Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

148 1st St, Jersey City
(201) 903-7841

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Gluten Free and Vegan Donuts
Bagel with Cream Cheese
HG Brown Sugar Brew
Savory Avocado Toast
Lavender Cold Brew
Pain Au Chocolat
Almond Croissant
Honey-Bee Latte
Bombay Sandwich
Bagel Sandwich

Menu

BAKERY
THREE ASSORTED CROISSANTS!
Grab a set of 3 croissants and enjoy a special price! 🥐🎉 *Note: If one of the flavors is sold out, it will be replaced with another of equal value.
PISTACHIO DONUT
Pistachio Cake Donut: Flour and cardamom base, almond extract and walnut oil glaze, crushed pistachios. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If unavailable, a donut of equal value will be provided.
ROSE DONUT
Rose Cake Donut: Flour, milk, rose extract base, lemon and rose glaze, rose petals, crushed pistachios. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If unavailable, a donut of equal value will be provided.
PLAIN CROISSANT
Ingredients: Organic wheat flour, butter, water, sugar, salt, yeast, egg. Allergy Warning: Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs, and is produced in a facility that handles nuts. Availability Note: If we run out of plain croissants, we will provide another bakery item of equal value.
CHOCOLATE CROISSANT
Ingredients: Organic wheat flour, butter, water, salt, yeast, eggs, chocolate. Allergy Warning: Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs, and is made in a kitchen that handles nuts. Availability Note: If we run out of chocolate croissants, we'll provide another bakery item of equal value.
NEW! CARDAMOM BUN
Ingredients: Bread flour, sugar, butter, cardamom powder, salt, egg, and cardamom syrup. Allergy Warning: Contains gluten, dairy, and eggs. Produced in a facility that handles nuts. Availability Note: If we run out of cardamom buns, we will provide another bakery item of equal value.
JALAPENO CHEDDAR BISCUIT
Try our Jalapeno Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits. They're made with flour, butter, buttermilk, a little sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, yellow cheddar cheese and jalapenos! Allergen info: Contains wheat, dairy, and may contain traces of nuts. If we run out, we'll substitute it with another item of equal value.
BLUEBERRY DONUT
Blueberry Cake Donut: Blueberry base, blueberry glaze, dried cranberries, blueberry powder. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If unavailable, a donut of equal value will be provide
TIRAMISU DONUT
Tiramisu Cake Donut: Cardamom-spiced flour base, espresso glaze, buttercream frosting, chocolate shavings. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If unavailable, a donut of equal value will be provided.
NEW! NUTELLA DONUT
Nutty Chocolate Donut: Nutella glaze, Dairy Milk Wholenut chocolate, milk, topped with walnuts. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen that processes nuts, dairy, and gluten. Availability Note: If unavailable, a donut of equal value will be provided.
FIVE ASSORTED DONUTS
Get 5 delicious donuts at a great price: Tiramisu, Blueberry, Pistachio, Rose, and Nutella. Allergy Warning: Made in a kitchen with nuts, dairy, and gluten. Note: If a flavor is sold out, we'll substitute it with another donut of equal value.

BLACK COFFEE
DRIP COFFEE
Drip Coffee made with Medium-Dark Rosebud Espresso Beans
POUR OVER COFFEE
Experience the rich flavor and enhanced aroma of pour over coffee. With its customizable brewing process, you can create the perfect cup of coffee tailored to your taste. Elevate your coffee experience with pour over coffee today.
CAFE AU LAIT
Half Drip Coffee & Half Steamed Milk
RED EYE
Drip Coffee, Double Shot of Rosebud Espresso

COLD BREW
NEW ORLEANS BREW
Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with 1883 Vanilla Syrup, Hot or Cold
SWEET CARAMEL BREW
Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with Caramel Syrup, Hot or Cold
COLD BREW COFFEE
Hidden Grounds Rosebud Espresso steeped for 24 hours
LAVENDER BREW
Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with 1883 Lavender Syrup, Hot or Cold
NITRO COLD BREW
Hidden Grounds Rosebud Espresso Beans steeped in water for 24 hours, served like a guinness pour.
NEW! PUMPKIN SPICE BREW
Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with 1883 Pumpkin Spice Syrup, Served Hot or Cold.
HG BROWN SUGAR BREW
HG Brew: Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with Brown Sugar Jaggery, Hot or Cold
CARDAMOM BREW
Cardamom Brew, made with Holy Cow Cardamom syrup and traditional Indian filter coffee mixed with chicory.
ROSE BREW
Coffee, Chicory, Milk, Sweetened with Rose Syrup, Hot or Cold

