Inside was very pretty full but not packed- free seats available but you'll have to look around a bit. The atmosphere is very warm and upbeat- great coffeeshop vibes for chatting with friends or doing some light studying on your own. My jasmine tea fog was very pleasantly hot and warmed me up nicely. My drink had a tea-forward flavor, which I appreciated. A lot of places do tea fogs with a very heavy syrup/milk component, which has the drawback of covering up the tea. This was not the case here! Very good balance, especially given how jasmine tea has a typically lighter flavor that can be easy to overpower. read more

Small World Coffee - 16 oz jasmine tea fog - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Maybe the best experience from a customer experience perspective at any coffee shop I've been to. Coffee is want the best I've ever had but it was near the top. Overall very good experience! read more

If you're looking for a local vibrant and lively coffee shop with delicious tasting coffee, this is your spot. The atmosphere is very welcoming and it smells DELICIOUS in here. The coffee itself is not too sweet for a vanilla latte which is enjoyable, and it actually tastes like coffee( doesn't taste like just milk). We definitely recommend! read more

Small World Coffee - Madison moum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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A great little coffee spot in Princeton! I stopped here during the workday and it was still busy! I got the iced matcha latte and was pleasantly surprised. The matcha is made with oat milk and their homemade vanilla syrup which is my usual go to order. The matcha is a bit grassier but the vanilla syrup balances it out well. Would definitely come again! read more

Small World Coffee - Iced matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Solid coffee in Princeton! Great location on Nasau Street. Packed on a Saturday morning with line outside of the store. We waited about 20 minutes. Inside there are plenty of tables. Good college town vibe! Iced mocha is strong but very good. Pumpkin foam cold brew is a little sweet and great for the fall read more

Small World Coffee - Iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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It was good, but I've only been there once. It was very busy when I went, so I would recommend checking before choosing to study there or something! The environment was great, there were live performances and the drinks were really good! read more

Ordered: Blueberry Cream Cold Brew (~$7): cold brew made in their kitchen with heavy cream, blueberries, vanilla extract, and cinnamon Aya's take: I'm not usually a drink-caffeine-at-4pm type of person, but this drink caught my eye and I could not resist! The blueberry cream was delicious, creamy, and full of subtle flavors. It tasted great on its own and even better mixed with the cold brew. A little pricy but great try! read more

Small World Coffee - Blueberry Cream Cold Brew (~$7) (before mixing) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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Five stars for Small World Coffee. The baristas are incredibly friendly, and service is fast. The pumpkin cream cold brew is SO GOOD. The cream to cold brew ratio is amazing and I can't even begin to express how delicious this is. Give it a try next time you go in. One of my friends got a matcha which was also delicious, and not overly milky. If you're a student this is a great spot to study and there are lots of tables to choose from! read more

Small World Coffee - Pumpkin cream cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Want to have the best coffee in the world and be a Princeton local? Take yourself to Small World Coffee and order a a cup of their famous coffee (ask for a single joe or double joe instead of small/large coffee if you want to impress the baristas)! There are two locations in Princeton, one on Witherspoon and the other on Nassau! The pictures in my review are only of the Nassau location but there is more "character" and atmosphere at the Witherspoon location as well. Always a favorite to go-to when I'm back in Princeton! read more

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I've been going to this coffee shop almost weekly to work this semester and the vibes are always great! The coffee and treats are delicious but I wish they kept their pumpkin cream foam available through the full fall season (sept - nov) read more

My favorite coffee shop in Princeton. Always go when I'm around. It's so iconic to this town and their coffee, ambiance, and service is great! So much energy in this establishment. It's always busy but you'll always find a spot for one or two at least. read more

Small World Coffee - almond croissant, iced oat lattee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Super cute and delicious coffee shop! Came here when visiting my friend and I was very pleased with my iced caramel latte. The espresso itself tasted good and high quality, and their syrup was homemade which I loved. Service was great and pretty quick. The vibe inside was also really cute and if I was smart enough to go to Princeton I would definitely study here a lot! read more

Does the business. Can get a bit packed in there; stacks and stacks of student shoved in the back. Peeps are friendly.

I've loved this place for years! Always make sure to visit when I'm in town! Great place to meet up with friends, pause on a hot summers day, or read. read more

Small World Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Great brownies and espresso!! Loved the ambiance and lots of places to sit and relax in the center of princeton! Highly recommend!

