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Hoboken Today
By the People, for the People
Fires Close Small Restaurants in Hoboken and Jersey City
Owners hope to reopen soon after recent blazes at Caffe Buon Gusto and Meryendang Pinoy
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Fires have forced the temporary closure of two small restaurants in Hudson County, New Jersey this week. A two-alarm fire on Wednesday night closed Caffe Buon Gusto, an Italian restaurant in Hoboken, while a blaze on Monday night damaged Meryendang Pinoy, a Filipino restaurant in Jersey City. Both restaurant owners are working to make repairs and hope to reopen their establishments soon.
Why it matters
Small, independent restaurants have faced significant challenges in recent years, from the COVID-19 pandemic to rising costs. Fires can be especially devastating, forcing temporary closures that impact both the business owners and the local community that relies on these establishments. The resilience of these restaurant owners in the face of adversity highlights the importance of supporting small businesses in urban areas.
The details
The fire at Caffe Buon Gusto in Hoboken was located in the rear of the restaurant and extinguished by 1:30 a.m. on Thursday morning. Residents in two units above the restaurant were safely evacuated. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. In Jersey City, a fire tore through Meryendang Pinoy on Monday night, causing damage that has left the space unsafe and unable to operate. The restaurant's owner has started a GoFundMe campaign to cover rent and basic expenses while they work to make repairs.
- The fire at Caffe Buon Gusto in Hoboken occurred on Wednesday, February 12, 2026 just after 11 p.m.
- The fire at Meryendang Pinoy in Jersey City occurred on Monday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Caffe Buon Gusto
A small Italian restaurant located on Washington Street in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Meryendang Pinoy
A Filipino restaurant located on Newark Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey.
What’s next
The owners of both Caffe Buon Gusto and Meryendang Pinoy are working to make repairs and restore their restaurants to a safe and operational condition so they can reopen as soon as possible.
The takeaway
The temporary closures of these small, independent restaurants due to fires highlight the fragility of small businesses, especially in the food service industry. However, the resilience and determination of the owners to rebuild and reopen demonstrates the important role these establishments play in their local communities.
