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    Panera Bread

    2.5 (134 reviews)
    InexpensiveSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Messed up grilled cheese
    Jesse H.

    it keeps getting worse! I'm a glutton for punishment I suppose. Also, this is the third time this week the restaurant has had NO CLEAN DISHES for eating in person. and no warning customers until they've made the food already.

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    Bob M.

    Ok! Being single sometimes means I go out more often or don't feel like just cooking for myself. Out shopping at Target, is was getting late and I was hungry. This Panera Bread is located right off Rt1 in West Windsor, NJ, Nassau Park Shopping Center. You all know with all the changes, they accept mobile orders, in store pickup and I also believe they will still bring it to your car when you arrive, you may want to just double check that though. I went for my normal Fuji Apple Chicken Salad with extra chicken, extra avocado, extra onion, no tomatoes and extra dressing. Just as expected the order came out complete with all the extras I asked for. This Panera is clean, and food service was speedy!

    Exterior overflowing garbage
    Stephanie S.

    Ok this is by far the worst Panera I've ever visited. It's filthy. The Asian Sesame Salad had dark meat chicken and was drenched in dressing. Literally I'm eating my bread. And so are the birds btw bc the exterior trash cans are overflowing with garbage. Embarrassing. Do better Panera Princeton.

    Ariel W.

    Racism or pure laziness? After waiting 10 minutes in line behind one woman, the cashier gives me an attitude. But I let it slide, after all you're the one working for $8 an hour... not me. So After receiving my order which specifically said "no pickle" due to my allergy..... there's a pickle on my sandwich. This has happened 3 times at this location, so I go back in and ask to speak to the manager. The manager apologized and said he'll make it himself. So he "re-made" the sandwich......and left a nice little surprise in it. Not even bothering to go back for a complete refund which I should've gotten in the first place. If I was white this would've been handled much differently and I would've gotten an actual fresh sandwich lol. TAKE A LOOK AT THIS LOVELY PIC POSTED BELOW! Welcome to Princeton. Where the people who can actually afford to LIVE here get treated like the people who ONLY WORK HERE. Haha, simply ridiculous.

    Half "Spicy Thai Chicken Salad" and half "Frontega Chicken Panini" with side of baguette (somewhat burnt)
    Huda S.

    I've been here several times in the past, but my Most recent visit was here for dinner with a friend. We came in around 8:30 PM for dinner. The cafe was fairly empty and quiet which was nice. I find that this specific Panera has a very nice ambiance and spacious seating accommodations. Both my friend and I placed our orders in the screens in the front of the cafe. I ordered a "You Pick Two" meal consisting of a half "Spicy Thai Chicken Salad" and a half "Frontega Chicken Panini." I switched out the chipotle mayo for white bean purée, which I an a huge fan of. I also ordered with a side of bread. Overall my meal was tasty, and I found that the sandwich portion was generous. I've had past issues where some sandwiches are made very inconsistently in size. However, this time my only issue was the taste and quality of the baguette. The baguette at Panera is a favorite of mine. However, this time the outside was very hard and tasted over cooked. Overall, my experience was good. The server who brought out our meals was friendly, and the orders were made accurately. I would recommend this specific Panera to anyone looking for a good cafe.

    Spicy Thai salad with Mediterranean sandwich
    Vijay A.

    Not a fan of chain restaurants but this one is an exception. Fresh vibrant salads, healthy and tasty sandwiches. Kids adore the mac and cheese here. Fairly good customer service and beautiful outdoor seating during summers! And of course the bagels with the blueberry cream cheese is such a yummy start to the day :)

    Probably the worst Panera I have visited. It's just a dump. So dirty you'd wonder how that are keeping their license! Never ever! They serve "For Here" food in go boxes, with no silverware (yes, for a soup) and you'd have to really beg for one. The person in the counter give an attitude that his kidney is asked. Restroom is unusable, probably never cleaned throughout the day! Never hot water or coffee! Most of them sate out of stock!

