I love this coffee shop, the owners are friendly, the bakery items are fresh and delicious and best of all, the coffee is amazing. Wish I lived closer! read more

My wife meets a few of her pals here once a week to knit and crochet and gab. I sometimes run in when it's time to pick her up, and after only a couple of visits we're on a first name basis. Their coffee drinks are unusual and they change frequently, but I've not had one yet that I wouldn't order many times again. They also have a pretty good selection of whole beans from all over the world. Good place to hang out for a while - only a few tables though, so come early!! read more

Bought a pound of coffee. It was extremely burned and smelled awful. It wasn't drinkable. I messaged the owner and was basically told to go elsewhere and was extremely rude. Won't be wasting my money here again had to throw the coffee away. Very disappointed read more

My coffee drink tasted like a candle :( The pastries tasted freezer burnt and had become stale. Odd experience overall. Cute atmosphere. Service was good and odd/off-putting. read more

Soooooo cute inside! Got a butterscotch coffee and it is very yummy! Definitely worth the stop! read more

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Cute place! Good coffee and friendly service! I will return when in the area- limited parking though

I'm always looking for a new coffee spot and saw Merlin's Coffee was only a 15 minute walk away from my house. So I figured why not check it out and it did not disappoint! Walked in and was instantly greeted by a smiling face. After conversation we learned her name was Donna. Very sweet. Once our coffees were made she said if they needed anything to let her know and she would fix it how ever we like it, but that was not necessary. They were perfect! If you are a cat lover, coffee lover or both stop in at Merlin's Coffee! You will leave very happy! read more

Merlins Coffee - Iced Butternut, Almond Joy and Nutty Irishman. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hanover, Pennsylvania

When I walked in I was greeted by everyone I saw. The lady working was very sweet when I told her I needed a minute to decide what I wanted, as it was my first time. I love that they have a parking lot for customers. The inside of the business was riveting, as it was covered in cat decor. The coffee was great and I would go again. read more

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Holy cow! What a little gem this place is! The lady and her husband that own the place are cat obsessive. Cat decorations everywhere. Conversations about cats. Cat rescue donations can be made. Cats. Cats. Cats. Absolutely awesome lady. So friendly. All coffee is organic. They roast their own beans. It used to be like a cat cafe, with cats in the cafe, but she said the health board put a stop to it. Shame. Tell you what though - tons of love. Beautiful place. Excellent coffee. Can't go wrong. read more

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My husband loves the Merlin's Magical Mix (he loves freshly ground coffee and cats, so naturally this place is a win in our family). I'm not much of a coffee drinker unless it's decaf, tried their decaf peanut butter latte and it was good. I'll need to try their herbal looseleaf teas and a dessert. I'd like to add that Donna is so lovely to chat with! Thanks for entertaining me with cat photos. read more

You can smell the coffee roasting! Cute, quaint place, lots of roasts from which to choose. Nice local vibe. Recommend! read more

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BEWARE - Drove out of our way to go to this shop that was touted as having the best coffee in Hanover. My wife walked in and neither the person behind counter nor the person in line before her was wearing a mask. She left. Went to Panera instead. Never knew they have an $8.99 a month unlimited coffee deal. And the coffee was super. Pennsylvania is in the top 5 states for COVID-19 cases. With noncompliance mask wearing like this it is no wonder. read more

The food and drink are great. It was the help that made it weird. The person working behind the counter, a middle aged woman with brown hair and brown eyes must have been in a bad mood. After a man (who must have been the owner) came in, made some coffee, served a few customers, and left, she spoke about him to the very next customer. She complained about how he "got in her way" and "made free drinks for everyone at the warehouse" and so it went. Prior to this she spoke to an earlier customer about the owner and how he, "one day just came in and said I don't want to work here anymore." When asked why he did that she said that he made comments about the "bipolar, psycho, schizophrenic, drug addicted people that live around here" and that "he just got sick of it." Wow!!! Just wow! I sure am glad that I'm just passing through. Aside from that, the food and drink are great. -1/21/17 read more

The staff was kind, the coffee was great and this place brightened our day. A hidden gem for sure!

