BMIE Market 08540
Mercer County, New Jersey · ZCTA boundaries as of 2020
Profile
| Population (current estimate) | 50,388 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1,927 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01003_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
|---|---|
| Households | 18,609 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±840 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B11001_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Population, 2010 Census count | 47,115 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · POP10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Housing units | 18,408 2010 Census count · Decennial Census · Census Gazetteer ZCTA 2010 · HU10 · on 2010 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-04 |
| Median household income | $176,983 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±15,327 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B19013_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median age | 40.6 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±1 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B01002_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median gross rent | $2,218 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±208 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25064_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Median home value | $767,900 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimate ±36,959 · American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates · ACS 5-Year 2024 (2020-2024) ZCTA · B25077_001E · on 2020 boundaries · retrieved 2026-09-05 |
| Land area | 51.7 sq mi Census Gazetteer 2020 |
| Restaurants | 85 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023 detail (NAICS2022) · by USPS ZIP 08540 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents | 14.2 DERIVED: 2010 restaurants (ZIP) ÷ 2010 Census population (ZCTA) · different years, stated as such |
| Restaurant growth, 5-year | +19.7% DERIVED: 2018 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 10-year | +25.0% DERIVED: 2013 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, 20-year | +28.8% DERIVED: 2003 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Restaurant growth, Longest on file | +21.4% DERIVED: 1994 → 2023, ZIP Code Business Patterns restaurants |
| Projected restaurants, 2028 | 86 (range 78–94) FORECAST · linear trend v1 fitted to 2013–2023 (11 points, +1.1 per year, r² 0.48) · 80% range · confidence Medium · momentum, not a guarantee |
| Projected population, 5 years ahead | Needs more ACS years on file |
| BMIE Market Score | 82 / 100 MODELED · bmie_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Consumer Market Score | 97 / 100 MODELED · consumer_market_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 74 / 100 MODELED · restaurant_opportunity_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
| Market Momentum Score | 69 / 100 MODELED · market_momentum_score v1 · confidence High · why? |
Map
Boundary: U.S. Census Bureau cartographic file, 1:500k, 2020 vintage. Basemap © OpenStreetMap contributors.Trends
Historical lines are published counts. Dashed lines are derived: a least-squares trend through the last decade, extended as a FORECAST with its 80% range. Momentum, not a guarantee.
Restaurants by year, with trend and projection
ZIP Code Business Patterns, USPS ZIP 08540. Projection: linear trend v1, fitted 2013–2023, +1.1 restaurants per year, r² 0.48, confidence Medium.Growth index (first year on file = 100)
Each category relative to its own first published count. Full/limited split is unavailable under SIC (before 1998).Mix of the food-service market
Share of all food-service establishments. "Other" = snack bars, caterers, contractors, mobile.Population and restaurants per 10,000 residents
Population points: 2010 Census count and ACS 5-year estimates on file (more vintages load over time). Density uses the population point within two years of each restaurant count. Population projection appears once three or more ACS years are loaded.Restaurant growth vs. New Jersey and U.S. averages
Averages are the mean growth across all ZCTAs with the figure (state n = 567, U.S. n = 24,852). DERIVED from ZIP Code Business Patterns.Why these scores?
Each score is a weighted average of national percentile ranks (0 = lowest of all ZCTAs with that figure, 100 = highest). Weights are set in the model registry, not in code, and every score carries its model version.
BMIE Market Score: 82 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Market Score | 97.4 | 97 | 40% | +39.0 |
| Restaurant Opportunity Score | 74.2 | 74 | 35% | +26.0 |
| Market Momentum Score | 68.9 | 69 | 25% | +17.2 |
Consumer Market Score: 97 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS) | 50,388 | 97 | 40% | +38.8 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 176,983 | 98 | 40% | +39.2 |
| Households (ACS) | 18,609 | 97 | 20% | +19.3 |
Restaurant Opportunity Score: 74 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-year restaurant growth | 25 | 67 | 35% | +23.6 |
| Restaurants per 10,000 residents (lower = more room) | 16.9 | 46 | 25% | +11.6 |
| Population (ACS) | 50,388 | 97 | 20% | +19.4 |
| Median household income (ACS) | 176,983 | 98 | 20% | +19.6 |
Market Momentum Score: 69 (High confidence)
| Component | Value | Rank | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-year restaurant growth | 19.7 | 77 | 50% | +38.4 |
| 10-year restaurant growth | 25 | 67 | 30% | +20.2 |
| 20-year restaurant growth | 28.8 | 51 | 20% | +10.3 |
A high score is a statistical position among all U.S. ZCTAs, not a prediction that a restaurant will succeed.
