The vibe at SQ1 is so chill, relaxing. Loved the flavors of milky froth, meets mocha, only wished my latte was a tad hotter. Trust me though, it wasn't difficult to drink. I could go for a cup now, actually. There's not much food nor sweets, at least when I was there, but there was Pokemon AND these pieces of paper, sticking out of the bricks. What on earth?? Okay, I did peek at a few. I asked the barista about the notes and he said, folks write about all sorts of things: notes to ex bfs/gfs, thoughts, anything really. Sharing, the note I read, someone provided a phone number and asked for another to phone them, in hopes of making them laugh. I love it!! read more

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Perfect oatmilk latte. Great selection of freshly roasted coffee beans for purchase and you also get a free cup of coffee when you purchase a bag. It's a cute little shop and opens early. I was one of the first customers and my order came out quickly. There were no food items out yet, so I went elsewhere for my breakfast, but I'd recommend stopping by here to get a ln espresso beverage. read more

Square One Coffee - Iced Coffee and a latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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A wonderful coffee place in Lancaster PA. Service was friendly and good was great. The coffee/ espresso was also delicious. Pleasant atmosphere which seemed to encourage people to hang or work remotely. Nice space in a nice inner city location. read more

This coffee is unreal! The beans are freshly roasted and you can tell. I had the peppermint mocha latte, iced, and it was bold and flavorful. Loved the peppermint candies on top. My wife had the iced chai latte with oat milk and she loved it. They topped it with cinnamon and the flavor was delicious. This spot had easy street parking and we will definitely be back next time we are in town. read more

Great service, Delicious cappuccino, cute gifts. Will visit again next time I'm in town.

The avocado toast is gross. It's not fresh avocados, they use pre bought guacamole then charge $9. Should be pretty simple and easy to make your own avocado spread. The iced tea sky wife got was practically water. Either way never going back again. read more

another great spot for coffee at Lancaster. There is only street parking though which could be a challenge during busy days but otherwise a good cafe to visit. The lattes were delicious, not too light and not too bitter - art is a bonus! Cant say much about the other items on the menu since we were only here for the lattes during our visit. as for ambiance, i appreciate that the place is nicely lit with natural lighting. Tables and chair are cute too - the chairs, especially, caught my attention as the shape reminded me of a guitar pick which I found adorable. But like i said, the cafe could get busy and so it may not be the best spot to linger but enough to enjoy being caffeinated. read more

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The pumpkin muffin was flavorless and not very sweet and weird texture I think it was vegan or something but I wasn't told that would have been good to know anit was $5.50 for a small muffin. The next customer came in and the barista told them that they have a bunch of day old discounted pastries that are half priced and even giving some out for free but I wasn't told that... and spent $24 on two small pastries (one bad) and two lattes. The lattes were fine, not very cold for an iced latte. read more

Square One Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Very good espresso drinks in a small cozy cafe setting. Cappuccinos were prepared perfectly with the right combination of espresso and steamed milk. Sounds simple but many shops go overboard on the milk. read more

This is one of the cutest, most charming cafes here in Lancaster! It has many warm, earthy tones with some really interesting seating styles (like giant fae-inspired wood? What would you call that?)! It's cozy, it's small, but full of heart. They have many products on sale on the side to support other local businesses as well! I had a strawberry match latte? I think it was? DELICIOUS. The beauty of the cup and the drink is glorious on its own, but I also enjoyed the taste which is most important. They do seem to be pretty busy with both pick up, to go, in house orders. I'm sure if we came at a peak hour this place would have been swarming with patrons, understandably so. Highly recommend you at least drop by and share a drink! I think it'll be well worth your visit! read more

Square One Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Great little find in a rainy day. Staff was friendly, shop was clean and coffee was great!

A great coffee shop in downtown Lancaster! It has a hipster vibe to it, and plenty of seating. Seems as if the seating is designed for people to be able to work there. Coffee is delicious. There are plenty of baked goods. We didn't try any but they all looked delicious. It's super close to Lancaster Central Market, so it's easy to stop by for coffee and then shop at the market. Highly recommend and hope to visit again! read more

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Came here a couple times during our weekend in Lancaster and loved it! It's cute and great coffee. I got a breakfast sandwich and it wasn't the best so I'll stick to the coffee! read more

Great coffee shop in Lancaster. They have some unique drinks like cardamom and lavender flavors for lattes and some interesting teas. Their food is ok, not bad, but nothing to seek out. You come here for the drinks, which are great. In the summer their patio is beautiful and in the winter the interior is cozy with an industrial brick vibe. Also I love their logo, it's a modern nod to Pennsylvania dutch heritage. read more

