This was a great little find while strolling through downtown Lancaster. I loved the vibe inside. You order at the counter, then sit down and they bring you your food. Good service. I am a vegetarian, and while it is not a vegetarian cafe, it had a lot of nice selections for a non-meat eater. I had a grilled sandwich with pineapple and cheese, which was very good. My friend had a roasted vegetable sandwich, which she said was very good. I also had a yummy bowl of tomato soup. Both sandwiches came with chips. For a downtown location such as this, I found the prices to be very reasonable. I am glad I found this charming cafe. read more

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This review is based off of one item I got from their pastry case. I got it to go too. I got their banana bread which had generous portions of chocolate chips in it. After I took a bite of the banana bread, it was the moistest, flavorful, delicious banana bread I've ever had. After tax it was around 4 bucks so for a slice of banana bread, it's not the cheapest but for the quality I think it's worth the price. Highly recommended if they have it on display. read more

Sophisticated and interesting menu. Gluten free options. Great coffee. Nice atmosphere for chatting. Easy location.

We stopped here before seeing a show at the Fulton Theatre. The food was mediocre, but the location was really convenient. I ordered a chicken walnut wrap which was pretty bland. The atmosphere was friendly but quiet. read more

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Stopped in for lunch today and was initially put off by the lack of a greeting from both workers behind the counter - I had to practically fight for eye contact, though I was the only person standing there. They lose a point for that. I was finally able to engage the guy and he slowly warmed. Cobb salad - good. Standard Cobb w/ a good amount of blue cheese crumbles, satisfying. Berry smoothie - delicious! Sooo creamy and flavorful. All came to about $14. Came out fairly quickly as well. read more

I went here with my fiance Caitie for brunch on Saturday morning. I've been to several coffee shops around Lancaster and all have been very good so we decided to give this one a try. Walking in the place is very clean and has a modern industrial design. The floor creeks and you can feel someone walking by as the floor sags, but in this case it gives the cafe shop some personality. Some of the tables are community seating, and I thoroughly enjoyed having some random conversation with some very nice people. My fiance ordered the peach apple tea and I had the espresso truffle (hot chocolate with a shot of espresso). My drink was fantastic and not overpowering of chocolate. Caitie enjoyed hers as well, and we ended up splitting an open omelet with maple sausage, onions, peppers and cheese with fresh orange slices and toast on the side. The food was fantastic and plenty enough to split between two people! The menu is full of pretty standard breakfast food, but for sure it is of higher quality than your average breakfast joint. Everything tasted fresh and the atmosphere was relaxing. Having the option of community seating and serving up some great food and drink really makes this place worthwhile. This is a great way to start your day; I'd highly recommend checking this place out and having a relaxing moment. read more

Cafe One Eight - Breakfast stack with espresso truffle and peach apple tea - Cafes Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cute cafe with great coffee and breakfast. Lots of gluten-free options. The best of one eight is a winner. The avocado toast is the best I've ever had. The blend of the rosemary in the toast with the avocado and feta cheese with the cherry tomatoes, egg and a splash of lime was perfect. And their homemade vanilla yogurt with the berries and granola was delicious. Highly recommend, but come early to get a seat as the intimate setting doesn't afford a lot of seating. read more

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The food here is really good. Cheap and the place has really nice design. Really solid place if you don't know where to eat.

Great food and excellent coffee (I'm a coffee snob, so I don't say that easily.). Staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is perfect for relaxing, working, or catching up with friends. Highly recommend! read more

Cafe One Eight - Cafes Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Café one eight is a beautiful café in the city. Parking garage right across the street. A girl name Cayla was very polite and made sure I had a satisfactory visit! read more

I really like this cafe- it's quaint and the strawberry parfait is sooo amazing I grace it every now and then.

Nestled in a cute part of downtown Lancaster, this cafe is warm and welcoming to passersby. I stepped in just for a tea and some free WiFi to do some work. Next time I'll come for lunch because their menu looked amazing. Friendly staff and quick service! read more

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Adorable spot downtown! Came here for lunch and to get some work done. They have free WiFi and tons of natural light which makes it ideal for studying or doing work! Their Rome sandwich was good; I was not a huge fan of the bread, but the rest of the sandwich was enjoyable. I highly recommend the Rose Berry kombucha! read more

Cafe One Eight - Rome sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Avocado toast was excellent and I tried a nitro latte!! So great!! Such a cool atmosphere and service was super quick! Great place for breakfast or to chill with a coffee and get some work done! read more

I did not like the way this restaurant dealt with tips and requests for water. I went in for a sit-down lunch. I ordered my food at the counter, and paid with a credit card, it asked for a tip amount. Tips are based on food and service and are given after the meal, not before. If you ask for water, they ask if you want bottle or cup. They provide small cups, but the customer has to go to the rear of the restaurant and fill their cup from an industrial type sink in the entryway of the kitchen. Pitchers of water on the counter would have indicated more respect for the customer. Food was good, priced well. read more

