We stayed at the hotel down the street and when I passed it I knew it was a place I wanted to check…read moreout. As a pickle lover, I was highly satisfied. This place is so cute and I wish I could have e gotten a picture of the indoor seating at the cafe but there were a lot of customers.

Today was the first time I visited Shore Sisters with two of my sisters. It was a nice little…read moremarket. We ate lunch in the café. It was just okay. I had the roast beef/provolone horseradish panini. It had way too much horsey sauce on it. And only one side was toasted well. When I opened up the box both halves were stacked and very stuck together. I thought it was one sandwich until my sister told me they were stuck together. It really was a mess! One of my sisters got a turkey wrap and was not impressed. I don't think I will be in any hurry to return here for lunch. The rest of the shopping was nuce.

Food service ambiance will be returning soon for another ham wrap and latte. Nice Christmas programread more

The Mommy and Me Tea Party for Mother's Day was so much fun with my little one. From the entrance…read morewith a place for photos to commemorate the event, to delicious finger sandwiches cut into hearts and flowers, to the Ruby Sipper tea, to the rotating multiple mini desserts served table side, to the kids crafts of cupcake decorating and Mother's Day card making... All the details were considered. I hope that this event is offered every year. We would book in advance to reserve our spot. We left there feeling warm and fuzzy! Thanks again for creating a special event for the holiday.

If I could give 6 stars I would. I'm a coffee snob. I say this not to brag, but rather to provide…read morecontext. I've spent a ton of time in serious coffee shops from Shanghai to New York with Q graders and baristas with bonafides. Alabaster can stand up to the best of them. The coffees we tried were fantastic. The Rwandan was delicious and the roast complimented the natural expression of the beans. My dad got the Ugandan which was awesome as well. I grabbed a bag of the Salvadoran beans to take home, and it brews up an amazingly clean and interesting cup (I used a V60). One of the better cafes I've visited in the U.S. with a roaster that knows what they're doing. On top of all that, the tahini date banana bread we tried was seriously good and wasn't a premade, mass produced baked good like so many cafes have resorted to in recent years. On top of that, the cafe was beautiful with reclaimed wood tables. We were traveling with our dog and they allowed her in because she was well-behaved. Nice people, awesome cafe, world-class coffee, and seriously good pastries. Keep up the incredible work! I will be back to Williamsport for more.

A great coffee spot in Downtown Williamsport. We headed to the Chamber of Commerce to buy some…read moreLittle League World Series commemorative pins. The ladies there showed me where Alabaster was(across the street). I got the cold brew both times we went. The nitro cold brew was smooth and tasty. The service was quick & helpful and the vibe is chill.

Cute little coffee and sandwich shop located in downtown Mansfield, PA…read more A huge selection of coffees (hot and cold), smoothies, chai, tea, and more. Bagel sandwiches, wraps, grilled sandwiches, and salads. Indoor and outside seating. Eclectic art and decor. Friendly employees. Will definitely return when next in town.

Why go anywhere else for coffee in Mansfield? Great coffee and service. Sandwiches are fantastic.read more

Still good food, excellent service and an unbeatable "out in the middle of nowhere" decor.read more

The food was great . Stake and eggs . Pancakes were the showstopper . Will definitely try again.read more

Amazing coffee, great service! Though the shop was closed, seeing me looking around for a coffee…read moreplace, Conspiracy Coffee's owner kindly offered to make me a coffee. His house blend pour-over coffee was out of this world. Highly recommended! Would definitely stop by again. Thanks!

Not attentive we ordered coffee and then waited 30 minutes!! Before we just left because people…read morethat came in after us ordered ate and left before we even got looked at by the server this place needs more workers or better training

