Urbane cafe offering gourmet coffee, wraps & pastries in a dynamic, artsy atmosphere.
Slavica Chavdarsky
Small World Coffee is definitely a Princeton staple, if you’re in town, you have to stop by!
My daughter and I are regulars here, and for good reason! We love our Saturday early-morning breakfasts — there’s always a great selection of sweet options, plus a few savory ones. The coffee, tea, and especially the matcha are exceptional. Honestly, the matcha here is unparalleled. We’ve tried all the hyped-up spots in NYC, and none of them even come close to Small World. It’s cozy, local, and full of that authentic Princeton charm.
… moreVagish Arora
As a coffee lover, I saw this spot whilst out on a walk and was eager to try their light roast, given they had one. Since it was Valentine’s Day and the place was packed to the brim, I bought a 12oz bag of <6 degrees> (seasonal light roast beans), their lightest available. After trying, they are more medium roast than light. Even if light-medium, more towards medium. Might just have been my bag, but still the whole bag was consistently roasted. Full bodied, low acidity, slightly fruity and citric, but also quite earthy for a light roast. My method of brewing was Moccamaster and grinder was Encore ESP.
Just know if you like light roasts, SWC likely roasts their beans more than proper light. Kinda how Starbucks over-roasts.
But it was still good quality since my brother, who enjoys more body of medium roasts, liked it very much. This would go great with some whole milk/half n half.
… moreCris Buck
I quite liked this spot. Stopped in on a cold and busy afternoon. There were a lot of people present and in line when I arrived and I almost considered looking elsewhere, but the environment itself is still cozy enough to not be overwhelming with a crowd, and the space and seating options themselves were spread out and expansive. The service was quick too. I didn’t get food so I can’t speak to that side, but I’ll be back when in the area.
… moreSaeed Ghadessi
Good coffee and atmosphere. Much better than the national chains. The cakes a treats are supper(get there early for a large selection). Unfortunately all of the tables rock and spill your drink.
… moreDee Bee
Fun little coffee shop near Princeton campus. Looking for something local, we picked this and were happy with our choice. We parked across the street and enjoyed all the other neighboring small shops.
Once we got to the main entrance, there was a line nearly to the door but it moved quickly. The inside is a lot larger than you would expect and there was plenty of seating available. After ordering our coffees (latte and drip with caramel) and croissant, we sat up front by the window and enjoyed our drinks and food while playing some word and board games. It was a really pleasant time here, would definitely return if passing through the area again.
… moreDiana Sánchez
Coffee is good (a little strong to me but it tastes great), people are nice, and although sometimes it’s super crowded there are always good vibes. ☕️
… moreWesley Ellis
The first word that comes to mind when describing Small World is “charm.” It’s a charming atmosphere with excellent coffee. It’s a popular place among Princeton University and Seminary students and faculty. If you’re visiting Princeton, you should stop in here and feel the vibe.
… moreAlena Kania
Amazing spot with a great vibe and super friendly service. One of the best coffees I’ve had, and the pastries are to die for. I’ll definitely be back!
… moreJohan J
I’m so glad I stopped by. This coffee shop knows what it’s doing! I ordered the mocha, and it was a masterpiece—perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. It’s clear they use high-quality, fresh beans. You can def taste the difference. Had me up for HOURS
… moreJaime Moya
The coffee, atmosphere, and service are all good. However, there are almost no charging spots. As I am not even close to the first person to comment this, I suspect it is intentional to get a higher turnover of people. In turn, they have turned this customer off, and I will not return.
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