WORD Jersey City is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

1. WORD Jersey City

8.8
29 McWilliams Pl, Jersey City, NJ
Bookstore · Hamilton Park · 25 tips and reviews

Diane D.Diane Drucker: Been there really sweet place great kids books and a welcome addition to my neighborhood

Gina B.Gina Buccianti: The cafe inside the bookstore is amazing. It's such a cute little bookstore in this neighborhood. Definitely a must to stop by and get a book.

Rikin D.Rikin Diwan: Great greeting cards for all occasions - wouldn't you rather spend 5 here than on some papyrus card?

Van Vorst Park is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

2. Van Vorst Park

9.4
Jersey Ave (btwn Montgomery & York St), Jersey City, NJ
Park · Van Vorst Park · 24 tips and reviews

Gene S.Gene Super: Kids playground gets plenty of shade in the mornings. So nice in the summer!

TK B.TK Baltimore: Look for the little paths hidden away in amongst the plants; they're particularly fun for kids to explore.

Purna R.Purna Rodman: Historic Park with lovely Gardens and surrounded by Brownstones. Neighborhood gatherings, children playing, dog runs. Movies under the stars and yoga under the gazebo.

Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

3. Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop

8.6
19 McWilliams Pl (at 9th St), Jersey City, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · Hamilton Park · 41 tips and reviews

MichelleMichelle: Best ice cream you can get. Kind people, great place! Always innovating new flavors! Stumptown and malt chip flavors are out of control good.

Jason O.Jason O'Brien: Eat here if you want the best tasting stuff ever. It's like eating frozen unicorn tears while riding atop Robocop's broad robot shoulders. Yeah... THAT good.

NoeliaNoelia: Stumptown coffee ice cream is delish!!!

Torico's Homemade Ice Cream Parlor is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

4. Torico's Homemade Ice Cream Parlor

9.3
20 Erie St (at First St), Jersey City, NJ
Ice Cream Parlor · Harsimus · 137 tips and reviews

Brandi W.Brandi Williams: Everything is amazing and super fresh! Go during off peak hours because the line in the summer is out of the door. Moves pretty fast though.

TanyaTanya: This place is what happy, fluffy dreams are made of.

Nostaljik KediNostaljik Kedi: Great fresh ice-cream! Liked chocolate crunch, strawberry and coffee cookies so much! Will taste cheesecake flavor next time... I find & love good ice-cream all over the world Kedisi >^.^<

Prato Bakery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

5. Prato Bakery

8.9
371 4th St, Jersey City, NJ
Bakery · Historic Downtown · 9 tips and reviews

Jenny L.Jenny Lee: A neighborhood favorite, this Italian bakery welcomes all to enjoy their baked sandwiches and treats, wonderful cappuccinos, lattes and tea (hot or cold). Warm atmosphere and, of course, food! ♥️

Jim D.Jim Dickinson: Coffee is great!

janelle g.janelle gunther: focaccia sandwiches are far superior to the brioche sandwiches. don't sleep on the focaccina con olive - a small savory bite.

Liberty Science Center is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

6. Liberty Science Center

8.7
222 Jersey City Blvd (at Philips St), Jersey City, NJ
Science Museum · Liberty State Park · 111 tips and reviews

Archana P.Archana Patchirajan: Nothing interesting - just good for kids. Am bored!!!

Roman B.Roman Bediner: Great place for a kids birthday party.

Theodore K.Theodore Kim: An excellent place for kids to run around and learn about science. Great views of Lower Manhattan are an added plus.

Downtown Yogurt is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

7. Downtown Yogurt

8.1
126 Newark Ave (Grove St), Jersey City, NJ
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Harsimus · 19 tips and reviews

Catherine K.Catherine Kopytek: Just tried the Irish Mint flavor, so good!

Stephanie M.Stephanie M.: Small place best to do takeout. Yummy flavors. Make sure to ask for help as samples are not self serve.

Allen F.Allen Feliz: Graham Cracker froyo is fantastic!

Pizza Masters is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

8. Pizza Masters

8.6
278 Central Ave (at Hutton St.), Jersey City, NJ
Pizzeria · The Heights · 11 tips and reviews

Holly S.Holly Smith: Classic Heights joint. Great staff, will bring to the table. You can do great quality pizza, calzone and pasta dishes up in the storefront or head to Renato's in the back. Best pizza and legit local.

