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Small World Cafe is a two star restaurant in Princeton.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I work just around the corner so on average I have at least two coffee items from Small World about 5 days a week. The coffee is great and the people are even better. :) I appreciate the genuine...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Espresso!Great Vibe!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high hopes for Small World having read other people's reviews. Ok, it is good compared to Starbucks, but that is hardly a high benchmark.I gave three stars for being environmentally friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small World cafe is the locals secret. During the weekends we see crowds of tourists hoarding at Starbucks and Panera. Meanwhile the locals gather at Small World.The coffee is simply better! I love...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small World had been my regular weekend morning coffee place for 10 years. Always a delicous iced coffee (which is really an iced Americano, two shots and water). The baked goods are always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Coffee. My husband always gets the Cafe Americano, 2 shots of espresso with water.Good Velvet Cake.Don't get the cupcake from here, get it from Bent Spoon instead. (Mind you I'm a big Bent Spoon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upsides: local business, nice atmosphere, lots of local and organic ingredients.Downsides: Uncomfortable seating, cash only, and mediocre coffee. The drip coffee often tastes like it was made in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place to grab milky joe to go. Food is pretty much typical for this kind of place, i.e. high in sugar and high in calories stuff that makes americans stand out in the crowd when they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's cool that Princeton has a place like this. Especially for students.I didn't think the food is anything spectacular. I remember trying to order 2 things and they were out of both too! The mac &...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! An escape from Princeton pretension into... oh shit, hipster pretension.Most of the time, that is.Pretty good food and drink, prices a bit high for my taste (but then again my mind is set in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee here is usually above average, but not stellar. Downsides are that the place is always crowded, it closes early, and the food is sometimes stale. On the other hand, I don't find Small World...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their coffee is a bit better than Starbucks (but if we're being fair Starbucks isn't actually ~that~ bad - it got popular for a reason). Definitely a cute place with a nice atmosphere. However, like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for coffee, pastries and sandwiches/salads/soups. I haven't been for breakfast, but that looks good too. The staff is friendly and it's got a good vibe. I love the Big Sug...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee is pretty good and the rest of the reviews were spot on. They started shutting down much earlier than the stated time though.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Small World is a nice little spot. I didn't think the coffee was very good, and the sweet treat I got would have been fine but was a bit stale. Still, it was a great place to get out of the cold and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely hate any expression that has the saying "small world" in it. I think it is insulting and ignorant, and therefore Small World Coffee had a large hill to climb.It's a cute place though, it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee, great desserts (the carrot cake cupcakes are to DIE), free WiFi. But what kind of coffee shop in a college town closes at 10:00 at night?!
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the hustle and bustle of this rad local coffee shop (and believe me, there's lots of hustle and bustle, as I've never been here when it wasn't crowded). The drinks are tasty, the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love to skip out of high school early and hang out at one of their tables all day with my best friend Albert... we were too young to drink then... We used to sip cappacino or italian soda...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to get some writing done, so I ventured out here alone while the bro went to the library at Princeton. This place was packed...there was at least 10 people in front of the line...but service...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small World is a great little coffee shop/cafA� just off Nassau Street, the main drag central to the Princeton University campus. In addition to hot beverages and desserts (the chocolate chip...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me, Small Word was THE coffee shop when I was too young to go the pub and the cool place to go and hang out before coffee shops were popular - well before the Starbucks craze. Virtually...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Free internet. Awesome mochas. Friendly, knowledgeable service. Berkeley atmosphere. Harmonica playing guy in the corner. Plenty of tables to sit at and study, read, converse with friends, fart around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, people, I'll keep it brief. PROS: a funky, indie atmosphere and a fabulously spicy Chai that's really unexpected. Good pastries. CONS: tends to get line-out-the-door crowded. I like coffee shops...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Small World! I usually just get coffee, but once in a while I will treat myself to the Mexican drinking chocolate- so rich, so good, and you can't really get it anywhere else, or their Chai,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as close to a coffee house that reminds me of my favorite ones in nyc as i can find in jersey. i enjoy the blends and the friendly service. it has a great outdoor seating area as well.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
had a Swiss-water decaf'ed coffee and a raisin/walnut bun...both were SO good. they'll even give you a free cuppa joe if you contribute to their wall of travels, and submit a photo of you somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once - I keep forgetting there's an alternative to the prominently posistioned Starbucks out on Nassau St. Pass the iridescent mermaid and make an immediate right onto Witherspoon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, I sure thought I had reviewed Small World already! When considering my move from Boston to Princeton, Small World was responsible for tipping the scales to "yes". I need my coffee! I love...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to hang out on the bench in the front every night back in high school. The staff is great (what other job application includes a doodle box). The coffee is great. I also recommend hot almond...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The espresso here is quite good, but inconsistent. When they pull short shots, I almost forget I'm in the middle of nowhere central Jersey. When the shots are long, Halo Pub does it as well, and for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee and great place to hang out though noise levels are pretty high, so might not be such a good place to read/study.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A super duper happy place with delicious coffee. It isn't the greatest place to sit and hang out for long periods of time, but the perfect place to get your morning caffiene rush and friendly cheery...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was a regular. From 2003 to 2006, I more or less lived here while attempting to not flunk out of school. My friends would tell me I was crazy for having the weird ability to study amid the noise...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from a city where coffee is a religion, and opinions are as different and specific as Catholics vs. Protestants, it is unusual that I discover a coffee establishment that I want to bring home...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super friendly and fast service. The mochas here are made with real chocolate - not just syrup. Well worth a visit for your daily cup of joe.