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    Food was good and service was fast. I would go again. Kudos what else needs to be said here??

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    Always love their sandwiches. Great good and fresh ingredients. Wonderful service too

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    Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisines - Pan Fried Potatoes - excellent!

    Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisines

    4.2(117 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Of all the restaurants we have patronized, Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine in Princeton is one of…read morethe best ever, by far! The menu is extensive with emphasis on Turkish dinning. Four of us dined there each having a different meal, plus delicious appetizers & balloon bread. Service was superb with a wait staff that is fully knowledgeable about all of the dishes on the menu. We intend to go back many many more times.

    An upscale chi chi Mediterranean joint…read more The emphasis is on elaborate dishes with the strategy of raising the tab. If you are going to charge me more by being fancy, You had better be fancy and good. Fortunately Aspendo's delivers. * * * I was there on an academic lunch with an exciting scholar. That kind of thing can happen in a restaurant next to the Princeton campus. This is one of the dangers of eating in a college town. So most of my observational powers and intellectual energy were turned towards general issues of demographic processes and global welfare and the way that these could be re-positioned in the social sciences. There was elaborate stuff going into my mouth. I was paying more attention to the elaborate stuff going into my ears. What was going into my mouth seemed overly fussy for what it was. But it was not unpleasant. * * * Had the agenda been a romantic evening, There been a bottle of wine on the table and The goal being to make the dinner last forever, Elaborate interesting dishes could have been welcome. So this place has its uses.

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    Inside of dining area

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    Hummus with Pastirma

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    Lan Ramen - N7. Scallion and Ginger Noodles

    Lan Ramen

    4.1(637 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Freshly made food with authentic flavors. The chow fun is chewy and bouncy. Rice is fluffy and…read morefilling

    One of my friends told me about this restaurant so I decided to give it a try. The restaurant is…read morelocated on the lower level of the entire building. The restaurant looked very clean with no garbage or debris on the floors or on the tables. The staff: The staff here are friendly, and they greet you and thank you with a welcoming smile. Prices: The prices here are pretty much similar to other ramen/noodle shops anywhere you go. Basically, it is a decent price for what you get now a days. Taiwanese popcorn chicken: This was cooked thoroughly and was delicious when you bite into it. This was definitely worth ordering if you decide to come here. Ultimate Lanzhou beef noodles: My brother said this noodle soup was not spicy at all. In fact it had too much of the black vinegar taste instead. The beef was cooked thoroughly, and the noodles were just all right with nothing special. Lanzhou beef noodles: The soup base for this noodle soup was very bland as if it was just soaking in water. The beef did not have flavor but was cooked thoroughly. The noodles would have tasted a bit better if the soup base had a little flavor to it. Overall: I might give this place a try again if I ever come back down to the Princeton area. Otherwise, I probably would not take the 1-hour drive down here just to dine at this noodle shop. A suggestion would be that they should try to perfect the soup base as the noodles are already good.

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    Lan Ramen - D1 Black Sesame Munchkin ($8 for 5 pieces) - worse than in the past. Black sesame filling is too sweet and tastes storebought.

    D1 Black Sesame Munchkin ($8 for 5 pieces) - worse than in the past. Black sesame filling is too sweet and tastes storebought.

    Lan Ramen - N5 Beijing Zha Jiang Mian ($16) - not good, really oily yet watered down tasting. Noodles are too soft.

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    N5 Beijing Zha Jiang Mian ($16) - not good, really oily yet watered down tasting. Noodles are too soft.

