If you’re looking for a new way to relax and indulge in self-care, saunas could be just what you need. Not only do saunas feel amazing, but they also provide numerous health benefits, and lucky for us, Hoboken + Jersey City are full of saunas aplenty for everyone to enjoy. Keep reading to discover where you can get your sweat on in Hoboken and Jersey City, New Jersey.
Traditional Saunas vs. Infrared Saunas
Before we get into the benefits, it’s important to understand the difference between traditional saunas and infrared saunas. Infrared saunas use infrared wavelengths that heat your body, unlike regular saunas which use humidity or steam to heat the room around you. Because of this, infrared saunas do not need to be as hot, which also means you can stay in the sauna longer. Traditional sauna sessions are usually about 10 to 20 minutes, while infrared sauna sessions can be anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes.
Owner of SW3AT Wellness in Jersey City, Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez, explains to Hoboken Girl that both infrared saunas and steam saunas provide therapeutic and wellness aids such as relaxation and weight loss. However, their benefits differ due to their unique heating methods. Alyza further explains, “Infrared technology is more efficient as it promotes more sweating which provides one of the best detoxification methods out there. This detox is excreting harmful environmental toxins such as aluminum, cadmium, nickel, and more.
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The waves emitted by infrared saunas can penetrate deep inside the body and heat your tissues several inches deep, allowing your body to feel the heat from the inside which causes you to produce sweat releasing more toxins. In addition, this results in increased blood circulation which can reduce the risk of heart disease. Infrared saunas also alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and aid in muscle recovery. The Journal of American Medical Health even claimed you can burn up to 600 calories in a 30-minute session.”
Hoboken
120 Degrees F | 720 Monroe St Suite E310A
120 Degrees F in Hoboken has infrared sauna sessions available for one person or two for a duration of 30 or 60 minutes. Aside from sauna services, 120 Degrees F also offers a multitude of spa services like facials, cupping, and massages. Memberships and packages are also available on the website.
Attain Medspa | 720 Monroe St Suite E407
Attain Medspa offers infrared sauna services in addition to their array of medspa specialties. Attain recommends using infrared saunas as a winter retread to help boost metabolism and detoxify.
Crunch Fitness | 113 River Street
Crunch Fitness is a gym that provides both a sauna and steam room with membership. This spot, located near the waterfront, is just a short walk from the PATH. For those who hate running on the treadmill, burn some extra calories during a sauna session.
Local Barre Social Club | 720 Monroe Street C300
This spa in Hoboken provides a full-service infrared sauna, which is available to book daily from 8AM to 8PM. Each session includes 30 minutes in the sauna and five or 10 minutes in the private sauna room. Guests can book by calling the front desk at 201-904-2330 or through the business’s app.
Psyth Sauna | 36 Newark Street, Suite 402
Psyth Sauna offers infrared sauna therapy for in 30 minute, 45 minute, and 60 minute sessions. Guests can even book with a friend. Psyth Sauna also offers red light therapy, halo therapy, and compression therapy.
Woodhouse Spa | 225 River Street
Woodhouse Spa offers infrared sauna sessions to support clients full body renewal. Woodhouse Spa suggests pairing a sauna service with a sports massage and black sand exfoliation session.
XCEL Athletic Lifestyle | 125 Marshall Street, 7th Floor
XCEL Athletic Lifestyle is a rooftop fitness club offering everything from aquatics to group classes and personal training sessions. A dry sauna is also available in-house.
Zen Om Studio | 129 Washington Street # 200
At this Hoboken spa, Hudson County locals can enjoy various kinds of cryotherapy, LED light therapy, compression therapy, PEMF therapy, and, of course, infrared sauna therapy. As a lovely addition, Zen Om Studio includes chromotherapy, a specific kind of light therapy, with every sauna session. Note that this spa requests a 2-hour notice for sauna bookings.
Jersey City
Basebody Spa | 60 Christopher Columbus Drive
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At Basebody Spa in Jersey City, guests can find sauna, stream, and towel services. In addition, this spa specializes in massages, including CBD deep tissue massage, chakra balancing massage, prenatal massage, and stress fix massage. Other amenities of the space include luxury locker rooms, fitness classes, personal training, and more.
