Hudson County has become known for excellent dining experiences at every budget. The area’s rich cultural diversity has resulted in a wide cross-section of cuisine that nails local restaurateurs’ traditional heritages and boldly invents fusion tastes to draw crowds and kudos. Read on for a highlights tour of some of the many restaurants, cafes, and food trucks that are giving Hudson County its foodie credentials. 

So Many Choices!

Options for dining out in Hudson County just keep multiplying. Jersey City alone has close to 1K restaurants to choose from, with new eateries popping up all over the place. Neighborhoods like Newport in Jersey City — that previously quieted down in the evening without restaurants for residents — have seen a sudden flurry in new hot dinner spots. Multiple years of Wine Spectator Awards and our own Local Girl write-ups have likely brought on the need for table reservations at the most popular places. It seems that it’s Hudson County’s culinary moment in the sun. 

Recognizing Old-School Icons 

From the relatively recently established iconic locals like Zeppelin Hall (est. 2009) to the long-lived Fiore’s of mozz fame and glory (est. 1913), Hudson County has been performing fabulous culinary feats to manifest all our food fantasies for ages. We respect our elder restaurants even when their fare has changed with the times and the arrival of new generations — like Liberty House’s Maddy Rose, where the view is historical and majestic but the menu is fresh and fabulous. 

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Andrea Salumeria | 247 Central Avenue 

Augustino’s | 1104 Washington Street, Hoboken

Barge Inn | 324 Third Street, Jersey City

Benny Tudino’s | 622 Washington Street, Hoboken

Cafe Michelina | 423 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken

Carlo’s Bakery | 95 Washington Street, Hoboken

Fiore’s Deli | 414 Adams Street, Hoboken

Leo’s Grandevous | 200 Grand Street, Hoboken

Liberty Brand Pastries & Food | 2409 Central Avenue, Union City

Liberty House | 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Liberty State Park, Jersey City

Neptune Bakery and Deli | 1612 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Piccolo’s | 92 Clinton Street, Hoboken

Zeppelin Hall | 88 Liberty View Drive, Jersey City  

Innovative + Trendy Hot Spots

Hudson County restaurants are not boring. The art on the walls, the many genres of live music, unique collabs, and uncommon creations — like Departed Souls’ amazing gluten-free beer or Dark Side of the Moo’s alligator sausage, wild boar tacos, kangaroo or yak burgers — provide adventuresome foodies with something new to discover just around the next corner. 

87 Sussex | 87 Sussex Street, Jersey City

Ani Ramen | 218 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Busy Bee Organics | 451 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City

The Cliff | 38 Congress Street, Jersey City

Dark Side of the Moo | 52 Bowers Street, Jersey City

Dear Maud | 205 First Street, Hoboken

Departed Souls Brewing Company | 150 Bay Street, Jersey City

Drift | 1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

LoKal Eatery & Bar | 2 Second Street, Jersey City

Traditional & Fusion Heritage Homage

Like the massive portions of authentic Ecuadorian food at Bayonne’s Tagua and the glorious Peruvian sopas at Harrison’s B-52’s, these purveyors of spice done right bring rave reviews. Many of them are getting noticed, including Jersey City’s Korai Kitchen, which recently received a James Beard nomination. Here are but a tiny fraction of the abundance of restaurants bringing bountiful world flavors to our plates. 

B-52’s Lounge & Restaurant Ceviche Bar | 200 North Second Street, Harrison

El Aguila Dorada | 830 Broadway, Bayonne

El Artesano Restaurant | 4101 Bergenline Avenue, Union City

El Eslabon Restaurante | 6013 Park Avenue, West New York

Korai Kitchen | 576 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

Lotus Thai Cuisine | 7007 Park, Guttenberg

Masala Cafe Chettinad | 839 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Q’Tal Bar + Grill | 3 Kearny Avenue, Kearny

Rumba Cubana | 6909 JFK Boulevard, Guttenberg | 1807 45th Street, North Bergen | 235 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City

Tagua | 269 Broadway, Bayonne

Takorea BBQ | 805 Frank E Rogers Boulevard, Harrison

The Indian Tapas | 101 Greene Street, Jersey City

Photo-Friendly Brunch & Rooftop Culture 

Sweet and swanky restaurant spots bring cheer to a bad weather or bad mood day because fancy fabulousness is a fun solution to whatever’s got us down. Hudson County is loaded with gorgeous locations to meet up with friends over mimosas and toast togetherness in a place where the ambiance sparkles invitingly. 

