21 Best Coffee Shops in Princeton

“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.“

“I've driven past this place plenty of times but only recently did I discover it. After seeing the reviews and all the critical acclaim, I decided to go ahead and see what the hype was about, and I was not disappointed. This is honestly a fantastic, lowkey, hidden gem of a coffee shop in the Princeton area. It was quiet, not busy at all, and the barista was super sweet and hospitable! There's plenty of good options of coffee to choose from, as well as tea, acai, and other snacks. I got the Hot Spicy Maya Mocha, and it was great. A super nice blend of coffee, chocolate, and creaminess. Every sip was blissful and delicious! Most coffee is just okay, but this coffee truly made my soul feel warm and cozy. I'm definitely coming back more times in the future! People who live in the neighborhood/community that this coffee shop is located in are really lucky to be walking distance from what is probably the best coffee I've had in Princeton! If you ever frequent Princeton Junction, or regularly commute to the train station, I highly recommend you stop by!“

“Illy has the BEST coffee in Princeton, hands down. They have high quality drinks and high quality service! Everyone who works there is very friendly and always there to enjoy a conversation with. I love trying their monthly specials too! This cafe is always a stop of mine while I’m in Princeton.“

“Good food“

“By far THEE BEST oat milk mocha on ZEE planet ❤️🔥“

“Beautiful atmosphere
Great and speedy service
Amazing selection of delicious teas, lattes, drinks, apps, sandwiches and desserts! I really enjoyed my experience! Ordered mint green tea, matcha latte, katsu sandwich and pudding…top notch!“

“Excellent little breakfast place. The pastries and savory dishes were delicious. Particularly the olive oil pistachio tea cake and the avocado toast terrine. Kit helped us with our order and did an excellent job with all of our questions and indecisiveness“

“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!“

“The coffee is excellent and the staff is professional, caring and have an enjoyable sense of humor. I will be back.“

“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!“

“Love this place. Love the staff! Delicious food and smoothies!“

“Charming little cafe with excellent food and service 😊“

“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’“

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

“It's a coffee shop inside Whole Foods. Never seems too busy not that they moved it to a corner in the bakery section. Lots of options. You either have to leave with your drink or carry it around with your while you shop.

Vegetarian options: It's all veg and your can get dairy free stuff too“

“Ice cream was good and the people working were super friendly. I am mainly writing this to sincerely thank the young man working Feb 4 who chased me down after I left my wallet. I had an early flight the next day and would have been stuck!!“

“Beautiful place to visit and walk around. The grounds are open to the public, although you should be respectful of the fact this is a residential college (grad dorms). Dining hall is probably the most beautiful on campus with its fantastic stained glass. A smaller stained glass window in memory of geaduate students who died in WW1 can also be found just outside the dining hall. As a place to live it can be sociable and attractive, but the rooms are somewhat spartan and lack air conditioning. It gets very hot and humid during the summer. Other options are more comfortable, but living here has a very special charm.“

“My residential college always caters these delicious cookies, but I never knew which place did until now. I went there this past weekend and ordered a small ice cream sandwich. While they only have chocolate and vanilla ice cream options, the ice cream went very well with the double chocolate cookies for a reasonable price of $3.50. Would love to come back to try their full size cookies!“

“The place is actually rarely that busy and not to come off as like really picky, but sometimes it feels like it takes a while for the drinks to be made considering the lack of customers, but it really makes up for it in the flavour. The drinks are super good. I mean personally I get the mangonada. It's not spicy at all. I mean it's stacking. It's not going to be spicy but it's still really good. I am hoping to try the other drinks though. There's an Asian dude that works there. He's super chill. Usually works to register. He's always super nice and was very helpful in letting us choose when it was our first time going there

Kid-friendliness: I mean it's a bunch of sweets. The kids are bound to like it“

“Located conveniently in the mall, this Starbucks offers dual access both from the mall interior and directly from the street, making it easily accessible for all patrons. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant visit. As always, the coffee met the high standards expected from Starbucks, delivering a consistently great taste. Whether you're looking for a quick coffee on the go or a cozy spot to relax, this location is an excellent choice“

“Without a doubt, this STARBUCKS location on 100 Nassau St. across from Princeton University, NJ always exceeds my expectations. Whether it's the welcoming smile of their staff, checking in when I wait a moment longer for my mobile order (even when I'm early), or preparing my latte so perfectly every time, this team is, overall, the best. This location is ideal for sharing great coffee and more with family and friends. Always clean 😄I highly recommend it.“