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    illy Coffee At Earth's End

    4.4 (24 reviews)
    Closed 8:45 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ILLY COFFEE AT EARTH'S END ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Manish C.

    Located on a quieter street and more residential neighborhood in Princeton is Illy Coffee at Earth's End. It's a very small coffee shop which is oddly joined to a cigar lounge. It's not cozy like most coffee shops as there's no real place to relax and indoor seating consists of 4 stools along the window. There are a few seats outside, but not ideal for colder temperature months. Service was friendly, but prices are a bit high for what you get. It was $6.50 for a large cafe mocha which turned out to be only 12 ounces in size. The drink itself was about average in taste/quality, with nothing to set it apart from other local coffee spots. While most of the shop did not smell, you could definitely smell cigar odors in some spots from the adjacent cigar lounge, so probably not the best place for people sensitive to the smell of cigars. Personally, I found the cigar smell a bit off-putting, and considering the limited seating, lack of atmosphere, and small drink sizes, I probably wouldn't return given other better options for coffee in Princeton.

    Outdoor patio with cigar shop in back
    Margie A.

    The menu choices were extremely limited and the cigar bar next door made the coffee shop smell horrible! They sold cigars in the coffee shop which also gave the store an unpleasant aroma. People weren't allowed to smoke in the coffee shop or on the outside patio, but the coffee shop smells like a cigar bar. The employees were very pleasant and friendly though.

    Val E.

    The coffee isn't the only thing hot here lol hahaha (blushing) I saw this place on my Yelp recommendations and thought it looked interesting. The interior is very beautiful. It's quaint and chic. There were lots of people buzzing in and out of the cafe. Many of which the staff knew by their first name. That was very nice and impressive. I never seen both cigars and coffee share the same roof. The deserts looked delicious (I didn't see any vegan options for pastries) However, my oat milk chai tea was delicious! The patrons around me seemed very pleased with their orders making comments around taste etc. The reusable dining ware is very nice (eco friendly too). It's a great place to study if you can snag a seat. I really like this place. When I was standing in line a women walked in with her dog asking for a cup of water and without hesitation the staff promptly served it to almost as if she ordered from the menu. So sweet and thoughtful.

    Lavender honey latte with oat milk
    Colleen F.

    I came here for a yelp elite event and I will definitely be coming back. The barista was so sweet and friendly. She welcomed us right away and showed us the menu. Once we placed our order, she showed us some features of the coffee shop. I had no idea but there is an exclusive cigar bar attached to the coffee shop. As we talked more, she told us about the history of the coffee shop and specific coffee brand they used. She seemed very knowledgeable of the store and her products. My friend and I ordered an iced lavender honey latte with oat milk. I've never had a drink with lavender before and this did not disappoint. You could smell and taste the lavender. As my friend and I were talking, she provided us with waters, which was very nice. The inside had some stools near a window and there is also an outside patio for additional seats. I would definitely like to go back for the drinks and we found out there are also events held there. Sometimes there are days they host live music. Overall, it's a cool establishment.

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    Alexandra P.

    Such a great hidden gem in downtown Princeton that more people need to know about! Not only do they have incredible coffee, the atmosphere and service is top notch! The baristas are friendly and welcoming. I can't wait to bring my friends here!

    So I love illy and have been coming here for a long time, so it really pains me to have to write this review but unfortunately this is not the first time something like this has happened. Today I ordered an iced maple latte as normal and it came out unmixed with no toppings. One of the main reasons I go to illy is because of the toppings on the lattes I love them! The experience just isn't the same without it. This has happened a few times in the past as well but today it was just really disappointing! I've included pictures for reference of what I received today vs what it's supposed to look like.

    Cigar sampler
    Afshan H.

    Simple coffee shop but you can buy cigars here which is fun. Bought a sampler for my hubby.

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    Rafael B.

    This has become my favorite coffee shop in Princeton. It's an excellent place to work. It has a surprising amount of seating, much of it outdoors. WiFi is great. Baristas are knowledgeable and friendly. They specialize in espresso drinks (e.g., espressos, cappuccinos, etc.). The coffee is terrific. And very reasonably priced. If I wasn't on a student budget, I'd be here every day :)

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    Jen M.

    What a very cute spot! Prior to this experience I've only had Illy coffee at United Club, but I was very pleased with today's experience. I ordered a single shot hot espresso latee, iced caramel macchiato and a chocolate chip cookie. I was VERY pleased with how delicious the coffee was. Truly the coffee itself in my opinion is a 5. It's very easy for some to burn the espresso but this definitely was not my experience. The chocolate chip cookie was okay, I was more so wishing they would have been able to heat it up a bit! The area itself is very clean and offers that typical cutesy "hole in the wall" coffee shop vibe that I love. Seating is a bit limited. You can either sit at their elevated counter top or the smaller two people tables to the other side of the shop. Our barista was friendly, patient and informative as she explained all the variety available. My only complaint is the size as I selfishly wish there was more room to come for a study date as well as wishing there was more food options. I'm hopeful that in the future they'll begin to offer more and I'll be able to give them those total 5 stars!

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