21 Best Cafes in Princeton

House of Ihsan Bakery • $
6 Spring St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Tiramisu Cake and Chocolate Mousse Cake
Dark Chocolate Mousse Small Cake
Almond Croissant
Pistachio Éclair
Pain Au Chocolat
Key Lime Pie
Cheesecake
Napoleon
Bakery

“My brain chemistry have permanently been altered by the crème brûlée, dark chocolate mousse, and tiramisu cake here. Got the tiramisu cake for my mom as a birthday cake a while ago and have been getting special occasion cake from them ever since. every bite was delicious and the texture is really fun. It might feel like a small cake, but it is so creamy and complex it can easily be shared by 8 people. I Love how they use solid chocolate to do their letters when you order ahead. As a big pudding/custard fan, there is just something really unique with combing all these components into these beautiful cakes. I will say if you have allergies, definitely ask, I was once surprised by delicious hazelnut component.“

4.6 Superb89 Reviews
Jammin' Crepes Cafe • $
20 Nassau St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Gluten Free Crepe and Regular Crepe
Southwest Sausage Egg & Cheese
Black & White Crepe Cake
Gluten Free Crepes
Jammin' Turkey Club
Bacon and Jam
Nut-Cho-Tella
Apple Toasty
Sweet Crepes
Veggie Goat

“The crepes taste good and are reasonably priced for a shop in Princeton.“

4.5 Superb117 Reviews
Small World Coffee Cafe • $
14 Witherspoon St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Blueberry Coffee Cake
Tea and Hot Chocolate
Almond Croissant
Blueberry Muffin
Coffee & Bagels
Roasted by Our
Chocolate Cake
Banana Pudding
Banana Mousse
Macarons

“Ginger cardamom scones! Actually, all the scones are delicious. Coffee beans are roasted in a facility in Rocky Hill. Our favorite is the dark roast. Shop local!“

4.4 Superb119 Reviews
Bon Appétit Cafe • $
100 Main St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

blt on White Toast

“Great service, very good quality of food“

4.9 Superb24 Reviews
Chez Alice Cafe • $
5 Palmer Square W, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Raspberry Eclair with Rose Petals
Assorted Macarons & Petit Fours
Turkey Avocado and Brie
Chocolate Croissant
Black and White Cake
Breakfast Sandwich
Black Forest Cake
Pink Passion Cake
Almond Croissant
Red Velvet Cake

“Charming little cafe with excellent food and service 😊“

4.3 Superb171 Reviews
Chuck's Spring Street Cafe Cafe • $
16 Spring St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pork Dumpling 6 Pieces
Philly Cheesesteak
Wing & Rib Combo
Cheese Steak Sub
Chicken Wings
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo Sauce
Cheese Fries

“Chuck’s has friendly and welcoming staff, which I really appreciated. The food was just okay for me; personally, I found it a bit too greasy and not quite to my taste. It might be a better fit for someone who enjoys that style, but it wasn’t my favorite.“

4.4 Superb62 Reviews
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maman Cafe • $
43 Hulfish St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Maman's Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie
Avocado Toast and Salmon Tartine
Pistachio Chocolate Croissant
Chocolate Almond Croissant
Brenda’S Belgian Waffles
Elisa’S Breakfast Bowl
Smashed Avocado Tartine
Tartine Au Saumon
Assorted Pastries
Pain Au Chocolat

“Nice outdoor seatings. Order at the counter and they’ll bring the food to you. Pretty coffee mugs, but the latte and flat white are not as strong as I preferred. The sandwiches are tasty, especially the steak sandwich. Reasonable prices. Can get crowded on the weekends.“

4.2 Good201 Reviews
The Coffee Club Cafe • $
5 Prospect Ave, Princeton

“Best-value and best tasting coffee offered around campus/town - an important accolade when even the campus-run outlets are draining bank accounts for very basic offerings. Important for new or unfamiliar campus staff to know that all are welcome, even though it is in the basement of the "Campus Club" building.“

5 Superb11 Reviews
Teresa's Pizza | Wine Bar Cafe • $$
23 Palmer Sq E, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Flourless Chocolate Torte
Mezze Rigatoni Balsamico
Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Pollo and Orzo Salad
Wild Mushroom Pizza
Peach Bread Pudding
Calamari Marinara
Pasta Balsamico
Penne Pecorino

“Food , service , ambiance was wonderful .“

4.1 Good140 Reviews
J.S.FOODIES TOKYO Coffee Shops • $$
14 S Tulane St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry and Matcha Kiseki Pancakes
Strawberry Japanese Pancakes
Kisecki Strawberry Pancakes
Strawberry Kiseki Pancakes
Eggs Benedict with Fries
Chicken and Waffles
Fried Chicken Side
Chicken & Waffles
Blueberry Pancakes
Matcha Pancakes

“Good food“

4.1 Good134 Reviews
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Junbi

Junbi Bubble Tea • $
27 Witherspoon St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

