Food & Drink

Gotan Coffee Kitchen will be opening in Hoboken later this year.

Outdoor waterfront bar Smorgasbar will be coming back to Jersey City later this month despite the food market Smorgasburg not returning.

Salad hot spot Alfalfa, also popular for their gluten-free doughnuts, is set to open their third outpost in Jersey City.

Surreal Creamer, an Asian-inspired ice cream shop known for their “floteas” that combine bubble tea and soft serve ice cream, is plotting a Hoboken location.

Casa De Lobo is a unique dining experience specializing in tapas from a celebrity chef and has launched in Downtown Jersey City.

Blu on the Hudson is a 30,000 square foot waterfront restaurant that will finally be launching in Weehawken and is set to feature a dining room, sushi bar, and rooftop event space.

Happy Dayz Ice Cream, an ice cream and shake shop that opened in Edison last year, is expanding to this Jersey City neighborhood.

A business called Cream Dispensary and Lounge is slated to take over the Hard Grove Cafe space in downtown Jersey City.

New hotspots and old standbys are represented on our list of the best restaurants in Jersey City, with every neighborhood represented to highlight the city’s diversity in dining.

Kong Dog, a Korean-style corn dog spot that is known for their unique toppings and serves a variety of sausages covered with everything from ramen to hot Cheetos, is opening in Jersey City.