Stopped by this shop and husband went a bit crazy and loaded up on Princeton gear for both kids…read moreeven though none of us adults went to Princeton. Haha.. maybe he's secretly hoping his kids will end up there one day. He said it was because Princeton mascot is a tiger and one of our kids was born in the year of the tiger. Ended up getting 2 tiger sweatshirts, Princeton magnet, socks, backpack, Pom Pom's, and more. Think we spent over $180! They have a bathrooms available to use. Staff were friendly and responsive. Gave our kids some stickers too. Fun times shopping in this store!

Got all your Princeton swag. In preparation for our sons fall admission, super proud and super…read moreproud to sport the merch!

Pretty cool shop selling unique and handmade items from countries such as India, Tibet, &…read moreGuatemala. In this store you will find, jewelry, knitted items, incense, essential oils, candles, trinkets, decor, wood carvings, dream catchers, etc. The owner has been traveling the world for over 20 plus years and brings back many of these items to sell. She has established many coops in these countries and donates part of the profits. I was told this by the kind gentleman volunteer who was manning the store for her. There are many interesting items you can buy for yourself or give as inexpensive gifts. The prices here aren't too bad. There is a minimum of $10 for c.c. purchase. This store is hard to find as is tucked away in an alley on spring street. Even if not purchasing anything it's also a cool store to just to poke around.

I seriously love this place. I started going here in high school, and still go back every time i'm…read morein town. Very small shop, but packed with all kinds of amazing handcrafted jewelry, hippie-esque clothing and handbags, incense and spiritual items (i don't know how else to describe it!). In school, we were always annoyed at there "only 2 people under 18 allowed in at once" rule, but now as an adult, I see why. i honestly think this place helped me shape my whole "look" (if you can call it that) -- after buying numerous poison rings, boxes of Nag Champa, and hand woven purses there, i credit them for making me the pseudo-hippie i am today :) and while you're there, go 2 doors down to Chucks for some killer wings :) can't miss!

One of our favorite Chocolate shops to be in and boy what variety of assortments they have…read more The different colorful chocolates at display is itself a treat to our eyes. The shop always a free sampler if you would like to taste-test what a Lindt does to your tastebuds. We are regulars here for some years now and can swear by the quality of the chocolates. The staff are nice and finding a parking in the busy Princeton streets might be a challenge at times.

So much chocolate. The employee that helped us was very nice and even told us to get a different…read morepackage because we would have saved money instead of the package I got. There was a special. I thought that was nice. She did offer samples of the chocolate. Would go back again

If you're looking for an establishment that screams good energy, comfort, light, and an owner that…read moreis one of the most beautiful souls I've ever met, look no further! Whether you're looking for crystals, sound bath sessions, reiki, or don't know what you're looking for, but want to browse, the CRYSTAL VESSEL is the place. Tonight was my 3rd sound bath session and every one I go to, gets better and better. Danielle brings an element of that 1:1 feeling, even when you're in a group setting. Her space is beautiful, tranquil, and has the highest quality of products. I could go on and on for another 2 more paragraphs. Do yourself a favor and JUST GO. You're welcome.

wonderful experience with attending over 8 sound baths. I Just love them in clearing any energy…read moreblockage i might have had

The food will make the conversation stop. I mean that literally…read more Southern High Tea, that's what we ordered but I will be back to try the other options. Everything arrived looking intentional and everything delivered on it. The fried chicken salad on a buttermilk biscuit is a serious piece of food. I had mine. My one cousin had hers. And then she had someone else's, shh. I watched the whole thing unfold and I am not here to judge. The herb scone is the kind of thing you think about the next morning. The tea selection is almost overwhelming in the best way. The Thai Ginger and Lemon Moroccan Mint are the standouts, but you genuinely cannot go wrong. The space is warm and considered. Not fussy, not casual. My 91-year-old grandmother walked in and noticed the shine of the floors immediately. She was worried about whoevers job it was to keep them that pristine. She bought a puzzle from the shop before we left. It was beautiful. They had options so nice I almost bought one too even though I hate puzzles! That should tell you something about the energy of this place. Doria Roberts and Calavino Donati built this first in Atlanta, where Travel + Leisure ranked it third in the country for high tea. They relocated to New Jersey during the pandemic to be closer to family. Black-owned, woman-owned, built twice and still going. The people here complaining about the reservation process? It's not that deep. It's a curated experience to the process is specific. If you want ordinary, this isn't for you. I for one like to have my mind and taste buds blown but to each their own. The people complaining about the owners? You must be delusional. These women were so engaging I was there an hour after my tea ended learning and listening and enjoying their company. I want to be adopted by them and have already mentally planned 3 additional visits. Seriously, Go! 210 Nassau Street, Princeton. Make a reservation. IT'S NOT THAT HARD!

I had such a lovely experience at Tipple and Rose and was honestly surprised to see so many…read morenegative reviews. It feels like the owners have a very clear vision for what they want this tea room to be... something intentional, calm, and a little different. If you come in expecting something else, I can see how it might not match your expectations. But if you embrace it for what it is, it's truly a special place. I loved going in and smelling all the teas to pick exactly the right one... it's such a unique and thoughtful touch. The atmosphere is charming and relaxing, and the food was excellent. The scones were honestly the best I've ever had. Thank you for such a beautiful and unique experience. I'll definitely be back.

