19 Best Coffee Shops in Princeton

“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.“

“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!“

“Sakrid has the best coffee, the best baristas and a genuine care for the community ❤️“

“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.“

“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!“

“Good food“

“Pretty cool place, my first time being there, I had no idea it existed. You order on your phone and a robot brings you the food, great for people with social anxiety and great for working there. Food is great appetizer type, halal chicken sandwich is now available for those who eat halal, solid 9/10, shrimp on a stick was average 5/10. Tea is phenomenal and good price too“

“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!“

“I’ve been here a few times and it has never disappointed. Not only are the pastries delicious, the atmosphere is incredible and that is all due to the staff! Very good service and everytime i’ve been the place has been nice and tidy. Clean and pretty environment and comfy. I definitely recommend coming here!!!“

“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“

“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’“

“Dietary restrictions: Vegan and g.f. options!

Parking: Multi-level lot is right next to library

Kid-friendliness: OK to make some noise even though part of the library; also easy to take food to tables outside where kids can play“

“A very nice and cozy café with a limited but enough menu & a wired working hours! Food is not allowed in the library so you could sit, relax, and dine here (please 1) note that this café is not open to public, 2)check the working hours before you go there to buy food!!)???“

“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.“

“These cookies are delicious. I had the chocolate chip and tasted a variety of others from friends and it was spectacular. They werent those other type of cookies that you get like at chip city or those other chains.. these were honest to god crispy yummy cookies that are also huge in size.“

“Love the fact that Halo is open till 11.30 pm in the night, one place to take your kids for ice cream late in the evening.
Over the years, Halo has become a hangout place for us late in the evening. Of course! they have maintained the quality of their ice cream. Its location adds the charm of spending after dinner quality time with family and friends.“

“Alright, listen. This is the second time I have eaten here and the food was, exactly as before, phenomenal!!! Thus far I have had the kimchi ramen and the spicy pork chashu ramen and each time these bowls of exceptional broth and noodles and toppings have brought me closer to the divine. I love this place. I love the food. This food isn't gimmicky, it is honest and wonderful and comforting. I may not know much about ramen or authenticity or what have you- but I know good noodles and broth when I taste it. And this? Exceptional. Eat here.

Vegetarian options: Veggie miso ramen“