Can't go to Princeton without getting Thomas Sweet. It was great in the 80s and is still great now. You come here for blend ins, the cream if freshly made and good on its own but get a blend in. It's why they are famous. Amaretto ice cream with Heath bars. Amazing. Blending Heath bars is so underrated. Chocolate cookies & cream with Reese's peanut butter cups was fantastic. Going cookies & cream is like getting a second blend in for free - don't tell anyone. There are two other very good ice cream spots in Princeton and a third new one that looks interesting but if you are getting just one don't miss out on Thomas Sweet. Small seating inside, fun carnival mirror that makes you look short and fat (not ideal before getting your ice cream) - plenty of benchs outside. Service always friendly. read more

We did a quick stop in Princeton and was looking for an ice cream place while there. (They also make milk shakes!) It was Labor Day so the other popular place was closed, but we found this place, which was open. It's a little shop that spoke of its history just down the street from downtown Princeton and Princeton University. There is street parking, but we had parked in a parking garage near the downtown shopping area and walked over. It only took just about 7 minutes. Maybe less if you're not traveling with kids. There are two doors but one is exit only. Go through the one on your left. They have a steady stream of customers and I spotted these huge waffle cones with gigantic scoops of luscious ice cream. I honestly had no idea what I was getting into since it was an unplanned visit. Though there was a line, it went by quickly and by the time we got up there, there were more people behind us. We were definitely the odd ones out because it seemed like everyone else knew what they wanted and I was still trying to digest the menu and what they offered. I could feel the impatience as I asked my questions. The good news is they're pretty knowledgeable about ingredients! One of my kids has food allergies and though he was okay with getting soft serve, which was clearly not a popular option, they were nice enough to call out a manager to answer questions. Tip: their chocolate ice cream is egg and nut free. We ended up getting the soft serve anyway. In fact, both of my kids got vanilla soft serve but one in a cup for the kid with food allergies, and the other in a wafer cone. I shared a double scoop with my husband in a cup. (I sort of regretted that and wish I went for that huge waffle cone, but I guess that means there must be a next time!) I chose their Coffee Oreo (think cookies and cream but it's now cookies and coffee) and cinnamon flavors. They are healthy scoops and I liked them. The coffee flavor was nice and strong that it almost overshadowed the Oreo bits. It was nice! I mostly got that flavor for my husband who loves his coffee. The cinnamon was wonderful. You could taste it and I rather enjoyed that. We also finished the soft serve! It isn't the creamiest I've had, but it's one of the more "milkier" vanilla soft serves! My kids enjoyed it and it was a decent size. None of the ice cream we got were too sweet, so that was really nice. This place is definitely a solid one to go to for one's ice cream fix! They have a few small tables on the other side by the "exit" for door as well as a water fountain. They also provide cups, which I thought was a nice touch. Because I felt a bit rushed on this occasion, I definitely hope I'll be able to go back and make a more informed order my next time there! The staff were all really nice and helpful though. read more

My wife and I have been frequenting (and I mean frequenting!) TS's since we were in high school back in the 80's, through college and for several years after, until we moved to Lexington, MA. Though we live several states away, we still go to TS's every time we're in Princeton. The ice cream is good, but not great -- we get our best ice cream in Narragansett, RI. BUT the blend-ins are the best anywhere. TS's has machines that evenly blend in items like heath bars or M&M's into your ice cream which results in unique flavors tailored to your liking. It's a treat like no other, and the only reason to go to TS's. It's literally a waste of your time to go to TS's and get anything other than a blend in. We kind of feel sorry for people that don't get blend-ins. The current owner, however, could do a better job keeping the place cleaner and neater, and making some capital investments to spruce up the shop and repair the middle blend in machine. There's a run-down feeling about the shop that was never there the first few decades that we were going to the shop. This is a local gem and we will still go as often as we can -- indeed, my wife and I keep a frequent visitor card and use it all the time. read more

the blend-in ice cream here is the best!! cookies and cream ice cream doubled down further with oreos is so delicious (or other combinations of favorite chocolate candies)! i find the portion sizes easy to share. while you can expect a long line in the summer, you can also entertain yourself with their fun house mirror and appreciate their wide selection of ice cream offerings. big fan and will always come back! read more

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Can't believe I've never been here. I've literally walked past this shop, in three different locations, several times, but have never stopped in to give it a try. Got the signature blend-in with cappuccino, coffee ice cream+ brownie bits. Great pick-me-up + dessert combo especially on a warm summer evening. The shop itself is fairly small with very limited seating, but there are picnic tables right outside where you can enjoy your dessert. read more

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I had a scoop of the main street coffee ice cream and it was wonderful. Great little place, worth the price and drive. Service was lightning fast which was good in a torrential downpour. read more

