Looking to uncover all that Journal Square has to offer? Get to know this Jersey City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Filipino bakery to a coffee roastery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Journal Square, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Philippine Bread House
Topping the list is bakery and Filipino spot Philippine Bread House. Located at 530 Newark Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 228 reviews on Yelp. Open every morning at 7 a.m., this spot offers fresh-made Filipino baked goods, like sweet bibingka rice cakes and savory pork buns, as well as combo platters of meats and sides.
2. Eggmania
Next up is Indian spot Eggmania, situated at 14 Liberty Ave. As the name suggests, the business specializes in Indian egg dishes, like masala omelets, egg curries and Volcano Biryani (rice made with boiled egg and spicy sauce and topped with cheese). With 4.5 stars out of 295 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
3. Mi Mariachi Taqueria
Mi Mariachi Taqueria is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 262 Yelp reviews. This Mexian spot serves up authentic tacos, burritos and tortas, as well as Mexican breakfast favorites like chilaquiles and chorizo with eggs. Head over to 213 Sip Ave. to see for yourself.
4. Modcup Coffee
Last but not least, check out Modcup Coffee, which has earned four stars out of 32 reviews on Yelp. This spot is its central roastery, where coffee is roasted on-site for the local cafe chain's three other Jersey City outposts. You can find it at 25 Senate Place.
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