Anthony David’s | 953 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken

Barbès | 1300 Park Avenue, Hoboken 

Bin 14 | 1314 Washington Street, Hoboken

Elysian Cafe | 1001 Washington Street, Hoboken 

Fork Hill Kitchen | 201 Sixteenth Street, Union City

Halifax | 225 River Street, Hoboken

Hudson + Co | 3 Second Street, Jersey City

The Kitchen Step | 500 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

The Lola | 102 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken

The Rooftop at Exchange Place | 1 Exchange Place, Jersey City

Metropolis | 96 Hudson Street, Hoboken

Vale’s Kafe + Kitchen | 825 Twenty Second Street, Union City

Neighborhood Fixes

There are so many beloved Hudson County mom-and-pop delis and bistros that keep us well-coffeed and fed. Those favorite tucked-away places and corners are hot spots for happiness. These neighborhood staples are the setting for making memories and slowing down time, nestled in comfort, away from the world’s chaos. 

15 Fox Place | 15 Fox Place, Jersey City

Cafe Dolma | 270 Grand Street, Jersey City

Cortaditos | 4501 Park Avenue, Union City

Garden Cafe + Bistro | 106 Country Road, Union City

Griot Cafe | 398 Central Avenue, Jersey City

Gussy’s Cafe | 292 Newark Avenue, Jersey City

Hamilton Inn | 708 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

Harry’s Food & Drink | 8101 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen

Roast & C.R.E.A.M. | 1620 Bergenline Avenue, Union City

Satis Bistro | 212 Washington Street, Jersey City 

Subia’s  | 506 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

White Star | 179 Warren Street, Jersey City

New Rising Stars

New restaurants and cafes in our area have been stirring up quite a buzz. Mark Censits’ new farm-to-table restaurant, Maxwell Alley, and Korean and Japanese restaurant Yakitame Bento + Katsu  are shining star examples of what can happen when brilliant entrepreneurs with exceptional taste cater to the sophisticated tastes of our region. 

Apnaa Lahore | 557 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City

Blue Anchor | 166 River Drive, Jersey City  

Blue Angel Artisan Cafe + Bakery| 79 Hudson Street, Hoboken

The Colonial Grill Foodtruck | 1 Newark Street, Hoboken

Forum Coffee | 1400 Washington Street, Hoboken

Haraz Coffee House | 89 Hudson Street, Hoboken

Little Mingo | 305 1st Street, Hoboken

Mile Square Cafe | 746 Park Avenue, Hoboken

Bergen Hall | 58 Maple Street, Jersey City

BRBQ | 532 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

Incontro Caffè | 351 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

Maxwell Alley | 12 Coles Street, Jersey City

Yakitame Bento + Katsu | 501 Central Avenue, Jersey City

RUN/Café | 1000 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City

Panaderya Salvaje | 9 Erie Street, Jersey City

Recent Wine Spectator Award Winners

An excellent overall experience is the norm at these celebrated restaurants, and the word has been out for quite a while now. The annual Wine Spectator awards, which highlight our region’s outstanding food destinations, are no surprise. Local foodies didn’t need an outside authority to confer credibility to their date night destination, but the recognition does feel nice. 

Battello | 502 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City 

Blu on the Hudson | 1200 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

Brazeiro Churrascaria | 103 Sixtieth Street, West New York | 7420 Broadway, North Bergen

Court Street | 61 Sixth Street, Hoboken

Del Frisco’s Grille | 221 River Street, Hoboken

Felina Steak | 2 Chapel Avenue, Jersey City

Hailfax | 225 River Street, Hoboken

Maddy Rose at Liberty House, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City

Molos | 1 Pershing Road, Weehawken

Sorellina Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar, 1036 Washington Avenue, Hoboken

Son Cubano | 40 Riverwalk Place, West New York 

Perennial Local Girl Faves Not Listed Above

There are simply too many great Hudson County food options to name them all. There’s someplace for everyone and then another someplace for all the days of the month, yet the list of local “must-try”s just keeps growing. As long as they’re cooking, we will keep tasting and savoring what comes out of these kitchens. 

