Excellent service and coffee. I had a lovely cappuccino and a Nutella foccacina. Everything was made fresh & served promptly. The people working there were friendly and efficient, and the place was clean. I liked the vibe and found it charming. The foccacina was delicious and worth the cheat day. read more

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I stopped by this bakery in Jersey City (very near to grove path) for a quick coffee and bite. The cold vanilla latte I had was decent -- nothing to rave about. For a snack, I went with the Caprese on bread; again, fine, but not something I'd come back for. The café itself is lovely though -- bright, cozy, and with a really nice vibe. The staff at the counter were super friendly and welcoming, which definitely added to the experience. The fun surprise? There's a door inside that connects to a brewery next door -- and that place has this awesome train-station-themed interior! They even had a few upcoming events listed, so I might swing by for their happy hour sometime. Overall, Prato Bakery has a nice setup and friendly service, but for me, the food and coffee were just okayish. read more

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Called ahead to buy a sheet of their focaccia bread and the guy working that day (young man) was really nice. He was going to wait for me to get there since I wasn't able to come until close to their closing time. When I got there, the guy didn't know how to package the sheet of focaccia for me to take it to-go.. There was no bag big enough for us to take it which I thought was strange since they sell the bread by the sheets.... So I just asked him to saran wrap it for me. He was struggling a bit to wrap it and no one else was there to help him. The focaccia bread was good but they only have plain focaccia; nothing special or unique in flavor/seasonings. I think they should have other options available since they are known for their focaccia. I was pretty disappointed to find out they only had plain. It was very thin also for focaccia, I expected it to be a bit more bread-y in the center of the bread. It had a lot of outer crust which was on the harder side so eating it wasn't as bread-y as I was hoping for. Good for about 3-4 days after buying. Parking is very limited and only street parking available. read more

I was skeptical at first with the sandwiches on cold display - but after it was heated up, I was transported to my days in Italy. AMAZING sandwiches - though on the pricy side, one can certainly can be shared amongst 2 people. Drinks themselves were nothing special- but my very friendly staff member running the show was great. I was grateful they opened early enough for a savory breakfast, and they certainly have a good number of seating. Counting the days to go back and try more. read more

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Go here! The food and coffee will take you to Tuscany, or as close as you can be without being in Italy. Legit espresso, and food. I will be back to try the baked goods. They even sell prosciutto by the slice to take home. The service was also very friendly. I accidentally dropped my food and they graciously redid my food. read more

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(Tookout 12/31/21 FR @ 2:30pm): The Italian city of Prato representing the Tuscany region and its baked goods in Jersey City! On Day 12 of my vacation as I visited a very dear friend for the Christmas and New Year holidays, we spent an afternoon at Departed Soles Brewing Co. when I craved for something to eat, and the only close quick option was Prato Bakery. The brewery had no snacks whatsoever, and the pickings were slim on this block with the exception of Prato Bakery which was next door in the same business complex. I was all good with Italian pastries, but would this pair well and absorb some of the alcohol that was being consumed!? PURCHASE Potatoes & Rosemary Focaccia ($3.95): Truth be told, this was the first thing I saw upon entering and was sold. I've made a similar dish at home both baked and in a skillet sans focaccia. This pizza of sorts was hearty piled with sizable potato slices that nearly covered the entire bread along with a light sprinkling of rosemary and plenty of olive oil. The bread had decent thickness, some airiness, and a light crunch around the edges. This treat served its purpose, but I sorely wished it was warm because it definitely would have tasted so much better https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=si1iPeNuK26e-ji9orm9oQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE I was basically on a drive-by mission, and I had a sneaking feeling that the staff was preparing to close soon (they were), so I got a young male's attention and pointed out exactly what I wanted. At this point, I should've asked if they could warm it up but didn't want to give him more work since it was New Years Eve after all. I was in and out in less than five minutes with little to no pleasantries - no worries. PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) We took the light rail to the Harsimus Cove stop and walked about 10 minutes to the burgeoning arts district. They didn't have an onsite lot. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Bay St. and surrounding side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A long open layout with the main focus the extended counter and display cases https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=U9VlW91K5Sm9XU_abBoIzg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw while an assortment of chairs/tables and cushier furniture was spread out from one end of the store to the other. Plenty of natural lighting came through all the glass walls that ran the length of the business while standard electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. I couldn't recall any TVs or background music. I literally made my way only to a small corner of the place. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=GzbTGNuf4rqC35l4r4qx9A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Temperatures were in the 40s, so I was bundled-up from head-to-toe. Otherwise, this place was totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Prato Bakery served its immediate purpose and would like to explore them further next time I visited, although I would be more inclined to try some actual Italian pastries if they had those. Otherwise, it had more of a coffee shop feel than a bakery. My food was good, the price seemed comparable, it seemed like they had many other goodies to try, and the service was what it was. And, it was always a pleasure to support small local mom & pop businesses like this one. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $4.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, although I used my Mastercard because the brewery held onto my primary method of payment, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

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I love going to a bakery, this one's my go too. It's in my neighborhood and love their baked sandwiches Ordered butter croissant it's a must. They have homemade pistachio sauce which is my favorite read more

