Legal Grounds

170 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ

★★★★★4.5(150 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Legal Grounds is a beloved Jersey City institution where the worn-in charm and aroma of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee greet you the moment you walk through the door. Chris and Christian, the family owners who've been running this place for decades, make everyone feel instantly at home while serving up some of the best breakfast sandwiches around, perfectly paired with thoughtfully made coffee like their standout decaf soy latte. It's the kind of unpretentious neighborhood spot where you'll want to linger over breakfast, chat with regulars, and understand why locals keep coming back generation after generation.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Family friendlyMeetingsSlow sitTraditional drinksFull breakfastLight food

Google Reviews

Mihir Yerande

★★★★★a year ago

Interesting little hole-in-the-wall! Has a pretty shabby old coffee shop look to it but the breakfast sandwiches and coffee are amazing!

Hamdi popinara

★★★★★a year ago

Just randomly stop by this place as I was passing by and needed some coffee. As I entered the place I was greeted by the friendly owner and smelled the really amazing food getting cooked on the grill. Ended up getting a turkey bacon egg and cheese and it was one of the best…

Katherine Keegan

★★★★★a year ago

HANDS down the best breakfast sandwich EVER! Not to mention Chris and Christian make you feel like you’re at home and are such great people. It’s been family owned for decades and is a hidden gem in JC. They do jam sessions the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month from 4pm - 10pm.…

Isadora Martinez

★★★★★a year ago

I loved my sandwich and coffee at this place!! Small joint, family owned. As soon as I walked in I got hit with the most delicious smell of bacon, eggs and coffee. Exactly everything you want from your local coffee shop.

Tian G

★★★★★7 years ago

Friendly service and good food! I ordered their decaf soy latte and it proved to be great! My friends got breakfast plate and bagels, they love their food too. You can also customize it a little, request light butter or/and oil. The price is also reasonable. Would love to come…