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I visited on Christmas and ordered egg benedict and beetroot latte. I found a green bug that looks like a stink bug dead, upside down, fully intact of every part in veggies in egg benedict. I took it to the counter and showed it to them. The server asked if it was alive or dead when I found them. I told him it was dead and looked steamed....like it matters... Long story short I asked for refund but they said they have to ask their manager who's not coming back that day since it is holiday and I would need to wait until next day for refund so I end up getting a cheesecake instead. The cheesecake tasted little sour so initially I thought it went bad. Also it tasted like it's been sitting in the fridge for a long time. You know when you taste fridge smell from the food. I lost sanitation of their food and will not recommend it to anyone
I came here for brunch on a Saturday with a couple of my friends around 12:30 p.m. and it was rather busy. It was frustrating because you order at the counter and then you go find a seat to sit down, but there were people who were taking up larger tables by themselves so that there were very limited place to sit. I ordered their veggie omelette and instead of their home fries I opted for regular fries with a $1 up charge. The fries were delicious, properly crisp shoe string fries. The omelette was okay. The egg was really thin and didn't feel like it was actually three eggs. The omelette was loaded with lots of vegetables inside which was what was great. I also ordered one of their fall special soups which was the Coconut curry butternut squash soup. And that was not good at all. It was more of a puree than a soup, and it was so thick that I felt like I was eating a curry paste. I was expecting more of a cream soup but it really looked like baby food. I also ordered a chocolate croissant and that came fully fresh and very flaky as if it was just made out of the oven.
This place was packed for a reason. We really enjoyed the food, Gussy's had a ton of options from pastries to breakfast sandwiches. I ordered an Americano which was excellent. I will definitely go back and try something else. The only complaint was how loud it was with all the people. The seating was limited.
Food: We got the Goin' Back to Cali, the Chipotle Sunrise Sandwich, and the Matcha Strawberry. Before ordering the guy at the counter said the ciabbata bread was massive, but when the Cali came I was disappointed by the size as the presentation made it dinky and I was expecting more height in the sandwich. We had different standards of what 'massive' meant. Flavor was still okay (some might think it's bland if they prefer saltier) as the pesto mayo and avocado gave it a bit of moisture and creaminess to the grilled white chicken to make it less dry. If it had some arugula, I think it would have made it better. As for the Chipotle Sunrise, it looked pretty decent but that was because the arugula gave it the height, but if you looked at it it was just egg, cheese, sauce/chili, and arugula. The chili sauce was spicy and sour which we dont think went well with the sandwich. If it had another protein instead it would have been better. The strawberry matcha was nothing special and for the price was expecting it to be larger and in a nicer container as we saw someone else with a larger and nicer cup who ordered a matcha with ube foam. Overall for the price you pay, it was not worth. Maybe we got the wrong items. Then again, it's Jersey City. Service: The good thing about this place is that you order at the counter and you don't have to pay tip for sit down. Ambiance was simple and clean. If you're pressed for time, this spot is casual enough to grab a bite to eat.
Friendly, kind and fast service, good coffee and a fantastic looking food menu. What's not to love. There is SO much space in here, the next time I want a spot in the area to pull out my laptop and get some work done, I will need to remember Gussy's. My oat milk latte (the usual) was strong and delicious and perfect on a long walk paired with a hot day. It feels a little corporate, but not really in a bad way. But it is certainly not a hole in the wall. With lots of space and a big food and drink menu, I'd definitely check it out.
The name of this place always cracks me up. GUSSY anyway . This was my 2nd time going in here since they opened. I decided to give them a second chance since the first visit didn't go well. I got the breakfast platter with their cold brew pumpkin spice. The whole meal came out to $21 yikes ! I know extremely expensive but you have to understand it's downtown jersey city. EVERYTHING is expensive so, sometimes you gotta suck that up. My issue with the price is that the taste didn't match. The coffee was great but the food was a standard meal. Turkey bacon, sunny side up eggs, toast, and home fries. Truly nothing spectacular but not bad. The space is large and cozy. Very hipster new york vibes to it. It's wheelchair accessible. Has high chair for kids. Great picture taking spots , plenty of seats and a great variety of food/desserts. The staff were super friendly even for it being 7am in the morning lol and whoever was cooking made our food super fast and even brought it out to us. If you're in the area and don't mind the price check this place out . If not for the food then the coffee .
