Connections Cafe

I've been coming to Kingfisher for years. It has changed ownership but kept a lot of staple items…read moreon the menu which I love. The coffee drinks are always good, creative, and they always have festive options / monthly specials. The avocado toast is my favorite food item to have - they also have other small bites and a pastry case. It has the small-town Ligonier vibe which I love. The service is always great and they appreciate their customers!

This was a lovely little coffee shop with very friendly staff and pretty good coffee. I opted for a…read moreregular drip coffee, so I don't really have anything to say about more elaborate espresso drinks. It looked like a relatively small place with only a small amount of seating, but it also wasn't overly crowded with people: you could probably find a table on a regular day.

Yup..;)

Very cute..

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Martha May Whovier Pistachio Latte

Abigail's Coffeehouse

4.3(47 reviews)

Quaint. In a small town square. Easy place to walk around…read more Very nice little coffee shop. STRONGLY recommended the sunkissed caramel latte (we got iced). The house coffee is great too. Stop by for friendly service and a good cuppa joe. Don't love the dine-in tables though.

Great coffee shop; huge selection of sugar free syrups, making it one of the only places where you…read morecould get something like a sugar free mocha Frappuccino or a sugar free raspberry mocha. They also have interesting seasonal drinks like vanilla matcha. Also delicious biscotti!

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Secret menu

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The getaway cafe

4.4(7 reviews)

1.2 mi

We've tried to stop here four different times during our trips to Ligonier, but the restaurant has…read moreconsistently been closed on days and hours when they claim to be open.

Consistently good food. Nice for a leisurely weekend breakfast or lunch. Today I tried the Turkey…read moreClubber sandwich. Sourdough bread, lettuce, tomato, bacon, turkey and your choice of cheese. I asked for Gruyère but got American. Even so, it was huge and delicious. Know that you have to order before sitting down. Sometimes it's hard to get two seats together but people are accommodating and willing to shuffle if they see there's a need. I like sitting at the bar to watch them cook!

Condiments.

Turkey Club.

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The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry

4.3(189 reviews)

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It's been a few years since I've been here. Still as good as ever! Today I had lunch instead of…read morebreakfast and wasn't very hungry. I chose the tomato bisque with polenta. A cup of very good tomato soup served in a large bowl made for a pretty plate but was not a large portion by any stretch of the imagination. I get it, but I should have gone with the grilled cheese sandwich which comes with tomato soup for $7 more. Others portions were large and everyone enjoyed their meals. Our server was very good and the place has a cozy feel to it. I just wish they'd upgrade the restroom from a oner. Since we were in Ligonier strolling through the Ice Fest, we decided to warm up with some beverages. I had Irish coffee and my daughter had the bourbon espresso cream. Both were very good and did the trick to warm us up!

