Really good place for staying in the town!! Good coffee and great vibes! Live band is excellent!

Probably the best iced latte I've ever had! Glad I bypassed Starbucks and stopped in here instead while visiting Princeton for the first time. Appreciate the staff doing such a great job keeping people safe while they wait for their order! read more

Small World Coffee - Amazing iced oat milk latte on a hot day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Not sure what happened but this local coffee shop fell off the wagon for me. Their espresso roast tastes burnt and unenjoyably bitter. Honestly it's not a very smooth latte. I've had better in town and around. Also they've gone more corporate. Their new rewards system is terrible versus the old punch card. It used to be one free every 12 drinks (if you do a flavored latte it's like $72 spent) but now it's $5 off for every $100. Pretty terrible considering the earning margins for drinks are high. Also they didn't officially announce the retirement of the punch card - just stopped during COVID and then "word of mouth" for a few months. Pretty lame IMHO. As much as I like their staff, it seems like this coffee shop has become Starbucks lite. I'm no longer interested in supporting this establishment. The taste is meh and I feel they have coasted on "old" reputation. There are more places in town now with higher quality coffee. Try them instead. read more

Busy Sunday afternoon grabbed coffee and pastries with a friend :D both were delicious but I was a bit sad that oat milk cost $1 more read more

Small World Coffee - Raspberry Crumble Bar + Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

This place gives me basic, local, small town coffee shop vibes! It smells like delicious coffee, they have coffee in paper bags for sale, people are holding conversation by the windows & it's actually super cute. The line may seem dauntingly long, but it goes quicker than you would think. I got the lavender latte and my boyfriend got the cold brew. The lavender is seasonal so definitely go during the summer if you want to try it. I really enjoyed the lavender, but I didn't think it was sweet enough so I added one packet and it was PERFECT. The cold brew is sweeter than my BF has had at other places, but he didn't mind it. We also got two mini chocolate chip cookies!! They were good but a little TOO sweet for my taste. Unless you love your sugar, I wouldn't get them. There are places to sit inside and outside, the outside is more limited than the inside for sure. But, you can always pick up (ordering online is an option) and head to Palmers Square, or walk around with your coffee and explore the town. Overall, our order came out to about $12, which is kind of pricey but standard for a local coffee shop! The small size is also pretty large, I think its a 16oz, so if you're used to a size tall from starbucks, you're in for a treat. Parking is metered and semi-limited so I would leave a few minutes to search for it. Overall, worth a second visit, I'll be headed back to try a few different things! read more

Small World Coffee - Small Lavender Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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I enjoyed the cafe and ambiance. Had their iced latte and it was really good. Nice crowd too.

Coffee is great. Staff is amazing. Love the seating options great studying spot! Lines can get long but that just shows how amazing this place is! read more

Uses paper straws Mocha (hot) $4.25 - not enough coffee flavor, too milky Iced Americano 16 oz, $3.45 - strong, very good Cappuccino (hot) $3.75 - not enough coffee flavor Chocolate chip banana bread $2.95 - sweet, good amount of chocolate chips read more

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Nice coffee shop! Came in here today and got a latte. Service was fast and prices were maybe a little high but not crazy unreasonable. The latte was mega hot so I had to wait a long time before I could drink it, but it was pretty tasty. Overall, if you're in the area and looking for a coffee drink and maybe some baked goods, I think this spot is a pretty solid choice. read more

So, you are in Princeton wondering where to get a quick but great cup of coffee, tea, or a nice snack... this is the place to come. I like to come to small world and grab a good ice coffee and read a few news articles while I'm in town. It has a great atmosphere and there is always something good to snack on. Totally recommend! read more

Small World Coffee - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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I'm a HUGE FAN of small world coffee. It's my #1 favorite place to get work done in the Princeton area (wrote all my college essays here!), and the coffee never disappoints. I think my favorite part of SWC is definitely the vibe - the baristas are super nice, there are local paintings and event advertisement hanging all around, and the people here are either students working or people catching up. Reopening after COVID also feels very safe with tables distant from each other and a suggested stay time of 1 hour. read more