Prato Bakery - Focaccia Tomato & Onions Pan Brioche VEGETARIAN - NEW - Stracchino, mushrooms, arugula Espresso - Double Espresso Latte - Regular Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Unbelievable. Came to JC and was shocked in how great this place is. Espresso is as good as Italy. Sandwiches are great. It's a can't miss place. read more

Came to Prato to do some work and get a lunch and caffeine. It's fairly spacious and in an ideal location of Jersey City (5 minutes from the Grove St PATH). They have the standard cafe selection of drinks but have a few speciality items to snack on. Bakery staples, & specialty short bread sandwiches on focaccia bread, I had the Roma (prosciutto, roasted peppers, mozzarella) and it was pretty delicious when toasted. I believe they make them fresh every morning and just toast when ordered. My sandwich when toasted was good so no complaints. I may pass by when I'm the area but nothing to travel for given the fact that it felt like a standard cafe. No frills, no speciality drinks, nothing particular to remember them by. Still good nonetheless and I see this being a popular location for locals. Sorry no pictures as I was in work/grind mode and scarfed my sandwich and latte. Enjoy friends! read more

My wife and I have been to Prato Bakery several times. Our go-to order is a large latte/ iced-coffee and cortado with any of their pan brioche sandwiches or an item from their confectionery. We have never been disappointed ! I am very impressed with their consistency. The coffees were brewed to perfection each time and the slices are always great. I usually request for hot slices but that's just my preference. My favorite so far has been their Eggplant Caprese with a drizzle of Balsamic Vinaigrette. I also liked Nutella's Focaccine Super friendly staff, delicious coffee and comforting food makes for a great start to our weekends ;) read more

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Stylish spot, well thought out, clean, terrific espresso, served properly. The baked goods are excellent. Parking can be a dogs dinner, but if I lived within walking distance this would be my canteen! read more

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Friendly staff and delicious food. Great place for a quick lunch or dinner! Came here end of last week for a slice and an espresso and I was thoroughly impressed. This was my second time getting pizza from here. The bread is DELICIOUS and the portions are perfect. The espresso was really good too. Got myself a double. Great little neighborhood gem to check out read more

Prato Bakery - Double Espresso Tomatoes and Onions Focaccia Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I've been to this location multiple times and there's a reason I keep coming back. The staff are highly professional, the bakery is very clean and spacious, and the food and coffee are amazing. This place is my go-to and I always get my coffee from here. I've been to all the local cafes in the area and I can say with confidence that I love the coffee from here the most. Highly recommend read more

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We had the pleasure of hosting our post-wedding breakfast at Prato Bakery on Bay St and boy was it a hit with our guests. Not only did they close the place for our event, but they offered an amazing spread of treats (sweet and savory) along with coffee, tea and ready to drink items. Plus, the service and staff were top notch, attending to every guests need while keeping items replenished. We didn't need any additional decorations as the space is already so lovely, and it accommodated our group of 30+ perfectly. What a sweet way to end an already amazing weekend. We will certainly be back again -- 5 Stars!! read more

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Great vibe and lots of selection! This branch is larger than the Hoboken one. I am sooooo glad that I don't have to go Hoboken or the Newark Avenue location to grab some sandwiches and biscuits. The food is amazing as always! Definitely a great breakfast and lunch spot! read more

Cute cafe in the heart of downtown jersey city. Another good place to pick up coffee or any type of espresso drink. They also have a large selection of pastry items and as well as food such as sandwiches and pizza's. If you need a place to do work or study, this is a place you can hang out for hours. read more

Their bread and cookies are always stale. I purchased on a Sunday and blamed it on end of day/week inventory. But I just purchased on a Tuesday and still...everything tasted stale. And this has been an issue since this location opened. So so disappointing. Worst of all, there's only ever one or two employees there and no manager on-site to bring up the issue. Sometimes the employees will remove their masks or wear it below their nose as well. read more

25 minutes from when my credit card was charge to when the sandwich is actually being prepared. If you're in a hurry, do not come here.

The food and coffee is amazing here. Stumbling upon this place while walking around the neighborhood with my husband and I'm so glad we did! We made our own sandwich, had the olive focaccia, my husband had a double espresso and I had the hot chocolate. Everything was delicious! Will be back very soon! read more

if you're looking for authentic Italian cuisine, whether its grab and go or to chill abit, Prato Bakery is the place to be! The staff is very friendly and take careful sanitation precaution for COVID-19. I was blown away with the deliciousness of their Rustica sandwich and the quality of their hot cocoa! I only wish that they had more seating, but with the pandemic, I completely understand why not! I highly recommend to at least try Prato, maybe you'll fall in love like me! read more

Absolutely terrible. I took two bites from the potato rosemary focaccia I guess it was supposed to be. Dry and flavorless. I'm not kidding when I say it was awful. I figured maybe the pan brioche with Nutella would be ok. NO! One bite and I shoved it back in the bag. It was as if it was drying my mouth out while I chewed it. Pure trash. Everything looked awful but I tried it anyway. My fault. Really, you people aren't even trying. I know it's hard right now but plenty of people are putting out excellent food. What an absolute disappointment. read more

Regular customer of both Jersey City Prato locations (been going since they were on Erie St!) and it's become a staple for friends and family who visit us. The food is great and the staff is always very nice. Both locations are always very clean too read more