
Italian
Just Friends Cafe
500 Monmouth Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Featured Items

Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
crispy chicken with mozzarella, chitarra spaghetti, our marinara sauce | substitute eggplant no charge$23.00
Rigatoni Vodka
our spicy vodka sauce topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$21.00
Just Green Leaf Caesar Salad
croutons and creamy caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$14.00
Lunch Specials
Salads

Just Green Leaf Caesar Salad
croutons and creamy caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$12.00Cobb Salad
green leaf, cherry tomatoes, and our ranch dressing topped with bacon, egg, crumbled blue cheese, and avocado$19.00
Arugula Beet Salad
creamy goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and pistachios covered in a dijon vinaigrette$14.00
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with homemade french fries. Substitute truffle parmesan fries +2

JF Burger
8 ounce patty with lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, provolone cheese, and our JF sauce on a brioche bun | add bacon +2$15.00
Barbecue Burger
8 ounce patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheddar cheese, and our barbecue sauce on a brioche bun | add bacon +2$15.00
Chicken Sandwich
your choice of grilled or crispy chicken with lettuce, tomato, and herb mayo on a brioche bun$14.00
Veggie Burger
our house veggie patty on a brioche bun with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and our JF sauce$14.00
Brisket Sandwich
brisket, onion rings, coleslaw, pickled jalapeƱos, and our barbecue sauce on a brioche bun$17.00
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Sub
our house made chicken parmesan on a hero roll | substitute eggplant no charge$15.00
Entrees

Cacio e Pepe
chitarra spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, ground black pepper | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$17.00
Rigatoni Vodka
our spicy vodka sauce topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$19.00
Spicy Italian Bucatini
spicy tomato cream sauce, shrimp$24.00
Jumbo Potato Gnocchi
potato gnocchi in a spicy Italian sauce with parmesan, mushrooms, and shrimp$20.00
Bucatini Carbonara
creamy egg yolk sauce with pecorino romano and parmesan cheese, bacon, salt, and ground black pepper$20.00
Spaghetti Alfredo
chitarra spaghetti in a creamy alfredo sauce topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$17.00
Spaghetti Primavera
chitarra spaghetti in a white wine sauce with seasonal vegetables$19.00
John's Spaghetti and Meatballs
chitarra spaghetti and two of our house meatballs in marinara sauce with parmesan cheese$20.00
Cheese Ravioli
ravioli filled with cheese with your choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce$16.00Lobster Ravioli
with your choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce$20.00
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
crispy chicken with mozzarella, chitarra spaghetti, our marinara sauce | substitute eggplant no charge$21.00
Chicken Piccata
chitarra spaghetti topped with chicken in a lemon caper sauce$20.00
Just Friends Menu
Appetizers

Fried Calamari
our own marinara and JF sauce$15.00
Burrata
creamy cheese over a bed of arugula and cherry tomatoes with a side of toasted bread and our lemon basil sauce$14.00
Fried Chicken Wings
savory homemade fried wings with your choice of barbecue or buffalo (available on side)$15.00
Just the Shrimp Scampi
shrimp in a white wine garlic sauce with toasted bread, parmesan, and parsley to eat with your fingers$12.00
Just 2 Meatballs
a robust mix of beef, pork, and veal with parmesan cheese and our marinara sauce$12.00
Specials
Mussels Appetizer
mussels with garlic toast in your choice of sauce- our garlic cream sauce with dijon mustard and blue cheese, or our house marinara sauce$19.00OUT OF STOCK
Mac and Cheese
Our homemade rigatoni with a cheese sauce of cheddar, monterey jack, and velveeta and a panko crust$16.00Popcorn Shrimp Platter
8 jumbo fried shrimp with coleslaw and homemade French fries$18.00Grilled Chicken BLT
bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken and our herb mayo on a thick cut challah bread$19.00Shrimp Crema de Funghi Bucatini
creamy brandy sauce, oyster mushrooms, truffle oil$26.00Veal Parmesan
crispy veal with mozzarella, chitarra spaghetti, our marinara sauce$26.00
Salads

Just Green Leaf Caesar Salad
croutons and creamy caesar dressing topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$14.00Cobb Salad
green leaf, cherry tomatoes, and our ranch dressing topped with bacon, egg, crumbled blue cheese, and avocado$20.00
Arugula Beet Salad
creamy goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, and pistachios covered in a dijon vinaigrette$16.00
Sandwiches
All sandwiches come with homemade french fries. Substitute truffle parmesan fries +2

