Park Tavern is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

1. Park Tavern

8.5
575 W Side Ave (at Communipaw Ave), Jersey City, NJ
Pub · West Side · 36 tips and reviews

Nicole V.Nicole Valles: Ultra- hidden and low key. I love hiding out here.

Susan S.Susan Suarez: It's a good mix of old and young, neighborhood people and college students. Dark and easy to hide out and chill in. There's a lot or room in back too. Women's room has 2 stalls and was clean.

Nick G.Nick G-M: Solid burger, reasonable prices, good music, classic bar atmosphere (brick, wood, etc.). What more do you need?

Zeppelin Hall Biergarten is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

2. Zeppelin Hall Biergarten

8.3
88 Liberty View Dr, Jersey City, NJ
Beer Garden · The Waterfront · 226 tips and reviews

Brian B.Brian Benavides: really cool place to chill with some friends!

Advertising WeekAdvertising Week: Very Casual, 170 beers on Tap, German food and live bands.

Mary GraceMary Grace: Security is so chill. I love them. They're a bunch of sweethearts!!!!

Tea NJ "Vegan Friendly Cafe" is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

3. Tea NJ "Vegan Friendly Cafe"

8.2
262 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Tea Room · Historic Downtown · 46 tips and reviews

Samantha L.Samantha L.: Tea NJ is a fantastic eatery, with plenty of tea and beverage options, with a full menu of healthy and savory foods. Super friendly, hospitable staff and very chill, relaxed vibe. Also they deliver!

Krissy K.Krissy Kristine: This place is awesome, I wish I found it sooner. I stumbled upon it yesterday. I’m definitely going to revisit. Food was good and as for the atmosphere it was chill. “A gem off the radar” cafe.

Maria M.Maria Maximova: The place is amazing! Drinks are amazing too! Food is delicious! 😍😍😍

Modcup Cafe is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

4. Modcup Cafe

8.8
479 Palisade Ave (btwn Bowers & Griffith St), Jersey City, NJ
Coffee Shop · The Heights · 42 tips and reviews

CarolynCarolyn: Coffee is good, ambiance trendy and staff are nice. Cool place to chill for a bit and relax.

DeannaDeanna: Incredibly nice people! Awesome mod decor, good music, good coffee. Could use wifi though!

Michelle W.Michelle Weber: Do you like your chai spicy? You must come here. The coffee is also killer -- best in JC.

Órale! Mexican Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

5. Órale! Mexican Kitchen

8.5
341 Grove St (btwn Morgan & Bay St), Jersey City, NJ
Mexican Restaurant · Harsimus · 117 tips and reviews

Francisco R.Francisco Ribeiro: Very relaxing atmosphere, great place to sit at the bar and talk. I had the El Pastor pulled pork taco, delicious. (A bit heavy on the cilantro though) For the dessert I had the morenitas, GET THEM.

LTLT: Very chill, very laid back, and really good food. (Cool background music too.) Halibut ceviche is great and also liked the under $39/bottle wine list. Def worth checking out.

Irina S.Irina Samoylova: Great menu choice, amazing atmosphere, awesome service by Brian and live music on Sundays! Definitely coming back!👍

Barcade is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

6. Barcade

8.3
163 Newark Ave (Barrow St), Jersey City, NJ
Bar · Harsimus · 143 tips and reviews

DipikaDipika: Love their selection of beers. Very laid back and lots of space. Cool selection of games too, and only for a quarter each

ArthurArthur: Went back to Barcade recently - must say, the menu was MUCH improved. Beer selection wide and varied as ever. Vibe remains casual if still a bit too hipster (trends have life cycles, after all).

Carlos F.Carlos Flores: Cool place, great atmosphere, and diverse beer selections. Love the old school arcade games.

Pint is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

7. Pint

8.5
34 Wayne St (at Grove St), Jersey City, NJ
Gay Bar · Van Vorst Park · 60 tips and reviews

Robocub™Robocub™: Great gay bar in Jersey City to chill with friends. Read more.

Jonas R.Jonas Rivera: Huge beer selection. Chill atmosphere great for happy hour with friends.

Jarrett 🌈 N.Jarrett 🌈 Nolan: Nice, local, friendly neighborhood bar in Downtown Jersey City. Read more.

