I was out for a walk break on a WFH day and happened upon this place. Being new in JC I have been…read moreexploring around the Historic Downtown area a lot lately. But not enough in the specific area ITV is in (that'll change now). What a great vibe for a midday cappuccino and pastry! The available furniture enhances the ambience rather than detracts. "Kev" my barista, was super friendly and pulled a beauty of a cappuccino for me. Smooth, flavorful, very well balanced drink. Definitely deserves to become a regular haunt.

First time stopping by and I'll definitely be back. Into The Void is a really cute coffee and…read moreantique shop with great coffee, Balthazar pastries, and really unique art. It's got a great, homey feeling, like a place where they make an effort to learn your name. Almost all the art and furniture is available for purchase. I highly suggest checking out everything in the back room. Seating if you're just hanging out is a little tight, but it didn't seem like the type of place to get absurdly crowded with people sitting.

Nice, quaint french cafe just off Newark Ave and 2nd Street. Nice place for people to grab a cup of…read morecoffee, eat a pastry, and perhaps get a work done, meet a friend, or whatever you choose. I came here for an avocado toast and a cold brew. The avocado toast had a very nice presentation with the cucumber and radish chops. The avocado isn't really seasoned, but you don't need it. The croissant bread is quite nice. Super chil vibe.

A gem in JC, no frills service and clean. Also a cute people watching spot. The food is solid and…read moreyou know they bake well cause the French also go here. Raclette: this was good but surprising as I thought baguette is always long. This time is round. Never less, solid sandwich Pear tart: not too sweet Mocha: just the right amount of chocolate and coffee

Wonderful little coffee nook inside CoolVines. I was looking for coffee at 7 pm and didn't want…read moreStarbucks or Dunkin'. Butler came in clutch! The woman helping me was friendly as can be, and the americano I ordered was spot on. There was some seating available, if you needed it, and their menu boasted all the traditional drinks (matcha included!). Check 'em out!

Beginning in May, Butler Cafe will begin charging $0.50 if you do not bring your own cup to…read morepurchase their coffee. HAVE YOU LOST TOUCH WITH REALITY OR DO WE NOT KNOW HOW TO MANAGE BOTTOM LINES IN 2026? There's practically a new coffee shop opening up in Jersey city every month. Where do we get such an absurd idea. This isn't the using reuseable bags at the grocery store model, these are fundamentals, if you're going to pass the cost of cups because we can't do math in 2026, you won't be lasting much longer. Thank you for the last 3 years of a great experience , especially at the grove st coffee cart. Best of luck. You lost another customer.

Just the absolute best Italian cafe anywhere. The cantonucci (cookie-like treats with chocolate or…read morefig or prune) are my favorite! I love the fig ones. The mini sandwiches are perfect. The bread and cheese to die for!!!!! Never go away Prato, u r my favorite place for Italian goodies!!!!!

This place is an awesome Italian bakery with several locations around jersey city. They make their…read morefocaccia in house, and have an awesome vibe. I've had a few of their too good to go bags that were very good and decided to stop in for the real thing. I asked the guy at the counter what their most popular sandwich was and he said recently it was the Brontë. Excellent, excellent recommendation! Such a good sandwich, such good bread, wonderful flavor, and really excellent service as well.

I like the variety of drinks they have on the menu. And the food they serve looks delicious. It's a…read morecute and inviting shop. My boba tea was close to $9 and not worth it. I got crystal boba in it, I walked out and realized it's not in the drink. They reserved me the drink with double boba which was nice. Though too much. The plastic boba straws crack the instant they go in the cup, I couldn't even use it because it was like just sucking up air. Also the lemons still have seeds and I almost swallowed multiple seeds. And on the lemon there was still the sticker! Gross.

Got a strawberry sago coconut milk it was exactly like the picture. My GF who doesn't like coconut…read moreliked this drink. It was pretty good, a little sweet and no ice was in the drink so it gets warm quick. 8/10

Peach season is back and so is my favorite peach drink…read more The Peach Cheese was full of big, juicy peach pieces. You can really taste the difference when drinks are made with fresh fruit. The Pineapple Bobo with coconut milk was another good one. Pineapple and boba worked surprisingly well together. Black Grape Cheese is still my go-to. I always get it with no sugar and it's honestly not sweet at all. Mango Sago is my husband's favorite. Even with no added sugar, it's still naturally sweet because the mango is so ripe. For fresh fruit tea in JC, this is still my favorite spot. Get the seasonal fruit drinks while they're available. And you might get lucky and see the cute guy working behind the counter.

more like a 3.5 out of 5 stars. i was in town for a business trip, and this place wasn't too far…read morefrom my hotel. I walked here about 30 mins before closing, and it was empty. Heads up, this place is extremely small, i don't even recall any area inside to sit. Think all orders here are for to go. When i arrived, i order via a kiosk and the person making the drink was able to make it fairly quickly. ended up getting a mango sago drink. most boba places i go to now, i typically order a version of a mango sago drink. guess i'm in my mango era. overall, decent place to get your milk tea / boba drink.