CHAI DRINKS
MASALA CHAI
Authentic Black Tea, Ground Spices, Milk, Jaggery (Brown Sugar), Boiled Twice
CHAI LATTE
Spicy Chai Concentrate, Milk
DIRTY CHAI LATTE
Spicy Chai Concentrate, Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Milk
ROSE CHAI LATTE
Spicy Chai Concentrate, Rooh-Afza, Milk

ESPRESSO
CAFE LATTE
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Microfoamed Milk
CAFE MOCHA
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Omanhene Natural Cocoa Powder, Milk
AMERICANO
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso with Hot Water
CAPPUCCINO
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Microfoamed Milk.
CORTADO/FLAT WHITE
Double shot of Espresso, 2.75oz of Milk.
ESPRESSO SHOT
Double shot of Rosebud Espresso

SIGNATURE DRINKS
TARO LATTE
Taro, Vanilla, Milk
HONEY-BEE LATTE
Honey, Cinnamon, Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Milk.
LAVENDER HONEY LATTE
Lavender, Honey, Cinnamon, Double shot of Rosebud Espresso, Milk.
HOT CHOCOLATE
Omanhene Natural Cocoa Powder, Vanilla, Milk

TEA
MATCHA LATTE
Matcha, 1883 vanilla syrup, milk.
HOT TEA
Sourced from the renowned Steven Smith Teamaker in Portland
ICED TEA
Iced tea is a refreshing, chilled beverage made by brewing tea leaves and often sweetened or flavored, providing a revitalizing thirst-quencher perfect for warm days. Ask us if you would like it to be sweetened.

FRESH BAGELS
BAGEL WITH CREAM CHEESE
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese
BAGEL SANDWICH
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese, Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber.
SALMON BAGEL SANDWICH
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese, Salmon, Onions, Cucumbers, & Crushed Pepper
TOASTED BAGEL
Toasted Plain or Everything Bagel
BAGEL WITH AVOCADO & CREAM CHEESE
Bagel with Housemade Cream Cheese and Avocado
BAGEL WITH BUTTER
Plain or Everything Bagel with Butter

AVOCADO TOAST
SMOKED SALMON TOAST
Sourdough bread, avocado, smoked salmon, red pepper flakes.
SAVORY AVOCADO TOAST
Sourdough Bread, Avocado, Feta Cheese, Honey, Sriracha, Red Pepper Flakes

SANDWICHES
CHICKEN TIKKA SANDWICH
Sourdough Bread, Chicken Tikka, Onion, Mint Chutney.
BOMBAY SANDWICH
Sourdough breads, mints & date chutneys, American cheeses, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, chips.