Small World Coffee - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

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All I have to say about the Tough Chai is WOW! The person at the counter warned me it's strong and he's not kidding! But, that's said in a good way. It's homemade and you can tell 100% that that's the case. This would be an awesome drink to have on a cold winter day (it's my mistake for ordering it on a 95 degree sunny day while walking 9 miles) but don't pass this drink up regardless. The coffee shop itself seems like "the shop" for Princeton University as it was packed on a Sunday afternoon in the middle of July. If you're in the area, I would recommend this place ten times over. read more

Small World Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Just ordered the chai and a ginger scone. Yum yum yum. I've read the reviews about the chai being too spicy or too strong. For me, I find it to be very medicinal. The chai has a strong ginger, cinnamon and cardamon taste. Drinking it makes me feel like I'm putting something healthy in my body. This may not be for everyone especially if you are afraid of spicy things. But if you're up to it. Yeah. This gets a thumbs up. The ginger scone was also very good accompanying the chai tea. Moist and not rock hard. read more

The coffee is fantastic but significantly overpriced. But so is most of the coffee in the Princeton area so if you are going to enjoy a cup, skip the Starbucks and come here. The hot chocolate and the chocolate brownie were good too! This coffee shop is busy and full of people at most times of the day so if want a table for yourself, come early. Or else be ready to squeeze for seating or just take it to go! read more

Small World Coffee - Chocolate brownie deliciousness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Bold drip coffee add that shot and you're good. Nice and cozy can get lots of work done but a bit noisy so bring your headphones.

The place is vert cute , food is good, and the service was excellent. The staff members are very friendly

Great coffee shop in a good location. The mocha latte was delicious and the staff really pays attention to making a good cup. Fair amount of selection. read more

Small World Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Overpriced for subpar coffee. This place is always packed but I still think it is overhyped.

Updating my review for Small World Coffee -- I definitely learned my lesson when it came to ordering their Tough Chai. This time I came, pandemic and all, and just needed a coffee to get me through the rest of the day. I absolutely loved the staff, as they were incredibly kind, and the guy behind the counter taking and making my order talked to me as if we had been good friends, which was incredibly refreshing. What I liked about their changes for COVID-19 was their outdoor seating! Directly outside the shop in the street, they added benches and tables. When I went at around 2pm, there was complete shade and it looked so comfortable to just sit out there to study, chill, and relax. I so wish I had the time to sit there and just read my book, because I know I'd enjoy it. I can't wait to come back once things calm down, or even just to sit outside and enjoy my coffee in the outdoor seating : ) read more

We are regulars here and their coffee never disappoints. We ordered their two Fall special today - pumpkin cream cold brew and golden milk. Both are delicious but $6.75 is definitely pricey for a small golden milk (oat milk). read more

Small World Coffee - Pumpkin cream cold brew Golden milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Great coffee. Lovely treats. Wished so lived closer to it. Large sitting areas too. Located right off Nassau street. Definitely visit if in area read more

