grove Street
Irma’s Cafe | 279 Central Avenue
Juicy City | 213 Mallory Avenue
Korai Kitchen | 576 Summit Avenue
Koro Koro Rice Ball Cafe | 538 Jersey Avenue
Laico’s | 67 Terhune Avenue
Las Americas | 225 Newark Avenue
La Milpa Taqueria | 45 Franklin Street
Left Bank Burger Bar | 194 Newark Avenue
Liberty House | 76 Audrey Zapp Drive
Liberty Prime Steakhouse | 111 Montgomery Street
Lievito Pizza | 584 Summit Avenue
Los Cuernos | 499 Washington Boulevard
Los Tres Chilitos | 456 Central Avenue
Luna | 279 Grove Street
Maritime Parc | 84 Audrey Zapp Drive
Maddy Rose Restaurant at Liberty Rose | 76 Audrey Zapp Drive
Mathews Food + Drink | 351 Grove Street
Marty’s | 488 Central Avenue
Mezcal Kitchen | 665 Newark Avenue
Milano’s Deli | 41 Montgomery Street
Miso Ramen | 189 Newark Avenue
Mordi’s Sandwich Shop | 320 Communipaw Avenue
More Express | 281 Grove Street
Nicole’s Caribbean Restaurant | 521 Jersey Avenue
Noches de Colombia | 231-233 Central Avenue
Orale Mexican Kitchen | 341 Grove Street
Paulie’s Brickhouse | 264 Central Avenue
Paradise Deli + Grocery | 226 Newark Avenue
Perquin | 85 Morris Street
Pompei Pizza | 722 West Side Avenue
Porta | 135 Newark Avenue
Porto Leggero | 185 Hudson Street
Prime Omakase | 111 Montgomery Street 2nd Floor
Razza | 275/277 Grove Street
Renato’s Pizza Masters | 278 Central Avenue
Roman Nose | 125 Newark Avenue
Rumba Cubana | 235 Pavonia Avenue
Saigon Bistro | 514 Central Avenue
Saigon Cafe | 188 Newark Avenue
Salumeria Ercolano | 1072 Westside Avenue
sam a.m. | 112 Morris Street
Satis Bistro | 212 Washington Street
Scram Bakery | 61 Erie Street
Sen Hai | 303 Newark Avenue
Shadman Restaurant | 293 1/2 Grove Street
Laree Adda | 287 Grove Street
Skinner’s Loft | 146 Newark Avenue
South House | 149 Newark Avenue
Stella’s 24 Hour Eatery | 315 Grove Street
Subculture | 260 Newark Avenue
Sweetberry | 525 Washington Boulevard Suite E
Tacoria | 24-26 Erie Street
Tacos Victoria | 324 ½ Seventh Street
Taqueria Downtown | 236 + 354 Grove Street
Taqueria Sabor Mixteca | 496 Communipaw Avenue
Taqueria Viva Mexico Kitchen Cafe | 328 Montgomery Street
Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. | 199 Warren Street
The Archer | 176 Newark Avenue
The Ashford | 145 Newark Avenue
theBoil | 8 Erie Street
The Cliff | 38 Congress Street
The District | 210 Hudson Street
The Hutton | 225 Hutton Street
The Kitchen Step | 500 Jersey Avenue
The Little Sandwich Shop | 333 Grove Street
The Old Spot Hotpot + Skewer | 523 Jersey Avenue
The Table At 3 Acres | 400 Claremont Avenue
Tony Boloney’s | 363 Grove Street
Two Boots Pizza | 133 Newark Avenue
Uncle Momo | 289 Grove Street
Veloce Specialty Sandwiches | 457 Baldwin Avenue
Vibez Juice + Vegan Cafe | 82 Hutton Street
Villa Borghese III | 475 Washington Boulevard
Vincente Deli + Grocery | 178 Newark Avenue
Violet’s From Jamaica With Love | 191 Mallory Avenue
White Mana Diner | 470 Tonnelle Avenue
White Star | 179 Warren Street + 230 Brunswick Street
902 Brewing Company | 101 Pacific Avenue
15 Fox Place | 15 Fox Place