I'm not really sure where to start with this review…read more While visiting, some lovely locals recommended to try the Kitchen on Main as a good lunch or dinner spot. On the outside, you're greeted with plenty of outdoor patio seating in front of the restaurant and live music from an artist playing tunes. Inside is a spacious bar, lounge and woodsy interior with another room with tables and larger party seating. Since we had a little one with us, we thought more fitting to sit outside, watch the horses and carriages pass and enjoy the fresh air. We were told by the hosts that the seating in the front, though unoccupied, wasn't available, but the tables on the side (which I thought were for storage as they weren't set, cleaned or too presentable looking) were. Although a bit confused by that note, we decided to sit outside. It seemed that there was only one server working the outside area as we saw her hastily going back and forth. We were sat at 5:35pm or so. After about 10 minutes, she took our drink orders and 10 minutes later we then ordered our food. We got the drink we ordered then patiently awaited our food. A little after 6:05p, it started to sprinkle with rain outside. If you know PA, the rain can come down hard and heavy, quick. We asked our server if they had other seating available who went to check. As we were sitting on the side of the building - in an uncovered area - we went inside around 6:15p to ask if there was other seating available. Surely a rain soaked toddler and water ruined food isn't the best look for a restaurant serving its guests.. Both the younger lady hosts and a man (not sure his relation to this restaurant), John, seemed a bit perplexed by our request. He then proceeded to advise that the umbrella-covered seating in the front of the restaurant wasn't available, pulls his phone out to check the weather, notes that it doesn't say it's raining, but instead says "yeah, I don't know what that is, maybe it's a neighbor spraying a hose nearby" (while another employee says "I see the rain on the window in front of us") and doesn't really provide any solution for us to sit so we go back outside. Very confused by that interaction, when we saw our server next, we told her that we would be leaving and we'll pay the check for the one drink we ordered. Another girl came out and apologized, saying she wasn't sure why they wouldn't let us sit inside or anywhere else and proceeded to take us to a table inside. Our now hangry and somewhat sprinkled on toddler got her food, noodles with butter, at 6:20p and we got our dishes at 6:30p. The food looked decent though I can't comment on its flavor and taste of our meals as I had no appetite then. I don't know who would want to enjoy a meal there after that interaction. No apology or conversation from a manager was ever had, no items removed from the bill or a complimentary item provided to make up for the poor experience. We didn't eat much as we were quite off put but paid the bill in full. I still have no idea who the "John" guy is and what purpose he may serve there aside from the blatant disregard of guest's concerns and a poor example set in front of the younger employees. Our server and some of the other runner girls were kind, so I don't think customer service and general decency as a human is lacking from this town but this experience and this specific restaurant left that unfortunate impression. If he or they didn't want us there, I surely would have appreciated the honesty so we could spend our money and celebrate Father's Day weekend elsewhere. I don't plan on coming back and only Yelp members don't visit either. If I could tell you to avoid this restaurant at all costs, I would.

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Bar

Bar

Mediterranean pasta with chicken

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Our view from our table (near the back alley door and trash cans) :-)

Crumpets Tea Shop

4.3(10 reviews)

Excellent knowledgeable attentive customer service, fantastic tea selection and quaint period…read moreambiance. Will go back

I was gifted a peach chamomile from Crumpets tea shop and I am obsessed. The packaging was…read morebeautiful and the flavor left me eager to make the tea on a daily basis.

This is the Black tea wall. There is also a green tea , herbal, rooibos wall.

Anti-inflammatory tea, will give it a go!

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Ruthie's Diner

4.0(78 reviews)

0.7 mi

Quick diner stop while out for a Sunday ride. Fast and friendly atmosphere. Cash only. Whether…read morebreakfast or lunch...easy food at reasonable prices. Apple dumplings are not to be missed

The atmosphere is really homie it is kinda stuck in the 80's a bit. But that's ok because the…read moreservice is great and the food is awesome my favourite is the liver and onions with mashed potatoes it's a generous portion too! I know not everyone's cup of tea lol the wait staff are so nice smiling and chatting to you. It's cozy and cool!

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Tubmill Creek Provisions

3.3(47 reviews)

Well-run operation. This is essentially a spacious cafe with various food items on the menu, plus a…read morewide range of prepared local products for purchase. The prepared items cover everything from prepared deli salads and cheese to hot sauces and pickles to locally processed meat. I'm not into the butcher aspect, but I appreciate the local and sustainable sourcing. The food is good and well thought out. The space is very nicely designed and well maintained. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. I especially appreciated that they were willing to prepare a breakfast sandwich for me and my partner with the ham on the side. Everybody won, with me getting a vegetarian breakfast sandwich and my partner getting some sliced ham to add to her portion. All told, this is an excellent establishment for a low key outing while you're visiting Ligonier. The hours are extensive, so it fills just about any breakfast/lunch/snack type need. It honestly has the feel of an early stage Starbucks with a friendly "enjoy this space with friends" vibe combined with a hip local grocery store.

I really wanted to love Tubmill Creek Provisions, but it's been underwhelming every time I've gone…read more The space itself is beautiful and inviting, which is honestly why I've given it multiple chances. What I can't quite figure out is the flow of the place. The way you order, receive your food, and move through the restaurant just feels awkward and oddly unwelcoming. I've also tried several of the sweet treats thinking maybe I just caught the bakers on an off day the first time, but unfortunately they've been disappointing more than once. I'm honestly confused by all the glowing reviews. The ambience is great, but the overall experience just hasn't lived up to the hype for me.

