Awaf Deli and Grocery
Cigarettes, lottery, newspapers, and basic grocery items.
285 Grove Street
201.333.4904
Labels: Bodega, Grove Street, Retail
Kanibal Home
Replacing former home goods store On the Inside, Kanibal Home offers an eclectic mix of home furnishings and women's apparel.
213 Montgomery Street
Kanilbal Home
Labels: Clothing, Grove Street
Village Wine & Liquors
Typical wine and liquor store on Grove Street.
348 Grove Street
201.434.7200
Labels: Grove Street, Liquor
Valley National Bank
Bank branch and ATM in the base of the Grove Pointe Tower on the Marin Blvd side.
Grove Pointe Tower
311 Marin Boulevard
201.332.7872
Labels: Bank, Grove Street, Retail
Starbucks at Grove Street
The second Jersey City Starbucks location; modern furniture design; small, limited seating area.
Grove Street PATH Plaza
98 Newark Avenue
201.332.2385
Labels: Cafe, Grove Street, Restaurant
Duane Reade
The third Jersey City Duane Reade to open; basic groceries including dairy products, pharmacist, snacks, pharmacy items, office supplies, magazines.
Grove PATH Plaza
110 Newark Avenue
201.433.0169
Labels: Grove Street, Pharmacy
Grove Pointe
Grove Pointe is a mixed use residential structure on the corner of Grove Street, Newark Avenue, Columbus Drive and Marin Blvd. The main tower contains luxury rental apartments; the low rise portion contains condominiums; the ground floor has several retail spaces.
525 Units (67 Condo / 458 Rental)
29 Stories
Completed 2007
100 Columbus Drive (Rentals)
102 Columbus Drive (Condos)
20,000 Square feet retail
535 Parking spaces
Complete 2007
525 Units (67 Condo / 458 Rental)
29 Stories
Completed 2007
100 Columbus Drive (Rentals)
102 Columbus Drive (Condos)
20,000 Square feet retail
535 Parking spaces
Complete 2007
Labels: Condominium, Grove Street, High Rise, Newark Avenue, Rentals
Van Vorst Park Neighborhood & Historic District
The Van Vorst Park area of Jersey City is both a historically preserved district as well as a de facto neighborhood. The historic district is a specialized zoning ordinance designed to protect the look of the brownstone lined streets. These zones throughout the downtown list specific lots that fall within the zoned district. Alterations to the exterior of the buildings are essentially prohibited without first getting approval from the historic commission.
Below, a rough map of the district. The official boundaries are defined by specific lots which are not included on this map.
However, there is more to the Van Vorst Neighborhood than simply the historic district. The neighborhood is essentially the blocks south and west of the Grove Street Path Station, bounded by Christopher Columbus Drive to the North and Marin Blvd. to the East. The Western border is perhaps best defined as the elevated portion of the Turnpike, though some residents would declare Brunswick Street both the official western most portion of the historic district as well as the end of the neighborhood.
For many years the southern border of the neighborhood was also the edge of the city, bound by Grand Street. However, the Liberty Harbor North project will develop 27 city blocks south of the Van Vorst neighborhood. Grand Street then will be in essence the border between Van Vorst and Liberty Harbor North.
The centerpiece of the historic district is Van Vorst Park, a one square block park located on Montgomery Street and Jersey Avenue. The Victorian era park includes playgrounds, a dog run, and gardens. The summer months also bring "Jersey Fresh" sponsored Farmer's markets, and weekend rummage sellers.
City Hall and the main branch of the Jersey City Library are both located within the district. The Jersey City Museum is also located on the western edge of the neighborhood.
The area of Grove Street that runs through the neighborhood is also a busy shopping district. Cafes and restaurants line this section of Grove Street.
Planned for the neighborhood in 2007 are two new mid sized apartment complexes. The Majestic II is planned for the corner of Grove and Montgomery Streets. The project will redevelop several vacant lots and restore a number of historic brownstones. A second project known as Columbus Corner is planned for the corners of Wayne and Barrow and Barrow and Christopher Columbus Drive. That project will develop a parking lot as well as restore a Victorian era house and older apartment building.
Below, a rough map of the district. The official boundaries are defined by specific lots which are not included on this map.
However, there is more to the Van Vorst Neighborhood than simply the historic district. The neighborhood is essentially the blocks south and west of the Grove Street Path Station, bounded by Christopher Columbus Drive to the North and Marin Blvd. to the East. The Western border is perhaps best defined as the elevated portion of the Turnpike, though some residents would declare Brunswick Street both the official western most portion of the historic district as well as the end of the neighborhood.
For many years the southern border of the neighborhood was also the edge of the city, bound by Grand Street. However, the Liberty Harbor North project will develop 27 city blocks south of the Van Vorst neighborhood. Grand Street then will be in essence the border between Van Vorst and Liberty Harbor North.