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Bars
Abbey’s Pub | 409 Monmouth Street
Barcade | 163 Newark Avenue
Boots + Bones | 116 Newark Avenue
Cafe Alyce | 641 Montgomery Street
Cellar 335 | 335 Newark Avenue
Cherry’s Lounge | 102 Martin Luther King Drive
Columbia Tavern | 341 Martin Luther King Drive
Corkscrew Bar | 61 Congress Street
Departed Soles Brewing Company | 150 Bay Street, #2A
Dorrian’s Red Hand | 555 Washington Boulevard
dullboy | 364 Grove Street
Ed & Mary’s | 174 Coles Street
Fox & Crow | 594 Palisade Avenue
Grace O’Malley’s Whiskey Chapel | 140 Newark Avenue
Grape Vine Tavern | 657 Newark Avenue #2303
Greene Hook Bar + Kitchen | 70 Greene Street
Guillo’s | 110 Coles Street
Halftime Bar + Grill | 746 West Side Avenue
Healy’s Tavern | 374 Newark Avenue
Hudson Hall | 364 Marin Boulevard
Hudson Hound | 8 Erie Street, Suite A
Jane Doe | 333 Newark Avenue
Junto Attic Bar | 68 Mercer Street
Liberty Bar | 111 Montgomery Street
Light Horse Tavern | 199 Washington Street
Light Rail Cafe | 237 Randolph Avenue
Lobster Garage | 98 Morris Street
Lokal Eatery + Bar | 2 2nd Street
Low Fidelity | 328 Palisade Avenue
Lucky 7 Tavern | 322 Second Street
Madame | 390 4th Street
McGinley Square Pub | 755 Montgomery Street
Moore’s Lounge | 189 Monticello Avenue
New Park Tavern | 575 West Side Avenue
O’Haras Bar + Grill | 172 1st Street
O’Leary’s Publik House | 788 Garfield Avenue
Paulie’s Brickhouse | 264 Central Avenue
Pet Shop | 193 Newark Avenue
Pint | 34 Wayne Street
Porta | 135 Newark Avenue
PS Wine Bar | 193 Newark Avenue
Ringside Lounge | 475 Tonnele Avenue
Rooftop at Exchange Place | 1 Exchange Place
Six26 Lounge + Rooftop | 128 Christopher Columbus Drive
Sushi by Bou | 218 Newark Avenue
The Alps | 351 Palisade Avenue
The Archer | 176 Newark Avenue
The Brightside Tavern | 141 Bright Street
The District | 210 Hudson Street
The Hutton Bar and Grill | 225 Hutton Street
The Keyhole Bar | 242 Bay Street
The Roxy | 66 Monitor Street
Under the Boot | 116 Newark Avenue
Villa Borghese III | 475 Washington Boulevard
White Star Bar | 230 Brunswick Street + 179 Warren Street
WURSTBAR | 516 Jersey Avenue
Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden | 88 Liberty View Drive
902 Brewing | 101 Pacific Avenue
143 Social | 143 Newark Avenue
Coffee Shops
Bleu Coffee | 56 Beacon Way, 175 2nd Street
Bluestone Lane | 30 Hudson Street
bwè kafe | 140 River Drive South
Beechwood Cafe | 290 Grove Street
Bread + Salt | 435 Palisade Avenue
Brewshot | 9 Regent Street
B18 Coffee Kitchen | 18 Park View Avenue
Cafe Alyce | 641 Montgomery Street
Cafe Madeleine | 34 Coles Street
Cafe Dolma | 270 Grand Street
Cafe Esme | 485 Marin Boulevard
Cafe Tabarka | 18 Erie Street
Crema | 1 Duncan Avenue
Dames Coffee Espresso Bar | 581 Jersey Avenue
Dream Vista Cafe | 177 York Street
Froth on Franklin | 85 Franklin Street
Galeria Cafe | 121 Hutton Street
Gregorys Coffee | 525 Washington Boulevard + 10 Exchange Place
The Grind Shop | 360 Communipaw Avenue
Griot Cafe | 434 Central Avenue
Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House | 148 First Street + 276 1st Street
Hybrid Coffee + Kitchen | 398 Manila Avenue
Kọ Cafe | 722 Grand Street
Lackawanna Coffee | 295 Grove Street + 140 Bay Street + 325 Warren Street
Legal Grounds Coffee Co. | 170 Grand Street
lil’ dove cafe | 589 Palisade Avenue
Maggie’s Farm Espresso | 88 Morgan Street
Modcup Coffee Company | 479 Palisade Avenue
MOKAFÉ | 273 16th Street, Jersey City
One Two Cup Cafe | 201 Warren Street
Rabble + Lion Coffee | 156 Brunswick Street
Roast’d Coffee | 10 River Drive South
sam a.m. |112 Morris Street
Short Grain | 183 Montgomery Street
Snapdragon Coffee + Social | 190 Monticello Avenue
Sober Shot | 514 Jersey Avenue
The Butler Café | 350 Warren Street
The Cliff | 38 Congress Street
The Grind Shop | 360 Communipaw Avenue
The Hive | 615 Jersey Avenue
The Power Plant Cafe by BoyceMode | 336 2nd Street + 60 Christopher Columbus Drive
Treehouse Coffee Shop | 434A Westside Avenue
Liquor Stores
American Liquor Store | 509 West Side Avenue
Avian Liquor | 112 Tonnele Avenue
Baldwin Liquors + Wines 51 St. Pauls Avenue
Bauer’s Liquor Store | 739 West Side Avenue
Bergen Liquor & Deli | 325 Bergen Avenue
Central Avenue Liquors | 210 Central Avenue
CoolVines on Grove | 276 Grove Street
CoolVines Powerhouse | 350 Warren Street
Communipaw Liquor | 743 Communipaw Avenue
Elysian Wine and Spirits | 130 West Side Avenue
Five Star Liquor | 238 New York Avenue
Heights Liquors | 292 Central Avenue
H+H Discount Liquors | 3505 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Hudson Vine | 1 Second Street
Jersey City Super Buy-Rite | 575 Manila Avenue
Jersey Farm Liquor Shop | 2983 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey Wines + Spirits | 492 Jersey Avenue
J & R Liquor Store | 217 Martin Luther King Drive
KMP Liquor Store | 613 Communipaw Avenue
Lee’s Liquor + Grocery Store | 45 Congress Street
Liquors | 32 Coles Street
Major Wine + Liquor Store | 960 Summit Avenue #A
Manhattan Liquors | 3300 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Metro Liquors of Jersey City | 1212 Summit Avenue
New Junction Liquors | 489 Communipaw Avenue
New Orient Liquors Store | 663 Ocean Avenue
Newport Spirits | 111 River Drive South
Palisade Fine Wine Spirits + Beer | 401 Palisade Avenue
Paulino Liquors | 643 Newark Avenue
Peña Liquors | 960 Summit Avenue
Podewitz Liquor & Deli | 400 Central Avenue
Red Feast Wine + Liquors | 129 Christopher Columbus Drive
Royal Liquor + Deli | 730 Bergen Avenue
Sip Discount Liquors | 433 Sip Avenue, Unit 2
Sparrowhill Market + Liquor | 3190 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Liquor Boss | 683 Summit Avenue #A
T B Liquors | 368 Summit Avenue
The Thirsty Quaker | 492 Monmouth Street
Village Wines + Liquors | 348 Grove Street
Waterfront Wine + Liquor | 81 Montgomery Street #B
Webster Liquor | 4 Webster Avenue
Willie’s Liquors + Wines | 501 Central Avenue
Z+M Liquor & Food | 1165 Summit Avenue
555 Discount Liquor | 555 Tonnele Avenue
Desserts
Angel’s Recipe Ice Cream + Crepes | 312 Central Avenue
Bang Cookies | 128 Newark Avenue