Given the name of this place, shouldn't there be 300 brightly costumed audio-animatronic dolls dressed in costumes representing every country of the world? I was surprised there was neither a pastel-colored boat ride nor an irritatingly redundant song played over and over again until you want to take a rifle out and pretend it's a shooting gallery. No, this is the kind of place I remember fondly from my Berkeley days well before the Starbucks/WiFi era when coffeehouses were hangout spots for undergrads who actually conversed with one another. It's pretty spacious with plenty of tables in the back where students are on their laptops with their earphones on, of course. I was eavesdropping on at least one coffee date as the guy was talking the girl's ear off with highlights of his so-called life. I see the "Let's be friends" speech coming up very soon. As for me, I was looking for something a little sweet after having sushi at Ajihei down Nassau. I was lured by Cinnamon Raspberry Rugelach (a couple for $2.10) and a $2.95 Cafe au Lait that came generously in separate beakers of coffee and steamed milk (see photo). I don't think I've ever seen a DIY version of an au lait, but the approach certainly affords a lot to both a starving student and a thrifty corporate drone. The rugelach was pretty good, too, tasting much like fresh fig newtons. Oh wait, here comes the speech..."Roger, you're so sweet, but if I go out with you, it would be like dating my brother. I would love it if we can still be friends." Oh well, better luck next time, Roger. Perhaps the sight and sounds of 300 brightly costumed audio-animatronic dolls could cheer him up. It's a small world after all. COFFEE/RUGELACH - 4 stars...quantity matters when you're studying for finals, and you need a little rugelach to get you through life's rough patches AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...takes me back to my Berkeley days when I used a chisel and a tablet...I mean a stone tablet SERVICE - 3 stars...service with a smile TOTAL - 4 stars...not pulling all-nighters anymore, works for old fogies like me sometimes, too read more

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Very hipster cool digs with excellent coffee. Very Curt hipster too cool for customer service young guy at the register though. Lost a star because of it. He literally rolled his eyes when I asked if they had any heavy cream. read more

Small World Coffee - Indoors so hips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

I really fell in love with this place. Service was quick but friendly. The barista was kind enough to answer any questions I had as a new customer. Free wifi is awesome and also very much appreciated when travelling the US with no data plan to speak of ;) Loved the coffee so much I ended up taking a bag of beans home! Yay Small World! read more

Small World Coffee - Excellent coffee and service! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Good coffee, chill people, hip/ huge location; I'm down. (Situated in the heart of Princeton, parking is a bit of headache depending on when you're planning to come.) It's a great place to hang, because they're open pretty late compared to some of my favorite coffee shops in Philly. They've got an impressive variety of drinks and pastries and plenty of room to sit and spread out. While this place is awesome, it's definitely not a great place to go if you really need to study, because it's fairly busy and I imagine the general chaos, though not unbearable, would be too much for someone trying to really focus. There also didn't appear to be a large amount of plugs, if you need to charge your devices. All that being said, this is a great place to grab a snack and have a good conversation over good coffee. I was pleased with my decaf brew (I came here at 8:30pm!) read more

ICED MOCHA WITH OAT MILK AND 3 SHOTS OF ESPRESSOYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY I like STRONG coffee and LOTS of espresso Americano - supa strong Mocha- supa supa strong Normal coffee: full of flayvahhhh Scones: could use more sugar but still supah dupah read more

Your go-to coffee place on campus. It has a wonderful hipster vibe inside, with live music on weekends and small nooks to hang out, have casual meetings, or do your work. A few chargers and free wi-fi. The coffee itself is also great! My favorite is the Nola, the best cold brew mixed with some sweet cream. They are also famous for their tough chai - unfortunately, as chai lover, I am too weak for this and wished they had a milder version - but if you love spice (or if you kind of want your mouth to burn), try it! They're open now during Covid (no indoor seating), so go check it out! read more

Fantastic local coffee shop in Princeton, NJ. You can smell the beans from outside - so good! I tried the New Orleans Cold Brew - highly recommend it if you're in the mood for something cold and sweet. read more

Small World Coffee - New Orleans Cold Brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Strongest coffee I've ever had, don't recommend if you like sweet coffee. Also they still wear face masks with a large shield in front of them making it impossible to hear them. I tried the Iced mocha and didn't taste the mocha. read more

My main qualm with Small World is their chai. As someone whose go-to drink is chai (and especially masala chai), the Small World one is almost undrinkable. Under the guise of "authenticity," the Small World chai is loaded with cinnamon, to the point where it is literally painful to drink it. I've tried it twice and both times had to throw the entire drink out because there's just way, way too much cinnamon. However, Small World does have redeeming qualities! The iced NOLA coffee is a great drink for those who like coffee with hints of chocolate, and I'm almost a huge fan of their hot vanilla milk, which is slightly frothy and extremely comforting. The interior is quirky and does offer plenty of seating, but despite the abundance of tables, Small World is almost always full, regardless of the hour. Worth a visit! read more