Antique Bar + Bakery | 122 Willow Avenue, Hoboken

Chart House | 1700 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken

Corto | 507 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City

El Artesano | 4101 Bergenline Avenue, Union City

Faubourg | 544 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair + 1100 Avenue at Port Imperial, Weehawken

Flour | 500 Jefferson Street, Hoboken

Gaia + Loki | 346 Grove Street, Jersey City

Korai Kitchen | 576 Summit Avenue, Jersey City

La Isla | 104 Washington Street, Hoboken

Razza | 275 Grove Street, Jersey City

See More: A Millennial Girl’s Guide to the Jersey Shore

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New Jersey commuters have had a whirlwind week of news headlines coming from NJ Transit and the New York / New Jersey Port Authority. The most recent of the headlines was an announcement on Friday, November 14th, that the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line will undergo a 10-mile expansion with seven new stops. Read on for more information about the new railway expansion plan. 

Building into Bergen County

The Hudson-Bergen line currently only extends as far as North Bergen. The new plan, titled “The Northern Branch Project”,  from NJ Transit will bring the Light Rail tracks 10 miles further north to an anticipated terminal at Englewood Hospital. There will be seven stops added across five municipalities, including North Bergen, Ridgefield, Palisades Park, Leonia, and Englewood. 

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The project is still in the early stages of planning, and riders will likely have to wait a year or two before construction begins. The environmental impact statement considers potential impacts of the project on surrounding areas, including noise, wildlife, air quality, infrastructure, traffic patterns, and more. 

Per press release, NJ Transit announced that it issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to hire a contractor to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). As the proposal is currently written, the electric railway would be located along West Side Avenue in North Bergen and the existing railroad right-of-way owned by CSX Transportation between 91st Street in North Bergen and the northern Border of Englewood. 

 Northern Branch Corridor Project Proposal via NJ Transit

A previous version of the plan, titled “The Northern Branch Corridor Project” was published for public commentary in 2011. The original plan extended service to Tenafly, which was opposed by residents and community leaders.  The Federal Transit Administration rescinded its Notice of Intent to review that Environmental Impact Statement in 2023 since environmental conditions have changed since its writing in 2007. 

What Officials Say

“NJ TRANSIT remains committed to extending the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail into Bergen County,” said NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri. “This RFP is a concrete demonstration of that commitment. Providing mass transit options to all regions of New Jersey takes cars off the road, cleans the air we breathe, and drives economic activity, sustainable housing, and a multitude of other benefits.” 

 “As one of the most densely populated counties in the state, Bergen County welcomes additional mass transit options,” Bergen County Executive James Tedesco added, “The Northern Branch project will fulfill that need and enhance the lives of all who call Bergen County home. I thank NJ TRANSIT for continuing this vital project.”

See More: A Guide to 16 Eateries in New Jersey Train Stations

As part of the EIS process, there will be an opportunity for public comment once the draft is complete for a minimum period of 45 days.

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Each year on September 11th, the communities of Hoboken and Jersey City band together to host ceremonies, memorials, vigils, and more in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. In commemoration of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, several local memorial events are set to take place this year. Read on for a list of 9/11 memorial events happening in 2025 in Hoboken, Jersey City, + beyond.

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You need nature. Your body actually craves it. Digging your hands in rich soil and then watching things grow is food for the mind, body, and your social network. And just your luck, we’ve found that Jersey isn’t called the Garden State for nothing. In fact, there are quite a few plots of land allotted for urban dwellers to try their hand at gardening. Read on for a hand-picked bouquet of just some of the many welcoming community gardens that have taken root and sprouted up all around Hudson County, New Jersey.