COFFEE & MERCH
KENYA AA KEGWA WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Kenya AA Kegwa Coffee (10oz Bag): Clean taste with hints of apricot, grapefruit, black currant, and nectarine. Medium roast, double washed, and roasted in Brooklyn.
COLOMBIA HONEY WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Colombia Honey Coffee (10oz Bag): Sweet and rich with notes of caramelized cherry, milk chocolate, and molasses. Medium roast for a balanced flavor.
3 FOR 45 COFFEE BAGS
Buy any three bags of coffee for a special price of $45 and enjoy an exceptional discount.
BAG OF CHIPS
Deep River Sea Salt Chips – The Crunch of Pure Ocean Breeze Savor the simplicity of the sea with Deep River Sea Salt Chips. Crafted from select farm-grown potatoes, sliced to the perfect thickness and kettle-cooked in small batches to a golden crisp, each chip is a miniature escape to the coast. Sprinkled with just the right amount of sea salt harvested from pristine waters, these chips deliver a robust flavor that celebrates the art of snacking. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives – just the honest, hearty taste of nature seasoned by the ocean. In every bag of Deep River Sea Salt Chips, find a moment of pure snack satisfaction.
COLOMBIA DECAF WHOLE BEAN BAG - 12OZ
Enjoy the rich taste of Hidden Grounds' Colombia Decaf Whole Bean Coffee, decaffeinated via the Swiss Water Process. This chemical-free method preserves the coffee's natural flavors, offering a full-bodied, caffeine-free experience. Ideal for those sensitive to caffeine, it's perfect for any time of day. Each bag contains premium beans sourced from Colombia, ready for home grinding.
ETHIOPIA KEMBATA WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Ethiopia Kembata Whole Bean Coffee: Experience the bright and tangy notes of citrus fruits, sweet flavors of fresh berries, and delicate floral hints. This single origin coffee from Ethiopia's Kembata region offers a complex and fragrant cup, perfect for home grinding.
ROSEBUD ESPRESSO WHOLE BEAN BAG - 5LB
Explore the rich and indulgent flavors of Hidden Grounds' Rosebud Espresso Whole Bean Coffee. This blend artfully combines the taste of fresh black cherries, reminiscent of black cherry jam, with the bright and citrusy flavor of fresh oranges. The addition of sweet, buttery caramel, akin to caramel sauce or candy, creates a decadently smooth experience. Complementing these tastes is the nutty, slightly sweet flavor of roasted hazelnuts, adding depth and warmth to each sip. Sourced with care, this whole bean bag offers an espresso experience that's both luxurious and inviting. Perfect for espresso lovers who enjoy a complex, flavor-packed cup. Ideal for home grinding to craft your perfect espresso shot or coffee creation.
ROSEBUD ESPRESSO WHOLE BEAN BAG - 10OZ
Explore the rich and indulgent flavors of Hidden Grounds' Rosebud Espresso Whole Bean Coffee. This blend artfully combines the taste of fresh black cherries, reminiscent of black cherry jam, with the bright and citrusy flavor of fresh oranges. The addition of sweet, buttery caramel, akin to caramel sauce or candy, creates a decadently smooth experience. Complementing these tastes is the nutty, slightly sweet flavor of roasted hazelnuts, adding depth and warmth to each sip. Sourced with care, this whole bean bag offers an espresso experience that's both luxurious and inviting. Perfect for espresso lovers who enjoy a complex, flavor-packed cup. Ideal for home grinding to craft your perfect espresso shot or coffee creation.
2 FOR 30 COFFEE BAGS
Buy any two bags of coffee and get a great discount.
CREAM HIDDEN GROUNDS MUG
MINT GREEN HIDDEN GROUNDS MUG
TOTE BAGS
BEANIES
3 PACK MASALA INDIAN SPICE - SPICEWALLA
3 PACK HOT CHOCOLATE - SPICEWALLA
MADHU ROSE PISTACHIO DARK CHOCOLATE
CHAI MASALA - SPICEWALLA
GOLDEN MILK - SPICEWALLA
BOOK BY NATASHA
Ghost Touch is an ode to emotion, to feeling everything that isn't there. In this second collection, poet Natasha Lopez captures the magic in the mundane. Crying at the thrift store, dancing alone in your room, bathing in waterfalls-these earthly moments become the backdrop for the raw and evocative poems that fill these pages. These poems provide a poetic sanctuary for those who experience the rush of a waterfall within them when they weep, who find inspiration in a brush with a stranger, and who continually seek rebirth to embrace the fullness of life. Ghost Touch is an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where emotions transcend the boundaries of the tangible, and the ethereal touches the core of our being.
KALITA WAVE V60 METAL BREWER
KALITA WAVE PAPER FILTER
CHEMEX 8 CUP BREWER
CHEMEX FILTER
GRINDER VIRTUOSO
BLUE LONG SLEEVE CREWNECK SHIRT

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Recent Reviews

Stopped by to grab coffee and get work done in the morning. I got their iced Americano with a splash of half and half - it was perfectly smooth and creamy, and barista was very kind. Costed $5 for a standard 16oz, which was very reasonable as compared to the other neighboring cafes. Cozy spacious cafe environment, with both long tables and smaller tables. There are also bagels/sandwiches. Personally didn’t get any but they looked beautiful and delicious!
May 2026
UPDATE: Their New Orleans cold brew is deliciously addictive! I've recommended it to numerous people and they always end up raving about it as well. I've tried every flavor variety they offer (rose might be my favorite) and they're all amazing. I was ecstatic when they started selling it in concentrate form to be able to make it at home. I actually have cravings for it, no joke. I also love how dog friendly they are

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May 2026
The better Hidden Grounds of the two in JC and one of my favorite coffee shops in JC. If I'm not making my own latte, then I come here for their specialty lattes as they do it just right, not too sweet, and not too spiced.
March 2026

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Hidden Grounds Chai & Coffee House

148 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 903-7841