So you’re on your second trip to Pierce Dining Hall today for lunch, for a meal that’s mid at best, and you’re already dreading the burger and fries you’re going to get for dinner from Yellas. It’s okay. It’s a Stevens student canon event. But that also means you’re getting to go out and explore all of Hoboken’s food options, where the worst food you’ll try still beats Pierce or UCC food by miles. To make it easier, these are some of the must-eats as a Stevens student.
Napoli’s
Napoli’s (or Naps, as you will come to call it) is a cult classic. There’s an uptown and downtown location, and no matter which one you end up at for the first time, it will be a formative college experience. Adam Sandler has eaten there. Dave Portnoy rated the pizza a 7.4/10. Just eat there, it’s worth it.
Benny Tudino’s
Adam Sandler has also eaten there. Dave Portnoy rated it a 6.8/10. It is considered the largest slice of pizza in New Jersey for only $5. It’s a Stevens student staple, it’s a Hoboken staple.
East LA
The perfect place to go if you’re craving Mexican food and don’t want to go to Taco Bell. It’s on 5th Street and Washington Street, so close to campus that you would be stupid not to go at least once.
Mashed
I will say, there isn’t really anything distinct about what Mashed is doing, but it is a must-have. It is the perfect option when you’re craving that burger and you’re not in the mood for a slider-sized burger from Yellas. They also give a discount when you show your Stevens ID.
Paris Baguette
I had never had Paris Baguette until I came to Stevens, and yes, it changed the trajectory of my life. I went home shortly into my freshman year and wouldn’t stop talking about it. It has everything you could want. They have coffee, sweet treats, and savory lunch pastries. It’s perfect for every occasion.
O’Bagel or Bagels on the Hudson
You will go to both once you get here, choose a favorite, and you will spend the next four years defending why one is better than the other. However, Bagels on the Hudson is open 24 hours and is perfect for your late-night cravings.
Mamoun’s
Now, I won’t lie, I’m not super in tune with Middle Eastern cuisine, but I know good food, and Mamoun’s has that. I’ve never heard a bad thing said about it.
It makes me a hypocrite to admit this, but there are a handful of places I have never even been to in Hoboken, but you will never get into a conversation about food in Hoboken without hearing about them. Some of the big ones are: Toast x Bowl for the best sandwiches, Karma Kafe when you’re craving Indian food, Hidden Grounds and Bluestone Cafe for your coffee needs, and Mile Square Cafe.
There are so many options when it comes to eating in Hoboken, and this article does not even make a dent in covering them all. To make living in Hoboken worth it, you should try as many new restaurants as you possibly can!
