Alessio's Cafe Expands to Downtown Jersey City

The popular Italian cafe is opening a new outpost across from the Grove Street PATH station.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:52pm

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Alessio's Cafe, an Italian cafe that has been expanding rapidly since launching in 2020, is opening a new location in downtown Jersey City. The cafe will take over the former space of Roman Nose restaurant on Newark Avenue, just across from the Grove Street PATH station and along the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza.

Why it matters

The opening of Alessio's new downtown Jersey City location is a sign of the continued growth and popularity of the brand, which has already expanded to multiple locations in Hoboken and Weehawken. It also fills a vacant retail space in a high-traffic area of downtown Jersey City, contributing to the vibrancy of the neighborhood.

The details

Alessio's was initially launched in 2020 on Park Avenue in Hoboken and has since expanded to a second Hoboken location, a spot in Weehawken, and now its first Jersey City outpost. The cafe was founded by Weehawken resident Luca Infantino and is named after his son. The menu features an all-day lineup of breakfast items, paninis, pizza, salads, and pasta. Alessio's is also known for its creative sandwich program that supports rotating charitable causes.

  • Alessio's was launched in 2020 on Park Avenue in Hoboken.
  • Alessio's opened a second Hoboken location and a Weehawken spot in the following years.
  • Construction on the new downtown Jersey City location has recently ramped up at 125 Newark Avenue.
  • The previous tenant, Roman Nose restaurant, closed late last year after a 13-year run.

The players

Alessio's Cafe

An Italian cafe that has been rapidly expanding since launching in 2020, with locations in Hoboken and Weehawken.

Luca Infantino

The founder of Alessio's Cafe, a Weehawken resident who named the business after his son.

Roman Nose

An Italian restaurant that previously occupied the 125 Newark Avenue space in downtown Jersey City, closing late last year after a 13-year run.

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What’s next

An opening date for Alessio's new downtown Jersey City location has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

Alessio's Cafe's expansion to downtown Jersey City is a testament to the brand's growing popularity and success, as well as the continued demand for high-quality, community-focused dining options in the area.