As a senior graduating this year, I have nothing but gratitude for both the First Campus Center late meal hall and also the tireless workers that staff it. A hub for student activity and late night stragglers, the Princeton student experience would not be the same without Frist. Late meal credits here for the first two years were incredibly clutch lol. Highly recommend the Sushi, Chipotle Bowls, or even something from the Asian station. The fried chicken sandwich, Mozzarella sticks, and french fries are also to die for. Seating can be limited during rush hours (especially during the school year around 7:30-9pm), and the bathrooms are located in the basement so that can be a pain. Other than that though, I'll be sorely missing Frist late meal gallery in the months to come after I leave the orange bubble. Long live late meal. read more

Quite possibly in the upper echelons of dining in the greater Princeton area. When accessibility is considered for students, as well as affordability for those on the dining plan, the options at Frist are quite honestly hard to beat. Although at first seeming like that of a typical food court, the food at Frist manages to always surpass your expectations. The Pizza slices are outrageous, clocking in at over a pound for a less than four dollar slice. The fries and burger from the grill are greasy and indulgent enough to satisfy the naughtiest of my cravings, and the carne asada from the burrito station quite literally knocked my socks off the first few bites. What must not be missed are the David's cookies, on display in a bright case for all to see. At the beginning of a busy night, hundreds of these cookies are piled in only to be soon devoured by hungry underclassmen. These cookies have single handedly defined my Princeton experience. By far the best commercially available chocolate chunk cookie I've even, some of my best nights and worst nights on campus have been accompanied by anywhere from 3-8 of these morsels of heaven. A bite of these cookies causes minor cookiegasm in the consumer, and is sure to remind any faint cookie connoisseur what true love is. As a rising upperclassmen who will lose the infamous "Late Meal" benefit of the dining plan, I will by far miss these cookies the most. Lastly, the workers are great. They're there to serve you food and make sure you keep a smile on my face. A few days ago, I decided to risk it for the biscuit and go for the Kathi Roll from the grill (forking DELICIOUS). The grill attendant picked one up from the tray and tossed it on the flame, only soon to diagnose it as too stale to serve. With the gusto of Curry shooting from three, he picked that jawn up with his tongs and yeeted it straight across the room without a second thought, leaving me baffled and amazed. Last night, the grill attendant deviously tried to bribe me for my 16 inch cheesesteak, what a sly guy!! Just today, the cashier went through her typical rounds of asking me how many cookies I was carrying out in the plain, brown, nondescript Frist cookie bag. Too embarrassed to share the real number I was harboring, I went with a casual five. With a grin on her face, she remarked "I don't care how many you got in there Sugar, do well on your exams." This attitude is precisely what makes Frist the haven it is. Quick, delicious, accessible, and affordable food for students who sometimes just need to indulge in something that they'll feel sitting in their stomach for hours to come. For better or for worse, much of my first two years at Princeton will be remembered by late nights at Frist winding down on the rickety wooden chairs with some good nomz to keep me going. read more

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This is one of the campus centers in Princeton University, but it is open to all. The food here is pretty good, and there is a wide selection. Since it is meant for students and faculty, the prices are quite good. A pick your own topping salad is $7.12 (with 5 toppings and 2 premium toppings). It usually weighs around 1.3lbs if you get one of the people that hook it up. The pizza looks great here, although I stay away (diet). There are a whole bunch of other choices (burgers, Mexican, stir fry, etc), which makes it a place good for anyone. If you're in Princeton on a budget, stop on by! But, there isn't legal parking near it. So park on Nassau and walk through campus. read more

Really happy with Frist's options, especially for vegans. Most weeks the Food for Thought spot has some high-quality non-meat options that you won't find at other restaurants, like their Gardein 'beef' fajitas, 'fish' pitas, and so forth (had to check that the 'beef' fajitas weren't actually the real thing, they were so good!). The Korean 'Beef' Bulgogi elsewhere around Frist is also terrific when it's available. Otherwise, you can always find good veggie sushi, fruit, or their black bean burger at almost any time of day. Overall, big thanks to the friendly staff and the good deals on meals at Frist. read more

The home of Princeton late meal, I have to rate this establishment as highly as I can. This is a social hub of Princeton as well as a source of endless nourishment read more

The quality and superiorty tastes like #1. Honestly the meatball taste like someone killed me and i woke up in heaven and i ate a meatball. The flavor just poured all over my mouth. Its was a mouthgasm. read more