The centerpiece of the historic district is Van Vorst Park, a one square block park located on Montgomery Street and Jersey Avenue. The Victorian era park includes playgrounds, a dog run, and gardens. The summer months also bring "Jersey Fresh" sponsored Farmer's markets, and weekend rummage sellers.
City Hall and the main branch of the Jersey City Library are both located within the district. The Jersey City Museum is also located on the western edge of the neighborhood.
The area of Grove Street that runs through the neighborhood is also a busy shopping district. Cafes and restaurants line this section of Grove Street.
Planned for the neighborhood in 2007 are two new mid sized apartment complexes. The Majestic II is planned for the corner of Grove and Montgomery Streets. The project will redevelop several vacant lots and restore a number of historic brownstones. A second project known as Columbus Corner is planned for the corners of Wayne and Barrow and Barrow and Christopher Columbus Drive. That project will develop a parking lot as well as restore a Victorian era house and older apartment building.
Labels: Grove Street, Neighborhood Profile, Van Vorst
Ibby's Falafel
Delicious falafel at a very reasonable price. Ibby has a cult following in Jersey City.
303 Grove Street
201.432.2400
303 Grove Street
201.432.2400
Labels: Fast Food, Grove Street, Restaurant
Soul Flavors
American soul food with classics like macaroni and cheese. Owned by Wayne B. Lyons, long time caterer. No liquor license.
Soul Flavors
354 Grove Street
201.217.3004
Labels: Bistro, Grove Street, Restaurant
Oviedo Sculpture
The sculpture of the Oviedo Cathedral sits in the park in front of City Hall on Grove Street. The sculpture is a gift from the city of Oviedo, a sister city of Jersey City.
Labels: Government, Grove Street, Sculpture
O'Connell's Restuarant and Bar
Upscale restaurant and bar.
111 Montgomery Street
201.333.3633
O'Connell's
111 Montgomery Street
201.333.3633
O'Connell's
Labels: Bar, Bistro, Grove Street, Restaurant
Baja Mexican Restaurant
Mexican style food-- enchiladas, tacos-- with full service bar.
117 Montgomery Street
201.915.0062
Baja
117 Montgomery Street
201.915.0062
Baja
Labels: Grove Street, Restaurant, Tex-Mex
Grove News Corner
Typical newsstand bodega with some groceries.
119 Newark Avenue
201.432.0423
119 Newark Avenue
201.432.0423
Labels: Bodega, Grove Street, Newark Avenue
Friendly Cleaners
Wash and Fold, dry cleaning, repairs, alterations.
299 Grove Street
201.333.6614
299 Grove Street
201.333.6614
Labels: Grove Street, Laundromat, Services
JC Sakura Sushi
Great sushi, poor atmosphere, no liquor license.
362 Grove Street
201.217.8988
362 Grove Street
201.217.8988
Labels: Asian, Grove Street, Restaurant, Sushi
X-Press Cuts
Friendly men's and women's hair salon. Relatively inexpensive men's hair cuts. Usually opened in the evenings but with flexible hours.
291 Grove Street
291 Grove Street
Labels: Grove Street, Salon, Van Vorst
Downtown Wireless
Wireless and electronics store, sometimes they sell luggage.
310 Grove Street
201.333.7800
310 Grove Street
201.333.7800
Labels: Electronics, Grove Street
A1 Deli
Deli and grocery essentials, open 24 hours a day.
312 Grove Street
201.435.4668
312 Grove Street
201.435.4668
Labels: Bodega, Grocery, Grove Street, Van Vorst
Ria's Cafe
Small cafe. Not well managed. Extensive selection of frittatas for brunch. Don't show up hungry because the food will take a while to show up on the table. Bring your own bottle. Perfectly fine place if you're willing to wait a while.
24 Mercer Street
201.915.0045
24 Mercer Street
201.915.0045
Labels: Brunch, Cafe, Grove Street, Van Vorst
Stella's Pizza
Good pizza. Soft serve ice-cream. outdoor tables in the summer, though this is more a pizzeria than a sit down restaurant.
315 Grove Street
201.435.4650
315 Grove Street
201.435.4650
Labels: Fast Food, Grove Street, Pizza, Restaurant
Medina
Pakistani Cuisine. Looks like it wants to be a restaurant but is actually more fast food.
287 Grove Street
201.435.4900
287 Grove Street
201.435.4900
Labels: Fast Food, Grove Street, Restaurant
Grove Art and Frame
CLOSED
The store has been replaced by Carroll Jones III Gallery
107 Christopher Columbus Drive
The store has been replaced by Carroll Jones III Gallery
107 Christopher Columbus Drive
Labels: Art, Boutique, Grove Street, Retail
Continental Fruit
General grocery store with fruits and vegetables, fancy cheese, flowers.
309 Grove Street
201.332.2429
309 Grove Street
201.332.2429
Labels: Grocery, Grove Street, Retail
