Great place for cookies and coffee plus the espressos are one of the best ones in town Too bad they lost the tables to sit in there because Jersey City just a limit of how many tables to have to put in because don't not a restaurant come by and support this place because it's a shame for them to close down for no reason Great place to come to and there a sandwich and cheese are amazing read more

Awesome sandwiches, coffee and pastries. My new favorite spot in JC to relax with the boy. read more

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Hands down the best coffee shop in Jersey City. Now I may be a bit biased since I live a block and a half away and happen to love Italian food more than anything in the world...BUT if you're looking for an unbeatable cappuccino and the best focaccia Jersey City has to offer, then Prato is the place to be! read more

Amazing new find on Washington Street. Had the Jersey Focaccia and it was very good. I really appreciated the quality of the prosciutto and the cheese. Will definitely be back to try some of the sweets. read more

I thought ive been to all the nice cafes in jc and have been complaining why theres not much options. But i was wrong. I think prayo covers it all. Good coffee. For snack: Quality biscotti that are authentic ( no oil no butter) , for lunch: good sand wiches, nice salami plate (freshly carved), italian foccacia. The first time I came here, i sat through all morning and afternoon ordering one after the other. Not yoo crowded and plenty of study spots. I will come here every weekend now! read more

Prato Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Stopped in for the first time today for a light lunch, a slice of their olive & tomatoes foccacia with an iced tea. Everything was great! Price and services were very good, will be coming back to try more soon! read more

My friend took me here on our way to work to get coffee. I decided to get a little treat too, so I got the little focaccia with Nutella sweet treat. So good! The coffee and food were both nice and fresh. read more

What a lovely bakery this is!! A welcome addition to jersey city. Really beautiful decor and delicious aromas upon walking in. We were on our way to dinner but could not pass up the opportunity to have a snack, we decided upon the almond cantuccis and the chocolate cantuccis and were not disappointed! The chocolate cantuccis were amazing with huge chunks of chocolate and the almonds ones so incredibly fresh. Will be back to try their pizza or sandwiches or bread. It all looked SO good! read more

I was so happy that I came by this place with my son. It is very accommodating for families with little kids because there is a play area in the front. The sandwiches are really, really fresh, large portioned, tasty and great prices for what you get. I would say in NY you pay double for the quality and portions you get here. Coffee is very good too and I would reccomend bringing home a mulitgrain loaf for only $3.50 or the biscotti's that are light, delicious and no fat! read more

This place smells great and is an awesome addition to the neighborhood. The coffee is great and baked goods are delicious. I love the pancioc. Can't wait to try the sandwiches. My only criticism would be to have one person preparing coffee and another taking orders. The line can move very slowly and I've left rather than wait up to ten minutes just to get a single baked good. read more

Chocolate cantucci = heaven. Rest everything is mediocre. The only problem is you need to buy minimum $5 in order to use credit card read more

Probably my goto cappuccino place when I'm by downtown jc. Love their biscottis!!! Their Nutella latte is nice treat(once in a while)

Prato Cafe is stiflingly hot inside when it's 55ºF outside. You'll be asked to give you order to three different people--at least two of whom will correct your pronunciation of their Italian breads. Once you've paid, you'll be served your latte in a plastic cup that looks stolen from a Pizza Hut lunch buffet and sit next to a woman on her mobile. Sure, the bread is good, but get in and out as quickly as possible. read more

One of my favorite places to grab a quick lunch in downtown JC. Their focaccia bread is the real deal, just the right amount of oil and salt. They have a great selection of prosciutto-based sandwiches that are very reasonably priced. The staff is always warm and welcoming and you can tell everyone really cares about making great food. Not a lot of choices, so don't go if you're expecting a whole bakery with 100s of sweets. But everything they do make is simple and delicious. read more

This is absolutely a delicious Italian Cafe with yummy focaccia sandwiches, pizza, and breads and of course biscotti. I plan to go back many more times. Clean, fresh and delicious place! read more

Was excited to try this quaint, charming cafe on the way home, known for their breads, which is what we had -- with Nutella. It's definitely a no fuss, pay at cashier cute cafe. Looking forward to coming back and trying some more. read more

Walking past Prato will make it hard for you not to go in. The smell alone from this little bakery is heavenly. If you love Nutella then you need to come here. Their pastries are amazing for breakfast/lunch. The Nutella and focaccia is to.die.for. So are the rest of their pastries. Service is a little slow but everyone I have dealt with is very friendly. Overall, definitely a must try in the Hamilton park neighborhood. read more

Great bakery! I like how the selection of foods are unique and seem more authentically Italian. The sandwiches don't have a lot of filling, but they are well made and delicious. Also tried the fresh donuts and they are so good - warm, airy, and not too sweet. Hoping to go here more regularly once the weather is warmer. read more

