Swadist in Jersey City, NJ

4.4(840)$20–30Jersey City, NJ
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Good value

Rated 4.4 stars based on 840 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Quick meals
  • Casual dining
  • Large groups
  • Budget dining

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Jersey City, NJ • Price $20–30 • 4.4★
Swadist is an Indian buffet located at 715 Newark Ave in Jersey City, NJ, within the Journal Square neighborhood. With a rating of 4.4 stars based on 840 reviews, it offers a dining experience in Jersey City, NJ. The restaurant provides dine-in, takeout, and delivery services. Swadist is open and has a website and phone number available for inquiries. The price range for meals is between $20 and $30. This establishment is a notable Indian buffet option in the area.

Good to know

  • Swadist has a listed address in Jersey City, NJ, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.4-star rating from 840 reviews.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Service details include takeout, delivery.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. As a budget-friendly option, this buffet offers affordable dining.
Address
715 Newark Ave #2803, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ
Phone
(201) 721-5152
Today
11:30 AM–3 PM
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.4 (840 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Not the Fastest

Score 25/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score25/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
5/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Moderate pricing
  • 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 · 840 reviews
4.4weighted · raw 4.4 from 840 reviews
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median840 / 1,480.5 median
07,402.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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1★

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 (4.4) 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
11:30 AM–3 PM
monday
Closed
saturday
12–3 PM
sunday
12–3:30 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM

Pricing

Price range $20–30
Price range$20–30

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible seating Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Vegan optionsLimited vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleAccepts Android PayAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cards

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy TrendyGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
DeliveryDine_inTakeoutReservationsCateringDrive-through

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

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

Highlights

Special features
 Serves local specialty

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Reviews

840 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the rating of Swadist?

Swadist has a 4.4-star rating based on 840 customer reviews.

Where is Swadist located?

Swadist is located at 715 Newark Ave #2803, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Journal Square, Jersey City, NJ.

How much does Swadist cost?

Swadist is budget-friendly. The price range is $20–30.

Is Swadist good?

Swadist is well-rated with 4.4 stars from 840 reviews.

🍜Cultural Food Hub

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

A vibrant food district with diverse eateries, cafes, and cultural landmarks.

Food & Dining
29
Retail & Shopping
28
Miscellaneous Services
10
Arts & Culture
9
Financial Services
7
Transportation & Automotive
7

104 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

105 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, government)

Place Of Worships

Congregation Sons of Israel

Place Of Worship

~0.1 mi
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Stanley Theater)

Place Of Worship

2932 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Hanuman Ji Temple

Place Of Worship

781 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi
St. Ann's R. C. Church

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Place Of Worship

~0.3 mi
Masjid Al-Salam Islamic Education and Information Center

Place Of Worship

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.4 mi
Christ United Methodist Church

Place Of Worship

2811 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.4 mi

Gallerys

Drawing Rooms (Topps Building)

Gallery

926 Newark Avenue

~0.5 miTh-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa-Su 14:00-18:00
+1-201-208-8032Website
SMUSH Gallery

Gallery

340 Summit Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-15:00
+1-201-963-6060
Journal Square Post Office

Post Office

899 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-16:00
Website

Banks

Chase

Bank

2 Journal Square Plaza

~0.1 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00, Sa 09:00-14:00
+1-201-659-6112
Bank of America

Bank

~0.2 mi
Website
Santander

Bank

9 Path Plaza

~0.2 miMo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-13:00
Wells Fargo

Bank

40 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi
Capital One

Bank

35 Journal Square

~0.4 mi
Provident Bank

Bank

895 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi
Bank of America

Bank

880 Bergen Avenue

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Swadist

Restaurant

~22 ft
Website
Max's Restaurant

Restaurant

687 Newark Avenue

~346 ftMo-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Su 11:00-20:00
+1-201-798-2700Website
Lievito Pizza

Restaurant

584 Summit Avenue

~0.1 miSu-Th 11:00-01:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:45
+1-201-918-6461Website
Banana King

Restaurant

665 Newark Avenue

~0.1 mi24/7
+1-551-220-9090Website
Mezcal Kitchen JC

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Website
Lucky Star

Restaurant

644 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-201-792-5888Website
Yummy Tortillas

Restaurant

644 Newark Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-201-792-5860Website
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
+1-201-653-6533Website

Bakerys

Monteleone's Bakery

Bakery

741 Newark Avenue

~321 ftTu-Th 07:30-18:00; Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-19:00; Su 07:30-17:00
+1 201-798-0576
Red Ribbon

Bakery

~0.1 mi
Website
Hot Breads

Bakery

~0.2 mi
Philippine Bread House

Bakery

~0.4 miMo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-18:00

Cafes

Belle Âme Cafe

Cafe

76 Cottage Street

~400 ftMo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
+1 201 347 9270
Whealth Kitchen

Cafe

615 Pavonia Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 06:30-20:00
+1-201-795-5188Website
The Cafe at Journal Squared

Cafe

595 Pavonia Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Su 07:00-16:00
Starbucks

Cafe

3 Path Plaza

~0.2 mi
+1 551-229-3968Website
Deli Plus

Cafe

24 PATH Plaza

~0.2 mi
Cafe Peanut

Cafe

586 Newark Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-17:00
+1-201-721-6270Website
3 Guys From Italy

Cafe

2854 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi
Mod Cup

Cafe

25 Senate Place

~0.4 miMo-Su 08:00-17:00
+1 201 798 1666

Fast Foods

Subway

Fast Food

591 Summit Avenue

~0.1 miMo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
+1 201-656-0024Website
Pizza Twist

