Est. 2005

Princeton

The original, on Palmer Square since 2005. Soups made from scratch every morning, sandwiches and salads built to order, with gluten free and vegan options every day.

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Open daily, 8am to 8pm
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Today's Soups 10/14/2026

The kettle changes daily. Call ahead if you want a specific one, they turn over fast.

01

World's Best Lobster Bisque

Fresh lobster chunks, the one people drive in for

02

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Gluten freeDairy freeLow fat
03

Chicken Noodle

Dairy freeLow fat
04

Chicken Vegetable

Gluten freeDairy freeLow fat
05

Tomato Basil with Rice

VeganGluten freeLow fat
06

Chicken Tortilla

Gluten freeDairy free
07

Tuscan White Bean with Spinach

VeganGluten freeLow fat
08

Spicy Crab Chowder

09

Lemon Chicken w/ Spinach and Orzo

Dairy freeLow fat
$15

Soup and Sandwich Combo

A 12 oz cup of any soup plus a half sandwich. Turkey and cheddar, ham and cheddar, chicken salad, vegetarian gazpacho, tuna salad, or a signature side salad. Add $3 for seafood or $8 for lobster bisque.

Sandwiches, salads, breakfast

The Princeton menu

Served all day at 30 Palmer Sq East. Grills go off at 7:30pm. Soups rotate daily and are listed above.

Today's Specials8 items

Lox Bagel

19

Smoked salmon, scallion cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, balsamic tomato and capers on a bagel. Served with coleslaw or chips.

Quesadilla

14

Chicken, fried chicken or sofrito with American and cheddar cheese, corn pico de gallo and pickled red onion. Chipotle ranch and pickled jalapeno on the side.

GF tortilla available

The Gobbler

18

Fresh roasted turkey, house made mulled wine sauce, havarti cheese, fried butternut squash stuffing and apple slices on sourdough toast. Served with chips.

BBQ Chicken

12

Shredded chicken tossed in house made bbq sauce, coleslaw and sweet pickled red onion on a toasted brioche. Served with chips.

Fried Tomatillo Caprese Melt

18

Sourdough bread, fried green tomato, mozzarella, hot honey, balsamic glaze and corn pesto spread. Served with chips.

Vegetarian

Atomic Chicken Sandwich

15

Abreezy fried chicken, American cheese, house made carrot habanero hot sauce, pickled jalapeno, sweet pickled carrot and lettuce on a lightly toasted kaiser roll.

The Roast Beast

18

House roasted beef, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, butternut squash garlic aioli and arugula spinach blend on pressed sourdough toast.

Autumn Salad

17

Spinach and arugula blend, butternut squash falafel, sweet pickled red beets, roasted pumpkin seeds and pickled carrots. Beet root tzatziki dressing on the side.

Vegetarian

Breakfast5 items

Egg on Kaiser Roll

6

Add pork roll or bacon $3, third fried egg $2, egg whites only $4, Swiss or American $2, Havarti or cheddar $3, avocado $3.50. Hot peppers, tomato, onion, bell peppers, olives $0.50 each.

Sausage, Egg and Cheese

7

Two fried eggs, sausage patties, American cheese on a Kaiser roll or bagel, add $1.

Belly Buster

14

Two fried eggs, bacon, pork roll, sausage patties, American cheese, salt, pepper, ketchup and hot sauce on a bagel.

Bagel

3.75

Butter $3.25. Cream cheese $3.50.

In House Baked Focaccia

3.50

Baked fresh on premise.

Gluten free

Hot Sandwiches10 items

Abreezy Fried Chicken

18

Our spicy seasoned flour breading, Vermont cheddar, maple bourbon glaze, chipotle mayo, spring mix, tomato, homemade coleslaw, chopped dill pickles and sweet pickled onions on a white kaiser roll.

Grilled Chicken, Provolone and Avocado

17

Chicken marinated in basil and garlic, provolone, avocado, jalapenos, onions, tomato and chipotle mayo on a white kaiser roll.

Deluxe Grilled Cheese

16

Havarti, avocado, tomato and homemade nut free pesto pressed on 7 grain thick slice bread.

Vegetarian

Turkey Reuben

15

Turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss and homemade Russian dressing on toasted rye.

Veggie Burger

15

Patty made fresh in house with sauteed mushrooms, spinach, garbanzo beans and shaved Parmesan; brioche bun, spring mix, tomato, onion and homemade Russian dressing.

Vegetarian

Banh Mi

16

Roast pork, sweet pickled carrot and onion, minced cilantro and jalapeno, cucumber and chipotle mayo on toasted ciabatta.

Falafel Wrap

15

Homemade falafel, avocado, spring mix, tomato, sweet pickled cucumber and onions, homemade tahini sauce.

