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Cafés in Hoboken, NJ: 8 Coffee Shops from the Terminal to Uptown
The best cafés in Hoboken, NJ, mapped from downtown to uptown: Forum Coffee, bwè kafe, French pastries and neighborhood coffee shops, all checked for 2026.
By Tessa Moretti, our virtual host
Researched and edited by the Chefbouyon team
Updated · 8 min read
Quick picks
- Near the trainForum CoffeeAt 123 Washington Street, a short walk from Hoboken Terminal.Directions
- For pastriesChoc O PainA French bakery with croissants, breads, tarts and sandwiches.Directions
- Near the light railBlack Rail CoffeeOn the corner of 9th and Jackson, by the 9th Street light rail stop.Directions
- For a cup with a storybwè kafeA family-run roaster with roots in Haiti, founded in 2013.Directions
Hoboken is a mile-square city with a coffee habit to match its size. Every block of Washington Street seems to have a café tucked between a bakery and a bar, and the side streets hide even more. If you're hunting for cafés in Hoboken, NJ, you'll find everything from a Haitian-rooted roaster to a French bakery, plus neighborhood shops where the regulars have their order ready before they reach the counter.
This guide is for the day-tripper stepping off the PATH, the new resident still learning which corner is which, and anyone who wants their coffee with a side of skyline. I've arranged it the way most people move through Hoboken. You start downtown by the terminal and work your way north to uptown, so you can pick a café that fits wherever you happen to be.
The best coffee shops in Hoboken, NJ are small and busy, especially on weekend mornings. Bring patience, a tote bag for pastries and comfortable shoes. The waterfront is never more than a few blocks away.
How I picked these
These picks come from research, not first-hand visits. Each café was checked against its own website or recent local coverage in 2025–2026 and is open as of this update. I looked for a spread across downtown, midtown and uptown, a mix of roasters and bakery-cafés, and places that say clearly what they serve. Hours change often, so each card links to the café.
Downtown, near the terminal
Lower Washington Street is where most visitors begin. These four are a short walk from Hoboken Terminal and the riverfront.
Forum Coffee
Known for A New Jersey coffee company serving house-roasted, certified-organic coffee; a second Hoboken café is at 1400 Washington St.
123 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
Forum Coffee is the newest big name in Hoboken coffee. It's a New Jersey company, founded in 2024 by Courtney Foti and Phelan McGreal, that says it started because "New Jersey deserved better coffee." It aims to make its cafés feel like New York's specialty coffee bars. Its coffee is USDA Certified Organic and sold by the bag, by subscription and as a four-bag "Starter Flight."
The downtown café, which Forum calls Hoboken South, opened in 2025 at 123 Washington Street, in the space Pour Amour used to fill. Trade coverage of the opening described a menu of manual pour-overs, batch brew and classic espresso drinks. There are also cold brew, teas and frozen lattes, an in-house pistachio milk, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and food like pastries, quiche and egg sandwiches. Forum's site currently features a fall 2026 menu with drinks like a salted maple latte and a pumpkin chai latte.
A second café, Hoboken North, opened in July 2025 at 1400 Washington Street, inside the SoulCycle building at 14th Street. Order-ahead is available for both through Forum's site. Who will love it? Anyone who wants a polished, specialty-style cup within a few minutes of the train.
Hey Coffee People
Known for A family-owned downtown coffee shop, opened in 2023, with window seats and a communal table.
103 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
Hey Coffee People is a small, family-owned coffee shop at 103 Garden Street, a block off Washington in the downtown blocks. It opened in 2023 and has quickly become a neighborhood gathering spot. Local coverage describes a warm, friendly room with window seats and a communal table.
This is the kind of café that makes Hoboken feel like a small town: a place to meet a friend, read for an hour or catch up with the barista. Garden Street is one of the city's prettiest brownstone blocks, so it's a lovely street to walk with a cup in hand.
Who will love it? Anyone who prefers a quiet neighborhood café to a busy Washington Street counter, and anyone who likes to sit at a window and watch the street. Hours are shorter on weekends, so check before you go.
Jefferson's Coffee
Known for A Hoboken roaster brewing only freshly roasted coffee, known for its Brazilian espresso and slow cold-steeped coffee.
