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

Neighborhood bakery that seems to be a local favorite. It is a hole in the wall but has great bread and sandwiches. Had a pastrami and and a calzone. Both were very good with the bread tasting so good. read more

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We almost went to Second Street Deli (easy to confuse, I know). Thank god a man overheard our conversation and told us that we were headed to the wrong spot. Both names are similar, both spots have sandwiches, and both are within a millisecond of each other. But for a real deal Italian sandwich on the cheap Second Street Bakery is where you want to be. I've heard alot of hype about it over the years and am so happy that I finally got to experience for myself. And the verdict? It's totally worth the hype. The menu has a ton of different hot and cold sandwich options plus other bakery items like rolls, breads and focaccia pizzas. My fiance and I went splits on a meatball parm sub and a focaccia pizza. The fresh baked bread was soft and doughy (my favorite, hate when bread is crunchy) and the meatballs and tomato sauce were delicious. The sandwich was topped with fresh melted mutz. The focaccia was also delicious -- way better than a slice from Two Boots or Helen's in my opinion. Looks like Second Street Bakery may not only be my new sandwich go-to. I could see it being my new pizza go-to as well. Not only is everything delicious, it's also incredibly cheap. They are cash only, we only had 8 dollars and were still able to walk out with a large meatball sub and focaccia. Sandwiches are something like 5.90 which really can't be beat. I'll be back soon! read more

Omg don't tell anyone because it's too hard now to get there. Nevertheless awesome and amazing.

Word don't do this place justice. Second Street is the BEST of the best. I can't leave there without a couple bag full of their breads, sandwiches, and rolls. A true staple of Jersey City. read more

This place is a jersey city gem. They renovated the inside, no kore old school feel but much needed. The operating hours aren't long so you much check it. The bread is always made so fresh and so soft. I always get the the chicken cutlet, mozzarella, Mayo, little balsamic. They have it smaller than most places but less expensive and these type of sandwiches average ($10-12). They have it for $7 read more

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I look forward to working remotely - the sole purpose being that I can pick up a sandwich at Second Street Bakery. First off, it's like a piece of old school deli heaven. The nice lady always greats you with a smile and instantly makes you feel at home. Today, I got the #3 sandwich and that was definitely #theyummytimes. I also had a taste of their cheesecake bread - which was heaven. The huge sandwich, cheesecake bread, and a Snapple was $10. Something yummy and reasonable? This is almost worth moving to Chilltown. Cash only. read more

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I had this breakfast sandwich literally almost 3 years ago when we were staying in Jersey City for a New Years concert at MSG. I was just thinking about it today and decided to write a review. It's was the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had to date. Go here! read more

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I absolutely love this place and so glad I found this gem in Jersey City! I've only been here a handful of times but can safely say I will be returning whenever I'm craving a delicious sub! Where to start? Well the texture of the bread is amazing and chewy but at the same time sturdy enough to hold the contents of the sandwich perfectly. I plan to try every single sandwich here but having a difficult time moving away for #3 or #6 large. Yumm just writing this review is making my mouth water..is it lunch time yet?? read more

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My last review of this spot is 2009, and it's time for an update. But, not much to update other than that this place is still legendarily epic. It embodies everything about the past, in the best way possible. Cheap prices? Check! $6 or less for a huge sammy stuffed to the gills with meat and cheeses. Amazing sandwiches? Check. Whether you go traditional deli meat style or the eggplant or chicken parm, you can't go wrong. But that chicken parm hero, yo! Friendly service? Check. The owner still holds strong at the front. She's sweet, she's been there forever and is a part of JC history. Talk to her, and she def won't accept tips, but nice try. That sausage bread, yo! Dammmmmmn. That cinnamon bread loaf.... damnnnnnnnn. I miss living in jersey city and I think 2nd street bakery and everything it embodies is one of the many reasons! If you haven't been, WTF are you doing. If you have, how can you not agree?! read more

Omg this place is incredible cheap and quality, the bread is fresh and full, even that you get the regular one with $6, and the chocolate bread is so good, like this place is too good for me, I'll comeback everyday !!!! read more

I can't speak to the interior because my husband went in. I can however speak about the incredible flavor of the braciole Parmesan sandwich. Omg it was better than my mother's braciole. And the mozzarella is just chewy enough. It's all served with the right amount of sauce on the perfect bread. The bread is softer but never got mushy. This is a no brainer- you have to go!! read more

