Hadn't been here in at least 10 years but I was in the city and knew I had to stop in. The place still has the same exact set up, same feel, same service and same amazing food from 20 years ago. Great sandwich for only 8 bucks. I got a sausage bread and one mozzarella sandwich. Parking is still the issue but so worth driving around for. Try it, you'll love it. read more

Second Street Bakery - Mozzarella, prosciutto, roasted peppers, balsamic on fresh bread. - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

A true hidden gem tucked off the main road. It has that rustic, no-frills, first-generation Italian bakery vibe -- come grab your bread and go! I've tried a lot of their rolls, loaves, and pastries, and they've never missed. My personal favorites: the eggplant roll, chicken parm roll, meatball focaccia, Italian egg basket, and the cinnamon roll. They take card and Apple Pay with no minimum, which is always a win. read more

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This place has been on my list forever! Finally got an opportunity to go! 5/5 for sure. Super delicious sandwiches for a super affordable price. The sandwich was stuffed with fresh ingredients. Come on! With this Economy! The owner did not increase the price, he is such a good person. The sweets were delicious chocolate calzones were so delicious after I baked it in my own oven. I need to come back and I will come back! The place is a hidden gem in a neighborhood, no dinning tables but you can just walk few more minutes to get to the Main Street and eat at the benches there. read more

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Just spent 10 days in JC from California for a family getaway. Visited this bakery a couple times. Are you kidding me???? This bakery will be one of the top 5 things we will miss the most! I wish I lived in a neighborhood that had a mom and pop bakery in the middle of a residential area. If you live in the area, consider yourself blessed. We hope to return again! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Love their baked bread sammiches. It's a grab and go type of place. Sandwiches hit the tummy right and the wallet barely! So that's a winning combo. It's a cash only spot so make sure u got cash. Oldie and goodie spot been around for decades. read more

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! read more

Second Street Bakery - Sandwich I made with this excellent bread. - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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. read more

Second Street Bakery - Ham and egg on a roll - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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

Second Street Bakery is a gem in the neighborhood. The baked goods are always fresh, with great flavor and quality you can taste right away! Whether it's pastries, bread, or desserts, everything feels carefully made!! The staff are welcoming and efficient, even when the shop gets busy. I also like the warm, local feel of the place--it makes stopping in a pleasant experience every time. This bakery has definitely earned a regular spot on my list!!! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Second Street Bakery - Inside (no seats) - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Sandwiches are FIRE here. Love the Sweet Salcotti Calzone baby. Real real Italian style sandwich from Jersey. My girl introduced us to this place since she has family and people out here. All portions are big, please come here with a big appetite ready to eat. The owners and workers are cool here. I could not ask for more. read more

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. read more

Second Street Bakery - Spicy sausage, egg and mozzarella cheese on freshly baked bread. Delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Was there yesterday. I'm going back. Maybe even today. My order - mini pizza, roast beef and mozzarella sandwich and a cinnamon roll. Ratings: Mini Pizza - 4/5 this is not a typical pizzeria style pizza to be clear. This is their fresh homemade bread with sauce and fresh mozzarella. Flavor is excellent. Tangy sauce with delicious creamy mozzarella. This is no Portnoy style pizza though, which to be clear, is the type of pie I like. This mini pie has lots of flop. The dough is soft and thick. But it's also surprisingly light and airy. End of the day, I'm likely to buy a mini pie every time I go there. That's how much I enjoyed it. Roast beef and mozzarella sandwich- 5/5 top two in my life - possibly ranked #1. Soft hoagie roll (don't think it's their own but I could be wrong), sliced marinated roast beef, plenty of creamy mozzarella and the kicker, brown gravy. That last part, nearly my entire life, I've shunned. Brown gravy.... C'mon. Lame... but no, it is the key to this sandwich. Rich, salty, beefy, umami, flavorful as anything. The only downside, if forced, is they don't give you a cup to take home. And not because they don't give you enough in the sandwich. They do. I'm just greedy. The competition? Ai fiori - there they serve au jus which to my snobby tastes, I used to give superiority over "brown gravy." But honestly, not so... at least when it comes to this sandwich. Cinnamon roll - 3/5 love the bread, nice cinnamon flavor. Not sure what it is. Maybe a little too much butter for me. Kids gulped it down though. Agree/disagree? Let me know what you think. Note: this place is a hole in the wall and they only take cash. The only reason I hadn't gone earlier is last time I tried I didn't have cash and then forgot about it. Pleasant service and great food but don't expect luxury. This is old school Italian - no frills just good food. Don't be intimidated - just go. But leave some for me. read more

