This is Chez Alice's new location. They've got specials running that are worth checking out. It's a combination of cafe and shop, and your hot drink might even be served in one of the novel cup & saucer sets they have for sale. The baked items are all delicious! Taking one star off because the decor is a bit kitschy for Princeton and it's not very cozy. Also, the tables were not all bussed despite the seating area being empty when we sat down. Hopefully, the place will improve over time. The staff are really nice and friendly! read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Pear danish and cheese danish (back) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Highly recommended by a local. Really nice place with a great accommodating staff. Everything is super fresh. It's a laid back place to hang out for sure. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Cappuccino & Apple Tart - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

J'adore ce café ! I'm obsessed with the decor, the quality of the food and pastries, and the total vibes of this café. This location is located in the Palmer Square area of Princeton. We went during a weekday and there was plenty of street parking spots available. We parked in a nearby garage and just walked over. I really wanted tea, but decided on a quiche and small salad. I also got the Dubai chocolate croissant to go. I didn't really taste any pistachio cream in the croissant, but I enjoyed the quiche and salad. Very simple, but full of flavor. I love the decor of the café and all of the cutesy details. we didn't have an issue with finding seating, but I could see it getting very busy. I'm not sure if they offer reservations, but I would make one in case you have a bigger group with you. Service was friendly and quick, and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Cute place! Glad we got there before the crowds and got a table! But it's little cramped for people to walk in/out with people sitting at tables. Their pastries looked absolutely beautiful and hard to make decisions. The coffee came in a unique cup, cute. It's a really nice place to stop by after brunch. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Cute spot to enjoy a sweet treat and tea sitting inside or outside. Generous pot of tea for each person. Good variety of cakes, pastries, croissants. Some vegan and gluten free options. read more

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It's a lovely place visually. Like I felt like at any time I could be part of a romcom and something magical would happen lol but instead i played a game of chess, ate my vegan mango cake (it was okay could've been a little fresher), and a delicious oat chai tea. It's a nice place to sit and work. I'll be back :) bring cash for tips read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Vegan mango cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Excellent High tea when in Princeton. You are transformed back to a bistro cafe in Paris. Food was good and service was attentive. Would def go back! Make reservations! read more

I absolutely love the cakes here. I got the Vanilla Napoleon this time but I usually try out new cakes each time. The matcha latte was terrible though, it was basically water. I think the pastries are more worth it here. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Matcha latte and Vanilla Napoleon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Great place, great food and amazing coffee! The ambience was energetic and the service was excellent.

Such a cute bakery in the heart of downtown Princeton. My first visit was a pleasant one. It was very crowded on a Sunday afternoon but the staff was very nice. They had complimentary cucumber infused water out for people to drink. There was a wide selection of pastries and cakes. We ordered a slice of carrot cake and another chocolate pastry and a strawberry lemonade to dine in. We loved our selection and will be back to try other stuff on the menu. The inside can get crowded really quickly but I also Loved how they had 2 tables outside for an outdoor dining option. read more

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I was skeptical about the merger of the two shops. I stand corrected this is an upgrade. Staff is great and pastries and cakes are awesome. Something is still missing with the place but overall I love it. Croissants recipe could be improved but for Princeton this is great. read more

Very cute spot! Stopped here after small world coffee (can never get enough caffeine) and also got a little cake and it was delicious. The inside is very cozy, bright, light, and lots of two tops to enjoy a little afternoon break solo or with a friend. We sat up front by the window and had a great time sipping on coffee, people watching, and taking a little break from all of the holiday hustle and bustle. Coffee was tasty, piping hot and the chocolate cake was rich, creamy, and delicious. The line moved quickly and the staff was pleasant. I'd return if I pass through Princeton again. read more

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After lunch nearby, we were looking for coffee and this caught our attention because our mother was Alice. We ended up splitting a pastry and something chocolate, both of which were delicious. It's good I don't live close because they had many things in the bakery cases that I would like to try. read more

