Stopped by this shop and husband went a bit crazy and loaded up on Princeton gear for both kids…read moreeven though none of us adults went to Princeton. Haha.. maybe he's secretly hoping his kids will end up there one day. He said it was because Princeton mascot is a tiger and one of our kids was born in the year of the tiger. Ended up getting 2 tiger sweatshirts, Princeton magnet, socks, backpack, Pom Pom's, and more. Think we spent over $180! They have a bathrooms available to use. Staff were friendly and responsive. Gave our kids some stickers too. Fun times shopping in this store!

Got all your Princeton swag. In preparation for our sons fall admission, super proud and super…read moreproud to sport the merch!

Pretty cool shop selling unique and handmade items from countries such as India, Tibet, &…read moreGuatemala. In this store you will find, jewelry, knitted items, incense, essential oils, candles, trinkets, decor, wood carvings, dream catchers, etc. The owner has been traveling the world for over 20 plus years and brings back many of these items to sell. She has established many coops in these countries and donates part of the profits. I was told this by the kind gentleman volunteer who was manning the store for her. There are many interesting items you can buy for yourself or give as inexpensive gifts. The prices here aren't too bad. There is a minimum of $10 for c.c. purchase. This store is hard to find as is tucked away in an alley on spring street. Even if not purchasing anything it's also a cool store to just to poke around.

I seriously love this place. I started going here in high school, and still go back every time i'm…read morein town. Very small shop, but packed with all kinds of amazing handcrafted jewelry, hippie-esque clothing and handbags, incense and spiritual items (i don't know how else to describe it!). In school, we were always annoyed at there "only 2 people under 18 allowed in at once" rule, but now as an adult, I see why. i honestly think this place helped me shape my whole "look" (if you can call it that) -- after buying numerous poison rings, boxes of Nag Champa, and hand woven purses there, i credit them for making me the pseudo-hippie i am today :) and while you're there, go 2 doors down to Chucks for some killer wings :) can't miss!

One of our favorite Chocolate shops to be in and boy what variety of assortments they have…read more The different colorful chocolates at display is itself a treat to our eyes. The shop always a free sampler if you would like to taste-test what a Lindt does to your tastebuds. We are regulars here for some years now and can swear by the quality of the chocolates. The staff are nice and finding a parking in the busy Princeton streets might be a challenge at times.

So much chocolate. The employee that helped us was very nice and even told us to get a different…read morepackage because we would have saved money instead of the package I got. There was a special. I thought that was nice. She did offer samples of the chocolate. Would go back again

If you're looking for an establishment that screams good energy, comfort, light, and an owner that…read moreis one of the most beautiful souls I've ever met, look no further! Whether you're looking for crystals, sound bath sessions, reiki, or don't know what you're looking for, but want to browse, the CRYSTAL VESSEL is the place. Tonight was my 3rd sound bath session and every one I go to, gets better and better. Danielle brings an element of that 1:1 feeling, even when you're in a group setting. Her space is beautiful, tranquil, and has the highest quality of products. I could go on and on for another 2 more paragraphs. Do yourself a favor and JUST GO. You're welcome.

wonderful experience with attending over 8 sound baths. I Just love them in clearing any energy…read moreblockage i might have had

I had such a lovely experience at Tipple and Rose and was honestly surprised to see so many…read morenegative reviews. It feels like the owners have a very clear vision for what they want this tea room to be... something intentional, calm, and a little different. If you come in expecting something else, I can see how it might not match your expectations. But if you embrace it for what it is, it's truly a special place. I loved going in and smelling all the teas to pick exactly the right one... it's such a unique and thoughtful touch. The atmosphere is charming and relaxing, and the food was excellent. The scones were honestly the best I've ever had. Thank you for such a beautiful and unique experience. I'll definitely be back.

Not really sure how to start this one. What a curated experience! Was a little eerie in there(very…read moreAlice in wonderland!) and was a little afraid we wouldn't get out. Waiter is a 10. Kind of a must have experience and you had to go into it expecting it to be weird. Would come here for tea and scones and the distinct experience but maybe not lunch. Soup of the day was ineffable. 12:39 we arrive and weren't allowed to get seated until all guests were here and you pick out your tea from the novel of a tea menu 12:56 seated in the back room and waiting for our tea to brew, timer is running 1:01 Trying the tea -- Cinnamon bun chai was good and notes of water in the earl grey... 1:07 food is here! Was told to turn my tray vertical and the French dip is looking incredible, great presentation and taste is decent -- we got two but not entirely consistent in sandwich making 1:11 soup of the day was yummy 1:31 scones are incredible waitress is a little bossy 1:45 got the cheque what a lunch

