This place is amazing. We love the Mexican food, the people who run it and the coffee too. Bonus: it's open breakfast through dinner and when the seasons right, they have outdoor seating as well as a great indoors. Honestly can't say enough about how much I love this place. Really great food, location and service. read more

I happened to accidentally find this place this afternoon while killing some time. I was very impressed. Staff was very friendly and decor was nice. I ordered an iced chai latte with soy milk. I can honestly say it's the best I have had in awhile! I will be going back. I also noticed a patio, I want to check that out next time! read more

Saw the new lunch menu this morning with a lot of great looking Mexican choices! I'll be back for sure. read more

Caffe 101 - Cafes Near Me - Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania

We ordered the huevos rancheros, the quiche, and the French toast with Canadian bacon. It was SO good! Highly recommend this place. The atmosphere is relaxing (until all the children came in at least lol) and the AC felt amazing. The prices were fair and the portions were perfect for breakfast. There's also free wifi and they seem to be pretty hiker friendly. Also we realized there's a wrap around photo on one of the walls and this photo is of the town from April 18th 1906. Super cool! read more

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Food is great, but I loved this place so much more when it was seat-yourself. After a year or 2 now since that changed they still don't have it down. It's always a cluster. Today the dining room is empty and all the tables dirty and still a 30-minute wait, only to be told once I'm seated breakfast was over. Then I saw them turn away a group because they said they're closing soon- it's noon and open til 8 everywhere I saw posted. But then others that arrived after them got seated. Maybe there were shorter holiday hours, but neither Yelp or their FB page said so. Please just go back to seating yourself. read more

Found this place after hiking on AT. Lots of mexican dishes. My friend and I went with american sandwiches. Food was good served with chips. Service seemed slow even though working at reduced capacity. Waited long time for food and I was starving. Waitress did bring me a pitcher of water since I kept emptying my glass. Left still feeling hungry. Would go back. Maybe order appetizer in addition to main course. read more

This is a pleasant little spot at the lake and the food is good. That being said, the Harvest Salad lunch special was definitely not worth $12, either in size or taste. They should also post their specials on a daily basis on their Facebook page. read more

The breakfast here has been great and there were a lot of different options so we thought that we'd go for dinner. This was a big mistake. The only thing on the menu was Mexican food - which was fine, although rather disappointing because we thought there'd be more options like for breakfast. We are both allergic to artificial coloring and most of the food had something with red dye in it. We then ordered a steak quesadilla and a grilled pork quesadilla because they seemed to be safe options. The pork one had something red all over it (there was no warning ) The food was tasteless and very expensive ($37) for what we got. The side salads that were supposed to come with the quesadillas were literally just lettuce, a few tomatoes, and onions thrown on the plate. That being said, the very tiny thrown together salads had more flavor than the rest of the food. The prices seemed more suitable for the tavern not a cafe read more

I've been wanting to try this cafe for a long time and decided to stop by for lunch today. The place is in a nice location, has good atmosphere and people behind the counter were nice but the grilled cheese I ordered was the worst I've ever had! It looked like the cook had taken two pieces of bread, no butter or anything, with two pieces of processed cheese and thrown them on the grill for about 30 seconds. It came to me with zero toasting and the cheese wasn't even melted. They made a new one for me(nice of them to try) which was melted and toasted (still just plain bread)but without any flavor. I just couldn't eat it. The pickle on the plate and the coffee were good. I never thought anyone could mess up a grilled cheese but obviously I was wrong. I won't be back. read more

Arrived w a friend at 2:45. Had to ask for fresh coffee, even though I was told they had just brewed some. (Carafe was empty). Sandwich was tasty, but cookies my friend purchased were inedible- rock hard. Staff cleared away coffee and started mopping around us at 3:25, and we finally left/got pushed out at 3:45. Sorry to say, we won't be back. read more

I've only had breakfast so I can't speak to other meals. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was mediocre. The toast comes in buttered, and hard butter served with it. Home fries were not crispy and barely browned. read more