The service was very quick, and the long daunting line passed fast. I personally had their vanilla napoleon which was amazing. I came to study with friends and it was the perfect ambiance. Especially with the coffee options and tea read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Vanilla napoleon, rose eclair(?), red velvet napoleon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Christmas Day, the only place open. packed! they close at 4 today, but they are doing Yeoman's work in catering to the crowd! Above and beyond the call of duty! I'm still waiting for my to go cappuccino, but I want to give them kudos for their spirit in attending to Christmas Day rush . The pastries look amazing. Beyond amazing if I was only not on a low-carb diet I'm making allowances for cappuccino. It's Christmas. Jesus would've forgiven me. One negative. There are some areas of dusting they might want to attend to. read more

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This remains my husband and my favorite place to grab tasty cute desserts and tea/coffee following a meal in Princeton! Beautiful shop with all the lovely high noon tea decor, however, was surprised by the rave/dance music being played there that evening which didn't quite go with the shop. Besides that point on music, will be back for more sweet goodness! read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Mango vanilla cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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My last review over 2 years ago mentioned wanting to stop in and have a meal here instead of just grab and go. We'll, I finally did! I wanted a casual lunch in between some meetings in town and Chez Alice was close by. You order and pay at the counter and they will bring everything out to your table when it is ready. You'll grab your own utensils, napkins, even water, etc. and will clear your table when you are all done. It's a great mix of casual but in a beautiful space. I got the turkey, avocado and brie sandwich and ooooooofff was it good. It had fig and balsamic mayo and bacon and came on multigrain bread and it came with a small side of tiny pickles. Perfect lunch! Delicious and filling and evertyhing loved that it was toasted just a bit. I also got a hot cup of tea, perfect on such a chilly day. As always, the staff is friendly, quick and helpful. Can't wait for more lunches and coffee stops while visiting Princeton. read more

Went here with a friend to grab a sweet bite to eat and had so much fun! The inside of the cafe is very bright and cute, with fun pop music playing overhead. We went when it was pretty crowded, but the long line moved pretty fast due to the efficiency of the employees here. I liked the chocolate mousse I got. The thin layer of cake at the bottom added a lighter citrus-y note to the three chocolate layers, as well as some textural variation. The white and dark chocolate mousse were thick and creamy, while the milk chocolate mousse (middle layer) was also a bit grainy, which I thought gave an interesting mouthfeel. It was very rich, a bit too filling and sweet for me to opt for it again but if you like sweeter/creamy desserts, definitely go for this one! My friend enjoyed the cassis(?) cake a lot! It was super cute and sweet. Love the decorated chocolate bar on top. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Cassis cake and trilogy mousse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Chez Alice Bakery in Princeton is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by the delightful aroma of freshly baked goods and a warm, inviting atmosphere by Chrysa who's one of the owners. They have a big variety of pastries. We tried the truffon which was flavorful along with a cup of earl grey tea. It's a must visit if you ever around the area. read more

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Delicious, just overpriced. We ordered takeout here and got the key lime meringue ($8), mango cake ($8), and lime tart ($2.50). The aesthetic of this cafe is very cute and the display in the window is beautiful! The macaroons also looked really good. The mango cake was one of the best I've had. It was light, topped with some chocolate, and had an authentic mango flavor. I would highly recommend it if you come here. The key lime meringue was what you'd expect. It was still pretty good, sour, tangy, and sweet. It was topped with pieces of lime, a raspberry, and a piece of dark chocolate. All the desserts are so pretty, especially this one. The lime tart was bite-sized but really delicious. Would recommend if you like the flavor of lime. The crust was perfectly cooked and it went in my mouth smoothly. Overall, if you are looking for an upscale bakery to eat desserts and sit around to chat, this is the place! read more

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Pastry and everything else is delicious. Service very slow - they seem to need more help. Lines are long and for some reason they have the store set up where the lines converge and it causes the ordering area to be very crowded. Was there recently and after 10 minutes of waiting to order I just left. Prices are quite high for the pastry but that seems to be everywhere. read more

