If you're passing through Mechanicsburg and want something much healthier than the typical…read morefast-food stop, Down to Earth Café is an outstanding choice. The café has a warm, inviting atmosphere with beautiful local artwork that creates a relaxing dining experience. The breakfast sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced. The frittata was hearty, satisfying, and generously portioned. While it was just a little heavier on the pepper than I personally prefer, it was still very enjoyable. The highlight of our visit was the gluten-free, vegan strawberry matcha cinnamon roll. It was incredibly moist, delicious, and packed with flavor--one of the best gluten-free pastries we've had. It's refreshing to find a café that offers healthy options without sacrificing taste. If you're traveling through central Pennsylvania or simply live in the area, this is a wonderful alternative to the chain restaurants that dominate the highways. Whether you're looking for gluten-free, vegan, or just fresh, wholesome food, Down to Earth Café delivers. We highly recommend this café and will definitely make it a stop on future trips through the area.

Best coffee we've had our entire trip on the East Coast and we went to nine different states. If…read moreyou want a good coffee, go here we ordered the vanilla latte with whole milk.

Stopped to get a cup of coffee. This shop is located on the end of a small lot with a banner sign,…read moreso it's a little hard to find. There is ample parking. The shop is clean and cheerful and the staff and patrons are super friendly. The coffee is hand crafted. Takes some time to make and the barista tells you about the coffee blend and how they switch and swap different strains throughout the months. The coffee cups are small, so the coffee is expensive. The coffee was good. A little vinegary for my taste. It's a pleasant experience but I wouldn't be rushing back here.

Stopped in for coffee and was tempted by the empanadas so I got two to go. They were delicious. I…read morewould definitely go there again.

Why do we love Cornerstone Ciffeehouse? Let me count the reasons:…read more1. Long-standing neighborhood gem for a quick casual meet-up with friends/ colleagues. 2. Safe place for area kids to stop for a treat like ice cream 3. The baristas do an excellent job with lattes and specialty beverages. 4. Nice selection of quick bites, healthy salads, or sweet treats 5. Excellent cooking school for girls, night, date night, or to learn a new recipe 6. Affordable room to rent

This was an excellent find! Such a cute cafe/coffeehouse!…read more Needed some grub before heading home. I found this place using Yelp and I'm not mad! I had an iced banana bread latte! It was so refreshing and definitely had an authentic banana bread taste. To eat I had the bacon, egg, cheddar and avocado sandwich. DELICIOUS!! It was full of flavor and it didn't need any hot sauce at all. The portion was generous and I'm definitely full. Service was very welcoming. I do wish they had a bit more seating available, but it's okay! I would absolutely without a doubt return!

Fabulous chai latte & avocado toast today. Great quick service. Relaxed vibe even with people…read moreobviously working around the cafe. I read a book & shared a table with a gentleman who says he's in once a day. That's so cool that God has sent this beautiful place such nice clients.

I met some friends here for breakfast a coffee and had a great experience. I ordered a sausage,…read moreegg, and cheese on an everything bagel along with an iced coffee--everything was delicious, and the sandwich tasted especially fresh. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and I'm already looking forward to coming back for another one.

Food and service are execellent for central PA!!…read more Love they have a seasonal option for their menu and several Benedict options for brunch! I had the Nantucket Benedict with lobster bacon and avocado with home fries... I would eat that everyday if I could :) We love getting the ube matcha or a Chai latte whenever we come here!! Friendly staff :)

From the outside it looks like there's always a wait so we thought it would be a good place to stop…read morefor breakfast. Woke up early, got there around 8am to a half empty restaurant and still had to wait 15 minutes for a table to be cleared off. No big deal but another couple came in after us and they were seated right away by another waitress. Finally got seated and waited another 20 minutes before we went to the hostess and asked where our server was. She sent someone right over. Ordered sticky buns, cold brew coconut coffee. smores coffee, chicken and waffles and one of the hash skillets. Sticky buns came out after another long wait and still no coffee. After seeing several people around us get their orders we checked in again up front and the barista had our drinks sitting there, apologizing that the server should've brought them to the table. Get back to our table with our drinks and the food finally showed up. Overall the food itself was alright. Not bad, not great. We again had to flag down our server to get the bill and just paid cash so we wouldnt have to wait AGAIN for our card to ring out. The place was still had empty tables as we were leaving but a huge crowd outside around 9:30 am with wait times ranging from 40 min to an hour. Needless to say they need to hire more staff or improve communication. For the prices they charged and lack of service we wont be back.