I am still a big fan of Matcha Yuzu Opera. It is simply delicious especially when matcha sponges…read morewere made very moist. I get disappointed if it was sold out or the chef didn't make it on my visit. The spread of Yuzu Marmalade on top of the cake makes big difference. When it was replaced by squeezes of white butter cream, it became totally different taste and flavor, which i didn't care at all. The white milky cream in between layers tastes so good as well. It blends perfectly with matcha sponge and Yuzu marmalade in your mouth. I have also tried a madelane raspberry cheesecake, a madelane lemon cheesecake, a chocolate hazelnut opera, and a flan. Both cheesecakes were very flavorful and could spread raspberry or lemon flavor in my mouth right after the first bite. I liked both very much. I also really liked a chocolate hazelnut opera. Its chocolate hazelnut cream was so good. In the end, I liked all of their "opera" cakes. Flan was okay. Not my favorite. It was just a baked version of flan. It's too simple.

If you're a chocolate purist, this is your new happy place. I stopped in and tried the…read morechocolate-dipped Madeleines, and they were perfection - soft, fluffy, and coated in a high-quality chocolate that actually snaps when you bite in. My friend's hot chocolate was also excellent - rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. I spent a good five minutes just staring at the display case, especially the pistachio cake and lemon cheesecake. I'll be back for a full pastry run soon!

Quick service and dog friendly with a treat jar. I typically go for their iced matcha lattes…read more They have multiple tables and seating. Great for grabbing coffee with friends (including outside tables) or working.

Ordered: Pistachio Donut (~$6)…read moreMughul Rose Chai (~$7) Lavender Honey Latte (~$7) Aya's take: I don't know why it's taken me this long to try Hidden Grounds but we finally made it! I love that Hidden Grounds was started here in NJ and it's great to see how much they've expanded since. The Mughul Rose Chai was the definition of soothing, aromatic, and fragrant. If you liked a spiced drink, you will love this! It was perfect on a chilly day. I might adjust the sweetness level next time. The Lavender Honey Latte was a good try but the lavender wasn't as pronounced as the flavors in the Mughul Rose Chai. The Pistachio Donut didn't taste super fresh but it was surprisingly not dry. The pistachio on top could use more flavor honestly but it paired well with our drinks. This location is pretty small so I'd probably go to their other locations with more seating & variety next time.

One word - YUM! Love…read moretheir lavender rose latte and the variety of flavors offered here. Tried their donuts and they're tasty - more on the baked, cake type donut. I do suggest small boxes for the donuts that have a whipped topping. I had an almond donut with a whipped topping and it was tricky to take out the bag without getting the cream lost inside. The Belgium bacon, egg and cheese was really tasty and filling. Eggs were cooked nicely, bacon was the perfect saltiness to it (but I did expect sliced of bacon not crumbled as it wasn't specified on the menu), I had the maple syrup on the side and I loved being able to just dip it when I wanted as opposed to having it mixed in the sandwich as it originally is made. Service was great - friendly, welcoming and helpful for a first timer! (Well, second after this review lol). Ambience is laid back. Great for gathering with friends or enjoying a cafe alone.

Overall: B // 4 stars…read more Intriguing breakfast spots with interesting brunch fare favorites in avocado toast, french toast, and acai bowls. They also have unique espresso drinks to try of reasonable quality. (French Toast: B) - Light and fluffy french toast which is a light way to start the morning. (Rose Lavender Latte: A) - High intensity in espresso with a distinct floral note as well. Pretty and tasty. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats

Came here for a quick sweet treat and had a great experience thanks to the staff! They let me bring…read moremy dog inside which was very kind and we just stayed seated after ordering in a corner politely, minding our own business. Space was cute - definitely gave off cafe vibes. There weren't many other customers and while they were out of an ingredient I wanted, the taste of the pudding I got was super satisfying and delicious. Overall, solid dessert spot and I love the customizations!

I was invited to a lunch recently, and was in a pinch to get a sweet treat as a token of…read moreappreciation. This place popped up on my map and as a banana pudding enthusiast I absolutely had to come check it out. It was a little annoying that they had already run out of party trays and so I had to settle for getting 2 pints instead. The girls at the register were super friendly though, and tried everything to make the packaging look super cute and presentable. The ube banana pudding is so unique and to die for. The regular banana pudding is also really really good. Overall, I also really like the aesthetic of this place, you could totally sit here and enjoy your dessert. My friends absolutely devoured both the puddings I got, and they were a total hit. If you are in JC, this has to be your go to dessert spot.