Baonanas | 181 Monticello Avenue
Carmen Rosa’s Bakery | 37 Coles Street
Choc O Pain | 330-332 Palisade Avenue + 530 Jersey Avenue + 244 Street Pauls Avenue
Cocoa Bakery | 275 Grand Street
Conez | 415 Martin Luther King Drive
Crumbl Cookies | 364 Summit Avenue
Dahlia’s Ice Cream Spot | 290 Central Avenue
Downtown Yogurt | 126 Newark Avenue
Dulce De Leche Bakery | 376 Central Avenue
Krispy Kreme | 95 Christopher Columbus Drive
Lee Sims Chocolates | 743 Bergen Avenue
Mango Mango Dessert | 175 2nd Street
Milk Sugar Love Creamery + Bakeshop | 19 McWilliams Place
Neptune Bakery + Deli | 1612 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Pecoraro Bakery | 279 Newark Avenue
Philippine Bread House | 530 Newark Avenue
Prato Bakery | 371 4th Street
Red Ribbon Bakeshop | 591 Summit Avenue
Stack Creamery | 465 Central Avenue
Sugartown Bakery Cafe | 437 Jersey Avenue
Torico Ice Cream | 20 Erie Street + 1041 Garfield Avenue
Van Leeuwen | 347 Grove Street
Shopping
Another Man’s Treasure Vintage Store | 195 Montgomery Street
Consigned Designs | 197 Newark Avenue
Cranky Angel | 304 Newark Avenue
Hazel Baby + Kids | 199 Montgomery Street
Heir’s Men Shop | 525 West Side Avenue
Hudson Mall | 701 NJ-440
Into the Void | 117 Brunswick Street
Jersey City Free Books | 3396 Kennedy Boulevard
Kanibal + Co. | 197 Montgomery Street
Lucky Honeybee | 487 Palisade Avenue
Phantasm | 379 Monmouth Street
Mint Market | 339 Grove Street
Morlees | 160 Newark Avenue
Noellery | 321 Grove Street
Newport Centre | 30 Mall Drive West
Newport Crossing | 613 Washington Boulevard
Newport Plaza | 125 Eighteenth Street
Rainbow Shops | 367 Central Avenue
Sure Things | 561 Palisade Avenue
The Hive Goods | 77 Cornelison Avenue
Twilight Thrift Shop | 2845 John F Kennedy Boulevard
WORD Bookstore | 29 McWilliams Place
Xtina’s Variety + Vintage Swaps at The Hive Goods | 77 Cornelison Avenue
ZeroKid NJ | 381 Monmouth Street
301 Collective | 301 First Street
Fitness
Asana Soul Practice | 124 1st Street
Base | 60 Christopher Columbus Drive
Blink Fitness | 35 Journal Square Plaza
Club Pilates | 171 Morgan Street
Fitness Factory | 525 Washington Boulevard
JCFit | 109 Christopher Columbus Drive
Jivamukti Yoga Studio | 171 Newark Avenue
F45 Training Exchange Place | 65 Bay Street
Four Fitness | 161 Erie Street
Grove Street Bicycles | 172 Christopher Columbus Drive
Heights Fitness JC | 338 Central Avenue
Jane DO | 160 Newark Avenue 3rd Floor
Jersey Boxing City Gym/Heavy Hitters Boxing + Fitness Gym | 613 Communipaw Avenue, Block 579 Jackson Street
Maximum Motion Fitness | 262 Grove Street
My Gym Jersey City | 252 Ninth Street
Newport Swim + Fitness | 55 River Drive South
Orangetheory Fitness | 475 Washington Boulevard
Powerflow Yoga | 160 Morgan Street
Pure Barre | 207 Van Vorst Street
Retro Fitness | 701 Route 440 + 2 Garfield Avenue
Roots Yoga Studio | 2983 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 403
Snap Fitness | 139 Brunswick Street
Simha Yoga Lab | 333 Grand Street
Surge Fitness | 190 Christopher Columbus Drive #1R