Square One Coffee - Cardamom latte (delicious!), breakfast sandwich, blueberry scone - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Best wholesale roaster around. Not only is the coffee delicious, customer service is top notch! Thank you for skills and expertise! Owner and operator, Get Up'n Joe https://getupnjoe.com/ read more

I've come by here twice now as a stopover before needing to catch the train at the Amtrak station or before a salon appointment nearby. They make a really nice cortado (they call it a Gibraltar) with oat milk, and their cinnamon rolls are delightful! It's a really great cafe to sit, chill, read, or do work on your laptop! In my experience, staff always greet me, give me space to decide when I look at the menu, and really quick with getting your order out! This is amongst my top 3 spots to go for a strong cup of coffee in Lancaster! read more

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nice employees ! the space is pretty and the staff was friendly. i ordered a dirty chai and im unsure if the espresso was in it. but the chai was still tasty. read more

I loved finding this place in Lancaster...excellent coffee, as well made as anywhere, with wonderfully nice people and a cozy, interesting place to hang out. Top notch pour over. Super, really! read more

Square One Coffee - Pour over - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Has anyone thought the coffee hasn't tasted as good as it had maybe a year ago? My fiance and I usually get a caramel latte but lately it's tasted bitter or maybe even burnt. Just off. We aren't local to the area anymore but when we come through Lancaster we always stop at Square One and it's been such a bummer getting bad coffee. Maybe it's the barista, maybe it's the coffee but I hope something changes soon, it was SOOO good before! read more

Our first coffee shop visiting Lancaster was an excellent one! It is a small specialty place that has some snacks but is all about quality. The shop itself is small it cute with enough seating and music playing quietly in the background. I ordered my usual latte and the barista did a fantastic job preparing the drink. The shot came out with loads of crema and the milk was textured beautifully. She drew some very nice latte art that was served in a porcelain mug. The drink was smooth and velvety and had a very nice finish. They have some street parking outside and they even offer merch! Overall, an excellent high end coffee spot well worth visiting. read more

Went twice in two days and enjoyed my oat milk vanilla latte immensely both times. Similarly, loved the cheese Danish which they were kind enough to warm up for me. Ambiance is very nice- especially on a rainy day. Looking forward to coming back when I'm in town!!! read more

My favorite local coffee shop! I feel like I am stepping back into Seattle when I visit. The location is big enough to come inside and hang out comfortably but small enough not to attract huge crowds. Their coffee beans come from all over the world and are very reasonably priced. I have loved every blend that I've tried. The baristas there NEVER make my drink wrong, which is so nice! The atmosphere seems to be very safe, accepting, and friendly to all, which warms my heart and makes me feel at home. read more

Charming spot in downtown Lancaster. My companion and I split a slice of excellent coffee cake and botg enjoyed great coffee. Friendly service and great atmosphere. read more

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Excellent food and drinks. Would've liked to try everything on the menu. The breakfast burrito and avo toast with berries and granola looked amazing. The mango smoothie was amazing too. Cute atmosphere. read more

Good coffee, cozy atmosphere, ample seats inside. They offer teas and specialty lattes and non caffeinated drinks as well. They roast their own coffee so can find single origins, and pour overs. You can purchase mugs, bags of coffee and teas here as well. read more

Square One is an excellent stop for coffee. I spent a good couple of hours so I got to try a number of items. To start off, I got an americano. It was well balanced and a good showcase of their espresso. In my opinion, the ratio of water-to-espresso was good (8 oz total). I also ordered a pour over of the Ethiopian that they had. Perfectly brewed and bursting with floral and berry notes. They even preheated the cup - great attention to detail. To finish up, I got a rosemary tonic, which was their "seasonal favorite" at the time of posting. It's a very tasty, savory twist on an espresso tonic. Overall, an excellent spot to grab some coffee and get a little work done read more

Square One Coffee - Pour Over - Ethiopian - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Stayed just next door at the Holiday Inn (check my review before you book a room there) and glad to have this coffee spot within walking distance. Just bummer that I didn't get out of bed the first morning I was there because I definitely would have had their coffee every day of my stay in town. But at least I was able to try it before leaving town. I ordered an iced vanilla oatmilk latte and it was freaking delicious! Some of the best coffee I've had. read more

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Always a fan of coffee! Their Honey Latte and Cold Brew are the bomb.com! I wanted to try something away from my norm so I got the honey Latte today and it was the perfect fix! Gave me the caffeine I needed without being overly sweet! They were perfectly safe with distancing and ordering from there window was wonderful! They even have a cute little bell you can hot with your foot of noone is at the window. read more