I have been waiting for this place to reopen since its renovations. They truly did an amazing job…read moreon their redo. From the minute you walk in and see that huge mural on the wall by the entrance , it truly stands out with its vibrant colors, and tiles to the beautiful framed artwork that stands out from room to room, and from artist to artist. If you're handicapped this can be somewhat of a hike, unless you got a spot on the street right across from the entrance like we did. I also recommend if a person can't walk well they use a wheelchair or skip it. There are some areas with stairs while walking so be prepared. If you have small children, a stroller is a must. They do have elevators to get you from floor to floor once you're in the building. It's located on the beautiful campus of Princeton University and it's completely FREE of charge which is unusual nowadays. This is a nonprofit so you can make a donation.It's open from 10-5p every day except Sunday 12-5pm and Friday when they are open 10-8pm. Double check when it's a Holiday, Princeton Art Museum offers over 80,000 ancient and contemporary works. It's a great way to see some amazing art, walk around the campus and take in some amazingly beautiful old building's on the campus. You can walk through town. There are tons of restaurants to choose from and a wonderful artisan ice cream shop. When you arrive at the museum, they have a concierge's desk that you can get a FREE map and ask questions. They have nice bathrooms too.There is also a small gift shop.that sell books, and memorabilia. There's security everywhere. All the guards were very polite and friendly. I got a late start so I didn't see everything, which is ok. I'll definitely be back. Parking is difficult. I suggest parking in a lot a block off Nassau street.. It was only $6.50 for a few hours. If you're lucky enough to get parking spot on the street across from the entrance, it really makes life easier. There is also limited handicapped spots in the lot and on the street.. I highly recommend going on a beautiful sunny day. The campus itself is beautiful. You can take your time and stroll the campus and the Art Museum. There are benches and places to sit in the museum. This is a wonderful place to see and learn about art, culture and history. When you're done you can check out the local bar and restaurant called Dinky's right on the campus. They make all kinds of cool cocktails and serve up some interesting foods.

The good: the new building shows the talent and thoughtful design of of David Adjaye; the…read morerestaurant, Mosaic, was excellent. The bad or at least the mixed: the art. The rooms are small and the art displayed is a jumble without narrative line or sensibilities. The bad art of first rate artists and a good selection of the second tier. Best paintings - the Kandinsky and the Max Beckmann. The oddest - the smallest Barnett Newman ever. I went for the exhibit on early Jackson Pollack, which was about a dozen early paintings that you'd never look at if there weren't Jackson Pollack's. Note you are best parking on the street on Nassau or at one of the nearby parking lots. The handicapped entrance is a distance from the steps, it looked difficult to negotiate. And, a shout out to the friendliest and most helpful guards.

Really cute coffee shop with lots of the lore around the War of the Worlds theme - alien…read moredecorations all around, alien-themed merchandise for sale, and even books and such. Decorations are nice, and it's pretty spacious - there was a pretty big group of us. I'm actually not sure if I drank any coffee, as I think I had my own, but everyone I was with was enjoying some. For that reason, I might not actually have much of an opinion about the coffee or food itself, or about the service, but I definitely enjoyed the ambiance quite a bit. I would definitely consider coming back to check it out again.

I'm not a local stopped by because my friends and I needed coffee. It's spacious and free wifi…read more Service is quick and kind. I was amused with the alien decorations. Coffee was delicious. I think my latte had coffee ice cubes? I could be wrong but drink was strong and well made. I tasted the cold foams and they were good. Overall good coffee and experience.

I absolutely love this store. I have a close friend who is also named Hannah and decided to wonder…read morein while shopping for her birthday present. I found beautiful jewelry, a scarf and a bracelet for her and ended up buying myself a bunch of beautiful and fun jewelry. Everything I have ever purchased from Hannah! has stood the test of time and is quality made. The place is incredibly affordable as well. It has a large and diverse selection of jewelry and accessories, etc. The staff is SO helpful as well. Every Time I go shopping for a gift there, they help me put together multiple pieces that work together but are never too "'matchy matchy". The staff is not pushy and doesn't hover over you if you are just browsing or simply don't want any help.

From the owner: Accessories, jewelry, scarves and handbags from the United States and all over the world.read more

It's a relatively small shop in downtown Princeton. I went shopping specifically for pens. I…read morethought I would be able to buy some pens I found in their online storefront. I was partially successful. In one case I was able to get the pen I wanted, but not the color I wanted (Black). The other pen just wasn't available in-store. i would have been happier if they had fewer novelty type pens and more colors available instead. Overall they managed to get a good variety of things into a small shop, but the selection is broad rather than deep. Staff were pleasant.

Such a wonderfully pleasant store!…read more So many delightful, creative things! So many kinds of wrapping paper and beautiful journals and the most marvelous paper /stationary!! I really enjoyed everything I saw. There were beautiful stamps in the back against the wall. I love everything here !! I started to make a list of everyone I need to buy something for !!

This store is so cute! I want to buy everything, haha. This…read morestore contains collections for ceramic Dishware, some books, some stationery items, and some other little miscellaneous items. Everything is kept nice and clean in there. The items also seem to rotate (as to what is on display). I was told they have a website as well. Im so glad they have an online store option too! I will definitely be ordering some things from them in the future. :)

A perfect store for any Japanophile that finds themself in Princeton, NJ instead of Tokyo or Osaka…read more They sell everything from chopsticks, matcha whisks, and furoshiki gift wrapping cloths to puzzles, ceramics and phone/book stands. A perfect example of lots of things that I want and almost nothing that I NEED. But that makes it such a fun shop and kind of perfect for gifts!  The store is so well laid out that even with so many small and little things out on display, it is still somehow not overwhelming or messy. I've stopped in a few times and either myself or the person I am with needs to get one or two things. On my last visit, I finally caved and got myself an actual matcha whisk and stand, so no more coffee frothing (or subpar matcha making) for me. I've also gotten a really beautiful and sleek pair of chopsticks before, and have my eye on a few other things that I will save for future visits.  The woman that is usually there behind the register is kind and polite without making you feel like you need to get something. In fact, she really is the opposite of some shops that are on top of you as you browse and walk around.  It is on the expensive side. The whisk and stand came out to $30+, but where else do you find such a unique and curated store? Worth it every once and awhile, I'd say.  Happy shopping!