9 Bar Cafe

I found the best coffee in JC at 9 Bar Cafe. It's a newer cafe with the best coffee, brewed to perfection! The pastries are also amazing along with gluten free options. Definitely try the "Grandma's" cake if you like lemony things. I also really love the atmosphere and design of the cafe as well as the super nice owners! 

Carrino Provisions

Over the weekend I decided to try the new Italian restaurant in town, Carrino Provisions. It is an awesome place that is a similar concept to Eataly but on a smaller scale and right in Jersey City, which I'm super excited about. They have very good meats, cheeses, cold cuts, pastas, etc.. that you can buy to take home. I bought some mortadella and really delcious baguette. For lunch I had the chicken cutlet panini, butternut squash soup, and the arugula salad. All three dishes were fantastic with excellent service. The bar is also pretty long so it's a good place for drinks. Downstairs they have extra space with huge tables for events. I definitely will be going back to shop, drink, and eat! It's so exciting to have all these great restaurants opening in JC!

Union Republic

I discovered Union Republic a few weeks ago and it's absolutely delicious! I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was definitely pleasantly surprised by the food and atmosphere. I ordered the Roasted Pork Mazemen, which is a brothless ramen. The sauces on it are so flavorful - it's a must. This is one of my favorite places in Jersey City.