Chilltown Fitness | 517 Communipaw Avenue
Chilltown Fitness is a strength and conditioning gym in Jersey City that also has an in-house sauna program. For more information and pricing visit the website.
Enso Sauna Studio | 390 Central Avenue
Enso Sauna in Jersey City Heights offers innovative infrared sauna light therapy. The sauna studio has both red light therapy and color-light therapy to promote healing and cellular regeneration. This gentle experience is a great way to unwind and can support health goals, muscle relaxation, and more.
om.life Wellness | 18 Park View Avenue, Suite 2A
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Om.life Wellness provides infrared sauna services and customizes them according to each client’s needs. Customers can use the LCD touch-screen control panel inside the sauna to choose their desired results such as detoxification, anti-aging, weight loss, relaxation, cardiovascular, pain relief, or a custom one. Om.life also offers chromotherapy. After the session, guests are invited to drink a cup of alkaline Kangen water in the upstairs lounge while looking over the beautiful marina.
META Bodywork | 75 Montgomery Street, #202
META Bodywork in Jersey City is best known for their massage services. As an add on, customers can also experience the HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket after a massage for extra detoxification.
Salvation Wellness | 30 Provost Street
This gem in Jersey City covers all of your self-care needs, from facials to massages to sauna services. The infrared sauna is located in their studio and can be experienced through the deluxe package. The infrared sauna experience, which lasts for 30 minutes, can be paired with a massage, meditation, or enjoyed on its own.
Suite Tee | 172 Newark Avenue, 3rd Floor
Suite Tee in Jersey City is the go-to for all your beauty services. In addition to waxing, nails, and tanning, this spot provides sauna services.
SW3AT Wellness | 317 Central Avenue
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SW3AT Wellness, Jersey City’s first infrared sauna studio, is located in the Historic Downtown area of the city. Each sauna is situated in a private room, making it a comfortable experience for customers. Visitors can take advantage of the complimentary chromotherapy, or color therapy, in each of the saunas to adjust emotional or mental states. Another perk that customers can enjoy is listening to their own music on a speaker inside the sauna. There is the pricing for one-time sessions, as well as membership packages for added savings and perks.
Bonus
Island Spa + Sauna | 1769 Lincoln Highway, Edison
This Korean spa in Edison provides eight kinds of sauna services, some of which include Aromatic Therapy Sauna, which utilizes high humidity levels and essential oils, Ice Island, an ice sauna that aims to cool the core body temperature down, and more. See all the kinda of sauna services offered here.
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SoJo Spa Club | 660 River Road, Edgewater
SoJo Spa Club is a Korean bathhouse known for its distinctive saunas and rooms. At this spa, guests can find a Himalayan Salt Sauna, a Charcoal Sauna, a Red Clay Sauna, a White Clay Sauna, a Ganbanyoku Sauna, which features a Japanese-style “bedrock bathing” experience, and a Far Infrared Sauna.
A Guide to Mocktails in Hoboken + Jersey City
Whether you’re observing Dry January or just want to try something different, mocktails have come a long way from the sugary-sweet Shirley Temples of the past. Mocktails are a great refreshment to enjoy when looking for a non-alcoholic beverage. They're fun to enjoy while socializing, having a nice meal, or sipping after a long day. You can find these drinks at an increasing number of bars and restaurants and we have made a list for you in Hoboken and Jersey City. Read on for a comprehensive list of where to find mocktails in Hoboken + Jersey City.
Hoboken
The Ainsworth | 310 Sinatra Drive
Patrons can still enjoy the buzzing energy of the Ainsworth while sipping a non-alcoholic beverage. On the menu is Lagunitas non-alcoholic Hoppy seltzer and a variety of non-alcoholic beers.
Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue
For the last 30 years, Antique Bakery has been serving Hoboken residents, even Frank Sinatra, fresh baked goods. For the last five years, the bakery has been turned into a bar serving a full menu of artisanal cocktails in addition to specialty bread and baked goods. Guests can also enjoy specialty mocktails including the Mr. Freedom, which is made with fresh watermelon, mint, and fresh-squeezed lime.