This bakery is simple incredible! When you walk into this place you know your taking a step back in time in all the right ways. The first time I tried the breads and sandwiches here I honestly got a little emotional. I was transported back to childhood when my off the grandmother would make me lunches during the warm summer months when I wasn't in school. You can taste the same love has gone into the beautiful food this place serves . These type of old world spots are unfortunately harder and harder to find. This will be a place you will want to visit on a weekly basis or multiple times in my case. molto bene!!!! I described the picture as It's a wonderland of pork on fresh baked sausage bread for good measure!! read more

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Tucked away in the Village, this place is the real deal. Regular sandwiches (plenty big!) and $5, and large are $7. Cash only. I wish we had tried this place earlier. The roast beef with mozz and gravy is amazing. read more

Wowowowowowow. WOWOWOOWOWOWOW. I don't think this place is as well known as it should be. Second Street Bakery is (as its name suggests) tucked away on Second Street with a quiet and dark storefront. In fact, I would have thought this place was closed if I didn't see someone inside. Immediately when you walk in, you're greeted with the tantalizing smell of fresh bread and cinnamon. It's a small place, just enough room for a few people to order and go. The lady at the counter is so friendly and smiley. Already you know this is going to be a fantastic experience. Second Street Bakery is known for its fresh bread and sandwiches. We ordered the #6 cold cut sandwich (large), chicken parm sandwich (large), cinnamon bread, and baguette. So much food and the total was only 16$! The sandwiches had the perfect ratio of meat to bread, and wow was that bread good. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. The cinnamon bread was also amazing! Tasted kind of like those cinnamon pretzels from Auntie Anne's, but crunchier and also softer because this bread is in a whole different league from those pretzels. The baguette is a great size and perfect if you want to make your own sandwiches. So many wows at this place. Highly recommend and will definitely return! read more

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Everything about this hundred year old bakery is really satisfying. Nice family run unpretentious genuine neighborhood spot off the beaten path but easy to get to. Very good bread coming from their coal oven. Brasciole sandwich doesn't get any better...chocolate bread, cinnamon bread, sausage bread, focaccia...the breakfast sandwich if you're going early. Love it read more

I don't know the history of sausage bread, but I do know it is delicious when you can find a place that knows how to make it right. There IS still a place that does in Jersey City called Second Street Bakery. Shhh. If you're not familiar, it's a very simple recipe. The Italian sausage is cooked first, then it is baked into fresh Italian bread. Sounds simple, yes? Unfortunately, many places don't get the bread right, or the sausage is too oily, or cheap meat, etc.etc. Second Street Bakery, on the other hand, has it mastered perfectly. The crust is cooked to a perfect crunch, the inside is tasty and not doughy,. and the sausage is great quality. A total homerun, if you can get there before they run out, that is. Second Street just seems to crank out superior baked bread dough; it's likely a combination of the ingredients and having an oven that is spot on. So anything baked into their breads is delicious. If out of Sausage bread, try some of their small stuffed rolls, ex. pepperoni, meatball, etc. If you're in the mood for a sandwich, I'm fairly sure you'll like the majority of what they make. Just FYI bring cash in small bills and show up early. There is no seating area, take out only. And definitely follow the golden rule here, these are really nice people in an old school place! read more

This is definitely one of those "hole in the wall" places because it really does not stand out, except for a small awning in the front. But once you walk in, it feels like you've walked into an old Italian place from the 50's. There's either Frank Sinatra or Dean Martin music blasting every time I go there, and an old 13" TV on top of the counter. The food is to die for, with nothing costing more than $5.50. The bread is baked fresh daily in their own oven. I highly recommend the meatball parm sandwich, with the fresh mozzarella on top. Delicious. The only drawback are the long lines, which can sometime go out the door. Here's the key: get there after 12:30 to avoid the lunchtime rush crowd. Oh, and even though its called "second street bakery" there are no cakes or pies or any pastries. Well, except for a cream puff thats on top of the counter with ricotta cheese inside. One bite and you'll think you went to Heaven. read more

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Best bang for your buck. I ordered the Bergen sandwich and it didn't disappoint. There were plenty of ingredients inside all for $6.40 for the regular (small) size. read more