Showed up at this place to try to work a little bit. Had the house coffee with some munchies which were actually delicious. Set down and logged in to their Wi-Fi, which wasn't that great, but still could get some work done. Staff was very nice. I will definitely come back to work again and have some more food and try out other Italian goodies. If you want more tips check out my profile ;) read more

I love this place and cant wait for the new location to open so i can sit outside and eat my delicious lunch . This is my go to cafe on a daily basis . Always super fresh, super friendly , and super cheap. read more

How have I lived in Jersey City for so long and not discovered Prato Bakery?? The food is so fresh and delicious...their desserts are absolutely yummy! I stopped by recently and had the Siena sandwich. I also got the chocolate biscotti and bruti buoni - both were excellent! They make perfect "just thinking of you" gifts. I will definitely be stopping by more often! read more

Prato Bakery - Manhattan sandwich with a brutti buoni. SOOO delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I went to the jersey location this morning and I was shocked to see that the person working there was not using tongs. Yes, he had gloves, but it was quite disgusting to see him sticking his hands in the food that I was supposed to eat. Also, please make sure to place the dirty cloth that you se for cleaning in a different place and not next to the food. My rating is below zero. Hygiene is the first thing, especially in this period, so this in unacceptable. I posted this comment on their Instagram and the owner removed it twice. Shame on you read more

The absolute most delish cookies ever made. Totally addictive and so fresh! I loved this bakery when I stumbled upon it and then when they changed locations closer to my area, I was so happy! Thank you Prato for making the neighborhood tastier. read more

We just tried this bakery after living in Jersey City for 1 year. It is so cozy and has amazing Italian sandwiches for really good prices. All of the flavors of Cantucci are amazing! Fig were my favorite and I don't normally like fig. read more

Great find in Jersey City. Sometimes I try to find quiet places to eat and work at the same time, and this is a pretty good one. I had a croissant with Nutella but I shouldn't have, it's too good and I'll definitely need to come back for more! The coffee was nice and the staff really friendly. Ps: it can get busy and not so quiet sometimes. read more

Cozy spot for a cup of coffee and delicious Italian snacks. "Onions and tomatoes", macchiato, latte and cold brew coffee taste great.

Genuine Italian bakery. High quality Italian goods and good. Contucci, breads, meats, sandwiches and good coffee. Large enough space to sit and relax and they are great for kids. read more

DISGUSTING! I came today (August 25, 2018 in the afternoon) for the first time to this bakery. I got off the yellow ferry from manhattan that lands on the NJ State Park and I had my bike with me. When I arrived I had a crave for coffee and baked goods. So I googled nearby bakery in the area and found this spot. I then used the GPS to drive my bike this place and arrived with the help of a resident that lives in this area. When I got here their were like two customers sitting on different tables and behind the counter their was a hispanic guy with a big fat head and a chubby hispanic woman behind the counter. I ordered a coffee and she proceeded to make the coffee. I then went to look at the display to pick a baked good to eat with my coffee and to my surprise and disgust I saw tiny flies INSIDE the food display walking on the baked goods! YUCK! I also saw 2 or 3 adult sized black house flies flying around in the area where the workers work. I noticed they sale the baked goods on the right side of the display and in the middle what appeared to be ham like sandwiches and on the left side pizzas. Because of the tiny flies walking on the food, I REFRAINED from ordering any food from pratos bakery...DISGUSTING! I was not sure if the tiny flies were fruit flies or baby house flies. GROSS!!! I thought this place was a decent place to eat and BOY was I wrong! They literally had the display cases open on their side and thats how the flies flew in and walking on the food! YUCK! I paid for my coffee which was like one dollar and ninety something change and left. The two staff there however were nice, but no matter how nice they are, this is a health violation and just disgusting for them to to run a bakery with flies walking on the food. So inconsiderate to the customer! I was disappointed as I wanted to eat baked goods with my coffee so I left prato's bakery and not knowing where I was going because my first time in this area....I walked further down a street and saw a place across the street called Gia Gelato & Cafe. It was nearby some Italian place. I crossed the street with my bike and saw they sale baked goods and as I proceeded to go into their location two women were walking out and I asked them if I can come in and buy and they said yes. I brought my bike inside and they were so nice an asian girl and an african american woman. I walked to their counter and saw that their food was COVERED and NO FLIES ANYWHERE!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ordered their last coffee cake and a croissant as their is a small minimum to use a credit card. I told the woman that I just came from pratos bakery and that they had tiny flies walking on their baked goods and I was upset because I wanted to drink my coffee with baked goods but did not order there as a result. The woman was nice and she gave me a cinnamon roll free of charge and heated it for me. I got lucky because they were going to close early to go to some nearby festival today that was nearby. So I paid the lady and thanked them and she told me to please come again at a later date. I was so happy and I went outside and ate my food with my coffee and ate the cinnamon roll she gave me and it was soooo good and gooey and the croissant was so delicious and moist! Yummy!!! The coffee cake I brought back with me because it was to much food to eat in one sitting so I will eat later. But as for Prato Bakery.....YOU SHOULD BE CLOSED!!!! As the workers allowing flies to come into contact with the peoples food is a health violation! If I ever go to jersey city again, NEVER AGAIN will I go to that disgusting place called PRATOS BAKERY. So all you people giving good reviews to this prato bakery, BEWARE because this incident happened to me today August 25, 2018 in the afternoon. Please people believe me I am telling the truth! read more

quaint, check. solid authentic coffee barista, check. fresh bread products, sandwiches, cookies and pastries, check check. family and kid friendly, CHECKKKKKKKKK!!!! love having a place in my nabe where i dont get side eyed if my toddler is having a moment. high chairs abound! LOVE! read more

