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Princeton Area Dining and Shopping

American

• Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609.924.1707 Pricey American mosaic cuisine, with seasonal and local ingredients. Located in the iconic Peacock Inn Hotel. • Mistral, 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.688.8808 Small-plate cafe-style restaurant. • Agricola, 11 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.921.2798 Farm-to-table rustic American restaurant, features fresh and seasonal ingredients handpicked from local farms. • , 66 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.924.0078 The seasonally driven menu changes daily.

Bar and Pub

• , 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609.924.7855 • The Alchemist and Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.924.5555 • Yankee Doodle Tap Room, 10 East, Princeton, 609.921.7500. Located in the historic , Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. • Metro North Bar and Grill, 378 Alexander Road, Princeton, 609.454.3121 • Winberie's Restaurant and Bar, 1 Palmer Square East, Princeton, 609.921.0700 • Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609.921.8555 Dive bar, music, karaoke, quizzo.

Asian

• Ajiten, 11 Chambers Street, Princeton, 609.252.1158 The chef/owner Koji Kitamura used to work at Nobu. • Hunan Chinese Restaurant, 157 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.921.6950 • Kung Fu Tea and Noodle House, 80 Nassau Street, Princeton; 732.248.0400 Vietnamese tea and noodle house • Lan Ramen, 4 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609.356.0383 • Lil Thai Pin, 180 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609.279.9000) • Mo C Mo C Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, 14 South Tulane Street, Princeton, 609.688-8788. Upscale Japanese cuisine. Pronounced Moe-Shee. • Nassau Sushi,179 Nassau Street; Princeton, NJ; 609.497.3275 • Sakura Express, 43 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.430.1180 Sushi on a student budget. • Soonja's Cuisine, 244 Alexander Street, Princeton; 609.924.9260 • Tiger Noodles, 252 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609.252.0663 Americanized Chinese food. • Tomo Sushi, 236 Nassau Street; Princeton; 609.924.8478 Inexpensive sushi. A popular takeout spot, especially for lunch. French

• Cargot Brasserie, 99 University Place, 609.772.4934 Upscale French brasserie, located in the old Dinky train cargo hold. • Jammin' Crepes, 10 Nassau Street, 609.924.5387 French-style crepes/locally-sourced, organic ingredients.

Greek / Middle Eastern

• Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant, 20 Witherspoon Street, 609.454.5936

Indian

• Mehek, 164 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.279.9191 Good lunch buffet • Tandoori Bite Indian Cuisine, 36 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.279.9700 Cheap lunch buffet

Italian

• Teresa Caffe, 21 Palmer Square East, Princeton; 609.921.1974 • Mediterra, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton; 609.252.9680 Upscale Mediterranean restaurant. • La Mezzaluna, 25 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.688.8515 Upscale, fine, classically-influenced Italian dining.

Mexican and Spanish

• Despaña Tapas Café, 235A Nassau Street, Princeton; 888.779.8617 Spanish café/authentic paella/tapas. • Chapin Restaurant, 146 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.924.5772 Guatemalan and Mexican takeout joint/superior tacos and guacamole • Tortuga's Mexican Village, 41 Leigh Avenue, Princeton; 609.924.5143 • Taste of Mexico, 180 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.0500 Authentic southern Mexican cooking.

Pizza

• Nomad Pizza, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton; 609.285.5187 Pizzaiolo Tom Grim serves up Neapolitan-style artisan pizza. • Jule's Thin Crust Pizza, 18 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.759.0082 • Conte's, 339 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.921.8041 Neighborhood pizzeria with a thin, crispy crust. • Princeton Pi, 86 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.5515 Popular student pizza.

Sandwiches and Deli • Olives Deli and Bakery, 22 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.921.1569 A great take-out spot for fresh salads, baked goods, hot specials, and first-rate sandwiches. • Red Onion, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.6667) Gourmet deli. • Say Cheez, 183D Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.2454 Panera Bread, 136 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.683.5222 • , 242/244 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.921.7723 • PJs Pancake House, 154 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.1353 Be prepared to wait in long lines for Sunday brunch.

Seafood

• Blue Point Grill, 258 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.921.1211 The best seafood in the area.

Steakhouse and Grill

• Witherspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.924.6011 American steakhouse with an upscale bar scene and nice outdoor seating.

