This is my favorite coffee shop in Lancaster, and I end up there at least once a day when I'm in town. My standard order is an iced latte with cherry syrup (although a latte with the peanut butter syrup is also delicious). I've tried cherry lattes elsewhere, but Mean Cups is the best. Nice and sweet, just how I like it, and you can actually taste the cherry. There're plenty of seating options, both indoors and out, and a restroom for customers. The service is quick (and not at all mean!). There's plenty of parking in the lot in front of the store. I do wish they had more food options, but there's not much aside from a small selection of baked goods. Luckily, there are plenty of other options in the same line of shops where you can grab some food to have with your coffee. read more

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This is another review where I would love if I could give 4.5 stars. I would firmly argue that this is some of the best coffee in Lancaster and has one of the coolest interior atmospheres. I typically go at least once a week before work. My order is 1 large hot latte and 1 large iced latte. I like to drink the iced latte before school then fill the cup up with ice and pour the (now room temp) other latte over it. That's how much I love this coffee. The only draw back is that the food situation leaves something to be desired. They usually have some sort of baked good/pastry in the display case, but I always eat breakfast before I go so I've never tried it. read more

Always excellent service and incredible flavor--any drink or coffee you choose is a delight.

I was really disappointed with my experience here. I arrived around 1:35 PM, knowing they closed at 2:00 PM, and even asked if they were still open before ordering. They said yes, so I placed my order for a red eye and a vanilla iced coffee. I also left an extra $3 tip because I appreciated them serving me close to closing time. After rushing over to make it before they closed, I was frustrated to be handed two plain black iced coffees instead of what I ordered. The staff also came across as rude and seemed like they just wanted to get me out the door. If you don't want to serve customers close to closing time, it's better to say you're no longer taking orders than to accept them and hand out the wrong drinks. Really disappointing experience, and unfortunately I won't be coming back. read more

wow such a fun local gem! The staff is always so friendly. Coffee is a great value and has never disappointed. I am begging for a nondairy cold foam, but I do love this place and cannot wait to go back again. read more

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

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

I'm definitely a picky coffee person, but I loved it here! They had a lot of different flavor / syrup options and were super kind when I was customizing my coffee. I'll be back to try it again! read more

Modern, trendy coffee shop. Hipster kinda place. Definitely great to come in, get some coffee, and hang out for a while. Great location across from the college. Service was friendly. I ordered an oat milk triple cappuccino. Foam wasn't as sturdy as I like, but it was still tasty. Love the Kaiju paintings on the wall. Tons of local shows etc posted. Cool spot. read more

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Easy parking out front. There's a constant turnover of cars here since people stop in for coffee and zip out. The line can be long but they work through the line quickly. The latte was great. The hot chocolate was also great! Unfortunately, the coffee cake was not so good - dry and dense. I'll skip the coffee cake next time. They take credit cards. read more

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Good coffee. Friendly staff. Nice vibe. Nothing memorable. If you are in the area give it a try.

Favorite local coffee spot, hands down -- the drinks are always good and despite the name of the joint, the staff is always friendly and happy to help or make a suggestion. Highly recommend the chaiders (chai + cider), which isn't strictly available during the fall, as well as their standard americanos. They offer a ton of specialty drinks related to holidays that are worth checking out too. Right now, it's close to St. patty's day and they have a bunch of related specialty drinks, like the Lucky slate (amaretto and almond milk), which is divine. Hang out in the spacious seating area at their primary brick and mortar location on Harrisburg Pike or find them at their stall during Lancaster Central Market hours downtown. Either way, you won't be disappointed. read more

Our visit was a huge disappointment. We ordered four drinks: 2 drip, 1 cappuccino, 1 latte. We all had the same immediate reaction; these coffees are terrible. We braved the throngs to wait for these and then we ended up throwing all of them away. Terrible flavor in the drip, and the cap/latte were just milk with a hint of coffee flavor. Both of them were the same size, too. This is a place were you go for a caffeine-fix with sugar. Don't look for quality or attention to the drinks. Plenty of better coffee places in town. read more

