Nothing I don't love about Mean Cup (except for how busy they get and I sometimes can't get a place to sit, but they're so busy because they're that good!) I believe you can bring your own refillable coffee mug and get cheaper refills depending on the size. Cute atmosphere, I love the vibe of the entire place. Crowd varies from college students studying, to casual meet ups, to business meetings. If you're planning on studying here, you might want to bring some headphones! Super friendly staff, GREAT drinks, I can't speak on their food since I've never had any from them. The prices seem a bit high for the food they offer, but the coffee won't let you down. The coffee is a bit pricey if you get s speciality drink as well, I had a medium latte for $4.50 (GREAT latte, but the price is a bit high for me). read more

Terribly Embarrassing! I was recommended to go to this place by my friend who did their logo. I brought a couple of clients from NYC. The water used to brew the coffee was way too hot, the beans were over roasted and the end product was disgusting. Burnt beans, over heated water gives a bitter taste and they don't know how to add foam. My clients literally threw the coffees away in the trash can next to the counter. Bummed! read more

Always a favorite place to visit when coming home to Lancaster. Perfect lattes and excellent prices - way cheaper than Starbucks and much much better quality. I always leave with a bag of Volcano Roast to take back with me to Colorado. read more

My mother and I made a mid-afternoon stop at Mean Cup for some hot chai latte before continuing on with our day. The place was hopping with college students and business people alike, with very little seating available. We were able to find seats at a long high top, opposite of three other customers. This place has a lot of drinks (hot or cold) to offer with Grab-N-Go items such as sandwiches, fruit cups, baked goods and desserts to accompany your beverate of choice. This Mean Cup location is perfect for the clientele that we witnessed; not far from downtown Lancaster and located in the heart of F&M. There is adequate parking around the small strip, however I could see how it would be difficult to find a parking spot during the busy times of the day. The staff was nice and offered us additional options for our drinks, especially when my mom had a specific request. This coffee shop is worth checking out if you are in the area! read more

Needs to update hours - coffee shop that's not open until 8AM but posts they're open. When asked if neighboring shop had coffee, got a "I don't know" from the owner. Would not recommend. read more

Delicious coffee in an AMAZINGLY AESTHETICALLY PLEASING ENVIRONMENT! The vibe here is Art Gallery/Brady Bunch/80's Science Class in the best way possible. Friendly staff, delicious fresh fruit, too. Sunny, spacious and very welcoming environment. read more

Easily, one of the nicest coffee houses I have been in. Having Beiler's Donuts next door places this in the category of one of the best in the world. Lancaster has so many amazing restaurants, cafes and bakeries, this is quite an accomplishment. Mean Cup also has a stall at Central Market. If you are in Lancaster and have an hour or two to kick back and relax with a great cup of coffee, Mean Cup is the place for you. By the way, not a single person here is "mean", but rather the complete opposite! read more

Good cup of coffee. Friendly staff. Clean and good atmosphere. Practice social distancing for safety of staff and customers during COVID.

I've visited Mean Cup three times within the last two weeks, and I have to say I've encountered rude staff members during each visit. They're unwillingness to answer simple questions concerning the menu startled both my wife and I due to their hostility. We tried two more visits, but after encountering nothing but rudeness and lack of interest towards their customer's questions, I'm afraid we won't be returning. Their coffee is decent but I prefer other local cafes. 1/5 stars. My recommendation is to venture out and explore other local cafes and coffee houses if you're interested in a friendly, non-judgmental, atmosphere. You might find some better options for your daily coffee needs. read more

WOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!!! This is one of the BEST coffee and tea places I have EVER been! I wish we had one of these in Hawaii! We came here for a quick breakfast before heading out to Chocolate World at the request of the F&M daughter. She just LOVES this place and wanted to share it with her mom & sister. There is a parking lot in front and back. We got there around 9:30 am. There were a lot of stalls in front (off of Harrisburg). We walked in and the place is so cool. There are large paintings on the wall. There are a few of Godzilla and a LARGE one of the USA. There are tables, booths, and counters. There is a display case of baked goods. There is a refrigerated case of pasta salads and sandwiches. The menu board is right above the counter. We were greeted as we walked up to place our orders. We ordered a Chai-Der, London Fog, and Dirty Girl. My daughter got a pasta salad with walnuts. I got a spinach stratta. Other child got a chocolate croissant. We grabbed a table and waited. The wait wasn't long, but I took the time to observe. The counter people were very friendly. The customers in Mean Cup were so diversified. There were moms with their strollers. The college crowd was there. Grandparents with the grandkids. People working on their laptops. It looks like EVERYONE loves this place. Our order was up and we grabbed it from the counter. The stratta was awesome. It was light, cheesy with enough spinach that didn't overwhelm. The pasta salad was filling. My daughter couldn't quite finish it. No worries. I was able to get her back. The chocolate croissant smelled so good. Unfortunately for me, there was no left overs. On to our drinks, they were delightful. The Chai-der (chai & cider) was tasty and had me craving more. The London Fog is something I want, no need to recreate at home. (It's earl grey tea, vanilla, and milk.) The Dirty Girl (hot chocolate & coffee) was heavenly! I literally didn't want my cup to end! Overall, the ambiance, the service, and the food and drink made this one of my favorite places on my road trip! Can't wait to come back! read more

Soo i never leave reviews and especially not poor ones. However, this is something that i cannot ignore, and i would not want anyone else to have to deal with it either. A friend and i got coffee from mean cup for the first time today and not only were they incredibly rude and entitled but the hot London fog that my friend got burnt her lips practically to second degree burns. I understand that everyone makes mistakes but even after we went in to try and resolve the issue because she was in so much pain she was crying and her face was almost blistering, the workers response was to blame it on my friend!! They offered no help whatsoever and said she could use burn cream while also saying it couldn't be their fault!! All of this was said in an extremely rude way. I'm honestly appalledplease be weary before buying hot drinks from this place. read more

Mean Cup - The burn on her upper lip after almost an hour. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

came in on a monday morning around 11am. place was buzzing, but seemed like people were able to hang out by themselves too. i was able to get some work done at one of the tables in the back. baristas provided excellent service but i think you have to go there a couple times to get the vibe. i ordered a caramel iced latte and it was excellently prepared. i think if there's room in the future this place should get some more food options on the menu. read more

Note that I like Mean Cup, I gave them four stars. Now I get to quibble. I like the feel of the place, but when we visited in August, there was no cold-brewed iced coffee, and what they did have was ... passable. I know cold-brew has now jumped the shark (hi Dunkin Donuts), so maybe Mean Cup decided to skip it, but the iced coffee they did have wasn't anything to write home about. The chalkboard menus were cute but cluttered - hard to follow. I do like that simple syrup was available for the iced coffee - many shops don't bother, and sugar just doesn't dissolve well in iced drinks. I feel like MC could be incredible if they put more focus on better coffee (mind you it's good, it's just not, say, Blue Bottle good), and maybe less focus on, like, flavored lattes (which were the bomb in '98). But that's just me. If customers want raspberry whippy things, then give the people what they want! read more

Great coffee, great environment, great value, locally family owned business. Better than Starwhats? anyday.