Popped in impulsively, and the service was quick and kind. I was probably in the store for about 3 minutes. Lots of outdoor seating and a few tables indoors. They have a wide variety of toppings and I'll definitely be back to try one of their blended flavors. I got a small chocolate ice-cream with chocolate sprinkles. It was really rich and melted slowly on an 85°F day read more

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Came in for nostalgia reasons. They have two locations. The other is in New Brunswick. I ordered some dark chocolate covered nut clusters, a coconut cluster and a mint meltaway. None of them left a lasting impression. I think this chocolate is something certain people would really enjoy. For me it was a bit bland. The servers took our order, but weren't noteworthy. read more

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Shai, the manager of this establishment has changed Thomas Sweet for the worst. Ben, the previous manager, made the environment extremely fun for both the customers and employees. I'm saddened to write this review but Shai should not be a manager and does not have the personality for the job. The lack of fun, upbeat music, employees in good spirits, and a helpful, energetic manager is awful. Thomas Sweet and the changes this summer is a disgrace to Princeton. read more

Worst experience. What a rip off. We go to the location in New Brunswick and always have great service and plenty of flavors and great portions. We were standing there while employees were not helping us. I am dairy free and only flavors were sorbet which was disappointing as the other locations have many options. So I passed but my husband wanted a small cone of soft serve. Was literally the smallest serving I've ever seen. Less than a kids size. And it was $5!!! And they were not very friendly about it- looked worn down and for the name it was really disappointing. read more

I first went to Thomas Sweet when I was in high school. I have since moved away but recently came back to visit. Very nostalgic and the ice ream is still wonderful- mint chip with sprinkles- yum! read more

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Thomas Sweet Ice Cream is a must visit in Princeton, NJ. They are famous for their "blend-in", which is using a drill to combine either ice cream or yogurt with any toppings and candies on the shelf. In the summer time, the line would wrap around the store all the way to the back! We got nutella with peanut butter cups blend-in. Woah, it was way overkill with the peanut butter cups but we loved it anyway. The ice cream was creamy but yet fluffy, just a good cup of ice cream really. They have many other flavors so we know for sure you will find your favorite combos too! read more

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We came here on a Saturday after dinner and it was packed! There was a line out the door! The staff was friendly and worked hard to get people in and out in a timely manner. My bf and I both got double scoops and really enjoyed it the coffee flavor! I only wish their portion sizes were bigger! read more

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Ordered a treat at Thomas Sweet Ice Cream on Saturday afternoon. Possibly my favorite ice cream spot, the Blend-Ins are hard to beat. Quality: Nostalgia may play a role in my love for Thomas Sweet Ice Cream. I ordered a Double Blend-In, combining their cookies n cream ice cream with Reese's Pieces and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Out comes a melty and smooth, heavily peanut butter flavored masterpiece. On the verge of a milkshake, some ingredients work better than others, but I am a believer in my combo. Quantity: Large enough to share. Value: $7 for a Double Blend-In. Ambiance: Visited the Thomas Sweet Ice Cream shop in Princeton, New Jersey. It is located on the bottom floor a historic house along the main stretch. The inside area is a bit cramped, but there are a few tables along the wrap-around space. Outside they have additional tables with umbrellas on both sides of the building. Crowd: Line stretched outside on a busy weekend. Service: Not prepared for a weekend rush. Parking: Plenty of street parking. read more

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream - Double Blend-In - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Fantastic blendable options. Happy with both the service and the ice cream received here. read more

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

The customer service was great. The employees were super helpful and allowed me to try a good amount of flavors. I had the strawberry ice cream and it was the best strawberry ice cream I have ever eaten. I did add butterfingers to blended it but I think their ice cream is good by itself. read more

A nostalgic ice cream shop in the heart of downtown Princeton. I went there on a summer Tuesday night, and there was a long line, indicating it's popularity. The ice cream was good, but expensive. The staff were not particularly friendly. There is some limited seating indoors, and outdoor seating options. read more

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Overrated. I went twice while visiting for work. The ice cream flavors are average, but the ice cream is not cold enough. Even while indoors it melts way to fast. My wife makes fun of how fast I devour ice cream, but this stuff is basically not even frozen. They need better freezers. Also, both the waffle and sugar cones are soggy from the moment you get them. Very disappointed. read more

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

It's been quite a few years since my last visit to Thomas Sweet, and we decided to have some ice cream for dessert after dinner up Nassau Street. The small unpretentious shop is quite popular in Princeton, serving both hard and soft ice cream along with blend-ins. My wife and I each had small cones -- two scoops each -- of hard ice cream. Both of us had PUMPKIN and my wife also had AMARETTO ALMOND. Both flavors were very good, but we didn't enjoy the ice crystals in the ice cream. read more

