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Princeton Tea House

4.3 (133 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Jennifer L.

Atmosphere: 5 I love the decor in this restaurant! Each seating arrangement has its own charm and they're all so instagram ready! They have an electronic menu as well as a paper menu. I found the electronic one a bit cumbersome, but their paper one is fine. Just note that there is a hot and cold drink label on the right edge of the menu to indicate whether the listed items are cold or hot. Service: 5 The service tended to be on the slower side. Once you've ordered, it does take a while for the tea and food to arrive. Although, I do think the brewing of the tea takes a few minutes. If you're seated in the booth tucked towards the front of the restaurant, make sure you really wave to flag them down. They don't really come to you. Flavors: 5 I'm so impressed with their tea! I love it. Especially the hot ones that come in a pot. So worth it and the tea is so flavorful. The desserts are also really good. They aren't too sweet and perfectly balances with tea! I recently tried their lunches and had their turkey sandwich. Their bread is perfectly toasted. I didn't want mayo in it, but they didn't offer anything else to put in place of it.... Like mustard. So the sandwich came out kind of basic. It came with a salad which was pretty basic too. Sadly, the sandwiches that my mom and husband ordered didn't come with the buns pictured. My mom ordered the sukiyaki one which has a baguette in the photo, but came with toast bread like mine. My husband's was supposed to come with a hamburger type bun, but also came with toast. I asked the waitress and she said they are all come with toast bread instead. Overall, I'd go there again. Their turkey sandwich is definitely not worth it. Their desserts and teas are great though!

Rachel B.

Cutely decorated tea house with an Asian flare, located in a nothing strip mall in Princeton. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in considering how the rest of the strip looked. This place could have fit in perfectly in the heart of downtown Princeton. My husband and I had afternoon tea here to celebrate 5 years together. The tea sandwiches were nice and pastries overall were good. They have an electronic ordering system so you'd only interaction with the staff to ask questions and for them to bring your food and explain the items if needed. I ordered the Jasmine tea to go with my food and unfortunately it seems the water they used to brew the tea was way too hot. I'm an avid tea drinker--Jasmine should be a delicate floral tea, and this had come out rather bitter, a sign that the leaves had been burnt. The temperature of the water would have been appropriate for pu-erh or maybe an oolong, but not for any green or Jasmine tea leaf! I would have expected a tea house to know this and prepare the water temperature appropriately. We will probably come here again at some point since the food was good, but I will be sticking with pu-erhs or perhaps an oolong for next time.

Catt A.

The concept is very cute, but the food is average at best. If the food can be better and fresher, I would definitely be a frequent visitor.

B7. Mango Black Tea
Meghann A.

Great food, service was okay-- slow at times. Very cute place! I had the mango black tea, which was very good. We shared the salted crispy chicken as an appetizer and I had beef sukiyaki burger, which was delicious. I would recommend! Would be nice if there was one in north Jersey!

D8. Mille Feuille
Heily P.

Came by with some friends and we all just got one desert each and we were all so pleased! I got a mango mielle,, fríend got a strawberry shortcake and the other lava cake. The service is great with a little robot that brings your food over. The deserts were soo good. I will def be visiting one closer to home

Tea for three people $99
pam s.

The tea trays of food are top notch, special, beautiful to every fresh detail. All the pastries a flaky, light, fresh. The tiny sandwiches are pretty and delicious. A lot of assortments of tea to chose from and always hot since it is served on a warming candle. There is a neat little robot which drives around bringing your tea and food, then a server pours your first cup of tea. We went for a Christmas lunch w our female family and it was a special treat. I would have given 5 stars but the decor wasn't very up to date ( we didn't care but others might). The atmosphere was festive, fun, laughter from other tables, upbeat, and good. Very enjoyable place.

Daniel T.

TLDR: Modern Asian take on high tea Located in a strip mall, Prince Tea House is a cozy little space with bright lighting and friendly staff. We came by to try the tea set for two, which though pricey (as it always seems to be), was a delightful splurge. Prince Tea house features Asian flavors and pastries - a refreshing, fun spin on the typical English finger foods. Our options of tea was close to what you might find in a bubble tea shop or Chinese restaurant. I opted for a milk tea rather than a traditional tea - it was similar to a warmed tea that you would buy at a chain tea shoo ( a plus in my book) The friendly staff paired with warm ambience made the experience a novel delight

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Pam M.

