‘Tis the season! If you’re still looking for the perfect gifts for those in your life, shop from the many wonderful small businesses in Jersey City.
For the stylish friend
For the fashion-forward pals or your loved ones looking to spruce up their wardrobe, shop from local fashion businesses for footwear, apparel, and accessories.
DeCarlos Bespoke
255 Grove St
About: Shop for bespoke suits and ready-to-wear pieces
Website: https://www.decarlosbespoke.com/
Mint Market
339 Grove St
About: Clothing store for contemporary and vintage apparel
Website: https://www.mintmarket.com/
SECÜR
291 Grove St
About: Boutique with staple fashion pieces
Website: https://www.securbykbs.com/
Prosper
558 Newark Ave
About: Lifestyle shop with clothing and footwear
Website: https://www.letusprosper.com/
More great businesses to visit:
- ZeroKid – 317 2nd St
- Another Man’s Treasure – 195 Montgomery St
- Clean Pieces – 509 Central Ave
- Last Place Winners – 225 A Monticello Ave
- Xtina’s Variety and Vintage – 77 Cornelison Ave
- The Clearport – 759 Bergen Ave
- Sneaker Room – 410 Central Ave
- Morlees – 160 Newark Ave
- Soled Out – 633 Newark Ave
- The Loop – 280 Newark Ave
- Sol Fete – solfete.bigcartel.com
- Noellery – 321 Grove St
- Majesty Jewelry – 277 Central Ave
For the beauty + skin care lover
Know someone who loves a good pampering and giving their skin the best treatment? Give someone the gift of a spa day, a new manicure, or a must-have toner.
Pholk Beauty
203 Monticello Ave
About: Natural, vegan skincare brand
Website: https://pholkbeauty.com/
Zahara Day Spa
403 Monmouth St
About: Skin care brand and spa
Website: https://zaharadayspa.com/
Walker’s Apothecary
264 Newark Ave
About: Collection of skincare and makeup products
Website: https://www.walkersapothecary.com/
The Nail Lab
2260 John F. Kennedy Blvd
About: Nail salon
Website: https://the-nail-lab-jc.business.site/
The Lash Gallery
93 Erie St
About: Lash studio with permanent cosmetics
Website: https://www.thelashgallery.com/
More great businesses to visit:
- Gaia’s Cavern – 140 Wayne St
- Downtown Medspa – 115 Columbus Dr
- Om.life – 18 Park View Ave
- Eye Candy Lash Bar – 461 Central Ave
- Suite Tee Studio – 172 Newark Ave
- Sw3at Sauna – 172 Newark Ave
- Massage and Prosper – 289 Grove St
- Cuteticles – 209 West Side Ave, 410 Central Ave, 389 Central Ave
- A1 Nail Salon – 219 Montgomery St
For the hair care enthusiast
Hair deserves the best it can get, especially during the winter. Whether it’s a trim to kickoff the new year or a conditioning treatment to give extra TLC to those curls, gift some quality haircare to the loved ones in your life.
The Hair Room
140 Bay St
467 Palisade Ave
About: Hair salon with products for sale
Website: https://www.thehairroomjc.com/
Etiket
335 Grove St
About: Barber shop and lifestyle brand
Website: https://etiket.life/
Blo Blow Dry Bar
160 Morgan St
About: Blowout hair bar
Website: https://blomedry.com/
More great businesses to visit:
- Shampoo JC – 107 Columbus Dr
- The Gentlemen’s Suite – 2 Lincoln St
- LaKoet Salon – 301 1st St, 581 Jersey Ave
- Love Lane Salon – 190 Columbus Dr
- Virile – 423 Monmouth St, 510 Jersey Ave
- David’s Barbershop – 438 West Side Ave
- Urban Rose Boutique Salon – 325 Summit Ave
For the chill homebody
Some people just enjoy their own company at home, unbothered and peacefully enjoying the cozy space they’ve created. Add to that experience with the gift of a new candle, their favorite records, or a new plant to spruce up the place.
Living Room JC
277 Newark Ave
About: Shop with home goods and child toys
Website: https://livingroomco.com/
Iris Records
109 Brunswick St
About: Vinyl record store
Website: https://www.irisrecordsjc.com/
Tia Planta
722 Montgomery St
About: Plant nursery with plant consulting available
Website: https://www.tiaplanta.com/
Love Locked
353 Grove St
About: Jewelry and home goods/apothecary shop
Website: https://www.shoplovelocked.com/
The Lucky Honeybee
487 Palisade Ave
About: Candle shop and apothecary
Website: https://www.theluckyhoneybee.com/
More great businesses to visit:
- WORD Bookstore – 123 Newark Ave
- Kanibal & Co – 197 Montgomery St
- Little Batch Candle Co – littlebatchcandleco.com
- Hemp Social – 521 Jersey Ave
- CoolVines – 276 Grove St, 350 Warren St
- Riverview Wine – 43 Bowers St
For new parents
Whether it’s their first child or their fourth, every parent with young children can use a bit of help in their routine. Gift that new parent in your life cute baby clothes or even a membership to a local activity center.
Feather & Bone
About: Skincare brand for babies and moms
Website: https://www.featherandboneco.com/
Hazel Baby
199 Montgomery St
17 McWilliams Pl
About: Shop with sustainable toys for babies and young children
Website: https://www.hazelbaby.com/
The Little Gym
380 Newark Ave
About: Children’s gymnastics center offering classes and events
Website: https://www.thelittlegym.com/jerseycitynj
More great businesses to visit:
- Liberty Science Center – 222 Jersey City Blvd
- Bambino Chef – 213 Newark Ave
- Luna de Papel – 321 Communipaw Ave
For the foodie with a sweet tooth
Who doesn’t love a sweet treat? Put together a box of chocolates, cookies, and more with some of our favorite local spots.
Bang Cookies
1183 Summit Ave
128 Newark Ave
About: Cookie shop with all-natural, organic cookies
Website: https://www.bangcookies.com/
Baonanas
181 Monticello Ave
210 Hudson St
About: Banana pudding shop
Website: https://www.baonanas.com/
Milk Sugar Love
19 McWilliams Pl
About: Organic ice cream shop with baked goods
Website: http://www.milksugarlove.com/
Jam Cakery
326 5th St
About: Vegan dessert shop
Website: https://www.jamcakeryevents.com/
More great businesses to visit:
- Dulce de Leche Bakery – 376 Central Ave
- Torico – 20 Erie St
- Lee Sims Chocolates – 743 Bergen Ave
- Cocoa Bakery – 475 Central Ave, 275 Grand St
- Stack Creamery – 465 Central Ave
