E&F is a clean, welcoming, community-forward coffee shop located in downtown Erie. It's the kind of…read moreplace where every detail feels intentional & inclusive, from the local vendors they highlight to the rotating art exhibits on the wall. The space itself is small enough to feel cozy with plenty of seating options, including high-top and low-top tables, two couches, and a bar along the front window, which is great for people who want to spend some time there. There are plenty of outlets and two private bathrooms, both stocked with sanitary products. Drink wise, you won't find an elaborate list of over the top designer lattes here but they do have a seasonal beverage or two and a variety of syrups (rose, lavender, caramel, etc) you can add to enhance your drink. I'm a sucker for their mocha. It's so rich and delicious without being heavy or overly sweet. They also have some baked goods & some of the best ice cream sandwiches I've ever had. Recently, Ember & Forge installed a free food pantry outside, another reflection of their deep commitment to our community. It's easy to feel good supporting a business like that.

Great spot to grab a quick coffee - they also had some fun bakery items. Service was lovely!read more

I visited this cute cafe on a whim while visiting Erie and was pleased with my experience. There…read morewas a bit of a wait to order but the cashier was pleasant. I ordered coffee and a few pastries and I have to say they had one of the best blueberry scones I've ever tasted. I will definitely check this place out again the next time I'm in town.

Awesome spot for coffee and treats. Iced americano was brewed exceptionally as they have their own…read moreBellwether coffee machine! The staff was super friendly and the environment is great to relax, read and or work.

Great place!! They do get very busy if you are looking to sit in the cafe. Nice people and yummy…read morecoffee!

Nice spot. Got a Tiramisu Latte, breakfast sandwich, and their quiche lorraine…read more Everything was great, the tiramisu latte really hit the spot. Both the breakfast sandwich and quiche were good quality. I'd definitely come back if I lived in the area.

Cute little coffee shop with plenty of seatings inside as well as in the patio area. Lucky bean…read moreserves delicious award-winning coffee as well as premium-grade Japanese matcha latte. Make sure to check out their monthly rotating special drinks. They offer drive-thru as well

Drive thru coffee spot that offers festive holiday drinks! We got the strawberry matcha and regular…read morematcha, and the server was quick with the drinks despite a busy cafe. Next time, I would try the espresso drinks!

Super cute café with great lattes and a solid food selection. I love their rotating specials. There…read moreis always something new to try. Nice spot to chill with plenty of tables inside

Wonderful new coffee and tea shop in the heart of Edinboro is a welcomed addition to both a rural…read morearea and a college town! It can be difficult to tell if the storefront is open by the outside but both the signage and website can help inform you. Inside, the cafe is spacious yet cozy, with beautiful tables and chairs (although I did notice an absence of any type of decor or wall art; perhaps that will come in time). The menu has all of the standards. I tried a custom vanilla bean cold brew and it was the best I've ever tried anywhere! Perfectly crafted, excellent (locally roasted) beans, and friendly service on top of it all. I appreciated that my drink was even delivered to my table - you don't get that any coffeeshop, and certainly not a big chain. At the time of this review, the kitchen, which offers a few simple breakfast items, closes at 2pm, although the shop is open into the early evening hours most days. Plan ahead if you are in need of an afternoon snack, although a few baked good are available at the counter. The space offers lovely music in the background and free WiFi. I found it a very comfortable space to work for a spell and while I did I noticed the constant flow of customers, which was delightful to see, especially in a new business. It's great to have these type of locally owned and operated one-of-a-kind places in the region. I'll certainly make the drive to visit again just for the coffee and neighborhood feel. I look forward to seeing how this cafe grows. Recommended!!

Don't skip on this indie bookstore. Although located in a strip mall, it's got a great homey…read moreatmosphere with good coffee and tea, a cozy activity corner for kids, and new and used books galore. Clever displays repurpose card catalogs to showcase staff picks. And the friendly staff is very willing to give you recommendations of other spots to check out around town.

This is definitely A MUST visit when you come to Erie. It's…read morea community's bookstore that has recently added a coffee shop inside. They offer a wide selections of books, both well-loved (2nd-hand) and new, from Mystery, Romance, History, to Children's books. It is such a relaxing and peaceful experience to browse around the store, looking for a treasure to be found (You can also join their book club). If you are looking for a gift or souvenir, there are also small gifts such as stationary items or treats from local places like Lake Erie Candy Co. All the way in the back is a coffee shop that sources coffee from North Edge Craft Coffee (Erie's own roasting company), and a bakery, offering foods such as bagels and cupcakes. So far, I have only tried Chai tea latte and Dirty chai, but will definitely try other items in the future. My favourite part here, other than delicious drinks and books, are that they offer to buy back the book that you recently purchased, and will give you store credit to be used for your next purchase, or you can also bring in any books you currently own, and sell it to them for store credit. Grab a drinks, your favourite book and get lost in another world!

I love it there. Everything is delicious, clean, and the service is great. Plus the added bonus of…read moreplaying with cats!!

Had a pleasant visit at this cat cafe. There are plenty of…read morestreet parking spots when I visited. The cat cafe is divided into a cafe where you order drinks/bakery and sit, and the cat lounge, which you can do a walk-in appointment or reserve a spot before hand on their website. (cat lounge opens at 11am) This space was beautiful in both area, with plenty of plant and cute spot to take a photo. The staff was very nice and polite. The drinks I got was matcha latte and the chocolate beignet, both were very delicious. They offer student discount for both food/drinks and cat lounge, with a present student ID The space was very clean, and I was impressed by how much work they put in to make sure the cats are well-taken care of as well as keeping the area sanitized and clean. You can adopt the cat directly from the cat cafe since they work closely with the local animal shelter. They offer variety of activities such as Yoga or Painting here. Event schedule can be found on their social media (Facebook, instagram) Had such a great time playing with the cats in the cat lounge and will definitely be back

Europa Delicatessen is a staple for my house and a hidden gem in Erie! They have lots of European…read moresnacks and foods available here that you can't find at other grocery stores. The people who run the shop are so nice and friendly, most of the foods and products have English translations in them but if there is any confusion, they are more than happy to help! The store is always clean and fully stocked with various types of meats (best dried meat we've ever bought in Erie), sweets, drinks, and snacks. Even if you aren't familiar with European foods (I probably wouldn't be either if it wasn't for being with a Serbian) I still highly recommend you check this place out! They have a large stock of Milka chocolates and other snacks that may be more familiar with, and there's lots of new fun stuff to try!

Best family owned European grocery in town. Love supporting…read morelocal ethnic business like this, which is belong the local communities (multiple)!!! Want cold cuts? Wants European breads? Want cevapi? Wants smoked fish? Look no further. Go to EUROPA