Visiting Journal Square, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Jersey City neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Bangladeshi buffet to a nail salon.
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. Korai Kitchen
Topping the list is Bangladeshi spot Korai Kitchen. Located at 576 Summit Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 253 reviews on Yelp.
Korai Kitchen offers a rotating buffet of daily and seasonal Bangladeshi specials, including fish dishes and vegetarian-friendly options. Last year, BuzzFeed named this family-run restaurant "The Best Budget Restaurant" in New Jersey.
2. Mi Mariachi Taqueria
Next up is Mexican spot Mi Mariachi Taqueria, situated at 213 Sip Ave. Mi Mariachi Taqueria serves up more than a dozen kinds of tacos, from al pastor to pollo asado, as well as burritos, enchiladas and breakfast options such as huevos rancheros and chorizo with eggs. With 4.5 stars out of 277 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite.
3. Cafe Peanut
Cafe Peanut is another top choice. Stop in for classic espresso drinks, specialty drinks like lattes flavored with rosewater or Nutella, morning fare like omelets and breakfast burritos, and lunchtime options like salads, sandwiches and wraps. Yelpers give this quirky cafe, located at 586 Newark Ave., five stars out of 56 reviews.
4. Nails By Jenny
Then there's Nails By Jenny, with 4.5 stars out of 153 Yelp reviews. Yelpers rave about owner Jenny's technique as a nail artist and her competitive rates. Head over to 860 Bergen Ave. to check out this business for yourself.
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