This is one of the best cafes in town. Place is very nice and cozy. It got renovated not long before my visit. Good work! Parking is not a problem if you are an early bird. They are open at 7AM which is perfect for work day. I ordered my typical breakfast - medium latte and yogurt parfait. It was delicious! They got peaches from local farms. What else do you need??? The problem tho is prices. I am not sure I can repetitively spend $10. Another cafe right around the corner provides the same quality of food & services, but charges a bit less for everything. read more

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Overall experience was great. I ordered the roast beef and horseradish sandwich, my wife ordered a breakfast sandwich. Our drinks were the matcha latte and on tap kombucha. Food and drinks were both excellent, and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would add a fifth star, if they reorganized tables a bit farther apart and were more vocal with customers ignoring mask protocols while in line. read more

My review is based on a quick take-out order from yesterday, but they deserve the review despite the quick visit. Super clean, bright interior. Love the white-washed brick look. If you don't mind a short walk, you can find free 2 hour parking on Prince, near the Art District. People were coming in and out on this rainy Monday. Looks like a prime spot to grab a healthy lunch and coffee/tea to enjoy back at your desk. Otherwise, they had plenty of seating inside. A few spots to window watch and a couple larger tables that could seat 6, so bring your office mates with you and eat in. Their breakfast items look fantastic and I look forward to checking them out on my next overnight trip to Lancaster. I went with the Gotham: Chicken breast, provolone cheese, basil pesto & roasted red pepper on ciabatta bread. It was out to me in under 10 minutes and served warm. A tad messy to eat on the road, but every bite was phenomenal. Nicely chopped chicken strips of white meat and super juicy. The balance of items was spot on, so every bite was as enjoyable as the next. The sandwich was not a monster, nor a steal at $9 and change, but well worth it. Seriously, one of the best sandwiches I've enjoyed in a long time. My only complaint would be that there was not a large board showing the menu items (unless I totally missed it!), but just two clip boards at the counter, so you couldn't really prepare yourself ahead of time. I actually stepped out of line b/c I had no clue what they offered and found a small stack of menus just before you would go around the corner towards the bathrooms, so I made up my mind, lost my place in line and ordered. Small inconvenience, but I would suggest making the ordering process easier for new patrons. Highly recommend. read more

Cafe One Eight is a great little spot on my "Coffee Round" of Lancaster City. Beautiful interior design and has a full lunch and breakfast men, so you can legit eat here! Workers are always incredibly friendly. Food sometimes takes a while and isn't anything extra ordinary, but still good if you need to stop in for a bite and a coffee. Double check prices too. I accidentally purchased a $6 kombucha which kind of blew my mind haha! It wasn't horrible tasting, but definitely did not see a price on there and felt like a dummy if I wanted to return it. Regardless, a great stop on Orange. Keep up the good work everyone! read more

Beautiful atmosphere and fabulous service! Our barista was super helpful and friendly. She suggested we try the *sweetened raspberry iced tea* and it was superb! Very refreshing and deliciously crafted on site. read more

Wow, great Caesar salad!! Super fresh and delicious chicken. Coffee was delicious, but make sure to avoid the baby small size.

Phenomenal. Such a cute little place with fast service, delicious and healthy food. They also have a small bakery section that looks great (though we didn't try it that day I'm dying to have the cookie dough cupcake!). 3 of us went for a quick lunch and none of us were disappointed. we ordered sandwiches and wraps and all 3 were delicious. Each comes with a side of chips or fruit. I got the fruit and it was some orange slices which I thought was a little odd but it was actually super refreshing. I would def. Recommend it and def. Go back. read more

LOVE this place! This is a hidden gem. Friendly staff, delicious food, nice vibe and most important GOOD COFFEE. Being a Latino, I'm often not impressed with coffee places. Also, this is a good place to meet a friend for a coffee date, study or work. Trust me, you'll like it here! read more

Stopped in for a weekend lunch. Ordered grilled chicken sandwich and the tahini bowl. Food was superb. Will definitely return in the future. Great service! read more

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Spent the night in Lancaster on a whim, because hurricane Florence blocked plans of visiting Charleston. I was on a mission to find a nice place to do some homework, drink an iced latte, and have avocado toast. Cafe One Eight did not disappoint! The staff is nice. My latte was perfect, and the avocado toast was huge and filling (and of course, delicious). So happy that I stopped in! read more

Cafe One Eight - Avocado toast and iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Service was top-notch and my take-out was checked on as soon as I walked in. The ambience is beautiful and open. For me personally, it's too open. If I was there to work or have a bite I would want just a bit of room and privacy which would not work here. In fact, the hipsters sitting on stools in the windows seem to be on display like ladies of the night in Amsterdam. The Lancaster burrito was fresh and filling but not terribly exciting. I understand the idea of appealing to the masses but c'mon, gimme just a bit of sauce or spice or maybe a HOT SAUCE BAR (!!!). I know, crazy foodie dreams...but, really, if you offer this many burritos and sammies and breakfasts...just consider it, please??? read more