Surya Yoga Academy | 41 Grove Street
The Little Gym | 380 Newark Avenue
Urban Sadhu Yoga | 171 Newark Avenue, 2nd Floor
World Boxing Gym | 29 Division Street
Pets
Downtown Woody’s Grooming Salon | 348 Pavonia Avenue
Fur Seasons Dog Resort + Spa | 480 Johnston Avenue
Fussy Friends Pet Supplies | 148 Newark Avenue + 458 Central Avenue
Glamour Pet Salon + Vanity | 247 Marin Boulevard
Hound About Town | 218 Montgomery Street + 17 McWilliams Place
Jersey City Paws | 532 Liberty Avenue
Meow Mini Mart | 57 Congress Street
Palisade Pups | 216 Central Avenue
PitBull City | 234 Old Bergen Road
Ruff to Fluff Bar | 580 Palisade Avenue
Urban Dog | 415 Monmouth Street
Beauty
A-1 Beauty Salon Full Service | 429 Central Avenue A-1
All In One Beauty Salon | 3019 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
American Trimmers Barbershop | 410 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Beauty Within Hair Salon | 96 Central Avenue
Biscott Styles Hair Studio | 383 Summit Avenue
Blowout Hair Bar + Beauty Lounge | 127 Christopher Columbus Drive
Eye Candy Lash Bar | 461 Central Avenue
Jenny O’Hair Salon | 193 York Street
Jersey City Lash Bar | 110 Liberty View Drive
Kathleen Skincare | 523 Palisade Avenue
LaKoet + Co | 160 Newark Avenue 2nd Floor, 581 Jersey Avenue
Love Lane Salon | 190 Christopher Columbus Drive Unit 4C
Luxe Lash | 744 West Side Avenue
Luxe Lasherie | 115 Christopher Columbus Drive
NAZNAZ | 295 Grove Street
New Shringar Beauty Salon | 779 Newark Avenue
N’Joyable Hair Studio | 283 Grove Street
Our Urban Rose | 325 Summit Avenue
Paloma Salon | 373 3rd Street
Salon 10N | 5 McWilliams Place
Shampoo JC Salon | 174 Erie Street
Studio 17 Beauty Salon | 269 Newark Avenue
Suite Tee | 172 Newark Avenue Floor 3
Super Style Beauty Salon | 767 Newark Avenue
The Hair Room | 140 Bay Street Suite 2 + 467 Palisade Avenue
Tousled Hair Salon | 500-A Jersey Avenue
Urban Rose Salon | 325 Summit Avenue
Virile | 423 Monmouth Street
Health
Abrams Exchange Place Chiro | 150 Warren Street #201
Acuworx Acupuncture Studio | 190 Christopher Columbus Drive #3A
Advanced Rehabilitation of Jersey City | 550 Newark Avenue, Suite #304
Amazing Touch Rehab + Wellness Center | 319 Barrow Street #1A
NJ Acupuncture Center | 550 Newark Avenue #201
Base Body Spa | 60 Christopher Columbus Drive
Brian P. Corrigan | 75 Montgomery Street #201
Complete Physical Rehabilitation | 75 Montgomery Street #501
Erin Kumpf Acupuncture + Herbs | 7 Hutton Street
Gaia’s Cavern | 140 Wayne Street
Harborside Sport + Spine | 75 Montgomery Street #603
Je + Ce Spa | 351 2nd Street
Jersey City Wellness Center | 520 Bergen Avenue
Liberty Chiropractic + Physical Therapy | 590 Newark Avenue #2A
Loosen Up Wellness Center | 172 Newark Avenue, Apartment #3
Lukin Center for Psychotherapy | 75 Montgomery Street, Suite 502
Metropolitan Family Health Network | 935 Garfield Avenue
Mia Spa | 743 Newark Avenue
Modern Family Dentistry | 551 Jersey Avenue
NJ Acupuncture Center | 550 Newark Avenue, Suite 201
om.life Wellness Modern Recovery Spa | 18 Park View Avenue #2A