My Wife and I saw this as a breakfast spot that was highly rated and it didn't disappoint. Firstly,…read moreall of the staff were noticeably friendly and warm. Staff were also on top of things as they brought out drink refills before we needed them. My Wife got the stuffed French toast and she said it was delicious. The French toast was cooked really well and it was loaded a lot of cream cheese and fruit. When I asked my Wife if anything in particular stood out, she said it tasted like it was home made. I went with the baked oatmeal, which had coconut flakes, raisins, cinnamon, and had slices of banana and strawberries. I thought it was pretty tasty, but there are bottles of syrup on each table and drizzling some over it really hit the spot for me. This is definitely a spot that we'd go back to, especially since the is sizable. The menu offered a lot of other options, including crepes, and I feel confident that their other items would also be good.

I really wanted to love this place after seeing rave reviews, but I left a bit disappointed! As a…read moresmall party of 2, we were seated promptly, and our drink order was taken right away. We were checked on frequently as we perused the menu, which was appreciated. Once we put in our order, we had a bit of a wait for the food to come out, even though it wasn't super busy inside, which was fine. We received the food on piping hot plates, and everything looked great. I had shrimp tacos and was surprised they weren't served in the traditional taco holder, as I'd seen in photos from reviews. They were served flat on the hot plate. All the ingredients and sauces on the tacos made the corn tortilla shell soggy, to the point where I couldn't pick up any of my three tacos at all and had to eat them with a fork and knife. Each taco had 2 grilled shrimp, which were delicious, but they really need to be plated differently or served as a double tortilla shell so you can actually eat them. It came with a side of black beans/pico, which I was SO excited about, but my side dish of beans was mostly juice and maybe only 3 forkfuls of actual beans. You're only given a fork and a knife in your silverware, so I couldn't even try to make the best of it. I would've asked for a spoon, but our server didn't check on us for refills or anything once the food was dropped off. I will say - my husband got the steak and egg bowl and it was DELICIOUS. The steak was so tender and juicy and perfectly cooked, as were the potatoes. I do think it was a smaller portion for the price, but we both loved his dish. I'd definitely come back for that. He finished eating before me because I was struggling to eat tacos with a fork, but we still waited a while after we finished to get a small box and our check. Overall, we'd maybe come back, but it seems hit-or-miss based on what you order and who your server is. One drink and two entrees were $50, so we'd likely choose another spot before stopping here again.

Idea Coffee is such a cute spot with great coffee options…read more We loved our seasonal sugar cookie latte, so much that we had it for two days in a row. The pricing is good, plus the service is nice and friendly. It's one of those spots that provides some variety in their coffee drinks and is worth going to! Cannot wait to be back and check out the next seasonal flavors.

I cannot say enough good things about this coffee shop!!…read more The barista's were incredibly kind and helpful! They offered insight on good latte flavors and were knowledgeable about food allergies. The service gets 5 stars. The atmosphere is wonderful. It's an open and bright setting with lots of seating and windows. Most of the tables have "idea cards" which have thought provoking questions and conversation starters. They even have some board games available to play. The ambiance gets 5 stars. The food was PHENOMENAL! As someone who has dietary restrictions (gluten free, mostly dairy free, and mostly vegetarian), there were great options! They didn't have a ton of options, but they did have a vegan and gluten free breakfast burrito that was delicious and didn't even taste vegan or gluten free. My partner got a breakfast sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it. They also had a couple options for gluten free pastries which is always appreciated. The food gets 5 stars. I have absolutely no complaints or recommendations. Idea Coffee gets 5 stars all around and I cannot wait to come back.

As I was attending the Gettysburg 160th, my wife was visiting family and purchased me one of the…read morebest coffees I have ever had! They are well stocked with coffee from all over the globe as well as Teas too! Please check them out as you will be so very happy with whatever your beverage of choice is!

What a beautify store! I went yesterday and it was very busy due to all the Christmas shoppers. I…read morebought apricot ginger loose leaf tea that I think I am addicted to. ; ) This store has tea, coffee, accouterments for the home, some clothing and accessories, gift food items. I had no idea that they actually have a coffee shop in there with seating! I do plan to come back and sit and enjoy myself but note that the store opens at 10AM most days. The only thing I didn't like about the store was that it was difficult to smell some of the teas because they were on very high shelves and also the shelves are close together so it is hard to get your nose close. Still, this was not bothersome enough to affect my rating on this place.