Friendly staff, calming atmosphere, and delicious premium drinks. My go to is the Turmeric Agave.

I had mixed feelings about my experience here. The parking was convenient, especially since we went during a less busy time, so we had no trouble finding a spot. Meter parking was our option. The coffee shop itself is a beautiful space and has a cozy atmosphere with arranged seating that gives it a true café feel. There was artwork displayed throughout the shop that was available for purchase, which added a unique touch. The space was relatively clean and well-maintained, although it was noticeably very warm inside during our visit. Unfortunately, the customer service experience was inconsistent. The woman who took our order gave off an unwelcoming impression and came across as somewhat rude through her tone and body language. She did not interact much with us and made the ordering experience feel a bit uncomfortable. However, her coworker, who had black/brown and blonde hair, was incredibly kind, which helped balance out the experience. The biggest disappointment was the drinks. I ordered a hot cocoa, but it tasted similar to a packet of hot chocolate you could make at home. The marshmallows were the small crunchy kind, which was not what I expected. One positive is that they offered oat milk, which was appreciated since I am lactose intolerant. My boyfriend ordered a chocolate milk, but unfortunately, it was also not enjoyable. It tasted more like straight chocolate syrup or powder that had not been properly mixed rather than a smooth chocolate milk. We also tried a peanut butter cookie, which had a good flavor, but it was partially melted from how warm the shop was. I personally prefer softer cookies, so the texture was not really my preference, but it was decent overall. The prices were fairly reasonable, although the small chocolate milk felt a bit expensive at $3.75 considering the quality and for it being a small. Overall, the atmosphere and aesthetic of the café were great, but the drinks and inconsistent customer service left a lot to be desired. read more

Abide Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

We came here for our second coffee of the day. It's a nice space with good service and good coffee. I like that the drinks aren't too sweet. The cold brew was bold and flavorful. The only thing was that the caramel macchiato came mixed rather than layered, which wasn't what I was expecting. Overall, we had a good time. I also love the books and games available. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped in for something to eat. She got a microwaved sausage egg and cheese and i got a $13+ BLT. It was pretty pathetic. Unless you would pay that for a sandwich that looks like whats pictured below, I would just stick to coffee. read more

Abide Coffeehouse - I mean the picture speaks for itself. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Disappointed After a Promising First Visit If I were rating this place based solely on our first visit a few days ago, it would absolutely be 5 stars. The coffee was excellent, the staff including the owner were warm and welcoming, and we left excited to come back thinking we found our new favorite coffee place in Wilkes Barre. Unfortunately, our second experience (Sunday, July 13th around 1 PM) was the complete opposite and really disappointing. The barista/cashier that day treated us in a noticeably cold and annoyed manner, and we're still unsure what prompted it. I can't help but feel that implicit bias and how I looked played a role--especially as an Asian woman with a White partner. The barista was NOT white. As a bedside RN from Southern California and former flight attendant for a major international airline in the Middle East, I've been trained extensively in customer service and cultural sensitivity. I know what respectful service looks like--and more importantly, how it feels. No customer should leave a café feeling unwelcome, especially when they've been nothing but polite . We waited patiently in line while the barista chatted with the customer ahead of us--my boyfriend mentioned they were discussing protests. When it was our turn, the shift in her demeanor was immediate . Her warmth and friendliness is now gone. She scowled as soon as I stepped forward, gave off a clear attitude while I placed our order, and even interrupted me mid-sentence with an annoyed , "Wait, I can't multi-task." My boyfriend wanted to say something, but we let it go. Despite this, we still paid, tipped, and quietly left. Not even a "thank you" from the staff. We were genuinely excited to support this place again. The coffee is fantastic but no drink is good enough to justify being treated rudely. We won't be returning if there's even a chance of being on the receiving end of that kind of attitude again. If you're in the service industry, every customer deserves the same courtesy--not just the ones you personally connect with. Please consider that. read more

Abide Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cozy atmosphere, yummy coffees and other drinks to choose from and super friendly and helpful staff make this place a must visit! Parking seems to be on street only. read more

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From the min I walked in, I was greeted by the ladies working the counter. All of them were super friendly and you could tell that they genuinely love what they do. I ordered a plain bagel with cheeses and was asked if I wanted jelly with it. I've never tired such a thing but I must say they won me over. The caramel macchiato and the bagel were delicious! I really like the ambience of the cafe with multiple seating options. I was in town for two days and I visited this cafe three times! Needless to say I will be back when I visit again and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area! read more