There's coffee shops all over the city but this one still shines through! Fast, efficient baristas and yes, friendly despite the name of the establishment. This location is beautiful to boot. Exposed bricks and beams with interesting decor, large plants hanging from the ceiling and fun lighting. Local large art hang from the walls, Wi-Fi & water are available free of charge. Lots of locals and college students co mingle amongst the inside and outside seating spaces. The drink menu is vast with quality ingredients, there are always a few bakery offerings, including gluten free options. read more

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First time here, very busy lots of hustle and bustle. They have a nice variety of flavors to pick from to add to your drink. I went with peanut butter. Ordered a latte for $4, which is a pretty good deal for the size. Ordering was a little confusing under each drink they have single, double, Triple. I thought it was sizes so confused it was the number of shots. However, the drink was pretty good! read more

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Lancaster is filled with too many Starbucks and a majority of the small coffee shops are downtown where you have to pay for hourly parking. I'm very happy mean cup has been the same over the years. The spot is on F&M's campus right before you have to turn downtown. There's lots of free parking and a beiler's right next door! I like how there's options listed with prices for the amount of shots you would want added into your coffee. Americano was made with bottled water too not just on tap like most places. The side table with syrups/milk/sugar is always really clean. Service is nice and friendly. Great space to do work at I always chose mean cup as a study spot when I come home to Lancaster during breaks. Very colorful yet minimal interior. Plenty of outlets and free wifi. Seats are plenty and the chairs are leather/very comfortable. It's a bit chilly with the fan always on so I'll suggest a sweater! read more

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Cute little place, a liked the funny statue. I got one of the cream Italian sodas and it was kinda meh. Not as sweet as I would've liked it to be. read more

I really loved this cute coffee shop, with lots of aesthetically pleasing decor and a fun logo that they had on t-shirts, stickers, and a neon sign. I got the chai latte, which was very fragrant and had a nice punch of flavor. I also got the pb&j bar, which was essentially a peanut butter blondie with a few swirls of jelly running through it. The peanut butter was the dominant flavor, and it was pretty sweet. It was also heavy, being quite filling without being that large. I don't think I would get it again, but I enjoyed it. read more

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I never write reviews, but I just had the best experience at Mean Cup. I was giving my six-week-old son a bottle, occasionally sipping a London Fog, when a customer walked up and handed me a gift card because she remembered being tired when she had an infant. So kind! And earlier in the summer, when I dropped a cup of coffee trying to pick up my four year old - at nine months pregnant - another customer offered to purchase a replacement because "we've all been there." Great people. Great coffee. read more

Best coffee in Lancaster, PA. Fast and friendly service. Lots of gluten-free and vegan options. read more

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Stopped in after their summer COVID re-opening & they had some awesome social distancing measures in place. You cannot enter through the rear door anymore that faces Harrisburg Ave. The front now has more tables spaced 6' or more apart and cones with tape to indicate where to line up. The cash register is moved to the front door and there is a plexiglass shield at the counter. Masks required! One patron may enter at a time & you have Contactless payment by CC. You then step out of the store after ordering & your coffee will be brought out and placed onto an orange tray by the door. This was based on a July 18th visit. My iced coffee was still tasty. Be sure to ask staff to put your cream, sugar etc in for you since you can't do that yourself anymore. read more

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Drinks are very good and service is stellar. Atmosphere isn't exactly my taste but that is preference.

I love this coffee shop! Being a really picky coffee drinker, this place finally stopped my Starbucks addiction! People there are super friendly and always great me and gets orders out fast. I would really love to support their business now rather than a fancy upscale shop. Parking is also really great, never had an issue since there is front store and back of the store parking. I like that I can fill my own sugar and cream, that way it comes out exactly how I like it! read more

SO GOOD!!! and cheap! I got a huge latte for 4.50 not to mention they were all very kind and they played my fav genre of music:)

It's a unique coffee shop with a great barista and friendly regulars. The decor is rustic and yet contemporary. My barista was fabulous- kind and wonderful! My daughter wanted to write a message on her tea cup & she gladly accommodated ! It was refreshing to be in the presence of a genuine soul!! Food and drinks were on point!! Fun atmosphere!! read more