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Cupcake

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Warrior King Pastries

5.0(4 reviews)

0.0 mi

One of a kind bakery! You can tell they take great pride in their little bakery and for good…read morereason. We walked by and could not say no after looking at and smelling what was on display! We had the cheese and bacon scone and felt quite impressed with how much it tasted like bacon and cheddar cheese while maintaining the texture of a scone. It was the first time ever that I tried a savory rather than sweet scone and it offered something I didn't expect along with the comforting expectation you get with a scone. The people who work here are super friendly and welcoming and let us sample something they didn't even have on display. They were eager to talk about the history of their bakery and inspiration behind their baked goods and that makes you feel good about supporting their business! Wouldn't hesitate to come back here to try the huge variety of other delectable parties on their menu!

Sometimes when I'm sitting at work, I can almost hear the siren song of these delicious pastries…read more(and find myself beelining it over to this welcome addition to town)! Each trip I discover something new and add it to my confectionary fantasies! Warrior King Pastries is a MUST if you're visiting Ligonier, PA!

Blueberries and Lemon Cream

Strawberry Tart

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Wild Mushroom Galette

Diamond Cafe

3.8(19 reviews)

A small local quaint breakfast spot that we stumbled upon one morning after a ski trip. Coming from…read morea big city I was blown away by the prices, $5 for French toast !!!! Count me in! The French toast was delicious, felt like your grandmothers cooking. The coffee was fine, what you would expect from an establishment like this. Would probably not order the orange juice again (it had that from concentrate taste). The model trail and quirky framed pictures really gave this spot personality, and the two ladies working were very sweet. If you're in Ligonier this couldn't be more central. All in all a great comfortable spot for a quick bite.

TLDR version, seems to be an okay place if you are a local but don't bother if you are looking for…read moresomething even remotely memorable. Being from out of town, we were looking for a special spot for lunch with the same charm and draw of Ligonier overall. During our selection process I had written off some other reviews talking about how the fact that this is a local scene detracted from the experience. When we arrived, three of the six tables in the place were occupied by a group of locals talking about whatever. No problem, great, glad there is a sense of community, but the closeness of the seating and the setup of the place meant that me and my spouse didn't really have our own conversation. We weren't invited into the conversation dominating the entire place but did have to listen to it, including the cringe comments on a couple different social issues of the day. I wouldn't normally mention the conversations of patrons in a review but by the same token this business felt the need to display some fake Trump $1,000,000 note on the cash register. The inside decor of the place feels tired, lots of old articles on the walls and a random collection of trains, Elvis, and classic car stuff. All faded/fading. Our server appeared to have just rolled out of bed, threw on a miscellaneous t-shirt, some crocs, and showed up to work. The menu consists mostly of stuff you probably already make at home. There are more options/distinctive items however at the GetGo gas station down the street. For what it was, the food we had was good and the pricing is at least commensurate with the food. These factors saved the two stars in the rating. Wishing we would have walked out shortly after sitting down. Ligonier has so much more to offer. Hoping this review might help someone else not make the same mistake.

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Daily specials

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Scamps Toffee and Sweets

4.6(19 reviews)

We visited this shop about 2.5 years ago when we visited Ligonier with our family. Today we…read morereceived a box of Scamp's goodies from our kids! We opened the milk chocolate covered toffee and OMG!! Still super delicious!! Buttery yummy toffee covered by creamy chocolate with just the right amount of sea salt. The box came when promised (as per kids' order) and the goodies were well cushioned with tissue paper and bubble wrap. Great products, great service and great kids!!

Absolutely the best candy shop in the entire region. Their ultimate is the toffee, in all of its…read moreversions, but everything there is delicious. You can taste the quality in every bite. No skimping. Do yourself a favor and try it... better yet, do your friends a favor and share it. Their candies make great gifts. All my recipients have had nothing but rave reviews.