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    Second Street Bakery

    4.8 (267 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Delis, Sandwiches
    Open 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SECOND STREET BAKERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    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.

    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!

    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.

    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!

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    Second Street Bakery is a local gem. The proprietor is very friendly, the food is excellent, and the prices are reasonable.

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    A slice of the old "Italian Village" is alive and well at the 2nd street bakery. Go there for lunch and your heart will stay forever.

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    13 years ago

    It is absolutely the best bakery around here. I loved the texture of the cinnamon bread. Really great.

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    15 years ago

    I go to 2nd St Bakery each day before work. The sandwiches here the absolute best and keep me full most of the day!

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    4.7
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    Listen... I walked in here like "lemme see what the hype is about " and walked out like *okaaaay…read moreCARGIANO'S, I see you* First of all -- this place has been holding it DOWN since 1919... like WHAT?! If you been rocking since 1919, mi amor, I **have** to come see what's going on. That alone made me wanna pull up And let me tell you... I walked from Jersey City Heights down to downtown -- not a bad walk at all, un chin de cardio before breakfast . Real "treat yourself, mi amor" type of morning. Soon as I walked in... BABYYYY I felt like I got teleported straight into a little Italian market Shelves full of Italian goodies -- pastas, oils, snacks... I was like *yo quiero todo esto* It was giving *ciao bella, benvenuti, mangia mangia* vibes all day. The staff? Súper nice. No attitude, no rush -- just good energy. I told them it was my first time and asked what they're known for, and they really put me on No gatekeeping over here. My husband got the #7 (on a roll) I got the #8 (on a bagel) We sat outside and did what married people do... switched sandwiches halfway Now listen... mine was good -- turkey, egg, pesto... she was cute, she had flavor, estaba bien ‍ BUT HIS?! Ese sándwich estaba otro nivel. I don't know if it was the roasted peppers or what but *Dios mío*... delicioso, chef's kiss Only thing? Next time I'm switching my bagel for a roll porque ese pan estaba hitting different. The roll? Soft, fresh, perfecto. Also... let me tell you about the BACK They got frozen pastas, little Napoli-style dishes, a whole meat section that looked crazy fresh, and you can order cold sandwiches too. Esto no es solo un deli -- it's a whole Italian experience, okurrr. And yes... it's a *little* pricey, no te voy a mentir. Pero honestly? You get what you pay for. Calidad, sabor, vibes -- todo está ahí. I skipped the coffee porque estoy tratando de behave con el budget but next time? And I'm coming back for that banana pudding porque I'm obsessed no shame. They got a little patio if you wanna sit, or you can take your food to the park and have a whole picnic moment. Real main character energy. Ponte linda, grab your sandwich, and just vibe out. Overall? 5 stars Good food, good vibes, buena gente. CARGIANO'S said "treat yourself" y yo dije... say less

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    4.6
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    I was stuck in Newark yesterday and wanted something beyher than the Best Western restaurant, so I…read morepulled up UberEats and found Veloce. Sandwiches were excellent. The one with pesto, chicken cutlet, and tomato packed a ton of sharp garlic flavor in every bite, while the basic chicken parm with cheese was also delicious. Sandwiches are gargantuan--one easily feeds two hungry people. I would recommend going there if you have transportation (I did not) because they arrived a bit cold and very late on UberEats (but I don't fault the restaurant for any of that).

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    4 & 1/2. Another great Taylor Ham provider... For a myriad of reasons the great city of Jersey City…read moreis often times my entry point into New Jersey, and as such I often like to start off my Jersey odyssey with a customary breakfast of the states official delicacy of Taylor ham on a roll with egg and cheese. This humble deli serves what at this point I have determined to be the best in the city, and at a wonderfully low price point (around $5 on my last visit a few months back. Thin, well done to the point of crispy layers of pork roll interspersed with hard scrambled eggs and layers of American cheese between a kaiser roll in a manner quite similar to your favorite local bodegas bec back across the Hudson befitting the cities deep ties with NYC. The sandwich is compact tight and just the perfect amount of filling, leaving you satisfied and satiated enough to start your day but not so stuffed that you're already ready for a nap. Grab one to go and eat it on the run or, should you have some time to kill and the weather is pleasant take the short walk though the lovely brownstone blessed neighborhood to the nearby leafy and serene Van Vorst park and soak up the atmosphere while enjoying the salty goodness.

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