Who Belongs in Jersey City's Shore-or-suburb living?
Is Jersey City right for me? We'll be real: Jersey City is not for everyone. The traffic can be insane and many people tend to get scared of the prices. However, certain people take to this place like a duck to water.
Who Fits Jersey City Best?
Ranked by how well each personality tends to thrive here, from can't-miss matches to tougher fits.
Foodie
Great FitUh, hello?! It's a major hotspot for all things food-related. Locals get to enjoy Razza blistered pies, tons of Latin food stops, then Cellar 335 tiki heat. The more spending cash you have the better it'll be. Fans of celebrity chef work will love Sushi By Domo, the hottest place for raw fish. While it can be harder than usual to drive to your local grocery store, it's fairly easy to get meals delivered and even easier to find gourmet shops for those special ingredients you can't always source at a Whole Foods. (Drake Pines is a great butcher shop, by the way.)
Coffee Snob
Great FitJersey City and its neighbor, Hoboken, have a long history of coffee house culture. Expect to enjoy Modcup single origin, Lackawanna oat draft, Dames hush...the list goes on and on. Bubble tea is also hot here too.
Craft Beer Fan
Great FitEnjoy 902 rooftop pours, Zeppelin steins, Departed Soles curiosities all entice. The best might just be Wurstbar, simply because it feels like it's always Oktoberfest at that brewery!
Dog Momma
Great FitDog moms can expect to experience Hamilton Park run drama, Hound About Town spoils, tons of pet-centric groups and boutiques. (Also, Jersey City is also home to the only cat-centric boutique in New Jersey!)
Tech Bro
Great FitWall Street and tech bros have made JC the "sixth borough" for a reason. They seem to thrive here. Six minute PATH, Andco desks, Harborside fintech mixers, Regus Coworking spaces at fairly decent prices...Need I say more?!
Adventure Junkie
Great FitThere is always something to do here, and some locals even make a living on Airbnb as adventure guides to prove it. Kayak Morris Canal, boulder The Cliffs, skyline thrills, tons of unique urban exploration-worthy areas to check out in the region.
Hipster
Great FitCertain parts of Jersey City will feel strikingly similar to Williamsburg due to the still-relevant hipster population. Artists in the hipster movement will enjoy multiple photography clubs, Fox and Crow backroom shows, or picking up local zines from Deep Space Gallery.
Vintage Thrifter
Great FitIt's hard to say no to browsing Another Man's Treasure racks, warehouse popups,and local clothing swaps. The overall anti-waste, anti-fast-fashion attitude here is remarkably strong. You'll have a hard time finding locals wearing "Sheincore" here.
Wall Street Exec
Great FitYou can reach the WTC five minutes, enjoy ferry flexes, and if you're a bit sordid, you can partake in a heavy sugar baby scene. There are also several bars that act as major networking points for Wall Streeters in firms like Merrill-Lynch.
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