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One of the smoothest cup of latter I've ever had!! The bourbon was only a hint and not overwhelming which I absolutely lovedddd!! If I visit Lancaster again I will definitely drop by again!!! read more

My go to coffee stop!! $1 fill with your own mug! Always friendly service, clean, relaxed environment. Kid-friendly too. My youngest enjoys the chalkboard and kiddy area (helps that you can get donuts two doors down!). read more

Mean Cup is conveniently located near where I live. In addition to hot and iced coffees you can also find teas and a few pastries as well as sandwiches. Mean Cup has two locations, one in Lancaster's Central Market and a second brick and mortar location near city limits. The latter has a large parking lot. Overall, the coffee is good and they even offer growler fills for $4! read more

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This is a super cool coffee shop with a great vibe and good coffee for super fair prices. Parking is also easily available

Was one of the best cups of coffee I have had in a long time people are very friendly had a great experience

Ahhh I love this place! The inside is very modern and bright with plenty of seating. The decor is colorful and humorous. The coffee here is DELICIOUS. Bonus points for having soy milk at the creamer station and not charging extra for it like most places do. Also if you bring your own thermos, you can get coffee at a cheaper price! There is a selection of snack/breakfast type foods that I haven't had a chance to try, but the oatmeal bar that my friend got looked so crumbly and sweet. Definitely come give this place a try-it's a real treat. read more

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This coffee rocks bro. I always drink my coffee black so I know when it's good or bad at the foundation. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a mean cup read more

Found it by the kids who worked at Beiler's Donuts. I had bourbon caramel latte. It was delicious Staff was nice and helpful will go back again read more

Cool coffee shop with an urban vibe to it. I ordered a fall special- the Maple Butter Pecan Latte, which was great. A little expensive (maybe even more than Starbucks) but I enjoyed it. I later went up to the counter and got some pasta salad for a snack, which was also really good but slightly overpriced for the serving size (about $4). This place was pretty diverse, with a crowd full of hipster students and adults having work meetings, but there was plenty of space and I managed to get my own table. The employee behind the counter wasn't exactly mean, but she definitely wasn't friendly. Being a fast paced coffee shop, I wouldn't take offense to it, but don't come here if you're looking for conversation. After I was sitting down for awhile, there was some sort of altercation between another customer and the same employee- the customer very loudly told the employee that she had come here 3 times and every time received very rude service. The employee seemed taken aback and possibly didn't not realize her attitude. All in all, this was a good place to get some work done for a few hours and the coffee was good. It would also be a great place to stop for a coffee on your way somewhere else, seeing as it was pretty fast. However, definitely not a place to make friends with the staff behind the counter. read more

Mean Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I love their attitude here. The coffee is great too. There are a few coffee stands in Central Market but I favor this one because of the staff. read more

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Nothing wrong here! Nice beverages and some good snacks. I really wanted a strata but they were sold out so I got this sandwich that was ridiculously healthy. My body thanks me. read more

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Was so excited to stop in today and support this local coffee shop. However they lived ok to their name a little more literary than I would have liked. I would have thought the staff would be happy to be returning to work and they would be excited to have customers lined up for a cup of coffee from them. However the man taking orders was down right rude. Yelled at my daughter for asking for a pastry they did not have and rolled his eyes when we asked for cream. We said thank you several times and never even record a smile or your welcome. The coffee there is very good but I can take my money elsewhere if rudeness is all I'm going to get. If you are looking just for good coffee this might be your place but a nice experience in any fashion they will not provide. read more

Great local coffee. The staff is friendly and brings a fresh bowl of water out when we bring the dogs. read more

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This has been a favorite for a long time. I hadn't been in a while though and was pleased to see what they had done to accommodate COVID restrictions. There was no indoor seating available and they had their back door open to provide sufficient airflow throughout the building. Service was quick and easy and as always, it was great coffee. I miss this place! read more

I love their drinks of course, grateful for their choices of milks, BUT I use their Espresso Oro beans in my espresso machine every. single. morning. and they're the best beans I've tried so far for my espresso machine. Thank you for the beans! read more