Say Cheez

I enjoy a good grilled cheese sandwich, so when I heard one was in Princeton, I had to check it out. My son and I stopped in for lunch on a Monday. The place isn’t actually facing the road. It sits behind the Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Shop, so be aware of that if you go looking for the restaurant. If you’re facing the ice cream shop, go to the left. Upon entering the building, I didn’t think it looked like much. There were only five or six stools and not much counter space to eat at. It’s definitely not a place to go if you want to sit and eat around a table with others, although some picnic tables are available outside. The menu looked straightforward enough if you wanted to make your own sandwich. Pick a bread, up to two kinds of cheeses, and one option from a limited selection of veggies, and then add a sauce. Everything else is extra, including proteins. Then we discovered a menu on the counter. The sandwich price was a little more than what appeared on the TV screen, but it was only 25 cents, so no big deal. The menu also had other pre-created sandwiches, but we decided to make our own. Once we had ordered, I decided to keep the receipt, and I was shocked. The bread added an extra 10 cents, the mozzarella added another 10 cents and that pepper jack cheese cost an additional 35 cents, even though the displayed menu didn’t show any extra costs. Now those aren’t big increases, but that’s not what the menu said the cost would be. So with the extra 25 cents for the sandwich as noted earlier, that adds up to 80 cents more than what the TV screen showed, more than a 10% increase. On top of that, I noticed they didn’t have my cheese order correct, so I went back and corrected it. But after eating half my sandwich, I realized they had now taken out the more expensive pepper jack completely and just replaced it with mozzarella. So how was the sandwich? I enjoyed it. The bacon I added had nice flavor, the tomatoes and lettuce seemed fresh, and the bread was soft even after being grilled. Personally, for me though, I don’t like surprises on cost. Fix the menu. Adjust the pricing model. But don’t advertise one price and then literally nickel and dime me while I’m placing my order.

I was really happy they had free coffee and water. A bit tight for sitting area but still good. My reuben melt was $12. The sandwich was very good but not amazing. Maybe the beef was less than stellar or I don’t like reubens that much? Great service. I will be back.

Located in a bustling part of the city, Say Cheez has garnered attention for its eclectic menu, especially its empanadas. Eager to indulge, I brought along two friends, excited to dive into what we hoped would be a delightful culinary experience. Unfortunately, our enthusiasm quickly faded. Upon entering, the raw, industrial decor of exposed brick and wooden tables created a trendy atmosphere, but it did little to prepare us for what was to come. When our empanadas arrived, I was met with a troubling sight. Instead of the golden-brown pastries I anticipated, they glistened with grease, literally dripping like a faucet. Determined to give them a fair shot, I took a bite, only to be met with blandness. The filling was unseasoned and uninviting, and the dough was so soaked in oil that it lost all structural integrity. Each bite felt like a fight against the overwhelming grease that clung to my mouth and hands. My friends shared my disappointment. One grimaced as grease stained her shirt, while another quipped about starting a new trend: “Empanadas à la Faucet.” Leaving Say Cheez, I felt deflated. What should have been a joyous culinary adventure turned into a tale of misfortune. While the restaurant's atmosphere held promise, the empanadas failed to deliver. If you’re craving this beloved dish, I suggest seeking out a different spot where flavor and enthusiasm truly meet.

I had a below average experience. The Mac and cheese in sandwich was cold and when I complained I was offered another one. It was extremely oily and was not good at all. The second grilled cheese arrived cold as well. Taste was average or below average as well.

Nice little cafe style sandwich shop. I wouldn't come here expecting to get a cheap grilled cheez, but what you get is quite delicious. I got the farmer (goat cheese, spinach, and roasted beets) with a dipper of tomato basil soup. I even had enough of the soup leftover to eat by itself. You can build you own but they have more than enough to satisfy a unique flavor itch. Likely that I won't be a regular (due to the expense) but will absolutely come back.

I work in the Princeton area and I know all the places, I had never tried this one. One day I went and I couldn't order. I left because there were like 3 people waiting and only one person in the kitchen who was the same person at the cash register. A month later I came back, I went in and there was a Hispanic lady at the cash register talking on the phone. I waited a few minutes for her to help me and she wouldn't leave the phone. I asked her if she could help me and she told me to wait. After a while she hung up and instead of asking me what I wanted she started telling me what she was talking about on the phone. I didn't answer and she was serious. I told her I wanted an empanada. She charged me and told me to sit outside the place at some tables that were dirty in the heat. The empanada was horrible, plus the bad time was caused by the bad service.

I got a mac and cheese sandwich, the person who helped me (I'm not sure if it was the owner) was super polite, he even walked around the counter to hand me my food. A+

Did a make my own grilled cheese with pepper jack and cheddar on rye, with marinara sauce as a dipping sauce. Overall tasted good, but I wish the cheese had been just a little more melted