This place is always awesome, and the employees are always polite and personable. If you come here, the coffee is a must (one of the best in the area), and their eggs benedict is also spectacular! I usually come here for breakfast, so I can't say much about their lunch, but they have a good variety of options to pick from. read more

This is an amazing little restaurant. The food is a sensory feast. The sizzling fajitos, inviting smells, exceptional presentation. Staff is easy, welcoming and knowledgeable about menu. Generous portions and reasonable prices. My new favorite place to go with dear friends and an empty stomach. You will not be disappointed. read more

Very nice cafe. All meals we have tried have been great with the exception of the rustic Turkey flat bread. Turkey extremely salty lunch meat style. The chai is excellent. Sandwich barely edible. Told waitress. She had nothing to say read more

What a jewel to find in Boiling Springs. Excellent food, very accommodating staff, and an incredible value for the quality of the food! Our table enjoyed orders of shrimp fajitas, chicken and shrimp fajitas (we skipped the beef that would normally be included) and a kid's order of chicken fingers with fries. First, the servings were very large and the food was fresh and delicious. They were the best fajitas I've ever had and even the tenders / fries were tasty and I don't normally like fried food. The server was quick and attentive even though she was the only server working while we were there. I was surprised with a complementary dessert for my birthday. All in all one of the best meals out since I moved into the area 4 years ago. We will definitely be back!! read more

I used to love this place until my father and i came recently and were never served. Perhaps it is because we asked for a different table, but it definitely feels like we are being isolated and discriminated against for some godly reason. If you expect to be served as a POC here even though it is mainly POC run, u fortunately, this is NOT the place for you. 0/5 read more

The chef is wonderful. We have been here many times and the food is never disappointing. The service is sometimes odd and irregular, but that is a minor annoyance for such great food. It is in a charming location across from the Children's Lake in Boiling Springs. Fun to take ice cream cones across the road to sit by the lake after dinner. read more

The Chicken salad sandwich is amazing! I get it every time. The cafe is adorable and spacious. The staff is very friendly. They have many options to choose from. They definitely got the best spot in boiling springs, overlooking everything the town is known for! read more

We love the new Mexican menu! They have kept many of the same breakfast and lunch items from the old Caffe 101, but added an excellent dinner menu. This is hands down the best Mexican food I've had in central Pa, if not on a much wider scale. I highly recommend the crab enchiladas verde, which are full of lump crab meat and a tomatillo avocado lime dressing. Bring your own beverage to enjoy while you enjoy dinner on the patio overlooking the lake. The staff is very friendly and competent as well. They just need to post their new menu online and add this Yelp listing to the Mexican food category to get the word out! read more

I get that they're a small cafe but I have given it two chances and both were horrible. Went in the afternoon during the week, was one of maybe 3 people there - took 30 minutes for the waitress to even take our order, then we waited over an hour for the food. I was late for an appointment and had to leave so I didn't even get the food after sitting there for an hour and a half. I asked for a coffee to go, they didn't even offer to give it to me after waiting, and then EVERY SINGLE COFFEE DISPENSER WAS EMPTY. HOW DOES A CAFE NOT EVEN HAVE COFFEE? I gave up and left. People have bad days though, so I went back recently to see if it was any different. Just wanted a coffee, and after waiting in line for 45 minutes I gave up and left. They either need to hire more staff or seriously rethink how they are running that place. Besides the horrible service and ungodly wait times, their food is overpriced. I'm not paying 15 dollars for a salad. read more

I'm not sure what happened to this place but it's really gone down hill. Previously we would bring our son here every week for breakfast. The food options were amazing and the atmosphere was perfect for a Sunday breakfast. In the last few months every time we have gone in we were confused how we should order as there was a waitress but also self serve beverages and self table clearing. Also, the food quality gone down considerably. I don't think we will be returning which is a shame because our favorite summertime activity was getting breakfast at the cafe and walking around the lake with our son. I would skip it. read more

Nice place to grab breakfast! Great coffee, nice interior and great to sit outside in the summer. GF Friendly.

