Crumbl - Princeton

One of the best places you can get ice cream full stop. Last time I went, it was a dark and chilly…read morenight, but that didn't stop the line from wrapping all the way down the block. The bent spoon always commands that kind of line and is always worth the wait. In addition to their rotating flavors, they also have pints for sale, some baked goods, and even some hot chocolate (in the colder months)! The ice cream itself is perfectly rich and creamy, with a great consistency. The flavors are always unique, but not unwelcome. I always make a point of trying to stop in whenever I'm in the area. Just don't be deterred by the line: It's worth it.

10 stars! This place has consistently been one of the best ice cream shops I've ever been to. Even…read moreon a relatively cold spring evening there was a line that stretched halfway down the block. The shop itself is very small with extremely limited seats (if any) so plan to walk around town while you enjoy your ice cream. They have their usual standard flavors, and several seasonal ones that rotate. They allow samples so I'd recommend trying out their rotating flavors even if it sounds like something you normally wouldn't go for. They can make just about anything taste good!

Banana whip ($8) + cocoa nibs ($1.25)

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Banana Whip with Cacao Nibs ($9.25) - my favorite item on the menu

$Shuu Cafe - Black sesame soft serve. I asked if she could put the ice cream into a cup with my cone. This is her interpretation. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯$

Shuu Cafe

4.9(55 reviews)

5.0 mi

The vanilla cream puff was packed with vanilla cream and would definitely recommend. The matcha…read moresoft serve has an authentic matcha taste and is not overly sweet. Overall, pretty good. Would be back to try more items on the menu.

Shuu Cafe is a small Asian style dessert cafe that offers Asian styled drinks, desserts (soft…read moreserve, waffles, cakes, and puffs). When you enter there a few areas to sit around and up at the front you can see the menu on the TV and through the glass you can see the puffs that they have available. I've only ever gotten the puffs and the cakes. They have a few different flavors (matcha, black sesame, Biscoff, oreo, etc.) and I've tried most if not all of them and they're all fairly good, not too sweet. In my opinion they taste a bit better once refrigerated for a few hours. The tres leches and strawberry matcha cakes are good as well, again, not too sweet. I'd like to try the soft serve sometime. A bit on the more expensive side so I only go there when the craving for the Asian style puffs are there. The service overall was good as the people working the front don't mind explaining the flavors of the different types of items they have for sale.

Matcha soft serve

Matcha soft serve with bubble waffle

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Halo Pub

4.4(539 reviews)

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It really worked in our favor that the two biggest ice cream shop competitors to Halo Pub had been…read moreclosed, because when we had a hankering for creamy ice cream, Halo Pub did not disappoint at all! Besides the vibes and ambiance being very relaxing and cool (part ice cream shop, part coffee shop), there were no shortage of flavors and toppings to choose from! I was also super lucky that the staff member who scooped my cone gave me a hearty amount! Certainly do recommend Halo Pub if you're in the area!

My all time favorite is their chocolate heath bar!! Definitely worth a try. Plenty of space to sit…read moreand chat as well.

Bowl of Cookies and Cream

2 scoop cup ($6.95) - Tahiti vanilla bean + raspberry peach. Neither was my fav. Vanilla one is very sweet.

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Junbi

4.3(144 reviews)

This was matcha latte #2 of the day (iced mango matcha with boba). I am going to try to recreate…read morethis in my kitchen since I don't live near this place and it was so good. The coconut milk flavor didn't overpower the matcha flavor like in my last DIY attempt. I took my order to go but I noticed that the café was very quiet and clean and had a lot of seating space for working and gathering.

A little shop specializing in flavored matcha drinks (strawberry is good) and they do have a little…read moreregular bubble tea (but I would pass on that- it's not as good as other shops). They have cute tea glasses but it's ... a blind box. For $35+. Nope, pass on that. Overpriced, yes. But it is Princeton area.

Indoors

Ceremonial matcha cold brew

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Princeton Tea House

4.3(133 reviews)

6.9 mi

Very Pretty Ambience. Excellent collection of Green Tea and Herbal Tea…read more They have a small but very good Food menu. Perfect place for Girls outing

The sandwiches were great! The bread made it so good..A bit too quiet but the towers everyone got…read morelooked amazing. It was a great place to spend my birthday. Once more people showed up and it wasn't silent in the restaurant, it was way better!