Just stopped in today for the first time! The girl at the counter was really nice, and she suggested a good cup of coffee... I can't remember what it was called, but it had caramel in it. The prices are really reasonable compared to a lot of other coffee shops. If I had gotten that same drink at Starbucks, it probably would have cost me $5 instead of $3. One of the first things I noticed was all of the animal lover signs all over the cafe. And they collect money for the Appalachian cat rescue. I'm all about saving the animals, so I thought this was pretty badass! To the one person who gave this place a bad review.. did you ask the owner if he was against gay rights? You assumed off of a few photos on the wall. I wouldn't say that's the best way to judge the place.. that's generalizing. There were several republican's on the wall of shame as well. I noticed that today.. including Sarah Palin. I mean I'm just saying. Not a whole lot of seating (indoors), I would have to say that's really my only complaint. Besides that the place is great. Laid back.. nice service.. good coffee. Definitely worth checking out :) read more

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Uncomfortable from the time we stepped in. Not a good experience and will not be going back. The attitudes of the people working were not good at all. read more

Merlins Coffee is a super place to hang out and meet your friends in the morning - or listen to music on Monday nights. I'm a tea drinker, so I like their soy chai. They also have lots of loose teas. Again the chai is a winner, so are the Darjeeling and the Russian teas. When Merlins Coffee fires up their coffee roaster, all of Historic Downtown Hanover smells delicious. They have pastries, cold specialty drinks and other yummy treats, too. read more

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I am not sure what was worse.. the owners attitude, the coffee or the filthy shop. I stumbled across the shop by mistake and was rather excited to find what I had hoped to be a cute and friendly little coffee place like many I have been to across the country. She was irritated that I asked for a coffee suggestion, not happy that I paid with a credit card and then after waiting on me, continued to give the man behind me a hard time about paying with a large bill and how "people come in and pay for one coffee with $20." The entire 60 second visit was the most uncomfortable and unwelcome I have ever felt in any place in hanover, and possibly Pennsylvania. Go to Jaquelines off of Baltimore Street next to the bowling alley instead. Better coffee, friendlier and much cleaner. read more

I can't even rate this company based on their products since I didn't order any. I am reviewing this company based on my experience. I am always excited to support locally owned businesses instead of chains. So I figured this would be a great chance to do so. As we pulled up to the building, I noticed a "Stop Obama" sign in the window. This slightly alarmed me, but very typical for the local politics, and I shrugged it off. When we entered I noticed a sign proclaiming the owner's affliation or admiration of the tea party patriots, and a slew of photos on their wall of shame. Mostly democratic politicians and some celebrities (including lady gaga and oprah). Even all of this would be permissable I guess except for the culture war that a lot of the tea party members wage, especially against womens rights and the gay community. As a lesbian, I just didn't find myself comfortable supporting a business who doesn't support me. topping off my decision to leave was the guy who came into the coffee shop loudly discussing with the employee about if she knew that he was an asshole. I'm sure their coffee maybe fine, their prices might be okay too (I didn't look). And if you don't mind the negative propraganda in your face when you're trying to enjoy some coffee this place might be for you. read more

Wow! The fancy frufru coffee drink I had was excellent! The Cherry Bomb! Husband and kid liked theirs too- drunken mocha and a steamer. While the food and drink were good, we'll be back to see the people. College kid working the counter was fun, energetic, and loved what she did. Bossman walked in, started screaming orders changing the whole peaceful, reason we come to a coffeecbar atmosphere but after watching them laughing, snickering, and enjoying what they do for work, we got into the chaos. Spent almost 90 minutes just getting to know the people, the area, and all that's going on in Hanover, PA while sitting at a table next to the counter. Loved it all. Can't wait to go back. read more

It's important when one works in customer service to always keep a smile on your face no matter what is occurring in one's personal life. Making patrons feel like they are an inconvenience or burden is not warranted. This first impression will be the one that lasts and will ultimately keep us from coming again. read more