I actually was supposed to go here when they first opened this location through a Yelp invite to review and I got sick and didn't go, have been meaning to go for I'm guessing must be 4 plus years now. I expected it to be a free standing building or nearer to the heart of the town of Princeton, was surprised when the GPS brought us to a strip mall, with an Amish farmers market and a dollar store. Nonetheless we went in, they had a cute little sign and we were seated by a quiet young girl, who also became our waitress. The menu was quite extensive as far as teas, drinks, their food options were limited, not the normal "tea-house" food, definitely an Asian flare, which I didn't expect but I was pleasantly surprised. Their menu was extensive, offering appetizers, salads, sandwiches and "afternoon teas" for one, two, or 3 which composed of mini sandwiches, scones, mini desserts & tea of your choice. I believe their tea menu was the biggest I've ever seen, varieties of green, black, white, oolong, herbal, milk, fruity, iced, bubble, a variety of other beverages and mocktails. We all decided on teas and sandwiches, we had 2 Prince Passion Fruit Tea & English Toffee Milk Tea. For sandwiches we decided on 2 avocado sandwiches and a turkey sandwich. Here's why I didn't give 4 or 5 stars, you had to order using the QR code, on the menu there was an option for zero sugar on the app. one sugar was the lowest option and we wrote in the notes, sugar on the side. So after looking at the extensive menu we were then told to use the QR Code which took a long time to do. At one point we heard this strange noise above the music then a "pet me" we turned around to this "BOT" scared us at first then we laughed, it passed us bringing food & tea to another table. I thought cool, we get our own food from there, the hostess/waitress is for seating & questions. But when our "kitty bot" came with our food/tea the waitress, petted her & pressed buttons on the bots command, but also gave us our tea & plates. Seemed redundant. Tea had sugar in it and sugar was given on the side in a bowl! Presentation was lovely, tea (although too sweet) was lovely and sandwiches were ok. I may try again with the "afternoon tea"? We weren't rushed, we were allowed to sit and chat as long as we wanted. Loved the tea, not the sandwiches, may be better to go for tea and dessert? Very cute place and tea sets are adorable.

Maria S.

This location was priced fairly, but the way it operates is hard to navigate: 1. You have to make a reservation for a booth, but their reservation system wasn't working. 2. Even if you order before another table, depending on what machine is bringing out their food, that other table could get their food must faster. 3. Many of my food items were hard/stale. I expected the cake and toast to be made fresh, not earlier in the morning (as the waitress informed me it was). 4. The store is often closed for parties, but they don't put signs up indicating that. We walked into a bridal shower not realizing they were holding a private party. It's cute and not expensive, but I wouldn't come here again.

Adrienne M.

Prince Tea House is truly a gem! I visited on a Sunday with my friend around lunch and was seated immediately. This place is so cute! The ambiance, the food and the service were all amazing. I had my eyes set on the brown sugar boba crepe cake. We decided to try a bunch of different menu items such as: - Jardin Tropical Tea - Brown Sugar Bubble Crepe Cake - Strawberry Shortcake - Sweet Potato Fries - Twister Fries - Turkey Club - Vegan Sandwich The food is brought out on a robot too, how cool! All the food was delish! They have a huge variety of teas which I love. You can order straight from your phone which limits the waiter/customer interaction which is fine (an introverts dream LOL). This place is perfect for a celebration. I saw them setting up a baby shower in the back that was so cute. I highly recommend this place for any celebration!

Care to share some tea?  ヽ(^。^)ノ
Brenda C.

