The blueberry sundaes are the best but they also offer sandwiches, chips, and slushies…read more We usually stop for ice cream after hiking on Peters Mountain. A social group I belong to hikes at Detweiler Park practically across the road so we stop here for lunch afterwards. There are picnic tables to sit and eat at in the back of the parking lot. It's always a nice visit here with plenty of parking and friendly people serving customers.

We shared a banana split that was customized to our liking. Ice cream was awesome, prices were…read morefair, and customer service was great. We will be back for sure.

Tried the new Mermaid Szn specials at Playa Bowls Hershey, and they're a fun addition for the…read morewarmer months! They just launched this limited-time lineup featuring bright, tropical flavors across both bowls and smoothies. I had a chance to try a few items, including the Mermaid Mood Bowl with a pitaya and blue spirulina base, topped with granola, fruit, coconut, and Nutella, along with the Mango Glow Bowl with a mango base and toppings like granola, fruit, coco whip, and chia seeds. For smoothies, the Purple Mermaid Smoothie and Passion Glow Smoothie both stood out!! They're packed with fruit and have a refreshing, lighter feel that works well this time of year. Everything looked and tasted great and had a fresh, vibrant flavor. It's also nice to see ingredients like collagen and blue spirulina included, which add a little something extra beyond just taste. These specials are available through June 15! If you're looking for something refreshing and a little different, you must check out these new specials!

Warning: these bowls are highly addictive! I've had acai and fruit bowls all over, but Playa Bowls…read moreis on another level. I bought one to go, ate the entire thing in my car, and immediately went back in to buy another one for breakfast the next day. A few days later, I brought the whole family. The acai is so smooth and creamy, and the fruit is incredibly fresh and sweet. There are tons of options to choose from, which can be overwhelming, but the staff is wonderful at helping you decide. Best acai bowls around!

Some people wake up early to go to the gym. Some people wake up early to be productive members of…read moresociety. I set an alarm for National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day. When Candy Mountain Creamery announced they'd be opening at 7am for build-your-own waffle ice cream sundaes, I felt personally called to action. Because if you're not celebrating extremely niche food holidays with reckless enthusiasm, what are you even doing? Also working in my favor: I had recently signed up for the Cumberland Valley Coffee & Chocolate Trail, and realized Candy Mountain Creamery was a participating stop. Two birds. One waffle-shaped destiny. Alarm set for 5:45am on a Saturday. Commitment level: alarming. At 7:52am, with temperatures hovering around 15° and wind chills that felt emotionally aggressive, I walked into the shop smiling like a person who makes excellent life decisions. Parking was easy thanks to their strip mall location -- always a win when you're battling winter just to eat dessert for breakfast. I fully expected chaos. Lines. Fellow sugar enthusiasts wrapped in blankets waiting for their moment. Instead? I was the only one there. The universe clearly said, "This is your main character moment." The staff were warm, friendly, and somehow just as excited about ice cream as I was. They told me to pick three flavors and they'd take it from there. My pre-caffeine brain selected: Cherry Cordial, Banana Nut Bread, and Maple -- which in hindsight sounds like the ice cream equivalent of chaotic good energy. While they prepared my masterpiece, I completed my Coffee & Chocolate Trail check-in and used a coupon for a free medium latte, because nothing pairs with ice cream breakfast like financial efficiency. Moments later, they handed me a golden waffle piled high with three enormous scoops and pointed me toward the toppings bar AND a roaring gas fireplace. I nearly ascended. The toppings bar had everything -- Reese's Pieces, whipped cream, strawberry topping, caramel, peanuts -- and I exercised exactly zero restraint. Reese's Pieces? Yes. Peanut butter drizzle? Obviously. Whipped cream? Don't insult me. Then I settled into a cozy chair by the fireplace and proceeded to absolutely demolish this breakfast like a person with no regrets and excellent priorities. The ice cream itself was fantastic -- creamy, flavorful, and distinct enough that each scoop held its own despite my slightly unhinged flavor combo. The latte was piping hot and perfect for balancing out the sugar-fueled chaos. Honestly, aside from the waffle sundae itself, the fireplace deserves its own Yelp listing. I expected to be freezing while eating ice cream before sunrise -- instead I was warm, cozy, and deeply at peace with my life choices. A few other brave souls eventually wandered in, which reassured me that I am not the only person willing to eat ice cream at breakfast in sub-freezing temperatures. Huge thanks to Candy Mountain Creamery for being one of the only local spots open early enough to support my commitment to food-based holidays, for having incredibly friendly staff, a fantastic latte, and a warm space that turned a cold winter morning into something genuinely memorable!

Found this on Google during a road trip and we stop anytime we pass through now. Love the smoothie…read morebowls! Good coffee and food as well!

