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4 places in Princeton · by Chef Amazing · updated November 8, 2026

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  1. 1

    PJ's Pancake House

    Nassau Street

    Get: Pancakes

    A Nassau Street breakfast since 1962. Expect: A line on weekend mornings. Beat it: Come on a weekday.

  2. 2

    The Bent Spoon

    Ice cream · Palmer Square

    Get: The newest seasonal flavor

    Scratch-made ice cream on a national best list. Expect: Almost always a line on warm days, it moves fast. Beat it: Go on a weekday afternoon.

    Also on the list: Where to get ice cream in Princeton.

  3. 3

    Conte's Pizza

    Witherspoon Street

    Get: Pepperoni pie

    Princeton's first pizza, since 1950. Expect: 30 minutes to an hour on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Beat it: Order when you put your name in, or sit at the bar.

  4. 4

    Hoagie Haven

    Nassau Street (east end)

    Get: The Phat Lady

    The town's late-night hoagie. Expect: A line on Friday and Saturday late nights. Beat it: Go in the afternoon.

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