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..;)

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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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Abigail's Coffeehouse

4.3(47 reviews)

If you want an experience similar to Gilmore Girls' Luke's this is it. It's always been an amazing…read moreplace. I remember their very first location and the original owners. The next owners made it into their own and now the current ones as well. I recommend the mocha rocket and the turkey berry bagel, chicken ranchero wrap, and hubba hubba hummus. Amazing food and drinks. Conveniently located on the diamond. Grab one of the comfy chairs before they are gone or dine outside and watch the great parade of life go by.

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.

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Secret menu

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Diamond Cafe

3.8(19 reviews)

This is like Cheers only a cafe. You walk in and everyone knows your name. If you enjoy simple and…read morehomey this is it. You won't get fancy and frills, but you will get some comfort food. You can enjoy the train that goes around and around above you. It's fun and quirky.

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.

Menu

Daily specials

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Out of the Fire Cafe

4.3(556 reviews)

11.9 mi

A Hidden Gem Worth Leaving the Turnpike For! After making…read morethe drive between Northern Virginia and Ohio for more than 20 years, we couldn't believe we had never discovered Out of the Fire Café before. Anyone who regularly travels the Pennsylvania Turnpike knows how hard it is to find a truly memorable place to eat. This one is absolutely worth the short detour. The atmosphere is charming, the view is beautiful, and the food exceeded every expectation. We had to try their famous mushroom soup, and even though I'm not normally a mushroom fan, it was hands-down one of the best cups of soup I've ever had. The smoked salmon salad was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the Filet Mignon Sandwich special, and every bite was packed with incredible flavor. Our server was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. She made us feel right at home and added to what was already a wonderful dining experience. We finished with the Bananas Foster. While it wasn't the tableside flaming presentation you'd find at a fine-dining restaurant, the flavor was outstanding and the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. We'll definitely be making Out of the Fire Café a tradition on our future trips. If you're traveling the Pennsylvania Turnpike, do yourself a favor and make the stop--you won't regret it!

Some of the best food in the region and great ambiance and service. Nice outdoor area and views…read more Love this spot

Seating Area at Out of the Fire Cafe

Prince Edward Island Mussels

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Storefront for Out of the Fire Cafe

Silver Horse Coffee

4.6(112 reviews)

11.8 mi

Breakfast burritos were oversized and cooked perfectly! Great start to the morning - chai cold brew…read morewas delightful and cafe was charming.

The Silver Horse Coffee is a cute little shop! It has a unique little store area to look at while…read morewaiting for your order. The baristas were lovely and very helpful. We are from out of town and saw a cute sticker after purchasing our drinks, and they gave it to us for free, which was really nice of them :). The drinks were all really good. The matcha was smooth and the lattes tasty.

Inside Silver Horse Coffee

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Bittersweet Cafe

4.5(330 reviews)

34.2 mi

This spot is so fantastic. The outdoor spaces are amazing - with beautiful landscaping and plants…read moregalore. I asked a couple questions about the menu and was immediately directed to the BLT by a woman in the kitchen. Wow I wasn't disappointed. It was sooooo good. The bread was toasted perfectly (so it didn't kill the roof of my mouth), the tomato's and lettuce were fresh, the bacon crispy, and that basil mayo. A life changing BLT if there is such a thing. A couple side notes I appreciate. Bittersweet's marketing team deserves. Ton of credit - they have some awesome swag available for purchase. Also, this is a Christian oriented cafe with bible verses, messaging, and music. Love it! And finally, check out the story about Bittersweet's roots, its commitment to addiction recovery/support, and the owner's son's story/passing. The name "Bittersweet Cafe" will take on a deeper meaning (the news articles can be found in the walls before the counter by the bathrooms). Cheers Bittersweet, thanks for having me, and God bless!

Absolutely beautiful store, inside and out, but especially outside. They have tables in the front…read moreof the store and out the back. Nice landscaping provides a near perfect setting to enjoy a cup of coffee. I ended up getting a simple red eye. It was delicious. I understand they brew Iron Star coffee out of West Mifflin. The same Iron Star that owns Coffee Tree shops. If this coffee is any indication, I think I need to visit Coffee Tree again. It's been a while. Anyway, I had a really good cup of coffee and a peanut butter and jelly cookie. No complaints on the cookie, but I wish they had some breakfast sweets like scones or cinnamon rolls. Next time I'll try some real food. Just be aware that things are a little pricey here.

Table numbers with a vibe

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Blessings wall

The Artists Hand

4.4(23 reviews)

26.7 mi

Awesome spot right on Philadelphia St. I just ordered my usual summer iced americano. The barista…read moredid a fantastic job and was super friendly. Also loved that is an art gallery too. Created a very welcoming vibe to enjoy your coffee! I will be coming back

Amazing. Get the lucky hands sandwich it is the best. I always get the lucky hands it is so good…read more LUCKY HANDS IS THE BEST.

Locally made jewelry at The Artists Hand

TAH gallery

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The Artists Hand Gallery

The White Rabbit Café & Pâtisserie

4.8(228 reviews)

16.7 mi

Without a doubt the best coffee shop I have ever been to. I will forever compare every latte,…read morematcha, americano, and pastry to this place. The pastries are insane. I don't know how they come up with such complex and complementary flavors every single week. Not to mention they are always so so fresh (which is incredibly hard to find these days) I have moved away now but I still think back to my time in Greensburg oh so fondly because of how addictive this cafe was/still is.

I had not been here in a while and I am glad to have re-visited! It is the perfect place to meet up…read morewith friends, have a meeting, or work remotely. The latte was phenomenal- perfect amount of maple flavor. I also love that they use real ingredients whenever possible. They offer a variety of sweet and savory pastry and bakery items. They have gluten-free and vegan items available, which I love to see. Everyone was friendly and accommodating.

Inside

Freshly baked oatmeal cookie.

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The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry

4.3(189 reviews)

As we entered the Kitchen on Main. We could immediately tell this was a going to be a special…read moreevening for dinner. We were seated at a booth near the open kitchen. Cool that we can be entertained watching food being prepared. Our server, Essense, took our drink orders and gave us a couple minutes to peruse the menu. Salads with homemade ranch dressing arrived soon. Our server was terrific at keeping our dinner at a relaxed pace. Soon our entrees arrived. One blackened Mahi-Mahi and one beef short rib. Nice portions for both dinners. We didn't save room for desserts but, we ordered a couple coffee drinks for our ride home. The golden latte and toasted almond chai latte were a great finish during our drive home.

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

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Mediterranean pasta with chicken

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

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15 years ago

Connections offers a wide selection of loose teas, whole vegetarian and grain free salads as well as tasty options for meat eaters. Hand-crafted pastries add to the spacious, cozy atmosphere. Menu changes daily and Thursday nights are gilled pizza and BYOB. Amazing! read more

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