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    Gussy's Cafe

    4.3 (73 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Hailey L.

    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

    Weiting H.

    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.

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    Dara R.

    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!

    The BEC-ky Sandwich
    Vincent Y.

    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.

    Chipotle Sunrise, Goin' Back to Cali, Matcha Strawberry
    Maris C.

    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.

    Iced Latte
    Katarina L.

    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.

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    Dee T.

    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 .

    Josephine L.

    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.

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    Kimberly H.

    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.

    Gussys Cubano
    Sal M.

    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

    Karina U.

    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.

    Cup Turkey Chili that I had one day
    Quiana W.

    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!

    Tuna Melt, Pesto Chicken Sandwich, & Sweet Potato Fries
    Najwa G.

    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.

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    Good food, good vibes, this place has been a super reliable options for whenever I'm looking for a good, safe option in NJ

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    Food is so good here I've only ever ordered for pickup but the environment also seems lovely :)

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    The food is delicious and the staff can't be any friendlier. Our new favorite breakfast spot.

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