Once upon a time, my girlfriends and I went to Alice's Tea Cup in NYC where we feasted on finger sandwiches, scones complete with homemade clotted cream and raspberry preserves, and of course, wonderful pots of tea. While central New Jersey has a few places for high tea, none came close to Alice's Tea Cup. Then I heard about an Asian-European place that serves fusion desserts, brunch, and afternoon tea. I'm intrigued. Off we went and arrived at a run-down-looking strip mall which will make you question if you even arrived at the correct address. It should be noted, parking is a breeze as they have a community parking lot. Upon seeing the restaurant's signage, we concluded we did arrive at the right address. Definitely, "looks can be deceiving" because once you walk through their doors, you will be magically transported into a warm, relaxing, and immaculate tea parlor. Quite a stark contrast to the outside. We were warmly greeted by the hostess and she sat us at a booth.  After scanning their digital menu, we decided on their famous Afternoon Tea for Two. A fun kitty cat robotic- server appeared shortly with our teapots. In case you didn't know, you can also adjust the level of sweetness for your teapots. Soon after, the adorable robot-server was back with our three-tiered tray, as it sang a Happy Birthday song to me since we were celebrating my birthday. Hearing the robot-server singing was priceless. LoL. The three-tiered trays consist of more desserts than actual finder sandwiches which were a bit disappointing to me but Hubby loved that. The desserts are decadent and not overly sweet, thankfully. Is this place worth the trip back?  We definitely want to try their appetizers and sandwiches as we spied some other patrons enjoying them. Plus Hubby is hooked on sweet milk tea and their desserts. You can have your cake and then some.

Angelica J.

I came here with my boyfriend on New Year's Eve, and it was such a great experience! The staff are very accomodating and gave us recommendations to their favorite desserts. The cafe is also aesthetically pleasing and beautiful. Great place for meeting up with friends and family. My boyfriend and I ordered Earl Grey Milk Tea, Purple Yam Souffle, and Mille Feuille. They were all very delicious! The desserts were not too sweet, which I liked! My favorite was the Purple Yam Souffle. It was just the perfect consistency and it went well with the vanilla ice cream. We originally wanted to get the Purple Yam crepe, but it was all sold out by the time we went. I would highly recommend going earlier in the day if you would like to try their different crepes! Overall, both my and my boyfriend had a great time here! We loved the desserts we ordered and will come back for more!

D1. Green Tea Mille Crepe Cake
Jahnavi Y.

Had such a fun experience at Prince Tea House! The food/desserts are delicious and the tea is also fantastic! This is the perfect place to catch up with friends over a warm cup of tea. I came with two friends on a Sunday afternoon. We called ahead to place our name on the waitlist and were seated right away. There was a lot of people waiting to be seated, so I would definitely recommend calling ahead, especially during busier times. They have a way to order from your table using your phone. However, it did not work for us and we had to order with a staff member. Unfortunately, when we came, they were VERY busy and not well-staffed. So it was a bit difficult to order items and they took a while to bring out our food/tea. They have a HUGE selection of teas (including bubble tea). There's also many desserts, sandwiches, and appetizers to pick from. We opted to share individual items rather than get the Afternoon Tea. The highlight of my visit was the green tea crepe cake! It was so sweet and tasty and perfect for sharing. We also got the purple yam soufflé and fruit toast, both of which come with a scoop of ice cream and were amazing! The twister fries were average, but a good break from the other sweet desserts we got. Overall, I absolutely loved the tea, desserts, and decor! I'll definitely be coming back here again soon to try more of their teas (hopefully during a less busy time).

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How are they for people with peanut allergies?

I can't comment on peanut allergies specifically, but someone in my group had an allergy to seafood including all fish and shellfish. When we ordered, we were asked about any allergies, this allergy was disclosed, and the server made it clear that… Read more

Do you receive cash/have online payment?

We accept cash, credit card and apple pay. there is no online payment yet. Thank you!

Is it handicap accessible?

Yes. It is.

What items on your menu are suitable for vegetarians / contain no alcohol?

They whole mente is vegetarian it is teas and deserts no alcohol is served there

Any gluten free options?

Plain teas that have no added flavorings are gluten-free. So is their Coconut Panna Cotta. Everything else served there, does contain gluten.

Do you have gift cards?

Hi Sharyl, Yes. we do have gift card. Thank you!

Do I need to make a reservation?

Hi Jenny, If you have party 6 people or less, you don't need to make a reservation.

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