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The 4 best spots to score barbecue in Jersey City

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Published on January 29, 2020
The 4 best spots to score barbecue in Jersey CityHamilton Pork | Photo: Jackie H./Yelp

Need more barbecue in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top barbecue sources in Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

Shoppers in the Jersey City area tend to spend more in the winter at restaurants than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses manage online reviews. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Jersey City-area restaurants rose to $33 for the metro area in the winter of last year, 0% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Hamilton Pork

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First on the list is Hamilton Pork. Located at 247 10th St., it is the highest-rated barbecue spot in Jersey City, boasting four stars out of 440 reviews on Yelp.

2. Ghost Truck Kitchen

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Next up is Ghost Truck Kitchen, situated at 356 Varick St. With 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite.

3. My Kitchen

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My Kitchen, located at 30 Mall Drive W. in Newport Centre, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the spot four stars out of 12 reviews.

4. KPOT Hot Pot & Barbecue

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KPOT Hot Pot & Barbecue is another go-to, with four stars out of 97 Yelp reviews. Head over to 414 Grand St. to see for yourself.


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