lifestyle From the cobblestones on Court Street to the hustle and bustle of Washington Street, Hoboken is every city lovers’ dream, combined with the charm of a small town. There is so much to do when it comes to fitness, coffee, delicious food, salon treatments, and of course, endless views of New York City. A walk around the neighborhood is a great way to experience its spirit because sometimes, the best-hidden gems are often discovered on foot. We’re taking a trip to Madison Street for this edition of our Hoboken Street Series. We’ll take you from downtown to uptown and share all the loca ..read more

caffeine + craft Tucked away on 888 Newark Avenue, near Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood, is a sprawling, two million-square-foot arts facility. Among the many offerings in its portfolio, Mana Contemporary is an art studio and museum — a home for the artists and art organizations that color our community. Earlier this year, Mana Contemporary teamed up with Evan Santiago of Jersey City’s Hybrid Coffee + Kitchen to add another descriptor to the multi-purpose space. Hybrid Coffee’s second location is now open on the ground floor of Mana Contemporary, serving up its beloved menu of coff ..read more

news Hamilton Park will soon be abuzz with something new: Hoboken favorite The Hive will open a Jersey City location this month on Jersey Avenue. The Hive, located at 1000 Park Avenue in Hoboken, is known for its creative coffee drinks, cinnamon rolls, and kid-friendly play space. The Hoboken Girl got the exclusive scoop from the team behind The Hive, Kristin Karotkin and Catherine Willhoit, back in November. Read on to learn more about The Hive’s expansion to Jersey City. About The Hive Kristin Karotkin and Catherine Willhoit opened The Hive in November 2020 with the goal of fostering comm ..read more

food + drink Urban living certainly has its perks but when it comes to escaping the hustle and bustle or relaxing outdoors, we have to get a little creative. With limited green space and tiny apartments, it can be easy to spend too much time indoors while the day passes. But when springtime hits and the weather starts to heat up, the residents of Jersey City emerge and want to wander. So whether it’s time for a break in the daily monotony or you just need a good old-fashioned “mental health walk”, consider opting for a change of scenery and taking a break at a local coffee shop with friends ..read more

news There are always new coffee shops popping up in Hoboken — from Jersey City’s famed ModCup opening up in the Mile Square soon to a new coffee cart on Sinatra Drive. Though caffeine might be abundant, another new coffee shop is set to arrive in town at 1100 Adams Street. Called Cafe Cartel, this new cafe is serving up “curated Colombian coffee” and lite cafe bites (including empanadas). With an originally anticipated opening date of November 2023, Cafe Cartel recently put signage up and is hoping to be a “local caffeine dealer” for Hoboken residents. Read on for what to expect from Cafe C ..read more

caffeine please Steven Spielberg’s 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can saw Leonardo DiCaprio as a doctor, a lawyer, and a pilot, all at the age of 17 years old. A new coffee cart in Hoboken bears almost the same name and plans to give commuters and passersby the same buzzing energy as Frank Abagnale Jr. — without all the con artistry, of course. Caf Me If You Can is the latest caffeine cart to arrive on the Hoboken waterfront, which officially parked on Sinatra Drive earlier this week. The Hoboken Girl stopped by for a little mid-morning pick-me-up and chatted with the Jersey City resid ..read more

news Earlier this year, The Hoboken Girl reported on the closure of the uptown Hoboken coffee shop City of Saints. At the time, it was unknown what would take over the business’s space at 1320 Bloomfield Street. Now we know that a coffee shop called Kooche Kafe will take over the space. Read on for what we know about Kooche Kafe coming to Hoboken, New Jersey. About Kooche Kafe According to owner Babak Moghaddam, the cafe will serve coffee and pastries. “Koocheh means narrow or alley in Farsi,” he said. “We hope to be up and running by the end of May.” The cafe will certainly fill the void l ..read more

Lifestyle Paulus Hook is a quaint neighborhood with an interesting connection to the Revolutionary War. Today, this section of Jersey City is known for its brownstones, local cafes, and easy access to the waterfront and Liberty State Park. It’s a quiet neighborhood with a strong sense of community that is home to many young families and professionals. Keep reading to learn more about the history of Paulus Hook and for a brief tour of the neighborhood’s happenings. History Paulus Hook was developed by the Dutch and served as a British-controlled fort during the Revolutionary War. The Continen ..read more

deals This is a sponsored guide, but there are no affiliate links. Please contact each business to redeem your deals + appointments. Now that we’ve settled into spring, the temperatures are warming up, and we’re waiting for these April showers to become May flowers, there’s nothing like a little refresh as we look ahead to the summer season. To help you with just that, we’ve put together a guide to local Hoboken, Jersey City, and Northern New Jersey businesses — ranging from nutritionists, therapists, and fitness spots to cafes, salons, skincare studios, and more, so our readers can be acqua ..read more

good eats Food is fuel, but here at The Hoboken Girl HQ, food is also an experience: a little treat, a night out, a respite from the monotony of working a 9-5. We aren’t alone in this philosophy — all over Hoboken + Jersey City, chefs, bakers, and makers continue pushing gastronomic boundaries, creating foods and desserts beyond our most indulgent imaginations. Some of these delicacies are fusions of already iconic desserts (cannoli cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookie croissants), and others are elevated classics (loaded breakfast sandwiches, homemade Pop-Tarts). Some are even al ..read more