This is a quaint coffee shop in Princeton. Always ordered the cafe latte with oat milk. Have tried the fried egg sandwich. There are other choices. Good place for a delicious coffee and quick bite. read more

A Princeton classic. Excellent coffee drinks and a good selection of pastries. Great service. read more

I was in the area so I stopped by for a quick coffee. Service was okay, not super friendly but not unfriendly either. I ordered a small iced coffee, which was an espresso with water over ice. It tasted a little acidic at first but got better as I kept drinking it. But what kinda put me off was the presentation. First of all, the small iced coffee was super small. It only cost $2.35 total, but still. And they don't have lids for the small size so if you want to take it outside and walk, be careful! That being said, I would come again if in the area, as the coffee itself wasn't bad. read more

Small World Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Been here several times and it never steers me wrong. Their iced mochas are delicious and they use the mocha powder which tastes much better than the syrup read more

Small World Coffee - Iced mocha and iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

This place did not disappoint! The best quaint coffee shop. I had a tasty buttered croissant and vanilla latte. I will definitely be back.

Such a cute cafe with amazing ambience, good food and great location. Lovely place to visit if you are in Princeton! read more

Small World Coffee - Rainbow bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Moderately expensive and cash-only, which is really inconvenient for a primarily credit-only chick. But it's pretty spacious with lots of places to sit and study, and I love a coffeeshop that accommodates students that are going to sit for hours. It's especially great when the staff is really friendly, which they are at Small World. It just elevates the mood and pulls me out of the misery of studying. There could definitely be more outlets and the wifi can be pretty spotty though. I ordered an iced almond latte and it was served in a cute hourglass-shaped glass, but it was otherwise pretty standard to other coffeeshops that serve iced lattes and around the same price-- you can only vary the style/flavor of your coffee so much. Definitely one of the better coffeeshops in Princeton otherwise! read more

Small World Coffee - Iced almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Princeton, New Jersey

Quality is going down, service is getting slower and the cappuccino just doesn't taste like it used to be. Not sure what went wrong, maybe the barista and the cashier are often changed and the training didn't catch up? Cappuccino taste very diluted like water. read more

SMALL WORLD COFFEE THE PULSE OF PRINCETON - IS THE HEART OF PRINCETON! The meeting point of the "TOWN & GOWN" of Princeton. This cafe is the pulse point of Princeton where locals: students, business people, morning run club, after row rowing clubs, scientists, professors, parents with students, cyclists on their group rides. Since 1993 this has been the center of the Princeton community and when I visited Princeton this week as a visitor rather than a 20 year resident and daily customer who depended on SWC. I WAS SO PROUD TO SEE THF DOORS OPEN TO WELCOME THE PUBLIC and so excited to see Witherspoon StrEAT converted to one way traffic making room for tables in the now LIVELY STREET! The best roasted/brewed coffee in town and must enlightened foods. But it is COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCETON COMMUNITY THAT MAKES SMALL WORLD COFFEE GREAT! SINCE 1993 local sourcing and partnering has been the mantra of Small World's management. LOVE & COMMITMENT are the ingredients that have kept the doors open during this pandemic. PRINCETON SAVE THIS ICON. WHAT WOULD PRINCETON LIFE BE LIKE WITHOUT ITS WONDERFUL SMALL WORLD! read more

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The coffee here is excellent! I had the iced vanilla latte and my husband had the vanilla cream cold brew. The miso chocolate chip cookie was really good too! Overall it can be a bit crowded and loud. We didn't have trouble finding a seat though. Lots of college students at work on their laptops around us too! Just not a quiet coffeeshop environment, so would recommend stopping in with the expectation of good people watching and a bit of hustle and bustle! read more