What a delightful little park …read more I'm happy to see that this is the school mascot . I didn't know prior to today. Very tidy park and only one other person, enjoying it at the same time as me . I was a little surprised there weren't more students sitting and reading and enjoying beautiful day today in this delightful park . Enjoyable

When you are Yelp!'s #1 OUTLAW where do you hang your spurs?…read more Palmer Square at Princeton University! Why you might ask!? Because I am the least preppy and run-of-the-mill hanging-on-mom-and-dad's-expense account type. My ruggedness fits right in at 'Palmer Square' with my leather jackets and frayed jeans: the way oil and vinegar mix! That said, I enjoy my outlaw status at Princeton's angled walkways and shops and cliche coffee houses. When I enter Small World Coffee or order up at The Yankee Doodle Tap Room the women visibly gasp at my long locks and muscles in disbelief! People either think I am an astrophysicist on a hallucinogenic or a Greaser from the 1950s. The Rebel Chef has what is sorely needed in this town: frassos. Palmer Square is where all the ritzy brats in this town go to buy their $500 undershirts, Choo-choo train toys and loafers. It's a lit-up snazzy horseshoe shaped little park with some sign posts, historical markers, restaurants, bars, clothes stores, arches and bookshops. People come to walk poodles. It gets busy around here between about 10am until 3pm, after that all the monocled scientists and 'an athletic scholarship in high jump bought me my way to a degree in biology' - types go to their small dorms for long naps. Palmer Square is nonetheless an archaic but valued (if for its aura and celebrated window shopping) nexus and hub for the hamlet of Princeton. Every now and again when I come through here - I grab a pint and some bar food and enjoy the seasons. Palmer Square Review: 5

Returned for another visit. Saw the Yelp score has taken a little hit. Service was excellent as…read moreusual, the restaurant is still clean and comfortable and has a casual atmosphere. The bar selection is still very good and they have a very nice craft beer selection along with the standards you'd expect. Pricing has increased but very slightly and still offers good value for the meals provided. The specials are enticing and the Seafood Arrabbiata was excellent for a non-Italian focused establishment. The Salmon dish was equally delicious. Overall another please t experience and as consistent as always in my many visits both logged on Yelp and off Yelp. I still recommend City Streets for a relaxed night out and a good time. Solid 4 star experience.

I came as a surprise to visit friends, two who are regular customers... I enjoyed my red blend…read more wines, they enjoyed their beers I got to taste the calamari and the mozzarella sticks and they were delicious the. We put on some music - danced salsa .. I've been told they have live music on Saturdays -so I gotta return .. but the vibes were good- the people enjoying their drinks-- Calm but fun

PRINCETON: A beloved local dive bar in the heart of downtown, Ivy Inn is known for its cheap…read moredrinks, tasty bar food, and dog-friendly outdoor patio. We especially loved the shaded seating under the big tent that is perfect for staying cool while hanging out with your pup. The vibe is super friendly; we had a blast chatting with regulars and bartender Adam. Just a heads-up: dogs are welcome until sundown, since things get lively here once the party kicks off. It is a great spot to grab a drink, mingle, and unwind. Cash only!

We were in Princeton for a lacrosse game and was looking for a place to grab a drink. From the…read moreoutside it doesn't look like it's even open but we took a tug on the door! Simple basic college town tavern. Adam the bartender is great! It was so good we went back the next day for lunch. Huge sandwiches! Definitely a place to visit. However, know ahead of time they are CASH only! But there is an ATM on the premises.

On 03/29/26 my husband & I came & checked out Lyberry Cafe. The ambiance in the Cafe was very…read morebright & welcoming! Lots of fresh artwork and a lot of seating options! Perfect for a quick coffee date or coming to work on something either for work or school! I got a hot Matcha Latte, I will say it was a little strong for my liking but that is my own fault I should have asked for honey to sweeten it. My husband & I ordered lunch from there as well! He ordered a sandwich which I have a picture for & i ordered a Kale salad whicg was so delicious! The food was very flavorful! It is also a 10 min drive for us which was convenient & nice! Will definitely come back to visit & try more things!

About a year ago we decided to brew our coffee at home using quality beans and high speed grinder…read morein order to save money and drink better coffee. We succeeded in both respects, saving over $20 a week in Java fees and thoroughly enjoying our handiwork as we controlled our filtered water and fresh ingredients throughout the process. But, yesterday I found myself out and about - out of coffee and about to take drastic action to remedy this problem. I looked up as I drove through Cranbury, NJ, and saw a sign for Lyberry Cafe in a newish commercial strip on the south side of town. The Universe provides. I pulled in, parked and walked in to a chill large warehouse-looking space with painted library walls on one end with comfy leatheresque easy chairs and small tables for privacy, and a long row of tables/wooden benches/chairs along running the length of the deep room and partially across from the service area. I had to acknowledge feeling passing strange being in a cafe for the first time in a long while, but I managed to check their menu and order a small Americano to go before taking a seat at the end table closest to the door. Why not sit and relax for a few before returning to my wheels? It wasn't crowded around noon, and the folks seemed like they were settled in for a while. Some working; most chatting. I sipped the strong steaming hot joe. Yep! Definitely strong enough to remove the wearies and retune me up for my afternoon agenda. Still, couldn't help feeling a little out of place. Just spending money for commercial coffee, once so commonplace; but now so strangely wasteful put me in touch with how transitory some habits are. Three average caffeinated stars for the ho-hum of this or any such consumption outpost. I think I have lost my Lyberry card.

