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Jersey City's 5 favorite spots to score coffee on a budget

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Published on July 22, 2019
Jersey City's 5 favorite spots to score coffee on a budgetPrato Bakery | Photo: Ashish D./Yelp

Craving coffee?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee sources in Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Prato Bakery

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Topping the list is Prato Bakery. Located at 371 Fourth St., the bakery and cafe is the highest-rated affordable coffee spot in Jersey City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 227 reviews on Yelp. In addition to a full array of classic espresso drinks, the cafe offers baked goods, as well as sandwiches and pizzas made on fresh-baked focaccia.

2. Vogue Café

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Next up is Vogue Café, situated at 177 York St. With 4.5 stars out of 196 reviews on Yelp, the cafe and bakery has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. In addition to caffeinated beverages, there are traditional French treats and snacks, like croissants, quiche and sandwiches made on baguettes.

3. Bwè Kafe

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The Waterfront's Bwè Kafe, which means "drink coffee" in Haitian Creole, is located at 140 River Drive South. It's another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive cafe 4.5 stars out of 125 reviews. This spot brews La Colombe coffee in a variety of ways, from pour overs to Japanese-style slow-drip cold brew. There's also a full breakfast, bunch and lunch menu with pastries, avocado toast, salads and more. 

4. Congress Station

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Over in the Heights, check out Congress Station, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 113 reviews on Yelp. This cafe serves Intelligentsia coffee and a menu of breakfast and lunch items. Grab a bagel sandwich to go with your joe. Head over to 589 Palisade Ave. to check it out. 

5. Hidden Grounds Coffee

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And then there's Hidden Grounds Coffee, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 92 reviews. Stop by 148 First St., Floor 1, to hit up this location of the New Jersey-based roastery. Along with its specialty coffee, there's also a full menu of cafe fare, like avocado toast and sandwiches. Check out the schedule of coffee-related classes if you're interested.


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