It was a beautiful day today in Princeton. That would explain the long line waiting for ice cream. When it was my turn, I explained to the young g woman behind the counter that I had an order for 9. She then told me that she could not serve me because that would take too long. I would like to know the difference if the nine people stood in line behind, would she serve us then? This happens after patiently waiting in line for 30 minutes. She became impatient and rude and said she would fill the ice cream order in all smalls.She would not have time to fill any other size. I'm posting this in hopes that the owner of this franchise sees this! You lost business not only today but in the future. read more

Ice cream really sweet and tasty. Service super quick and friendly. Interior and vibe on point. One thing I would change is that since its too noisy hard to hear and be heard. Overall great place to eat ice cream! Our son loved it and the amount of toppings are endless! read more

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream - Chocolate Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Thomas Sweets on Nassau Street has a prime location and is certainly a Princeton Institution. With many flavors of ice cream and frozen yogurt to choose from, you can't go wrong. They are famously known for their blend-ins. I'm not really a blend-in kinda girl, but my friends swear by them. I prefer the hard packed ice cream and any option that includes the key ingredient chocolate will do! On a recent visit I had the Midnight Jersey Shore (chocolate ice cream, caramel, brownies and sea salt). Heaven!!! In the summer months, the line can get a very long. But once you have that decadent treat in hand, roaming about Princeton is always fun! There is also the option of enjoying their outdoor seating. Meter parking is available all up and down Nassau Street. read more

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Awful service this evening. The girl behind the counter seemed completely out of it and was either exhausted or high. She was slow and kept forgetting what we ordered. They were out of the soft serve ice cream and rather than refilling it, she told us the machine "didn't seem to be working"... I knew this wasn't true because I have worked in ice cream shops and I could tell the machine needed refilling of the product. On top of that, we were overcharged for "doubles" which we did not get. We asked for all singles. Then she took my ice cream to the back for (no joke) 10 minutes to put a topping on it which was odd. The guy in the back with her smirked as he came out of the back freezer with her so it made us uncomfortable about our ice cream... Would not recommend. read more

Have come to this same location since the early '80s and has a great concept for mixing fresh fruit candies cookies and treats into your ice cream. Well before the blizzard and 10 times better. Have very interesting flavors and combinations. If you are in Princeton you should definitely stop by and give your sweet tooth what it wants. read more

I stumbled upon Thomas Sweet Ice cream after eating dinner at Tacoria with my two cousins this past Sunday. My cousins had heard of it, but I didn't know there was an ice cream spot so close to everything. We decided to try it out and it was a decision well made. I asked for a single cup with a scoop of caramel macchiato + vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, and it was delicious!! The chocolate chips were super tasty and the caramel macchiato was a perfect amount of sweetness. Two scoops filled me up, and if I had gotten a 3rd scoop, I don't think I would be able to finish it. Definitely recommend! read more

I think I've found my new favorite ice cream!! The armaretto ice cream was really good and creamy. I had another flavor also, but I can't even remember what it was because the armaretto stood out although It wasn't over powering taste. The service was efficient, they seem to be pretty popular and busy and kept the line moving. The inside was small but they also had outdoor seating. You can stay to eat or have it wrapped to go. I would recommend. read more

Every visit to Princeton includes a trip to this wonderful small ice cream shop. Big fan of peanut butter chocolate ice cream. Large chunks of peanut butter! The small was to much ice cream to eat during the visit. Would definitely recommend. read more

Thomas Sweet is a Princeton classic. You can always find the line out the door on a hot summer day. Their ice cream is delicious! If you're a fan of Coldstone Creamery, this might be the place for you, as they have options to blend in toppings to the ice cream of your choice. I usually order the Midnight Jersey Shore -- chocolate with sea salt, caramel and brownie. So decadent! Also just tried a bit of their raspberry ice cream which was so sweet! I never order fruit ice cream flavors but I would for sure order the raspberry flavor one time. Prices are a little bit higher compared to other ice cream spots around the general Princeton area, to note. But with its location on Nassau Street and assortment of options, Thomas Sweet can't be beat! read more

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream - Raspberry ice cream (left) and Midnight Jersey Shore (right) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Thomas Sweet is a pretty good option late in the evening. The Oreo batch had good chunks of cookie crumbles and a small kid serving doesn't set you back too much. I'd skip the hot fudge as it was rather stretchy and a bit clumpy, meaning it was hard to get a clean spoonful without needing to stretch the spoon from the cup pretty far. This might pose a more difficult exercise for the younger clientele. As it was, managing not to stain my dress shirt was a challenging. The flavor options were listed on the menu board above and not near or adjacent to the actual product in the freezer, so look up, not down to determine what flavors are available and choose from. There isn't much seating inside on this night as a portion of the store was closed but there was plenty of metered car parking in front. read more

A family favorite since I was a child. We recently went to visit again after a very long time and it was so heartwarming to see that the interior had stayed the same and the formulation of their ice cream was the same as I had remembered it. Prices have increased a bit but a true Princeton gem! read more