I stopped by for a quick hot drink on a chilly day and was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! I was greeted as soon as I walked in and the barista was very friendly and patient in answering my questions. If you like spicy food/drinks, the Tough Chai here is a MUST TRY. (Be warned: it does have a fairly good kick to it) Although I was hoping it would be sweeter, I did enjoy the extra spice and the unique taste. You can't find chai like this anywhere else! The indoor seating is closed off due to the pandemic, but they have outdoor seating. There were about 3-4 baristas when I went, so my order was ready in less than 2 minutes. I will definitely be coming back to try more of their coffee and other drinks when I'm in the area again! read more

Small World Coffee - Tough Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

I'm visiting from out of town and love finding the best coffee shop and restaurants when I visit a new place. Small World Coffee got great reviews so I was eager to try it. I've gone two days in a row now and although the coffee is great, the staff is pretty rude. Im used to my morning coffee visit in any city to be the start to a great day but both days the person at the register and barista have been cold and rude. The barista in particular seemed annoyed by me and I couldn't quite figure that out. I want to like this place and maybe I missed the right staff but I was pretty bummed when leaving each day. read more

Always the local coffee shop vibe your looking for I absolutely love they're NOLA coffee series as someone who's lived in Louisiana!

went to this cafe on a sunny afternoon and loved the vibe their cold brew was smooth and refreshing just what I needed

The chai is wayyy too bitter--I would not recommend. At the same time, it is kind of quirky and fun... Everything else I've had is great. You get a discount for bringing your own cup. They have great coffee. Great apple cider. Great blueberry crumb bars. The atmosphere is always bustling, and the lighting is lovely (very natural and properly bright). The staff are very friendly, too. The tables are a bit small for more than a laptop, or for larger groups (but see pictures in other reviews). read more

Primary spot for hanging out in Princeton! This cafe is usually packed, bustling, and noisy...because everyone wants to be here. The coffee and treats are good, and the service is consistently friendly. Chipper, even. Plenty of tables, but still packed with students either on their laptops or discussing their academic pursuits. If you can get a seat, this is the place to be in Princeton. read more

Came to the Princeton area and came across this cute coffee shop. I always get an iced chai latte with oat milk and espresso, figured I'd try it. Before ordering, the staff are all wearing masks and have the plastic covering the cash register so it's hard to understand them. After ordering, the girl did say that the chai was strong with extra ginger and I've had chai strong before and didn't mind. No joke, this chai is not even chai, it's pure ginger and spice with no sweetness. I'm disappointed but again, the girl did warn me but just didn't expect to be a whole different taste. I'd like to try something different next time! read more

Small World Coffee - Iced chai latte with oat milk and 2 shots espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Stopped by this coffee shop in the morning after a run. The place was packed with a lengthy line, but workers are incredibly efficient with processing orders. One thing I dig about this place is that not only are the staff friendly, but they seemed genuinely happy to be working there which is cool seeing. They have a bunch of coffee and tea options to please almost anyone. I ended up going with a large Americano which came out quickly and piping hot. Tasted great and I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area looking for some coffee. There is also a bunch of seating and tables available too as I saw some people studying there. read more

Small World Coffee - Large Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Cute coffee shop right in the heart of Princeton University. They have some really strong coffee and if your a Mocha fan, I'd recommend the Ice Mocha. The Banana Mouse was great too. They took a bit to get the drinks ready but besides that it was great! read more

Small World Coffee - Iced Mocha, Flat white, and Banana Mousse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Small World is solid -- good espresso and good vibes. I got an iced oat milk latte, which ran to $6.25. My biggest gripe is that the only non-dairy milk they have is oat milk. Sadly, they don't offer soy or almond milk. Inside is pretty huge! There is plenty of seating, and the ambiance is good. There's always a lot of people working. read more

Small World Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Cheddar jalapeño scone and a medium drip coffee was a perfect afternoon pick me up. Super friendly staff.

