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    Second Street Bakery

    4.8 (266 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Delis, Sandwiches
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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Ellen L.

    Amazing, hidden gem in JC. Small menu of sandwiches and stuffed bread. I got the Bergen sandwich and it was delicious with prosciutto and balsamic. Cinnamon bread is out of this world. Very kind staff. Can't wait to go back and try more sandwiches. Also, loved hearing the grunge rock music while I waited. Fast service.

    Joe G.

    Hidden gem for sure. Only 7.50 for a sandwich that is well over a foot long, with $3 bakery items that are amazing. Service was quick and easy. We will most definitely be making a return trip or a few back to here.

    Sandwich I made with this excellent bread.

    I stopped in here this morning because I had a minute before a meeting and I was literally parked right outside. The guy was friendly, the place was clean. I got a couple of loaves of bread and a chocolate bread. Let me say, this is the best bread I've had in a long time, I knew I had to make a sandwich with it. PERFECT sandwich bread. I cooked up some sausage, potatoes l, & onions (I'm from Elizabeth,) excellent, excellent sandwich bread. Perfectly soft and moist without being mushy. I can't wait to go back and try the chicken parm! Maybe tomorrow. The chocolate bread was also great, definitely its own thing. Thanks second street bakery. Keep up the great work!

    Ham and egg on a roll
    Tina T.

    This Italian bakery is nestled in a residential area and might be easy to miss if you weren't looking for it. This place is small; standing room only. It is also cash only. However, this place probably has the best breakfast sandwich you can get in Jersey City simply because of the bread, which is made on site. The bread is just outstanding. I'm not sure if they don't usually have bacon or if it was just today. I got ham egg and cheese on a roll instead. However you can get the usual array of Italian subs as well as hot sandwiches. They also have some calzones and pepperoni rolls as well as some sweeter breads like cinnamon raisin. 10/10 will come back to try their other non breakfast subs etc.

    Cinnamon roll (cut in half)
    Nicole C.

    Just another 5 star review for this awesome lowkey local bakery in JC. No parking but street parking was pretty easy. Small interior, and no indoor seating. Everything looked delicious and was out on display. I got the pepperoni roll and it was my favorite (so good I forgot to get pics) and the cinnamon roll was delicious as well! The rolls were room temp, and they were still really good - but they were even better when I brought them home and warmed them up in the oven. The prices are SO good for very decent sized rolls. Will definitely add this place to the rotation.

    Inside (no seats)
    Li W.

    Yes yes yes! We will be coming back for sure! Despite not having seats or being a traditional cafe, the baked goods here hit. the. spot. We got a pepperoni and cheese roll (kind of like a calzone but better), ricotta pastry and chocolate roll, and all three came out to $11 and the sizes were generous. Second Street Bakery does not skimp on the ingredients, and the pastries were field with pepperoni, ricotta and chocolate - everything was evenly distributed so every bite you took was perfect. Highly recommend this spot! The server was really kind and no frills. We look forward to returning and trying their sandwiches too!

    Spicy sausage, egg and mozzarella cheese on freshly baked bread. Delicious!
    Gee B.

    Friendly service, great prices and delicious food. What's not to love? I guess the only thing I could wish for is calorie free food but I guess that's asking for too much.

    Brian M.

    This spot has been chillin' in the cut like peroxide. Off the beaten path lies this gem of a bakery. Right next to Antique...I swear ya'll related cuz I go in there too and drop $20 on carbs like it ain't no thing. I want to hate this place for the hours, but the hours make it this elusive prize open from 9 AM to 2 PM. Impossible for a school teacher like myself during the week to get to. But thanks to remote learning, anything is possible. Get one of everything.

    Gus and momma waiting their turn.
    Brian M.

    Amazing spot. Little place cash only but wow ! I heard about it when we moved here and we walked over. The chocolate bread is awesome and the rest is dynamite. Go and enjoy I know you will.

    Roast beef w/ mutz & gravy
    Eric H.

    What a place. As good as any deli in Jersey City, a city plentiful with high quality deli options. From what I've gathered, getting there early is the move as they quickly run out of fresh breads and other menu items. I stopped in around 1-2pm, and, despite the limited options, I knew I came to the right place. I ordered a hot pastrami and Swiss sandwich as well as a hot roast beef w/ mutz and gravy. $6 sandwiches! Unreal value. The sandwiches were incredible. I cannot wait to go back in the morning for the full experience. And the woman working behind the counter was a true delight. Older Italian woman, writing down orders with a dull pencil on a ripped piece of loose leaf paper. A perfect, timeless system. LOVE it.

    The baked ricotta calzone is to-die-for
    Megan M.

    This bakery is delicious! We were tipped off by family to visit, as this bakery has been around for quite some time. Try the fresh-made pizza, or the ricotta calzone for a quick/delicious treat! Take home the sausage or chocolate bread to enjoy during the week. They also make amazing Italian Subs, as well as baked platters. Do not miss!

    Pearce D.

    Best hidden gem deli in JC. Such great food at such great value. Everything I've had is awesome - just give it a try!

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    Delicious! Get there early the good stuff goes fast! Reasonably priced and you'll feel like you had a great sandwich

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    Sandwiches are amazing! Best in JC. Everything is fresh. Sweet and savory baked goods are all delicious. Cash only.

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    Cant beat the original old fashioned brick oven bread and phenomenal desserts. Don't ever change!

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    Yep, exactly what they say: good sandwiches, old school, fun to visit. Take cash. I've tried several cold subs & they are all good.

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    My go-to: Chocolate bread+ Bergen sandwich. I go in the morning when they're as fresh as it gets (still good later in the day).

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    Every single thing the staff was so professional and you could just. See that they all loved their job.

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    Love this little spot! Sandwiches and baked goods were absolutely delicious! Can't wait to stop by again!

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