About the Gardens

While community gardens are a longtime staple in Europe, there are plenty here in the Garden State. Some community gardens — like Ogden’s End in the Heights neighborhood of Jersey City — are a secret world tucked away amidst all the clatter and hustle of a totally urban environment. Others — like the raised boxes at the center of Miller Park in West New York or the gated enclosure of beds found in North Bergen’s Braddock Park — appear more functional. The well-organized grid-plotted gardens serve the practical purposes of drawing pollinators, enriching the surrounding ecosystems, and providing learning opportunities for area residents. A third type of community garden — the micro kind, like the delightful Hope Garden in Jersey City — has lovely wisps of fragrance and color nestled into small spaces between parking lots and city streets.

Many municipalities have — as Secaucus does — a free application process to access community garden plots. These gardens exist because of volunteers who often schedule plant swaps and teach-ins. Trying out a dose of free soil therapy is easy with the help of the Hudson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey. The NPSNJ leadership hosts in-person and virtual gardening events and can assist Hudson County residents in connecting with their nearest community garden. If no nearby neighborhood garden bed exists, they will point toward the tools to start one.

Read More: The Best New Jersey Gardens to Visit This Summer

The collective effort of these community gardens provides all sorts of dividends to those who join in. There’s nothing like eating vegetables fresh from the garden and telling friends that the herbs in their salad are homegrown. Hudson County’s community gardens are generally grown with adherence to organic methods — using no pesticides, chemical fertilizers, or sprinkler systems. The communal aspect of the gardens means newbies can learn how it’s done.

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Guttengarden | 6903 Jackson Street

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Hoboken Community Garden | 3rd + Jackson Streets

Northwest Resiliency Park | 1201 Madison Street

11th Street Island | 11th Street between Washington + Park Streets

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Jersey City

Brunswick Community Garden | 170 Brunswick Street

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Canco Park | 50 Dey Street

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Greater Neighborhood Alliance Community Garden | 81 Garfield Avenue 

Hope Garden | 135 Ogden Avenue

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Lincoln Park West Pollinator Pathway | Lincoln Park West Park Drive 

Ogden’s End | 105 Ogden Avenue

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P.E.A.C.E. Community Garden | 440 Hoboken Avenue

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RCE Learning Garden | Lincoln Park near Communipaw Avenue + Route 440

Pershing Field Model Pollinator Garden | 201 Central Avenue

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Riverview Community Garden | 285 Ogden Avenue 

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Sergeant Anthony Park | 90 – 100 Palisades Avenue

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Speer Cemetery | 145 Vroom Street

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Where’s Waldo Community Garden | Walden Avenue at Alan Terrace

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West Hudson Park Learning Garden | 60 Keasbey Street

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Kearny Community Garden | 487 Passaic Avenue

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James J. Braddock Community Garden | 8701 JFK Boulevard East

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Fountain Park | Corner of Humboldt Street + Raydol Avenue

Xchange Garden | Laurel Hill County Park, next to the Secaucus Xchange

Maple Street Community Garden | Maple Street, next to the Crossover Walkway

Millridge Community Garden | 50 Millridge Road

Imagine Community Garden | 44 Meadowlands Parkway

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UC Community Garden | Eleanor Erikson Park on Liberty Avenue 

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See More: A Guide to the Gardens of Montclair + When to See Blooms

West New York

Miller Park Community Garden | Miller Park at Jackson Street

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New Jersey has been experiencing severe heat this week, with some towns under extreme heat warnings Beyond discomfort, the skyrocketing temperatures can pose a serious health hazard. To help keep the community safe, local counties have established designated communal cooling centers in Hudson County. Read on for more about cooling resources and cooling centers in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Know of another cooling center that’s not on this list? Please email hello@hobokengirl.com.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has shared a Heat Hub website which serves as a central hub for information about weather and state-provided resources to beat the heat. Many of these cooling centers will be located in senior centers, libraries, and other community facilities. Everyone is encouraged to check up on friends, family, and neighbors who may be at high risk of heat exposure and other heat-induced illnesses.

Read More: A Guide to Parks With Splash Pads in Hoboken + Jersey City

Cooling Centers in Hudson County

These are the designated cooling centers that local governments will open should the need arise. Please confirm the operating hours before heading over.