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Great ice cream, and sweet concept with the blend-in. Basically, you choose a base ice cream (e.g., vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon, etc.), and then you choose one or more toppings that they "blend in." Then you get a soft-serve-like ice cream with little chunks of whatever topping you chose. I've done the cinnamon with butterfinger blended in, and it was excellent. Also, the portions are huge if you get a blend-in (even with just one topping blended in). The ice cream isn't quite as good as the Bent Spoon, but if you're looking for something fun that will satisfy your inner child (or an actual child!), then Thomas Sweet is a great choice. read more

Various flavors to try out I came to try the sugar free options per the yelp reviews there are plenty, however, when I went there was only chocolate and vanilla. I got mix of that ... and it was great! They have plenty of seats inside and Even outside. When we went there was a live band playing outside. So if the weather is nice you can grab your ice cream and enjoy some live music read more

This is a must visit while in Princeton. I asked the girl for a recommendation and it did not disappoint! I had the "midnight jersey shore" which consisted of chocolate ice cream, sea salt caramel, and brownie chunks. It was absolutely delightful! A healthy scoop and a fantastic consistency! It was thick almost like marshmallow fluff. They did take most credit cards but there was a $5 minimum read more

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream - Midnight Jersey Shore - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Well my travels through Princeton and a craving for ice cream brought me to this little spot. Yelpers helped me find the place, so thank you. There are some nice ice cream options and you will not be disappointed. The staff are friendly and proud of their ice cream. They make you feel welcomed and are excited when people come in. The place was rather busy which is a good sign and is located in a nice area with plenty of street parking and other shops along the street. Make sure you enter through the entrance as it helps move the line along. I tried the cinnamon ice cream and it was awesome. It was just the right amount of cinnamon and such a simple, unique ice cream flavor. read more

Very poor experience recently. My wife and I came in while it was a bit busy and a employee in a Rutgers hoodie was extremely rude. He would cut us off mid sentence, rush off to make something and then come back and get frustrated that the order was wrong. At one point he slammed the counter so hard everyone looked at him and us. The whole experience was disappointing. We re long time supporters of Thomas sweet and have bought ice cream longer than this kid has been alive. At the end of the experience the entire order was still wrong. The level of customer service has circled the drain and the ordering system is in the stone ages. Tldr. Save yourself a lousy over priced experience and enjoy one of the other lovely ice cream places in town. Thomas sweet fix your system and teach your employees how to properly treat customers. read more

Me and my Boyfriend came into Thomas Sweets for a quick break from our date and the ice cream was so overated!!! Me and my honeyboo both got stomach aches. I am not coming here again! read more

I have been going to Tomas sweet for a long time almost 5 years me and my family used to go every weekend and every times the ice cream never disappoints. The second you walk in it smells like ice cream and the funny clown mirror is always something I look forward to it read more

Was told this is THE famous ice cream place in princeton, so i came in with very high expectations. Had my first order which i even forget what i ordered, it was ok and SO sweet, and other than that, all the add on mix are more sweet candy and chocolate which made it worse! Be honest any grocery store brands are better!! Came back another few times only because my in laws like it/used to come here. I never ordered anything for myself, but i did try my hubby's order, again it's ok, Dairy Queen is better than them in my opinion, and after they blend the ice-cream, it's all melting becoming a bowl of sweet soupe!! Gross!! read more

I think it was a menopausal moment that made me enter the door of Thomas Sweet filled as it was with young, hyperactive coeds. That much sugar would make anyone bounce off the walls. I have no doubt the ice cream here is handmade in small batches because that level of saturated creaminess would be criminal otherwise. Hey, if I was a Princeton freshman serving this ol' geezer who kept asking a lot of questions about what blending exactly means, I would certainly have a lot less patience than the young girl who was serving me. After much deliberation and much competition from the squealing sorority girls breathing down my neck to order, I asked for a $4.50 medium cup of Ginger Snap, French Vanilla and Nutella all blended together and then swirled with bits of Heath bars for texture (see photo). You would think I would have a moment of transcendence with that combination of flavors. Not really. It was good alright but so thick and sweet that I was done in about five spoonfuls. I just had to stop at that point and consider all the sins I committed that day. This was but one of them. ICE CREAM - 3 stars...the smushable kind, creamy and sweet AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...fun college hang-out with a big open area for group licking...wait, that sounded so wrong SERVICE - 3.5 stars...there was blending expertise there, I'm sure TOTAL - 3 stars...who is Thomas Sweet anyway? read more

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I thought I will never love any vanilla flavor ice cream as it is too common to be seen. However, I was seriously got impressed by their cheery vanilla! Highly highly recommended! And be sure you don't visit too late. Otherwise, you could miss their house made waffle cone. read more