What a cool little cafe to have inside a student center! Way better than the bigger cafeteria…read moredownstairs. Very vegan-friendly, and there's even live music at night! The staff were friendly and chatty. The Princeton students were friendly too. I love that Cafe Vivian had vegan chicken salad, vegan tuna salad, cheese-free pizza, vegetable sushi, and even cartons of soy milk!

One of my favorite places on campus…read more It's a little pricy, but at least you know you get 100% organic, high-quality food, mostly locally sourced. They only have sandwiches and pizzas (plus a few packaged items like sushi) but I guess that's what students seem. Too bad it's only open till 8 pm now.

I recently attended an engagement at The Nassau Club and it was truly an elegant experience…read more Everyone there was wonderful. It was like stepping back in time.

Conveniently located near the center of town, they have some parking on site, which is fantastic. I…read morewas lucky enough to snag the very last parking spot when I dined here with a few friends. The two cars directly behind me were out of luck. Although the guy I spoke with on the phone a couple of days earlier about the menu had been quite snooty and condescending, the waiters in person were a lovely and helpful lot. Service was excellent throughout. The food was traditional American fare (steak, roasted purple potatoes, sautéed veggies, etc.). Although tasty, the meal lacked creativity, imagination, or flair. You can request a vegan entree. It consists of a very large, uninspired plate of zucchini, eggplant, and asparagus swimming in oil, which while not terribly interesting or inventive, was surprisingly filling. Hopefully that was oil, not butter! Neither would have been even better, quite frankly. I don't understand why some chefs are afraid to let the natural flavors of the foods they prepare shine through. Somehow they mistake dowsing food in grease and having it drown in fat as cooking... For dessert, we had the chocolate cake and cheesecake. Both were rich, although there was nothing interesting or unique about the Club's pedestrian interpretations. It was quite clear they don't have a pastry chef. Ambiance was OK. It's quiet in the dining room, but not particularly intimate or private. They do have separate dining spaces/rooms for group functions. All-in-all, meh after several visits. There are certainly better dinner venues around town.

Takes 1/2 an hour to get hot dogs served. Service is slow…read more Unless you're getting chips and beer, go somewhere else.

I'm hesitant to give a glowing review of The Bog because, if word gets out about how good this…read moreplace is, it might become too busy. First off, I'm not a golfer and likely never will be. It's sort of the same feeling I have about becoming a zombie--too much walking. That said, the service here is top-notch. The staff, especially Erica and Mike, learns your name and make you feel genuinely welcome. The specials are always interesting and unique, and the menu, combined with the specials, is surprisingly creative and high-quality. Additionally, they have a well-curated bar and tap collection.

As a senior graduating this year, I have nothing but gratitude for both the First Campus Center…read morelate meal hall and also the tireless workers that staff it. A hub for student activity and late night stragglers, the Princeton student experience would not be the same without Frist. Late meal credits here for the first two years were incredibly clutch lol. Highly recommend the Sushi, Chipotle Bowls, or even something from the Asian station. The fried chicken sandwich, Mozzarella sticks, and french fries are also to die for. Seating can be limited during rush hours (especially during the school year around 7:30-9pm), and the bathrooms are located in the basement so that can be a pain. Other than that though, I'll be sorely missing Frist late meal gallery in the months to come after I leave the orange bubble. Long live late meal.

Quite possibly in the upper echelons of dining in the greater Princeton area. When accessibility is…read moreconsidered for students, as well as affordability for those on the dining plan, the options at Frist are quite honestly hard to beat. Although at first seeming like that of a typical food court, the food at Frist manages to always surpass your expectations. The Pizza slices are outrageous, clocking in at over a pound for a less than four dollar slice. The fries and burger from the grill are greasy and indulgent enough to satisfy the naughtiest of my cravings, and the carne asada from the burrito station quite literally knocked my socks off the first few bites. What must not be missed are the David's cookies, on display in a bright case for all to see. At the beginning of a busy night, hundreds of these cookies are piled in only to be soon devoured by hungry underclassmen. These cookies have single handedly defined my Princeton experience. By far the best commercially available chocolate chunk cookie I've even, some of my best nights and worst nights on campus have been accompanied by anywhere from 3-8 of these morsels of heaven. A bite of these cookies causes minor cookiegasm in the consumer, and is sure to remind any faint cookie connoisseur what true love is. As a rising upperclassmen who will lose the infamous "Late Meal" benefit of the dining plan, I will by far miss these cookies the most. Lastly, the workers are great. They're there to serve you food and make sure you keep a smile on my face. A few days ago, I decided to risk it for the biscuit and go for the Kathi Roll from the grill (forking DELICIOUS). The grill attendant picked one up from the tray and tossed it on the flame, only soon to diagnose it as too stale to serve. With the gusto of Curry shooting from three, he picked that jawn up with his tongs and yeeted it straight across the room without a second thought, leaving me baffled and amazed. Last night, the grill attendant deviously tried to bribe me for my 16 inch cheesesteak, what a sly guy!! Just today, the cashier went through her typical rounds of asking me how many cookies I was carrying out in the plain, brown, nondescript Frist cookie bag. Too embarrassed to share the real number I was harboring, I went with a casual five. With a grin on her face, she remarked "I don't care how many you got in there Sugar, do well on your exams." This attitude is precisely what makes Frist the haven it is. Quick, delicious, accessible, and affordable food for students who sometimes just need to indulge in something that they'll feel sitting in their stomach for hours to come. For better or for worse, much of my first two years at Princeton will be remembered by late nights at Frist winding down on the rickety wooden chairs with some good nomz to keep me going.