A frequent customer because they food is so good, but I think I am finally done. Went last Sunday, sat down and waited on immediately. Today, there were 7 of us. Moved from a table on the grass (after waiting for service for over 15 mins) to the patio. I alerted the staff we moved. We waited another 30 minutes. One of our party went in and told them we needed to be waited on. With an attitude he was asked if we checked in. He said we had 30 mins before. "Really?" Yes, really. They gave him one menu but again, no service. I went back in and a staff member informed me that we couldn't get breakfast now because it was 11. We had been there since 10:15!! We left. They lost 7 customers, most of whom live in BS. Love the food but the hassle isn't worth it. Not to management: PLEASE post that people need to check in at counter, and stay consistent. Every single weekend is different! Some weekends you have to check in, some you don't. People don't have 45 minutes to be waited on, no matter the food quality. Also polite and knowledgeable service goes a long way. read more

This place opened when we moved to the area, and it was great. Slightly high on price, but the convenience made up for that. Since then, the prices have gone up at least twice, and the service has gone down. They've even gone so far as to stop posting the prices since they're constantly increasing. I've waited over 30 minutes there to get a bowl of soup and a sandwich, which is not easy when you have kids. Even worse is the fact that the food is nothing special. The $9 Turkey Sandwich my wife recently got was good, but not $9 worth of good. $6? Maybe. The bottom line for me is that I'd rather drive into Carlisle and get Panera for less money than patronize a local store, and that's tough to write. Do yourself a favor and drive the 5 miles over to Mount Holly and check out Crumbs. It's everything Cafe 101 used to be, plus they make their own bread. read more

My husband and I got the BackPackers Platter along with the brown sugar and cinnamon baked oatmeal. The platter was perfect to share and the oatmeal was outstanding. We sat outside on their patio and it was a lovely view of the boiling springs lake. We will return! read more

The perfect place for a cup of coffee or a bite to eat. An extensive menu offering up food for any appetite or age. Breakfast is my favorite, from the fresh made omelettes, stuffed french toast, eggs Benedict, or the baked oatmeal. The coffee can be as simple as you want it or be adventurous and try the Mexican hot cocoa. Lunch has never been disappointing either. Sandwiches, soups, and fresh made salads. The caffe offers inside and outside dining with free wifi and the wait staff is always smiling. I recommend to grab a seat out on the patio to enjoy the views of Children's Lake where copious amounts of water fowl swim and where you can hear the chimes from the Veterans Tower. Don't be surprised though to see an AT hiker or two quickly taking in some fresh hot coffee and delicious muffins before they head back out on their journey- be sure to ask them about it! read more

OH this was a special foodie spot. Small but cozy dining room. The hand-written special board loaded with Mexican dishes. Had the fish tacos which were crunchy and loaded wth tasty moist fish. Sides of guacamole and really hot sauce were perfect. The mushroom soup was the best I've ever had-creamy with rich mushroom flavor. Others had the Vern which if I remember was the loaded sandwich on a hearty roll-didn't talk while eating-good sign! The taco bowl was also a good mix of meat and salad items in a crispy shell. Really tasty! Finally, the breakfast sandwich was unique and flavorful on a toasty roll. We'll definitely wander by there again. Plenty to choose from American favs to Mexican fare. read more

Good but pricey sandwiches. Staff is friendly, food is good, but the selection is a bit limited. It's the only deli-style restaurant in the area, so if you're in the mood for soups and/or sandwiches, this is the place to go. read more

Good food, we've had quite a few things off the menu. However,Service is very slow. On one occasion we left after not being waited on for over 10 minutes read more