Restaurants on file (171)
By cuisine
Coffee 28 · American 26 · Asian 17 · Chinese 12 · Italian 12 · Bakery 10 · Indian 10 · Dessert 9 · Pizza 9 · Japanese 7 · Sushi 7 · Sandwiches 6 · Seafood 6 · Burgers 5 · Juice / smoothies 5 · Mexican 5 · Steakhouse 5 · Healthy / salads / bowls 4 · BBQ 3 · Breakfast 3 · Ice cream / frozen desserts 3 · Mediterranean 3 · European 2 · French 2 · Greek 2 · Southwestern / Tex-Mex 2 · Tea / bubble tea 2 · Thai 2 · Vegetarian 2 · Caribbean 1 · Chicken / wings 1 · Korean 1 · Middle Eastern 1 · Noodles / ramen / pho 1 · Southeast Asian (other) 1 · Spanish / tapas 1 · Vietnamese 1
By type
Restaurant (service type not stated) 117 · Café 24 · Bar 16 · Coffee shop 15 · Bakery 12 · Casual dining 12 · Dessert 12 · Quick service 11 · Juice, smoothie, tea 7 · Fast casual 3 · Specialty food shop 3 · Other 3 · Winery / distillery / taproom 2 · Catering 1 · Delivery-focused 1
| Name | Type | Cuisine | Address | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 Carnegie Center | Quick service | 103 Carnegie Ctr | open | |
| A2B Indian Veg Restaurant - Princeton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Vegetarian | 3817 US-1 | open |
| Alfonso's Pizzeria & Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 1225 State Rd | open |
| ANJAPPAR Indian Bar & Grill Princeton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 3499 US Highway 1 | open |
| Astons Jazz Limited Liability Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 741 Alexander Rd Ste 3 | open | |
| Atyeti | Café | Coffee | 125 Village Blvd | open |
| Bagel Barn | Bakery · Quick service · Specialty food shop | Bakery · Sandwiches | 1225 State Rd | open |
| Bahama Breeze | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Caribbean · Seafood | 3535 U S 1 Ste 100A | open |
| Bean There Cafe | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 2107 Goldfinch Blvd | open |
| Big Fish Seafood Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood | 3535 US Route 1, Ste 370 | open |
| Bluestone Lane Bluestone Lane | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 155 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Bobby's Burger Palace | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 3535 US Highway 1 | open |
| Bon Appetit Bon Appetit | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 100 Main St | open |
| Brick House Tavern + Tap Brick House Tavern + Tap | Casual dining · Bar | 3569 US Highway 1 | open | |
| BT Bistro | Casual dining · Bar | 3499 US Highway 1 | open | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Wild Wings | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 3465 Brunswick Pike | open |
| Burger King Burger King | Quick service | Burgers · American | 1183 US-206 | open |
| Cafe 650 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 650 College Rd E | open | |
| Café Deli-icious | Café | Coffee | 500 College Rd E | open |
| Cafe Nicole | Bar | 100 Independence Way | open | |
| Camillo's Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Canal Farm | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 140 Mapleton Rd | open |
| Carboholics Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 N Harrison St | open | |
| Cargot Brasserie Ocean Prime | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · French · Seafood · American | 90 University Pl | open |
| China Chen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · American | 110 Rockingham Row | open |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3522 US Highway 1 | open |
| Chocolate Lovers of Princeton | Dessert | Dessert | 830 State Rd | open |
| Chopt Creative Salad Co. Chopt Creative Salad Co. | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls | 301 N Harrison St #25 | open |
| Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery | Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts · Dessert | 425 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Corner Bakery Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Breakfast | 3535 Us Highway 1 Ste 466 | open |
| Creative Cakes By Sweta LLC | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 200 Cherry Valley Rd | open |
| Cross Culture | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Crumbl - Princeton | Dessert | Dessert | 650 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Crystal Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 102 Carnegie Ctr # 1 | open |
| Da's Thai American Cafe and Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 59 Paul Robeson Pl | open |
| Dalhousie Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 100 Independence Way | open |
| Daqian Princeton Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 N Harrison St Ste 33 # Store | open | |
| Dolceria | Café | Coffee | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Domino's Domino's Pizza | Quick service · Delivery-focused | Pizza | 61 State Road | open |
| Dumplings2go | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 3535 US-1 | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Coffee shop · Quick service · Dessert · Bakery | Coffee · Dessert | 3513 Rte 1 Lukoil | open |
| Dunkin' Dunkin' | Bakery · Juice, smoothie, tea · Dessert · Coffee shop | Dessert · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 301 N. Harrison St Princeton Shopping Ctr | open |
