Looking to uncover all that the Heights has to offer? Get to know this Jersey City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Italian deli to an "exotic meat" cafe.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Heights, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Andrea Salumeria
Topping the list is deli Andrea Salumeria. Located at 247 Central Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 240 reviews on Yelp. Family run since 1975, Andrea Salumeria was named the Best Sub/Hoagie Shop by NJ.com in 2016. Stop by when you're on the hunt for authentic Italian groceries, cold cuts, antipasto and subs.
2. Casalingo
Next up is Italian spot Casalingo, situated at 457 Baldwin Ave. Formerly known as Marco's Deli, this casual spot serves up Italian American favorites like pizza, calzones, chicken Parmesan sandwiches, baked ziti and more. With 4.5 stars out of 53 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Griot Cafe
Griot Cafe, which serves breakfast and brunch seven days a week, is another top choice. The menu at this cozy spot offers sweet and savory comfort food classics, like beignets and Creole-style chicken and waffles. Yelpers give the business, located at 434 Central Ave., five stars out of 147 reviews.
4. Dark Side of the Moo Cafe
Then there's Dark Side of the Moo Cafe, another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 190 Yelp reviews. The brick-and-mortar outpost of the "exotic meat" food truck, Dark Side of the Moo Cafe serves burgers and sandwiches made with proteins like alligator and yak. Head over to 52 Bowers St. to see for yourself.
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