I think they forgot to season my Breakfast Hash. It was REALLY, really bland. Like potato salad at a country club golf tournament bland. And they forgot to add sausage until I was halfway done my bowl--the server came by with the sausage cut up on a separate plate. The Pomegranate Lemonade, on the other hand, was too sweet. Go figure.
We ate here for breakfast before leaving New York and the breakfast and brunch was really good. I had the pancakes with fruit and turkey bacon! Clean place, quick service grab your food and sit down.
A great order at the counter type of breakfast spot -- they also make some good coffee. i ordered the egg florentine which I very much enjoyed, but unfortunately got food poisoning about an hour later. I chalked it up to a fluke & am looking forward to coming back and trying something different
Things they do well: fried eggs, GF options, Caesar salad on GF wrap, GF pancakes, whipped cream, and the flavor on the fried chicken. Things they could improve on: pricing, potato crispness, bacon crispiness, and I didn't really get what made it a churro latte besides the cinnamon flavor. Overall, pretty good though.
Gussys is a cute cafe that sells both good breakfast and a great lunch. They sell breakfast all day and while I haven't had breakfast there yet, the pancakes look amazing. I've been a few times on my lunch break and the salads are my favorite. I've gotten a Greek Salad with Cajun chicken for the win! The ingredients were fresh and the dressing that the use is pretty good. Also the sweet potato fries are really good. I've also had the pleasure of having their Turkey Chili that doesn't come too often. The turkey chili was amazing however I haven't been able to catch when they have it again. I hope they bring it back! The ambiance is inviting and vibrant which I enjoy. The staff have always been friendly. It is one of my go to spots for lunch!
Gussy's Cafe has some fantastic brunch and lunch items and is worthy of visiting if you're in Jersey City (which I rarely am haha). My friend and I got the tuna melt, pesto chicken sandwich, and sweet potato fries. Everything was affordable, fresh, and tasty- what's not to love? All in all, Gussy's is great.
Gussy's has been on my list to try for a while, and it did not disappoint!! Ordered the BEC-ky sandwich and a cold brew (one with oat milk). The BEC-ky did not disappoint! Around $9 for the sandwich so a bit pricey, but had great quality ingredients, a perfectly cooked egg, and the bun was delicious! The cold brews were $5 each and solid cold brews. Overall, the prices are a little steep - Worth it for the food, maybe not worth it for the drink. Gussy's does a happy hour from 3-6PM with discounted drinks, so will try then! What sets Gussy's apart is the service - The entire staff was friendly and conversational and the food was brought out quickly! Quite a spacious space for a cafe in the area, with bar/stool seating out the window, some 4 person tables, booths for a larger party, and a couple of two person tables. Decor is chic and clean - with flowers on each table and a fun neon sign!