| Dunkin' Donuts | Coffee shop | Coffee | 3495 US Highway 1 | open |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood Eddie V's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Seafood · Steakhouse · American | 3535 US-1 Ste 100-C | open |
| Efes Mediterranean Grill Efes Pizza og Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Middle Eastern · Greek | 235 Nassau St | open |
| Elite Five Sushi & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 277 Witherspoon St | open |
| Ficus | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Other | open | ||
| Ficus | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Korean · Asian · American | 235 Nassau St A | open |
| Gallery Cafe | Café | Coffee | 1100 Campus Rd | open |
| Gennaro's Restaurant & Catering | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 47 State Rd | open |
| Godavari Princeton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian · Asian | 465 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Greek Bites | Specialty food shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Quick service | Sandwiches · Greek · European | 20 Nassau St | open |
| Guru Palace Guru Palace Restaurant | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 2215 US Highway 1 | open |
| Gustoso Bistro | Casual dining | 3 Independence Way | open | |
| Hatti Mutti | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 4437 Rte 27 | open | |
| Hunan Chinese Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 1225 State Rd | open | |
| Hurry Chutney | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 465 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Iron & Ivy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 100 College Rd E | open |
| Jasmeena Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 N Harrison St | open | |
| Jersey Mike's Jersey Mike's Subs | Specialty food shop · Quick service | Sandwiches | 3495 Highway 1 South Suite 118B | open |
| Just Salad Just Salad | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Fast casual | Healthy / salads / bowls · Vegetarian | 153 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Kanoko Japanese Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3885 Route 27 | open | |
| Laurea | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Italian · American | 102 Carnegie Center Dr | open |
| Le Kiosk | Café | Coffee | 255 Nassau St | open |
| LifeCafe | Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Coffee · Tea / bubble tea | 8 Forrestal Rd S | open |
| LiLLiPiES Bakery | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Lmy Fiesta, Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 Rockingham Row Ste A | open | |
| Lrk J And K Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 830 State Rd | open | |
| Lucy's Kitchen and Market | Catering | Italian | 830 State Rd #3 | open |
| Magma Pizza & Pita | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 445 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Masa Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 415 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| McDonald's | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers | 101 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Metro North | Casual dining · Bar | Italian · American | 378 Alexander St | open |
| Mi España | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Spanish / tapas | 301 N Harrison St Ste 400 | open |
| Midori Sushi | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 1225 US-206 | open |
| Midpoint Breakfast & Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean · Breakfast | 421 Wall St | open |
| Milk & Cookies | Bakery · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Bakery | 1037 Canal Rd | open |
| Ming's Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese · Asian | 4437 NJ-27 | open |
| More Than Q | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · American | 3524 Brunswick Pike | open |
| Mosaic Princeton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 45 Elm Rd | open | |
| MrBeast Burger | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Sandwiches | 3567 U S 1 | open |
| Nino | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | open | |
| Nomad Pizza Princeton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza · Italian | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery · Dessert | Bakery · Dessert | 3495 US-1 | open |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Bakery | Bakery | 3495 Route 1 S | open |
| On The Bone | Restaurant (service type not stated) | American | 4355 US Highway 1 | open |
| On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 3567 Us Highway 1 | open |
| One Table Café | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Coffee · American | 33 Mercer St | open |
| P.F. Chang's China Bistro P.F. Chang's Costa Rica | Quick service | Chinese · Asian | Nassau Blvd | open |
| Palace Of Asia | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Indian | 4591 Route 27 | open |
| Panera Bread Panera Bread | Bakery · Fast casual | Bakery · Sandwiches · Healthy / salads / bowls | 510 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Papa Johns Papa John's Pizza | Quick service · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 175 Washington Rd | open |
| Parallel 40 | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 201 Village Blvd | open | |
