We like to explore the area near Grove Street in Jersey City as there are plenty of interesting places to try there. So, that time, we decided to go for a brunch to South House, a huge place that serves a Southern fare.

We sat in their front area that had this nostalgic atmosphere, with all these paintings on the wall and the wooden doors that gave me the impression I was going into a farmhouse, especially after seeing the milk cans that are used for tables.

We started off by ordering buttermilk biscuit and jam. We had to wait a bit because the biscuits were not ready, but, when they came, we liked them, although not as buttery as some we had in other places, but crispy.

For her main, Jodi ordered their vegan tacos made with Mexican seasoned cauliflower and home fried potatoes, topped with a fire roasted salsa. I admit that the color of the dish did not look good, brown not being the most appetizing color for food. It was quite disappointing vegan tacos, bland, and mushy.

On my side, I ordered the farmer’s skillet with brisket that was composed of scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and the same fire roasted salsa that was on the tacos (so I have the same comment on the color of the dish…). This was another disappointing dish: the eggs were overcooked and the brisket was tough…

We finished our meal with a banana pudding, served with nila wafers, that had an off taste…

Banana pudding at South House in Jersey City

I admit that I was a bit disappointed by South House: the food was not that great although the description was promising. I’ll pass..

Enjoy (…)!

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South House - 149 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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