Ember + Forge is one of my favorite coffee shops in Erie. It's an annual stop to make every year…read moreand it's never let me down in regards to service, kindness, warmth, and delicious drinks. Love it here!

E&F is a clean, welcoming, community-forward coffee shop located in downtown Erie. It's the kind of…read moreplace where every detail feels intentional & inclusive, from the local vendors they highlight to the rotating art exhibits on the wall. The space itself is small enough to feel cozy with plenty of seating options, including high-top and low-top tables, two couches, and a bar along the front window, which is great for people who want to spend some time there. There are plenty of outlets and two private bathrooms, both stocked with sanitary products. Drink wise, you won't find an elaborate list of over the top designer lattes here but they do have a seasonal beverage or two and a variety of syrups (rose, lavender, caramel, etc) you can add to enhance your drink. I'm a sucker for their mocha. It's so rich and delicious without being heavy or overly sweet. They also have some baked goods & some of the best ice cream sandwiches I've ever had. Recently, Ember & Forge installed a free food pantry outside, another reflection of their deep commitment to our community. It's easy to feel good supporting a business like that.

Awesome spot for coffee and treats. Iced americano was brewed exceptionally as they have their own…read moreBellwether coffee machine! The staff was super friendly and the environment is great to relax, read and or work.

I visited this cute cafe on a whim while visiting Erie and was pleased with my experience. There…read morewas a bit of a wait to order but the cashier was pleasant. I ordered coffee and a few pastries and I have to say they had one of the best blueberry scones I've ever tasted. I will definitely check this place out again the next time I'm in town.

Stopped in Erie to grab our boat before we headed on vaca, and i happened to notice this little…read morehole in the wall on Main St. Fresh bread was our aim, and the lovely woman who seemed to be in charge, told her younger employee at the cash register -- who first stated that they were out of bread cuz they were baking for "the market" -- that she would sell me a sourdough loaf if I wanted Parmesan garlic. Um, yes! Loved that accommodation. I grabbed an iced decaf for good measure, and hopped back in the car. The bread was still warm! That night, when we made it to our destination, we sliced up our bread and had it with pasta. It was pretty dense for sourdough - and we opted to warm the bread to take advantage of the parmesan slivers tucked into the bread. That definitely improved the flavor. The bread was ok, but the spirit with which it was given was so appreciated that *that* made it taste even better. We'll definitely be back.

Atmosphere and people are great. Food is tremendous. They take caution for any food sensitivities…read moreor allergies. Gluten free, dairy free, etc are all covered. Fantastic sourdough breads.

I visited in July of 2026 with my daughter and granddaughter and loved the place. It has a…read morefantastic selection of books which were well organized and easy to find. I loved how it was arranged by themes. I stumbled upon a table with bird-themed books and found a delightful poetry book of birds aptly named The Book of Bird Poems. The gift selections were fun and witty, too. I highly recommend and will be back when I visit Erie again.

Pressed is a coffee bookstore than my best friend has done nothing but rave about saying "their set…read moreup is just the best!" So when I drove up from SC to visit I had to see what all the fuss was about. Sadly, I took more videos than photos as umm be posting them to my author and book pages (@shewriteswithknives). So if you're wanting an interior look by me you'll have to check there at a later date. Now let's get into it. Pressed is cute. Very cute! This bookstore had a particular charm that made me want to look everywhere at once without being overloaded. I was excited to see they had less mainstream books, thus making their selection a bit wider. I somehow managed to only buy one book and paired it with a lavender matcha iced latte. On top of their book selection they have several cute stickers, hats, candles and assorted bookish knickknacks to enhance your reading experience. I'm very glad I was able to drop by.

We ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich, a black house coffee, Ham and Cheddar Quiche, and the Salmon…read moreBowl using the online checkout. The Chicken Salad is pretty good, kinda standard. Can't complain about it. The Quiche was also pretty good. The Salmon Bowl is amazing. Great balance of rice, greens, beans, and salmon. The order was ready pretty quick, I wasn't in there long but the space is quaint. It's got a couple nooks to go hang out in. Overall, not bad, price is really the only questionable thing but it's a small business. Worth the couple extra bucks.

Really cute little place, loved the vibe it was giving Got a…read moremulti berry smoothie which I really enjoyed and my bf got a protein shake which you can taste the banana and the coffee and then we got a chocolate muffin which is really chocolatey and a blueberry scone which felt a little dry but still good. The staff member who helped us was ready nice and really great service, got our order out really quick

Solid coffee shop. Inexpensive latte. No to go cups so if you want one you've gotta head downstairs…read moreto the cafeteria and you can grab cups there that they will put your drink into. Very friendly baristas.

From the owner: GFC is a not-for-profit, student run coffeehouse at Allegheny College, devoted to environmentally…read moresustainable practices and providing an alternative space on campus for intellectual discussion and debate, music performances, and community/campus events.

Lovely healthy food choices and great lattes and smoothies . Younger crowd and great vibe fast…read moreefficient service. Love this place!

Nice spot. Got a Tiramisu Latte, breakfast sandwich, and their quiche lorraine…read more Everything was great, the tiramisu latte really hit the spot. Both the breakfast sandwich and quiche were good quality. I'd definitely come back if I lived in the area.

I love the Bean! I was there today and tried the Caramel Apple Latte. Unbelievably good. I paired…read moreit with the Avocado Toast. Everything was fresh and delicious. Anything I have tried on previous visits has been great. The comments of a reviewer stating that they, their "friends, family and decendents" will never return" to the place are hilarious. I'm sure this will result in the immediate demise of this wonderful place, heehee.

Cute little coffee shop with plenty of seatings inside as well as in the patio area. Lucky bean…read moreserves delicious award-winning coffee as well as premium-grade Japanese matcha latte. Make sure to check out their monthly rotating special drinks. They offer drive-thru as well

Food is always good here. It's a cute little spot with friendly cashiers. My favorite so far has…read morebeen the pistachio filled croissant.

This place is first a bakery serving up beautifully well done items with a wide variety. Coffee…read morehowever, is pretty standard and clearly not their specialty. Overall, I feel this establishment is a nice addition to to the downtown Erie scene.

My daughter and I had a wonderful time at Purrista. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Check-in was…read moreeasy. We had a delightful time with Elle, who spent a lot of time with us during a magical hour with the adorable cats. Elle is compassionate and knowledgeable about pets. I would love to return.

Had a pleasant visit at this cat cafe. There are plenty of…read morestreet parking spots when I visited. The cat cafe is divided into a cafe where you order drinks/bakery and sit, and the cat lounge, which you can do a walk-in appointment or reserve a spot before hand on their website. (cat lounge opens at 11am) This space was beautiful in both area, with plenty of plant and cute spot to take a photo. The staff was very nice and polite. The drinks I got was matcha latte and the chocolate beignet, both were very delicious. They offer student discount for both food/drinks and cat lounge, with a present student ID The space was very clean, and I was impressed by how much work they put in to make sure the cats are well-taken care of as well as keeping the area sanitized and clean. You can adopt the cat directly from the cat cafe since they work closely with the local animal shelter. They offer variety of activities such as Yoga or Painting here. Event schedule can be found on their social media (Facebook, instagram) Had such a great time playing with the cats in the cat lounge and will definitely be back