| Paris Baguette | Coffee shop | Coffee | 157 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Park Cafe | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 600 Alexander Park | open | |
| Pasar Malam | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Thai · Southeast Asian (other) | 635 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Pastiamo Pasta bar and Cafe’ | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · Coffee | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Peony Pavillion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 15 Farber Rd | open |
| PF Changs P.F. Chang's | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 3545 Brunswick Pike | open |
| Playa Bowls Playa Bowls | Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Healthy / salads / bowls · Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 610 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Prince Tea House | Juice, smoothie, tea | Tea / bubble tea · Chinese · Asian | 4437 NJ-27 | open |
| Princeton Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Coffee · American | 1225 State Rd | open |
| Princeton Noodles Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 N Harrison St | open | |
| Princeton Pizza Star | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Princetonian Diner | Casual dining | American | 3509 US Highway 1 | open |
| Pure Restaurant & Lounge | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse | 3499 US Highway 1 | open |
| Qdoba Mexican Grill Qdoba | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican · Southwestern / Tex-Mex | 3535 US Route 1 Princeton | open |
| Rickys Asian Fusion | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian · Chinese | 1225 State Rd 206 UNIT 12 | open |
| Ridgeway Bar And Grill | Bar | 4355 Route 1 | open | |
| Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Ice cream / frozen desserts | Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Rocky Hill Inn | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 137 Washington Rd | open | |
| Roman Pizza Restaurant Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 4437 Route 27 Ste 2 | open |
| Romano's Macaroni Grill | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 3569 US Highway 1 | open |
| Roots | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 3495 Route 1 S | open |
| Roots Cafe | Café · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop | Coffee | 3495 US Highway 1 | open |
| Ruby Tuesday | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Burgers · American | 3817 Rte 1 | open |
| Ruth's Chris Steak House Ruth's Chris Steak House | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Steakhouse · American | 2 Village Blvd | open |
| Salt Creek Grille | Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ · Steakhouse · Seafood | 1 Rockingham Row | open |
| Savoir Fare | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 65 Prospect Ave | open | |
| Seasons 52 Seasons 52 | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | Seafood · American | 3535 US Highway 1 Ste 100B | open |
| Secilmis Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 421 Wall St | open | |
| See's Candies | Dessert | 3535 US Highway 1 | open | |
| Shanghai Park | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Shree Jay Ambe Subs Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 655 Nassau Park Blvd | open | |
| Sizzler Singh | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 465 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Soonja's Cuisine | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi | 244 Alexander St | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 500 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3516 Brunswick Pike | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Café · Bakery | Coffee · Bakery | 1320 Rt. 206 Unit 1 | open |
| Starbucks Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 301 North Harrison Street | open |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Starbucks | Coffee shop · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Coffee | 3535 Brunswick Pike | open |
| Subway | Other | Sandwiches | 655 Nassau Park Blvd Unit 20 | open |
| Sultan Wok Princeton | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 354 Nassau St | open |
| Sunny Garden | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Asian | 15 Farber Rd | open |
| Super Star East Buffet | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 311 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Surf Taco | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mexican | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Sushi Palace Sushi Palace Official | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | Kingston Mall 4437, 4437 NJ-27 | open |
| Sweet Gourmet | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 1225 State Rd Ste 6 | open |
| Taïm Mediterranean Kitchen | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Mediterranean | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| Taqueria Allegro Coffee Company | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Coffee shop · Juice, smoothie, tea · Café | Mexican · Coffee · Juice / smoothies | 3495 Us Highway 1 | open |
| Terhune Orchards | Winery / distillery / taproom | 330 Cold Soil Rd | open | |
