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    Mean Cup

    3.7 (26 reviews)
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    Tiffany N.

    As others said, it's just okay. I went here to visit the Lancaster Central Market and noticed the Hawaiian Salted Caramel Latte drink that they featured, so I was intrigued.... Price? Not too bad. I think it was about $6 for a large. It came out quickly too. The issue was that there was no salted caramel or any hints of any type of "Hawaiian" flavors in the drink.... it just tasted like a sweetened coffee with some vanilla syrup, honestly. The staff themselves were super nice, I just didn't get any hint of the flavor I wanted :(

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    Stan H.

    I was craving a lavender latte and they didn't have it on Fri (or I didn't notice it), but they certainly had it on Sat. I would've gotten one at Aura, but I prefer to try different places if I can as I was there yesterday. Great brand icon to try to grab you in. Reminds me of the company, Angry Tea Room, which also has a similar catchy icon but sadly no longer seems to be in business after 2021. The latte was on-point and service was quick and friendly. One person took my payment and another gave me the beverage. They work as a good team here and if they don't get along with each other in that small space, they are doing a great job of "faking it" and staying professional.

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    21 hours ago

    Coffee was DELICIOUS, made quickly and very reasonably priced. I got an iced vanilla latte and my friend got a mocha, all 11/10.

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    We were in the Lancaster Central Market and decided to try their chai. It was good! Will be back when in town!

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    Coffee is great, snacks are good, SOME baristas are d!cks. But coffee is worth the stop.

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    7 years ago

    Great atmosphere and originality. Spacious and good customer service. Not the best cortado I've had but will return

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    Friendly, comfortable atmosphere to hang out or get some work done. Great coffee and friendly, efficient staff!

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    Passenger Coffee

    Passenger Coffee

    4.4
    (141 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$

    the cutest little coffee shop! they also have unique coffee & tea flavors to take home with you. i…read morehad the horchata cold brew so good & the employees are so sweet!

    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!

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    Lancaster Pie & Coffee

    Lancaster Pie & Coffee

    4.9
    (56 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    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.

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    Mean Cup

    Mean Cup

    4.0
    (136 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This is my favorite coffee shop in Lancaster, and I end up there at least once a day when I'm in…read moretown. 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.

    This is another review where I would love if I could give 4.5 stars. I would firmly argue that this…read moreis 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.

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