Bayonne

• 4th Street Senior Center: 16 West 4th Street
• 56th Street Senior Center: 329 56th Street Avenue B, 201-437-5996
• Bayonne City Hall: 630 Avenue C, 201-858-6000
• Bayonne Public Library: 697 Avenue C., 201-858-6970
• Bayonne Uptown Senior Center: 329 Avenue B, 201-437-5996

East Newark

• East Newark Recreation Center: 44 Central Avenue
• East Newark Senior Center: 37 President Street, 973-481-3454

Guttenberg

• Centennial Towers: 6800 Park Avenue, 201-861-0900
• Golden Gardens Community Center: 136 69th Street
• Guttenberg Community Center: 136 69th Street
• Guttenberg Town Hall: 6808 Park Avenue, 201-868-2315
• Herman G. Klein Towers: 7005 Boulevard East
• Joseph P. Macaluso Towers: 400 68th Street, 201-861-0504

Harrison

• Harrison Heat Emergency Assistance: 973-483-4100
• Harrison Senior Center: 221 Harrison Avenue, 973-268-2463

Hoboken

• Hoboken Multi-Service Center: 124 Grand Street, 201-420-2054
• Hoboken Shelter: 300 Bloomfield Street, 201-656-5069

Jersey City

• GSCDC Hudson CASA Drop-In Center: 514 Newark Avenue, 201-604-2600
• Hudson County Community Wellness Center: 124 Claremont Avenue, 201-420-7944
• Joseph Connors Senior Center: 28 Paterson Street, 201-420-8249
• Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center: 140 Martin Luther King Drive, 201-547-4565
• Maureen Collier Senior Center: 335 Bergen Avenue, 201-434-3794
• St. Lucy’s Emergency Shelter: 619 Grove Street, 201-656-7201

Kearny

• Kearny Branch Library: 759 Kearny Avenue, 201-955-7988
• Kearny Department of Public Health: 645 Kearny Avenue, 201-997-0600
• Kearny Naval Reserve Facility: 53 South Hackensack Avenue (Hudson County provides bus transportation from Hoboken to the center at a pick-up location at Observer Highway and Park Avenue between the hours of 10AM and 1PM)
• Kearny Public Library: 318 Kearny Avenue, 201-998-2666

North Bergen

• North Bergen Downtown Library: 2123 Kennedy Boulevard, 201-869-4715
• North Bergen Recreation Center: 6300 Meadowview Avenue, 201-861-9601
• North Bergen Uptown Library: 8411 Bergenline Avenue, 201-869-4715

Secaucus

• Secaucus Public Library: 1379 Paterson Plank Road, 201-330-2083
• Secaucus Recreation Center: 1200 Koelle Boulevard, 201-330-3299

Union City

• Bruce Walter Rec Center: 507 West Street, 201-348-5701
• Centro Cultural William V. Musto: 420 15th Street, 201-271-2279
• Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation (PERC): 108 36th Street, 201-348-8150
• Union City Senior Citizens Center: 3715 Palisade Avenue, 201-348-5701

West New York

• FDR Senior Building – Adam Street: 6100 Adams Street, 201-868-6100
• FDR Senior Building – Jefferson Street: 5800 Jefferson, 201-868-6100
• Housing Authority of WNY: 6300 Adams Street, 201-861-7071
• Kennedy Towers Senior Building: 430 62nd Street, 201-868-6100
• Sunshine Garden Senior Center: 515 54th Street, 201-868-6100

Weehawken

• Weehawken Senior Citizens: 201 Highwood Avenue, 201-319-6060
• Weehawken Senior Housing: 525 Gregory Avenue, 201-330-7634
• Weehawken Senior Housing: 2 Potter Place, 201-583-1423
• Weehawken Senior Housing: 4800 Park Avenue

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Signs of Heat Stroke

According to the CDC, signs of heat stroke include “confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech; loss of consciousness; hot, dry skin, or profuse sweating; seizures; very high body temperature.” Heat stroke can be fatal if it isn’t properly treated.

