Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

276 1st St, Jersey City, NJ

★★★★★4.6(145 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Hidden Grounds feels like a neighborhood gem that takes equal pride in crafting both espresso-forward coffee drinks and elevating chai traditions, making it a rare spot where you can grab a quick cortado or linger over a carefully prepared matcha tea. The shop has earned genuine affection from its Jersey City community, with regulars clearly returning for the creative signature drinks that go beyond standard coffee shop fare. It's the kind of place that respects the fundamentals of specialty coffee while staying unpretentious and welcoming.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. Quick-grab spot.

Craft espressoTraditional drinksQuick grabSignature drinksSpecialty drinksMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

Ettore Michelin
★★★★★a year ago

I popped in at Hidden Grounds (just a few minutes walk from Grove St PATH Station in JC) to kickstart my day with some caffeine and a pastry. I got the cardamom bun, and it was delicious! I'll definitely visit more locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn when I need a to-go…

Yaakov Bressler
★★★★★2 years ago

Excellent food! The people who work here love tasty food! Wow, one of the most delicious avocado toasts i’ve ever had. New Orleans style coffee is also excellent.

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