GSUB Cafe
Located on the second floor of Student Union Building, the GSUB Cafe offers the most variety to diners on campus.
Stations include:
Exhibition Station – Daily made to order sautee bar.
Hot Entrees – Offering an upscale, restaurant style entree with a protein, starch and vegetable.
Grill- Daily Breakfast and Lunch specials at the grill
Pizza – Offering Daily Pizza, Calzone and Roll Specials
Rio Grande Burritos – Tacos, Burritos, Taco Salads and more.
Smoothies and Ice Cream – Real Fruit Smoothies with over 8 flavors
Bakery – Fresh baked goods every day
Salad Bar – your choice, make to order salads
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JBJ Soul Kitchen
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gilligan Student Union Building, 2nd Floor
Walk in anytime during our open hours
JBJ Soul Kitchen New Jersey City University is a non-profit Community Restaurant that serves healthy and delicious three-course meals to guests across the campus community, regardless of your ability to pay.
Volunteering Can Help Cover the Cost of a Meal
NJCU students, faculty, or staff experiencing food insecurity may volunteer their time by participating in various activities around the restaurant or other campus locations to help cover the cost of their meal.
At JBJ Soul Kitchen NJCU, All Are Welcome. We believe in dining with dignity, where all are treated with cheerfulness, kindness, and respect, whether you are hungry, or hunger to make a difference in your community.
Pay it Forward for as Little as $12
We encourage our customers to effect change by making a suggested donation of $12 or using a Gothic Knights Flex Plan swipe to enjoy a three-course meal. We offer a Pay It Forward Program, where each additional $12 donation provides meals to those who are unable to donate.
When you Pay it Forward, you help your community members with food insecurity experience a fine dining experience.
Click below to make a contribution.
Contact Us
If you’d like to volunteer, or have questions for us, please get in touch.
Volunteer Email: volunteernjcu@jbjsoulkitchen.org
General Questions Email: jbjsknjcu@jbjsoulkitchen.org
Be sure to follow us on Instagram to see weekly menus and find out what we’re up to!
About JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant
JBJ Soul Kitchen Community Restaurant is a program of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation with several locations in the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the JBJ Soul Kitchen NJCU Community Restaurant?
The JBJ Soul Kitchen is a non-profit restaurant that serves an in-need and paying customer. It was opened on the NJCU campus to address the issue of student food insecurity.
How do I pay for my meal?
You may pay with your Gothic Card Flex Plan, cash, or debit/credit cards.
What if I am unable to donate for my meal?
If NJCU students, faculty, or staff are unable to pay the minimum donation, speak with our staff about volunteer opportunities. We need your help to make the restaurant run. Dining at the JBJ Soul Kitchen is a great way to stretch your budget.
What are some of the ways I could volunteer?
We need help setting and clearing tables, folding napkins, and cleaning up around the restaurant. Students may also volunteer around the campus. There are many opportunities to help! To learn more, please email volunteernjcu@jbjsoulkitchen.org
How do I Pay it Forward?
You may Pay it Forward by giving a donation of $12 or more or donating Gothic Card Flex Plan swipes.