I met a friend here for brunch while in Princeton. There was a good selection of bakery items, and the sandwiches took a bit long to arrive but it was also a really busy Sunday. I liked the atmosphere a lot--there was a lot of natural light and it seemed clean. read more

Great menu variety- perfect spot for brunch and plenty of pastry options to try. We tried the lavender iced coffee, avocado tartine, and chocolate chip cookie. All were delicious and fresh and service was fast even on a busy Sunday. Cute decor and cool ambiance to dine in. Would definitely recommend! read more

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maman is great! If you're looking for a place to study, grab brunch, or just a pastry. Sometimes it's really hard to find a seat based on the time of day you go but definitely worth the wait. For people with a Gluten Allergy, they have meals and pastries that are Gluten Free- just make sure to tell them at the register about the allergy. They're great about making accommodations! read more

I went to Maman for the first time on a Thursday morning for breakfast. There's some street parking available but we parked at the garage down the street. When we got there, there were a few people already there but it wasn't too busy and there was plenty of space of us to choose a table. It was a really trendy place with lots of greenery and good lighting- perfect for Instagram pics! We ordered at the front we got the mama's breakfast sandwich, papa's breakfast bowl, a small hot chocolate and a small maple french toast latte. I really liked that there was a seasonal menu with fall flavors. A con here was it was a tad pricey it ended up being close to $50. Once we sat down, we got our drinks really fast. We were initially told that we had to get our own utensils but a server came and gave us our utensils and water. All of our food was delicious. Everything came out hot and fresh and we really enjoyed the food and drinks. We couldn't resist picking up a pastry for the ride home. I got the apple cinnamon swiss croissant which I ate later in the day and it was still soft and fresh. All of the pastries looked so good and I'm really excited to come back and try something new! read more

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Came in for lunch today. Super cute cafe with plenty of seating. You order at the counter and pick your spot and the food is delivered to you. You grab your own utensils, cups, water etc. When ordering make sure to look at all of the options. The drinks are on the left hand side near the coffee bar. I ordered the chicken sandwich on a baguette. I order without aioli and with balsamic. The sandwich was delivered with aioli on the side, no big deal but when I went up to the counter to get balsamic several people just looked at me and continued to work. Once I got my balsamic I was ready to enjoy. The sandwich was great. Chicken was fresh and not rubbery as it can often be at places. The bread was the best part! We grabbed some pastries and cookies on the way out and really enjoyed them as well. A bit pricey and strange that they make you pay $1 for a box. Great atmosphere and delicious food. Perfect for a coffee date or lunch with friends. read more

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Such a charming spot! The brunch was amazing, fresh pastries, flavorful dishes, and perfectly brewed coffee. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with a great mix of music and natural light. It's the kind of place where you want to stay a little longer. Can't wait to go back! read more

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It's garden style decor, very very pleasant place to hangout Loved just relaxing with coffee and scone A bit pricey, but I'd expect that. read more

It's not that Maman isn't good (it is) it's just slightly overwhelming to have every conceivable food trend shoehorned into one menu. As an import from the high priests of the foodie zeitgeist in Gotham City you'd be hard pressed to bypass the gluten free gluten or the avocado toast avocado loaf. I'm kidding of course (I think) but you get the picture... but you'll really get the picture when they can barely conjure up some change from your twenty for an Americano and a paleo inspired chocolate chip cookie. Welcome to Princeton. Four vegan chai stars. read more

I went for breakfast and I was two months pregnant. I ordered an omelet with some greens, and while I was eating, I heard a loud crunching sound in my mouth. I took the greens out and found a large piece of broken glass that had chipped one of my teeth. When we asked to see the owner, the chef came out and didn't acknowledge anything. He just took the glass and went back into the kitchen without saying a word. We called the health department, and they came to the restaurant. Thank God I didn't swallow it, especially since I was pregnant!!!!!!!! read more

I'm surprised the reviews are dragging this cafe! I must have been lucky because I had a great experience. I only had a cappuccino, but couldn't have asked for a more straightforward experience. Location is great with it being in Palmer Square, but not in major foot traffic either so you have too many folks coming in and out. The place is beautiful and has a pretty classy and upscale feeling to it. The plates and furniture really add to the fancy vibe. The staff was incredibly friendly with a cheek to cheek smile and contagious positive tone in their voice. The cappuccino was good with beautiful milk art on it, but I wouldn't say it's the best cappuccino I've had. It definitely had a kick to me tho so I felt it for sure. An overall positive experience! read more