I'm pretty sad that I've lived in JC for 20 years and just tried this place out. The lady behind the counter was super cute! She knew all about yelp and how she has great reviews. I had the #4 which was Mozz cheese, Parm cheese (I think but def a second type of cheese) and sundried tomatos. Simple, yet amazing. Its a cash or check place only! Super Fast! Extremely fresh! Will def be back! read more

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Hands down the best sandwiches in downtown Jersey City and at a great price. Many of these delis are disappearing and it's always nice to be able to spend my money somewhere that still makes great sandwiches and is family owned. Hopefully this deli will be there for a long time. Amazing bread as well! read more

If you haven't already tried the chocolate bread, it is unreal. An iconic, must-visit part of the neighborhood.

#5 Sausage Bread Sandwich, DONE and DONE...I can now die a happy girl. Certainly not for the faint of heart (and especially those with high cholesterol), an array of spicy Italian deli meats are generously piled with fresh mozz and roasted red peppers onto the homemade awe-inspiring sausage bread. Its springy and crusty, moist with grease and cheese and dotted with heavy hand of sausage chunks. The bottom line, theres no way that something with this much fat in it wouldn't taste good, but every bite is oh so worth it. Oh, and the place itself...so darn CUTE! It is an entirely no-nonsense, cramped little grandma-fronted shop with dim lighting and oversized restaurant equipment taking up half of the minuscule floor plan. Certainly a place worthy of many returns. read more

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Best sandwiches in Jersey City and everything one could want in a neighborhood spot. The roast beef and mutz is, dare I say, better than the better known Hoboken classic spot (which I also love). The sausage bread sandwich and the braciole sandwich are perfect. The meatballs are tender and flavorful and the maranad is brick red and slow cooked - I buy it by the pint. Get the St. Joseph's ricotta pastry and cinnamon bread while you're there - I'm always heartbroken when they're sold out. I'm moving out of Jersey City after eight years, and I'll miss Second Street Bakery the most. read more

We didn't realize they closed at 1pm on Sundays and showed up just as they were closing the doors. Completely our fault. But they sent us home with a free chocolate bread just because they felt bad for turning us away. This place really is run by amazing people -- this is the kind of local small business you want to support. read more

This place is a gem. Great, fresh bread, pepperoni rolls, sandwiches and breakfast pastries. With the lack of good bagel spots in the area, I've been utilizing their breakfast sandwiches (bacon, egg and mozzarella) and they are incredible. It's cash only, but their prices are shockingly cheap. read more

We just moved to this area and so glad we found this amazing bakery nearby! One of the best sandwiches I've ever tried and their pasties are really good too. You can't beat the price(though it is cash only) and super friendly staff. Definitely going back soon! read more

After all of the good reviews for this place, I thought I would try to find it and give it a shot. I got a basic turkey and ham sandwich. It was really good I thought but nothing spectacular. I thought it was what it said it was. Maybe some of the other menu options would be more exciting, such as some of their special breads or cinnamon rolls. However, I would prefer some of the other sandwich places closer to my apartment which I feel are just as good. If I lived closer, I would probably go there again. The staff seemed very friendly. read more

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A diamond in the rough. Great breads and sandwiches at old school prices. Almost five stars.

Old-fashioned neighborhood deli/bakery, very small with limited hours, but the food is to die for. Places like this are the reason I live in Hudson County. Their Italian subs are superb, their sausage bread is the reason sausage bread exists, and their cinnamon bread is like nothing else on earth. We stopped in Friday morning before the snow hit. My partner in crime wanted sopressata, red peppers, and mozzarella. I ordered him a large and he was in heaven. I picked up a ball of fresh mozzarella to bring home, and we decided to split a cinnamon bread. The service is great! The little Italian lady is like everyone's grandma, sweet and accommodating. You'll love her. The cinnamon bread is fresh, warm, and sooo delicious. Eat this and you'll never go back to one of those commercial cinnamon bun places. This place is tiny, never really updated, and a true neighborhood gem. Specials are on hand-lettered signs. Get there early because they sell out of a lot of stuff around lunch time and close at 3. It's cash only but you won't need a huge wallet to pick up what you want. Try the bracciole! You won't be sorry. They even offer a bracciole parm sub. read more

