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Just Friends Cafe

500 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, NJ
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LUNCH SPECIALS
Just Friends Menu
Just Drinks

Featured Items

  • Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

    calabrian chili vodka sauce, basil, parmesan cheese
    $21.00
  • Caesar Salad

    croutons, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan cheese
    $15.00
  • Cacio e Pepe

    chitarra spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, ground black pepper
    $19.00

LUNCH SPECIALS

Weekdays 12-4

  • Lunch Pasta Your Way

    $14.99
  • Lunch Combo

    $14.99

Just Friends Menu

Appetizers

  • Fried Calamari

    our marinara and JF sauce
    $17.00
  • Just the Shrimp Scampi

    white wine garlic sauce, toasted bread
    $14.00
  • Mussels

    choice of dijon garlic cream sauce or spicy marinara, toasted bread
    $19.00
  • Just 2 Meatballs

    a robust mix of beef, pork, and veal with parmesan cheese and our marinara sauce
    $14.00
  • Fried Chicken Wings

    7 savory wings, choice of buffalo or barbecue sauce (available on side)
    $15.00
  • Burrata

    arugula, cherry tomatoes, toasted bread, lemon basil agave
    $15.00

Specials

  • Pesto Primavera

    Our chitarra spaghetti in a creamy pesto primavera sauce with oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, and mozzarella pearls
    OUT OF STOCK
    $22.00
  • Brandy Tomato Cream Bucatini

    our bucatini in a brandy based tomato cream sauce with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and jumbo shrimp
    $26.00

Salads

  • Caesar Salad

    croutons, creamy caesar dressing, parmesan cheese
    $15.00
  • Cobb Salad

    green leaf, cherry tomatoes, bacon, egg, crumbled blue cheese, avocado, creamy ranch dressing
    $21.00
  • Arugula Beet Salad

    creamy goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, pistachios, pickled onions, dijon vinaigrette
    $17.00
  • Blackened Salmon Salad

    romaine lettuce, corn, tomato, avocado, red onion, creamy ranch dressing
    $26.00

Sandwiches

All sandwiches come with homemade french fries. Substitute truffle parmesan fries +2
  • JF Burger

    provolone cheese, our JF sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions on a brioche bun
    $18.00
  • Barbecue Burger

    cheddar cheese, our barbecue sauce, pickles, coleslaw, fried onions on a brioche bun
    $19.00
  • Chicken Sandwich

    grilled or crispy chicken, herb mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles on a brioche bun
    $17.00
  • Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan Sub

    housemade chicken or eggplant parmesan, basil, lemon basil agave on a hero roll
    $18.00
  • Veggie Burger

    house veggie patty, provolone cheese, our JF sauce, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun
    $16.00
  • Brisket Sandwich

    our barbecue sauce, onion rings, coleslaw, pickled jalapeños on a brioche bun
    $21.00

Pastas

  • Spicy Rigatoni Vodka

    calabrian chili vodka sauce, basil, parmesan cheese
    $21.00
  • Cacio e Pepe

    chitarra spaghetti, pecorino romano cheese, ground black pepper
    $19.00
  • Spicy Italian Bucatini

    spicy tomato cream sauce, shrimp
    $26.00
  • Bucatini Carbonara

    creamy egg yolk sauce, thick cut bacon
    $22.00
  • Broccoli Spaghetti Alfredo

    creamy alfredo sauce, broccoli, parmesan cheese
    $20.00
  • Salmon Spaghetti Primavera

    salmon, broccoli, oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, white wine sauce
    $28.00
  • John's Spaghetti and Meatballs

    house meatballs, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese
    $21.00
  • Cheese Ravioli

    choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce
    $18.00
  • Lobster Ravioli

    choice of marinara, vodka, or spicy Italian sauce
    $22.00

Entrees

  • Potato Gnocchi

    spicy Italian sauce, shrimp, spinach, oyster mushrooms
    $24.00
  • Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan

    chitarra spaghetti, crispy chicken or eggplant, mozzarella and parmesan • substitute vodka sauce +2
    $23.00
  • Chicken Piccata

    chitarra spaghetti, lemon caper sauce
    $23.00
  • Courtenay's Fra Diavolo

    chitarra spaghetti with mussels, shrimp, and calamari in our spicy marinara
    $35.00
  • Spicy Lemon Roasted Chicken

    lemon vinaigrette, cherry peppers, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli
    $29.00
  • Brisket Platter

    braised brisket, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli
    $30.00
  • Filet Mignon

    creamy herb au poivre, crushed peppercorn, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli
    $36.00

Kids

  • Kids Chicken Strips and Fries

    $13.00
  • Kids Pasta

    $12.00
  • Kids Spaghetti and Meatball

    $14.00
  • Kids Grilled Cheese and Fries

    $12.00
  • Kids Burger and Fries

    $14.00

Sides

  • Side Popovers (2) and Herb Butter

    OUT OF STOCK
    $3.00
  • Toasted Bread (4)

    $3.00
  • House Salad

    $5.00
  • Side Caesar Salad

    $7.00
  • Seasoned French Fries

    $6.00
  • Parmesan Truffle French Fries

    $8.00
  • Mashed Potatoes

    $6.00
  • Garlic Broccoli

    $7.00
  • Sautéed Vegetables

    broccoli, oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, spinach, white wine sauce
    $8.00
  • Grilled Chicken

    $6.00
  • Crispy Chicken

    $6.00
  • Grilled Shrimp

    $8.00

Desserts

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake

    homemade gluten free flourless chocolate cake served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato
    $12.00
  • Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

    homemade chocolate chip bread pudding served with our vanilla chocolate chip gelato
    $12.00
  • Pecan Pie

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

    simple traditional Italian dessert dusted with powdered sugar
    $8.00
  • Scoop of Gelato

    $6.00

Just Drinks

Beverages

  • Water

    $1.50
  • S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water

    $3.00
  • Seltzer

    $2.00
  • Sodas

  • Coffee Drinks

  • Orange Juice

    $2.50
  • Apple Juice

    $2.50
  • Lemonade

    $3.50
  • Milk

    $2.00
  • Chocolate Milk

    $2.25
  • Hot Chocolate

    $3.50
  • Tea

    $2.00
  • Iced Tea

    $2.50
  • Arnold Palmer

    $3.00

Non-Alcoholic Mocktails

  • Sparkling Brut Mimosa

    our non-alcoholic Giesen sparkling brut with orange juice
    $5.00
  • Belvoir Farm Elderflower & Rose Sparkling Lemonade

    $5.50
  • Lemon Basil Spritz

    Sparkling Italian limonata-style mocktail with zesty lemon and fresh basil
    $5.50
  • Strongwater Aperitif Spritz

    Non-alcoholic aperitif with gentian, grapefruit, quinine, real cane sugar
    $5.00
  • Strongwater Sparkling Margarita

    Virgin margarita mocktail with lime juice and agave
    $5.00
  • Strongwater Gin and Tonic

    $5.00

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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Just Friends Cafe Location and Ordering Hours

(551) 359-2579
500 Monmouth Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Open now • Closes at 9:30PM
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