Updated on September 28, 2015
Waldo Lofts / Powerhouse Arts District Local Favorites
New to the area? Or just want to see what your neighbors favorite spots are in the area?
I moved to the area not too long ago and I'm often unsure where to go to eat or shop so I asked my neighbors. Here's what neighbors at Waldo suggested:
GROCERIES |
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| Name | Link | Neighbor's Notes | Price | Review |
| Fresh Direct | Save $100 on first two orders | Groceries delivered. Perfect if you don't have time or a car. | ||
| ShopRite | Across the street, but usually crowded | Review | ||
| Farmers Market | Near the path plaza | many good options | ||
| P & K Food Market | good for fruits | $$ | Review | |
| Tender Shoot Farm | good for organic foods | $$ | Review | |
RESTAURANTS |
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| Category | Name | Neighbor's Notes | Price | Review |
| Delivery | Seamless.com | $7 Off First Order | ||
| Korean, Crepes | Kraverie | $$ | Review | |
| Chinese | Grand Sichuan | $$ | Review | |
| Chinese | Shanghai Best | $$ | Review | |
| Bakery | Choc O Pain JC | $$ | Review | |
| Bakery | Pecoraro Bakery | good bread but only early mornings | $ | Review |
| Bakery | Cocoa Bakery | Bakery/desserts | $$ | Review |
| Breakfast/Brunch | Beechwood Café | BYOB, good for casual weekends | $$ | Review |
| Breakfast/Brunch | Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory | It’s a classic | $$ | Review |
| Breakfast/Brunch | Skinner's Loft | Great outdoor dining area | $$ | Review |
| Breakfast/Brunch | Hamilton Inn | $$ | Review | |
| Breakfast/Brunch | SAM A.M. Café | $$ | Review | |
| Breakfast/Brunch | Satis Bistro | $$$ | Review | |
| Breakfast/Brunch | Marco & Pepe | $$ | Review | |
| Pizza | Razza Pizza Artigianale | sit down | $$ | Review |
| Pizza | Rustique Pizza | $$ | Review | |
| Pizza | Two Boots | gourmet slices, live music monthly | $ | Review |
| Mexican | Taqueria Downtown | Good and inexpensive | $ | Review |
| Mexican | Orale Mexican Kitchen | Good for sit down | $$ | Review |
| Mexican | Charritos | Good for sit down | $$ | Review |
| Mexican | Taco Truck (Hoboken) | good for a quick meal | $ | Review |
| Italian | Roman Nose | $$ | Review | |
| Italian | Abbondanza Trattoria | BYOB | $$ | Review |
| American | Third & Vine | $$ | Review | |
| American | Thirty Acres | Farm to Table | $$$ | Review |
| American | LITM | $$ | Review | |
| American | Park & Sixth Restaurant and Bar | $$ | Review | |
| American | Park & Sixth Gastropub | $$ | Review | |
| American | Left Bank Burger Bar | $$ | Review | |
| American | Amelia's Bistro | $$ | Review | |
| Indian | Mantra | Overpriced but good | $$$ | Review |
| Indian | Amiya | $$ | Review | |
| Indian | Green Chutney | nice casual spot | $$ | Review |
| Steak | Edward’s Steak House | $$$ | Review | |
| Sushi | Komegashi Too | $$ | Review | |
| Mediterranean | Ibby’s Falafel | $ | Review | |
| Ice Cream | Torico's | Homemade ice cream | $ | Review |
Bars, Sports Bars, Watering Holes |
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| Category | Name | Neighbor's Notes | Price | Review |
| Bar | White Star at Harbor | Sports bar | $$ | Review |
| Bar | Dive bar: Lucky 7s on 2nd street | Dive bar | $ | Review |
SERVICES |
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| Name | Service | Neighbor's Notes | Price | Review |
| Car Service/Taxi | Uber | first ride free | ||
| Car Service/Taxi | Lyft | first ride free | ||
| Dry Cleaners | A+ Cleaners | Deliver to Waldo, not good for heavy stains, long wait for repairs | Review | |
| Dry Cleaners | Grove Pointe Cleaners | Review | ||
| Car Rental | Avis | Find Coupons here | Review | |
LOCAL SHOPS |
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| Name | Neighbor's Notes | Review | ||
| Word | Great book store with a café | Review | ||
FITNESS/OUTDOORS/PARKS/RECREATION |
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| Name | Neighbor's Notes | Review | ||
| Michelle Timek Yoga | Free Outdoor Waterfront Yoga | Find her on facebook | ||
| Hamilton Park | Neighborhood park. Kid friendly | Review | ||
| Newport Green | Lots of space and sand. Kid friendly | Review | ||
| Three Little Birds | Recreation Centers, Venues & Event Spaces | Review | ||
| Liberty Science Center | Review | |||
| Mana Contemporary | Art gallery | Review | ||