Being a very long time resident of the Valley, I've seen many eateries come and go. Vanilla Bean…read moreCafe is one that should go. It took a while for me to get up the courage to try it, even though there was an overwhelming chance I would be dissatisfied. I wasn't disappointed. It is a "Foo Foo" place in the truest sense of the term. In the 45 minutes I sat there in a booth, not one other male showed their face. I was near enough to the ordering counter to hear what the women were ordering - Lattes, pastries, Artisan soup and sandwiches, Artisan wraps, were the most popular selections. Clever marketing. Tack on the word ARTISAN on the menu and they charge double the true value. There were only 4 booths, but one was open, but the table top had not been cleaned. I had to interrupt the owner playing with his cell phone to do his job. Then I had to wipe down the top because he left it all wet. As for my lunch, I had their TBA for $14. It turned out to be 2 oz of turkey with two thin strips of bacon & a miserly piece of avocado with mayo on toasted bread (not really a panini). Still wondering where the mozzarella was. To add value the owner gives you a $0.50 bag of chips with the sandwich. The mayo was excellent! While tasty I was expecting it to be on a roll as the menu described. Bummer. (When I was leaving the order counter woman offered no apology for the mistake.) I ate slowly to immerse myself in the experience. Just an FYI - Panera Bread, which is known for its high prices, charges less than $14 for this same sandwich plus a bag of chips. Theirs is a triple decker. By comparison my sandwich looked like it was prepared by a free soup kitchen on a strict budget. Check the Panera site. https://www.panerabread.com/content/panerabread_com/en-us/menu/products/grilled-chicken-and-avo-blt.html My sandwich looked like a squashed grilled cheese sandwich. An even better deal than Panera, last month I went down the road (1 mile) to THE GRILLE, Their TB Club, is a triple decker fully dressed and served with a generous portion of fries and homemade pickles for $17. I remembered that I struggled to handle that handheld beast. It was a manly feast. I wound up taking half home to relish the next day for my lunch. Reeses in Waverly offers a triple decker too with fries and slaw for $13. The grand finale is that in addition to the unreal pricing, the owner adds 3% to the bill for credit cards. Really? He needs the extra $0.50 that badly. $16 without tip. Oh, I forgot to mention. You order at the counter, pay upfront, you seat yourself after trying to find a clean table, wipe down the table yourself, and a kitchen employee delivers the prepared sandwich. No followup by any employee to see if everything is Okay. It turned out to be a smart move not to leave a tip at the time of ordering. DON'T! Maybe if you are tight for time you might consider the Vanilla Bean. Please note that it is too small to be considered "intimate." If you are looking to satisfy a true hunger at a great price go to the Grille. Thank God for Guthrie, who I think provides most of Vanilla Bean's customers. OH, I ALMOST FORGOT: HEY VANILLA BEAN ! - UPDATE YOUR WEBSITE WITH AN UPDATED MENU AND USE THE CORRECT PRICING.

Small business with some outstanding food options! The bakery items were delicious and my mom had…read morean egg Benedict dish that she liked quite a bit! She did say the egg was a little too hard for her liking but I think that is probably an easy fix...tell them in advance how you want it cooked. I had a scrambled bowl and it was so much food! I could not eat it all. Super friendly staff. Definitely a place worth stopping at!

The front step is a bit daunting with my disability. The owner is very accommodating. I can call a…read morehead and they will meet me at the door to pay for and pickup my order. I'm grateful for this service because I love their products!

Cute local coffee shop with a welcoming atmosphere. Drinks were just okay--not bad, but nothing…read morememorable. The mango smoothie was a little watery, and the chai was too sweet. Overall, a pleasant spot for drink.

I was driving home from a work conference and had lunch nearby. I wanted coffee to get me through…read morethe rest of the ride home. Found Strange Brew on Yelp and it looked good. The cafe is in a cute downtown area. Plenty of seating, including some on the sidewalk. The woman working behind the counter was excellent, friendly and professional! She recommended the Americano because she loves their espresso. Great recommendation, very smooth and three shots in the large got me through the long drive! Will gladly return!

Strange brew is a cute and unique coffee shop with delicious food options and drinks! The staff is…read morekind and helpful and service is quick. The inside of the shop is a little small, but still plenty of space to sit and enjoy the atmosphere for a bit!

I am a chef and generally do not complain too much about food or service unless it is glaringly…read moreobvious that it is bad. Such was the case when I visited the newly opened Curry Donuts in the 220 shopping plaza. I realize that it is new and am writing this in hopes of having a better experience in the future. The order was simple: A dozen doughnuts and a small coffee. I have eaten at several other Curry Donuts' in the past and was always satisfied with both service and quality of food. Lets start with the Donuts. It is a small town donut shop, but the selection was poor at best. The selection that existed lacked the staples that I expect to see in any run of the mill doughnut joint. Glazed. Cream filled. Bavarian Cream. Chocolate dipped. Not to mention old favorites that keep me going back to Curry Donuts like Apple Fritters and Boston Crème. There was not a Krueller to be seen. So we pieced together a dozen of what was available. A couple chocolate cake doughnuts, Strawberry and Blueberry filled and some other miscellaneous pastries to be on our way. All that was left was the coffee. In my opinion a Curry Donut Coffee surpasses even famed rivals Dunkin' Donuts' ever popular dark brew. I took a sip. Ice Cold and Old. That ruined it for me before ever getting a pastry anywhere near my mouth. When I got home I found scrawny, missha pen Doughnuts. Most were dry and stale. A "Cinnamon Swirl" that tasted like it was made without sugar with ablolutely NO glaze on it. The usual Elliptical, pillowy concoctions I am used to were replaced by spherical (no kidding, some of them were actually shaped like baseballs!). I feel that pretty much sums up my experience. The service was barely attentive and disinterested, but not "bad" per se. I hope that my next visit brings a more pleasurable experience, as I look forward to getting a good, quality cup of Joe and a couple of my favorite doughnuts in the morning, rather than gas station fare.