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Hard Grove Cafe

(Now Closed)
Cuban Restaurant$$$$
Van Vorst Park, Jersey City
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  • Catherine S.
    Catherine ScerboJanuary 1, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Mofongo & stuffed Plantains w/ropa vieja are my fav dishes. Also try their empanadas.Svc very slow, not sure if they don't mean to rush you or are in need of more staff. Great place for happy hour!
  • Eric S.
    Eric SohnAugust 6, 2013
    Ropa Vieja is excellent here - just a little chew. And it's nice to find vegetarian black beans... Trying to keep Kosher-style can be a challenge!
  • Elke N.
    Elke NominikatJune 20, 2013
    My Santa Fe salad was delicious (ordered without the black beans) and the staff could not have been any nicer! Kudos :)
  • Jenn P.heart icon on user image
    Jenn PeddeAugust 11, 2013
    Surprised by all the tips that say service is bad. Servers are helpful, food comes quick, and is amazing.
  • What's Good Here
    What's Good HereAugust 29, 2014
    Remember to order the Cuban sandwich and some croquets for a bit of Cuban fast food.
  • Jason O.
    Jason O'BrienMay 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    ...The service will take about 1,000,000 years but the food I think is worth the wait. All I'm saying is don't show up really hungry and you'll be tip-top.
  • Eugene T.heart icon on user image
    Eugene TroynovJuly 24, 2013
    Shrimp & chicken taco salad is really good. Shrimps are big and tasty.
  • Y. NEGi S.
    Y. NEGi SatoJanuary 3, 2014
    guaquamole is a must ! but be aware ! it's a huge portion !
  • TK B.
    TK BaltimoreJune 18, 2010
    Don't go to the Hard Grove if you're in a rush, but if you want a good Cuban sandwich, and perhaps a killer mojito or rum runner, this is the place to go.
  • Jeanette V.heart icon on user image
    Jeanette VergaJune 28, 2014
    Try everything. You won't be disappointed.
  • Ali S.
    Ali SaeedMay 28, 2011
    Service was good and if you are not opposed to chicken with bones get the Cuban chicken and rice...AMAZING!
  • Steve H.
    Steve HaleNovember 27, 2010
    Everything I've eaten here is fantastic,the specialty drinks effin great.b...u...t.....I...t...s.....s...l...o...w....they seem to forget you're sitting there
  • A. D.
    A. Del SoleAugust 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for a large margarita and the plantains with guacamole. Oh boy!!
  • Lauralai C.
    Awesome food, but make sure you dedicate the whole afternoon if you're having brunch - brutally slow service.
  • Mike L.
    Mike LydenMarch 5, 2012
    Drinks are excellent here! Though the service is in slow-motion. The food is tasty... if a bit pricey.
  • Oliver B.heart icon on user image
    Oliver BouchardJune 20, 2013
    The crazy Hemmingway salad with steak is very good.
  • Brooke B.
    Brooke BNovember 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I've been coming here for years. I come back because I love the drinks and food but I hate the slow service.
  • Christa C.
    Christa ConteOctober 9, 2010
    Service is much better! Love the bottomless mimosas and bloody marys! Great food - we love it here!
  • Abigail P.
    Abigail PhillipsNovember 3, 2012
    Limited menu - but the chicken and rice dish was delicious except for the massive amount of bones.
  • Javier V.
    Javier VegaJanuary 12, 2014
    Love the place love the drinks beautiful place
  • Pradnya W.
    Pradnya WDecember 29, 2012
    The black bean soup is just a warm can of beans with no seasoning.
  • Javier V.
    Javier VegaJanuary 12, 2014
    I love a food the drinks beautiful place the people
  • Michelle M.
    Michelle MitchellMarch 18, 2010
    The food is soo vey good. Very tastey Cuban meals with a very urban twist. Yummy
  • DJ Cellz Supreme
    DJ Cellz SupremeDecember 22, 2011
    This place is great. Food is good and Mixed drinks are strong.
  • Mdot B.
    Mdot BNovember 17, 2012
    Ordered chicken sandwich. Came out a bit pink on the inside. Waiter then asked me if I wanted it burnt? Naw sir, I wanted it cooked.
  • Jersey City Gal
    Jersey City GalSeptember 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    My thoughts here: http://jerseycitygal.com/2013/06/20/hard-grove-cafe/
  • Katie L.
    Katie L. B.July 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I can forgive the long wait, but I was served toast with blue mold patches and a burnt omelet at brunch this Saturday. Never going back.
  • Joyce
    JoyceJuly 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Haven't been here since June '12 and they have new wait staff. But the service is still slow.
  • Leandre S.
    Leandre ScottJanuary 28, 2010
    Go on Tuesday or Wednesday nights. They have 3 all you can eat deals ranging from 9 to 14 bucks.
  • Robocub™heart icon on user image
    Robocub™February 25, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the yuca home fries. Yum
  • Nikea R.
    Nikea RodriguezSeptember 16, 2013
    Great food, good service!
  • Robocub™heart icon on user image
    Robocub™July 1, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Calle Ocho salad is the best.
  • Case G.
    Case GilbreathFebruary 16, 2013
    They serve up a nice Cuban here
  • Nicole P.
    Nicole PettigrewJune 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I've experienced slow service before, but management has yet to hire more staff. After waiting 1hr 17mins for my meal it came out completely wrong. Over it
  • Mark B.
    Mark BuchmoyerFebruary 3, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Bottomless bloody Mary brunch
  • Keith P.
    Keith PantaleonAugust 30, 2011
    Their jack & coke... actually has jack in it, definitely coming back
  • Tonya P.
    Tonya Parrott CarlisleMay 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    GREAT food & drinks!!! Cuban food!!!
  • Gia G.
    Gia GarciaOctober 30, 2011
    Tasteless food and poor service. Took forever to get (Tap) water in a jar. Forever to be seated and Noticed by whoever the hostess is. Saving grace was the Mudslide.
  • Jeanette V.heart icon on user image
    Jeanette VergaJune 3, 2014
    Try the fish tacos.
  • Kevin O.
    Kevin OcampoNovember 16, 2012
    The skirt steak was small and the rice was bland. Overall place is so so
  • D.R. S.
    D.R. SharpeOctober 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try Tres Leche cake!!!!!
  • Paige D.
    Paige DavisJuly 12, 2013
    Here is a good tip, don't friggin eat here. Worst service ever. The only thing that tasted decent was the drink. Ugh, what a waste of time and money
  • Eddie C.
    Eddie ConnectsJuly 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Not the servers fault the owners are lawyers not customer service people. So they think everyone is a thief so makes service slow.
  • William Á.
    William ÁlvarezOctober 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They speak Spanish here.
  • Ezana E.
    Ezana EppsJune 1, 2013
    I F's with the empanadas
  • lindsay v.
    lindsay vMarch 2, 2012
    in case you need one more person to say it, food isn't worth the wait. INSANELY slow. like, the slowest place I've ever been. no bs.
  • Angel R.
    Angel RiveraJanuary 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Cuban Skillet = 
  • Meryl S.
    Meryl SantanaJune 19, 2012
    45 mins for an appetizer!!!!
  • Carl F.
    Carl FigueiredoOctober 13, 2012
    Ropa Vieja. That is all
  • Keila S.
    Keila SoneMay 12, 2012
    Best food ever!
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