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Off-Campus Dining:

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Best Pizza

  • Old World Pizza

Best Breakfast

  • PJ's Pancake House

Best Chinese

  • Golden Orchid

Best Healthy

  • Moondoggie Café

Best Wings

  • Chuck's Spring Street Café

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Blue Point Grill
  • Mediterra Restaurant
  • The Ferry House

College Prowler Take

Recently, Princeton restaurants have started to diversify. Now it is possible to sample a wide variety of ethnic cuisines, whereas four years ago, the selection was limited. New Jersey’s top-rated sushi restaurant, Ajihei, is a two-minute walk from campus. Students have made a cult of Witherspoon Street’s Sakura Express, sending postcards from around the world to the two sushi chefs. Students favor Olives,the takeout Greek deli, and Zorba's, the takeout Greek restaurant. Several mid-range options, such as the popular Italian Teresa’s provide options for nicer nights out. High-end restaurants, including the Ferry House and Mediterra, are popular amongst wealthy “townies” and parents in for the weekend.

For a town its size, Princeton offers dozens of restaurant options. Some restaurants in town are certainly too expensive for a student’s budget, but those restaurants are generally saved for special occasions, such as Parents’ Weekend. If there is a cuisine that is not represented by Princeton’s restaurants, it is easy enough to get on a train and find something in New York.
 

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Anonymous says:

Some favorites are PJ’s Pancake...

Some favorites are PJ’s Pancake House, JB Winberries, and Triumph Brewery, but I must warn you that Princeton is a pretty expensive town.

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Anonymous says:

The restaurants in Princeton are...

The restaurants in Princeton are wonderful. You have the best coffee house, Small World. Of course you have fast food, delis, etc.

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Anonymous says:

PJ’s Pancake House is the best...

PJ’s Pancake House is the best breakfast you could ask for.

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Anonymous says:

There are a bunch of restaurants...

There are a bunch of restaurants within walking distance; the food ranges from quick sandwiches to decent Chinese and Thai. There are several pretty nice restaurants on Nassau Street and Palmer Square that are pretty expensive.

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Anonymous says:

For special occasions, Princeton...

For special occasions, Princeton students often get their parents to take them to the Ferry House, which serves traditional food made from local organic ingredients at prices above most student budgets.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Annex Restaurant
  • Golden Orchid
  • Hoagie Haven
  • Olives Deli & Bakery
  • Panera Bread Bakery and Café
  • PJ's Pancake House
  • Sakura Express
  • Small World Coffee
  • Teresa's Cafe Italiano
  • Thai Village
  • Thomas Sweet Ice Cream
  • Triumph Brewing Company

24-Hour Dining

  • None, unless you consider Wa Wa Food Market.

Grocery Stores

Wild Oats Community Market
255 Nassau St.
(609) 924-4993

Restaurant Listing

Ajihei
Japanese
11 Chambers St.
(609) 252-1158
Price: $10-$25
Hours: Daily 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Annex Restaurant
American
128 1/2 Nassau St.
(609) 921-7555
Price: $5-$10
Happy hour food and drink specials, murals of Princeton in bar
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m.

Blue Point Grill
Seafood
258 Nassau St.
(609) 921-1211
Price: $15-$30
Fish fresh from adjacent Nassau Street Seafood Market
Hours: Monday–Friday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.

Bucks County Coffee Company
Coffee, bakery, sandwiches
5 Palmer Square W.
(609) 497-6877
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Burger King
Fast food
21 State Rd.
(609) 730-0999
www.burgerking.com
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Carousel Luncheonette
American
260 Nassau St.
(609) 924-2677
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–12 a.m.

Chez Alice
Bakery, salads, sandwiches
254 Nassau St.
(609) 921-6707
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday–Sunday 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

Chuck's Spring Street Café
American
16 Spring St.
(609) 921-0027
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Cox's Market
Deli
180 Nassau St.
(609) 924-6269
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–5 p.m.

George's Roasters and Ribs
American
244 Nassau St.
(609) 252-0419
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Golden Orchid
Chinese
238 Nassau St.
(609) 921-2388
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Halo Pub
Ice cream, coffee
9 Hulfish St.
(609) 921-1710
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Sunday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.

Hoagie Haven
Sandwiches
242 Nassau St.
(609) 921-7723
Price: $2-$5
Local landmark
Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–1 a.m.

