Zorba’s Brother

Zorba’s Brother
80 Nassau Street
Princeton
609-279-0999

Hours: Mon–Thurs, 7 am–9 pm; Fri, 7 am–10 pm; Sat, 7:30 am–10 pm; Sun, 7:30 am–9 pm.

Price: $

Style: Casual bistro-style Greek diner with warm yellow walls, wood paneling, comfy banquettes, and modern pendant lighting.

Don’t Miss: The omelettes ($5.99–$7.99) stuffed with whatever you’d like and served with good old-fashioned home fries and toast. The all-day breakfast fare includes the usual favorites—oatmeal ($3.99), French toast ($5.29), and pancakes ($4.99–$6.99), add fresh blueberries, bananas, or chocolate chips (60 cents)—while, lunch and dinner offer more variety. Homemade Greek specialties such as moussaka ($15.99), a delicious pile of eggplant, potatoes, ground beef, and bechamel sauce, are served with soup or salad and pita bread. Medley platters like the pastichio sampler, which includes tyropita, spanakopita, dolmades, taramosalata, olives, and pita wedges ($15.99) are oversized and filling. Wraps—the classic gyro or the meaty portobello ($8.80)—come with hummus, dolmades, and tabbouleh. You’ll also find sandwiches and grill items, along with a host of salads and finger foods.

Heads Up: Zorba’s is an intimate, comfortable spot in the heart of Princeton, with more ambience (and less noise) than most diners. The seating is limited, so there may be a wait during peak hours.

The Scoop: Dessert is a must. Homemade baklava ($4.99) is gooey and rich. There are also cakes—the double chocolate is terrific ($4.75)—milkshakes, and sundaes.