    Agricola Eatery - Tuna Tartare

    Agricola Eatery

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$$

    Good food , lively vibrant ambience, and good company makes for a great evening . The service was…read moregood except they missed the occasion we were celebrating and didn't care to bring out a candle with the dessert we ordered . As we were leaving I reconfirmed it with the person at the host's desk ( seemed to be the manager) , who apologized and said maybe our waiter missed it . But it was a noticeable miss that cannot be overlooked, as that was the purpose of our dinner here. End of the meal, our family's spirits fell flat, but we still sang and celebrated sans the petty candle. Now on to the food and drinks... Mocktails were delicious, colorful, and eye-catching . We tried all 3 on the menu and loved it. Appetizers galore filled our table ... Bang Bang cauliflower had a medley of sweet & sour flavors. Hummus pita board - Warm grilled pita was a table favorite with the small portion of hummus and fresh crisp veggies. Harvest salad - crisp lettuce, feta cheese, walnuts, poached and fresh sliced pear, cucumbers, and watermelon radish with rose vinaigrette made this extra special. Crispy calamari - great pairing with pickled veggies and arugula basil aioli. We ordered an assortment of entrees with all seafood choices . Salmon with risotto , Halibut & Branzino cooked to perfection served with flavorful sides. For dessert, it was the warm brownie with vanilla ice cream and peanut butter cup . The brownie was soft and not too sweet, slightly warm and it vanished in a few seconds. Peanut butter cup was a dense donut texture with candied peanuts We hoped that at least one of the desserts would be served with a candle as we were celebrating a birthday but they missed it and didn't care enough despite letting them know when marking the reservation. I loved everything about the experience at Agricola, but their lack of attention to detail stuck out like a sore thumb , as the poor communication between their front desk and wait staff dampens the guests' experience , making it a not-so-great finish .

    Another fine meal at Agricola. The Calamari was light and flavorful without being overwhelmed by…read morethe breading. My Salmon was superb along with service that was right on time. In contrast to their far more expansive location in Morristown, the Princeton location is noticeably more "intimate" with Manhattan inspired table crowding. Not enough to detract from a wonderful meal but certainly worth noting. Five stars all day long. PS... no credit card surcharge. A surprise that certainly puts a smile on my face.

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    Agricola Eatery - Beautiful ambiance.  Great vibe.

    Beautiful ambiance. Great vibe.

    Agricola Eatery - Roasted Local Mushroom Medley

    Roasted Local Mushroom Medley

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    Terakawa Ramen - Rice ball was tasty. Comes with spicy mayo dip on the side.

    Terakawa Ramen

    4.5(439 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Slurp, slurp -- ahhhhhh. What's happiness? Happiness is a bowl of ramen where, when you close your…read moreeyes, your soul and tastebuds meet in Nirvana. That is what you get when you get great eats at Terakawa Ramen. As you enter, you'll notice the wall murals with the chefs on one side and the opposite wall has anime customers slurping their ramen. Yes, it's perfectly fine to make those loud slurping noises to show your appreciation for a great bowl of ramen. Here's what was ordered: - Signature Terakawa Ramen - 4.5/5 stars Boasted of rich, lovingly homemade pork bone soup with a good amount of sliced roast pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, ginger, scallions, and a jammy egg. The straight thin noodles were al dente. They maintained their texture in the broth, brilliantly. The broth was deep and flavorful. - Pork belly Donburi - 4.5/5 stars The juicy tender pork belly was plentiful, sliced perfectly as their we're not too thick nor paper thin. Their flavor was rich, savory with a balance of sweetness from the soy dashi sauce. Elegantly layered in top of a humongous bowl of seasoned rice, along with a sprinkle of scallions, pickled radishes, and sesame seeds. The photo on their menu does not do it justice. I would have loved a jammy egg to be included to bring the dish to the next level. - Gyoza - 3.5/5 stars 5 pieces of Pan-fried gyoza dumplings with their dumpling sauce. I would prefer them to have been fried a bit more. The balance between their pork and cabbage was even. They were delightfully light in both taste and texture. The service was very good. Both Willie, the owner, and a charming waiter named Sung served us. Sung kept coming over checking in to attest our cups were full, and if we needed anything else. I was told the have two locations: Philadelphia and the one we're dining at, Princeton Junction, NJ. Both locations serve homemade recipes from the Kumamoto region of Japan. If ramen is your love language, this place will absolutely speak to your soul.

