Swad Mania in Jersey City, NJ

4.6(540)$10–20Jersey City, NJ
True Hidden Gem 💎
Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 540 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Large groups
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Jersey City, NJ • Price $10–20 • 4.6★
Swad Mania is an Indian buffet located at 664 Summit Ave in Jersey City, NJ, within the neighborhood of The Heights. This establishment has earned a 4.6-star rating from 540 reviews, indicating a generally positive reception. Swad Mania offers dine-in, curbside pickup, and delivery services. The price range for meals is between $10 and $20. For those seeking an Indian buffet experience in Jersey City, Swad Mania provides multiple service options and is situated in The Heights.

Good to know

  • Swad Mania has a listed address in Jersey City, NJ, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.6-star rating from 540 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
664 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, The Heights, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(973) 964-4226
Today
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.6 (540 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 30/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score30/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
10/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.4 weighted · 540 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.6 from 540 reviews( 0.16 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median540 / 1,480.5 median
07,402.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
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Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.6) with the city average (4.38) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 7402.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
10:30 AM–10 PM
monday
12–9:30 PM
saturday
11 AM–10 PM
sunday
11 AM–9:30 PM
thursday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
tuesday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM
wednesday
10:30 AM–9:30 PM

Pricing

Price range $10–20
Price range$10–20

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Assistive hearing loop Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Accepts credit cardsWaiter serviceFree Wi-FiPrivate diningAlcoholPlastic-free packaging

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Quiet

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_inTakeoutOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Full Menu

46 items with prices
  • Bombay Grill Sandwich & Soda Can (Fanta or Mtn Dew)$13.99

    Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.

  • Cheese Samosa Sandwich & Soda Can (Fanta or Mtn Dew)$12.39

    Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.

  • Pav Bhaji& Gulab Jamun (1 pc) & Fanta Can$17.99

    Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.

  • Chhole Kulche & Soda Can (Mtn Dew or 7up)$15.59

    Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.

  • Pav Bhaji & Soda Can (Pepsi or Fanta)$17.99

    The bold, refreshing, robust cola

  • Veg Cheese Frankie & Soda Can (Pepsi or 7up)$12.89

    The bold, refreshing, robust cola

  • Samosa (2pcs) & Coke$6.89

    The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

  • Cold Coco$6.89

    Imagine a velvety blend of rich cocoa, chilled to perfection, with subtle notes of sweetness dancing on your taste buds. It's a refreshing symphony of indulgence that whispers comfort with every sip.

  • Mango Lassi$5.79

    Indulge in the lusciousness of mango lassi - a velvety blend of ripe mangoes, smooth yogurt, a touch of sweetness, and a hint of cardamom. It's a sip of tropical paradise in every refreshing gulp.

  • Jeera Soda Can$2.19

    A soda can, a sleek metal cylinder, adorned with colorful graphics and a fizzy promise within. The pop of the tab reveals effervescent bubbles dancing in a concoction of sweetness, delivering a refreshing beverage experience.

  • Coke or Diet Coke Can$1.89

    A soda can, a sleek metal cylinder, adorned with colorful graphics and a fizzy promise within. The pop of the tab reveals effervescent bubbles dancing in a concoction of sweetness, delivering a refreshing beverage experience.

  • Fanta or 7Up Can$1.89

    A soda can, a sleek metal cylinder, adorned with colorful graphics and a fizzy promise within. The pop of the tab reveals effervescent bubbles dancing in a concoction of sweetness, delivering a refreshing beverage experience.

  • Pepsi Can$1.89

    A soda can, a sleek metal cylinder, adorned with colorful graphics and a fizzy promise within. The pop of the tab reveals effervescent bubbles dancing in a concoction of sweetness, delivering a refreshing beverage experience.

  • Cold Coffee$4.19

    A refreshing blend of rich, brewed coffee served over ice. This chilled beverage is lightly sweetened and topped with a splash of milk or cream for a smooth, chocolate invigorating taste. Perfect for coffee lovers seeking a cool pick-me-up.

  • MasalaTea$3.29

    Spiced milk tea brewed with a blend of aromatic Indian spices and herbs.

  • Sprite Can$1.89

    The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.

  • Amul Masti Masala Chhas$3.29

    A traditional Indian buttermilk, Amul Masti Chhas is a refreshing, tangy drink made from churned curd, blended with mild spices. It's a perfect, healthy beverage for cooling down and aiding digestion, enjoyed best when chilled.