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Just got some expensive Carrot and Coconut milk soup. Its very watery and doesn't taste like carrots OR coconut, kind of a woody flavored liquid. I like the healthy choices on the menu but not worth the higher prices than other local delis in Princeton. Coupled with very uncomfortable chairs and high noise environment, I don't get the hype. read more

Maman was so good that we had to stop by twice on our short visit to Princeton. We tried an assortment of food from vegan pastries to their brunch food, to coffee, and other desserts. We loved this place and would 100% recommend anyone stopping by Princeton to make a stop by Maman. read more

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The Martha Stewart tart was dry, and flavorless. The service was good... However it is so loud they couldn't hear my order and messed up another in my groups. The potatoes we ordered were dry and over seasoned. The five people I am with all said one or two stars for the price. read more

Heard there's a new location in Princeton, NJ so checked out with my friends. We ordered pistachio croissant, pistachio cherry croissant tube, forgot the other one's name with three honey lavender latte with oat milk. The ambiance was great and especially pistachio croissant was my favorite! Very fresh and toasty, goes well with coffee :) It gets crowded really fast so I recommend to get there early in the morning. Only inconvenience was that street parking available, no parking lot. read more

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*3.5 Stars Went here around lunch time for coffees and snacks. The aesthetic of this place is beautiful. From the furniture to the floor tiles to the fine china, it looked like a fancy place for afternoon tea. The staff was also very friendly. We ordered the marzipan buttercream latte, the evergreen latte, tartine Au salmon, and pistachio croissant. The lattes were good. You could taste the distinct flavors of each one without being too artificial. The tartine was on rye bread (I think) and had a stronger fennel seed flavor and was topped with pickled red onions which gave it a sharp acidic pop in each bite. Lastly, the pistachio croissant had a good amount of crumbled pistachios with a pistachio cream inside. Overall, all the food was very good, not great. For the price I'd say you're paying more for the aesthetics and coffee and not so much for a great meal or dessert. read more

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Wow! This is a gourmet upscale legit amazing cafe. It is way nicer than that other chain that offers sandwiches, soups and pastries. Four college friends met here as a central meeting spot. It is a quick service joint. Two grabbed the table, two ordered. We started with the 3 pastry basket, we thought we could select. But they toss it in without your input. All the options were amazing, we really wanted this raspberry pastry so the next two guests ordered that. We had four different items that we cut up in quarters, it was perfect a little taste of it all. I had the Turkey and goat cheese with fig jam panini so good! So did another diner minus the onions. I had some sparkling water. The two others also had the same thing! The breakfast skillet, one got the eggs scrambled and the other kept it sunny side up. The one thought that the bacon jam was overpowering. We sat for a while and enjoyed each others company. We got our own silverware and thick good quality napkins, plus drinking glasses and bottle of water for the table. The bathroom was cute with the tile and clean. We thought we went at an off time at 1:45, but not the case - a steady stream of people! read more

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Service is good and the place is super fancy and well decorated... But that's about it. The food is terrible. At least the coffee and the pastries. Coffee was burnt (the barista probably doesn't even know how to properly make coffee) and the cookie was an old hard rock cookie. This is a place to come and pretend, not to enjoy a good meal. Or at least not a good coffee. read more

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Delicious food, cute atmosphere. Will return again. I had the breakfast bowl and a honey lavender latte. Delicious read more

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Nice brunch spot, a perfect place to eat when visiting (idyllic) Princeton. Can't seem to find a similar place Philadelphia, unfortunately. I tend to go for the breakfast bowl. All gluten free items are clearly labeled. It's nice to be able to order and have the food delivered to the table, but to be left relatively uninterrupted thereafter. Can get quite busy on the weekends. read more

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This place was crazy busy. I only ordered a matcha but felt necessary to write a review because for the price the size of the matcha I got was huge and worth the $7 compared to other places where it's so tiny. The match was good too and had been whipped very well. Would go again just to get the bang for your buck. read more

I've been to two other Mamans in NYC - always a delight, as was this one. I still love the blue and white decor, and always feel fancy walking out with a hot drink in those beautiful paper cups. Sat down at the Princeton Maman one day this past fall - ordered a chai latte, and the papa's breakfast bowl (roasted potatoes, caramelized onions & bacon, avocado, chipotle aioli & a sunny egg) - absolutely delish. Seems like a great place to "work from home" - the atmosphere is calm and not too loud. read more

I love this place they have the best seasonal drinks and the best pastries. The staff is always very kind here. It gets really busy on the weekends so I prefer to go during the week because I can get some work done. read more

