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The Essential Hoboken Classics
Fiore's House of Quality is one of The Essential Hoboken Classics.

1. Fiore's House of Quality

9.4
414 Adams St (btwn 4th & 5th Sts), Hoboken, NJ
Deli · 99 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Roast beef & gravy w/ fresh mutz. This is the best sandwich in Hoboken & Liz Lemon’s obsession on “30 Rock”, available only on Thurs & Sat. Get it with sun dried tomatoes or garlicky roasted peppers.

2. Biggie's Clam Bar

318 Madison St (3rd and 4th), Hoboken, NJ
Fast Food Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Clams just like you'd get on the Shore. Seafood bisque is amazing & LOADED with seafood. Sausage w/ broccoli rabe is great.

3. M and P Biancamano

8.4
1116 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ
Deli · 13 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Say Hi to Pete when you come in to get your lunch. He makes the most flavorful and creamy mutz in town and packs it in his subs. You'll be full all day.

4. Vito's Italian Deli

9.3
806 Washington St (btwn 8th & 9th St), Hoboken, NJ
Sandwich Spot · 55 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Best deli in Hoboken. Order the Hoboken Hero for a refreshing and delicious vegetarian alternative. The spread and fresh mutz are excellent.

5. Carlo's Bake Shop

7.4
95 Washington St (btwn Newark & 1st), Hoboken, NJ
Bakery · 280 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: The lines get very long here. Show Hoboken residency and you'll get to the head of the line.

6. Blimpie

110 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ
Fast Food Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Order the Blimpie Best at the original that started it all. This is not bland like Subways nor is it like the other Blimpies in the chain. This one is the best of the national chains.

Grimaldi's is one of The Essential Hoboken Classics.

7. Grimaldi's

7.8
411 Washington St (btwn 4th and 5th), Hoboken, NJ
Pizzeria · 64 tips and reviews

8. Amanda's Restaurant

8.8
908 Washington St (by 9th St), Hoboken, NJ
American Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Order the refreshing Vesper, the classic James Bond martini, at the bar. 3 parts gin, 1 part vodka, 1/2 part Lillet. Only place in town that makes it.

9. Margherita's

8.0
740 Washington St (at 8th St.), Hoboken, NJ
Italian Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Very good quality place to get your pasta for a weeknight dinner. If getting a pie for home, skip the slow delivery & get it as takeout.

La Isla is one of The Essential Hoboken Classics.

10. La Isla

8.5
104 Washington St (btwn 1st and 2nd St), Hoboken, NJ
Cuban Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Huevos Rancheros with some Chorizo for breakfast. This combo is absolutely delicious.

11. Zafra

301 Willow Ave (at 3rd St), Hoboken, NJ
Cuban Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: It's BYOB. Bring a bottle of wine & they can turn it into refreshing sangria. Bring tequila & it will become margaritas.

12. Charrito's

121 Washington St (btwn 1st & 2nd St.), Hoboken, NJ
Mexican Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Sabores and Charrito's are the two authentic Mexican places in town. Lunch specials at this Charrito's location are delicious & a good value. Get the guacamole.

Court Street Bar & Restaurant is one of The Essential Hoboken Classics.

13. Court Street Bar & Restaurant

8.5
61 6th St (at Court St), Hoboken, NJ
American Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: When its in season, try the Soft-Shell Crabs a la Française with its lemony sauce drizzled over an egg batter coated soft shell crab.

14. Benny Tudino's

8.1
622 Washington St (btwn 6th & 7th), Hoboken, NJ
Pizzeria · 84 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: If you're looking for quantity, get your slices here. They are the largest in Hoboken.

15. Leo's Grandevous

8.0
200 Grand St (at 2nd St.), Hoboken, NJ
Italian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: This is one of Hoboken's hidden gems & best Italian restaurants. Buy a jar of their sauce to go. Cash only, but there's an ATM.

16. Piccolo's Cheesesteaks

8.0
92 Clinton St (at 1st St.), Hoboken, NJ
Diner · 10 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: This old school grill is where the born & raised get Jersey cheesesteaks. Get it to go w/ grilled onions. Take in the Sinatra music & memorabilia. Service is friendly. And don’t forget the fries.

17. Anthony David's

8.7
953 Bloomfield St (at Washington St), Hoboken, NJ
Italian Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

HiddenHobokenHiddenHoboken: Hands down the best brunch in Hoboken. Eleven (yes, ELEVEN!) kinds of Eggs Benedict. Our pick: Ricotta & Truffle Benedict. Heavenly.

18. Augustino's

9.0
1104 Washington St (11th St), Hoboken, NJ
Italian Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

S. L.S. L.: This place is true Hoboken -- super-friendly, completely Jersey waitresses and AMAZING Italian food. Make a reservation -- it's not too hard to get a spot during the week. Cash only.

19. Arthur's Tavern

6.9
237 Washington St (at 3rd St), Hoboken, NJ
Steakhouse · 66 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Get the French onion soup. People come here for the steak & burgers at lunch, but for something different, go for the fish sandwich. Delicious & doesn't fall apart in your hand like the burgers do.