Chez Alice in Princeton has been our go-to for birthday desserts for years--but the service is really going downhill... Not planning to return after this. My last experience there, they messed up the birthday message on the cake ("Happy Birthday!" without the name I requested and spelled for them over the phone). I waited nearly an hour for them to try several times to fix it, and finally left with a "fixed" but messy looking cake message. I could go into way too much detail on this, but the bottom line is the worst part was the employee's dead fish expression and clearly "I don't care" attitude, making it feel like I was imposing a special request just asking for a mistake to be corrected for a friend's special day. I realize she is not the one who took the order or mis-wrote the message -- but it would be so easy to say something like hey, no problem, we can easily get that fixed for you, and quickly get a new birthday message written. It can't be that hard. PRO TIP: Skip this overpriced place and go to the bakery inside the McCaffrey's in Princeton Shopping Center. Their fruit tart and strawberry shortcake (ask for whipped cream, not frosting) are fantastic and so are the friendly, helpful people who work there. read more

This is a review for their Lambertville location. Bright, airy room overlooking the tow path is a nice setting for the restaurant. You order at the counter and when it's ready they bring it to your table. Everything we had was delicious from the Croque Monsieur (Ham & Gruyère) sandwich to the fairly large Salad Nicoise. The flourless chocolate cake was very good but instead of the usual flourless cake texture, it was more of a caramel icing filling. This was a surprise more than a disappointment. There isn't a very large assortment of drinks which run from coffee to lemonade to water. That can't be said about desserts, which takes up more space in the place than the restaurant. A nice change of pace while in the area. read more

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I went here with a friend while walking around Princeton due to how cute the establishment was decorated on the inside upon viewing from outside through the windows. They did it right when it comes to the decor. However, my iced almond milk latte with hazelnut flavoring was absolutely unappetizing. I can tell you without a doubt it was mostly water. It was very very thin. I did get it with light ice, though they gave me a little too light of ice, but the drink itself wasn't even good. I didn't finish it which is very unlike me because I will always finish a good beverage. Service was nice, not overly friendly, but decently kind. They let us take my friend's tea pot and cup outside to sit on the little outdoor bistro table. The inside of the restaurant is notably hot. I am always cold and love when a restaurant is cozy and warm, but this was way too hot. If I had to guess it could easily have been close to 90 degrees inside the restaurant. They have a single bathroom in the back but no hook anywhere for you hang your coat or handbag, so I had to have my friend hold it. If alone I'm not sure what I'd have done. Overall, even though this place was quite busy, I will not be returning. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Iced almond milk latte with hazelnut flavor - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

5 stars for the dessert, 2 stars for service. The interior is lovely with marbled little bistro tables, free citrus flavored water and an area where you can dress your tea and coffee. We came on the very busy Princeton reunion weekend. I had the raspberry chocolate mousse dessert, my cousin the mango, white chocolate mousse cake. Both were excellent and devoured. BUT the owner came by, took our just eaten takeaway containers and seemed to hint we should leave. We were seated for under 5 minutes. Huge ding there. As busy as businesses are, hospitality to clients with the hope they return needs to be done. Would it prevent me from coming back? Maybe not but I didn't appreciate the gesture. PS- my cousin says the Lambertsville location is also just as good. read more

Ambience and decor is amazing. Pots of tea are great with beautiful crockery. Pastries are great. My only disappointment - do not go in 30 minutes prior to closing if you want an espresso based coffee or your pastry warmed up. Coffee machine and oven shut down for closing. Disappointing. read more

Lovely French bakery right by the university! I enjoyed my hot chocolate and decadent croissant in this elegant and adorable French shoppe. Authentic French feels. And clearly French owned. Well done! read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Inside the cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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This tiny cute coffee/pastry shop is right next to Princeton campus on Nassau street. Has nice collection of pasteries and cakes. Also has cute hi-tea options. Great for a weekend brunch or morning coffee. Staff is really friendly and ample space inside and outdoors. Love to go here in summer time. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

The lattes - Ahhh-mazing! The pastries - to-die-for! I enjoyed a croissant with ham and cheese and it was very fresh and flavorful. They had so many selections of deserts personal and family sizes. So of course, I left with a to-go bag full of treats! The service was ok, could've been a bit more warm and welcoming but I guess the the sudden rush of customers didn't help either. Overall, it's a nice spot to land in if you are in the Palmer Square area and want to chill out. The inside can get a bit crowded so if you're claustrophobic, you may want to get in and out. I would certainly go back and try some other menu items. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Delish! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