Maman no longer offer wifi. I guess they started being calculative. Nevertheless their avocado toast is great and delicious read more

Within the wooded and open interior of Maman, you could happily pass hours chatting, studying, or sipping something in solitude. There's an impressive assortment of baked goods that taste as good as they look. The oven's consistent output will ensure you never get stuck with anything that tastes like a day old donut. Seasonal drinks and pastries will keep you coming back year round. As much a pleasure for the eyes as the tongue, even the china your food rests upon will make you feel you've been transported to some exotic oasis tea house, a welcome escape from the ceaseless concrete of our beloved home, New Jersey. read more

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Good Panera-esque addition to the downtown Princeton restaurant scene. Great selection of breakfast and lunch selections and good vibe. As mentioned by some other reviewers, please clean up after yourself. You are not paying a tip so tap your consideration to your fellow diners and restaurant helpers. read more

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The ambiance inside is gorgeous. Tons of natural light and greenery all around. Sitting at the mismatched chairs and tables with coffee rings is fun, and the food fits the theme well. It's really adorable. I could definitely see myself getting a cappuccino, a sandwich, and reading a book here on a week day and feeling very much like a main character. It's fairly loud inside, but even though it was quite busy, we were able to get a table quickly. You order food and then bring it to a table, and I did think it was a little pricey for self service. Carafes of water and silverware and stuff are available as well (again, self service). Definitely a step up from Panera, and the aesthetic certainly does not disappoint, but it's a similar setup. The food itself was good. I thought the food was on the heavy side for brunch. We were stuffed for hours afterwards. The presentation was absolutely beautiful. The avocado toast and breakfast hash went over really well with my group. Everything was tasty but it wasn't anything unique. A lovely cafe to catch up with friends or hang out, snap some pictures, and enjoy the fun environment, but not exactly a culinary tour de force. Still had a great time! read more

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They were severly understaffed and was told I could't order a espresso beverage due to the "backup". Meanwhile it was 6 PM. I got an iced coffee which was tiny and had 2 ice cubes. Overall not great experience. Was disappointed. read more

The aesthetic here is incredible. The service from the chef in the back to the folks working the register is incredible. Try to come on a weekday if you can to avoid the lines. 4 stars because the coffee was not fantastic and was pricey. The food was delicious. Both the pear salad and the smoked salmon salad were delicious, flavorful and stunning to look at. Presentation was truly spectacular! read more

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Came here for brunch on a Wednesday, parking right out front (bring quarters or use the app to pay), service is very friendly and quick. You purchase at the counter and they bring it to you. The desserts. And coffee options are plentiful and yummy. I had Croque Maman with a salad, delicious!!! Took some treats home, yummy! It's so beautiful in there. The floral arrangements everywhere, peaceful and pretty!! read more

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A beautiful space, and very friendly surface. But the coffee and baked goods are a little less than expected. The baked goods are a bit of a mess--the cookies are flat and melted all over the place. The coffee was okay--the almond milk wasnt steamed quite right, maybe a little too much air? The croissant I got was not the best croissant--the sharp delicate layers were more of a blur. I loved the plates--it gives that european grandma feel. read more

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Loved everything. Definitely will be coming back. Service was great and friendly. I can see myself there everyday :)

Maman, originating from NYC, has opening a location by me and I couldn't be more excited!! Upon walking in, I was blown away by the flourishing greenery and dazzling decor. Everywhere you look is so picturesque and dreamy. I had to take a moment to take in each view. The staff are kind and can help you with any questions you have! It can get super crowded on the weekends, so I recommend coming during a random weekday in the middle of the day! I've tried a lot of the pastry items, bakery items, coffee, and then one of the brunch items. The items are on the pricier side, but I think the pastries and baked goods are the most worth it and are the standouts! The coffee prices are on par with other cafes and chains and the brunch/lunch item prices match other restaurants in the area. There are so many fun coffee items to try, but I love going for the Honey Lavender Latte. My favorite baked goods and pastries are the beignets (might not be available), almond croissant, cookies, and the chocolate croissants. I've only tried the breakfast sandwich, but I'm planning to try more of their brunch items! It was tasty, but it wouldn't be the reason I came back to Maman. Overall, Maman fits right in downtown Princeton, and I will be back many times for those croissants!! read more

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Super cute spot for brunch or to grab coffee. We went on a rainy Sunday afternoon - so peak time for brunch. I'm used to busy brunches, but it seems that the restaurant could handle the business a little better- it's a little chaotic and could be managed a little better. The coffee was good, we had their pastry mix which were good but I think it would have been better if they warmed up a little and their breakfast bowl. I would come back here to see how it is when it's less busy. read more

