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.

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.

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

Very cute cafe with perhaps the largest quiche selection I've seen! If I was in this part of town…read moremore often I'm sure I'd be a regular. Ample setting options and a very chill vibe.

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.

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.

Tasty baked goods, but some inconsistencies!!…read more I visited Prato Bakery recently and had a mixed experience. Some pastries were fresh and flavorful, while others felt a bit dry or overbaked. The quality wasn't consistent across all items I tried. The bakery has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff was friendly, though service was a little slow during busy hours. Pricing seemed fair for what you get, but not exceptional. Overall, Prato Bakery is a decent spot for a quick treat, but better consistency in baked goods would make it stand out more.

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.

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!

Cute little chocolate store, friends have brought over pastries before that were very good. The…read morechocolate and regular croissants were just ok - ended up buying some 72% chocolate bar with nuts and candied ginger to bring back to SF.

Probably some of the best chai in jersey city, definitely in the downtown area in my opinion. They…read moremake stuff from scratch and the difference is noticeable. Staff was attentive and quick when I went. My only small complaint is that it's not the greatest place to study/work. Not many seats and the music was a bit loud to drown out. Otherwise no complaints.

I'll never be upset that I found another Hidden Grounds location. They have been one of my favorite…read morecafes ever since my RU days (IYKYK, so much love to the OG on Easton Ave), and I love to see them grow and grow. I stumbled in with a hankering for a chai latte on a day walking around downtown JC and when I saw HG, it was an easy choice. While almost all cafes will make a chai latte, few do it better than Hidden Grounds. That was my only try for the visit, but I already know I love their pastries, specifically those rose donuts. They had a few tables that were all available and had no problem with me having my pup with me. Only good things to report. Get the chai!