Restaurant

Afternoon Tea for 2 - $69.95

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Cappuccino

House of Ihsan

4.6(86 reviews)

Tucked away in downtown Princeton, this charming boutique café is a true gem for anyone who…read moreappreciates quality and care in every detail. The coffee is exceptionally well made smooth, rich, and clearly crafted by people who know what they're doing. Even before ordering, the pastry display is hard to ignore everything looked absolutely delicious and beautifully made. Whether you're stopping in for a quick caffeine fix or planning to linger with a warm drink and a pastry, this spot delivers both great flavor and a cozy downtown atmosphere.

Enjoyed my time at House of Ihsan. Nice little cafe. Espresso was great. I tried an apple turnover…read morewhich was pretty good. Service was polite and quick

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MTea

4.3(51 reviews)

3.3 mi

Love the newly opened patio. This is a fantastic cafe to hang out at with sushi, bubble tea, ice…read morecream and lots of sweet treats. Boba's always fast too!

Ordered a mango tea with boba and cheese foam and somehow it came out to over $11. I went during…read morelunch time so the store was busy and it took 15 minutes for my drink to come out. Their prices felt extremely expensive even given the Princeton area. They do have some really cute desserts and the sushi looked alright/seems to be more reasonably priced. There are better shops in the area for boba that are more affordable.

Outdoor seating in the back

Spicy Tuna Roll Sweet Potato Roll Brown Sugar Bobo Milk Tea

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Delicious vegan sushi!

The Little Chef Pastry Shop

4.2(148 reviews)

Tried the blueberry croissant and chocolate croissant during the later afternoon. The blueberry…read morefilling had a nice tart aftertaste, only complaint was I wish there had been a bit more filling. It was not at all too sweet and tasted very natural and organic. Overall pleasant. I actually preferred the chocolate one, though- the chocolate filling was dark and rich, and there was a good amount of it inside the croissant. The croissant dough had layers, although it seems like they had somewhat collapsed- it might be because I ate them some time after they had been baked, but unsure. It did not feel condensed or too chewy, though. I wasn't the one who ordered them, so can't speak much about the service. I have passed by the storefront before, and it looks small, more of a takeout vibe than a sit down and chat cafe.

I go here atleast once every couple of weeks. Best time to go is mid morning , when the croissants…read morecome out fresh and warm from the oven. They are sooo good, flaky, buttery, salty and perfect sweetness if you get one of the fillings. My favorite is almond and peach filled croissant. Highly recommend!!

Half a chocolate croissant

Barely any chocolate in that super thick and dense dough

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Cross section of chocolate croissant

Mango Mango Dessert

4.1(42 reviews)

3.2 mi

Was in town for the holidays and This place was so good I went two days in a row before heading…read moreback to Virginia! Wish I had one close to where I live in, they would take all my money. The people that work here are also so nice and very insightful! Offered great recommendations and were extremely patient. The location is clean and cute and cozy to sit and drink your drink. The mango smoothie isn't too sweet or artificial it taste like genuine mango and I love that. 10 out of 10, Take allllll my moneyyyy

The deserts were so good!! I ordered the mango sticky rice and it was a good portion and perfect…read moresweetness. Staff was really nice and came up to the table to take our orders. The environment was really live and good place to hang out with friends and family. Definitely recommend.

Inside

Crepe

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Chilled Mango Sago Cream with Pomelo

Milk & Cookies

4.1(78 reviews)

3.2 mi

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What a sweet delight as I walked by and saw the words that make my heart beat faster: Cookies!!…read more Upon entering, you get hit with all your senses. Your nose smells all those freshly baked goods. Your eyes dance with delight as you see brownies, cookies, and drinks (psst, they serve more than just milk). Ohhhh the smells of all that wonderful goodness! You can hear the patron's joy as they bite into their edibles. Finally, the taste as you bite into your cookie or brownie. After our senses finally calmed down, Hubby and I got down to business. After purchasing and sharing several cookies and brownies between us, we both favored their original brownies the most. It was not overly sweet and tasted like Devil's Food cake but in a brownie, instead. Delectable! Each cookie is $2.75 but if you purchase 12 cookies, you save $3 and pay $30. The Big Brownie is $4.50 and worth every penny! The shop is cozy and takes you back in a time to be in one of those wonderful sitcom kitchens where you expect a mom to come out and just treat you with warm baked cookies after a hard day. No need to have a hard day to get these yummies. It is on the main strip on Nassau Street. They have bistro tables for you to stay and enjoy or you can take them to go.

Kudos to whoever crafted those perfect mini chocolate chip cookies. Delicious is an understatement…read more It's been 4 days and I wish I lived closer to get more. Cute place and good service. Go get some for the moment and some for the next day. You can thank me later.