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    Just Friends Cafe

    500 Monmouth Street

    Jersey City, NJ 07302


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    Just Friends Menu
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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
      $12.00
    • Cobb 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
      $16.00
    • Lobster 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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.00
    • Mac and Cheese

      Our homemade rigatoni with a cheese sauce of cheddar, monterey jack, and velveeta and a panko crust
      $16.00
    • Popcorn Shrimp Platter

      8 jumbo fried shrimp with coleslaw and homemade French fries
      $18.00
    • Grilled Chicken BLT

      bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken and our herb mayo on a thick cut challah bread
      $19.00
    • Shrimp Crema de Funghi Bucatini

      creamy brandy sauce, oyster mushrooms, truffle oil
      $26.00
    • Veal 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
      $14.00
    • Cobb 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
      $18.00
    • Lobster 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

    • Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries

      $12.00
    • Kids Pasta

      $10.00
    • Kids Spaghetti and Meatball

      $14.00
    • Kids Cheese Ravioli

      $13.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese and Fries

      $10.00
    • Kids Burger and Fries

      $13.00
    • Kids Cheeseburger and Fries

      $14.00

    Sides

    • Side Bread (2) and Butter

      $3.00
    • Just Mashed Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Just Side Salad

      $5.00
    • Side Caesar Salad

      $6.00
    • Just French Fries

      $6.00
    • Parmesan Truffle French Fries

      $8.00
    • Seasonal Vegetables

      $6.00
    • Side Grilled Chicken

      $6.00
    • Side Crispy Chicken

      $6.00
    • Side Shrimp

      $8.00
    • Side Garlic Broccoli

      $6.00

    Desserts

    • Flourless Chocolate Cake

      homemade gluten free flourless chocolate cake served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato
      $11.00
    • Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

      homemade chocolate chip bread pudding served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato
      $11.00
    • Pecan Pie

      homemade pecan pie served with our hand-churned whipped cream
      $11.00
    • Tiramisu

      simple traditional Italian dessert dusted with powdered sugar
      $7.00
    • Scoop of Gelato

      $6.00

    Just Drinks

    Beverages

    • Water

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.50
    • S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water

      $3.00
    • Seltzer

      $2.00
    • Sodas

    • Coffee Drinks

    • Orange Juice

      $2.50
    • Apple Juice

      $2.50
    • Lemonade

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Milk

      $2.00
    • Chocolate Milk

      $2.25
    • Hot Cocoa

      $3.50
    • Tea

      $2.00
    • Iced Tea

      $2.50
    • Arnold Palmer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00

    Non-Alcoholic Mocktails

    • Sparkling Brut Mimosa

      our non-alcoholic Giesen sparkling brut with orange juice
      $5.00
    • Belvoir Farm Lime & Yuzu Mojito

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00
    • Strongwater Aperitif Spritz

      $5.50
    • Strongwater Sparkling Margarita

      $5.50
    • Lapo's Negroni

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Ghia Aperitif Lime & Salt

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00

    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
    Sunday10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday10:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Small, intimate Italian American restaurant with weekend brunch

    Location

    500 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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