Healy's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

8. Healy's Tavern

8.2
374 Newark Ave (at 6th St), Jersey City, NJ
Bar · Historic Downtown · 18 tips and reviews

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: Neighborhood bar. Casual, cheap, and friendly. These kind of places are quickly going extinct in the downtown JC area.

Dolci K.Dolci Key: Great little pub to visit before a concert. The sliders were good very good. The chicken fingers are a little strange, like giant McDonald’s chicken nuggets. Overall, good bar food and casual vibe.

Jason B.Jason Baughman-Oprică: Great bar in JC. Friendly bartenders and they get to know you. Good burgers and fries and nice beers on draft. A Jersey City gem.

Ahri's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

9. Ahri's Kitchen

7.5
227 7th St (at Erie St), Jersey City, NJ
Korean Restaurant · Hamilton Park · 23 tips and reviews

Tusar B.Tusar Barik: Great food, casual, BYOB

Vineet S.Vineet Shah: Casual authentic Korean. Solid bulgogi bibimbop.

Carl F.Carl Figueiredo: Bibimbap!! Casual neighborhood restaurant serving classic Korean comfort food. BYOB as well.

The Pet Shop is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

10. The Pet Shop

8.2
193 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
Bar · Harsimus · 23 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Sherman: Best bar in JC, chill and cheap good drinks

Lucy M.Lucy Maria: Great vibe and delicious vegan and vegetarian options! The pet shop nuggets and pad Thai loaded tater tots we oh so good!

Justin J.Justin Jonsson: Cauliflower steak sandwich

CAVA is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

11. CAVA

8.4
30 Montgomery Street (at Greene St), Jersey City, NJ
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Waterfront · 10 tips and reviews

Indra K.Indra Klavins: Cava is fast casual focused on fresh delicious whole food. If the line is overwhelming, download the app and order ahead. You can even specify a pick-up time.

Enrique S.Enrique Sallent: Big lines at lunchtime. Use their mobile app, it works really well.

Mateen S.Mateen Shaikh: Cava in Jersey City is pathetic. It’s overall dirty & poorly managed. Avoid this location!

Taqueria Downtown is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

12. Taqueria Downtown

9.0
236 Grove St (at Grand St), Jersey City, NJ
Taco Restaurant · Van Vorst Park · 236 tips and reviews

Lori L.Lori Luo: Excellent tacos, Tortas, and flautas are served in a casual environment. Sit outside when the weather's nice.

Sanjiv S.Sanjiv Sanghavi: Definitely the steak tacos! A little spicy but worth it

Elaine J.Elaine Jorda: fish tacos & hot sauce!! Yummy & FRESH!

Lackawanna Coffee is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

13. Lackawanna Coffee

8.8
295 Grove St (Wayne), Jersey City, NJ
Coffee Shop · Van Vorst Park · 40 tips and reviews

Aaron M.Aaron Moss: Great coffee shop and lovely garden space! Good vibes

Matt 🐹Matt 🐹: Japanese style (iced) coffee is fantastic. Slightly stronger than regular iced coffee! Also, the backyard is awesome!

Erika P.Erika Perzi: Great staff and excellent coffee. Love vegan muffins, tuna toast and well curated provisions.

South House is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

14. South House

8.0
149 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ
BBQ Joint · Harsimus · 50 tips and reviews

Pradnya W.Pradnya W: Such beautiful decor and ambiance. Casual yet classy. Get the smoked old fashioned. It might be the best you have ever had !

Steven R.Steven R.: The wings were great! The venue is large not sure if they do private events but I would highly consider it if they did. Great staff too!!

Augie R.Augie Ray: Pulled pork rocked.

Diesel and Duke is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Jersey City.

15. Diesel and Duke

8.3
389 Monmouth St (Newark Ave), Jersey City, NJ
Burger Joint · Historic Downtown · 4 tips and reviews

Autumn C.Autumn Choi: Casual, no frills burger place. Solid burgers and affordable!

Carrie B.Carrie Brown: Delicious burger

Robert A.Robert Accettura: Decent enough burger. It’s not the best I’ve ever had, but I’ve had much worse. Good quick service. Reasonably priced for what it is.