Leo h.Leo hernandez: Best pizza in jersey city

Mike F.Mike Fraietta: Margarita slice 👏🏼. This place is Jersey AF

Rumba's Cafe is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

9. Rumba's Cafe

8.6
513 Central Ave (North st), Jersey City, NJ
Cuban Restaurant · The Heights · 41 tips and reviews

Shay R.Shay R: DELISCIOUS cuban food! My favorite spanish restaurant in the area...better than sabrosos

Justin M.Justin Mcknight: The prices here are insanely cheap.

Steve M.Steve Molina: The best breakfast in the area, can't go wrong ;-)

VAIBHAV Indian Spice Journey is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

10. VAIBHAV Indian Spice Journey

8.1
737 Newark Ave (JFK BLVD), Jersey City, NJ
Indian Restaurant · Journal Square · 9 tips and reviews

Vineet S.Vineet Shah: Really great delivery option. Chicken tikka masala was nice and creamy with a decent kick, and the garlic naan was well-packed.

cr7 j.cr7 junior: This Indian restaurant is not the best to let OK or eat in my serviqce was the worst I ordered rice and then told him to make it not spicyThen he made it spicyTrust me bad choice.

Gaurav B.Gaurav Bansal: Lots of good Indian food here, both the veg and non-veg

Porta is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

11. Porta

8.6
135 Newark Ave (Erie), Jersey City, NJ
Pizzeria · Harsimus · 81 tips and reviews

Clare L.Clare Lynch: They have Ruby Redbird cans, aka best summer rooftop beer ❤

Joe B.Joe Blossom: The pizza menu seems to get better each time we visit. The beer selection is great, too. It does feel a little Hoboken late in the weekend evenings (club, etc).

Ryan H.Ryan Haigh: The atmosphere, bar life, and pizzas of course.

Hibachi Grill & Buffet is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

12. Hibachi Grill & Buffet

7.7
701 State Rt 440, Jersey City, NJ
Buffet · 11 tips and reviews

Yanzy B.Yanzy Bear: Ribs, oysters, sushi, wings, hibachi etc, what more ask for yum

Daniel R.Daniel Rodriguez: All is good. Surprisingly good for the price

Madeleine S.Madeleine Samaan: Amazing variety of different food and great money value

sam a.m. is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

13. sam a.m.

9.1
112 Morris St (btwn Warren & Washinton St), Jersey City, NJ
Café · Paulus Hook · 98 tips and reviews

Mark J.Mark Joseph: The best restaurant in Jersey City when you consider both price (beyond reasonable!), location (it couldn't be on a more quaint street!), and taste (OUT OF THIS FREAKIN' WORLD!).

Adam M.Adam M: Great spot - wifi password is "celebratebreakfast112"

Virginie H.Virginie Henry-Dise: Have a bread basket with a delicious apple cider donut , buttery and salty biscuit and croissant - it comes with butter and raspberry jan

Left Bank Burger Bar is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

14. Left Bank Burger Bar

8.6
194 Newark Ave (Jersey Ave), Jersey City, NJ
Burger Joint · Harsimus · 59 tips and reviews

Wayne T.Wayne T: Make your own- house blend with cheddar, bourbon 'shrooms, shaved pork belly and chimichurri sauce on the side- delicious!

SubuSubu: The lamb burger with fried goat cheese is delish!

Michael L.Michael Lord: Great new place in JC, reasonable prices, good service, and fun atmosphere. Great addition to the neighborhood.

Second Street Bakery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Jersey City.

15. Second Street Bakery

9.1
402 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ
Bakery · Historic Downtown · 20 tips and reviews

Link P.Link Peace: Great sandwich options, all fresh bread and homade meat and cheese rolls along with other sweet options. Absolute hidden treasure.

Oso V.Oso Vin: The BesT HomeSchool Italian Deli !!! True Family that's Keeping Italian Heritage alive and well in2 2100st Century !!!!

Christopher L.Christopher Lee: Great little sandwich shop run by a little Italian lady. Highly recommend the chicken parm and cinnamon roll!