Kick off your week with a visit to these local spots that opened over the summer!
Perk Up Cafe
197 Van Vorst St
Bayonne’s Perk Up Cafe opened up a Jersey City location. They serve their specialty coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and more delicious bites and drinks on the ground floor of The Quinn.
Website: https://prkupcoffee.com/
Poor Man Vegan
90 Monticello Ave
Enjoy affordable vegan food with Poor Man Vegan, offering tasty plant-based foods in a buffet layout. Try anything from their BBQ Chick’n empanadas to their Ube cupcakes.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/poormanvegan/
Cafe Alyce
641 Montgomery St
Located in the former Medical Center luncheonette, Cafe Alyca serves brunch and lunch in McGinley Square. Grab a breakfast burrito to go or sit down for a Bulgogi Beef Breakfast Skillet.
Website: https://cafealyce.com/
One Dee Siam
137 Newark Ave
One Dee Siam is the newest Thai restaurant on Newark Ave. This dine-in only restaurant offers delicious dishes like Massaman Curry, Kee Mao, and Spicy Bamboo. Reservations are required for parties of four or more.
Website: https://www.onedeesiam.com/
Itto Sushi
239 Barrow St
If you’re looking to try a new sushi spot, try Itto Sushi on Barrow Street. Try a classic Spicy Salmon roll or try one of their signature rolls like the Jersey City made with tuna, salmon, crabmeat, avocado, and mango.
Website: https://ittoutah.com/menu/
Gaia + Loki
346 Grove St
Gaia + Loki is the newest vegan spot in Downtown Jersey City. Enjoy Lumpia (Filipino-style spring rolls), a superfood salad, or even a veggie gyro.
Website: https://www.gaiaandloki.com/
Dream Vista
177 York St
Dream Vista is a cafe and event space owned by the women behind Cafe Vista in Hoboken. Stop by for a Simit Plate or Spinach and Feta Burek, and try their Blue Matcha.