WOW! What a great find! I asked my hubby to find a cafe to go to this morning and this is what he…read morefound. The cutest little trendy, eclectic spot in Perryopolis that we never knew existed and boy was it a find. The decor is vintage photos, paintings, drawings and even post cards on the walls and on the tables. We were greeted so warmly especially when we told them it was our first time. We chose two breakfast sandwiches, one bagel and one croissant and each were phenomenal. My husband had a mocha cappuccino and I had the Psyche-Delicate tea which was a hibiscus tea with blueberry syrup. It was sweet and delicious. This will be a new hangout for us for sure!

My husband and I stopped by while on a trip and thought the place was cute! It's very quiet which…read moreis nice. He got a seasonal drink and so did I along with a sandwich each. He enjoyed his tea and my coffee was okay, the espresso was burnt. The person who took our order was stand offish... maybe they were just having a bad day. It was not busy at all when we arrived. He got his sandwich not too long after ordering and said it was nice! Mine on the other hand...I waited over 30min for.He was well past done when I got my sandwich and my hot coffee had gone cold by that time. A small group of people walked in after my husband got his sandwich so maybe they got confused in all of that and forgot my order? I think it's cute and I like how they openly support what's right but the staff was not friendly and the long wait was unpleasant.

Surprisingly cheap for a pottery shop. I was able to paint a bowl for $20 (painting equipment…read moreincluded in price). Coffee store was run by the same employee. She was super sweet and hardworking. Well run and clean place

I love Brushes and Beans! Usually paint your own pottery places are BYO for food and drinks, but…read morethey are half coffee shop, half pottery pain. They have a huge selection of items to paint and prices and pieces range from around $8 to up to $80. You pick your piece and paint colors and then go to work. To get the true color you need three coats, so it can tale awhile. But it is a really fun experience and the staff is really helpful. They fire your piece and you come back to pick it up in a week or two. Great for something to do with the kids, a date, time with friends or even a fun solo activity.

What a cute spot with a wide variety of drink options, pastries and biscotti. Delicious. The owner…read moreis a true delight and the vibe is so relaxing and cozy

Cozy coffee shop with delicious pastries and a large variety of specialty drinks. The breakfast…read moresandwiches were really good as well. We really enjoyed sitting in the tiny library while we enjoyed our drinks. The staff was very welcoming.

After wandering the trails through Cathedral State Park, hunger hit hard and luckily we managed to…read morefind internet service, which is never guaranteed in this part of the country. That led us straight to Heidi's Bakery & Cafe, and honestly? Total home run. There's a sign hanging on the wall that says: "Homemade with love and butter." That pretty much tells you everything you need to know. You can taste the care and quality in everything they make. We ordered the BLTs on homemade sourdough, and they were absolute perfection --thick, delicious bacon, crisp beautiful lettuce, sweet tomatoes, and sourdough that deserved its own standing ovation. A truly excellent BLT is a thing of beauty, and Heidi's version was gorgeous. The french fries had some kind of secret seasoning situation happening that made them completely addictive. Every bite somehow got better. And then the desserts. Cupcakes. Cookies. Pastries. Basically a direct shipment from heaven itself. The kind of bakery case that makes you start negotiating with your own self-control and losing immediately. If you're exploring the mountains and backroads around Cathedral State Park, this place is 100% worth the stop. Warm, homemade comfort food done right.

We made a carry-out lunch order for our family and got to enjoy the strawberry chicken salad, the…read moreturkey Reuben, the BLT, and the chicken ranch wrap. I picked up an enormous Reese's peanut butter cup cookie for later. Everything was delicious, prices were fair, and the staff were friendly. Plenty of parking in their lot and both indoor and outdoor seating. We'll definitely be back!

After three days of biking the GAP, we arrived in Confluence ready for a great dinner, and River's…read moreEdge Cafe absolutely delivered. Before going, I had read a few isolated reviews mentioning poor service and food quality. Since our experience was the complete opposite, I think it's only fair to share it as some balance. We had made a dinner reservation for the patio overlooking the river. It was a beautiful, sunny (and HOT) day. When we arrived, the hostess let us choose our table. I picked a sunny spot, but our server, Amy, came over and suggested we move just one table back because the shade would reach us much sooner, and we would still have a great view of the river. She was right, and after a long day on our bikes, we really appreciated her thoughtfulness. And that was just the beginning. Amy immediately brought us water and took our drink order. I was craving a spicy margarita, which wasn't on the menu. She graciously told me that if they had jalapeños in the kitchen, she would make me a great one. A little while later, Amy appeared with my margarita in hand and apologized for the delay. Then she explained why it had taken a little longer: they didn't have any jalapeños in the kitchen, so a staff member had actually run to their nearby home to grab a fresh pepper FROM THEIR GARDEN for my drink! Seriously. Who does that?! And yes, it was one of the best spicy margaritas I've ever had. Dinner was just as impressive. I really wanted a Caesar salad with steak, which also wasn't a menu option. When I asked Amy about it, she immediately said she thought they could make it happen. And they did. The steak was cooked perfectly, the salad was well made, and it had exactly the right amount of dressing. After three days of biking the GAP, sitting beside the river with a delicious meal, refreshing drinks and that beautiful view was exactly what we needed. Huge props to Amy and the entire staff at River's Edge Cafe. From accommodating our off-menu requests to literally finding a fresh-from-the-garden jalapeño for my margarita, the service went far beyond what we expected. Our experience was absolutely wonderful, and River's Edge will definitely be on our list the next time we're in Confluence!

The cafe is a B&B right on the river with a lovely porch with tables outside and front garden. We…read morestopped here off the GAP trail. We sat inside that had two front rooms of table space and a homey feel to it. On the menu, it suggested ordering the soup as it was the chef's specialty. The food was overall fine. Service was alright.

A Hidden Gem Worth Leaving the Turnpike For! After making…read morethe drive between Northern Virginia and Ohio for more than 20 years, we couldn't believe we had never discovered Out of the Fire Café before. Anyone who regularly travels the Pennsylvania Turnpike knows how hard it is to find a truly memorable place to eat. This one is absolutely worth the short detour. The atmosphere is charming, the view is beautiful, and the food exceeded every expectation. We had to try their famous mushroom soup, and even though I'm not normally a mushroom fan, it was hands-down one of the best cups of soup I've ever had. The smoked salmon salad was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the Filet Mignon Sandwich special, and every bite was packed with incredible flavor. Our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. She made us feel right at home and added to what was already a wonderful dining experience. We finished with the Bananas Foster. While it wasn't the tableside flaming presentation you'd find at a fine-dining restaurant, the flavor was outstanding and the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be making Out of the Fire Café a tradition on our future trips. If you're traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike, do yourself a favor and make the stop--you won't regret it!

Some of the best food in the region and great ambiance and service. Nice outdoor area and views…read more Love this spot

Pastries and sandwiches were AMAZING. We were in town for three days and went twice! Our favorite…read morepastry was the panier choco-pistache - I will be dreaming about it. The hot latte was pretty standard, but still good. All the sandwiches were also fresh and tasty. There is a lot of seating for 2-4 people. It gets very busy around lunchtime.

Sigh. I saw that they had ceramic cups, including espresso sized cups. I ordered an espresso for…read morehere. And then they handed me a paper cup with a plastic lid. So disappointing! I try so hard not to waste materials with single use cups. I carry a travel cup. If they had only had paper cups, I would have given the barista my travel cup. I explained this, and she poured it into a (cappuccino sized!) ceramic cup for me. The espresso is good, but I prefer the espresso at Yinz, so probably won't come here again. That said, the quiches look really good here...