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    The Bent Spoon

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Vanilla (chocolate underneath).
    Brandon F.

    My first time-- I've been waiting for this one after always coming at inopportune times when there's too long of a line. Honestly, after having this now, I would have waited in all of those lines. Texture-- great. Firm, but still soft enough to scoop and eat without chew. Vanilla flavor was amazing and chocolate too. I usually establish a baseline on those flavors first-- and Bent Spoon knocked it out of the park. Staff here are pretty helpful despite the limited space here in the store. They were quick to serve samples, and get me helped. Not a lot of space in the store itself to linger, although there are some green spaces and benches across the street. If you'd like to eat it indoors you'll probably find yourself fighting others trying to do the same. Otherwise, plan on crowds during any evening, and all weekend. If you find a line, send one representative to wait, go walk around the area or the Princeton campus, and then come back. It's well worth the wait.

    Maria V.

    I've heard so much about this place, and I'm already looking forward to coming back! Honestly, it might be a good thing I don't live closer, or I'd be here every single evening. The inside is on the smaller side with no indoor seating, but there are benches and picnic tables outside to enjoy your ice cream. They also have grab-and-go freezers stocked with tubs of their current flavors if you want a swift pickup. The rotating, seasonal menu is easily my favorite part because there's always something new to try. The staff was super patient while my boyfriend and I sampled a few flavors to decide without holding up the line. I didn't get the best picture because I started eating immediately, but it was incredibly creamy and perfectly balanced. I can't wait to come back!

    Teena K.

    One of the best ice cream spots in NJ. If you're in the Princeton area it is definitely a place to stop by. The flavors are constantly revolving and yet they do them all justice. Theres always a line down the street for this place and that's for good reason.

    Vanilla bean ice cream
    Jeffrey U.

    Ended the Sunday evening in Princeton with a stop at Bent Spoon and it was the perfect way to wrap up the day. Great ice cream, creative flavors, and a line that moves surprisingly fast. You can tell they care about quality and ingredients. Definitely one of the best dessert stops in town after walking around Princeton.

    Liz K.

    Wow! This place is always packed even when it's freezing out. I figured why not try out this place and see what the excitement was about. I really don't care for any ice cream flavor except vanilla so I got the vanilla bean! Now I can see why this place is always packed. It was creamy and just right!! I wish the portions were bigger but it totally satisfied my sweet tooth!

    Lourdes M.

    We knew little about this dessert place until we were researching of the closest sweet shop on our location after visiting Princeton U. The shop is located on Main Street and is a popular joint in town. There was a wait when we come in. The board list offers various flavors and plenty of choices , either regular or vegan products. There is a small seating spot inside and luckily grabbed chairs for both of us. We tried their Turkish vegan ice cream and was delighted on its taste . Wish we could take home some with us but not possible as it was a long drive to be home . Beautiful spot and well recommended.

    Latha P.

    Another tight little spot in Princeton at Palmer square . Abundance of unique flavors I love trying different flavors each visit . Their staff are so friendly qnd liberal with offering tasting. Using a steel spoon makes the tasting better than a plastic spoon First visit I got the Dark chocolate with ginger snap and next time tried the Mango and dark chocolate . For a vegan ice cream managing dark chocolate was creamy and delicious. Irresistibly tasty. I also loved the Vegan coconut and vanilla . This is an institution and we should respect their consistency and unite offering in the ice cream world No reviews or comments needed . Just walk and you will find something that suits your taste.

    Coffee Cookie
    Ange C.

    Nice cute hole in the wall ice cream place. Yes, I grabbed ice cream on an especially cold day, but I couldn't help myself. The coffee cookie sounded great and so did the ginger bread. I appreciate how environmentally friendly they are with compostable spoons and cups.

    Brianna W.

    Very crowded, especially in the summer, but absolutely worth the wait. The staff is friendly and the ice cream is excellent. The double chocolate cookie was great, but the peaches and cream flavor was a 10/10.

    Samantha R.

    This was a 'must do' in Princeton according to the locals and it did not disappoint! Inside was very small, as in you walk in, order, then enjoy your treat outside; however there was outdoor seating across the street at the park. Inside the people were amazing, helpful with the large group I was with and provided a quick service. The flavors of Icecream are what really make this place a gem. They are all natural homemade and unique! Lots of vegan choices as well. Some of the flavors that were featured while I was there were sweet corn, cracked pepper dark chocolate, and lavender mascarpone. I would definitely go back!

    Vanilla Bean ice cream

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    Out of towner here: I'm here for one night and looking for an ice-cream place. I saw that the Bent Spoon and Halo Pub are both well-rated. Any suggestions on one versus the other? Or, what makes The Bent Spoon more unique? Thanks in advance!

    They both unique in their own way! If I were you, I would try both places; they are just a few feet apart on the same block! Try small portions in both!!! That is my suggestion!!!

    Do they still have the lavender hot chocolate right now?

    When I went 3 months ago yes. Just call!

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