The Library Café

My wife and I have visited the Library Café a few times, and each time has been a truly pleasant experience! This charming little spot, tucked inside the Princeton Public Library, is the perfect place to spend a quiet morning with a cup of coffee and a good book. It feels like a hidden gem — and maybe that’s for the best, as it allows you to enjoy such a peaceful atmosphere.

Traveling home from playing a show in Iowa, or car decided we needed coffee and, wanting to frequent a local place, we selected The Library Café. Imagine our delight to find out it's actually at a public library!! Service was great and the lavender mocha was delicious. Even picked up a used book from the library sale. Lovely find and wonderful to see a public library expanding its service to the community. Well done Princeton!

This is a beautiful library with a cafe in a large foyer right at the front door. *Great* coffee, speedy service, very pleasant atmosphere with lots of windows and a beautiful outside flower garden. Indoor and outdoor seating. They offer coffees and two kinds of homemade cookies for sale. No other food that we noticed at 10 am on a weekday. The library has posted a welcome sign for all people of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, etc. As cross country travelers we felt very welcomed.

First off, how cool is it that this cafe is adjoining a public library? What a great idea. Add to that that it’s open a few hrs before the library, a quiet chill space, and the espresso drinks are actually great, and this place is awesome. The chai was perfectly spicy and not too sweet. The woman at the counter couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. Amazingly, they even make their own in house cookies—which are delicious. We had a warm chocolate chip one. One of our most surprisingly satisfying pit stops on a long road trip.

Love this place so far! Got a coffee and sat down and read my book. Highly recommend this place for coffee or to chill and read!