Gussy's Cafe – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this vibrant neighborhood haunt, where the aroma of griddled pancakes and toasted challah creates an immediate sense of home. The kitchen turns out artfully plated morning staples, from velvety eggs benedict to colorful grain bowls, offering a soulful sanctuary for those seeking a leisurely and delicious start to the day.
3rd Street, Jersey City, New Jersey NJ 07302 https://www.gussyscafe.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
What to order at Gussy's Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cajun Chicken Caesar | 67.2 g | 85 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Garden Vegetable Omelette | 41.6 g | 60.7 g |
| Chicken Waldorf Wrap | 56.2 g | 60.4 g |
| Sausage Gochujang | 33.7 g | 44 g |
| Breakfast Sandwich Platter | 74.6 g | 42.8 g |
| Taco Bowl | 114.2 g | 38.9 g |
| The Bec-Ky | 15.5 g | 35.7 g |
| The Gussy | 0.8 g | 35.2 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
| Western Omelette | 8.5 g | 27.9 g |
| Breakfast Grain Bowl | 46.1 g | 26.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the reliable portion sizes and the straightforward dining atmosphere, noting it as a dependable choice for a casual evening meal. Reviewers highlight the consistent experience and the approachable setting, which makes it a functional option
Menu
Brunch Specialties
- Country Eggs - $12: 2 eggs any style, served with signature home fries and freshly buttered toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $14: Slightly smashed avocado, cherry tomato, feta, olive oil drizzle, and zaatar seasoning on multigrain toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Homemade Pancakes - $13: Fluffy pancakes topped with fruit and powdered sugar, served with butter and syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $15: 2 poached eggs on English muffin, Canadian bacon, Hollandaise sauce, paprika, served with home fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Benedict - $15: 2 poached eggs, sautéed spinach, tomato, pepper, onion on English muffin with Hollandaise sauce and home fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Grain Bowl - $14: 1 Poached egg, sauteed spinach, avocado, feta, cherry tomato, olive oil drizzle, zaatar, on farro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Challah French Toast - $14: Homemade cinnamon batter and fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lox Platter - $18: Fresh lox, tomato, cream cheese, red onion, kalamata olive Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Breakfast Sandwiches
- Egg Sandwich - $7: 2 Eggs any style on choice of bread Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- The Bec-Ky - $10: 2 fried eggs, bacon, American cheese on a brioche or croissant Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage Gochujang - $11: 2 fried eggs, sausage, caramelized onion, grilled tomato, gochujang aioli Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lox and Cream Cheese Bagel - $13: Arugula, cucumber & red onion medley Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ham and Cheese Croissant - $9: Ham and mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $12: 2 fried eggs, sausage, pepper jack, home fries with grilled pepper and onion, side of salsa Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lean Machine Wrap - $12: Egg whites, turkey bacon, gruyere, mixed greens in a wheat wrap Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Omelettes
- Greek Omelette - $14: Sautéed spinach, tomato, feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Italian Omelette - $14: Sausage, pepper, onion, tomato, and mozzarella Dietary tags: Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Garden Vegetable Omelette - $13: Mushroom, pepper, onion, tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelette - $13: Ham, pepper, onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Meat Lovers Omelette - $15: Bacon, ham, sausage, American cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- BLT Omelette - $14: Bacon, spinach, tomato Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
- The Gussy - $14: Fried chicken cutlet, bacon, cheddar, chipotle mayo on ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $13: Homemade tuna salad, cheddar cheese on sliced multigrain Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goin’ Back to Cali - $14: Grilled chicken, avocado, gruyere, pesto mayo on ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Italian Turkey - $14: Sliced roasted turkey, pepperoncini, lemon-zest arugula, mozzarella, pesto mayo on ciabatta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Veggie Melt - $13: Roasted pepper and onion, zucchini, sundried tomato, mozzarella, and pesto mayo on multigrain Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Waldorf Wrap - $13: Chicken, grape, walnut, and cranberry mayo salad, romaine, on a whole wheat wrap Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Ceasar Wrap - $13: Romaine, cajun grilled chicken, Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey BLT - $14: Sliced house roasted turkey, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato on sliced multigrain toast Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tofu Wrap - $13: Seared tofu, spinach, cabbage, carrot, cucumber with homemade Thai peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $13: Fried chicken cutlet, homemade buffalo sauce, pepperjack, romaine Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Cheeseburger LTO - $14: Pat La Frieda patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Burger - $16: Applewood smoke bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar, pickles, gochujang aioli Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Brekkie Burger - $16: Applewood smoked bacon, fried country egg, cheddar Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Salads and Bowls
- Vegan Cobb - $16: Romaine, roasted tofu, avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, grilled corn, coconut bacon, sunflower seed, creamy cashew dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Chicken Caesar - $15: Romaine, homemade crouton, shredded parmesan, cajun grilled chicken, house caesar dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $14: Romaine, feta, kalamata olive, cherry tomato, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nic's Salad - $14: Romaine, fresh strawberry, walnut, dried cranberry, feta, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Crunch Salad - $15: Romaine, fried chicken cutlet, crouton, grape tomato, pickled onion, carrots, buffalo ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Bowl - $15: Farro, homemade hummus, cucumber, grape tomato, red onion, feta, kalamata olives, pita bread, Italian vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bibim-Farro Bowl - $15: Farro, crispy brussel sprout, carrot, cucumber, sauteed spinach, sesame seeds, sunny side up egg, gochujang mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Bowl - $15: Farro, cajun grilled chicken, avocado, corn, grilled onion and pepper, cheddar, flour tortilla chips, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Menu
- Chicken Tenders - $9: Choice of french fries or fruit Available at: dinner, lunch
- Silver Dollar Pancakes - $8: Mini pancakes for kids Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- PB & J Sandwich - $7: Choice of white or whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: lunch
- Kids Grilled Cheese - $8: American cheese on white or whole wheat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Can Soda - $1.95: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Sprite, Dr. Pepper
- Poland Spring Water - $1.75: Bottled water
- Motts Apple Juice - $12.5: Bottled apple juice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Simply Orange - $9.25: Bottled orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Specialty Hot Coffee - $45: Catering size hot coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cold Brew - $58: Catering specific bag
- Black or Green Tea - $35: Hot water and loose-leaf organic tea bags Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Catering Trays
- Silver Dollar Pancake Tray - $68: Served with Butter and Maple Syrup | Serves 20 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast Tray - $68: Signature Homemade Batter. Served with Maple Syrup | Serves 15-20 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel Tray - $48: A Dozen Fresh Baked Bagels. Choice of plain or Everything. Served with Cream Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich Platter - $96: 12 sandwiches including Egg & Cheese, Bacon/Egg/Cheese, Sausage/Egg/Cheese, Veggie, and Ham & Cheese Croissant Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Burger Box - $130: 12 Burgers including Classic, Cheeseburger, Bacon Cheeseburger, and House Burger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Gussy's Cafe
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gussy's Cafe?
- Cajun Chicken Caesar, at roughly 85g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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