Square One Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Loved this place! Their homemade syrups are delicious and the coffee was great. Highly recommend and a nice place to sit while you enjoy. The blueberry scone was huge and warmed. Very tasty all around. read more

I may be a little biased because the shop is a few blocks from my house, but this is a city fave. The baristas are always so friendly, and the business is super inclusive. They make a tasty cappuccino, and their pastries are super yummy. I do wish they had some more hearty food options, like sandwiches. But the breakfast sandwich (when they have it) is great. They have free wifi, so I go there often to study which is awesome. They also have a courtyard, which is perfect in the warmer months. read more

Square One Coffee - Cherry almond scone and cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cute spot for coffee. Definite a local place. Very cozy spot. Coffee is cheap and staff are nice. Other reviews mAde it seem like they had a large coffee selection to buy and it was pretty small. About 7 different brands. They did have neat coffee drop art cards to buy. Nothing really blew me away and there wasn't any unique menu items. A nice place to relax with friends to catch up and pay a small price. read more

Square One Coffee - Can buy their coffee here too - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I love to study and write here. Great coffee. Great staff. There's a corner in the back that is perfect for writing. I also meet people here to talk, outside if possible. There is a beautiful patio out back. Best though is definitely the coffee. Gibraltar is always a great temperature and flavor. read more

I was so pleasantly surprised when I finally visited today. I come to Lancaster regularly for business trips and never ventured into square one because I thought they'd be snobby and wouldn't have what I like to drink (I'm not a hardcore coffee drinker). Lucky for me my coworker picked this place to meet today so I was so happy that I happened to ask if they do matcha lattes with almond milk (it's not on their menu), and they do! Not only that but they also do a lavender matcha also! I went with the plain because it's not sweetened (though the almond milk slightly is, which is normal for most places so I'm not complaining). I was also worried they wouldn't have much food options (again thinking it was a more hardcore/snobby coffee spot). Very pleasantly surprised to find a good variety of pastries, multiple gluten-free options, and also fruit!!! Apple slices+pb! A perfect alternative for those who may be avoiding dairy (the other spots in downtown seem to love serving fruit with either yogurt or cheese), so I was really pumped on this also. To top all of this off the woman who took my order was soooo nice even though I am not particularly hipster or coffee-snobby or anything. (Yes I've had experiences at other shops where ppl made me feel very out of place or whatnot for what I order). This is definitely my go-to spot from now on when I'm in town! Thanks for a great experience, SQ1!! read more

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Square One is probably my favorite coffee shop in Philly. I miss settling in to one of the tables with an Americano and peanut butter cookie and zoning out while I get some work accomplished. I was really excited to find out that Square One has another location in Lancaster, where I spent a long weekend with my husband. We ended our trip by swinging by the takeout window for iced coffees to enjoy on a morning stroll before returning home to Philly. The barista was friendly and the coffee was delicious. Definitely support this small business if you love coffee! read more

Such a cute local place for coffee and some delicious quick bites!! I love coming to do work here or just to stop by and try a new drink or a past favorite. Their food is also delicious and their homemade pop tarts are a must try! read more

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This is how you adapt a business in COVID world. They used a window as a pickup counter and the door as the ordering counter. Keeping everyone outside and with adequate space. We felt very comfortable picking up coffee here. Coffee was good! I had a black cold brew to enjoy on our walk around Lancaster. The staff was quick and friendly. They had a concise menu which shows their attention to detail in the coffee the use. Overall a very positive experience. (no photo because it was just a black coffee in a plastic to go cup ) read more

Excellent barista, and wonderful customer service on a busy thanksgiving morning. Staff took their time, kept their cool with a long line out the door, and served up a great cups of coffee and sammies. read more

The people behind the counter take a good while to acknowledge people waiting for service. They were not overly friendly. The atmosphere inside is comfortable and they tolerate people sitting to read while having their coffee and snacks. The clientele is polite and cordial. The coffee itself was extremely bitter. read more

COVID update - no indoor or outside seating available, takeout only. You can order at the window when you arrive. Everything is contactless and service is quick. Great to see this place still open. read more

I ordered an iced coffee with a little bit of caramel sauce from here today. The staff was fine, but this is the first iced coffee I have ordered from any coffee shop that came with many sugar packets dumped in the bottom of the cup. I never put sugar in my coffee so this was a surprise. I literally took a single sip and the coffee was so overly sweet that I couldn't bring myself to take another sip. I immediately threw my coffee away. I generally love to support local coffee shops but in this case I wish I'd gone to Starbucks instead. read more