Abide Coffeehouse - Plain bagel with cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

This was a surprising find! We were in town having some work done on our vehicle and decided to take a short walk across the bridge in search of coffee. This place is lovely! Coffee was amazing and staff was super friendly and patient! It was very busy but I was never made to feel like I was being a pain! They offer lunch and breakfast items as well. When we get back there, we will absolutely stop by! read more

Stopped in from putting town with an hour to kill .... This place is awesome! Quintessential coffee shop ... all the coffee options ... chalk menu boards galore ... coffee explainer on the wall ... crazy flavors ... bakery options ... giggling baristas who love their job ... fee WiFi ... random art work ... wooden and metal seats. Come, buy a drink, and get to work. read more

Abide Coffeehouse - 24oz "off menu pour" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

I had a pour over coffee that tasted ROUGH. I'm not sure that the barista had been properly trained to do a pour over. The environment was nice though! read more

Such a cute coffee spot! I enjoyed the sweater weather macchiato, which was a double shot macchiato over hazelnut milk with some white mocha and brown butter syrup. I asked for it to be half as sweet as it normally would be. I'm not sure if it was the hazelnut milk or the coffee, but it was slightly too bitter for me. My sister got the cortado with macadamia nut milk and my mom had the hot chocolate which she enjoyed. The customer service was great and also the cafe is all around such a pretty place nestled in the heart of downtown! read more

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My husband and I drove from the poconos specifically to come here as we are always on the lookout for coffee shops (and the poconos lacks greatly in this area). We are so glad we did. The breakfast sandwiches are probably the best we've ever had and their coffee is absolutely delicious!! Such a welcoming place and beautiful space to do work or sit and catch up with someone. Lovely people work there as well! Can't recommend this place enough read more

The vibes here are so nice!! The decorations are beautiful and calming. Every drink we've gotten has been super delicious and they always fill it to the top. The chocolate muffin is a favorite. There's games and books to keep yourself entertained. read more

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Love this coffee shop. From the outside you can't tell how spacious it is inside. You'll be greeted by very friendly staff. They prepare great coffee in no amount of time. Large comfortable sofas by a fireplace are very inviting, set up amongst books to read so you can truly enjoy your stay. Will definitely come back when I visit Wilkes Barre! read more

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First time going to Abide. Parking on the street is a bit tight but there's a free lot to the left if you drive up. They not only have coffee here but also other drinks and bakery food items. The servers are very friendly and work quickly to make your drink. There are lots of seats, games and books to read while you wait inside. It's a great coffee shop between Wilkes university and Kings college. The place def has some New York coffee shop vibes. Nice and quiet enough to sit and do work while sipping on a drink. Ps. If you attend the free tai chi class at Kirby park Sat at 11:30am(near the large pond under the gazebo), you get a free drink coupon at abide. Also I love how they have a board where if you have money, you can get a free drink that someone paid for. It's called "pay it forward" in case you wanna contribute. (Image below) Overall 9.5/10. Update- they remodeled the place & these are the latest pics from Sept 2023 read more

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The coffee was excellent. Lots of people around, popular place. If you're in a hurry, be prepared to wait. It just takes time. The surrounding area is kind of sketchy when traveling through and not being familiar with the area. There's beautiful murals and buildings. I would just suggest keeping your head on a swivel. Lots of open drug use in the area. read more

It was ok Young lady at the register didn't seem welcoming. Another young lady assisted and was way more graceful (Asian i believe). read more

Awesome coffee house! Very calm, serene environment... offers many baked goods from local bakeries... lots of seating space with a variety of seating options... When in the area will definitely visit again! read more

Abide Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

If you're looking for odd and different flavors then look no further. By the cup or pound, some of these bean infusions/fermentations are spot on. The honey one is great. And the strawberry one is great too. Some of the cherry flavors are a little too bitter for me. I have never actually been in the shop, but my coffee guru does my selecting for me. It is a little bit pricey, but it's light years better than Dunkin'. read more

Adorable shop. Lovely people. Lots of space the chairs are cozy and there are intimate seating areas. It is beautiful.

This has to be one of my new favorite coffee houses. Atmosphere, employees and the coffee are fabulous. As a side note my friend list her wallet at the festival they were having. Someone found it, turned it in with everything intact and they mailed it back after contacting us to let us know it had been found. All around perfection. Thank you and I highly recommend Abide Coffee. read more

Staff is terrible. If someone an orders an iced coffee, staff should be stating they only have cold brew. Will not be going back due to the terrible customer service and poor staff. Highly disappointed. read more

Never have a drink that was unique.. espec ially i havent see it in CA.. it has different options and enough space to sit down read more

Enjoy your moment with great coffee, relax and quiet and rich of flavor. If you are coffee lover you should try it soon.