We normally go to Aniles right down the road and to be honest I never even noticed that cafe 101 was there cuz it blends in. But anyway I've been there 3 times now and it is well decorated and a very cute place! It looks modern. Yes, the food is kinda pricey but it's good food. It's pretty much all homemade (which is the best!). It's also in the center of town by the lake and you can sit inside or out. It's a great place to take a small family or maybe a business partner. read more

Love the outdoor seating! Great place to sit on a nice day. The coffee is okay, but the food could be much better. The last time I went the avocado on the sandwich I ordered was terrible. I think it was canned, ugh! And I can't stand that they use phyllo dough as the crust to their quiche. It's always soggy! I have had some okay breakfasts, but usually I just go to sit outside and watch the ducks. Nice place to bike to. read more

This was our third visit. First two were nice; great food and okay service. This visit was awful. They clearly didn't have the air conditioning on and the dining area was full of flies. The waitress came over immediately and took our order and brought drinks, but that was the last time we saw her until our food came...over a half hour later. One of us was skipped, and had to go ask about her meal. The waitress didn't seem to realize she hadn't brought food for her! When we asked, there was no apology, and the girl at the counter seemed annoyed. They did bring a salad over so she had something to eat. We waited another ten minutes, and by now everyone was done. She asked for her meal to go and received an attitude. Again, no apology. We asked three times for boxes and then had to go back to the counter and ask for the check. At the counter there was another patron complaining of the same thing. Wait staff is way too young, and more interested in chatting amongst themselves than anything else. The food will bring people in, but to get them to stay you need to care about waiting on them. read more

We enjoyed breakfast here a few weeks ago on a Sunday. The coffee was great, and the breakfast was even better!

Arrived at 8:30 for breakfast not overly crowded. Took 15 minutes until anyone waited on us. She apologized. Took 15 more minutes to get 2 orange juices and they forgot coffee mug. Asked for mug no one brought one. Had to ask again. When i did she acted annoyed. Have now been here for over 45 minutes and no food or refill on drinks. One hour 10 minutes to get 2 wraps. Wraps were very good but not good enough to overcome lack of service. read more

Love the new Mexican menu. This is authentic Mexican food at it's best. The Shrimp Tacos and Steak Fajitas (order the Fajitas with all the extra add ons) are two of the best dishes I've ever had, anywhere. They now offer dinner service until 9:00 p.m, which is awesome! It's BYOB, the staff is super friendly, and the pet friendly outdoor seating is so pleasant and relaxing. My husband and I make the 20 minute drive here at least once a week, sometimes two or three if our schedules permit, it is that good! read more

Delicious lunch and coffee...minus one star for the lack of vegetarian options but otherwise a perfect lunch.

I was recently in town to visit a friend and had a delicious lunch at the Café. Really, very good. Service was fine. I paid the bill and inadvertently left my credit card on the table but had taken my receipt. When I realized I had forgotten my card, I went back to the Café to inquire if I had left my card. I did and the waitress promptly returned the card to me. BUT, when I get home and was checking my credit card charges, I saw a large withdrawal from my account. Further research revealed that the card had been compromised. Someone had used it to take a withdrawal and wire money to another country. I contacted my credit card company and they are researching the transactions but what a disappointment. Such a nice lunch and now money stolen from my account. Food is good but don't use any credit or debit cards here. Use CASH only. read more

Staff was SUPER friendly, food is a little pricey but it's going into a small business so it was money well spent. We got the fajita salad with chicken (amazing!) and the buffalo ranch chicken wrap,l (equally awesome!). read more

Took almost a half hour to get my food even though the lunch rush was over and few people were in the restaurant. Chicken salad finally came a la Mexican style with tortilla chips, roasted corn, seasoned chicken and romaine lettuce. I had to ask for salsa- you think it would be on the table - a staple such as salt or pepper. Overall, the food was average and the service very poor for an expensive lunch. read more

What a great place to have breakfast or lunch in the Fall sitting outside by the lake. Breakfast food is a little bette than your standard diner food, although I did find my sauce on Eggs Benedict a little thin. Good value, great setting, nice lady who busses the tables. read more