Vegetarian

Ham and Havarti Melt

15

Ham, Havarti, cream cheese and tomato on Jewish rye with Carolina dipping sauce.

Chicken Parmesan

17

Homemade marinara, shaved Parmesan, provolone, Italian seasoning and breaded chicken tenders on a ciabatta or multigrain roll.

Classic Grilled Cheese

8

American cheese on rye, 7 grain or white kaiser.

Cold Sandwiches8 items

Tavo

18

Turkey, avocado, Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo and spicy mustard on 7 grain.

Gazpacho

16

Fresh mozzarella, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, red onion, fresh basil, fresh mint, olive oil and red wine vinegar on a ciabatta roll.

Vegetarian

BLT

13

Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on rye, 7 grain or kaiser.

Chipotle Club

16

Roasted turkey or ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo on a wrap.

Lobster Roll

Market

Lobster meat, cilantro, lemon juice, red onion, celery and Old Bay on a toasted potato bun with spring mix. Add fries $4.

Italian Roast Beef

18

Roast beef, fresh roasted red peppers, provolone, fresh basil, spring mix, tomato and nut free pesto mayo on a ciabatta roll.

Hummus Avocado Wrap

15

Homemade hummus, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onions, cucumbers and balsamic vinaigrette.

Vegetarian

Turkey or Ham Club

16

Turkey or ham, lettuce, tomato, bacon and mayo on 7 grain.

Salads6 items

Mediterranean Salad

16

Spring mix, feta, chickpeas, Italian olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, Parmesan and Italian seasoning.

Vegetarian

Chicken Caesar Salad

17

Romaine, grilled chicken, Pecorino Romano and Caesar dressing.

New England Cobb

17

Spring mix, celery, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, hard boiled egg and crumbled bleu cheese.

Baked Goat Cheese

17

Spring mix, craisins, bacon, candied walnuts, baked goat cheese and a drizzle of honey with apple cider vinegar on the side.

House Salad

14

Spring mix, tomato, onion, feta, Parmesan and Italian seasoning.

Vegetarian

Chicken Caprese Salad

17

Spring mix, grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with Italian seasoning and homemade balsamic vinaigrette.

Kid In You10 items

Plain Dog

5

Ketchup and mustard on the side on request.

Chili Dog

6

Boar's Head hot dog with homemade turkey chili.

Chicago Dog

6

Salt, pepper, tomatoes, onions, hot peppers, pickles and spicy brown mustard.

Classic Dog

5

Spicy brown mustard and sauerkraut.

Princeton Tiger Dog

5

Chipotle mayo, Italian olives and red onions.

3 Piece Chicken Tender

7

Honey mustard, ketchup, BBQ and chipotle mayo.

6 Piece Chicken Tender

12

Honey mustard, ketchup, BBQ and chipotle mayo on request.

Fries

5 / 9.50

Small $5, regular $9.50.

Grilled Cheese

8

American or cheddar on your choice of bread.

Pizza Bagel

12

Homemade marinara, provolone and shaved Parmesan on a bagel.

Order Princeton 30 Palmer Sq East · (609) 497-0008
Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian

We cook around you.

Vegetarian
  • Deluxe Grilled Cheese
  • Veggie Burger
  • Falafel Wrap
  • Gazpacho
  • Hummus Avocado Wrap
  • Mediterranean Salad
  • House Salad
Gluten free
  • In House Baked Focaccia

Focaccia is baked gluten free in house. Salads can be built gluten free, and most sandwiches can be served as a bowl. Ask us.

Vegan and vegetarian soups are available daily. Check today's soup list above, it changes every morning. Most salads and wraps can also be built without cheese or dressing, just tell us at the counter or in the order notes.

Serious allergy? Call the kitchen before you order so we can talk it through properly. (609) 497-0008

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Hours
Monday 8am to 8pm
Tuesday 8am to 8pm
Wednesday 8am to 8pm
Thursday 8am to 8pm
Friday 8am to 8pm
Saturday 8am to 8pm
Sunday 8am to 8pm
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Getting here

On the east side of Palmer Square, a short walk from Nassau Street and the university. Metered street parking on Palmer Square, and the Hulfish Street and Spring Street garages are both a couple of minutes away.

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Made this morning

Today's soups

The kettle changes daily. Call ahead if you want a specific one, they turn over fast.

Soups are being ladled Today's list goes up each morning.
$15

Soup and Sandwich Combo

A 12 oz cup of any soup plus a half sandwich. Turkey and cheddar, ham and cheddar, chicken salad, vegetarian gazpacho, tuna salad, or a signature side salad. Add $3 for seafood or $8 lobster bisque.