Lancaster Cupcake

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Well, I'm stuck here in Harrisburg for now, but it's okay. I love getting out and traveling, so I…read moretook a job in Lancaster. Ever since I became a truck driver, I've been a coffee drinker. I recently decided to turn in my CDL and head back into the office, which allows me more time to get my workouts in and perfect my look. Normally, when I pick up something new, I do a lot of research; I dive all in. I'm glad I "dived into" coffee. When you're a truck driver, you usually hit truck stops where the coffee isn't great. However, being diverse and cultured, I started trying coffee in Latin communities. I noticed they used special machines, which sparked my interest. I eventually started visiting specialty coffee shops. Most of the places I get food from don't open until 10:00 AM, but coffee shops are open much earlier. That's how I found Passenger Coffee here in Lancaster. I knew it was going to be a great spot the moment I walked in; it was clean, inviting, and smelled amazing. A friendly employee greeted me with a smile, and their pastry display looked great. I told her I was new to coffee--only about two months in--but that I was enjoying trying different kinds. I explained how I normally take my coffee and mentioned that the last time I had one, it had foam on top. She gave me a small coffee to try, as well as one with foam (a latte or cappuccino). I think that's all I want to drink from now on! I used to make fun of people who said, "Don't talk to me until I've had my first cup," but now I finally understand why. I highly recommend this place for the excellent customer service and the cleanliness of the location. The pricing is affordable, too. I hope my review helps!

Really cute cafe! Closest things I've seen in Philly/PA to LA and NY vibes. The workers are very…read morekind! There was an Asian girl who helped me... and since I'm pregnant I asked her how much caffeine was in the matcha. While she wasn't sure the exact mg she knew down to the grams of how much matcha powder they used down to the ml of milk. I really appreciated her explanation and cheerful help! The matcha was delicious! Strong creamy cup! I think the best I've had in PA! Too bad it's far away... or I guess that's good for my wallet and baby haha.

Biscuit & Jam

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Square One Coffee

4.4(190 reviews)

0.2 mi

This coffee is unreal! The beans are freshly roasted and you can tell. I had the peppermint mocha…read morelatte, iced, and it was bold and flavorful. Loved the peppermint candies on top. My wife had the iced chai latte with oat milk and she loved it. They topped it with cinnamon and the flavor was delicious. This spot had easy street parking and we will definitely be back next time we are in town.

The vibe at SQ1 is so chill, relaxing. Loved the flavors of milky froth, meets mocha, only wished…read moremy latte was a tad hotter. Trust me though, it wasn't difficult to drink. I could go for a cup now, actually. There's not much food nor sweets, at least when I was there, but there was Pokemon AND these pieces of paper, sticking out of the bricks. What on earth?? Okay, I did peek at a few. I asked the barista about the notes and he said, folks write about all sorts of things: notes to ex bfs/gfs, thoughts, anything really. Sharing, the note I read, someone provided a phone number and asked for another to phone them, in hopes of making them laugh. I love it!!

Notes, reminders, thoughts, comments

Indoor seating

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Lancaster Pie & Coffee

4.9(53 reviews)

I stumbled upon the Central Market location during a trip to Lancaster Co. I'll make this short,…read moreclaiming "Best Crust Ever"!!! Not to be outdone, the fillings were perfect. You can actually taste fruit, and not Just sugar and pectins. We will definitely be going back. A lot!!!

I have to say; I LOVE living in Lancaster. We have just about everything for the sweet tooth…read morefoodie: donuts, beignets, cheesecake and PIE (savory & sweet)! Plus, lots of wonderful coffee houses, but yeah.. I'll stick to pie, when writing this report. Now, originally, I was giving LPC 4 stars, but customer service received by Mika (hopefully I spelled his name correctly), elevated this review to FIVE stars. One thing I love more than the food, in certain instances is - the customer service. Back to that, in a moment. Ahh... what to get, so many yummy pie choices (blueberry, mixed berries, key lime, chocolate chiffon.. small/large/sliced.. with or without icecream.. want a latte? coming right up! I've been eyeballing that peanut butter pie, for quite some time. Massive slices. Sweet tooth, satisfied and then, some. Peanut butter pie, reminded me of a peanut butter cup meets a 3 Musketeers bar; the filling was smooth, fluffy - loved the ganache topping. Too rich to eat all at once. About 15 minutes later, noticed my steamer wasn't made. Uh oh. Inquired up front. Turned out, it wasn't made. Even though someone dropped the ball, Mika picked it up and turned my frown, right side up, with his warm, can do personality. It was made, perfectly and served with a cheery smile.

Peanutbutter Pie

Coffee counter

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Sour cherry hand pie and lemon pie

Passenger Roastery & Coffee Bar

4.8(13 reviews)

0.5 mi

First time back in Lancaster and this coffee shop opened another location. This coffeeshop roaster…read moreconsistently delivers an exceptional coffee experience. Their attention to detail in roasting brings out rich flavors, and the aroma is inviting. The baristas' skill ensures a consistently great cup, making it a reliable choice for coffee enthusiasts seeking quality and flavor consistency. The barista is knowledgeable and they pay attention to every detail. A nice cozy location to grab a quick cup of coffee.

The low ambiance here is very enjoyable. Especially for those that enjoy having a slow morning…read more Great music selection. The coffee and tea are high quality. I got to enjoy the Bright Star Chamomile tea. Although I was visiting during a gloomy day, being present at Passenger brightened up my day. I also love that the barista was friendly and easy to have a conversation with. Always looking forward to coming back here when in town!