Should you notice anyone experiencing these symptoms, you should call 911 immediately. Wetting the skin, using cold cloths, soaking clothing in cold water, and sitting in an ice bath are all recommended methods to cool down until help can arrive. Heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat rash, and heat cramps are also potential heat-related issues.

Be sure to drink plenty of water, wear comfortable clothing, and try to limit exertion during these extremely hot days.

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On the morning of May 30th, a pedestrian was struck by a New Jersey Transit bus near a park in North Bergen. The investigation is still ongoing. Read on for what we know so far about this incident.

The Details

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a New Jersey Transit bus at the intersection of Bergenline Avenue and Boulevard East in North Bergen on the morning of Friday, May 30th. The individual’s identity has not been released, but they were pronounced dead at the scene, according to a social media post made by HudPost.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It has not yet been revealed if the pedestrian was at the crosswalk at the time.

This occurred near the entrance of James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park around 5:30AM, where emergency responders apprehended the scene. The investigation is ongoing as of this writing, but, according to New 12 New Jersey, the roads near North Hudson Park have reopened.

The Hoboken Girl has reached out to NJ Transit and will update this post with more information.

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The main warehouse of Dykes Lumber has been located at 1899 Park Avenue in Weehawken since 1947. The iconic yellow signage once stood alongside the Maxwell House coffee billboard and the lighted Malibu Diner sign, creating as good a welcome mat as one could find when entering the northern part of Hoboken. Dykes, the proverbial last man standing, is getting torn down as part of the regional Gateway Development Project. The lumber shop has now moved its Weehawken location to North Bergen as part of a legal settlement reached as part of the region’s Gateway Development. The purchase means that the entire Dykes property will be razed — and while the fate of the iconic signage is unconfirmed at this time, it’s likely it’ll suffer the same fate. Read on for more about the future of Dykes Lumber in Hudson County, NJ.

What is the Gateway Development Project? 

The Gateway Development is a regional project, supported by federal, state, and local governments, to improve rail infrastructure. Dozens of smaller projects make up the overall effort, some of which have focused on adding additional tracks, bridge improvements, and reinforcing existing infrastructure.

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The most significant project within the portfolio is the Hudson Tunnel Project, which will upgrade the rail infrastructure between Newark, New Jersey, and Manhattan’s Penn Station. Since Hudson County is the Jersey home base for the Hudson River railway crossings, a significant amount of work will be staged and/or take place here.

What’s Happening to the Dykes Property?

Dykes was founded in 1909 and is a lumberyard that is the region’s go-to spot for moulding, cabinets, building materials, doors, and more. Professionals and DIY’ers love the wide selection. There are eight other Dykes locations throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The Hudson County Dykes location is now at 6001 Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen.

The Dykes property was identified in a 2021 study by the Federal Railroad Agency as geographically relevant location for staging materials and construction equipment for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The property is 2.4 acres in size and was purchased by Amtrak for $60 million, per a legal settlement with the business in July 2024.

A statement from the law firm Carlin, Ward, Ash & Heiart LLC, which represented Dykes, revealed that the transaction was most likely the largest eminent domain settlement in the New Jersey. The sale price came after experts demonstrated the true valuation of the lot for housing and other businesses. Part of the settlement allowed Dykes to remain in the Weehawken location until March 31st, 2025.

See More: 11 Amtrak Train Trips via Newark Under 4 Hours

The Hoboken Girl team has reached out to Dykes Lumber to learn more about the new location and will update this piece with any further comments.

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In 2021, recreational marijuana was officially legalized in the Garden State (pun intended). Since then, the cannabis industry has taken on a life of its own, creating jobs and business ventures for thousands of individuals. In Hoboken, Jersey City, and Hudson County alone, there are over 30 local dispensaries for locals to shop recreationally. Read on for our full list just in time for every (21+) gardener’s favorite holiday.

Harrison

Cookies Harrison | 335 Angelo Cifelli Drive

Cookies Harrison provides customers with a diverse selection of cannabis products in a modern setting. This shop’s specialty is emphasizing quality and consistency to both medical and recreational customers.

