Best Coffee Shops in Union City, NJ: 9 Local Cafes

Union City runs on coffee. From a Cuban cortadito on Park Avenue to a calm specialty stop on Central Avenue and iced drinks along Bergenline, this Hudson County, NJ town packs real neighborhood cafes into a few walkable corridors. Our team checked every shop below against its own website, Google Business Profile or the county tourism listing, and kept only Union City addresses that are open now.

Here are 9 of the best coffee shops in Union City, NJ for a quick cafecito, a laptop session or a weekend pastry run.

1. Ground & Grace Coffee

Ground & Grace is a calm Central Avenue cafe for handcrafted espresso, matcha, pastries and sandwiches. Order ahead on Cash App, or settle in with a laptop. Hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Location: 500 Central Avenue, Union City
• Phone: 201-617-3559
• More info: Ground & Grace Coffee

2. Cortaditos

Cortaditos brings specialty Cuban coffee and a fast casual Cuban menu to Park Avenue, with sidewalk seating when weather allows. Expect cortaditos, cafecitos, cold brew and pastelitos. Open daily from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• Location: 4501 Park Avenue, Union City
• Phone: 201-520-9697
• More info: Cortaditos

3. Roast & C.R.E.A.M.

Roast & C.R.E.A.M. on Bergenline Avenue is known for creative iced drinks, house made desserts and a brunch style menu. Weekdays run 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Location: 1620 Bergenline Avenue, Union City
• Phone: 201-424-1863
• More info: Roast & C.R.E.A.M.

4. Terry’s Coffee Shop

Terry’s is a classic Bergenline Avenue coffee shop with breakfast all day. Fresh coffee pairs with omelets, pancakes, sandwiches and burgers. Open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Location: 3817 Bergenline Avenue, Union City
• Phone: 201-617-5202
• More info: Terry’s Coffee Shop

5. Ispresso at Park

Established in 2013, Ispresso at Park is an eclectic Park Avenue cafe that also showcases local artists. Come for espresso, chai, cold brew and pastries. Hours are about 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. most weekdays, later on Thursday and Saturday.

• Location: 4701 Park Avenue, Union City
• More info: Ispresso on Visit Hudson

6. Garden Cafe and Bistro

Garden Cafe and Bistro on 48th Street mixes coffee, brunch plates and desserts. It is a solid pick for breakfast sandwiches, omelets and a midday coffee break. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Location: 106 48th Street, Union City
• Phone: 201-330-1585
• More info: Garden Cafe and Bistro

7. Pabade Bakery & Café

Pabade’s Union City shop on New York Avenue serves La Colombe coffee with global pastries, sandwiches and cakes. Grab a latte with a guava pastry or smoked salmon croissant. Weekdays 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Location: 1414 New York Avenue, Union City
• More info: Pabade Bakery

8. Beni Coffee

Beni Coffee shares space with Studio Beni at 216 19th Street, turning a furniture showroom into a cafe for espresso, lattes, matcha, pastries and sandwiches. Check Instagram for hours; recent listings put Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Location: 216 19th Street, Union City
• More info: Beni Coffee on Instagram

9. Recoleta Argentine Bakery-Cafe

Recoleta has served Union City since 2018 with Argentine pastries, breakfast plates and coffee. It is a reliable Bergenline bakery cafe when you want something sweet with your cup. Weekdays 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Location: 3403 Bergenline Avenue, Union City
• Phone: 201-442-0883
• More info: Recoleta Argentine Bakery-Cafe

More Union City Food and Weekend Plans

Pair your coffee crawl with our guide to the best restaurants in Union City, or plan the rest of the day with things to do in Union City, NJ. For events across the county, start with things to do in Hudson County this weekend. Our wider roundup of the best coffee shops in Hudson County lands soon if you want Jersey City and Hoboken options too.

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Featured image: Specialty drinks at Roast & C.R.E.A.M. on Bergenline Avenue in Union City. Photo: Roast & C.R.E.A.M. / Google.