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First of all, the ambiance is on point. It's a "order and find a table" kind of place and bustling with customers. We went on a Saturday morning, 6 of us. We were able to find a table pretty quickly after other people got up. The staff is quick to clean the tables. Then we ordered food. I got the papa bowl minus bacon and the lavender latte. It came in the cutest bowl and mug. I asked for less lavender because I don't really like really sweet strong syrups. It was so delicious I ended up ordering it iced on my way out. The bowl was delicious! The sauce might be spicy for some, but the avocado cooled it off. The egg was a little well done but not horrible. We sat there for a while and ordered dessert too. (Pastries are drool worthy). The staff was so nice, we were getting a little warm so they brought over a fan!!! I mean talk about going above and beyond. Thank you. read more

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Such a beautiful coffee and dessert spot! It feels like an enchanted forest inside, lots of greenery and good photo opps. And delicious matcha, of course. read more

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Maman's Breakfast Sandwich -- a heavyset sandwich with avocado, cheese, and an egg -- But can't forget the show stopping bacon jam. Cortado -- perfected and delicious Healthy amount of traffic in and out of this establishment but plenty of space to stay for a while and work. Decor, plates, staff, and ambiance of this place is warm and inviting. -- Will come back for the bakery items! read more

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I love to come here for the vibes, the beautiful decor and the pastries and coffees. The staff is so friendly, helpful with bringing your items to your table and clearing them as well. The coffee and pastries are so nicely prepared and served in the most adorable place settings. One thing to note--It's a lovely place to work, but you must provide your own HotSpot. read more

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If there's a place to avoid at Princeton, it's probably here. It's charming and it's instagrammable. That's where the positives end. Everytime I've been suckered to coming here, I've left utterly frustrated. Ever since this place opened, it's been busy. I don't fault a business for that. But you'd think they'd learn a thing or two about efficient business over the course of time. The ordering line goes all the way to China during peak hours (breakfast, brunch, lunch, weekends) because of their asinine methods. You have a case of loaded pastries but no one takes your order until you reach the cashier. So you're stuck remembering all the names or you're crawling over people (backwards) to pick out what you want. And then the coffee. Just as slow to come out and beyond mediocre. At least you get a pretty cup. And this is not even mentioning the price. During my first trip here, there was literally a one dollar up charge for a syrup in the latte. I was so incensed I went and bought a bottle of the syrup myself. This is coming from a person who buys a latte a day - I'm no stranger to spending money frivolously. All this to say you're paying Princeton prices for Parisian-like Panera food. Anyways this place is pretty. Come here for the vibes. You won't be alone. But you'll just be whelmed. read more

OK, so I've been a huge Maman fan for quite some time at the NYC locations and was thrilled to learn that one opened up in Princeton. My first impression was that they have some kinks to work out, mainly in the service area, but the rest of the experience was very enjoyable. The menu has a wide variety of sweet and savory options, and Maman's famous pastry selection did not disappoint. Their cookies stole the show, and are thick, ooey gooey, pieces of pure deliciousness. The pumpkin spice cookies are very seasonal and a personal favorite of mine, and their chocolate chip walnut ones are of course famous and delicious as well. Papa's breakfast bowl is an amazing breakfast option, as is the breakfast sandwich. Yum. Their hot beverages were amazing and I love that most beverages on the menu can be ordered in decaf form. My honey lavender latte was top notch, not to sweet or overwhelming, made just right. Now, onto the service. Unlike many of the NYC locations, this location makes you order first up front and make a mad dash to secure a table. It was very packed and we had to stand around for about 15 minutes after ordering to get one. At other locations, you have the option of ordering to-go or sitting down and ordering off of a menu and being served, like in a normal restaurant. Here, you get your own silverware, water, etc. Not that big of a deal, but rather a slight inconvenience. It would be nice if they could provide a bit more seating, somehow. All in all, can't wait to go back and I'm so happy it's now so close by. read more

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We had a lot of hope for this place, looks pretty and is in a prime spot. So we finally went to try it today and ordered the Papas breakfast bowl and the Elisa's breakfast bowl. To my utter disappointment I found a sharp thick shard of plastic in my Papa's bowl. The waiter was unapologetic and was busy convincing us that it wasn't glass but plastic. We never claimed it was glass in the first place- since I had the privilege of chewing on it! Will never come back to this place, and urge families with kids to rethink eating here as well. read more