One way for a coffee shop to win me over very quickly is to play an album by The Clash in its entirety. Sure it was a sleepy Saturday morning after a night of camping that I rolled into Mean Cup and The Clash might not be for everyone at that point in the day, but I enjoyed it. As could be expected from the playlist, the staff was a bit hip (not surprising since it is a coffee shop next to a college campus) but the clientele was varied. Sure there were the scenesters typing away on laptops but there were also summer college students, older jogging types, and even families. They all took advantage of the numerous soft pillowed benches against the wall (some with their own electrical outlets and some not). After a rainy night, I practically melted into my seat. I was reluctant to leave. The decor was eclectic to say the least with some really cool murals made for their titular angry cup of coffee that is their mascot as well as funny saying about caffeine. I do have to say that the English breakfast tea I got was quite strong so I can only imagine the kick to the coffee. Leaving, I made sure to grab an extra cup holder for my car. I now display it proudly next to my Wired Puppy (from Boston) cup holder in my car. Mean? Hardly. This is one of the nicest coffee places I've come across for sure. read more

I'm wearing their shirt right now. Incredible coffee. So many selections and you can't go wrong with any of them. Love this place and can't wait to go back. Server was great. Service was fast and great. The coffee I got hacked me up and I was happppppyyyyyyyyyyy. I still am, but I was then too. read more

I'd say these baristas put the "Mean" in "Mean Cup". Although I found the dirty chai tea I ordered to be delicious, the completely rude service to not only myself but others, has turned me off from ever returning here. The baristas were impatient over the slightest things, crass when speaking to patrons and I overall found it unnecessarily harsh and not worth my while to stay for another drink or snack. read more

The place is spacious and seems like it would be a good place to set up and work/study. However, I found the person at the counter to be extremely and unnecessarily rude. I asked about a couple things (having never been there before), and each question was met with a condescending reply. I thought at first it was just a dry sense of humor, but as the exchange continued, it became obvious it was just plain rudeness. I have been a barista and a server for many years in the past and would never have treated any customer the way he treated me. It was just made unnecessarily difficult and uncomfortable to order a coffee that, in the end, wasn't that great. The barista behind the counter seemed a lot nicer, but the first person you deal with can really ruin an experience. read more

It was either go back to the hotel or kill a few hours at a cafe, and obviously I decided to do the latter and ended up here. Fantastic choice. Had a chai latte, which was perfectly solid, but to be honest, for me it's more about a comfortable environment at a cafe when I'm only having a drink, and they have that in spades. The space is airy, with high ceilings and tons of natural light. Love the comfortable swivel chairs in the two-tops, and there are several large communal tables and four-tops as well. Plenty of outlets, free and reliable wi-fi, a large parking lot out front (they're in a strip mall), and service is friendly and prompt. If I actually lived here, I'd insist they stay open later than 7 PM, but as it is, they are perfect for what I need. If this place were in LA, I'd be a regular. In fact, I'd probably move in. read more

Best plain latte in Lanc, and an always upbeat and jovial staff to boot! I'm a fan :)

Not mean in personality! Friendly folk and giant croissants! Was a meal by itself. They have seats too outside by the kerb near the parking lot. read more

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I have to admit I haven't fully explored Mean Cup's menu. The first drink I bought from them was a Blackberry Cream Soda and, boy howdy, it was so freakin' good that I haven't even bothered to try anything else. Like I'll be driving around and suddenly crave.. deeply... a Mean Cup Blackberry Cream Soda. I've also had some of their offered sandwiches. They feel a bit overpriced, but I guess when you compare them to Starbucks's pre-made sandwiches the prices are right on target. And they don't skimp with the meat--they are hearty sandwiches. So while I cringe a bit when I see the price, I suppose in today's cafe market they're accurately priced. Staff is always friendly and the atmosphere of the place, as a whole, is excellent. My only complaint is how early they close. If I want to be at a cafe late my options are pretty much limited to Prince St Cafe. Because by the time 6pm rolls around, and I have a lot of writing I need to do, it doesn't make sense to go to a place that closes at 7 (Mean Cup) or 8 (Starbucks). But perhaps there isn't enough cafe demand later than that to support more than one late evening cafe. read more

Best coffee in Lancaster! The people who work there are awesome and friendly. You can bring your dog and sit outside when it's nice. Try the salted chocolate granola bar if you get the chance. read more

