Breakfast & Brunch near Jersey City
Light Rail and a short drive up. Uncle Rocco sits at 112 Willow Ave in Hoboken, 1.5 miles from Jersey City in a straight line. That is a distance, not a drive time.
Uncle Rocco is a diner at 112 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030, about 1.5 miles in a straight line from Jersey City. The brunch board runs to 4 PM Friday through Sunday and to the 1 PM close Monday through Thursday, alongside a full lunch and dinner menu. It is rated 4.6 on Google. Reservations run through Resy; pickup and delivery are available.
About Jersey City
Jersey City is the largest city in Hudson County and sits directly south of Hoboken. Van Vorst Park, the Grove Street PATH station and Jersey City City Hall all sit in its downtown. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail links the two along the waterfront, which makes a car entirely optional. The ride is short enough that people come up for brunch and go back the same morning.
Because it is a genuine trip rather than a walk, Jersey City guests are the ones most likely to call ahead. Worth knowing: the rotisserie chicken family meal starts at noon and needs forty-five minutes, so it is the one thing to phone about before you set off.
Getting here from Jersey City
Uncle Rocco is on Willow Avenue in Hoboken. Willow runs north to south through the middle of the Mile Square, which is why almost everywhere in town is a walk rather than a journey. Street parking runs along Willow. The current rules and schedules are published on the PATH schedules and maps page, which is worth a look before you set off rather than taking our word for it.
If you would rather not drive, Hoboken Terminal is the hub, the PATH, NJ Transit and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail all meet there, and it is a short trip from our door. That is how most of our guests from Jersey City arrive.
Worth knowing before you set off: brunch runs to 4 PM, so a late start is still a brunch. The rotisserie chicken family meal starts at noon and needs 45 minutes, so call ahead on (201) 238-2484 if that is what you are coming for.
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Coming from Jersey City
How far is Uncle Rocco from Jersey City?
About 1.5 miles in a straight line. We are at 112 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030. That is a distance, not a drive time, traffic and the tunnels decide the rest.
Is there parking near Uncle Rocco if I drive in from Jersey City?
There is street parking along Willow Avenue. Many guests from Jersey City skip the car entirely and come via Hoboken Terminal, where the PATH, NJ Transit and the Light Rail all meet.
Do I need a reservation coming from Jersey City?
Not necessarily. Walk-ins are welcome. If you are travelling in and would rather not risk the wait, reservations run through Resy.
What time should I come for brunch in Hoboken from Jersey City?
Brunch in Hoboken runs to 4 PM Friday through Sunday, and to the 1 PM close Monday through Thursday, so a late weekend morning from Jersey City is no rush.
Can I order delivery to Jersey City?
Delivery is available. Ordering direct with us keeps more of the ticket with the restaurant than the third-party apps do.
Reviews
Reviews worth reading before you come in from Jersey City
Rated 4.6 on Google. Every quote below is verbatim, nothing trimmed into a better sound bite.
Such a cute place for lunch. Love the vibe. 80s style is my favorite. My Chicken Caesar wrap was delicious. Coffee is strong and so good. The staff were friendly and welcoming. My waitress Mia was very attentive and friendly.Delia Serrano · Google
Food here is delicious and service was great! The waiter was so nice and explained everything very well. The atmosphere is very fun and inviting. The mac and cheese was one of our favorite, will definitely order again!Alexis S. · Google
We had such a blast tonight! There were eight of us, and we were all super comfy in the back of the room. We were all chatting about the cool and quirky decor. The vibe was just amazing! Most of us went for the smash burger, and it was absolutely delicious! But the California burrito was just as awesome. Even the gluten-free brownie was amazing! The staff was so sweet and helpful too.Natalie A. · Google
I love grabbing lunch here, it makes me feel like I’m stepping into a cleaner version of my grandmothers living room. The food is always so good and the staff is very helpful and accommodating. The bread pudding is such a good sweet treat! I never feel rushed to leave so I really get the most out of my meal.Dorothy L. · Google
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Jersey City
Jersey City to 112 Willow Ave
What Jersey City is actually like
Jersey City is the largest city in Hudson County and sits directly south of Hoboken. Van Vorst Park, the Grove Street PATH station and Jersey City City Hall all sit in its downtown. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail links the two along the waterfront, which makes a car entirely optional. The ride is short enough that people come up for brunch and go back the same morning.
Because it is a genuine trip rather than a walk, Jersey City guests are the ones most likely to call ahead. Worth knowing: the rotisserie chicken family meal starts at noon and needs forty-five minutes, so it is the one thing to phone about before you set off.
Getting from Jersey City to 112 Willow Ave
Straight-line, Jersey City sits 1.5 miles from the door. That is a distance on a map, not a drive time. We do not publish drive times we have not measured, and traffic across this county makes any number we invented useless anyway.
Light Rail and a short drive up.
Because this is a genuine trip rather than a walk, it is worth ringing ahead if you want the Whole Rotisserie Chicken Family Meal ($36.00), it needs 45 minutes and only starts at noon. (201) 238-2484.
Ordering ahead from Jersey City
At 1.5 miles this is a trip you plan, so plan it properly. Order through the ordering page or the app and collect, or book a table on Resy so the journey ends in a seat rather than a queue.
One timing trap worth naming for anyone coming the Light Rail: Monday to Thursday the dining room shuts between 1 PM and 5 PM. Arriving from Jersey City at three on a Tuesday means arriving at a closed door. Friday runs straight through; weekends are one service.
