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Princeton food calendar
What is in season in Princeton, what to eat right now, the food festivals worth planning around and the months to be careful with. Tap a month.
January in Princeton
A hard monthThe best of January: Pancakes at PJ's and A hoagie at Hoagie Haven.
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
Nothing of this kind in January. Try Everything.
February in Princeton
A hard monthThe best of February: Pancakes at PJ's and A hoagie at Hoagie Haven.
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
Nothing of this kind in February. Try Everything.
March in Princeton
The best of March: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and Princeton Restaurant Week.
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- Princeton Restaurant Weekearly March
The 2026 edition ran March 1 to 7.
Nothing of this kind in March. Try Everything.
April in Princeton
Shoulder seasonThe best of April: Pancakes at PJ's and A hoagie at Hoagie Haven.
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
Nothing of this kind in April. Try Everything.
May in Princeton
Peak seasonThe best of May: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and West Windsor Community Farmers Market.
In season
- New Jersey produce
Saturdays at the West Windsor market.
May–Nov
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- West Windsor Community Farmers MarketSaturday mornings
9am to 1pm at Princeton Junction; 2026 ran May 3 to November 22.
May–Nov
Plan around
- Princeton Reunionslate May
Alumni fill the town; book dinner early.
Nothing of this kind in May. Try Everything.
June in Princeton
Shoulder seasonThe best of June: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and West Windsor Community Farmers Market.
In season
- New Jersey produce
Saturdays at the West Windsor market.
May–Nov
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- West Windsor Community Farmers MarketSaturday mornings
9am to 1pm at Princeton Junction; 2026 ran May 3 to November 22.
May–Nov
Nothing of this kind in June. Try Everything.
July in Princeton
The best of July: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and West Windsor Community Farmers Market.
In season
- Sweet corn ice cream
A summer flavor at The Bent Spoon.
Jul–Aug - New Jersey produce
Saturdays at the West Windsor market.
May–Nov
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- West Windsor Community Farmers MarketSaturday mornings
9am to 1pm at Princeton Junction; 2026 ran May 3 to November 22.
May–Nov
Nothing of this kind in July. Try Everything.
August in Princeton
The best of August: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and West Windsor Community Farmers Market.
In season
- Sweet corn ice cream
A summer flavor at The Bent Spoon.
Jul–Aug - New Jersey produce
Saturdays at the West Windsor market.
May–Nov
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- West Windsor Community Farmers MarketSaturday mornings
9am to 1pm at Princeton Junction; 2026 ran May 3 to November 22.
May–Nov
Nothing of this kind in August. Try Everything.
September in Princeton
Peak seasonThe best of September: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and Princeton University Farmers' Market.
In season
- New Jersey produce
Saturdays at the West Windsor market.
May–Nov
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- Princeton University Farmers' MarketWednesdays
On campus; fall 2026 ran September 2 to October 28.
Sep–Oct - West Windsor Community Farmers MarketSaturday mornings
9am to 1pm at Princeton Junction; 2026 ran May 3 to November 22.
May–Nov
Nothing of this kind in September. Try Everything.
October in Princeton
Peak seasonThe best of October: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and Princeton University Farmers' Market.
In season
- Apple, cranberry and pumpkin ice cream
The Bent Spoon's fall flavors.
Oct–Nov - New Jersey produce
Saturdays at the West Windsor market.
May–Nov
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- Princeton University Farmers' MarketWednesdays
On campus; fall 2026 ran September 2 to October 28.
Sep–Oct - West Windsor Community Farmers MarketSaturday mornings
9am to 1pm at Princeton Junction; 2026 ran May 3 to November 22.
May–Nov
Nothing of this kind in October. Try Everything.
November in Princeton
Shoulder seasonThe best of November: Pancakes at PJ's, A hoagie at Hoagie Haven and West Windsor Community Farmers Market.
In season
- Apple, cranberry and pumpkin ice cream
The Bent Spoon's fall flavors.
Oct–Nov - New Jersey produce
Saturdays at the West Windsor market.
May–Nov
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
On the calendar
- West Windsor Community Farmers MarketSaturday mornings
9am to 1pm at Princeton Junction; 2026 ran May 3 to November 22.
May–Nov
Nothing of this kind in November. Try Everything.
December in Princeton
The best of December: Pancakes at PJ's and A hoagie at Hoagie Haven.
Eat it now
- Pancakes at PJ'sweekend mornings
On Nassau Street since 1962.
- A hoagie at Hoagie Havenlate night
The Phat Lady or the Sanchez.
Nothing of this kind in December. Try Everything.
Festival dates move from year to year, so check this year's dates before you book. Seasons are how growers, markets and local guides describe them; edges vary with the weather. Know something we missed? Tell us.