Amazing coffee at a very decent price. Conveniently located by the hospital and a great place for staff meetings. I have fond memories of my time there. The food is ok but the coffee really is the main draw for me. Hope you enjoy and be careful they serve it very hot. read more

I have gone here twice and have loved it both times. My coworker brings in a lot of different coffees to try from mean cup and I have not disliked one yet. White Wabbit was extremely good with a white chocolate taste to it. It is definitely a place you can go sit and relax while working on homework or reading a book. The atmosphere is very casual and perfect for meeting up with people. read more

I've been here several times now and it's definitely a worthwhile place to check out. Even though it's in the city, it has a parking lot so it's easy to get to...unlike other city cafes. Their coffee is amazing...they do their own roasting....so I'd recommend just going for a cup of regular coffee. They typically have two different roasts brewed for you to choose from. I haven't had much else off their menu since the coffee is such a go-to choice. They do have some food options in their showcase (all cold) usually a cold vegetarian hummus sandwich and pasta salads. I'd recommend getting a half pound or pound of their coffee to take home...my favorite is Hazelnut but White Rabbit is good as well! These can be pricey though...$6.50 or more for a half pound or about $13 for a pound. It's a nice treat to have once in awhile. Also, if you pay with a card, you're probably going to have to pay gratuity...so expect the bill to be higher. As far as the atmosphere goes...it's pretty nice inside. It's a very new cafe so everything feels very clean and fresh. There are huge godzilla paintings on the walls and the rest of the cafe is sort of minimalist. There are a good amount of places to sit and I've seen lots of people in the cafe with their laptops, so I'm assuming they probably have wifi, but I don't know for sure. Since the cafe is located between a yoga studio and F&M most of the customers tend to be hipsterish and trendy. You really get a feel that everyone in the cafe has money. Check it out...if only try the amazing coffee! read more

First off, this place has such an awesome logo! It's so simple, but I absolutely love it. The shop is very welcoming and filled with locals and friendly people. My girlfriend and I came here during our last day in Lancaster and both tried their cold brews. (One plain and one with peanut butter flavor). Definitely going to come here again the next time I'm in town. read more

I was in Lancaster, PA last week and I absolutely liked this coffee shop the first time I was in Lancaster. Needless to say, I had another great consistent experience. I felt adventurous this time around and ordered two non-coffee drinks, a London Fog and a Chai-der . . . mainly because there is a minimum credit card of $5.00 or more. Anyhow, if you don't know what a London Fog is, it is comprised of vanilla extract, earl grey tea, and sugar while the Chaider is a mix of Chai and Apple cider. Anyhow, both drinks are awesome. While this place may not be using haute coffee beans like Supersonic or Inteligentsia, it's a great place with an excellent variety of drinks. I will definitely have to stop at Mean Cup when I'm in the area again. read more

Caffeination Station Gratification. Yes, Let's make Lancaster weird, as the stickers around the register say! Drink good coffee (snaps fingers). Oh yeah. The Barista whips up a great latte. Hot an foamy just how I like my angry joe. Not that institutional coffee you find at large chains. Good seating. Hang out all day, drink coffee and be creative. I love that mean cup logo. Whoever designed that is a genius. Some times I channel the mean cup angry guy when I need to activate awesome. read more

I was so excited to try Mean Cup after everything that happened this year. I wanted to support locals. Stopped by one Sunday morning with my fiancé. Unfortunately, good coffee doesn't make up for bad experience. The man taking orders was clearly annoyed by the rush. I didn't order extremely fast due to the fact that it was my first time there. Dude at the cash register acted like I was wasting his time. I've worked as a barista before. I understand rush's can be overwhelming but I also know customer service should not decline when busy. If I'm going to buy a $6 latte I'd rather be respected while doing so. read more