Botera Harrison Cannabis Dispensary | 701 Frank E Rodgers Boulevard North

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Botera Harrison Cannabis Dispensary creates a personalized experience with a wide range of cannabis offerings. The team here focuses on customer education and provides both medical and recreational sales.

Read More: New Coffee Shop Called Saoco Cafe Coming to Jefferson Street in Hoboken

Legal Leaf NJ | 304 Harrison Avenue

Legal Leaf NJ is committed to providing high-quality products in a warm and welcoming environment, with everything from flowers to edibles and tinctures available. This location has both medical and recreational cannabis products.

Hoboken

Blue Violets | 628 Washington Street

Blue Violets is a husband-and-wife-owned dispensary in the heart of Hoboken. The premier cannabis dispensary emphasizes exceptional product quality and consumer education for both medical and recreational customers.

Hudsonica Dispensary | 363 15th Street

Hudsonica is a family-owned dispensary that aims to be a “bridge to everything cannabis,” as per its website. This spot sells a wide range of products, including flowers, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, edibles, mixers, vapes, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, and more.

The Station Hoboken | 86 River Street

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The Station is one of Hoboken’s newest dispensaries. The dispensary has incredibly knowledgeable staff that can help customers who are shopping medically or recreationally.

Village Hoboken | 516 Washington Street

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Owned by former NBA star Al Harrington, this dispensary provides an exciting range of cannabis products both medically and recreationally, including those from the Viola Brands line, named after the founder’s grandmother.

Jersey City

1634 Funk Dispensary | 394 Communipaw Avenue

1634 Funk Dispensary is a micro cannabis dispensary in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood of Jersey City. The funky, roaring-20s-themed space is designed for simplified recreational shopping with a warm and friendly staff of experts.

Bay Street Greenery | 150 Bay Street

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Bay Street Greenery is one of Jersey City’s largest dispensaries, with a massive selection of products. This women-owned cannabis hub is dedicated to holistic wellness with an emphasis on service, quality, and education. 

Blossom Dispensary | 746-8 Tonnelle Avenue

Blossom Dispensary is a woman-owned dispensary in Jersey City Heights. The recreational dispensary is a safe space for customers at any phase of their cannabis journey. The wide selection of retail includes flowers, edibles, vapes, and more.

The Cannabis Place | 1542 John F. Kennedy Boulevard 

The Cannabis Place is led by a talented team of changemakers dedicated to justice. The company is service-disabled veteran and minority owned with a focus on social equity by creating Union Cannabis Labor Careers with living wages, no-cost health benefits, and retirement plans to bring equity back into local communities. The space is open for in-store shopping, deliveries, and express pick up.

Cannabotique by Greenhouse | 125 Columbus Drive

Cannaboutique by Greenhouse is a woman-owned micro dispensary and consumption lounge coming to downtown Jersey City. The curated shop will focus on a wide selection of products and community efforts once officially open. Stay tuned for more updates here.

Cream | 284 1st Street

Cream is an LGBTQ+ owned dispensary in the heart of downtown Jersey City that keeps people at the forefront. The knowledgeable staff is always available to help customers choose what products work best for them. Cream elevates the cannabis experience through its education and high-quality products.

Downtown FLWR | 141 Newark Avenue

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Downtown FLWR is a woman-owned dispensary with a knowledgeable team consisting of an Army veteran, a holistic medicine expert, and a cancer survivor. The wellness-focused space aims to create a safe and secure environment for customers to explore what products are best suited for their needs.

Garden Greenz | 190 Newark Avenue

Quality is at the heart of every experience at Garden Greenz in downtown Jersey City. The cannabis destination covers products from topicals to flower, vapes, edibles, and more. The staff’s expert knowledge makes shopping here a breeze.

Golden Door Dispensary | 638 Newark Avenue

Golden Door Dispensary is a service-disabled veteran-owned business in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City. Golden Door Dispensary’s focus is rooted in education, helping customers learn about the healing benefits of cannabis.

GreenStop Dispensary | 518 Tonnele Avenue

GreenStop Dispensary is one of Jersey City Heights’ newest cannabis dispensaries. The shop’s mission is to provide premium cannabis products and top-tier customer service.

