We all need groceries, but when it comes to figuring out which store is best for you {based on your budget, dietary restrictions, and so on} it can be hard to figure it out. And since the closest option may not always be the best choice for your needs, we’ve rounded up a list of grocery stores in Hoboken, comparing the prices of a select group of products as well as some other factors. Here are the price comparisons, offerings, and other must-knows for local grocery stores in Hoboken:
We took the information below into consideration when comparing each grocery store:
Price of avocados
Price of a dozen organic large eggs
Fresh bread selection
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar?
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts?
What alternative milk options do they offer?
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section?
Is there parking?
So, without further ado, let’s dive in:
Shoprite {900 Madison Street}
Price of avocados: 3 for $5
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $5.99
Fresh bread selection:: Yes, including gluten-free options.
Fresh bakery: Yes! Huge bakery with lots of options for customized cakes and plenty of other desserts.
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but there are prepared foods such as sushi and fresh cut fruit, plus salads behind the deli counter.
What alternative milk options do they offer? Almond, coconut, oat, Lactaid, soy, flax, cashew, peanut, hazelnut, plant-based.
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Yes – large gluten-free section and many other options throughout the store.
Is there parking? Yes – big lot.
Bonus: This is the only grocery store in Hoboken that also sells alcohol {so you can do all your party shopping in one spot!}
Trader Joe’s {1350 Willow Avenue}
Price of avocados: $1.49 each ($1.99 organic) $3.99 for 4, $5.99 for 4 organic
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $2.69 for large cage free brown eggs.
Fresh bread selection:: Yes, there is a small fresh bread section with baguettes, bagels, focaccia, and more.
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No, there is no bakery at Trader Joe’s, but they are plenty of desserts to purchase.
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but there is a good selection of cold prepared foods {great if you need a quick lunch} and dinners that can be easily heated up at home.
What alternative milk options do they offer? Lactose free, almond milk, soy milk, goat milk, coconut milk, rice milk.
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? – There are many organic options but no specific allergen-free section, so be sure to read your labels!
Is there parking? There’s a garage underneath and if you park for under an hour, TJ’s will validate your ticket with purchase.
Kings {325 River Street + 1212 Shipyard Lane}
Price of avocados: 2 for $6
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: Free range large organic eggs $6.19
Fresh bread selection: Yes, though it is small
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? Yes, but also a small section
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? – Yes — this is the place to go if you’re in the area and need a quick bite! They have salad and fruit bar ($8.99/lb), hot foods and mezze bar ($8.99/lb), an olive bar ($10.99/lb), and hot soup ($4.99/cup, $6.39/pint, or $10.99/quart).
What alternative milk options do they offer? Lactaid, almond milk, coconut milk, soy.
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically
Is there parking? Uptown has pull-in (20-min) slots but very limited, and downtown is just metered street parking.
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Organic Basic Food {204 Washington Street}
Price of avocados: $2.99 each for organic avocados
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $5.99
Fresh bread selection: No
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but they have some prepared foods to take on-the-go
What alternative milk options do they offer? Hemp, soy, cashew, coconut, almond, hazelnut, oat, macadamia, rice, plant-based
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically, buy the whole store is a health food store, so there are plenty of allergen-friendly and organic options
Is there parking? Just metered street parking.
Whole Fresh Marketplace {101 Marshall Drive}
Price of avocados: $2.89 each
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $6.99
Fresh bread selection: Yes, right from Choc O Pain
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No fresh bakery, but desserts from Choc O Pain
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but again, there are prepared foods from Choc O Pain available
What alternative milk options do they offer? Cashew, peanut, hazelnut, almond, oat, macadamia, coconut, soy, plant-based
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically, but the whole store is filled with healthy options
Is there parking? Just street parking.
Sobsey’s {92 Bloomfield Street}
Price of avocados: 2/$5 or $2.99 each; for organic, $3.49 each
Price of a dozen organic large eggs $6.99
Fresh bread selection: Yes, a small selection
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? Olive bar $8.99/lb
What alternative milk options do they offer? Almond, coconut, cashew
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? No, not specifically
Is there parking? No, just metered street parking.
Natural Plus {97 Washington Street}
Price of avocados: 2 for $5 or $2.99 each
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $5.49
Fresh bread selection: Yes, a small selection of fresh rolls and pastries
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? No
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? No, but there are cut fruit and some prepared foods available
What alternative milk options do they offer? Almond, coconut, soy
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? No, not specifically
Is there parking? No, just metered street parking.