We were visiting Lancaster for the weekend and lucked into discovering Mean Cup at the market on Saturday, where we got some amazing coffee and fantastic, incredibly friendly service. My wife got a chai-der - a great combo of chai and cider, and I had a Hawaiian salted caramel latte that was so good I got back in line within ten minutes to order several pounds of their diverse selection of flavors. (Anytime I can get one foodstuff in the form of/with the flavor of another, I will do it, and thus, I'll be drinking some great-smelling Snickerdoodle coffee this week.) We found this location early the next morning and it was everything I've always wanted from (but never found in) a coffee place - wonderful coffee (in addition to two dozen plus flavor shots that all sounded great), a super friendly, incredibly personable staff, and a great layout. I got a few spicy mochas that had a perfect amount of heat, and I only wish I lived nearby so I could be a regular. Can't say enough good things about the staff and the coffee - we'll be here often anytime we're anywhere near the area! read more

Starbucks who? Seriously. Mean Cup is awesome. During my time as an undergrad at F&M, I loved coming to Mean Cup to grab an iced caramel coffee. The atmosphere is nice for doing work and the people who work there are EXTREMELY friendly. Like, I want to be their friends...is that weird? Also, you can't beat the prices. You get what you pay for. Plus their logo is pretty cool in my opinion. read more

Thank goodness for a trendy and cool coffee option near Franklin & Marshall College. This full version store of the Lancaster Central Market stand complements the mean cup brand well. During my visit I was greeted by friendly staff as they promptly took my order. Since the store just opened, the selection of food was limited. I expect that to get better in the upcoming weeks. First, I tried the curried tuna which was excellent. For a drink I had the pumpkin spice flavored coffee. Mean Cup coffee never disappoints and this cup of coffee was one of the best I've had in Lancaster County. In short, if you want a local merchant with great products stop in and get a cup of coffee at Mean Cup. Good luck to you guys and I'm sure you'll do a great job. Looking forward to what you have in store! read more

This experience will never make me return again.. I have been into mean cup previously and enjoyed the coffee. Usually my name is taken with my order but with this visit it was not. I ordered a dirty girl. When a dirty girl was called I came and picked up my drink. Come to find out the person in front of me also ordered a dirty girl. But as I approached my car I heard a loud scream, "YOU TOOK THE WRONG DRINK!!" I was so embarrassed that I did walk back in to wind up getting the correct drink but I thought it was very inappropriate and unprofessional for the associate Kate to scream at me in the parking lot that I took the wrong drink when they should have taken my name instead. I will not be returning to this establishment because of KATE. read more

Always great coffee at both locations, it's one of the few places were I do not feel it necessary to add cream or sugar, perfect as is. I also enjoy their iced tea blends. I had a vegan sandwich here once too, it made for a decent snack, I might have added a sauce or something I recall it being a little on the dry side. I think the only thing I don't like about their market stand is that the line is always too long. read more

This was the worst cup of "bold coffee" I have ever tasted. We ordered two large bold/strong coffees and received watered down blonde coffee... or should i say "WEAK". I expect that an establishment that just offers coffee should know how to make it well. This is not the case. I will never walk in this place again. There's a reason I go to Starbucks- I can always expect a strong cup of coffee. The MEAN CUP coffee was NASTY! Anyone who enjoys bold, rich coffee should skip this place and head somewhere else. read more

Courteous staff, relaxing atmosphere. While the coffee isn't the best in Lancaster, it's still very good! Also a great place for professional meetings. read more

Mean Cup - The relaxing wall - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Coffee and tea are on point and different every day. Bring your own mug for 1-2$ refills depending on size. Highly recommend this coffee shop over the chain stores! read more

They definitely live up to their name. The people behind the counter seemed tired and uninterested. I was greeted in a monotone voice and didn't receive any smiles. This is a place for working, I did not see anyone meeting a friend for coffee or lunch. I felt like I was in a hip office that happened to have a coffee bar in it. Pretty good coffee but I'd like to go to a place with a friendlier atmosphere. read more

Impolite service and watered down coffee that still managed to taste bitter. Skip this place.