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. read more

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the best bread you'll ever have -- cinnamon and chocolate breads are favorites. the downtown sandwich is incredible. prices and quality can't be beat, make sure to bring cash. order at the counter and takeaway type of spot (no chairs or counter space inside). also it's a local family owned spot. can't beat it read more

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. read more

Second Street Bakery - Gus and momma waiting their turn. - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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. read more

Second Street Bakery - Roast beef w/ mutz & gravy - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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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! read more

Second Street Bakery - The baked ricotta calzone is to-die-for - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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

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

Second Street Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Hudson large , by the looks of it ...it's misleading. Looks tasteless and skimpy. Well you can't tell a book by its cover. Unbelievably delicious I believe the lady was "Anna" if I'm wrong inbox me Gracious lovely lady with a few stories of the shop itself , originally was just a bakery for 60 or 70 years read more

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This place has been around way, way, way before you were born. Do yourself a favor and get a sausage bread, bring it home, slice it up, warm it in the toaster oven. Slather with butter and mangia! You'll feel like Tony Soprano. read more

The owner was very nice and kind! The pastries are so delicious and the prices will shock you because they are so low!!! Will definitely be coming back read more

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

Oh what is not to love about this tiny little bakery that's a local favorite? -- I've been coming here since forever and there's not one thing on the menu I wouldn't recommend. go for it ! You will not be dissappointed but get there early, everything sells out. read more

If your oldest son prefers boys, and your next son prefers girls, then your firstborn is gay, whereas your "Second's Straight." Perhaps if the second son opens a bakery, it'll be the "Second Straight Bakery." A miracle on Second Street would be if this place actually ever has cinnamon rolls when I go in. I've been twice now, and no roll yet. I'll have to come back to try their famous cinnamon roll among other things. I came at lunchtime and waited quite a long time only to find out that they were out of everything. The woman was really nice about it though and she gave me a pretty good Stromboli thing with a meatball. I didn't love it and I'd really like to try their famous cinnamon roll and other Specialties before I properly weigh in on this place but until then I will give it a neutral four star rating. Speaking of weighing in, I'll weigh a lot if I eat here too regularly. read more

Second Street Bakery - I'm not sure if I will come back for a 2nd try - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Old school tiny cash only Italian deli comparable to the best Italian delis in Hoboken. I waited in a 5 person, 20 minute line on a Friday at lunchtime. One guy was running the whole place taking 1 order and preparing it before helping the next person. Everything is baked on premises. I got the regular sized meatball parm sub ($7.50) which was thick and about 9 inches. The meatballs were dense and delicious. The sauce was a little sweet but very good. The cheese was not Hoboken-tier but still delicious. The bread is phenomenal, comparable to Antique. It is dense, firm, and chewy. I got a baguette of it ($2.50). I also got chocolate bread ($3.00). It looked like a 5 square inch roll with chocolate swirled into it. It had firm, dry, crumbly chocolate parts that I didn't like, but the inside was absolutely heavenly with creamy sugary sweet chocolate filling. I would return to all of these, and I would try the chicken cutlet. One of the best delis I've been to. read more

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

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).

Little family Italian bakery. Sweet ricotta pastry was full of the delicious ricotta filling. Everything was very cheap. Definitely want to try there savory options next time! read more

Second Street Bakery - Sweet ricotta pastry - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Second Street Bakery is one of those tiny, unassuming hole-in-the-walls that appears unchanged since the Regan days, and you wonder how such an anachronistic establishment manages to persist in the present day hustle and bustle. But then you realize it thrives because of, not in spite of, its steadfast allegiance to a simpler time. Come in and you'll always be greeted by the same old lady, pay the same cheap prices, and eat the same great food. It's an oasis from the rush. From the moment I turn into the secluded block, to the moment the cashier rings me up (cash only!) on the old school register, I feel like my heart rate has slowed down. read more

