The Hoboken Girl Team 
One of the Mile Square’s greatest foodie festivals has announced its return for the 2025 season. Taste of Hoboken, an annual community event showcasing the best of the Mile Square’s culinary scene, will take place at Maxwell Place Park, located at 1 11th Street, on June 3rd. This annual community event, hosted by the nonprofit Hoboken Community Center (HCC), will feature over all kinds of local restaurants for residents to sample from, as well as live musical performances and a fundraiser for HCC. Read on for what to know about Taste of Hoboken, returning this summer in the Mile Square.
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Event Details
The 2025 Taste of Hoboken, a city-wide festival highlighting the rich flavors of the Mile Square, will kick off on June 3rd from 6PM to 9:30PM at Maxwell Place Park. This event is presented by Hoboken Community Center (HCC), a nonprofit that “provides essential services and spaces to support the well-being of the Hoboken, NJ community,” as per its website.
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Locals are advised to “come hungry,” as this event will include samples from local restaurants and eateries. While the lineup of participating spots has yet to be announced, local favorites like Alessio‘s, Anthony David’s, Antique Bar + Bakery, Napoli’s, Karma Kafe, and Halifax have participated in years past. Stay in the know with future announcements here.
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While indulging in classic Hoboken dishes, attendees will also have the chance to rock out to live entertainment and participate in a live auction. Experiences, gift certificates, and products will be up for grabs on-site and online.
The auction will serve as a fundraiser to benefit HCC’s many community-driven programs, including the Affordable Housing Program, an initiative that ensures “safe and stable housing for 96 low-income men in Hoboken,” according to its website.
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Tickets are required for the event: General Admission is $125, Hoboken Heroes (includes two tickets, fast-pass admission, and special recognition) is $500. To purchase tickets, see here.
HCC has hosted the Taste of Hoboken fundraiser for over 20 years, with last year’s event being its most successful to date: 700 attendees and 32 participating restaurants.
About the Hoboken Community Center
The Hoboken Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides essential services and spaces to support the well-being of the Hoboken community. It has a three-pronged mission consisting of affordable housing for 96 low-income men, a 40,000+ square foot community, and recreation center under evaluation for the feasibility of remodeling at 1301 Washington Street, and a food, hygiene, and pet supply pantry.
Volunteers are essential to the HCC mission. Locals can drop off goods every Thursday from 9AM-11AM, organize a hygiene or food drive, provide a monetary donation, or purchase items from the organization’s Amazon Wishlist. Find more ways to support the local nonprofit at this link.
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