534 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
Jefferson's Coffee is a Hoboken roaster with two shops in town: 534 Washington Street in the heart of downtown and 1001 Madison Street farther north and west. It says it sources beans from farms around the world, roasts by hand and brews only freshly roasted coffee.
Its specialty is espresso built on Brazilian coffee, and its cold coffee is steeped slowly, without heat, for a bold, smooth cup. Local coverage notes the shops serve pastries and hot and iced coffee and espresso drinks with plenty of flavors. Both locations offer online ordering.
Who will love it? Espresso drinkers, iced-coffee loyalists and anyone who likes the idea of a cup roasted by a Hoboken company. The Washington Street shop puts you right in the middle of the main drag, between boutiques and brunch spots. The Madison Street shop is handy if you're on the quieter western side of town.
Mojo Coffee Company
Known for A Hoboken coffee shop with two locations in town and playful specialty lattes.
230 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
Mojo Coffee Company is a longtime Hoboken favorite with two shops in town. One is at 230 Willow Avenue, and the other is at 801 Bloomfield Street farther north. It also has a café on Newark Avenue in Jersey City.
Mojo is known for its playful specialty lattes. Local coverage mentions drinks like a Funfetti iced latte and a coconut joy latte, alongside the usual espresso classics. Willow Avenue is a few blocks west of Washington Street and a little calmer, which makes it a pleasant detour off the main strip.
Who will love it? Anyone with a sweet tooth, anyone who likes a seasonal special and anyone exploring the residential blocks between Washington Street and the western edge of town. Mojo's Bloomfield Street shop is a good pick if you're heading uptown and want a stop along the way.
Midtown and the west side
Head north and west and Hoboken gets more residential, with bigger cafés and more room to sit.
Black Rail Coffee
Known for A neighborhood café serving Hoboken since 2014, with Intelligentsia coffee, sandwiches and brunch.
800 Jackson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
Black Rail Coffee has been "proudly serving Hoboken since 2014," on the corner of 9th and Jackson Streets. Local coverage notes it's just off the 9th Street light rail stop, which makes it a handy first or last stop if you're coming in on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail.
It serves Intelligentsia coffee, and sometimes its own Black Rail beans, alongside sandwiches, brunch and snacks. The menu includes a house blend, cold brew and lattes, matcha and lavender tea, homemade lemonade, a fitness wrap and a vegan chocolate chip cookie. Online ordering runs through its own site and the major delivery apps.
Who will love it? People who want breakfast or lunch with their coffee, neighbors on the west side, and anyone exploring the parks and new blocks in this part of town. Local coverage describes it as colorful and well lit, with a variety of seating.
bwè kafe
Known for A family-run coffee company founded in 2013 with roots in Haiti; its name means 'drink coffee' in Haitian Creole.
1002 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Also in The Best Coffee Shops in NJ
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
bwè kafe means "drink coffee" in Haitian Creole, and the name sums up its warm, direct style. It's a family-run coffee company founded in 2013, focused on what it calls "good people and good coffee." Its story is tied to personal connections with Haiti and to long-term relationships with coffee farmers there and beyond. It roasts its own coffee in Jersey City.
There are two Hoboken cafés. The Washington Street shop is at 1002 Washington Street, and the larger North End café is at 1401 Adams Street, across from the uptown farmers market. bwè also has a café in Newport, Jersey City. Beyond drinks, bwè offers online ordering, coffee subscriptions, a community coffee program, event coffee service and venue rental.
Who will love it? Anyone who likes their coffee with a story, and groups who need a little more space. Pick up a bag of beans on your way out; it makes a thoughtful hostess gift.
Uptown
Uptown is Hoboken's northern end. It's a little quieter, with converted industrial buildings and the waterfront close by.
The Hive
Known for A long-loved uptown coffee shop known for specialty drinks and cinnamon rolls.
1000 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
The Hive is a beloved uptown coffee shop at 1000 Park Avenue, known around town for its specialty drinks and its cinnamon rolls. Local coverage describes it as a place where neighbors are invited to "sip, shop and stay," with plenty of window seats. Earlier coverage noted a family-friendly feel and organic Kobrick's coffee.
That family-friendly reputation makes The Hive a natural stop for parents with little ones, and the cinnamon rolls make it a natural stop for everyone else. Park Avenue is a residential street a couple of blocks west of Washington, so it's a calm walk from either end of town.
