My first time-- I've been waiting for this one after always coming at inopportune times when…read morethere's too long of a line. Honestly, after having this now, I would have waited in all of those lines. Texture-- great. Firm, but still soft enough to scoop and eat without chew. Vanilla flavor was amazing and chocolate too. I usually establish a baseline on those flavors first-- and Bent Spoon knocked it out of the park. Staff here are pretty helpful despite the limited space here in the store. They were quick to serve samples, and get me helped. Not a lot of space in the store itself to linger, although there are some green spaces and benches across the street. If you'd like to eat it indoors you'll probably find yourself fighting others trying to do the same. Otherwise, plan on crowds during any evening, and all weekend. If you find a line, send one representative to wait, go walk around the area or the Princeton campus, and then come back. It's well worth the wait.

Black sesame lover - this is for you. I had low expectation, but the bent spoon delivered! It's…read morevery sesame-y, but it does not taste burnt. I did try a few samples, but most of them aren't exactly for me. I also wanted a flavor that would complement well with the black sesame. That flavor ended up being earl grey. It was perfect. They balance each other well. My coworker recommended this place. He did warn me that the line is long, but it moves fast! He was right. I do have to say I LOVE their paper cone shape for the ice cream. It's smart. It holds the ice cream. It prevents us from accidentally pushing the top scoop off the cone.

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.

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.

From the outside this does not look like a icecream shop so it's easy to be missed. This is your…read moretypical go to spot for classic icecream flavors. I would recommend.

Unfortunately my son got food poisoning from a milk shake. He was the only person in the family…read morethat ordered a shake instead of ice cream so I'm assuming the milk used in the shake had gone bad. Service at this location is mediocre and does appear very clean.

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.

I would say it's about a 4.3 It feels like it's in the middle of nowhere and the strip looks a…read morelittle old but when you walk in, you're greeted by a cute little robot that handles food. The host was really nice to me and let me set wherever I wanted since I went during the middle of the day on a working day. The interior has a very instagramable vibe. The food met my expectations as I got the layered mango crepe and the chicken Santa Fe rolls. The mango crepes were light and exactly what I expected. The chicken rolls were packed in flavor but the chicken was almost no where to be found. I would recommend this place.

Had afternoon tea here with a couple of friends, it was a wonderful experience. One friend has…read moreseveral food allergies that they were able to accommodate separately (that's why the sandwiches with fish ingredients are on a another plate). Normally we're supposed to order using the QR code on the table and we would select from a pre-set list, but because we had such a complicated order, we needed to order in person and the waitress was super patient with us. We were also able to order teas we normally wouldn't have been able to using the QR code (not all the teas in the menu are available for selection for afternoon tea for some reason). Sandwiches were all delicious, scone was very nice as well. I wasn't a huge fan of their crepe cakes or macarons - very sweet without being able to tell what the flavors were. Mango smoothie and mini chocolate croissant were good though. Decor inside was simple but looks elegant, nice ambiance and appropriate for tea time!

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.

I've been following this caffeine on Instagram for a while now. I'm so glad I finally had the…read moreopportunity to go in person and try out their specialty coffees! It was honestly a chilly day on the day we went so these hot lattes really hit the spot. The staff was so nice and accommodating to all of our questions and they have beautiful stickers and other merchandise from local artist that you can purchase at the front. Unfortunately, I didn't get to try any of their pastries, which I see them posting on Instagram all the time. But I will definitely be back to try more drink drinks and all the different pastries that they have to offer! If you're looking for a quiet cozy café, this is 100% a place you need to stop by!!

We walked into this shop and ordered a pastry. The gentlemen behind the counter put in a box - we…read moreasked for it to stay- there was a table outside and a couple of seats inside- he had no plates. We asked for a fork. He said "no plastic" - we ate it with our hands - we were not near our home - I understand no plastic but why he didn't have alternative cutlery was beyond comprehension. He was also quite rude in the way he spoke. We were excited to see an of out of the way bakery but with this person's attitude, we will be going to the other cafes in Princeton.

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 love this place! Drinks are so good and friendly people working here! I like the grapefruit drink.read more

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

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.

Friendly staff. Cute decor. Delicious…read more This place has a unique twist to it. If you are planning on coming in, you are here for a TREAT! I really enjoyed the marshmallow brownie and the earl grey tea. If you are in the mood for a late snack, this is definitely the place to go to. This place is OPEN until 11 pm!!! I hope you find this review helpful and if you do, like and follow. Thank you.

small world has been the nexus princeton - my "cortado" every day was my ritual 1993-2021…read morenow i live in los angeles but buy swc roasted coffee by mail. this month i visited nj revisit my faves and try what's new. the lines move fast but swc nassau has a pick-up table all day so online customers skip the line. the "pile driver" has been my "breakfast of champions" . now there are 5 drivers & you can choose from 4 "dipping sauces". i fell in love with green sauce which was herby and tangy! my fave is still "the pile driver" because "niman ranch bacon" is still the heart of this sandwich which comes in a "brioche bun" cooked and assembled by the "worldlings" who make the big difference from and other coffee haus in princeton. many of jessica's most talented artisans, like her local sourced everything, are still here, like the customers, because small world has been the best ever since 1993! from los angeles, "i can dream of cortados and pile drivers and the worldlings who take care for us!

I saw the last review and went here for matcha latte #1 of the day. I don't have much to say about…read morethe café ambiance since I took my order to go but the latte was very good.