New business in town, beautiful setting, gorgeous indoor views by the windows with good sunlight (on a good sunny day). They have tea time which you can book, they have sweet desserts as well as "unsweet" like bread. The french baguette is their best seller, with a wheat option for those that want extra fiber. Try their sour bread. Don't always have to get the obvious to enjoy this french inspired place. Room is bright, friendly service overall. Enough space to stand around, with room in the back to sit. It is popular so do bring your mask, your friends and then some and come support this new business! read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Yummy pastries and food. Nice go to spot in the area for a quick bite. The ambiance is cozy, the service is fast but I imagine on a busy day there could be a wait. read more

Lovely setting, friendly people, great salads, delicious dessert. A little pricey, but it's Princeton. The only thing I don't care for is that the chairs are uncomfortable, which can be a problem for older people or those with hip or lower back issues. read more

You have to go all the way to New York City before you find another place like this. French-inspired decor and menu featuring plenty of brie, as well as top-notch pastries (croissants, rugelach, etc.) Also delicious, colorful cakes and tartes to accompany your coffee. The place can get VERY crowded due to its deserved popularity, and there aren't enough tables for everyone. I've seen it absolutely shoulder-to-shoulder in there, but it can't be avoided. At least it lacks wi-fi, so you don't get students parked in there for hours at a time. Stop in for a very French lunch! read more

I went for a short trip to the town and landed Chez Alice. The staff were extremely welcoming and kind to my family and I. The food was spectacular and the inside of the cafe is very pleasing. My second time going was even better than the last! I'm happy to come back again. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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We loved it! We were there yesterday evening (the 19th of June 2025) and we were received by the most pleasant and professional woman called Chrissy at around 8.00pm. This particular woman was very friendly, welcoming and warm. Exactly, what my wife and I enjoy when we go somewhere. I am French and very particular about food in general. The pastries look as good and authentic as they are. Delicious! The teas have a great flavor and elegantly served. The place is very cute and the ambiance very calm. We are definitely coming back to this little gem to try something else. Thank you Chrissy! read more

Popped in here on Sunday with a few friends to have a quick coffee after walking around Princeton. What a little gem of a place this is. Cappuccinos were delicious as was the chocolate croissant. Friends got the flourless chocolate cake, and a key lime dessert. Atmosphere is very eclectic and fun not a big place but definitely a nice place to sit and chat and have a coffee. read more

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Cute cafe on Palmer square. The pastries and cakes definitely the stars. Breakfast items of Niçoise salad and croque Monsieur were very standard and plain. Cozy atmosphere and lovely staff. read more

Chez Alice Cafe & Bakery - Quick morning breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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This bakery is such a cute spot in downtown Princeton! I stopped by this place with my parents to get some desserts for my dad's birthday. The staff was very friendly and patient in explaining what each item they had were. I really appreciate one staff member speaking Chinese to my dad so that he could be a part of the decision process when choosing out his desserts. Ambiance: - well lit! - plenty of seating indoors and outdoors Service: - friendly staff Food: - lemon Blueberry cake- light and tangy flavor! I enjoyed the different textures of this cake: creamy ness from the mousse layer and fluffiness from the cake layer. The macaron on top had a good sharp orange flavor - mango mousse cake- light and distinct mango flavor. Cake and mousse parts complimented each other. The cake is both beautiful to look at and delicious in flavor! This place also has afternoon tea! I saw that some people had a small tower of mini desserts and they looked so delicious. I'd love to come back next time to try my own set. read more

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TLDR: Bright bakery with beautiful cakes and friendly staff. I've come here a number of times to grab small pastries and cakes for guests or myself. The staff are always helpful and a delight to talk to. The location itself is brightly decorated and a nice spot to enjoy a treat. read more

Always busy. Adorable inside and not too loud- so it's a good spot to catch up with a friend. Cappuccinos are good. My food is always ok, but not 5 stars. Staff does a nice job considering how crowded it always seems to be. read more