Ichiban Japanese Cuisine
Japanese
66 Witherspoon St.
(609) 683-8323
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m.

JB Winberie Restaurant & Bar
American
1 Palmer Square E., # 1
(609) 921-0700
Price: $8-$15
Popular place for brunch
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Kalluri Corner
Indian
235A Nassau St.
(609) 688-8923
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Karen's Chinese Restaurant
Chinese
36 Witherspoon St.
(609) 683-1968
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:45 p.m., Saturday 12:30 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9:45 p.m.

La Mezzaluna
Italian
25 Witherspoon St.
(609) 688-8515
Price: $20-$40
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Lahiere's Restaurant
Continental, French, American
5 Witherspoon St.
(609) 921-2798
www.lahieres.com
Price: $20-$50
Party room
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday 11:30–2:30, 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.

Le Plumet Royal
French
20 Bayard Lane
(609) 921-0050
www.peacockinn.com
Price: $20-$40
Hours: Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Masala Grill
Indian
15 Chambers St.
(609) 921-0500
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 12 p.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Mediterra Restaurant
Continental
29 Hulfish St.
(609) 252-9680
www.terramomo.com/restaurant/mediterra
Price: $20-$40
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Moondoggie Café
Sandwiches, salads
33 Witherspoon St.
(609) 252-0300
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Nassau Bagel Bakery
Bagels, Japanese
179 Nassau St.
(609) 497-3275
Price: $5-$20
Hours: Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Old World Pizza
Pizza
242 1/2 Nassau St.
(609) 924-9321
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Olives Deli & Bakery
Greek, deli, bakery
22 Witherspoon St.
(609) 921-1569
Price: $2-$5
Warm chocolate chip cookies, takeout only
Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Panera Bread
Bread, sandwiches, salads, coffee
136 Nassau St.
(609) 683-5222
www.panerabread.com
Price: $5-$10
Free coffee refills, free bread samples
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 6 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

PJ's Pancake House
Pancakes
154 Nassau St.
(609) 924-1353
www.pancakes.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–12 a.m.

Red Onion
Deli
20 Nassau St.
(609) 924-6667
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sakura Express
Japanese
43 Witherspoon St.
(609) 430-1180
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Daily 12 p.m.–2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Small World Coffee
Coffee, soups, salads
14 Witherspoon St.
(609) 924-4377
Price: $2-$5
Coffee saver card, local landmark, pictureson the wall of customers who have traveled the world
Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Soonja's Café with Sushi
Chinese, Japanese, Thai
242 Alexander St.
(609) 924-9260
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Teresa's Café Italiano
Italian
21 Palmer Square E.
(609) 921-1974
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–10 p.m.

Thai Village
Thai
235 Nassau St.
(609) 683-3896
Price: $8-$15
Party room
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Alchemist and Barrister
American
28 Witherspoon St.
(609) 924-5555
Price: $10-$25
Casual patio dining area, traditional pub
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

The Ferry House
American, French
32 Witherspoon St.
(609) 924-2488
www.theferryhouse.com
Price: $20-$40
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Thomas Sweet Ice Cream
Ice cream and chocolate
183 Nassau St.
(609) 683-8720
Price: $2-$5
Homemade ice cream, Two-for-Tuesday specials during the school year
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Tiger Noodles
Chinese
260 Nassau St.
(609) 252-0663
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10:15 p.m.

Tortuga's Mexican Village
Mexican
42 Leigh Ave.
(609) 924-5143
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.

Triumph Brewing Company
American
138 Nassau St.
(609) 924-7855
Price: $10-$20
Frequent live entertainment, tours of the brewery offered
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–9 p.m.

Victor's Pizza
Pizza
86 Nassau St.
(609) 924-5515
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Yankee Doodle Tap Room
American
10 Palmer Square E.
(609) 921-7500
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Daily 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Zorba's Grill
Greek
183 Nassau St.
(609) 924-2454
Price: $2-$5
Takeout only
Hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m–9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

Did You Know?

With the recent influx of sushi restaurants, there are several “Princeton rolls” and “Tiger rolls” around town.

Some of the town’s seafood restaurants, including the Blue Point Grill, have amazingly fresh fish, thanks to Nassau Street Seafood Market, which purchases its fish at the famous Fulton Fish Market in New York.

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