Another mocktail is the Johnny Friendly, made with fresh zesty ginger, sage, freshly squeezed lemon, and a touch of agave. The final mocktail on the menu is the All the Way, which is made with charred blackberries that are made right in the famous coal-fired oven, freshly squeezed lemon juice, topped with sparkling water for some extra bubbles.
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Belo Bar | 104 Hudson Street
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Belo Bar is a piano bar with live music and a whole lot of jazz and good vibes. There is friendly service, cocktails, and a large variety of wines from all over the world. The menu has small plates from all different cuisines and in addition, the bar serves up mocktails. Upon request, the bartender can make any drink into a mocktail.
Byrd | 800 Jackson Street
Byrd is one of Hoboken’s newest restaurants that entered the scene back in 2024. This spot has menu items like the Non #1 with raspberry, chamomile, and Murray River salt, the Non #2 with caramelized pear and ginger, or a Notch non-alcoholic pilsner.
Chango Kitchen | 301 Willow Avenue
Chango Kitchen is a delicious Latin kitchen. On the menu, locals can find Cuban mojitos, piña coladas, margaritas, and daiquiris that come non-alcoholic with the option to BYOB and add-in. The Chango Kitchen website states “We are happy to mix your favorite drinks. You bring the liquor and we’ll do the blending.”
Dear Maud | 205 1st Street
Cocktails are Dear Maud’s specialty and mocktails are no exception. With three tasty zero-proof creations, locals can try the Sunrise to Sunset with cucumber, pineapple, lemon, agave, sunrise tropical, and orchid, the Sesame Milk Tea with toasted sesame, oat milk, earl grey tea and agave, or the Virgin Buck with ginger tea, honey, lemon and rosemary. Non-alcoholic beer is also available.
Halifax | W Hotel, 225 River Street
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Located on the waterfront in Hoboken, Halifax is in the W hotel and serves mocktails that embrace all the flavors of a cocktail, without the hangover, of course. The bartender uses basic juices including orange and pineapple with simple syrup, grenadine, lemon, and lime juice. Maraschino cherries, basil, herbs, and elaborate garnishes are used to spice up the drinks.
The Hoboken Biergarten | 1422 Grand Street
Beer lovers looking for a non-alcoholic fix can choose from a list of five non-alcoholic beers and seltzers at The Hoboken Biergarten. The menu includes Clausthaler Grapefruit Shandy, Guinness Draught, Lagunitas Hoppy Seltzer, Clausthaler Lager, and Sam Adams Just The Haze.
Hudson Golf | 16 Hudson Place
This indoor golf simulator also serves up food and drinks — including mocktails. The Golf Lessons cocktail can also be made as a mocktail, and includes grapefruit, coconut water, lemon, and a splash of ginger beer.
Little Bar | 1401 Hudson Street
Founded by the same team behind Halifax, Little Bar opened its doors in November 2023. It has a variety of drink choices and seafood selections. For those looking for non-alcoholic options, mocktails are available upon request.
Martha's | 25 12th Street
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Martha's in Hoboken is known for its upscale American-style comfort food and stand-out cocktails. Now on the menu are creative hot and cold mocktails like homemade hot apple cider, adults only Ghirardelli hot cocoa, and the Flores Para Siempre, which has fresh and floral notes of hibiscus, ginger and vanilla.
Olivia's | 1038 Garden Street
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This Mediterranean spot has a variety of dedicated mocktails on the menu including the Mare Nostrum, the Aguamala, and the El Shirley Temple. Some ingredients that are used include pineapple, lime juice, wild berries, and elderflowers.
Orale Mexican Kitchen | 1426 Willow Avenue, Hoboken + 341 Grove Street, Jersey City
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When Mexican food is calling, always answer! If a boozy margarita isn’t in the future but you still want to enjoy the flavors, try enjoying a margarita mocktail. The virgin piña colada combines pineapple, coconut, and lime to create a sweet, tasty dinnertime treat.