Oriental Spa | 300 Newark Avenue
The Center for Joint + Spine Relief | 311 Newark Avenue
Quantum Vita Body Therapy | 124 Brunswick Street
Salvation Wellness | 30 Provost Street
Sun-Up Chiropractic + Physical Therapy | 679 Montgomery Street
The Spine + Health Center of Jersey City | 574 Summit Avenue #501
United Therapies LLC | 2787 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, C-11
Washington Body Work | 84 Washington Street Ground Floor East
Zahara Day Spa | 403 Monmouth Street #2603
Childcare
Academy House Child Care | 895 Bergen Avenue
Academy House CDC 5 | 404 Tonnele Avenue
Baby Galileo Daycare + Preschool | 175 Newark Avenue Suite L5
Bright Horizons At Plaza 3 Waterfront | 152 Plaza 3
Busy Place Early Learning Center | 444 Central Avenue
Early Beginnings Day School | 338 Grove Street
Future Stars Daycare & Preschool | 123 Brunswick Street
Happy Face Day Care Center | 379 Palisade Avenue
Hudson Montessori School | 10 Regent Street
Kidz Inn Day Care + Learning | 73 Congress Street
Learning Ladders Early Education Center | 33 Hudson Street
Little Smiles Infant Toddler Center | 40B Congress Street #40A
Little Smiles Preschool | 70 Beach Street
New Jersey Kids II DC Center 565 Summit Avenue
River School Warren | 251 Warren Street
River School Newport | 30 Newport Parkway
Smart Start Academy | 462 Central Avenue
Smile Preschool + Nursery | 194 Newark Avenue
Starting Points of Hudson County | 254 Bartholdi Avenue
St. Elizabeth Childcare Center | 129 Garrison Avenue
Sweet Dreams Academy | 661 Montgomery Street
The British Swim School | 96 Sussex Street + 201 North Street
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Arts
Art House Productions | 345 Marin Boulevard
City Swipes | 78 Erie Street
Curious Matter | 272 Fifth Street
Deep Space | 77 Cornelison Avenue
Drawing Rooms | 926 Newark Avenue #T101
Grayscale Studios | 430 Communipaw Avenue Building D, Unit 4H
Mana Contemporary | 888 Newark Avenue
Dirty Hippie Studio | 304 Newark Avenue
Novado Gallery | 110 Morgan Street
Sip Studios | 140 Sip Avenue
SMUSH Gallery | 340 Summit Avenue
Book Clubs to Join in Hoboken, Jersey City, + Bayonne
Reading is one of those activities that never gets old — no matter where you are, who you’re with, or what’s going on in your life — it’s a constant comfort and a way to escape reality for a few hours. For some, reading is a quiet hobby, filled with solitude, but for others, it’s a way to meet people with similar interests. And if you’re in that second camp, you’re probably looking for book clubs in the Hoboken + Jersey City area — so we've rounded up all of the best book clubs to join locally. Read on for our growing list of book clubs to join in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Bayonne.
Hoboken
Completely Booked Book Club
Run by The Hoboken Girl's very own Jordan, this virtual book club meets monthly and celebrates the diversity of all readers and authors. The author of the book pick joins the conversation live each month. Get more info on her Instagram, @_completelybooked.