  • Veg Cheese Sandwich$12.99

    Envision a quick and delightful veg cheese sandwich without the grill. Think of fresh veggies - onion, potato, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers - layered with creamy cheese between soft bread slices. It's a simple yet satisfying symphony of textures and flavors, perfect for a fuss-free bite.

  • Bombay Grill Sandwich$12.99

    Transport your taste buds to the streets of Bombay with a grill sandwich that's a symphony of flavors. Picture layers of spiced potato filling, crunchy veggies, and a zesty chutney embraced between perfectly toasted bread slices - a savory delight that captures the essence of Indian street food.

  • Samosa Sandwich$12.99

    Samosa Sandwich is a popular Indian street food from the city of Mumbai. This sandwich is made with Samosa, green chutney, butter, veggies, cheese, and chat masala.

  • Cheese Samosa Sandwich$12.99

    Imagine a culinary fusion where crispy samosas meet gooey cheese and toasted bread. Picture the delightful union of spiced potato-filled samosas, melted cheese, and a symphony of chutneys, all encased in a golden-brown embrace. It's a sandwich that marries the best of two worlds - crunchy, savory, and utterly satisfying.

  • Paneer Tikka Sandwich$12.99

    Visualize a sandwich that marries the rich flavors of paneer tikka with the comfort of bread. Succulent paneer, marinated in aromatic spices, grilled to perfection, and nestled between slices of soft bread. The result? A symphony of smoky, spicy goodness in every bite, creating a delightful dance of textures and tastes.

  • Schezwan Cheese Sandwich$5.49

    Delicious Grilled sandwich with little Spicy Schezwan flavour and green onion rings with Melty Cheese inside.

  • Pav Bhaji$12.99

    Pav Bhaji is a flavorsome and hearty meal that has a delicious blend of spicy mixed vegetables, served alongside 2 soft butter toasted dinner rolls, crunchy onions and lemon wedges.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

540 reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Swad Mania?

Swad Mania has a 4.6-star rating based on 540 customer reviews.

Where is Swad Mania located?

Swad Mania is located at 664 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, The Heights, Jersey City, NJ.

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Congregation Sons of Israel

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Hanuman Ji Temple

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Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Stanley Theater)

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Masjid Al-Salam Islamic Education and Information Center

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John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.6 mi
Christ United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

2811 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.6 mi

Gallerys

Drawing Rooms (Topps Building)

Gallery

926 Newark Avenue

~0.6 miTh-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa-Su 14:00-18:00

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

Bergen Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Journal Square Post Office

Post Office

899 Bergen Avenue

~0.6 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-16:00

Banks

Chase

Bank

2 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00
Bank of America

Bank

~0.4 mi
Santander

Bank

9 Path Plaza

~0.4 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Wells Fargo

Bank

40 Journal Square Plaza

~0.5 mi
Capital One

Bank

35 Journal Square

~0.6 mi

Fast Foods

Top 1 Chicken & Giro

Fast Food

694 Summit Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

~514 ftMo-We 07:30-01:00; Th, Fr 07:30-02:00; Sa, Su 07:30-01:00
Subway

Fast Food

591 Summit Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Domino's

Fast Food

631 Newark Avenue

~0.3 miSu-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00
Pizza Twist

Fast Food

2 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306

~0.4 miMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
Bikanervala

Fast Food

~0.4 mi
Toasted Bagels Deli Cafe

Fast Food

520 Summit Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
Blimpie

Fast Food

~0.4 miMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-18:00
Jollibee

Fast Food

~0.4 mi

Bakerys

Red Ribbon

Bakery

~0.2 mi
Monteleone's Bakery

Bakery

741 Newark Avenue

~0.2 miTu-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 07:30-17:00
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Bakery

~0.4 mi
Philippine Bread House

Bakery

~0.5 miMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00

Restaurants

Max's Restaurant

Restaurant

687 Newark Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Su 11:00-20:00
Banana King

Restaurant

665 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi24/7
Swadist

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Mezcal Kitchen JC

Restaurant

~0.2 mi
Lievito Pizza

Restaurant

584 Summit Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 11:00-01:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:45
Yummy Tortillas