Panela | 36-42 Newark Street
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Latin American restaurant Panela has a lineup of mocktails to pair with its dishes. One mocktail option is the Panela Punch, made with guava, pineapple, passionfruit, orange, orgeat, and lime. If looking for a non-alcoholic version of a Piña Colada, Panela has its own twist on the drink. The Chincha Colada is made with chicha morada, coconut cream, pineapple, orange, and lime.
Saku | 936 Park Avenue
Saku, an innovative and eclectic sushi spot in Hoboken is a local go-to with an extensive menu. Some non-alcoholic highlights include the Yuzu Lemonade Mocktail and Orange + Lychee Mocktail.
Sirenetta | 1039 Washington Street
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Right across the street from Sorellina’s Wine Bar lies Sirenetta Oyster Bar, its sister restaurant. The bar has a mocktail menu, organized by flavor profile: refreshing, spicy, or sweet. The idea is for servers to ask what style of mocktail guests would like, and then the bar makes them a drink based on their preference.
Sorellina | 1036 Washington Street
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Sorellina is an Italian kitchen and wine bar located on Washington Street. With a selection of over 100 wines, the restaurant also serves up mocktails. One of the most popular mocktails is the Basilica, which is served with white grapefruit, honey, basil, and club soda.
Jersey City
The Alps | 351 Palisade Avenue
The Alps in Jersey City Heights is rolling out some tasty non-alcoholic options this January. In addition to the usual cocktails and bar menu The Alps will be serving Phony Negronis, St. Argetis Amaro Falso, Casamara Club Como Alpine Soda and more. Owner, Chris even took to Instagram to share a PSA to kick off Dry January.
Ani Ramen House | 218 Newark Avenue
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Located in downtown Jersey City on Newark Avenue, Ani Ramen House has a large selection of mocktails for any taste. Customers can choose from the Kobe Refresher, Kyoto Grapefruit Fizz, or the Strawberry Sendai. The Kobe Refresher is a fan favorite and is made with oolong, lychee, ginger, and lemon for a refreshing, sweet taste.
The Archer | 176 Newark Avenue
The Archer’s innovative cocktails and mocktails are always a stand-out in Jersey City. This season, mocktail menu items include a Salted Pretzel Horchata, the Blackberry Jab, the Maiden Mother, and the Snake Oil which is a coffee-inspired treat. Non-alcoholic beers and Best Day Kolsch Style are also available in cans.
Barcade | 163 Newark Avenue
Arcade games and cocktails (or mocktails) go hand-in-hand. This year, Barcade is serving up two delicious mocktails including the Pseudo Fruito and the Rainy Day Real Estate made with pineapple, fresh lime, and ginger beer.
Batello | 502 Washington Boulevard
Batello in Jersey City is the ultimate date night destination. Aside from an extensive list of cocktails and dinner items, the restaurant is also serving a seasonal cocktail called Red Moon Rising that features blood orange, lime, yuzu, pink peppercorn syrup, and club soda.
Better Days | 143 Newark Avenue
Better Days has become a brunch hot spot in Downtown Jersey City with dozens of cocktails, wines, and spirits. The restaurant also has a list of mocktails including the False Gimlet, Hibiscus Paloma, Passion Virgin Colada, and the Better Days Garden Cup which has Seedlip Garden 108, rosemary, fresh lemon, blackberries, and cucumber.
The Boil | 8 Erie Street
Popular Cajun seafood restaurant, The Boil is serving up an array of fruity mocktails. On the menu is the Guava Mule, the Big Easy Elixir which has lychee, lime, and ginger beer, and the Crescent City Cooler with fresh watermelon and lime juice.
dullboy | 364 Grove Street
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Located in downtown Jersey City, dullboy is known for its specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. The Missy’s Horcha-ta-ta-ta is a twist on the Mexican horchata drink, made with toasted coconut, almond, rice milk, coconut water, and cinnamon. Another option is The Silvia, made with fresh pineapple, ginger, honey, and lemon. dullboy also makes a house rum blend — non-alcoholic, of course.
Frankie | 264 Grove Street
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The sunny and bright atmosphere at this downtown restaurant is a great fit for the flavorful, fresh, and seasonal menu, and the mocktails are no exception.