Second Street Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Hard to utter any other word but WOW! Tried second street bakery for the first time on a Sunday in Feb. I walked in around noon and they were closing around 1:30pm so there was a solid crowd waiting to pick up catered orders for the Super Bowl or pick up smaller sandwich orders to go. It's a tiny place that exudes authenticity. Pretty sure the infrastructure inside hasn't changed in 50 years (in a good way)!! The line moved really quickly and I was in and out within 15-20min. What struck me was that the owners (a mom and son were working) knew a lot of the customers by name and were still very sweet to the ones that they didn't know. It's hard to find places nowadays where owners treat you like family, but that's exactly what they do here. Now to the food...I had seen pictures online of both hot and cold sandwiches that looked amazing so we tried one of each. I ordered a large meatball part sub and a large prosciutto, mozz, roasted peppers, and mushrooms. The meatballs were literally to die for. The cold sandwich had so much flavor as well. Both had high quality/straight from Italy ingredients. What really made these sandwiches stand out was the bread. The loaves are baked fresh daily and it really makes a difference. Bread had a little crunch to the outside but was soft on the inside. One of the best pieces of Italian bread I've ever had in my life. I went in with the intention of only getting sandwiches, but then everyone who ordered before me was getting specialty rolls as well. You could get pepperoni, chicken, sausage and eggplant. I got 3 eggplant rolls as part of an appetizer course for the Super Bowl. These were a crowd pleaser!! There isn't a spot to eat inside and it's cash only FYI. It's so reasonably priced given the large portions. I paid $20.50 with two enormous sandwiches and 3 eggplant rolls. Just amazing! Will definitely be back to try the chicken parm, dessert stuffed rolls, and some other sandwiches! read more

Hands down the best sandwich shop in JC. The bread is damn good and anything they make with it makes it complete. Be sure to bring cash as it is cash only. The prices are all reasonable with good portion sizes to guarantee you'll be full. From the sandwiches to the platter to the pastries, you can't go wrong here. They all hit home. Feel free to close your eyes, point at anything on the menu and be impressed. It may not look appealing but delicious they are. Highly recommended! read more

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

TFW a food experience far surpasses your expectations. In every freakin' way: So yeah, hubby, kid, and me were daytripping in my favorite state for such adventures. Yes, it's true. I heart New Jersey. Youse guys wanna make something of it? But anyway, we were here for the much raved about Cinnamon Bread. You see, I have a thing for all things Cinnamon. Seriously. I don't get why some enterprising millennial upstart doesn't open an adorable, instagrammable storefront specializing in artisanal Cinnamon Rolls in NYC. Sure, they could mix it up with different warm spices like cardamom, which also vies for my heart, or maybe get creative with the icing. How does brown butter sound? But at their core they would kill it with perfect, ooey gooey classic Cinnamon Rolls. Think about it. Who needs overpriced, overly sweet Cookie Dough that's 'safe to eat?' Am looking at you, Cookie DO in the West Village. I've been eating that sh*t, raw eggs and all, for years and have lived to tell about it. What I'm saying is, bring on Cinnamon Rolls instead! Now back to that Cinnamon Bread. I honestly have no words to express how much I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this! It was jam-packed with cinnamony, buttery, sugary goodness and I think that's what made it so stunning to me. Most Cinnamon Bread teases you with just a hint of filling, but this... This was direct and to the point. Nothing coy about it. The bread component was good, too, but honestly, it mostly served as a vehicle to help me get this heavenly filling in my mouth. I *think* a loaf runs a mere $2(!). Said loaf isn't huge, but it's enough to enjoy with a couple deserving loved ones over the course of a day or two. Also grabbed what I'd describe as the Italian equivalent of a Chinese Hot Dog Bun to toss in the kid's lunchbox. As if all this weren't enough, service was very kind and patient in spite of an ever growing line behind us. Bottom line: Do I even have to say it? Get out there and support this place! read more

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This is up the street from my mother in law and they have both been here for generations. I have enjoyed these small pizzas for years and they are so darn good! While most times I am enjoying these delicious treats when my MIL brings them out, every now and then we go down to JC and pick out own. Honestly, the simplicity of the items are what make them superb. The stuffed breads are a family favorite but I like the smaller stuffed rolls, eggplant - delicious; meatball- pure yum and pepperoni is the perfect snack. Hubs likes the chicken. Today I picked up the cinnamon roll and was so pleasantly surprised! Can't imagine there is any bad selection here. This is what local homemade is all about. Hours are persnickety- closed Monday. Otherwise open 9:00-3:00. read more

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Fantastic breads, baked goods, and sandwiches. The stuffed breads and rolls sell out early so I suggest you get there by 11:30am on the weekends. The pepperoni and mozzarella stuffed bread is the best around. The sandwiches are great too but the stuffed breads and rolls are the star of the show! read more