What an awesome cafe! My fiancé and I have been past here tons of times in the past couple of years and finally came in for breakfast. I had a the French Toast, which was so big and fluffy -- even had to take some home! The iced coffee was really fresh and their staff is super friendly, being personable and courteous! Will definitely come back to try their other goodies! read more
Been to Gussys a few times for bfast. Cant really go wrong with eggs.. but their lunch was a bit disappointing. Recently tried their Cali chicken sando and it was underwhelming. Little filling with moderate tasting bread at best. I'm sure Gussys has their best sellers but their sandos are not it. Their bfast is great though! read more
Came here on a Friday morning for a nice and relaxing breakfast while responding to some emails. Unlike the weekend crowd, it was quite quiet and mostly filled with a few students, families with young kids, and remote workers like me. The inside is nice and bright so it offers a great start to your morning. Also, the wifi is pretty good so no issues from a work perspective. I ordered an avocado toast along with a cold brew. This has somewhat been a routine of mine since moving here and I haven't really been disappointed anywhere I've gone. This was no different. Loved the picked onion addition too. Now - the pricing is not necessarily breakfast pricing. Expect to spend around $20 for both a breakfast item and coffee like I did. But if you have the means to do so, then you might as well. read more
I visited on Christmas and ordered egg benedict and beetroot latte. I found a green bug that looks like a stink bug dead, upside down, fully intact of every part in veggies in egg benedict. I took it to the counter and showed it to them. The server asked if it was alive or dead when I found them. I told him it was dead and looked steamed....like it matters... Long story short I asked for refund but they said they have to ask their manager who's not coming back that day since it is holiday and I would need to wait until next day for refund so I end up getting a cheesecake instead. The cheesecake tasted little sour so initially I thought it went bad. Also it tasted like it's been sitting in the fridge for a long time. You know when you taste fridge smell from the food. I lost sanitation of their food and will not recommend it to anyone read more
11 months ago
I came here for brunch on a Saturday with a couple of my friends around 12:30 p.m. and it was rather busy. It was frustrating because you order at the counter and then you go find a seat to sit down, but there were people who were taking up larger tables by themselves so that there were very limited place to sit. I ordered their veggie omelette and instead of their home fries I opted for regular fries with a $1 up charge. The fries were delicious, properly crisp shoe string fries. The omelette was okay. The egg was really thin and didn't feel like it was actually three eggs. The omelette was loaded with lots of vegetables inside which was what was great. I also ordered one of their fall special soups which was the Coconut curry butternut squash soup. And that was not good at all. It was more of a puree than a soup, and it was so thick that I felt like I was eating a curry paste. I was expecting more of a cream soup but it really looked like baby food. I also ordered a chocolate croissant and that came fully fresh and very flaky as if it was just made out of the oven. read more
2 years ago
This place was packed for a reason. We really enjoyed the food, Gussy's had a ton of options from pastries to breakfast sandwiches. I ordered an Americano which was excellent. I will definitely go back and try something else. The only complaint was how loud it was with all the people. The seating was limited. read more
Food: We got the Goin' Back to Cali, the Chipotle Sunrise Sandwich, and the Matcha Strawberry. Before ordering the guy at the counter said the ciabbata bread was massive, but when the Cali came I was disappointed by the size as the presentation made it dinky and I was expecting more height in the sandwich. We had different standards of what 'massive' meant. Flavor was still okay (some might think it's bland if they prefer saltier) as the pesto mayo and avocado gave it a bit of moisture and creaminess to the grilled white chicken to make it less dry. If it had some arugula, I think it would have made it better. As for the Chipotle Sunrise, it looked pretty decent but that was because the arugula gave it the height, but if you looked at it it was just egg, cheese, sauce/chili, and arugula. The chili sauce was spicy and sour which we dont think went well with the sandwich. If it had another protein instead it would have been better. The strawberry matcha was nothing special and for the price was expecting it to be larger and in a nicer container as we saw someone else with a larger and nicer cup who ordered a matcha with ube foam. Overall for the price you pay, it was not worth. Maybe we got the wrong items. Then again, it's Jersey City. Service: The good thing about this place is that you order at the counter and you don't have to pay tip for sit down. Ambiance was simple and clean. If you're pressed for time, this spot is casual enough to grab a bite to eat. read more
