In 2025, Jersey City locals will have not one, but three locations to get their Cangiano’s fix. Earlier this year, The Hoboken Girl reported that the Italian deli, market, and sandwich shop is expanding from its original Hamilton Park location to two more Jersey City neighborhoods. We’re here with a status update: per an exclusive conversation with the Cangiano’s team, construction is already underway at the forthcoming Journal Square location, with the Coles Street restaurant to follow soon. Read on for more about Cangiano’s Jersey City expansion.
About Cangiano’s
Cangiano’s is an Italian deli, market, and sandwich shop located in Hamilton Park at 225 Pavonia Avenue. The brick-exterior building seems to be constantly buzzing with neighbors popping in for a cup of coffee after the school drop-off run, grabbing a sandwich for a quick work-from-home lunch, or a last-minute addition for dinner. There is something for every moment of the day here, not to mention seasonal and holiday specials that are as good if not better than what Nonna would make.
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The store has a grocery fridge with items like cheeses, yogurts, and other perishables, while the freezer section has all of the pre-made delicacies a person could want like lasagnas and ravioli. The dry goods section is stocked with items imported from Italy, with beautiful pastas, sauces, and more. There is a dessert case with a rotating selection of sweet delights, and fresh bread — always — behind the counter.
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Hoboken Girl readers voted Cangiano’s the best deli in Jersey City in 2023, 2022, and 2021. It’s a popular spot for catering trays and other large-scale serving options, which is handy for holidays and other festivities. The team goes all out at Christmas time, decorating the exterior with shiny red ornaments and stocking the store with classic Italian holiday treats like panettone and cookie platters.
New Spaces
In March 2024, founder Cosmo Cangiano said that ideally, both spots would be complete by the end of summer 2024. “The plans are there, the equipment is purchased, we’re just waiting for the construction,” he said.
While things took a little bit longer than expected, the team confirmed with HG recently that the Journal Square spot, located at 615 Pavonia Street in the Journal Squared building, is already under construction and aiming to open in the first quarter of 2025.
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“It will be a sandwich shop with a hot bar,” Cosmo said of the Journal Square storefront back in March. “The hours will be something like 11AM to 7PM and the focus will be grab-and-go items like salads, desserts, drinks, and sandwiches.”
The second spot will be at 316 15th Street in the Emerson Lofts complex, which includes the Soho Lofts and Hudson House apartment buildings on Coles Street between 15th and 16th Streets. This location will be easily two times the size of the original Hamilton Park spot. “We’ve hit our limit in Hamilton Park,” Cosmo said, referring to the store’s ability to add more equipment which could expand its menu. “This space will have a pizza oven, gelato, a fryer, a dry-aged meat case,” he said. “We will be able to offer a lot more, like fried ravioli and mozzarella sticks.”
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This location is still a little ways away, but the team shared that while “the larger [location’s] opening is [still] to be determined,” locals can expect a debut “sometime this year for sure.”
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The Hoboken Girl’s Galentine’s Giveaways Series 2025
This is a sponsored giveaway.
Nothing warms our hearts during the frigid days of February more than spending quality time with our besties. With Galentine’s Day just around the corner, we are excited to announce that The Hoboken Girl’s 7th Annual Galentine’s Giveaway Series is back with prizes from some of your favorite local businesses. So, get ready and gather your squad because our series kicks off on Monday, February 10th, and runs until Friday, February 14th. Don’t forget to set a reminder and check @thehobokengirl on Instagram each day this week. Be sure to tag your besties to enter to win. Keep reading for all of the details and a sneak peek at the prizes for The Hoboken Girl's annual Galentine's Giveaway Series 2025.
What It Is
This Galentine’s Giveaway Series is an exclusive opportunity for you and your friends to win amazing prizes from local businesses to make Galentine’s Day extra special. There will be four winners — one winner per day. Each winner will be announced the day after each of the giveaway prize posts via @thehobokengirl Instagram stories, starting with the winner of Day 1 being announced on February 10th.
Giveaway Entry Requirements
- Like the post + Follow @thehobokengirl and the IG account of the business tagged in the post
- Must tag 1 friend in the comment section of the post (the more comments, the more entries)
- Must enter by 11:59 pm EST to be considered
- The winner will be announced via our IG Stories the day after the respective giveaway
The Sponsors + Prizes
SoJo Spa Club | 660 River Road, Edgewater
IG Handles: @sojospaclub
Giveaway Gift and Value: 4 daily admission passes with 4 Volcanic Sand Bath sessions ($580 value)
SoJo Spa Club is a one-of-a-kind wellness destination. The massive facility features innovative treatments around every corner. With everything from a full bathhouse and saunas to massages and Korean scrubs, SoJo Spa Club is a peaceful escape with unbeatable views of the NYC skyline. SoJo Spa Club will be giving away 4 daily admission passes with 4 Volcanic Sand Bath sessions (a $580 value) to one lucky Galentine’s Day winner.
Electric Picks | Online
IG Handle: @electricpicks
Giveaway Gift and Value: $250 in assorted jewelry
Electric Picks is a jewelry company run by best friend duo (and Hoboken locals), MJ Carlson and Chantel Gia. With over a decade of friendship, the two are on a mission to create meaningful jewelry that customers feel their best in. Like their friendship, the jewelry they design is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Electric Picks will be giving away $250 in assorted jewelry to one lucky winner to keep for themselves or share with a friend.
Project Sculpt | 319 Washington Street, Hoboken + 133 2nd Street Suite A, Jersey City
IG Handle: @projectsculpt
Giveaway Gift and Value: 5 small group training classes ($175 value)
Project Sculpt is a small group fitness boutique with locations in Hoboken and Jersey City. The unique workout experience focuses on body transformations and encourages clients to “build a better you.” Project Sculpt creates a 45-minute experience led by personal trainers to hone in on body sculpting designed to target specific muscles alongside cardio on special Technogym Skillmills. One lucky winner will be able to try it for themselves, because Project Sculpt will be giving away 5 small group training classes to book at your convenience this Galentine’s Day. (Note: Each small group class holds a maximum of 16 people.)
The Waiting Room | 72 Hudson Street, Hoboken
IG Handle: @twrhoboken
Giveaway Gift and Value: $500 gift card to be used at The Waiting Room, Texas Arizona, River Street Garage, or Green Rock
The Waiting Room in Hoboken is a nightlife destination in the Mile Square city and a fun place to host any type of event. This local bar always goes above and beyond (in the best way possible) with themed decorations + creative cocktails for special events. This gift can be used at The Light Group's following establishments — The Waiting Room, Texas Arizona, River Street Garage, or Green Rock.
Will You Accept This Coffee?
The Hoboken Girl team wants you to be their Galentine. We’re giving away 10 cups of coffee to 10 people at 4 local coffee shops around Hoboken! Think of it as a golden ticket (or, rose), but coffee — you won’t know which coffee shops are giving them away, but by supporting your fave local coffee shop you may be one of 40 lucky winners and receive a free coffee on HG.
Make sure to enter daily on IG this week, and follow @TheHobokenGirl on Instagram so you stay in the loop!
Good luck, and Happy Galentine’s Week!
