It was only a few months ago when Hoboken Girl published the ultimate list of restaurants and eateries coming to Hoboken and Jersey City in 2020. Of course, as with all other things, the COVID-19 global pandemic really threw a wrench into the schedules of many different restaurants and businesses, rendering that list inaccurate.
If you’re in for some happy news amidst all these quarantine-related headlines, here are a few seriously delicious restaurants that have opened already this year or are opening in the second half of 2020. Keep scrolling for a glimpse of which restaurants will be open in Hoboken and Jersey City by the end of this year!
Hoboken
Curry Up Now {91 Washington Street}
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Curry Up Now is a new fast-casual eatery serving Indian cuisine in Hoboken at 91 Washington Street, currently open for delivery. Formerly the home of Wok to Walk, you’ll find everything from Thali platters and ghee makini bowls to vegan choices and gluten-free burrito options as well. Since most dishes often come with rice, there’s also a cauliflower rice option, too.
IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano {700 Clinton Street}
A new Italian restaurant called IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano opened in February over on Clinton Street. IL Tavolo di’ Palmisano comes from owner Frank Palmisano, who was previously a partner at Biggie’s Clam Bar. Due to the pandemic, this local spot is open for delivery. PS: They have awesome drinks to-go!
Sirenetta Seafood + Raw Bar {1309 Washington Street}
In May, Hoboken Girl announced that Sirenetta, a sister restaurant of sorts to Sorellina Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar, would be transforming the former Maxwell’s Place at 1309 Washington Street into a seafood and raw bar. Currently, there is no word yet on when Sirenetta Seafood + Raw Bar plans to open in light of recent events, but needless to say, we’re very excited about its future opening.
Construction on Sirenetta began back in January, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, construction may have stopped, at least temporarily. While current plans for the eatery show seating for about 100 people, new restrictions as a result of COVID-19 could potentially cause a scale-back.
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Medley {521 Washington Street}
Medley is a new sandwich and salad shop located at 521 Washington Street, aka the former Makai Poke spot. Focusing on greens and grains, sandwiches, and smoothies {according to its Instagram}, the shop serves breakfast all day long and makes a pretty amazing avocado toast.
You’ll also find classic menu items like a kale Caesar salad and specialty items like a brie and prosciutto sandwich {cue the mouth-watering} and a California Fresh Bowl — filled with quinoa, romaine, charred corn, cherry tomatoes, Cotija cheese, lime wedge, red onion, black beans, pineapple, cilantro, chipotle agave vinaigrette, and sour crema — yum.
Now open for delivery on Seamless, Delivery.com, and GrubHub, Medley’s special COVID hours are Monday through Sunday from 10:00AM-3:00PM.
Monroe’s Cocktail Bar {36-42 Newark Street}
Monroe’s officially opened in the Mile Square in early 2020, taking over 36-42 Newark Street. The former Biggie’s space is now a bonafide cocktail bar where patrons can also order New American Asian cuisine including squid rings, sliders, and a bourbon and passion fruit liqueur drink called the HBKN SMASH. Open during quarantine for both takeout and delivery every day, Monday through Sunday, from 3:00PM-8:00PM, you may have noticed that the sushi and cocktail bar has decor inspired by the famous Marilyn Monroe. There’s also a tuna roll called the Monroe Combo and a Kennedy Burger…enough said.
Shokudo Japanese Ramen + Udon {61-63 14th Street}
Shokudo Japanese Ramen + Udon opened in the Mile Square back in March at the start of the pandemic and has remained open during the coronavirus quarantine. Now offering takeout and delivery, the Shokudo menu features tonkotsu broths and shio or shoyu broths {for ramen dishes}, and classic Japanese fare such as rice bowls, edamame, and more.
Thomas’ Ice Cream Café {214 Jefferson Street}
A new ice cream shop called Thomas’ Ice Cream Café took over the former The Little Grocery spot back in August. However, because of the coronavirus situation, Thomas’ hadn’t been able to reopen for the 2020 season until a little later than anticipated. As of the first week in May, Thomas’ Ice Cream Café is now open once again! While Hobokenites have other ice cream spots in town — Ben and Jerry’s and Cold Stone Creamery — home owned and operated ice cream shops are few and far between.
Jersey City
Bang Cookies {128 Newark Avenue}
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One Bang Cookies location just isn’t enough. Luckily, the owners opened a second outpost for their all-organic cookie company in Downtown Jersey City. Located at 128 Newark Avenue, the second Bang opened back on March 13th.
The local cookie shop recently adjusted to COVID hours — the Heights location is open from 11:00AM-11:00PM and the downtown location is open from 10:00AM-10:00PM and local delivery is still available until midnight. The delicious menu features moist and crumbly gems such as Sea Salt Chocolate Chunk, Kitchen Sink, and boozy cookies like Cinnamon Whiskey Crackle.
Oh, and don’t forget to use the code HOBOKENGIRL for 20% off your first online order {and check out our deals directory for more noteworthy deals!}.