Restaurant

644 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi
Lucky Star

Restaurant

644 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi
Freetown Road Project

Restaurant

640 Newark Avenue

~0.2 miWe-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00

Cafes

Belle Âme Cafe

Cafe

76 Cottage Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
The Cafe at Journal Squared

Cafe

595 Pavonia Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00
Cafe Peanut

Cafe

586 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
Whealth Kitchen

Cafe

615 Pavonia Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 06:30-20:00
Starbucks

Cafe

3 Path Plaza

~0.4 mi
Deli Plus

Cafe

24 PATH Plaza

~0.4 mi
SEP Cafe

Cafe

530B Newark Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-18:00
Mod Cup

Cafe

25 Senate Place

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-17:00

Bars

JSQ Lounge

Bar

2881 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Fire Stations

Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy

Fire Station

~0.2 mi

Courthouses

Hudson Vicinage Administrative Building

Courthouse

595 Newark Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:30-16:30

Pharmacys

A Plus Drugs

Pharmacy

634 Summit Avenue

~292 ft
Court House Pharmacy

Pharmacy

570 Newark Avenue

~0.4 mi
Duane Reade

Pharmacy

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-18:00
Sip Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.5 mi

Dentists

Journal Square Dental - Cosmetic & General Dentist

Dentist

1 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00
ABA Pediatric Dental

Dentist

35 Journal Square Plaza

~0.6 mi

Clinics

Quest Diagnostics

Clinic

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CityMD

Clinic

~0.5 mi

Parking Entrances

Staff Parking

Parking Entrance

Central Avenue

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Reserved Parking

Parking Entrance

Oakland Avenue

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PATH Journal Sq Parking

Parking Entrance

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Hairdressers

M Color Unisex Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Unisex Salon

Hairdresser

772 Newark Avenue

~0.3 mi
Casa Blanca

Hairdresser

~0.4 mi
Muskan Beauty Parlor

Hairdresser

157 Tonnelle Avenue

~0.4 mi
Danica & Irene

Hairdresser

555 Newark Avenue

~0.4 mi
New Aurora's Salon

Hairdresser

530D Newark Avenue

~0.5 miWe-Mo 10:00-18:00

Beautys

Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.4 mi

Fitness Centres

Blink Fitness

Fitness Centre

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24 Hour Fitness

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Variety Stores

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Lot-Less Closeouts

Variety Store

2839 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Conveniences

City News

Convenience

~0.3 mi
State News

Convenience

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Summit News

Convenience

~0.4 mi
Siya

Convenience

~0.4 mi
M & M Deli

Convenience

543 Newark Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00
SEP Filipino Grocery

Convenience

530B Newark Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-18:00
Food Mart

Convenience

~0.5 mi
JSQ

Convenience

46 Journal Square Plaza

~0.5 mi

Supermarkets

DMart

Supermarket

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Food Story Natural Market

Supermarket

605 Pavonia Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00

Alcohols

Jersey Farm

Alcohol

2983 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Baldwin Liquors & Wines

Alcohol

Saint Pauls Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
Central Avenue Liquors

Alcohol

210 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

~0.5 miMo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 10:00-22:00
Aivan

Alcohol

~0.5 mi
Mar’s Liquor

Alcohol

~0.5 mi

Beverages

Nute Juice

Beverages

457 Baldwin Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00

Jewelrys

Vanita Jewelers

Jewelry

814 Newark Avenue

~0.4 miTu-Sa 11:30-19:30; Su 12:00-19:30

Laundrys

Senor Bubbles Laundromat

Laundry

456 Baldwin Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 05:00-22:00
Chang Sheng Laundromat

Laundry

531 Newark Avenue

~0.5 mi

Lightings

Torino Lighting Design

Lighting

320 Hoboken Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00

Furnitures

Rent-A-Center

Furniture

2833 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Yes

Dollar Dreams

Yes

2844 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.5 mi

Childcares

Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth School and Child Care Center

Childcare

~0.6 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Citi Bike - 5 Corners Library

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~0.2 mi
Citi Bike - Journal Square

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~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Oakland Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Hilltop

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~0.4 mi
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Bicycle Rental

~0.4 mi
Citi Bike - Christ Hospital

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Citi Bike - Pershing Field

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Citi Bike - Leonard Gordon Park

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi

Fuels

Exxon

Fuel

~0.5 mi
Fuel 4

Fuel

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