Went with the wife after having a pre-art falafel at Mamoun's. While there I read some yelp…read morereviews where a small percentage of the reviewers were complaining about the quality of the art and giving negative reviews. Regardless, we decided to forge ahead with our visit! Primed with filling and inexpensive falafel, our first surprise was the really cool mosaic at the entrance. Our second surprise was the free admission. Free! We were off to a good start! We got the map from the delightful person behind the counter who refused to take our money, and headed up the stairs to the second floor where the majority of the art awaited us. Entrance to the stairs was included with the Free admission. Nice! The art on display runs across myriad regions and periods. The map will help you find your favorites, as the organization didn't seem to follow any particular theme. It might have a theme, but I didn't worry about it much. I had a map and it was free. Give yourself at least a couple of hours to view the second floor. There are a lot of small rooms, and many of the works have detailed information that helps explain their origins and history. If you want to look and not read, don't sweat it. It's not like it wasn't free to visit. Last of all, in case you missed it, it's Free. Every other museum in the region charges $20 just to walk in the door. This place is Free. Zero $. Gratis. How the heck can you get upset when it costs nothing! I'm glad I didn't get upset because my favorite Monet wasn't the one on display (They had a water lilies painting, and it looked great!) Go. Enjoy the place. Afterwards, take the money you saved with the free admission, and go get an inexpensive falafel at Mamoun's!

What a gem hiding on the campus! Can we talk about the artwork in the entranceway. That alone is a…read moreshowstopper. It's like two stories high and just beyond fabulous. If you go into the art museum and go upstairs, you can actually view it from the second floor as well, which is pretty cool and get a closer view of what's up higher. No, we showed up after closing. So we didn't actually get to see the whole collection, but they do have a number of pieces that are out and under a protective glass plane. We saw pieces from Andy Warhol, Singer Sergeant, Rothko, Lichtenstein just to name a few. I cannot even imagine what's in the main collection. If you are visiting Princeton or in the area, you owe yourself a visit to this museum.

Really cute coffee shop with lots of the lore around the War of the Worlds theme - alien…read moredecorations all around, alien-themed merchandise for sale, and even books and such. Decorations are nice, and it's pretty spacious - there was a pretty big group of us. I'm actually not sure if I drank any coffee, as I think I had my own, but everyone I was with was enjoying some. For that reason, I might not actually have much of an opinion about the coffee or food itself, or about the service, but I definitely enjoyed the ambiance quite a bit. I would definitely consider coming back to check it out again.

I'm not a local stopped by because my friends and I needed coffee. It's spacious and free wifi…read more Service is quick and kind. I was amused with the alien decorations. Coffee was delicious. I think my latte had coffee ice cubes? I could be wrong but drink was strong and well made. I tasted the cold foams and they were good. Overall good coffee and experience.

I absolutely love this store. I have a close friend who is also named Hannah and decided to wonder…read morein while shopping for her birthday present. I found beautiful jewelry, a scarf and a bracelet for her and ended up buying myself a bunch of beautiful and fun jewelry. Everything I have ever purchased from Hannah! has stood the test of time and is quality made. The place is incredibly affordable as well. It has a large and diverse selection of jewelry and accessories, etc. The staff is SO helpful as well. Every Time I go shopping for a gift there, they help me put together multiple pieces that work together but are never too "'matchy matchy". The staff is not pushy and doesn't hover over you if you are just browsing or simply don't want any help.

From the owner: Accessories, jewelry, scarves and handbags from the United States and all over the world.read more

Such a wonderfully pleasant store!…read more So many delightful, creative things! So many kinds of wrapping paper and beautiful journals and the most marvelous paper /stationary!! I really enjoyed everything I saw. There were beautiful stamps in the back against the wall. I love everything here !! I started to make a list of everyone I need to buy something for !!

It's a relatively small shop in downtown Princeton. I went shopping specifically for pens. I…read morethought I would be able to buy some pens I found in their online storefront. I was partially successful. In one case I was able to get the pen I wanted, but not the color I wanted (Black). The other pen just wasn't available in-store. i would have been happier if they had fewer novelty type pens and more colors available instead. Overall they managed to get a good variety of things into a small shop, but the selection is broad rather than deep. Staff were pleasant.

This store is so cute! I want to buy everything, haha. This…read morestore contains collections for ceramic Dishware, some books, some stationery items, and some other little miscellaneous items. Everything is kept nice and clean in there. The items also seem to rotate (as to what is on display). I was told they have a website as well. Im so glad they have an online store option too! I will definitely be ordering some things from them in the future. :)

A perfect store for any Japanophile that finds themself in Princeton, NJ instead of Tokyo or Osaka…read more They sell everything from chopsticks, matcha whisks, and furoshiki gift wrapping cloths to puzzles, ceramics and phone/book stands. A perfect example of lots of things that I want and almost nothing that I NEED. But that makes it such a fun shop and kind of perfect for gifts!  The store is so well laid out that even with so many small and little things out on display, it is still somehow not overwhelming or messy. I've stopped in a few times and either myself or the person I am with needs to get one or two things. On my last visit, I finally caved and got myself an actual matcha whisk and stand, so no more coffee frothing (or subpar matcha making) for me. I've also gotten a really beautiful and sleek pair of chopsticks before, and have my eye on a few other things that I will save for future visits.  The woman that is usually there behind the register is kind and polite without making you feel like you need to get something. In fact, she really is the opposite of some shops that are on top of you as you browse and walk around.  It is on the expensive side. The whisk and stand came out to $30+, but where else do you find such a unique and curated store? Worth it every once and awhile, I'd say.  Happy shopping!