Lackawanna Coffee {325 Warren Street}
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You may have noticed that Lackawanna Coffee already has outposts at 140 Bay Street to 295 Grove Street but this year, the popular coffee shop opened a third. Located inside The Lively at 325 Warren Street, Lackawanna specializes in hot, cold, iced, and organic beverages, as well as various pastries and toasts. Lackawanna is open for takeout only.
Clove Garden of India {353 3rd Street}
Formerly Third and Vine, a new restaurant called Clove Garden of India came to 353 3rd Street in Jersey City earlier this year. Offering Indian Frontier cuisine, the eatery has already opened for takeout and delivery.
Closed on Mondays, Clove Garden of India is open all other days from 3:00PM-9:00PM for delivery and takeout. According to the menu, the restaurant offers a vast array of vegetarian starters — from tamarind eggplant {crispy eggplant slices with chickpeas, mint, and tamarind} to lasoon gobi {cauliflower florets tossed in sweet chili garlic sauce}, non-vegetarian starters {like chicken lollypop and lamb pepper fry}, south Indian sizzlers, tandoor sizzlers, and so much more.
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Freetown Road {640 Newark Street}
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A new Caribbean-West Indian eatery called Freetown Road recently opened in Journal Square, moving into the former medical office at 640 Newark Street. Spearheaded by Chef Claude Lewis, a Food Network Chopped winner, the menu features different kinds of curry, braised oxtail, grilled goat, fried fish, and small West Indian-inspired bites.
Freetown Road is currently open from 2:00PM-10:00PM for takeout.
The Grind General Store {293 Sundyam Avenue}
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A new general store endeavor is coming soon to JC from the owners of The Grind Coffee Shop in Jersey City. The second outpost in JC, The Grind General Store, will be located at 293 Sundyam Avenue and plans to open sometime in July 2020.
In an email to Hoboken Girl, co-owner Mike says, “We decided to open now due to the current challenges COVID has brought on. We’ve seen and listened to members of our community and decided to push up the open date to be able to offer staple fridge and pantry items that have been challenging to find here. With news of a potential second wave hitting us this fall, we felt it was essential to open,” Mike adds. Read more here.
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Is Sticky’s in Hoboken Closed?
New York-based fried chicken restaurant, Sticky's, made its debut at 112 Washington Street in Hoboken back in March of 2022. Known for its wings, tenders, and other chicken dishes, the restaurant quickly became popular amongst Hoboken locals. Now in 2025, locals have been wondering if Sticky's has closed its Mile Square outpost for good after noticing that the restaurant has been closed during typical business hours. While The Hoboken Girl cannot confirm the permanent closure of Sticky's at this time, we're sharing what we know so far. Read on for more about Sticky's and its possible closure in Hoboken, New Jersey.
What's Going on With Sticky's in Hoboken?
Eagle-eyed Hoboken Girl readers took to our Hoboken Girl Insiders Facebook group on Monday, February 10th to ask if Sticky's in Hoboken was closed permanently.
"Just curious, I passed by stickies and it's closed..."
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Locals almost immediately chimed in with similar findings, with a handful saying that the chicken restaurant was closed for good. Usual business hours are from 12PM-10PM on Mondays, but one reader mentioned it was closed on the evening of February 10th when it is usually open.
Another HG reader reached out to us via Instagram, saying "I went to sticky's on Super Bowl Sunday and they told me to take extra sauces because it's their last day!"
The online ordering feature for the Hoboken location is also not working as of this writing.
Upon further investigation, Sticky's declared bankruptcy back in April 2024 due inflation from the COVID-19 pandemic and legal challenges, per Restaurant Business Magazine — with multiple other outlets reporting the same thing.
Just two days ago, a post in the AskNYC SubReddit said that all Sticky's locations would be closing, effective on Sunday, February 9th, 2025.
As of this writing, we cannot confirm that Sticky's in Hoboken is permanently closed. The Hoboken Girl has reached out to Sticky's and this post will be updated with any further information.
About Sticky's
Sticky's opened in the former Cluck-U location at 112 Washington Street back in March 2022, marking its first Hudson County location.
The eatery has several mouthwatering specialties that keep customers coming back. The chicken and waffles is an indulgent mix of bite-sized waffles and the restaurant's famous chicken poppers tossed with its signature waffle sauce, crushed red pepper, and graham crackers. The chicken poppers are one of the mainstays at Sticky’s, but it’s really known for its chicken fingers. These crispy tenders can be ordered as-is or in a wide variety of styles. Sticky’s also serves up delectable sandwiches, wraps, and salads featuring the signature gourmet chicken.
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But some don’t even come to Sticky’s for the chicken — the decadent fries too have their own devoted following and are served in a variety of flavors like Cajun, truffle Parmesan, and more.
This post will be updated with any further details regarding the future of Sticky's in Hoboken. For now, follow @thehobokengirl on Instagram + TikTok to stay in the know with all of the local news, sign up for our weekly newsletter here, and check out our events calendar.