Franklin Social | 292 Barrow Street
Next time you’re dining at Franklin Social take a look at the “Free Spirited” section of the menu. This section encompasses a list of refreshing mocktails such as the Sunrise Brew, Creamsicle Cooler, Zested Ember, Tropic’s Breeze, and Hemingway’s Handshake which combines lemon, grapefruit, lemon-lime oleo, and saline. Non-alcoholic beer is also available. After dining at Franklin Social head upstairs to The Junto Attic Bar to create your very own customizable mocktail by ordering the Dealer's Choice.
Hudson Hound | 8 Erie Street
Hudson Hound knows how to serve a delicious mocktail. With menu items like the Madame Lavender, Sober Spritz, and Charlie Cherub, patrons have plenty of unique options to choose from.
The Hutton | 225 Hudson Street
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The Hutton in Jersey City Heights is taking a non-alcoholic twist on classic cocktails this season. With The Hutton Mock-A-Rita, and a Blood Orange Spritz, and Mock-Jitos with multiple puree options, patrons are in for a treat.
Jane Doe | 333 Newark Avenue
Plan a Dry January date night at Jane Doe in Jersey City to try one of the two unique mocktail creations. On the menu is The Silvia which is made from fresh pineapple, Thai tea, lemon, and sparkling water or The Ichigo which has non-alcoholic Amaro Lucano, cinnamon-miso, lemon, sparkling water, and mint.
The Kitchen Step | 500 Jersey Avenue
Mocktails are here to stay at The Kitchen Step in Downtown Jersey City. Aside from St Agrestis Phony Negroni, Tost Non-Alcoholic Rosé, and Bucha Bae Cold Brew Kombucha, the restaurant has also created the Hibiscus Kiss and the Big Apple Fizz for patrons looking for alcohol-free options.
Luna | 279 Grove Street
While Luna is known for its out-of-this-world espresso martinis, they are also experts in the mocktail game. With handcrafted non-alcoholic options like the Femina, Manjito, Green Day Teacher’s Pet, Spice Up Your Life, and You’ve Been Red there’s something for everyone’s favorite flavor profile.
Madame | 390 4th Street
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The vibes at Madame are like something out of a movie. The food and drink menu are also star-worthy. Madame has three memorable zero-proof cocktails to choose from including the George Sand, Camille Dugast, and a Phony Negroni.
Mathews Food + Drink | 351 Grove Street
Besides non-alcoholic beers, Mathews Food and Drink is featuring two tasty mocktail options. The Spirit Spritz is made from Lyre’s Italian Orange, orange bitters, and lemon while the Mango + Dreams also features Lyre’s Italian Orange, mango, grapefruit, lime, and simple syrup.
O’Hara’s Downtown | 172 1st Street
O’Hara’s Downtown is sharing two mocktail creations that sound like a 10/10. First, the Hibiscus Coconut with Caribbean hibiscus, fresh lemon justice, coconut milk, and cream, and second The Jungle Bird with Ritual Non-Alcoholic Tequila, DHOS Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, pineapple, coconut, lime, tiki bitters, and nutmeg.
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Rooftop at Exchange Place | 1 Exchange Place
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The Rooftop at Exchange Place — a rooftop bar that overlooks the Manhattan skyline in JC — serves up a variety of mocktails. For the winter, this spot has mocktail options like The Fruit of the Flower drink and a Pineapple Mint Breeze.
The Roxy | 66 Monitor Street
The Roxy was voted Jersey City’s Best New Dinner Spot by HG readers in 2024. As the restaurant continues to thrive, so does the stellar menu here. The Roxy is currently serving up two Low ABV housemade kombucha drinks for those looking for an alternative. One has flavors of orange and vanilla while the other has notes of apple and oak.
Under the Boot | 116 Newark Avenue
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Situated below Boots + Bones, this speakeasy serves up colorful drinks with unique names. The Quiet Lady is a mocktail made with fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and club soda, and served with habanero cubes. For a sweeter mocktail choice, The Cheeky Boy is made with mango puree, and fresh lemon juice, and topped with ginger beer.