Other Eats and Drinks

Bakery

• Terra Momo Bread Company, 74 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.688.0188, Freshly baked breads and treats. • Chez Alice Gourmet Cafe & Bakery, 5 Palmer Square West, Princeton, 609.921.6760 Awesome desserts and pastries. • House of Cupcakes, 30 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.924.0085 Beautifully decorated cupcakes, with dozens of flavors. • The Little Chef Pastry Shop, 8 South Tulane Street, Princeton, 609.924.5335, Hole-in-the-wall French bakery.

Coffee, Tea, and Juice

• Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.924.4377 • Cafe Vienna, 200 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609.924.5100 • Arlee's Raw Blends, 246 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609.954.9690 Raw, organic, cold-pressed and vegetable juice. • Starbucks,100 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609.279.9204

Ice Cream / Desserts

• Bent Spoon, 35 Palmer Square West, Princeton; 609.924.2368 Artisan ice cream and sorbet. • Halo Fete / Halo Pub, 9 Hulfish Street, Princeton; 609.921.1710 Extremely fresh ice cream, made at a local dairy—the Halo farm. • Thomas Sweet, 183 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.683.8720 Princeton's oldest ice cream parlor. • Thomas Sweet Chocolates, 29 Palmer Square West, Princeton; 609.924.7222 Hand-crafted chocolates. • Fruity Yogurt,166 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.921.8787 Non-fat frozen yogurt, smoothies, shaved ice, and bubble tea. • Lindt Chocolatier, 68 Palmer Square West, Princeton; 609.279.1899 A great place to pick up a gift box of chocolates.

Wine and Liquor

• Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop, 49 Hulfish Street, Princeton; 609.430.1200 Great selection, helpful staff. • Community Liquors, 23 Witherspoon Street, Princeton; 609.924.0750 Conveniently located across from many BYOs. • Varsity Liquor, 234 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.0836 • Princeton Wine and Liquor,174 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.0279

Other Shopping

Farm and Farmers' Markets

• , 320 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609.924.2310 Pick your own apples, peaches, berries, pumpkins, and flowers. • Cherry Grove Farm, (3200 Route 206, Lawrenceville, 609.219.0053 The farm has free-range, certified organic cows, chickens, pigs, hand-crafted cheese. • Princeton Farmers' Market, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609.924.8431 Fresh picked locally produced food. Schedule varies by season.

Gourmet / Specialty Food Markets

• Carter and Cavero Old World Olive Oil Company, 27 Palmer Square West, Princeton, 609.356.0215, Fancy olive oils and balsamic vinegars. • D'Angelo Italian Market, 35 Spring Street, 609.921.0404 Excellent gourmet Italian market. • Despaña Fine Foods, 235A Nassau Street, Princeton, 888.779.8617 Features quality gourmet food from Spain. • Olsson's Fine Foods, 53 Palmer Square West, Princeton, 609.924.2210 Fromagerie and gourmet food shop, with over 200 cheeses. • Nassau Street Seafood and Produce Company, 256 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.921.0620 Best place to buy fresh seafood.

Grocery / Supermarket • McCaffrey’s Food Market (Princeton Shopping Center), 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton; (609) 683-1600. This is the closest large grocery store. • Wegmans, 240 Nassau Park Blvd., Princeton; 609.919.9300 Also a liquor store, conveniently attached to the supermarket. • Trader Joe's, 3258 Route 1 North, Princeton; 609.897.0581 • Whole Foods, 3495 Route 1 South, Princeton; 609.799.2919 • Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street, Princeton; 609.924.7421 • WaWa, 140 University Place, Princeton; 609.921.3677

Malls

• Princeton Shopping Center is approximately a 20-30 minute walk or a five minute drive. PSC offers over 40 shops and restaurants. From Nassau Street go north and take a left on Harrison Street. The shopping center will be on your right a few blocks down. • Market Fair Mall is located at 3535 US-1, Princeton. You can also access Market Fair Mall off of Canal Point. • Quakerbridge Mall is the closest a regular full-service mall located at 3320 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township.

Pharmacy/Drug Stores

• CVS, 172 Nassau Street, Princeton; (609) 683-1337. It is the closest drug store and located between Moore Street and Vandeventer Avenue (Washington going the other way). • Rite Aid, 301 N. Harrison Street Princeton (Princeton Shopping Center); (609) 924-6125.

CITP Branding/Website/Princeton Area Dining and Shopping – updated June 2019