Bar area

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Prince Street Cafe

4.1(303 reviews)

Back again recently and have to share just how wonderful this cafe is. The service is so friendly…read more I came here with my son and he accidentally knocked his entire glass of milk all over the table, window, my jacket, and seemingly just about everywhere in that cafe. The worker at the register didn't hesitate and got out the mop and towels and cleaned it up within minutes. I didn't even have to ask, and he said they'd of course get him another glass of milk. I was impressed and the server was just a kid himself, and was truly so nice. I spent about another hour here and ordered several more items. The coffee was tasty. The food was good and the vibe was relaxing. I love the floor to ceiling windows that bring in the natural light. The place was packed and had such a good energy. We'll keep coming back!

We enjoyed our late breakfast at this casual cafe! I tried the special Horchata latte- flavorful…read moreand not too sweet, and the ham and cheese breakfast burrito. I loved the inclusion of garlic aioli! This would have been a five-star review, but my friend's soup came out completely cold. The staff was very apologetic and quickly warmed it for her. Otherwise, the food and drinks were delicious. I'd love to come back and try the baked goods!

Pretty open, well lit

Southwest Breakfast Burrito, smoothie bowl, berries and cream smoothie

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Mean Cup

4.0(134 reviews)

0.7 mi

Fast service and great coffee. I love seeing what specials they have to offer every week. The staff…read moreis very helpful if you're unsure about what to order.

So sad they do not have matcha. We were at Beiler's getting a dozen and I craved some matcha and…read moreusually coffee shops have it. Live and learn.

Pb&j bar

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New Holland Coffee - Lancaster

4.4(58 reviews)

Hands-down, the best coffee in Lancaster! Located in downtown, so not the best area The place has…read morea warm, inviting atmosphere. The staff was super friendly and the coffee was so smooth. If it had been closer to where we were staying I would've gone back every day!

We're from out of town and stopped by New Holland Coffee while visiting Lancaster, and honestly…read moreeverything was amazing. We got the California sandwich and the Wild Mushroom toast, both were super flavorful and so good. The service was 10/10, everyone was friendly and welcoming. The decor... I have no words. It's absolutely beautiful inside. We've tried a few coffee places around town, but this one really stood out. The Caramel Apple Latte was delicious, the Iced Pumpkin Latte was perfect, and even the regular latte was one of the best we've ever had. Such a cozy, beautiful spot. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Lancaster.

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Avocado Toast

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Interior. Chill setup.

Aura Little Cafe

4.4(46 reviews)

0.0 mi

Still a five star experience but now more popular. They are aware of the big anime convention in…read moretown and had several special creations catering toward Japanese flavors and good combinations. They do it well here and the attendees are noticing. Not too far away from the main hotel and off to the side but not too much and still gets the crowd. In this place which is unnoticeably an indoor plaza, follow the stairs down and you find a medieval like store with a Brand New Battle Masters game. Both places together are so different but so fitting to be open to a nerdy convention crowd.

Found a small little coffee shop a block away from my hotel. Didn't disappoint!! You need to make a…read morestop for sure.

Strawberry cheesecake latte and red velvet

Top floor plaza entrance

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Strawberry Matcha and Taro Matcha

Rachel's Cafe & Creperie

4.5(546 reviews)

0.3 mi

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This place came highly recommended by my niece, and it did not disappoint. My husband and I went…read morefor breakfast on a Sunday morning. There was a long wait, but it was absolutely worth it. The restaurant is small and quaint with a very friendly staff. I ordered the salted caramel Nutella mocha along with the French toast crêpes and hash browns--everything was delicious. My husband had the Nutella crêpes with bananas and ordered two. The waitress gave him a side eye, and for good reason--they were huge! He could only finish one, so we took the second one to go. At $6 each, the crêpes were an amazing value for the size and quality. We would definitely return.

Great experience! Second time here for Sunday brunch and it did not disappoint!…read more I ordered the everything breakfast (crispy bacon) and a green smoothie (without protein powder). Green smoothie tasted healthy and very refreshing. Just what I needed. The crepe came out pretty quickly. It was HUGE (so come hungry). I was so tasty, I appreciated how much it tasted like a NYC bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel. The service was amazing, friendly, accommodating and attentive. We were seated outside this time and it was still pleasant though I prefer inside seating. There was a long line and we were seating with a 20 minute wait time probably because we were open to outside seating. Overall it was a great time, great for groups and great food!

The cutest dining area

Made to order!

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Cold brew

West Art

4.7(7 reviews)

0.8 mi

Nice options of bakery and drinks. Some of the kid decor is not my thing but it is a nice venue…read morethey put on. They have other spaces I didn't get to check out or know if I can really go here or there without being there for the respective activity. Staff is friendly here.

Really cool spot, with so much versatility. Love how they took an old church and turned it into a…read morecoffee shop/ event space. It's an awesome coffee shop but also has a full bar if you want something a bit stronger. There are multiple event spaces to rent here. You can bring in your own catering for the event spaces. The Sanctuary was great for a 70 person event I was working. There's a side room which was perfect for the refreshments while the work was done in the main room. The only downsides are the bathrooms and lighting. It's the 3rd floor and the only bathrooms are in the basement. There's an elevator but still not convenient. Lighting isn't great. Not many options.