Hazy Harvest Dispensary | 398 Pacific Avenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Another new dispensary in Jersey City is Hazy Harvest Dispensary. The shop’s grand opening will take place on April 17th with special hours from 12PM-10PM.

JC Element | 365 Central Avenue

JC Element in Jersey City Heights is a trusted cannabis dispensary run by lifelong Jersey City resident Rafael Corona. JC Element is dedicated to creating a space where customers feel valued and informed through strong customer service.

Lady L Cannabis | 547 West Side Avenue

Lady L Cannabis offers a curated selection of cannabis products, including flowers, vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, concentrates, and more, and is open seven days a week. 

The Leaf Joint | 391 Central Avenue

The Leaf Joint is a black-owned dispensary in Jersey City Heights. The Leaf Joint’s top priority is making sure customers feel confident on their cannabis journey. The Leaf Joint is committed to inclusivity, innovation, and education.

Legacy to Lifted | 490 West Side Avenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Legacy to Lifted is a local dispensary with an important mission of eliminating the stigma associated with cannabis. CEO Christopher Broderick created Legacy to Lifted after facing challenges in his career path due to previous cannabis convictions. Now, he is proud to serve his community through his social equity-based dispensary.

The Medicine Woman | 660 Tonnelle Avenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Medicine Woman in Jersey City Heights was recently opened by iconic NJ celebrity Ice-T and his business partner, Charis Burrett. Medicine Woman’s mission is to “provide a full-spectrum of global plant medicine”. The dispensary has hundreds of cannabis brands for locals to choose from.

MMD Jersey City | 655 Newark Avenue

MMD Jersey City is a California-based dispensary that recently expanded to New Jersey. The company has a variety of top-of-the-industry flower, vapes, edibles, tinctures, and more at various price points.

TOSD | 36 Congress Street 

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TOSD (The Other Side Dispensary) was founded by Jersey City local Dr. Alyza Brevard-Rodriguez, who is a multi-talented entrepreneur, brand maven, mother, veteran, and LBGTQ+ leader. Alyza’s passion for cannabis led her to open TOSD, a dispensary and lounge providing education and high-quality products to their customers.

RIPT Dispensary | 220 Broadway 

RIPT Dispensary shares a massive selection of cannabis products with customers at fair prices. The space provides both recreational and medical menus with items like flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, infused cooking items, and more.

Uforia Dispensary | 138 Griffith Street

Uforia Dispensary is all about excellence as a cornerstone of the community. The dispensary has top-quality cannabis products such as flower, tinctures, edibles, beverages, and more that can be delivered right to your door.

Xena | 795a Bergen Avenue

Xena in McGinley Square recently celebrated its official ribbon cutting ceremony and is ready to welcome in locals. The dispensary is proud to provide tailored hospitality and premium products and merchandise. The business hopes to open a consumption lounge later this year.

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North Bergen

Legal Leaf NJ | 8512 JFK Boulevard

Legal Leaf NJ has a diverse selection of cannabis products, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, kratom, kava, and drinks. It operates multiple locations, including North Bergen, and emphasizes customer rewards through its Exotics Club loyalty program.

HudHaus Dispensary | 9001 Old River Road

HudHaüs is North Bergen’s first recreational cannabis dispensary. This spot provides a wide range of products, such as flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vapes, and concentrates, with a loyalty program for recreational customers.

West New York

Nile Dispensary | 5411 Bergenline Avenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nile Dispensary is West New York’s newly opened dispensary. The team here meticulously sources only the finest products for their customers and provides exceptional items with top-notch customer service.

Alternative Medicine

The Green Room | 64 Newark Street + 109 14th Street, Hoboken

The Green Room has a curated selection of CBD and THC products including Delta 8, Delta 9, hemp vapes, and more for everyone in both Hoboken locations. Customers here can expect an informative and simplistic shopping experience.

The Hemp Social | 391 Palisade Avenue + 521 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City

The Hemp Social has two locations in Jersey City for locals to love. The dispensaries have everything from infused beverages to CBD pet treats, edibles, vapes, and THC tinctures.

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