A solid array of American dishes are available for lunch, brunch, dinner, and even happy hour. Don't pass over the Ridiculous Egg Sandwich; the bacon and eggs are perfect with the brioche bun.
Doughy, warm bagels baked fresh throughout the day... How can you go wrong? Come prepared to wait in line, but your time and effort will be rewarded.
French food-meets-Gastropub fare. A protein heavy menu with tempting dishes like Duck Confit and Croque Madame Egg Rolls goes perfectly with a thorough beverage program. Come hungry and thirsty.
The 3-course prix fixe is quite the steal at a mere $35, which includes a selection of a soup or salad, an entrée, and a dessert from their main menu.
The Tonkotsu Ramen here consists of a well-developed broth, balanced toppings, and al dente noodles. Skip the gyoza, and don't forget to bring cash as they're still Cash Only.
A solid spot for Vietnamese food in downtown Jersey City. Skip the wings, but the noodles, including the pho and curry soups, are all excellent and well-portioned.
Modern Hawaiian cuisine as interpreted by two Per Se vets come to a helm at Noreetuh. Start with the excellent Poke and the Corned Beef Tongue Musubi, and make sure to try the Spicy Rice Cakes.
The dessert options at Torico's are endless, including excellent traditional flavors like vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate, and slightly harder to find ones, like jackfruit, lychee, and ube.
Although the pizza is solid, the can't-miss dish here is the Emmy Burger, a dry aged beef patty topped with cheddar, charred onions, and Emmy sauce sandwiched between two pretzel buns.
A mere $5 (and tax) give you unlimited access to an endless array of board games. Skips the mediocre snacks, though.
Make sure to get the Salted Crack Caramel and the Ooey Gooey. Flavors change frequently, so be sure to ask for a taste before buying!
Starr and Smillie have partnered up to create a California-inspired menu at Upland. Start off with a shared pizza (like the Pear) and make sure to get a pasta, like the excellent Pappardelle.
The brunch plates, like the Classic Benedict, are solid and well-priced, but service seems to be lacking at times.
Pelicana offers 40 varieties of quality fried chicken. The protein used is organic and the oil is changed daily; you can definitely taste the difference.
A huge Sephora location conveniently located in Union Square. Come for any of your skincare or make-up needs, but be prepared to pay a pretty penny for it.