New Cold Lavender Honey Matcha Cold Brew w Vanilla Cold Cap
Cold Strawberry Jasmine Tea
Strawberry Chrysanthemum Tea
Hot Taro Vanilla Milk
Wild Blueberry Donut
Matcha Soft Serve
Salmon Rice Ball
Strawberry Milk
Cold Rose Latte
Iced Coffee Drip

“Great place! Coffee is amazing and their matcha drinks are the best. If you’re ever craving something cold and fresh that’s the place to go’“

4.1 Good107 Reviews
Cafe Nicole Cafe • $$
100 Independence Way Suite K, Princeton
5 Superb1 Reviews
Princeton Café Cafe • $
1255 State Rd, Princeton

“Came here with my girlfriend as we are trying breakfast sandwiches in the area and I was pleasantly surprised. The sandwiches are the best we've had in the area. Everything was freshly made and with real ingredients. The bacon in particular was obviously just cooked for the order. The roll was fresh and everything was well seasoned. Overall, I highly recommend!“

4.1 Good9 Reviews
Café Deli-icious Cafe • $
500 College Rd E, Princeton
3.7 Good3 Reviews
Chemistry CaFe Cafe • $
Princeton
3.5 Good2 Reviews
bean THERE: Café Coffee • $
2107 Goldfinch Blvd, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Balthazar Bakery Butter Croissant
Bean Connected Oatmeal Bowl
Bean Inspired Oatmeal Bowl
Bean Creative Oatmeal Bowl
Herbal Hot Cinnamon Spice
Bean Curious

“This coffee shop is amazing! The owner is wonderful. She recently came to our apartment at The Parc at Princeton Junction for a wine and truffle tasting for Valentine’s Day and it was a fabulous event. So my boyfriend and I decided to stop by her coffee shop and try it out and was I blown away! The coffee was absolutely wonderful! The atmosphere is amazing! If you are ever in the Princeton area I highly recommend this coffee shop!“

4.9 Superb39 Reviews
Jammin' Community Cafe Cafe • $
65 Witherspoon St, Princeton

“The crepes taste good and are reasonably priced for a shop in Princeton.“

3.1 Average8 Reviews
Wood Craft Café & Catering Caterers • $$
650 College Rd E # 1200, Princeton

“Wood Craft catered an event at Princeton during reunions and it was fantastic. I had pulled pork, ribs, chicken, and mac n cheese. Fantastic, tasty, tender. I took their card and hope to get my department at work to order from them.“

5 Superb30 Reviews
Pastiamo Italian • $$
301 N Harrison St, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Spaghetti Ragu
Broccoli Rabe
Tiramisu Cup
Carbonara
Gnocchi
Ravioli

“We recently hosted a Sweet 16 party here, and it couldn’t have been a better experience! From the very beginning, Francesca (the owner and chef) made everything so easy. She personally helped us plan the menu and was so accommodating with all of our requests — it really took the stress out of planning.

The food was absolutely delicious! Every dish was fresh and full of flavor, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing everything was.

The staff was just as wonderful. Everyone was polite, attentive, and genuinely kind. Our party ended up going past the restaurant’s closing time, but the team was so patient and gracious, never making us feel rushed.

We’re so grateful to Francesca and her staff for helping make this celebration so special. I’d highly recommend this restaurant to anyone — whether you’re planning an event or just going out for a great meal. Our family will definitely be back soon!“

4.4 Superb89 Reviews
Rojo's Roastery Coffee Shops • $
33 Palmer Square W, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

Scone

“too expensive, horrible service, arrogant and ignorant staff. unless you have 15 minutes to wait for a simple coffee and muffin while these igorant people commiserate with college students, dont bother patronizing this place. $15 for muffin, coffee and tip makes Starbucks seem inexpensive.“

4.4 Superb80 Reviews
Ficus | Restaurant, Cafe & Gallery American • $$
235 Nassau St A, Princeton

Customers` Favorites

sweet potato fries 红薯薯条
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Salmon Farro Salad
Chicken & Waffles
Wagyu Beef Cheek
Waffle Fries
Mango Jelly
Duck Breast
Sandwiches
Scallop

“As you can see from the photo everything was GREAT. (Couldn’t finish the burger cause we over ate, but definitely took that home.) we order the honey soy wings to start they were impeccably crispy and tasted amazing. Our main dishes were the Korean burger with sweet potato fries & the gochujang pasta. Wasn’t sure what to really expect from them but I’m glad I took the risk because it was probably the best meal I had all week haha. Our friend order some type of beef short rib dish on bed of mashed potatoes I believe that I tried and it was very decadent and if that’s your thing then you won’t be disappointed. To finish we ordered some boba teas to go and that was the perfect cherry on top to our meal. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. It was really refreshing to find a restaurant that was so consistent from the waiting staff to the final product. Thanks for giving us a lovely night. (Side note: It’s BYOB)“

4 Good203 Reviews

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