Breakfast & Brunch near Downtown Hoboken
Walkable from most of the downtown grid. Uncle Rocco sits at 112 Willow Ave in Hoboken, 0.3 miles from Downtown Hoboken in a straight line. That is a distance, not a drive time.
Uncle Rocco is a diner at 112 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030, about 0.3 miles in a straight line from Downtown Hoboken. It serves brunch 9 AM to 4 PM plus a full lunch and dinner menu, and is rated 4.6 on Google. Reservations run through Resy; pickup and delivery are available.
About Downtown Hoboken
Downtown Hoboken is the end of the Mile Square that does the most walking. Washington Street is the commercial spine, the numbered streets run east to west off it, and Hoboken Terminal sits at the southern tip. Which is why this end of town fills up first on a weekend morning and why a brunch that runs to 4 PM matters here more than anywhere else.
From most of the downtown grid we are a walk rather than a trip. Willow Avenue is one block west of Washington, so the detour is measured in minutes. That also means the back patio tends to catch the people who have already been somewhere else and found a queue.
The civic fixtures at this end of town all sit within a half mile straight line of our door: Church Square Park at 0.27 miles, the PATH entrance at 0.35, Hoboken Terminal at 0.38 and Pier A Park on the waterfront at 0.45. Those are measured distances from real coordinates, not walk times, and each one makes a usable meeting point before or after the table.
Getting here from Downtown Hoboken
Uncle Rocco is on Willow Avenue in Hoboken. Willow runs north to south through the middle of the Mile Square, which is why almost everywhere in town is a walk rather than a journey. Street parking runs along Willow. The current rules and schedules are published on the City of Hoboken transportation and parking page, which is worth a look before you set off rather than taking our word for it.
If you would rather not drive, Hoboken Terminal is the hub, the PATH, NJ Transit and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail all meet there, and it is a short trip from our door. That is how most of our guests from Downtown Hoboken arrive.
Worth knowing before you set off: brunch runs to 4 PM, so a late start is still a brunch. The rotisserie chicken family meal starts at noon and needs 45 minutes, so call ahead on (201) 238-2484 if that is what you are coming for.
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Coming from Downtown Hoboken
How far is Uncle Rocco from Downtown Hoboken?
About 0.3 miles in a straight line. We are at 112 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030. That is a distance, not a drive time, traffic and the tunnels decide the rest.
Is there parking near Uncle Rocco if I drive in from Downtown Hoboken?
There is street parking along Willow Avenue. Many guests from Downtown Hoboken skip the car entirely and come via Hoboken Terminal, where the PATH, NJ Transit and the Light Rail all meet.
Do I need a reservation coming from Downtown Hoboken?
Not necessarily. Walk-ins are welcome. If you are travelling in and would rather not risk the wait, reservations run through Resy.
What time should I come for brunch in Hoboken from Downtown Hoboken?
Brunch in Hoboken runs to 4 PM Friday through Sunday, and to the 1 PM close Monday through Thursday, so a late weekend morning from Downtown Hoboken is no rush.
Can I order delivery to Downtown Hoboken?
Delivery is available. Ordering direct with us keeps more of the ticket with the restaurant than the third-party apps do.
Reviews
Reviews worth reading before you come in from Downtown Hoboken
Rated 4.6 on Google. Every quote below is verbatim, nothing trimmed into a better sound bite.
Such a cute little gem of a restaurant! Our server David was so personable and attentive and made great recommendations! We tried the Watermelon Salad (so fresh!), Mac and Cheese (loved the breadcrumbs and creaminess), and the Big J Burger (excellent smashed burger and bun!). Thank you for having us!Elizabeth Manna · Google
Absolutely love this place! My boyfriend and I have been coming here for atleast a year now and it has always been a spot that is reliable, great food, and friendly service. Especially Elizabeth, she is lovely, relatable and you can tell she cares and has pride in the business.Emily P. · Google
Such a cute place for lunch. Love the vibe. 80s style is my favorite. My Chicken Caesar wrap was delicious. Coffee is strong and so good. The staff were friendly and welcoming. My waitress Mia was very attentive and friendly.Delia Serrano · Google
Food here is delicious and service was great! The waiter was so nice and explained everything very well. The atmosphere is very fun and inviting. The mac and cheese was one of our favorite, will definitely order again!Alexis S. · Google
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Downtown Hoboken
Downtown Hoboken to 112 Willow Ave
What Downtown Hoboken is actually like
Downtown Hoboken is the end of the Mile Square that does the most walking. Washington Street is the commercial spine, the numbered streets run east to west off it, and Hoboken Terminal sits at the southern tip. Which is why this end of town fills up first on a weekend morning and why a brunch that runs to 4 PM matters here more than anywhere else.
From most of the downtown grid we are a walk rather than a trip. Willow Avenue is one block west of Washington, so the detour is measured in minutes. That also means the back patio tends to catch the people who have already been somewhere else and found a queue.
The civic fixtures at this end of town all sit within a half mile straight line of our door: Church Square Park at 0.27 miles, the PATH entrance at 0.35, Hoboken Terminal at 0.38 and Pier A Park on the waterfront at 0.45. Those are measured distances from real coordinates, not walk times, and each one makes a usable meeting point before or after the table.
Getting from Downtown Hoboken to 112 Willow Ave
Straight-line, Downtown Hoboken sits 0.3 miles from the door. That is a distance on a map, not a drive time. We do not publish drive times we have not measured, and traffic across this county makes any number we invented useless anyway.
Walkable from most of the downtown grid.
At this distance you are close enough to change your mind on the way. Walk-ins are fine, and Resy covers you if it is a weekend.
Ordering ahead from Downtown Hoboken
Downtown Hoboken is 0.3 miles out, which is close enough that ordering ahead is usually more trouble than walking in. If you do want it waiting, the app carries a rewards programme, which is worth having if you are coming the downtown grid regularly rather than once.
The one thing to hold in your head: Monday to Thursday the room closes 1 PM to 5 PM. Close as you are, that is still a wasted walk.