The best old school, no frills little deli. A tad hard to find but what a hidden gem! Think short and to the point, the service here is quick and easy. The menu at Second Street is filled with delicious deli meat combos & hot sandwiches. They carry a great assortment of stuffed rolls as well, ranging from sweet to savory(the sausage roll is a 10/10)! Prices are incredibly reasonable and they cater as well! Everything is fresh & DELICIOUS!! read more

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Second Street is a pretty damned good Italian sandwich shop. I come here fairly regularly and the scene is usually the same. The place is dark with a low ceiling, and not all that clean looking even though it actually is clean. There will be at least 2-3 others waiting to order or get their sandwiches, including some Italians. The counter will be run by either a middle aged lady, or a younger guy, both of which are very nice and also efficient. After paying around $6 for a foot-long sandwich, you'll wait 3-5 minutes as your order is made fresh. Second Street is very much a time warp, and luckily the sandwiches make the jump. My go-to is the chicken cutlet with broccoli rabe, provolone and thousand island dressing. The chicken cutlet is tender and crisp, and the broccoli rabe plays against the provolone well (except for the few times the provolone hasn't been sharp, boooo). It doesn't sound like the dressing fits in, but it does and helps to integrate the whole sandwich. I've gotten their braciole as well, which is tender and comes with a great tomato sauce. There's a lot else to try on the menu, but I haven't quite gotten past those 2 yet. The main thing I wish was better ironically is the homemade bread itself; it's good, but nothing special. I keep putting it off, but next time I'll buy some of the cinnamon bread as well; after all, they're a bakery, not just a deli. Bottom line is this is a gem in Jersey City, and it's even more awesome that I can walk down to it from my apartment. read more

excellent food.........excellent prices...a hidden gem in downtown jersey city...the sausage bread...the sweet bread...the sandwhiches...GO...try-em...youll like-em read more

Great samiches, great everything, great service. Have been going here for years! Cash only! Try the cinnamon roll. Insane!

Great good! Very small area so you may have to wait. Large variety of sandwiches all made to order.

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. I've come here a number of times and have tried the cinnamon bread and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. First off, they use a quality bread, the bedrock of any good sandwich. Not too hard and not too soft, it soaks up the juices from the piles of meat and cheese stuffed in between. They are quite generous with their portions, and the ingredients all taste fresh. All this for under $7 and you've made me a very happy customer. Please don't crucify me, but I don't see the hype behind the cinnamon bread. It was tasty, don't get me wrong, but the cinnamon distribution is uneven, containing stretches of plain bread followed by pockets of intense cinnamon. Other than that mishap, I have no complaints about 2nd St Bakery. It is well worth trekking out to a corner of Jersey City for this quaint shop. read more

Wanted to try this bakery for a while,and I finally stopped in on a Wednesday morning.A nice little Italian lady behind the counter.I ordered a small stuffed roll with roasted red peppers and mooz.Mouthwatering.These are the kind of places that I grew up with.Old school ,cash only,family run. Definately be back! read more

First time customer, the reviews don't lie! I went with the hot roast beef sandwich, was delicious and very good price.

Looking for gold is not easy but coming here is even better that gold! Its gold and diamonds!!!!! Get your order early, sandwiches are well worth the price. Sandwiches are stuffed with the best meats, cheeses, and contments ! All stuffed it a fresh baked loaf of Italian long loaf of bread! Try the stuffed breads, they are really packed full! The cinnamon rolls are truly cinnamon not just a sprinkle! Never have a disappoint except when they run out! Again, don't wait until noon, if you do, you stand a good chance of missing out! Once they sell out, they close! read more

Buy everything you can here! This bakery doesn't look like much from the outside, but omg, the baked goods are amazing. I stopped in with a friend who frequents the place and got a sausage bread, as well as a chocolate and cinnamon bread. The sausage bread is stuffed with sausage and had a nice crisp on the outside with a soft, doughy interior. And the chocolate bread, gah, amazing! It's swirled into the bread so perfectly - I can't even explain how good it is, you just need to eat it. I haven't tried the cinnamon bread yet, but I'm sure it's just as amazing. I don't live anywhere near JC, but would definitely venture in just to eat breads from this bakery again. read more