Fast Food

2 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306

~0.2 miMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
+1 551 222 6700Website
Domino's

Fast Food

631 Newark Avenue

~0.2 miSu-Th 10:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00
+1 201-721-6338Website
Bikanervala

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Jollibee

Fast Food

~0.2 mi
Toasted Bagels Deli Cafe

Fast Food

520 Summit Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
+1-201-216-9499
Wendy's

Fast Food

~0.3 mi08:00-23:00
+1 862-201-3192Website
Boulevard Drinks

Fast Food

48 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
+1-201-656-1855

Bars

JSQ Lounge

Bar

2881 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Courthouses

Hudson Vicinage Administrative Building

Courthouse

595 Newark Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:30-16:30
Website
Jersey City Municipal Courthouse

Courthouse

365 Summit Avenue

~0.5 mi

Fire Stations

Jersey City Fire Dept Training Academy

Fire Station

~0.4 mi
Engine No. 15

Fire Station

~0.5 mi

Dentists

Journal Square Dental - Cosmetic & General Dentist

Dentist

1 Journal Square Plaza

~0.1 miMo-Th 09:00-18:00
+1-201-656-2221Website

Pharmacys

Duane Reade

Pharmacy

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-13:30, 14:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-18:00
Sip Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 mi
Court House Pharmacy

Pharmacy

570 Newark Avenue

~0.3 mi

Clinics

Quest Diagnostics

Clinic

~0.3 mi
CityMD

Clinic

~0.3 mi

Hairdressers

M Color Unisex Beauty Salon

Hairdresser

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~422 ft
Unisex Salon

Hairdresser

772 Newark Avenue

~0.1 mi
Casa Blanca

Hairdresser

~0.3 mi
Muskan Beauty Parlor

Hairdresser

157 Tonnelle Avenue

~0.3 mi
Danica & Irene

Hairdresser

555 Newark Avenue

~0.4 mi
New Aurora's Salon

Hairdresser

530D Newark Avenue

~0.4 miWe-Mo 10:00-18:00
+1-201-792-9719

Parking Entrances

PATH Journal Sq Parking

Parking Entrance

~0.2 mi
Staff Parking

Parking Entrance

Central Avenue

~0.2 mi
Reserved Parking

Parking Entrance

Oakland Avenue

~0.3 mi

Beautys

Nail Spa

Beauty

~0.3 mi

Fitness Centres

Blink Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi
24 Hour Fitness

Fitness Centre

~0.4 mi

Conveniences

State News

Convenience

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~422 ft
City News

Convenience

~472 ft
Summit News

Convenience

~0.3 mi
Siya

Convenience

~0.3 mi
JSQ

Convenience

46 Journal Square Plaza

~0.3 mi
The Eagle Cafe

Convenience

~0.3 mi
7-Eleven

Convenience

922 Bergen Avenue

~0.3 mi24/7
+1 201-420-7907Website
Sub Hub Market Fresh

Convenience

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-21:30
+1-201-984-2871

Supermarkets

DMart

Supermarket

John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~461 ft
Food Story Natural Market

Supermarket

605 Pavonia Avenue

~0.2 miMo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
The Central Square Supermarket

Supermarket

885 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-19:00

Variety Stores

Dollar Tree

Variety Store

3000 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~512 ftMo-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
+1-201-356-2200Website
Lot-Less Closeouts

Variety Store

2839 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Alcohols

Jersey Farm

Alcohol

2983 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Aivan

Alcohol

~0.3 mi
Baldwin Liquors & Wines

Alcohol

Saint Pauls Avenue

~0.4 miMo-Su 11:00-22:00
+1-201-420-1480
Mar’s Liquor

Alcohol

~0.5 mi
King’s Liquor

Alcohol

205 Sip Avenue

~0.5 mi
T B Liquors

Alcohol

~0.5 mi
Binny’s Liquor II

Alcohol

~0.5 mi
Boulevard Mart

Alcohol

~0.6 mi

Jewelrys

Vanita Jewelers

Jewelry

814 Newark Avenue

~0.2 miTu-Sa 11:30-19:30; Su 12:00-19:30
+1-201-918-5151Website

Yes

Dollar Dreams

Yes

2844 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Furnitures

Rent-A-Center

Furniture

2833 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 mi

Mobile Phones

T-Mobile

Mobile Phone

~0.3 mi
Website
AT&T

Mobile Phone

909 Bergen Avenue

~0.4 mi

Greengrocers

Mira Fruit & Farm

Greengrocer

2823 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:30
+1-201-938-1150

Charitys

Goodwill

Charity

2815 John F. Kennedy Boulevard

~0.4 mi

Childcares

Franciscan Sisters of St. Elizabeth School and Child Care Center

Childcare

~0.4 mi

Bicycle Rentals

Citi Bike - 5 Corners Library

Bicycle Rental

~516 ft
Citi Bike - Journal Square

Bicycle Rental

~0.1 mi
Citi Bike - Hilltop

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Dey St

Bicycle Rental

~0.3 mi
Citi Bike - Oakland Ave

Bicycle Rental

~0.5 mi
Citi Bike - Christ Hospital

Bicycle Rental

~0.6 mi

Fuels

Exxon

Fuel

~0.6 mi
Website