Love this place! We always make it a point to stop whenever in Princeton. Great coffee, awesome eats and very cool vibe. Staff helpful and pleasant read more

I grew up in Princeton. Small World is the local coffee shop, full stop. It's a great place to get a cup of coffee, a snack, sit down and get some work, or run into the very person you've been trying to avoid recently. The vibe changes based on the time of day -- mornings are for the grab-and-goers and newspaper readers, afternoons welcome the laptop and post-shopping crew, evenings are for socializing and hanging out. I stop by every time I'm in town, if only to grab a "hot sticky cider" and to check out my picture (taken in Russia, 2001) on the wall of folks wearing Small World merch all around the world. read more

Smooth coffee, yummy treats and local community spot- perfect. Add in local art and friendly faces and I'm coming back again. So the 2nd trip I grabbed the beans and sipping back here in Oregon! read more

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I've been to small world coffee a few times and I love this place! It has a great coffee shop ambiance and although the interior is small, it feels really homey. I definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Awesome environment, quick service, nice selection of seating and the baked goods are right from the Gingered Peach.

Came into Princeton for a working day and by recommendation I came here. The baristas were VERY kind, the place wasn't loud-busy but most seats were filled, available plugs, individual seating was a great place to make a call, and the Tough Chai was amazing. Talk about SPICY! But the barista told me they could add extra milk to make it more palatable and it worked, can't imagine how spicy it is with a normal amount of milk. Great place, would absolutely return read more

When I first went back to Small World Coffee after 10 years away I saw there was a line 10 people deep going outside of the door. The line fortunately moved quickly and we were served shortly after. The simple black coffee that I ordered was just as delicious as I remember ten years ago. I am not sure if the other food but everything looked just as good. The staff is friendly--one of the employees handed my a to do cup before I even had time to ask for it. Inside this coffee shop are the usual students and visitors. The place seems to fit more people than what you'd expect from seeing it from the outside, yet I never feel crowded in there. My friend and I quickly found seat with no trouble. I'm glad that little has changed in ten years. It's the best coffee shop in Princeton. read more

I have no doubt that this place is as wonderful as most of the reviews point out. Perhaps I couldn't get a real feel for it on a bustling Saturday afternoon. At around 3:30pm, the line was out the door. I searched Yelp for "Wi-Fi cafe, Princeton, NJ" and this is the first place that popped up. I intended to get some writing done and catch up with a friend. We nixed the plan to have coffee together and chat since there was no available seating, but since I'm already here, why not grab something?! Truth be told, I wanted flavored coffee - coffee with the flavor roasted into the beans! They only had syrups to add to regular coffee. That'll be a NO for me. I ordered apple cake and a large cappuncino to go! The cap is decent and rich. Apple cake is okay too! Despite the crowd, service was expedient and friendly. And I saw people working on laptops - with headphones on. Not conducive for me given noise level. There's live music beginning at 8:30pm. I would have checked it out if I was going to be still in the area. read more

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Ah, I remember what is was like to travel and eat inside restaurants. This is a throwback pre-pandemic review... They make a good cappacino and we also enjoyed a few equally delightful pastries (especially the one with apple) in this bustling location. Check it out... read more

Great customer service despite the busyness over thanksgiving break. Friendly and upbeat staff that isn't afraid to joke around with you; the man who took our order even asked if we wanted the brownie with the edge or the center brownie. I wouldn't study here but it's a nice place to meet a friend. Coffee was actually a bit bitter but the Gingerbread cold foam saved it! read more

Small World Coffee - Iced caramel latte with oat milk and gingerbread cold foam in front of the small world coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Small world coffee is one of my favorites coffee places! They have a good variety on their menu and their espresso is so flavorful and refreshing. I love getting iced lattes with oat milk and sometimes with caramel (which they make in house so it's doesn't taste artificial or syrup-y). I'm glad to see that they're still open and running in this Covid era and would definitely recommend it! read more

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Oat cap is p good! Roasty flavor and hot and comes out very fast. Super crowded spot so mayb best for pickup

This is my go to local coffee in Princeton. There are a lot of wonderful shops around this area that have great coffee so I encourage you to try them all. I always come back here for the NOLA iced coffee bc it's quick to order and always tastes delicious! My husband has tried various iced drinks and always likes them. If t you're coming here to work or study it is crowded during the school year and seating is odd but definitely doable! read more

Small World Coffee - Nola - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

A community gem- both for their impeccable drinks AND how the staff of each cafe personalizes everyone's experience.