Lackawanna Coffee
Downtown Jersey City · 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.
The Steep Index
The room and the patio are the draw. The latte was pretty decent, the barista was friendly and the menu is long, but it is a bit overpriced and the inside seats are few. Go on a weekday if you want a table.
- Coffee / Drink Quality: 8.2/10
- Atmosphere: 9.0/10
- Solo-Friendliness: 9.2/10
- Value: 7.2/10
- Staying Power: 8.4/10
- Overall: 8.4/10
Perfect for: reading
The Space
A quaint cafe down a few steps in a basement, with limited seating inside. Out back there is a patio with a ping pong table, which is where you want to sit.
The Coffee
I had the latte, which was pretty decent, though a bit overpriced. The beverage menu is extensive, and the cups come in bright colours.
Go for the backyard patio, and bring a book.
The Vibe
Nice vibes and an affable barista. On weekends the queue is long, because this is a favourite with the locals.
The Verdict
A good place to read a book alone or just enjoy the scenery from the patio. Come on a weekday, and order something off the long menu.
Practical information
- Address: 295 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States
- Price: $
- Type: basement cafe
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