JF Burger
8 ounce patty with lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, provolone cheese, and our JF sauce on a brioche bun | add bacon +2$17.00
Barbecue Burger
8 ounce patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, cheddar cheese, and our barbecue sauce on a brioche bun | add bacon +2$17.00
Chicken Sandwich
your choice of grilled or crispy chicken with lettuce, tomato, and herb mayo on a brioche bun$16.00
Veggie Burger
our house veggie patty on a brioche bun with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, and our JF sauce$16.00
Brisket Sandwich
brisket, onion rings, coleslaw, pickled jalapeƱos, and our barbecue sauce on a brioche bun$19.00
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Sub
our house made chicken parmesan on a hero roll | substitute eggplant no charge$17.00
Entrees

Cacio e Pepe
chitarra spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, ground black pepper | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$18.00
Rigatoni Vodka
our spicy vodka sauce topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$21.00
Spicy Italian Bucatini
spicy tomato cream sauce, shrimp$26.00
Jumbo Potato Gnocchi
potato gnocchi in a spicy Italian sauce with parmesan, mushrooms, and shrimp$22.00
Bucatini Carbonara
creamy egg yolk sauce with pecorino romano and parmesan cheese, bacon, salt, and ground black pepper$22.00
Spaghetti Alfredo
chitarra spaghetti in a creamy alfredo sauce topped with parmesan cheese | add grilled or crispy chicken +4, add shrimp +6$18.00
Spaghetti Primavera
chitarra spaghetti in a white wine sauce with seasonal vegetables$21.00
John's Spaghetti and Meatballs
chitarra spaghetti and two of our house meatballs in marinara sauce with parmesan cheese$21.00
Cheese Ravioli
ravioli filled with cheese with your choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce$18.00Lobster Ravioli
with your choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce$20.00
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan
crispy chicken with mozzarella, chitarra spaghetti, our marinara sauce | substitute eggplant no charge$23.00
Chicken Piccata
chitarra spaghetti topped with chicken in a lemon caper sauce$23.00
Spicy Lemon Roasted Chicken
lemon vinaigrette with cherry peppers and jalapeƱos with a side of mashed potatoes and garlic broccoli$27.00
Filet Mignon
creamy herb au poivre sauce with a side of mashed potatoes and garlic broccoli$30.00
Brisket Platter
8 ounce brisket, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli$28.00
Kids
Sides
Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Cake
homemade gluten free flourless chocolate cake served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato$11.00Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
homemade chocolate chip bread pudding served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato$11.00Pecan Pie
homemade pecan pie served with our hand-churned whipped cream$11.00Tiramisu
simple traditional Italian dessert dusted with powdered sugar$7.00Scoop of Gelato
$6.00
Just Drinks
Beverages
Non-Alcoholic Mocktails
Non-Alcoholic Beers

Run Wild IPA
a timeless IPA showcasing malt and five northwest hops in perfect balance$6.00
Free Wave Hazy IPA
a hoppy hazy IPA with a citrus aroma$6.00
Athletic Lite
a classically light brew without sacrificing flavor$6.00
Heineken 0.0
a perfectly balanced taste with refreshing fruity notes and a soft malty body$6.00
Guinness 0
a beautifully smooth taste with hints of chocolate and coffee balanced with bitter, sweet and roasted notes and a creamy head$6.00
Peroni 0.0
with the superior Italian ingredients of Peroni Nastro Azzurro to create the same uplifting taste$6.00
Sunrise Energy Beer
first non-alcoholic beer with 45mg of caffeine showcasing a pale lager with a hint of citrus$6.00
Non-Alcoholic Wines
Non-Alcoholic White Wines | Glass 6, Bottle 19.50

Giesen Pinot Grigio
light, delicious, and balanced between acidity and sweetness with traditional Pinot Grigio characters and floral notes$6.00
Giesen Sparkling Brut
a refreshing alternative to traditional sparkling wines without compromising taste, crafted with the finest New Zealand grapes$6.00
Giesen Rose Can
$5.00
Giesen Savingnon Blanc Can
$5.00
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All hours
| Sunday | 10:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Monday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
Small, intimate Italian American restaurant with weekend brunch
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