[Home](https://thesteep.app/) › [Cities](https://thesteep.app/cities) › [Jersey City](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city) › Dames Coffee Espresso Bar # Dames Coffee Espresso Bar Downtown Jersey City · Jersey City · Steep Index 8.7/10 · Steep Pick *Dames Coffee Espresso Bar — Jersey City* A tiny Jersey Avenue espresso bar with coffee-minded baristas and a backyard patio garden out back. ## The Steep Index The espresso is the reason to come. The butterscotch drink was pulled precisely and carried real flavor and a proper espresso aroma, and the staff clearly care about the coffee. The indoor room is small, but the backyard patio adds plenty of space to sit. - Coffee / Drink Quality: 9.5/10 - Atmosphere: 8.4/10 - Solo-Friendliness: 8.6/10 - Value: 8.8/10 - Staying Power: 8.2/10 - Overall: 8.7/10 Perfect for: espresso pilgrimage ## The Space A few tables inside, and most people order and leave with a cup. Out back there is a beautiful patio garden with plenty of room, including a communal table. ## The Coffee The butterscotch espresso drink was pulled perfectly, with a strong espresso aroma and plenty of flavor behind the sweetness. The baristas talk coffee and know what they are pouring, so ask what they recommend. > If you are in the neighborhood, make this a stop on your espresso pilgrimage. ## The Vibe Quick, friendly and focused on the cup at the counter. Walk through to the garden if you want to stay a while. ## The Verdict Go for the espresso, then take it out to the garden if the weather allows. If you are anywhere near Jersey Avenue, this belongs on your list. ### Practical information - Address: 581 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States - Price: $$ - Type: espresso bar [@damesespresso](https://instagram.com/damesespresso) ## More in Downtown Jersey City - [Dullboy](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/dullboy-jersey-city) Steep Pick Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.6/10 A dimly lit cocktail bar on Grove Street with a cocktail-minded crew, a long bar menu and a backyard patio out back. - [Choc O Pain French Bakery and Café - JC Downtown](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/choc-o-pain-jersey-city) Steep Pick Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.5/10 A small French bakery cafe on Jersey Avenue with baguettes, croissants and tarts, and a pain au chocolat worth crossing town for. - [Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/hidden-grounds-jersey-city)Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.4/10 A cozy Powerhouse Arts District chai and coffee house where the masala chai and the sense of neighbourhood camaraderie are both the real draw. - [Lackawanna Coffee](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/lackawanna-coffee-grove-street-jersey-city)Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.4/10 A small basement cafe on Grove Street with a backyard patio, a ping pong table and a long drinks menu, popular enough to queue for on weekends. [All cafes and bars in Downtown Jersey City →](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/neighbourhoods/downtown-jersey-city) ## More in Jersey City - [Semicolon Cafe](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/semicolon-cafe-jersey-city) Steep Pick Colgate Center · Steep Index 8.4/10 A funky Hudson Street cafe built around brunch, sandwiches and a genuinely loyal local crowd. - [The Archer](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/the-archer-jersey-city) Steep Pick Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.4/10 A dim, intimate speakeasy-style bar on Newark Avenue with table seating, a proper bar and a long cocktail menu. - [Vis à Vis Cafe & Bistro](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/vis-a-vis-cafe-bistro-jersey-city)Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.2/10 A rustic cafe on Newark Avenue with good wifi, front porch tables, and a long breakfast and lunch menu at fair prices. - [Lackawanna Coffee Warren St](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/lackawanna-coffee-warren-street-jersey-city)Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.2/10 A bright Warren Street cafe with a high ceiling, tables upstairs and working wifi, easy to settle into alone. - [Daily Provisions](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/daily-provisions-jersey-city)Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.1/10 An all-day neighborhood kitchen on Bay Street with plenty of seats, wifi, a long breakfast and lunch menu, and a salted caramel cold brew worth ordering. - [The Hive](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city/the-hive-jersey-city)Downtown Jersey City · Steep Index 8.1/10 A bright, cozy Jersey Avenue cafe with a play space for little kids, a backyard patio, and the viral cinnamon buns. [The full Jersey City guide →](https://thesteep.app/cities/jersey-city)