Stopped in for a strawberry chai tea and a scone- both were absolutely delicious! Service was fast, and the inside of it has a really cool vibe! read more

My boyfriend grew up in the area and we were visiting from Chicago for the holidays. We were craving a good espresso, and we found Abide with a quick google search. So glad we did, the coffee and atmosphere were lovely! The owner and baristas were also super friendly and welcoming. We had to come back again the next day before flying out. We will definitely come back when we're in town again read more

Abide Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Excellent Coffee and atmosphere. The staff is amazing!! Presentation was so cute. Lots of choices.

In my opinion, this is by far the best coffeehouse in Wilkes-Barre. Every drink made is given the attention it deserves, leaving you with a consistently delicious drink. This coffeehouse not only gives you an uncommonly good coffee or espresso drink, but exceptional tea as well. The London Fog is not only made properly, but it's made the same EVERY TIME. It is the best London Fog I've had in Wilkes-Barre. On one indecisive morning, I asked the barista what his favorite is, and he responded with a Dirty Chai. He told me they'd put their chai up against any in town and I have to attest to that- the chai is out of this world. I cannot recommend this coffeehouse enough. Friendly, consistent, delicious, and reasonably priced. You can't go wrong. If I had to criticize one thing, it's the pastry case. None of the pastries are made in-house, mind you, so this is in no way a reflection of them. They are made fresh from a local bakery, which in my opinion, makes strangely soft bagels and dry muffins. But in the end, I don't come to Abide for the pastries, I come for the exceptionally good drinks and friendly service. read more

Abide Coffeehouse - Chai Tea Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

I was hesitant to try out Abide, but glad I did. My latte was way better than the stuff from Dunkin, and it's closer to my job than Starbucks. The outside is plain, and you'd almost miss it, but the inside is much nicer. It's roomy with comfy seats, and the staff is friendly. read more

Excellent crème brûlée latte. Easily the best I've ever had in my life. Frothy, perfect temperature, not too sweet, no bitterness, and beautiful design. Very friendly and helpful staff and a spacious and luxurious feel. Only negative would be the limited hours of operation. read more

Abide Coffeehouse - Crème brûlée latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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Coffee is good, environment classy, comfortable and extremely spacious. Sweet spot for my morning coffee! The baristas are super nice and love their coffee. The food is very limited, but the care definitely goes into their coffee! read more

My favorite coffeehouse! Always good natured employees and just fun to be around. It has been my favorite coffeehouse since it opened before Covid and continues even now with limited seating. It is clean and the perfect place to read the morning paper and unplug (or plug-in!) Five stars all the way. read more

I stop in for a coffee waited about five minutes while the barista watched videos from a customers phone while other customers were waiting to order things would go faster, but the owner is too busy walking around talking to people to help out not to mention the price for the coffee is astronomical so if you're looking for a good over priced coffee and don't have anywhere to be for the rest of your day, this might be your spot read more

So happy to see this place in Wilkes-Barre, with the traditional drinks you can't get at Starbucks. Great drinks and a fabulous space, and the people a very nice. My 6oz flat white was too-notch. read more

Great friendly service. Coffee top shelf. I can only go a few days a week because of my early work schedule, keeps me wanting more!!! Joe G.

Incredible coffee shop. Lafe and his team has created a welcoming culture, not to mention the coffee they serve are on point.

Wow. I love this place! Very friendly staff, including the owner. Quiet, lots of open space, remote worker friendly, good coffee and pastries. One of the best coffee shops I have ever been to. read more

Great!! Ice coffee is some of the best around. Super cool vibes inside- a great place to chill and do some work on the computer. Baked goods look unreal. Would love if they would incorporate some Gluten-Free muffins or pastries- then the place would be the ultimate coffee shop in Wilkes Barre. read more

It was an unexpected really pleasant surprise! Big open space with lots of comfy couches to hang out or read a book. Iced coffee is very good. Not many food choices, but the bagel I did get was excellent. Not a piece of cardboard like other coffee shops I've been to. Really nice message with the upbringing of the name. Wilkes-barre needs a place like this. read more

Stopped in today during the first full week open - what a great little spot! The space is amazing, plenty of room and places to sit and work or relax. Ordered a latte & it was really good :). A definite stop-in for anyone...try it, you'll be glad you did! read more