Little City Books
Little City Books in Hoboken hosts monthly book club meet-ups open to all. Participants vote on each book and can engage in-person at the store. Attendees can also receive 15% off of the current book selection in-store. Aside from the usual LCB Book Club meetings, there is also a Little City Queer Book Club which highlights reads by queer authors. For more info visit Little City Book's event page.
Read More: A Guide to Bookstores in Hoboken + Jersey City
Lit in Hoboken
Lit in Hoboken is a community organization that connects women through reading. This book club was recommended to us in the Hoboken Girl Insiders Facebook group. For updates on book choices and meeting times follow along with @litinhoboken on Instagram.
Hoboken Public Library
The Hoboken Public Library hosts a variety of themed book clubs that are completely open to the public. Currently, the library hosts a Romance Book Club, Mystery Book Club, Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club, "What's New" Book Club, and the Hoboken Public Library Friends and Foundations Book Club. No registration is required to attend and drop-ins are highly encouraged. For more info visit the Hoboken Public Library website.
Symposia Bookstore
Symposia is a Hoboken staple loved by locals. Aside from the expansive collection of used books, the store also hosts a variety of community events. Recently, Symposia announced the start of the Bookworm Baddies Book Club on Instagram which will take place each month. Follow along with @symposiabookstore for more book club updates.
Jersey City
Books, Brunches + Booze
Books, Brunches + Booze is a book club with chapters all over the U.S. and Canada. In New Jersey, readers can participate in the Jersey City, Asbury Park, Morristown, Princeton, and Mahwah chapters. Books, Brunches + Booze is built on the idea that "community creates a space for building new friendships and celebrating old ones over good food, cold brews, and lots of laughs through Meet-Ups held by chapters all over the world." To join visit Books, Brunches + Booze's website.
Fashion on The Beat
Fashion On The Beat is a local blog that shares worldwide narratives and local experiences with a focus on fashion, art, and design. The site recently announced that a fashion-focused book club will be launching soon and is currently accepting members through an online questionnaire. Follow along with @fashiononthebeat for more updates.
Hudson County Ladies Book Club
Hudson County Ladies Book Club is a 300+ member public Facebook group that was spotted on our Hoboken Girl Insiders Facebook group. The Hudson County Ladies Book Club admin releases frequent updates about meet-up spots and book selections. To stay up to date be sure to join the group on Facebook.
Jersey City Book Club Babes
Jersey City Book Club Babes is home to "all the book nerds," according to the group's private Facebook group. This Jersey City-based book club meets once a month and has members vote collectively on new reads. For more info, follow along with Jersey City Book Club Babes on Facebook and Instagram.
Jersey City Public Library
The Jersey City Public Library Pavonia Branch hosts recurring monthly book clubs for those who are 19 years of age and older. The Adult Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of every month and explores a wide variety of literature. For more info, readers can email [email protected] as registration is required.
WORD Bookstores
WORD hosts several monthly community-based events in both the Brooklyn and Jersey City locations. From author talks, to book launches, open mic nights, and story time every Saturday, WORD knows how to bring people together. Word currently hosts four book clubs titled: Multiplicities (virtual), Romance, Well-Read Black Girl (virtual), and Queer Me Out. In addition, WORD also has four partner book clubs in collaboration with Polished Gems, Jersey City Mamas, Jersey City Moms, and Page Turners JC. Participants can receive 10% off when purchasing book club reads through WORD the month prior to the meeting.
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Bayonne
Bayonne Public Library
Every month the Bayonne Public Library hosts the Bayonne Book Club. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The library offers eBook and eAudiobook copies of the monthly reads as well as copies of the physical books. There are 50 seats available for each meeting and participants can register in person or online via the Bayonne Public Library website.
The Little BOHO Bookshop BookClub
The Little BOHO Bookshop hosts a monthly book club of roughly 30 members that has gained great popularity over the years. Members meet in-person on the last Tuesday of every month. Interested readers can email [email protected] to learn more about joining as space is limited.
