The Bent Spoon
| Address: | 35 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ 08542, USA |
| Phone: | +1 609-924-2368 |
| Site: | thebentspoon.net |
| Rating: | 4.8 |
| Working: | 12–6PM 12–6PM 12–10PM 12–10PM 12–11PM 12–11PM 12–10PM |
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Cody Allsop
The Bent Spoon, based on the name alone one would believe they would be known for soup but in all honesty, their best selling products seem to be their raw cookie doughs which are delicious without being overly sweet. -- On my first visit I tried the Guinness Braised Beef Dip with a Side of Macaroni & Cheese Soup. The sandwich was delicious, you could actually taste the beef and cheese and the bread really tied it together because it was still soft on the inside but nice and crusty on the outside. Personally I did not enjoy the Mac & Cheese soup as much as I could have with a few tweaks, the soup itself is okay, I could make better and have made better the problem is that the way they serve it without a garnish of a sharper cheese or even mixing in more sharper cheese makes it taste a little bland but it was great for dipping my sandwich in. :) The price for the sandwich and soup was great $11ish for the both which compared to many places in Burlington is very reasonable, I will definitely come back to have lunch here again. I ended up trying their Peanut Cluster Raw Cookie Dough in a Waffle Cone, this tasted really good, I kept eating it and my brain was thinking it should be cold but it wasnt so I think next time I would prefer it as a sundae however it left me wanting to try the other flavors which is a good thing for business. Im not a huge fan of sweets due to working in a bakery and testing products a lot. One of the owners is a previous teacher of mine, he is partially responsible for why I got into cooking and changed my life in the process. Great guy.
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A Private User
This place is really amazing. The ice cream is this super-dense, super-rich masterpiece of flavor. I think a single scoop is about $3.75 or so, which is shocking when you see the size, but dont let that fool you. Most people will struggle to finish it because it is so intense. I highly recommend you take a few minutes to try some samples. I do not like the chocolate varieties that have the shiny surface, but every other flavor I have tried was fantastic. Also, sometimes they have some really weird flavors and a sample of those will probably be all you need. Once I tried a flavor called "Goat Butter". Apparently it was a custom batch that was going to be used to "butter" some poundcakes. I tried a sample, and it actually taste much more like butter than real butter does. Very interesting, but not something you will finish a quart of :-) Best of all, its right in the middle of Palmer Square, which is right in the middle of Princeton, so there really is no excuse for not stopping by there if you are in town.
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Jay Sourbeer
The ice cream game is strong in Princeton, and well-documented. Before you even arrived in Princeton, you probably already heard about Bent Spoon. Pros: Theyve achieved mastery of the art of ice cream. Also, its very cute. The last time I was there, a newlywed couple walked in (the bride somehow managed to get her gown through the door; mad props). Cons: Its expensive, for not very much ice cream. Most people will be happy with the tradeoff, though. Also, youll usually need to sit somewhere else (not a problem; its right next to Palmer Square). Conclusion: You should (and almost certainly will) go at least once. There are better options for more regular visits (cf. Halo Pub review), but the folks at Bent Spoon really know how to cream some ice.
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Richard Lehman
Ice cream is fantastic. The best I have ever eaten. Period. My faves are cardamom ginger (which they dont make so often, or at least not lately), summer corn, mint nib, and of course vanilla!! BUT...major complaint. They do not have nutritional information available. Very unprofessional and a little rude. Fat content? Calories? Nothing exotic, just the basics. I know, if I am eating ice cream I have abandoned any concern for nutrition. But still. I was in the store yesterday and they would not even give me a verbal approximation.
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A Private User
The Bent Spoon is such a special place (A must visit if you are a local or from out of town)! They have AMAZING ice cream and sorbet in all sorts of flavors (from the classic to the unusual). They also have yummy cupcakes and the most delicious hot cocoa you will ever have in your life. If you order the hot cocoa, be sure to ask for the works — they put marshmallows and whipped cream. If you get ice cream, be sure to get it in their sugar cone. You can also buy a pint (which if you do the math, is much cheaper than buying two scoops).
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Noel Zucchero
Everything about The Bent Spoon is amazing. The small family atmosphere, the cupcakes, the cookies, the hot chocolate, and the ice cream. Their artisan ice creams are unique but all delicious. They have several flavors ranging from regular vanilla to NJ basil ice cream. They have all Jersey grown organic ingredients, and are truly proud of their products; as they should be. Seasonally they also serve hot chocolate which I would compare to like dying and going to a thick chocolaty heaven. If youre in Princeton, its a must go!
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A. M. B.
Amazingly delicious home-made vegan sorbets? Yes, please. Ive sampled 3 different flavors over 2 visits, and I dont think I could choose an absolute favorite, theyre all fantastic. I had a peach one, with cinnamon...just wow. And the dark chocolate is SO decadent. The coffee flavor mixed with the dark chocolate was yuuuummmmmy! The "small" size is two scoops in a little cup, which is great. (On peach day, I was in the mood for double-peach, haha!) Great place!
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Krupa Patel
LOVE THIS PLACE! Ive always been a fan of small ice cream shops but this one takes it to another level. They have unique flavor combinations along with all the staples. I tried a balsamic strawberry and mango last time I was there and MY GOODNESS, IT WAS MAGICAL! If you are ever in the Princeton area, you should visit. Its well worth the hype. Also, its situated in Palmer Square which has a lot of shops to check out and is a great place to walk around.
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Nan Doud Photography
The Best Ice Cream. Period. Hello. Anyplace that can make something called Christmas Tree Ice Cream and have it taste like magic is an exceptional place! I have never tasted an ice cream I didnt like here. Its a favorite place for us to go as a family and with friends. We even have friends that fly out from California for one week a year who insist on eating ice cream at The Bent Spoon every single night they are in town. Enough said!
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Kyle Mastro
When one approaches bent spoon its obvious that this is a great place, if only from the massive line out the door. This place makes the best cupcakes Ice ever tasted, when I tried them for the first time at the recommendation of my wife, I literally became weak in the knees. The gelato and sorbet is also really good, as they constantly have fresh, interesting seasonal flavors.
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Katharine Johnson
Not for the vanilla lovers of the world (although you might occasionally find Madagascar vanilla on their menu), the rotating flavors are exquisite and non-traditional. Try the Lavender Marscarpone if its available! Dont let the line scare you away. Its always like that and moves quickly. Tiny space inside. Not much room to sit. Go enjoy Palmer Square while you eat.