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee, great location, great live music, great atmosphere. I love this place.It thrives despite Starbucks setting up shop half a block a way a good 7 years ago. Support Small Businesses,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think people actually live in Small World, every single time i step foot into this coffee shop i see the same regulars just in different clothing, and sometimes at different tables. My goal: to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small World Coffee (the original on Witherspoon St and now a small outpost on Nassau St. at the other end of town) serves up the best coffee I know. It's a very strong brew, so I like to get "joe in a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The large coffee was massive. I was wired. The pastry was fine. Nice place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shhhh... but I used to skip my classes in high school for Small World runs. Even as a freshman and sophomore, I'd rope in my upperclassmen friends to bum a ride to this place for their vanilla lattes...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small World has been around for quite some time, and for good reason - they serve great coffee! This is a great place on Witherspoon to stop by and either to grab a quick cup to-go, sit and talk with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A breath of fresh (or at least coffee-filled) air in Princeton. Affordable, down to earth, and filled with yum.A bit noisy if you're on your laptop, but hey - at least it's not aseptic. (I just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Double Joe to go. Their brewed coffee is as close to the nectar of the G~ds as I've encountered. Serious shortbread with choclate. Rowdy on Sturday nights. commitment to the coffee is admirable. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I moved from the Midwest to work in the Princeton area I was disappointed with the cafe offerings. That was before Small World opened. The coffee is excellent and the atmosphere reminds me of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They old/new wave of coffee. I frequent the "new" location which is on the "north side" of Downtown (across from Wild Oats). My wife and I stopped going to Starbucks after we tried the Mocha Latte...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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This place is always hopping' and you have to hand it to the staff that they are able to keep up the pace without keeling over or flipping out. The coffee is good and strong and there's a menu for lun...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My love affair with small world runs deep. Not only is it some of the best coffee I've ever had, it's run by good people who Take Coffee Seriously.Plus, they outfitted me with my 'sleep is for the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nothin' beats going to downtown Princeton after a long day and grabbing a cup of small world coffee! mmm..The blondies are hella good dude..
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a yummy coffee shop! If you like a strong brew, you need to go here. On the weekends, they have some bands who come in and play in the evening which makes for a nice laid-back affair with your...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Small World is my favorite coffee house of all time. The perfect place to indulge your caffeine addiction, or to sample the homemade chai. Live music on the weekend, art by local artists, very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's no Stella's (Ithaca, NY) but it will do. A REDACTED frisson of REDACTED permeates the REDACTED atmosphere at Small World. Like everything else in Princeton, the offerings are priced just a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee spot in pretentious Princeton! They feature kick-ass local artists paintings on their walls. The atmosphere is great and the live music on certain nights can be an added treat....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2005
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Small World coffee is a small coffee house in the middle of Princeton, NJ. And despite there being a Starbucks down the street, it is always busy. The staff is very effiicent. The drinks are fantastic...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I left New Jersey a couple months ago, leaving behind my most beloved of cafes. This place has primo barristas (most days anyways, and what they might lack in espresso pull they make up for in charm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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a great coffee housee just like in some of the ones in new york city...
dine.com - user review
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don't let the frequent crowd in this cafe scare you away. small world has the best coffee in town and some great new soup/sandwich selections. i usually get a coffee drink and a small dessert; my favorite is...
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