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    Mean Cup

    4.0 (139 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Brianna T.

    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.

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    Lauren W.

    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.

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    Susan C.

    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.

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    Kelly Y.

    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.

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    Kelly N.

    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!

    Mary D.

    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!

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    Leah C.

    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.

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    Lydia B.

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

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    9 years ago

    Delicious coffee! Tried their Drip Coffee with hazelnut. Quick, friendly service. Love the logo

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    8 years ago

    A super cool place with a great vibe, friendly staff and great drinks. Good place for an informal business meeting or just hang out.

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    8 years ago

    This is a cool coffee shop with good flavors and great selections. Love the exposed brick walls. Staff was friendly and helpful

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    11 years ago

    Great staff and place. Always a good cup of coffee. The place was quaint . Lots of snack options as well.

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    10 years ago

    Dirty dirty dirty dirty dirty girl! Love getting my morning cup here. Great little eats too.

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    12 years ago

    Mean in all the right ways. Good coffee, good people, good location.... Good grief I need coffee!

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    12 years ago

    Great place!!! Loved the beverage selections as well as the food choices.

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    9 years ago

    Been there once n I enjoyed their unique environment very cozy n hip n the coffee was amazing can't wait to go again !!!

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    12 years ago

    Great Prices, great staff. I would die if I couldn't get their coffee on the regular. Try the meanies if they have any in stock!

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    12 years ago

    Best iced coffee I've ever had. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, fair prices. Quickly becoming my favorite coffee spot

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    12 years ago

    Seriously, an excellent coffee shop. Modern, cozy, and some intense beverage options. Love it. Highly recommend.

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    10 years ago

    Great atmosphere and great drinks. Found at market and so glad to have found the shop on Harrisburg Ave

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    12 years ago

    A must when I make it to Market. I get a mocha iced coffee, and it's perfect. The staff is always friendly, the service always quick.

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    Passenger Coffee

    Passenger Coffee

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    (143 reviews)
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    The coffee here is on point. I often would see boutique grocery stores in DC selling their beans. I…read moredecided to stop by on my latest trip to Lancaster. The line can get long but it moves quicky. They offer a pretty basic menu of food options and standard coffee shop offerings. I picked up a bag of their keystone blend. It was fantastic. The bag didn't really open well. But I ended up just putting it into a plastic baggie. I did love that they offered me a free drip coffee with the purchase of the coffee beans. The bags are pricey at $20 a bag. But it truly is a good brew.

    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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    Rachel's Cafe & Creperie

    4.5
    (551 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    What a gem! We loved this place so much that we came back two days in a row during our travels…read more The gluten-free and vegetarian crepes were absolutely delicious, and the custom drink Kenzie created for me was one of the highlights of our visit. Kenzie was an exceptional waitress--attentive, welcoming, and genuinely encouraging in a way that made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is enchanting. Everywhere you look there's beautiful art, thoughtful details, and creative touches. The covered patio is especially lovely and makes for the perfect place to relax, slow down, and catch up with friends. You can tell this space has been lovingly and intentionally cultivated. From the food and drinks to the art-filled surroundings and warm hospitality, every corner feels special. If you're visiting the area, don't miss this place. It's the kind of spot that nourishes both body and spirit.

    My partner and I stopped in for brunch on a recent weekday morning. There was no wait, and we were…read moreseated immediately. Our server was friendly and efficient, and the pace of the service flowed well throughout our meal. The restaurant is clean and cozy and the seating area can accommodate different sizes of dining groups. I ordered the Elvis Crepe from the Sweet Crepes section of the menu and a side of Hash Browns with Southwest sauce. They were both delicious and filling, and it was a good combination of sweet and savory. My partner got a Savory Crepe, which he also enjoyed. The only disappointing part of our meal was the iced lattes. We both ordered different flavors - one Nutella latte and one with strawberry syrup. We couldn't taste any of the flavoring in them at all. Had our server not told us which was which, we would never have been able to tell. They just tasted like plain lattes with no added flavor. Especially disappointing considering you pay extra for the flavored syrups. Overall, a great choice for delicious food and friendly service, but maybe grab your latte later from one of the other many coffee shops in the area.

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