Boba Sensei was such a pleasant surprise! The bubble tea is authentic, delicious, and very…read morereasonably priced. They also serve ramen made with homemade noodles, which was just as impressive. The owners are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the cozy atmosphere makes you want to stay awhile. This was an unexpected gem to find in Pennsylvania. If you're visiting the Hershey area, it's absolutely worth the short drive. I highly recommend stopping by if you're craving authentic boba tea and fresh, homemade ramen. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area!

I like them! Boba Sensei is a cute local bubble tea shop that also has some food options (eg. Ramen…read more-- you pick the toppings/protein on the touch screen kiosk). They also support other small businesses and have a section from indie artists which I thought was really nice! They had hand painted mini canvas magnets and other crafts. Bubble tea wise, I got the large taro milk tea. Nice flavor and could pick 1 topping included (could be boba or could be something else like mango jelly, etc).

This is a little gem of a coffee shop located a little off the beaten path from the downtown…read moreHershey business core. A very attentive, and friendly, staff coupled with quality coffee drinks, delicious food, and a beautifully decorated interior make the Cocoa Beanery a win win!! Please check it out and be sure to say hello to owner/operator Carrie.

They serve ice cream, to go sandwiches, etc and have plenty of seating room. They have a large cup…read morewith 1 scoop of ice cream (it's large) for about $5. Then you can add toppings for a cost. You are paying for the convenience of being at the lodge. They have about 6 flavors and same with toppings.

Late afternoon: Honey Jasmine bubble tea treat in the chic BonBon courtyard; such a relaxing…read moreatmosphere. The staff is consistently friendly and quick with your freshly made order, whether it's a beverage or a meal.

Best Boba tea and Bond me that I have ever had. The owners are super nice good people. Everything…read morecame out quickly and service was impeccable 10 out of 10 would recommend.

Swatara Coffee Co. is an absolute gem…read more After driving by countless times, I finally stopped in--and now it's my favorite coffee shop in the Palmyra, Lebanon, and Hershey area. The lavender iced latte is my go-to, and their breakfast sandwiches are top-tier (love the chopped bacon in every bite). Muffins? Always fresh and flavorful--especially the French toast one, which surprised me in the best way. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with great outdoor seating and friendly, welcoming staff. Even when I move farther out, I'll be coming back. Swatara Coffee Co. is 100% worth the stop.

Three of us went for lunch here on a Saturday. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. We chose…read moreindoors since it was a bit cool. When we arrived the place was full and everyone seemed very happy and upbeat. The menu is on the wall at the service kiosk where you place your order. When it's ready they call your name. There's a nice coffee bar which is self serve. The coffee was hot, fresh and delicious. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We had the club sandwich crepe, which was served piping hot. It was delicious, packed with ham, turkey, melted cheese and fresh spinach with a mayo aioli on top. This cafe is definitely a winner.

It was a tuesday afternoon when I decided to visit this Juice & Java. The building was dimly lit up…read moreand a little overwhelming at first with all the signs but the service here was polite & I decided to try the orange creamsicle because I LOVE that ice cream & as a smoothie??? OH MY GOD!!!! I am obsessed! This smoothie is so freaking good & i crave it all the time. I seriously could order this for breakfast, lunch & dinner. It tastes exactly like an orange creamsicle! I absolutely will be coming back to this location to try more of their foods & smoothies. YUM!!!

Juice & Java has been a Mechanicsburg staple since 2001, and after finally visiting, I can see why…read more I stopped in on a chilly, overcast Sunday evening around 5 p.m. with a very specific craving: grilled cheese and soup. Juice & Java delivered big time. When I walked in, the café was quiet, with just a couple of customers working away on laptops. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed, with a perfectly nostalgic 90's soundtrack playing overhead. The café itself is small and quirky, with local artwork for sale adorning the walls--an inviting little space that immediately makes you want to linger. The menu was surprisingly large for such a small spot, and while their coffee selections seemed endless, I skipped the caffeine this time. Instead, I ordered: 4-Cheese Gourmet Grill ($9.95) - Monterey Jack, provolone, American & cheddar, a bowl of Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Soup ($4.79) and two canned sodas ($1.95 each). The staff were friendly, the tables were spotless, and our food came out quickly. The grilled cheese was generously portioned--easily shareable, with perfectly gooey, melty cheese and plenty of those delightful "cheese dangly bits" that make a grilled cheese worth it. But the real star? That Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda soup. Creamy without being heavy, rich with flavor, perfectly warm, and absolutely made for dunking a grilled cheese. I was so glad I ordered a bowl instead of a cup--I would've been sad if it ended too soon. It was one of the best soup-and-sandwich combos I've had in a long time. All in, our meal was just over $20 with tip--reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. With their great hours (breakfast through dinner, seven days a week), plenty of parking in the strip mall lot, and a menu full of tempting options, I'll definitely be back to try more. If you're in the area and craving comfort food with a cozy, local vibe--skip the chains and head here.