| Teriyaki Boy | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Japanese · Sushi · Asian | 110B Rockingham Row | open |
| TGI Fridays | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | BBQ | 3535 Us Highway 1 # 275 | open |
| Thai Village | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Thai · Asian | 235 Nassau St Ste C | open |
| The Bagel Nook The Bagel Nook | Bakery | Bakery · Breakfast | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| The Blue Bears Special Meals | Café | Coffee · French · European | 301 N Harrison St | open |
| The Coffee Club | Coffee shop · Café | Coffee | 5 Prospect Ave | open |
| The Dinky Bar & Kitchen | Bar | 94 University Pl | open | |
| The Eatery at Overlook | Café | Coffee | 100 Overlook Ctr | open |
| The Lounge - Westminster Choir College of Rider University | Bar | 101 Walnut Ln | open | |
| The Mauryas | Restaurant (service type not stated) · Casual dining | Indian · American | 115 Main St | open |
| The Meeting House | Casual dining · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Bar | American | 277 Witherspoon St | open |
| The North End Bistro | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian · American | 354 Nassau St | open |
| Tiger Noodles | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chinese | 3495 US Highway 1 | open |
| Tommys Tavern + Tap | Bar · Restaurant (service type not stated) | 3535 Brunswick Pike US Highway 1, Ste 370 | open | |
| Tre Piani | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Italian | 120 Rockingham Row | open |
| Tript Food Llc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Indian | 1225 State Rd Ste 16 | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea · Restaurant (service type not stated) · Café | Juice / smoothies · Coffee | 645 Nassau Park Blvd | open |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Juice, smoothie, tea | Juice / smoothies | 301 N Harrison St, Suite 435 | open |
| Unionville Vineyard | Winery / distillery / taproom | open | ||
| Valentino's Pizza | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Pizza | 110 Rockingham Row | open |
| Wendy's Wendy's | Quick service | Burgers · American | 3477 Brunswick Pike | open |
| Wine Outside | Bar | 330 Cold Soil Rd | open | |
| Wingstop | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Chicken / wings | 655 Nassau Park Blvd Unit 20 | open |
| Wonder Pho | Restaurant (service type not stated) | Vietnamese · Noodles / ramen / pho · Asian | 301 N Harrison St Unit 310 | open |
| Yogorino | Other · Dessert | Ice cream / frozen desserts | 3535 US Highway 1 | open |
| Zen Of Princeton Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 415 Nassau Park Blvd | open | |
| Zen Palate | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 301 N Harrison St | open | |
| Bon Appetit | Café | Coffee | 1 Main St | closed |
| Chocolate Lovers' Club | Dessert · Restaurant (service type not stated) | Dessert | 106 Stanhope St | closed |
| Princeton Heritage Villa Inc | Restaurant (service type not stated) | 110 Rockingham Row | closed |
Restaurant establishments over time
| Year | All food service | Restaurants | Full-service | Limited-service | Snack & beverage | Bars | Industry codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 71 | 70 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1995 | 63 | 62 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1996 | 66 | 65 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1997 | 71 | 70 | — | — | — | 1 | SIC1987 |
| 1998 | 71 | 50 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 1 | NAICS1997 |
| 1999 | 69 | 48 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2000 | 72 | 49 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2001 | 72 | 51 | 29 | 16 | 5 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2002 | 91 | 63 | 34 | 23 | 5 | 2 | NAICS1997 |
| 2003 | 93 | 66 | 35 | 24 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2004 | 86 | 65 | 35 | 23 | 6 | 1 | NAICS2002 |
| 2005 | 89 | 68 | 29 | 32 | 6 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2006 | 94 | 73 | 28 | 37 | 6 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2007 | 96 | 68 | 29 | 29 | 7 | — | NAICS2002 |
| 2008 | 102 | 71 | 29 | 30 | 10 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2009 | 107 | 73 | 32 | 30 | 10 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2010 | 101 | 67 | 34 | 24 | 8 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2011 | 95 | 65 | 29 | 25 | 9 | — | NAICS2007 |
| 2012 | 103 | 70 | 31 | 30 | 8 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2013 | 106 | 68 | 30 | 28 | 10 | 2 | NAICS2012 |
| 2014 | 106 | 69 | 32 | 26 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2015 | 108 | 76 | 36 | 28 | 11 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2016 | 116 | 77 | 37 | 27 | 12 | 1 | NAICS2012 |
| 2017 | 110 | 74 | 33 | 30 | 10 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2018 | 104 | 71 | 31 | 29 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2019 | 108 | 74 | 37 | 27 | 8 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2020 | 104 | 72 | 35 | 26 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2021 | 96 | 73 | 41 | 22 | 9 | — | NAICS2017 |
| 2022 | 107 | 83 | 41 | 27 | 13 | — | NAICS2022 |
| 2023 | 108 | 85 | 39 | 25 | 19 | — | NAICS2022 |