Who will love it? Families, pastry lovers and anyone who wants their latte with a seat by the window. Pair it with a walk to the uptown waterfront parks.
Choc O Pain
Known for A French bakery making artisanal breads, croissants, tarts and sandwiches, with Hoboken shops on First Street and in the Tea Building.
1500 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Checked against official sources Nov 2026
Choc O Pain is a French bakery making artisanal breads, croissants, cakes, tarts and sandwiches, with shops in Hoboken and Jersey City. In Hoboken, there's a downtown bakery on First Street and an uptown café in the Tea Building at 1500 Hudson Street. Local coverage describes the uptown shop as calm, with plenty of fresh menu items to sit and enjoy.
Beyond the counter, Choc O Pain takes preorders for pickup and does French-style catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also hosts private events and business meetings for 10 to 20 guests. Holiday specials, like its bûches de Noël, make it a December stop worth planning around.
Who will love it? Anyone who believes a good coffee deserves a buttery croissant, and anyone who needs to bring a beautiful cake to dinner. The Tea Building is close to the uptown waterfront, so take your pastry outside on a nice day.
Getting there
Hoboken is one of the easiest New Jersey towns to visit without a car. PATH trains run from Manhattan to Hoboken Terminal at the city's southern end. The terminal is also served by NJ Transit rail and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and NY Waterway ferries cross the Hudson to Hoboken. From the terminal, Washington Street runs north through the whole city, so you can walk from one end of this guide to the other in about half an hour.
The light rail also stops on the western side of town, including at 9th Street near Black Rail Coffee. Street parking is limited and mostly resident-restricted, so if you drive, plan on a municipal or private garage.
When to go
Weekday mornings bring commuters, and weekends bring the brunch crowd, so mid-morning on a weekday is the calmest time for a long sit. Spring and fall are perfect for walking a cup along the Hudson River waterfront, with the Manhattan skyline across the water. In winter, a pastry run to Choc O Pain makes a cozy reason to brave the cold.
For the rest of your day, see our guide to things to do in Hoboken. If you're building a coffee trip, compare these with the Montclair coffee shops a short train ride west, or browse the statewide best coffee shops in NJ.
Every place in this guide, on the map
- Forum Coffee123 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- Hey Coffee People103 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- Jefferson's Coffee534 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- Mojo Coffee Company230 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- Black Rail Coffee800 Jackson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- bwè kafe1002 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- The Hive1000 Park Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030
- Choc O Pain1500 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Questions people ask
Is Forum Coffee open in Hoboken?
Yes. Forum Coffee, a New Jersey coffee company, has two Hoboken cafés on Washington Street. Hoboken South is at 123 Washington Street, in the former Pour Amour space near Hoboken Terminal, and opened in 2025. Hoboken North is at 1400 Washington Street, inside the SoulCycle building at 14th Street. Both serve Forum's certified-organic coffee. Check its website for current hours.
What are the best cafés near Hoboken Terminal?
Forum Coffee at 123 Washington Street is the closest pick in this guide, a few blocks up from the terminal. Hey Coffee People on Garden Street and Jefferson's Coffee at 534 Washington Street are also an easy downtown walk. That makes any of them a good first stop if you're arriving on PATH, NJ Transit or the ferry.
Which Hoboken coffee shops roast their own coffee?
bwè kafe sells its own roasted coffee, which it says is roasted in Jersey City. Jefferson's Coffee says it roasts by hand and brews only freshly roasted coffee. Forum Coffee sells its own certified-organic coffee by the bag and by subscription. All three are good places to pick up beans to bring home.
Is there a French bakery café in Hoboken?
Yes. Choc O Pain is a French bakery making artisanal breads, croissants, cakes, tarts and sandwiches, with two Hoboken shops: one on First Street downtown and one in the Tea Building at 1500 Hudson Street uptown. It also has locations in Jersey City and takes preorders and catering orders online.
How do I get to Hoboken's coffee shops from New York City?
PATH trains run from Manhattan to Hoboken Terminal, and NY Waterway ferries also cross the Hudson to Hoboken. From the terminal, Washington Street runs north through the whole city, so most cafés in this guide are a walk of 5 to 30 minutes. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is handy for the western side of town near Black Rail Coffee.
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