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Atmosphere is cute and staff is friendly, but that's basically all there is. Good luck finding a spot to sit down and have their extremely bitter and lukewarm coffee and any food off their overly expensive menu: chances are there are loud and annoying teens trying to capture the perfect picture for instagram, or #BossBabe bloggers having uncalled photo shoots while people are trying to eat and have conversation. Coffee is almost ALWAYS lukewarm, never had an actual hot cup of coffee there the three or four years I've been in Lancaster. Food is mediocre at best; yesterday I had the grilled cheese with a cup of white chicken chili and the soup was ice cold, and grease soaked the sandwich and made the toasted bread soggy. I paid around ten bucks for a soggy sandwich and cold soup. *eye roll* If you're looking for cute photos to make your instagram aesthetically pleasing, you're in the right place. If you actually want to enjoy some nice and HOT coffee and good food, might wanna explore Lancaster a bit since you're not gonna find that here. But if you do decide to stay in house or try to get some work done, be prepared for obnoxious teens and college students and bloggers blabbing about instagram aesthetics. Wifi is free if you ask for the password, but connection barely holds. This place is also inaccessible, having several large stairs before you get to the door. There's a single gender neutral bathroom that is accessible though. Can't say anything about accessibility of seating, since I use a cane and not a wheelchair. read more

First time here. Overall, a great experience. We had breakfast and the food was very good. The coffee was great too. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Will definitely be returning on one of my next ventures to the area! read more

Expect to always wait a long time for your food even if you order online for a specific pick-up time.

Great local cafe serving up sandwiches, soup, and great coffee. They serve local brand, Square One Coffee. I know the owners, and they are professional, caring people who do a good job being involved in the community. The space is decorated tastefully, and always maintained well. read more

Totally loved this place on recent trip to Lancaster. Loved it so much, we came back the next day! Awesome specialty drinks and delicious foods. Quick and friendly service. Love the atmosphere which is quiet and intimate but also relaxed. Breakfast and a latte cost me approx $15 and definitely worth it. Portions are large. I loved the Avocado toast and yogurt parfait with homemade vegan granola, delicious and amazing! I would be regularly if I lived Iocal! You won't disappointed! read more

This is a daily breakfast and/or lunch stop, unlike other local cafe's the staff is friendly and recognizes those who regularly patronize it. Their breakfast sandwich selection is good, about the average time to prepare but above average ingredients which is worth waiting for. After high turnover and impersonal service at other coffee shops I found a good regular spot here. read more

If you want to find the worlds best family owned cafe look no further. I happened to be in the Lancaster Area with my friend yesterday and decided to stop in to see the food and beverage selection. They had a nice selection of healthy options, coffee, tea, dessert case, etc. I went with the market sandwich, which was the BEST caprese sandwich in my life the flavors flowed perfectly together and we accompanied by 3 strawberries and a raspberry rose tea for the drink and a macaroon for dessert. I will definitely be going back, and would recommend them to everyone! read more

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Go here regularly. Decent Gluten free options and staff is sometimes knowledgable about contamination risks.

We visited for lunch today and were pretty unimpressed. My chicken and sweet potato wrap was incredibly dry - the sweet potato was desiccated - and they were out of the usual dressing for that particular wrap, so I asked for their maple tahini dressing to be put on instead. You wouldn't think they could mess that up, but of the two ingredients, it seemed they forgot the tahini. My guy's roast beef and horseradish sandwich had no horseradish. I suspect they cook and store all the ingredients in advance and don't have a real food person on hand all days to be sure things are fresh and tasty. Nice atmosphere but they have to start caring a bit more about their food. read more

I decided to visit here last week for a quick lunch. The cafe has a nice open environment and quick service. I ordered the veggie jumble salad and an earl grey tea. The tea was high quality and a good serving in a large cup. The veggie jumble salad came with a small cup of balsamic vinaigrette on the side and I found the amount ample for the veggie filled salad. The grilled onions and peppers on top provided heaps of flavor to the salad. I found the prices reasonable, the service fast, and my food delicious- will for sure visit again! read more

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This is mostly the best coffee shop in have been to so far. The ppl are polite and the server was able to help me choose a latte. It was a Carmel dream yummy . The sever with the rest bandana on Monday night needs a raise she went above and beyond the call. And I will always come back to try the other latte read more

Cafe One Eight - Cafes Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Great place for breakfast! The hubby and I like to try new places for breakfast, and we we're pleasantly surprised with Cafe One-Eight. Coffee was really good and the items we got for breakfast were delicious. Definitely want to go back and try the fruit and yogurt parfaits. Highly recommend it to everyone! The only thing is they have limited seating, we went on a Tuesday morning around 9am and we got the last two seats. You can always get the food to go. read more

Cafe One Eight - Avocado toast with a Mocha - Cafes Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Love the baked oatmeal here. The yogurt parfait is also very good. The place is not huge so there may be a wait but the service, the food, and baked goods have never disappointed me when I visit Lancaster. read more

This cafe is charming and very brightly lit-making very welcoming. They have a great selection of drinks and foods that they make and bring right to you. I ordered only a cappuccino and waited a little longer for it than I would have expected, but not ridiculously long. The cappuccino was well made and looked perfect. I ordered mine with skim milk, which I think was what made it taste a little bland and burnt. I'd go back and order something else to see if the coffee is richer. Overall the prices are average and the ambiance is very fresh. I'll be back! read more