ACME {614 Clinton Street}
Price of avocados: 2 for $4
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $4.39-$5.99 depending on the brand
Fresh bread selection: Yes
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? Yes {+ from experience, very yummy}
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? Yes, salad bar $7.99/lb, olive bar $9.99/lb, and fresh soups are available daily
What alternative milk options do they offer? Coconut, soy, plant-based, almond, cashew, macadamia, rice
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically, but there are organic parts of aisles and signs everywhere for gluten-free and organic products
Is there parking? Yes – a lot on Clinton Street.
Aspen Marketplace {226 Washington Street}
Price of avocados: 2 for $5
Price of a dozen organic large eggs: $5.99
Fresh bread selection? Yes
Is there a bakery with fresh desserts? Yes
Do they have a hot bar or salad bar? Yes — hot bar buffet $7.99/lb salad bar $7.99/lb, olive bar $7.99/lb
What alternative milk options do they offer? Rice, macadamia, almond, oat, soy, coconut, cashew, walnut, hazelnut
Is there an organic/allergy friendly section? Not specifically, but there are healthy options all around!
Is there parking? No, unless you’re willing to find a spot on Washington Street {good luck}
**Keep in mind that grocery store prices constantly change, so use these prices as a close estimate for your next shopping trip.
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Hoboken Boil Water Advisory Lifted
On February 17th, a water main broke on 18th Street + Jersey Avenue on the Hoboken/Jersey City border. Crews have been at the scene trying to restore water pressure since around 4PM on Monday.
Early in the morning on February 18th, the City of Hoboken experienced low water pressure – with some areas having no water pressure — due to the main break.
#Hoboken: Crews are working to restore water pressure to Hoboken following emergency repairs to a 36" main. We will continue to provide updates on social media as work progresses.@CityofHoboken @HobokenOEM pic.twitter.com/mnTNn8aQWE
— Veolia Water NJ (@VeoliaWaterNJ) February 18, 2025
Water was restored for most of the City early in the afternoon on Tuesday, but Veolia, the operator of Hoboken’s water system, has implemented a precautionary water boil advisory, which remains in effect. Residents and businesses should boil their water for at least one minute for: washing dishes, drinking, cooking, baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula, mixing juices, feeding pets, and all other consumption. Water does not need to be boiled for showering or washing clothes. You can see more about the boil advisory here.
Hoboken's public schools were delayed 90 minutes on Tuesday and businesses around town temporarily shut down while waiting for water service to return.
On February 19th, the City of Hoboken shared "While Veolia has successfully switched Hoboken's water feed to a secondary source, and isolated the break, residents may experience low-to-no water pressure during peak periods this morning due to demand." See the full post here.
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The City of Hoboken released a Nixle alert just before 5:30PM saying the water main has been repaired, but the boil water advisory is still in effect for Hoboken:
The boil water advisory went on to last for four days. It was officially lifted around 8:30AM on Friday, February 21st, via a Nixle alert from the City. The alert read:
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has lifted the boil water advisory in Hoboken. Water quality samples were taken on Thursday, Feb. 20, and tested shortly afterwards following the repair of the 36-inch water main break in Jersey City near the intersection of Jersey Avenue and 18th Street. The results of the tests were analyzed by a certified laboratory and confirmed by NJDEP that the water meets all safe drinking water standards.
It is no longer necessary for residents to boil their water.
Residents and businesses are encouraged to follow the below measures:
- Run your water faucets for 3-5 minutes to flush your service connection and interior plumbing with water from the service main.
- Empty and clean your automatic ice makers and water chillers.
- Drain and refill your hot water heater if the temperature is set below 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Service connections with a water softener/cartridge filters should be run through a regeneration cycle or other procedures recommended by the manufacturer.
- Water reservoirs in tall buildings should be drained and refilled (as applicable).
Veolia will continue to remain fully staffed in the event of future water main breaks due to potential pressure fluctuations. Veolia will continue to flush fire hydrants to stabilize pressure within the water system as an added precaution. If you see water coming out of hydrants, be assured, this is intentional.
Read the full alert here.
For updates on repairs and water-related issues, residents can email [email protected], or follow Veolia Water on Facebook or X. Residents should also sign up for Nixle alerts from the City, which you can sign up for here.
This is a developing story — this post will be updated with any further details. Be sure to follow @thehobokengirl on Instagram + TikTok for the latest updates.