2 years ago
Friendly, kind and fast service, good coffee and a fantastic looking food menu. What's not to love. There is SO much space in here, the next time I want a spot in the area to pull out my laptop and get some work done, I will need to remember Gussy's. My oat milk latte (the usual) was strong and delicious and perfect on a long walk paired with a hot day. It feels a little corporate, but not really in a bad way. But it is certainly not a hole in the wall. With lots of space and a big food and drink menu, I'd definitely check it out. read more
The name of this place always cracks me up. GUSSY anyway . This was my 2nd time going in here since they opened. I decided to give them a second chance since the first visit didn't go well. I got the breakfast platter with their cold brew pumpkin spice. The whole meal came out to $21 yikes ! I know extremely expensive but you have to understand it's downtown jersey city. EVERYTHING is expensive so, sometimes you gotta suck that up. My issue with the price is that the taste didn't match. The coffee was great but the food was a standard meal. Turkey bacon, sunny side up eggs, toast, and home fries. Truly nothing spectacular but not bad. The space is large and cozy. Very hipster new york vibes to it. It's wheelchair accessible. Has high chair for kids. Great picture taking spots , plenty of seats and a great variety of food/desserts. The staff were super friendly even for it being 7am in the morning lol and whoever was cooking made our food super fast and even brought it out to us. If you're in the area and don't mind the price check this place out . If not for the food then the coffee . read more
2 years ago
I think they forgot to season my Breakfast Hash. It was REALLY, really bland. Like potato salad at a country club golf tournament bland. And they forgot to add sausage until I was halfway done my bowl--the server came by with the sausage cut up on a separate plate. The Pomegranate Lemonade, on the other hand, was too sweet. Go figure. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
We ate here for breakfast before leaving New York and the breakfast and brunch was really good. I had the pancakes with fruit and turkey bacon! Clean place, quick service grab your food and sit down. read more
A great order at the counter type of breakfast spot -- they also make some good coffee. i ordered the egg florentine which I very much enjoyed, but unfortunately got food poisoning about an hour later. I chalked it up to a fluke & am looking forward to coming back and trying something different read more
Things they do well: fried eggs, GF options, Caesar salad on GF wrap, GF pancakes, whipped cream, and the flavor on the fried chicken. Things they could improve on: pricing, potato crispness, bacon crispiness, and I didn't really get what made it a churro latte besides the cinnamon flavor. Overall, pretty good though. read more
Gussys is a cute cafe that sells both good breakfast and a great lunch. They sell breakfast all day and while I haven't had breakfast there yet, the pancakes look amazing. I've been a few times on my lunch break and the salads are my favorite. I've gotten a Greek Salad with Cajun chicken for the win! The ingredients were fresh and the dressing that the use is pretty good. Also the sweet potato fries are really good. I've also had the pleasure of having their Turkey Chili that doesn't come too often. The turkey chili was amazing however I haven't been able to catch when they have it again. I hope they bring it back! The ambiance is inviting and vibrant which I enjoy. The staff have always been friendly. It is one of my go to spots for lunch! read more
11 months ago
Gussy's Cafe has some fantastic brunch and lunch items and is worthy of visiting if you're in Jersey City (which I rarely am haha). My friend and I got the tuna melt, pesto chicken sandwich, and sweet potato fries. Everything was affordable, fresh, and tasty- what's not to love? All in all, Gussy's is great. read more
4 years ago
Gussy's has been on my list to try for a while, and it did not disappoint!! Ordered the BEC-ky sandwich and a cold brew (one with oat milk). The BEC-ky did not disappoint! Around $9 for the sandwich so a bit pricey, but had great quality ingredients, a perfectly cooked egg, and the bun was delicious! The cold brews were $5 each and solid cold brews. Overall, the prices are a little steep - Worth it for the food, maybe not worth it for the drink. Gussy's does a happy hour from 3-6PM with discounted drinks, so will try then! What sets Gussy's apart is the service - The entire staff was friendly and conversational and the food was brought out quickly! Quite a spacious space for a cafe in the area, with bar/stool seating out the window, some 4 person tables, booths for a larger party, and a couple of two person tables. Decor is chic and clean - with flowers on each table and a fun neon sign! read more