Stumbled upon this cozy charming Italian Bakery - olde world charm combined with reasonable prices all wrapped in unassuming rustic decor making you feel like you've actually stepped into an Italian Panificio. The wafting smell of fresh bread baking can almost make you forget the dreary east coast winter weather outside. I only tried the Cappuccino and the Chocolate Cantucci which was to die for, but can't wait to come back to try the tempting assortment of sandwiches on display. read more

Prato Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I love everything about this bakery. Genuine Italian meats, cheese and breads make for the perfect sandwiches. The lattes are divine. And they put nutella on everything! Here is where I discovered cantucci, which is like biscotti's softer cousin and I am addicted to these biscuits. In a town like Jersey City where space is at a premium, it is a pleasure to have found this place where one can grab a table to eat or just lounge without feeling like you are on top of the person next to you. read more

Love this bakery! Take my friends there all the time. My Neighbor told me about it, I tryed and fell in love with their food, always fresh and tasty! Really recommend, very family friendly! read more

Absolutely outstanding. Their sandwiches are amazing, bringing the true Italian taste to Jersey City. They're not overstuffed with mediocre cold cuts and cheeses and drenched with o&v like your common America I-talian sub. You can actually taste the quality ingredients they are made with, simple delicious and light, as originally intended and on freshly made focaccia. The coffee is good as well. Next I'll be going in for the baked goods. read more

LOVE this bakery! Discovered it a few years ago when my husband and I moved to JC- and then recently was in Florence and realized Prato is in fact BETTER than most of the italian shops in Italy!! The cantucci is the perfect hostess gift for holidays/treats, and the sandwiches are great (inexpensive) snacks for in-between times. Definitely a must-go! read more

First time I tried Prato Bakery was at this summer's JC Festival. That time had the porchetta sandwich and the chocolate cantucci. The porchetta was delicious, adequately layered with the pork, arugula and spicy sauce. So, I had high expectations at the store location...needless to say they were not met. Ordered the porchetta again, this time the sandwich was thin and sad, filled with only a few pieces of pork and even less arugula. Wouldn't have been as annoyed if the sandwich wasn't almost $9. Also got the pizza which was thick and bready, not enough sauce or cheese. Also, it's not really a dessert place even though they have a sweet menu BUT I wouldn't call Nutella in between a piece of croissant a real sweet! The only reason to come here would be for the cantucci - not as hard as a normal biscotti but soft and chewy. The service is also hit or miss.... read more

This place rocks,,my escape for chocolate crossaint,Nutella. The best coffee,bruchetta rocks !! Great service! Wifi,lastly cookies make great gifts, sandwiches great for a small events!,love packaging !! read more

I love your croissant with jelly and sandwich with mozzarella and tomatoes! One of the best breakfast place in JC! I'm so sorry you have to move- bc you were so close to my place! read more

If I could give 6 stars I would. The food at Prato is like you stepped into a bakery in Italy. Pastries are always fresh and delicious and I love that you can get focaccia and Italian sandwiches. Service is good and usually quick and the space is very cute. Only downside is every time I go, there are children screaming but that's not the venues fault. All around delicious experience read more

We have been frequent customers at Prato Bakery since it opened in Jersey City, as we were previously customers of its sister shop in the West Village. The cantucci has always been a favorite! When our daughter was born it was a place we frequented often because it is warm, cozy, the staff are friendly, the coffee is hot, food great (cantucci and focaccia sandwiches are the best!), and it is stroller accessible. As our daughter got older she loved the chalk and tent area, perfect for young explorers! We asked Teresa about having our daughter's first birthday here. The party exceeded our expectations. Teresa and one barista went above and beyond to help us set-up, they prepared delicious sandwiches and made-to-order coffee drinks for our 40 guests, and allowed us to reorganize tables and chairs to accommodate a baby and family crowd of approx 40 people. We rented the space for a three hour birthday party and it was a wonderful celebration we will never forget due to the exceptional food, drinks and service as well as the space to create family and friend memories we will tell our daughter about for years to come! I highly recommend renting this space for private events! read more

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Cool little spot in Jersey City to pop into for a coffee and biscotti or other little dessert treat. Small interior but cozy with enough room to work on a laptop, read or hang out with a small group. Friendly staff and everything looks fresh! read more