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3.6 (136 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Kalani G.

Maman is gorgeous. The exact type of place you would expect in a town like Princeton. There's a good amount of seating inside and outside for you to sit and have your goods. However I can't live on vibes alone and the food was truly a mixed bag. This being my first time we ordered 4 pastries, 1 savory quiche , a coffee and a seasonal spritzer. Easily $50. I won't ever do that again. The sweets were good. The tea cake was delicious and the slice of citrus cake was really really good. My wife liked her coffee. The $10 quiche was horrible. I truly believed they used the fake eggs you get at a hotel breakfast buffet. The $10 spritzer was also a rip off. If I'd noticed the price beforehand I wouldn't have gotten it. The service was fine, it was busy and they were just trying to get through the admittedly long line so no complaints there. Come here for the vibes, just watch your wallet.

Danah A.

One of the rare places where you can experiment on a latte and have it turn out well. I remember ordering this latte with blueberry in it, speculating if they could execute it subtly enough that I would be able to enjoy it, and I was shocked at how delicious it was. The salmon in the croissant was amazing as well. It is a little hard to find a table due to volume but the ambience is wonderful. I highly recommend maman.

macchiato and hazelnut latte
Ami P.

Nice and spacious. First come first serve seating. Food is decent. Disappointed with the toast ($5 and the butter isn't even spreadable). Everything else was good tho. We got the potato special and salmon sandwich. Hazelnut latte was good too. Baby friendly with high chairs.

Pastries galore
Latha P.

Maman coffee shop was a casual walk in visit when we were in the area. Excellent coffee, in fact one of the best I have tasted in recent times . I noticed the Coffee bags in the corner which was called Merci which I learned was an exclusive Maman medium blend roasted by Methodical Coffee from Greenville SC. The blueberry lavender crumb cake was heavenly. The subtly aroma and flavor of lavender while tasting a piece of the cake makes it fragrant and flavorful The pistachio croissant filled with pistachio cream was a smooth creamy treat with the hot coffee Cheerful bright and buzzing ambience with quick service . It's a huge dining area allowing for a crowd to dine in . There is a small outdoor section as well. The line moved quick for a weekend , they serve warm breakfast sandwiches too. It's a place that is inviting and fun for anyone who is a baked goods enthusiast like me . Come in early and enjoy your morning coffee and pastries . I am going back soon to try their Olive oil Orange loaf and the Kouign Maman .

Liz L.

Friendly, professional service. That was refreshing! Food excellent. Very fresh. Great selection of pastries. Avocado toast was excellent!

smashed avocado tartine
Beatrice P.

I've been to Maman in both New York in DC and was so excited to see that they have opened up a Princeton location. I think it's a great addition to the neighborhood however they could be better and I felt a bit letdown compared to the other locations. I have had. I had the avocado tartine with scrambled eggs, which was tasty especially with the added chili pepper flakes and salt. It was really difficult to get the chili pepper and the salt onto the actual dish given that it was just sprinkled on the serving platter. I had a vanilla iced latte, which was very yummy. They have an assortment of pastries and sweet treats which all look delicious but I did not try this time. The reason I felt let down was the service. We came in at 7:51 AM and they let us know that the kitchen would not open until eight so they only allowed us to order coffees at first. This is totally fine however someone came in a minute after us and was able to order food. Additionally, the man that took our order was not very friendly and came off a bit abrasive. I wish the service was a bit more friendly overall.. Interior is very nice with the white and blue decor . it's a lovely spot to sit and enjoy breakfast brunch or just a pastry.

Kiersten C.

We celebrated National Coffee Day at Maman while shopping in Palmer Square. This dreamy French coffee shop offers fresh baked pastries, sandwiches and more! We loved the Salted Tahini Honeycomb Latte & Chocolate Chip Cookie. Easy to see why this gorgeous spot was so busy but we were able to grab a table and the staff made sure everything was cleaned and well stocked. Plenty of on street parking and decks available.

nutella beignet
Meryam A.

I didn't personally visit Maman, but my SIL picked up a Nutella beignet for me, and I was so excited to try it. First off, the packaging was beautiful--thoughtfully done and very aesthetic, which I appreciated. But let's be real, I was hungry, so I tore into it immediately. The beignet itself was light, airy, and fluffy, which I loved. But here's where things fell short--I was expecting Nutella, and as I chowed down halfway through, I still hadn't hit any. Finally, past the halfway mark, I got a tiny bit of filling, but it was so sparingly spread that it was honestly disappointing. Maybe I just got a bad batch, and I'd be open to giving them another try, but based on this experience, it didn't quite live up to my chocolate filled expectations.

smashed avocado tartine
Dana J.

Cute little place for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or just coffee. The coffee and tea drinks are on the pricier side at $9 for a chai latte but the portions were very generous. Well worth the money. When I went, they were having a generous deal with InKind. Register with InKind and get $10 off a $20 meal.

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Zhenya V.

Variety of food. Efficient service. French decor. Great place to grab a cup of tea or a pastry or just a salad or a sandwich. Perfect for a social gathering I hope you found this review helpful. Have a great day!

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Staff were nice and helpful. Food was delicious. My rose latte was ok, nothing special. We came on a busy Sunday morning and grabbing a table was chaotic despite some staff trying to help. Ambiance is cute but extremely cramped.

pumpkin pie croissant cube
Kim P.

I'll preface that this isn't the original location, so not sure if maybe going to a flagship location would have been a different experience. Having worked an event at Princeton University for the week, I wanted to take my last morning staying in the Palmer Square area for some calm me time. No better way to do this on a beautiful October morning, than getting a patisserie. This place came recommended by someone, who was raving about their croissants and baked goods. The interior and atmosphere is beautiful with its rustic fairy whimsical nature, and delicate porcelain tea party vibes. The case of pastries looked amazing with a variety of layered pastries, cookies, and breads. The price range is from $4.5 upwards of $7 for their baked goods, and upwards of $15 for their breakfast foods. The service is order at the counter, take a number, and a server will bring it to you - or you can order to go from the counter as well. I gravitated towards a pumpkin pie croissant cube; you could see the crispy flaky layers, and carnalized spices and sugars. I took my pastry outside to eat, and as much as I wanted to love it - I was slightly underwhelmed by the quality. The pastry overall was hard and slightly chewy - not the crisp or freshness you'd typically get from something that might have been baked that morning. It was pretty dry to say the least, even though the pumpkin pie filling should have compensated for it. Maybe I bought the wrong thing, and I'd definitely try them again but maybe get something less seasonal and more of a classic.

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