The vibes at Merlins Coffee are very good. The lady who served me was very kind and even though it took us a while to decide she stayed pleasant! We got a mix of pastries and each was very good! The coffee was splendid and fulfilling and made my day! Will come again soon read more

I've been looking for a coffee spot in Hanover that isn't Starbucks, and this hits the spot. The woman behind the counter, who owns the shop with her husband, is super friendly and very helpful. They clearly know and love coffee. They're also cat people, which makes them A+ in my book. Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazingly warm and friendly place great people and the barista's nice the coffee is the best coffee I've ever had

Stumbled across this place after joining my mom at church one morning. WOW, all types of coffee beans for sale. The coffee selection is superior and the service is exceptional. And by exceptional I mean both welcoming and educational. I brought my wife the next time I visited and now she orders coffee beans to be delivered from Merlins. We live an hour away, but do enjoy the unique vibe and tasty variety of coffee options at Merlins. read more

Excellent coffee! Excellent service! Excellent prices! We get all our fresh ground coffee from here! Owner remembers us and chats freely everytime he sees us! Girls behind the counter are always pleasant! Plus the kids enjoy going in to get cookies, hot chocolate and seeing the cats! We love that during Dutch days they support the cat rescue and let them setup on their grounds!! read more

Had a great cappuccino at this place. Lady behind the counter was friendly and pleasant. Lots of whole bean coffee to choose from as well if you want to take a bag home to grind and brew yourself. read more

Coffee not bad, service not so great. They open at 7. We arrive after 7 with the open sign lit and the door is locked and the owner said with an attitude that she just got there and it will be a while. So we went to work without coffee. We had tried this place several times and have been disappointed almost consistently with the attitude of the owner. The other times we visited she was generally negative and acted as though we were an inconvenience. We will not be waisting our time there anymore. Not a pleasant experience, not a pleasant person to buy coffee from read more

Whether you like coffee or not, you can't go wrong with Merlin's. Fast, friendly, personal service. A variety of food and drinks. Relaxed atmosphere. Good prices. Cool events. At Merlin's you aren't just a number on a ticket or a beverage name scrawled on a cup sleeve so head over and try some of their original flavors that they roast in house and maybe buy some for the coffee lover in your life. We like the drunken mocha, hot chocolate and smoothies. Yum! read more

I love this place! I come home to Hanover to visit my parents about 3 times a year and I always stop by here. It's up the street. I'm obsessed with cats so I feel right at home here-there is cat stuff everywhere! (But no more cats unfortunately). The coffee, beans, and fancy frozen drinks and lattes are all excellent. There's wifi too. The counter girl always remembers me and is very sweet. There are comfy couches-not stark and plain with tables like a Starbucks if that's what you're looking for. read more

Not very friendly or welcoming. The woman complained a lot and generally had a negative attitude. When I paid for my refill, she simply took my money and walked away without saying a word. read more

The best little coffee shop with the nicest people. I am a local and love having this great place like Merlin's in my town. Great coffee and teas and great prices!!!! read more

Awesome coffee and breakfast sandwiches. The staff was polite and patient with me because I had never been there before. Strongly suggest people go and try the breakfast bagel sandwich. read more

Disgustingly rude. I asked the middle aged woman a simple question to see if she had something and she gave me the worst attitude. Coffee was not good and did not even taste like coffee. First and last time ever coming here. read more

I love Merlins coffee! Eric is super friendly and always chats with my fiancée and I when we go in. I am so sad the one in Spring Grove is closing though :( read more

I'm one of those people that can't drink caffeine. I was so thrilled the first time I stopped at Merlin's! They have over a dozen different decaffeinated beans. I didn't know which to try first.Now instead of buying regular decaf coffee at the grocery store I have so many options. Decaf Colombian and Merlin's Magical Mix are my favorites.Now I can enjoy great coffee without the caffeine effects.I've been there nearly every week since. Great place to go in downtown Hanover and always a pleasure to talk to the staff. read more