<p>Hi, my nephew is an incoming freshman. For hs graduation, I'd like to get him a gift that reflects and will be useful in his upcoming Princeton experience. Is there a particular restaurant or student hangout where a gift card would be appreciated? I go to Princeton periodically for business but typically stay at the Nassau Inn and eat at Lahieres with clients, which I doubt is relevant to the typical student life. Any local restaurants or places you recommend, or other suggestions? Thanks.</p>
<p>It isn’t Princeton specific, but they have a Panera. My D will be attending this Fall and loves Panera. I don’t remember, but I suspect that they also have a Starbucks to fill the students’ coffee fix. You could also go with something like a Target card that could be used to either initially or throughout the year.</p>
<p>You could get a lifetime membership to the U Store (offers a discount on purchases made there) and/or gift cards for the same place- although gift cards must be used AT the store. No online purchasing with them, so he’ll have to wait until he gets there to go shopping for some Princeton gear.</p>
<p>I knew about the Panera (I’ve eaten at the one in Princeton) but I could have come up with Panera, Starbucks or Target on my own. I was specifically looking for a local gift cars that shows more personalized thought. I found a place called House of Cupcakes; is that a student favorite? I had ice cream at a little shop near the Nassau Inn when I was there last but don’t recall the name.</p>
<p>Maybe try one or more of these for something less generic…</p>
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<p>Thomas Sweet Ice Cream shop is a Princeton favorite!</p>
<p>Not sure if they give out gift cards, but if they do you can bet it will get used.</p>
<p>Bent Spoon has better cupcakes and also the best ice cream in town.</p>
<p>lol i love wawa…but that’s me ahah
i would probably spend all my money on thomas sweets, bent spoon, starbucks, or on the consignment shop or that record exchange…</p>
<p>Thanks - I decided to go with gift certs to Thomas Sweet, House of Cupcakes and Bent Spoon that I’ll package in some cute way. Not doing Wawa, and this kid doesn’t need a consignment store!</p>
<p>Small World Coffee might also be good…there are two, one on Witherspoon St., one on Nassau St.</p>
<p>(you can also order the gift cards online)</p>