Popped into Jersey to visit a friend & was taken to Gussy's for breakfast. The service was great and they have good vibes. The breakfast burrito was quite delicious (the salsa is really good) and the quantity was above par. They provide a glass jug you can dispense your own water from. The staff is very friendly & helpful. Props to the staff member I saw run out & wipe down the table & floor when someone spilled their coffee. They topped off his coffee too! read more
I was on the way home from a great spin class at Cycle Bar. I need a good hefty brunch and went with the breakfast burrito and a chai latte. The place was buzzing with people and seating is first come first served as it is not too big. There errands tables and high top seating by the window. I ordered my food at the counter and you take a number to your table. I had nice seat to myself and waited while my food arrived. They arrived with my food in timely matter. The chai latte was okay, wish it was a bit sweet and the breakfast burrito was pretty good with some salsa in the side. I would definitely come back after a class or a cute date with my partner or friends. read more
2 years ago
Got a tuna melt and added bacon to it- delicious. Fast service and consistent quality. Love this spot! read more
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I've searched high and low, and have finally found my favorite breakfast sandwich in Jersey City. + The Bec-Ky ($8.95): Two fried eggs, bacon, and cheese on a croissant--absolute breakfast sandwich perfection. Over the past year, I've tried about 8 or 9 different bacon, egg, and cheeses around JC and this is by far the best and the price is reasonable too. The croissant itself is also perfectly flaky and buttery, and I'll be trying the chocolate croissant next time. The staff are always friendly and there's plenty of seating available on weekday mornings. Definitely recommend for getting brunch with a friend or with little ones. read more
4 years ago
Love their breakfast sandwiches and iced coffee! Perfect for a quick, casual and delicious breakfast stop! I've tried their egg breakfast sandwich which comes with tons of eggs, bacon, cheese on a fluffy and soft brioche bun I also tried the ice latte which was really good as well! Quick, friendly service and yummy food makes this a great spot that we've returned to a few times for breakfast! read more
Went for brunch with the family. It's a rectangular restaurant where you order at the register then take a seat and they bring the food to your table. When the food started to come out, it was brought at different times so two of us got our food before the other two. What was ordered: Avocado toast with an egg, Breakfast Hash, a sandwich called "the gussy", A vegetable omelette with turkey sausage,the vegetable Benedict, and two black coffees. Overall the food was good. The vegetable omelet was stuffed with vegetables. The turkey sausage (2 pieces) was good. The potatoes were soggy and mushy and we left them over. The toast was multi-grain and very good. The Benedict was a big portion. Very tasty and the poached eggs were outstanding. The avocado toast very good but their was an up charge for the egg. The hash was very good and seasoned well. It needed more egg. One egg was not enough. The gussy sandwich was very good and tasty. The coffee was strong and bold. The coffee cups themselves were solid. The staff was friendly. Half way through the meal, the restaurant filled up with people waiting for food. It was so loud it was hard to hear our company talk. Would consider coming back if I was in the area. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
The ambiance was bright and welcoming. I loved the decor , yellow is a great accent color for a breakfast spot. The breakfast grain bowl had great flavors with a combo of egg, avocado, farro, spinach, feta, and zaatar seasoning. My matcha latte was frothy even with the oatmilk. This place was a great way to start my Saturday morning. read more
2 years ago
Excellent service and food. The cafe is very spacious and comfortable with a clean bathroom. read more
3 years ago
Might be the best french toast I've ever had, very cinnamon and came with fresh fruit on top. Got to meet the owner, Gus. He was taking orders, circling back with tables on our food, and checking with his staff. Seemed like an amazing environment! read more
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Came here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon after reading all the amazing reviews, turned out to be mediocre at best. My boyfriend got the Canadian Eggs Benedict and said the potatoes were undercooked and lacked flavor. Later he found a piece of eggshell (pictured) in the eggs. My lox bagel had fresh arugula and was tasty overall but the salmon was not fresh and gummy. Overall, not crazy about this place. read more
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