    Definitely get the spicy ramen. Absolutely worth it .. the portion sizes are hefty and the pork is…read moresooo tender .. would definitely go back.

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    Terakawa Ramen - Kool vibe

    Kool vibe

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    Croquette

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    Kristines - Warm Bread Served

    Kristines

    4.1(201 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$$

    Here I go again--another French bistro I absolutely adore…read more Christine's French Bistro is everything you want in a cozy, decadent French spot: small, intimate, softly lit with sconces, and anchored by a beautiful bar you can dine at or just sip champagne and linger. Let's be honest--I come here for one reason: the soufflés. They are my kryptonite. Sweet or savory, they never disappoint. I've had the chocolate (rich, decadent, flawless), though I'm still chasing my ultimate favorite--the elusive Grand Marnier soufflé. One day... Beyond that: * Mussels + champagne = always a win * Service is warm and welcoming * Prices feel fair for the quality and experience This place has become part of my ritual when I'm in the area. I'll fly into Newark Liberty International Airport, hop on the Amtrak Acela, get off in Princeton, head straight here, and yes--plan my trip around a soufflé. No regrets. The location is perfect--right in the heart of Princeton, which is one of those charming, walkable towns with tree-lined streets and that classic, almost European feel. There's garage parking nearby, but honestly, once you're there, you won't need your car. Perfect for: * Date night * Dessert and champagne with friends * Solo bar seating (highly recommend) Bottom line: Elegant, cozy, and worth going out of your way for--especially if you love a proper soufflé. Life's too short not to eat well. Go make it happen.

    Very disappointed. To begin, the first basket of bread was stale and cold. One small pat of butter…read morefor a table of 3. 2 of our group ordered the steak frites and the steak was tough and full of gristle which made it inedible. There were literally 8 French fries on the plate and they were cold. I understand restaurants are trying to cut costs but potatoes are still cheap. One diner had the lamb special which was supposed to be served with a sauce but was dry and flavorless. The accompanying black rice was just there. The only positive was our server who was helpful and friendly. This is Princeton for Pete's sake. Most of the patrons have been to France and know good dining.

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    Kristines - French Bistro (Interior Seating)

    French Bistro (Interior Seating)

    Kristines - 6oz Hanger Steak, Poached Eggs & Breakfast Potatoes

    6oz Hanger Steak, Poached Eggs & Breakfast Potatoes

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    Olsson's Fine Foods - Homemade Mac and Cheese ($15 large)

    Olsson's Fine Foods

    4.3(94 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    An exclusive cheese shop with abundance of unique pantry staples and crackers and sauces offering…read more a limited soup n sandwich menu Sandwich we tried was the #1 beat seller Newton on sourdough- it was a new take on the grilled cheese with the addition of caramelized onions and crisp apples The sandwich was delicious to my liking . May not be everyone's favorite as it is not your classic grilled cheese . The 5 year cheddar cheese that we tasted was awesome . Other unique crackers , mustards jams and spread were amazing to look at but quite expensive. I may be able to buy some of these at. Slower price at Whole Foods or other specialty stores. They staff was vey friendly and quick in making our sandwich. It a tight space with more room for all the items on display and limited space for customers. You can definitely try this place for their grilled cheese and soup and other little finds if your are willing to splurge

    Husband and I both ordered combo which is half a sandwich and small mac & cheese. I will say the…read moremac & cheese was ok, needed some salt, pepper, to me it was bland or maybe add some sharp cheddar. It's a cheese shop, possibilities are endless. He had a ham and brie and I had brie and fig jam. Sandwiches were kind of small for the price. Drinks are expensive. But I guess considering the area, maybe it's not. Employee who first greeted us was very friendly and answered questions we had. Service was pretty quick although if you are paying by card, you have to pay at a kiosk outside and can only pay cash inside unless you are buying cheese or meats or anything else from the store. Not sure why you can't order food inside. Place was cute although very small.

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    Olsson's Fine Foods - Delight Me Baguette

    Delight Me Baguette

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