If you're passing through Mechanicsburg and want something much healthier than the typical fast-food stop, Down to Earth Café is an outstanding choice. The café has a warm, inviting atmosphere with beautiful local artwork that creates a relaxing dining experience. The breakfast sandwich was fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced. The frittata was hearty, satisfying, and generously portioned. While it was just a little heavier on the pepper than I personally prefer, it was still very enjoyable. The highlight of our visit was the gluten-free, vegan strawberry matcha cinnamon roll. It was incredibly moist, delicious, and packed with flavor--one of the best gluten-free pastries we've had. It's refreshing to find a café that offers healthy options without sacrificing taste. If you're traveling through central Pennsylvania or simply live in the area, this is a wonderful alternative to the chain restaurants that dominate the highways. Whether you're looking for gluten-free, vegan, or just fresh, wholesome food, Down to Earth Café delivers. We highly recommend this café and will definitely make it a stop on future trips through the area. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was great. Lots of natural light and plants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They even had plants for sale for a great price. There was a lot of menu options that all sounded really good. I ordered avocado toast and a cookie butter smoothie, both were delicious. I paid about $15 for both, which was a bit on the expensive side, however, I did enjoy them. The service was great and the food came out with reasonable time. I would definitely return. read more

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Fantastic coffee shop in Mechanicsburg. Stopped by after reading great reviews online and this place did not disappoint. We ordered the breakfast sandwich (tasty and hearty) cortado (fab) cappucino, matcha latte and everything was amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is great and the vibe of this coffee shop is so warm and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Such kind people here and it was an amazing start to my day. Thank you and highly recommend their coffee. read more

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First time visiting, I ordered a turkey, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel along with an iced coffee. Everything was delicious. I was surprised at how busy the café got on a Sunday. The employees were very pleasant and helpful. My only disappointment was that they didn't offer a sausage option for the sandwich, which is usually my go-to. read more

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Its winter in PA. I love a good cafe experience that warms my soul.Added bonus that it was 8min from the VAMC and I was a hour early for my appointment. The ambiance was nice. Lots of parking in a new development.I love windows and it was very clean and earthy looking. There was plenty of space but I could see this place being packed in the weekend. There is a 90 min sitting limit for those customers who overstay their welcome I ordered a baked oatmeal with fruit and a hot matcha latte. They have a vegan and gluten free menu which is nice. I'm assuming they change it based on the season with some seasonal treats. The oatmeal was delicious and not too sweet, with fresh fruit. The matcha was fantastic and in a pretty big mug. I dined in and my order came out within 3 min of sitting down so that was impressive. Outside of the older lady that sat close to my table that talked about how annoying the lady from her book club was, this place is great. Grab to go if you are a loner like myself. read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Thank you for keeping me alert the week I spent in Carlisle/Mechanicsburg. I tried coffees on their holiday menu and my fave was the Yellow Brick Road which was a turmeric syrup latte. OMG it was so delish. What the competitors call a grande with oatmilk was $6.65. I enjoyed the coffee and pastries I tried this week and def recommend supporting this local business. I suggested this business to the dealership I visited this week and they all promised to go give them a try. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quite busy for 11am on Tuesday I thought, but as I'm usually working this could totally be the normal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Today I had the loaded breakfast sandwich without spinach & my dirty chai latte (naturally). [[HIGHLIGHT]]I found a corner seat and settled in for a read. Friends & family met around me, people on laptops working creatively, and tasters of every kind filled the seats around me filling the cafe with a soft, joyful chatter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Easy to tune in or tune out if you just want to read like I did.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I noticed details this 2nd trip in like they have charging stations available in the supports of the windows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Dirty chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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I have been to Down To Earth Cafe a couple of times now. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the inside aesthetics & general ambience, if a little loud (noise of customers.)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff have always been pleasant & I have never had to wait too long for my order, even though they have been busy, each time I have been here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a couple of tables out the front, which could do with parasols in the summer heat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is seating out the back too, however all chairs have been taken each time I have been here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You have a few seats at the side of the bar/counter, or a choice of tables & chairs. There's a pretty good menu choice on food & drinks & so far, I have not been disappointed! Looking forward to their fall menu! read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Service has been good and friendly :) Iced latte is good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Found out there is outdoor seating in the back too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Blueberry muffin was good Avocado toast was also good but was a smaller piece than I expected for the cost. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the decor and the cups/ mugs they use.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I really like that this place not only looks cute and cozy but also has decent coffee and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Side note, I wonder why there is only turkey for the meat option that I saw. I'm not a big turkey fan so the food options are limited for me. read more

I always try to support local coffee shops over big chain stores, and this one is pretty close to where I work when I'm in the area, so I wanted to give it a try. It's super cute and welcoming. They sell local art which is awesome, I had to buy a print. Their coffee is delicious - I got a lavender and honey latte which honestly was the best espresso I've had in mechanicsburg, so great job to the baristas. My coworker was super happy to see a London fog on the menu too! I also had the bagel breakfast sandwich and the Turkey tasted so fresh a delicious, I love that it's local. Great service too, overall amazing experience. I will absolutely be getting my coffee from here when I'm in the area. read more

Met a friend here on a Saturday morning. They were busy, but were very able to maintain the rush. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The tables were plenty and spaced far enough away where you didn't have to squeeze past people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The latte was delicious. I ordered the breakfast sandwich with spinach and avocado on an everything bagel. Delicious!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a fun and friendly place for a cup of coffee and a quick bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I really enjoyed their coffee. Great flavor. I was really surprised at how good the breakfast sandwich was and how quickly we were served despite the Saturday morning brunch rush. All of the staff were very friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant was very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Coffee and a delicious muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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Plenty of parking and seating, including a couple 2-tops outside. Indoor seating is open and the ambiance is relaxing. Coffee was great, and I didn't have to add cream to mask it. Food was tasty too, with fair prices. I'll definitely return! Sidenote: It's getting loud as more people arrive this Saturday morning. If you have a group, maybe consider The Cracked Pot so you can hear each other more easily. read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Coffee & Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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They offer quite a range of drinks and food and it's quite good. The service is always friendly and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor and art creates a very relaxing atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's plenty of space indoors and outdoors but it is busy literally all the time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like getting work done there but it is definitely a little loud[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I think it depends on preference when it comes to rating a coffee shop. I am pretty picky considering I hop to different coffee shop every week. But I have to say that this place has a good ambiance. I am not a fan of the blueberry muffin because of the cakey texture. I think it's slighly underdone. The sugar on top of it supposed to give a caramelized feeling & melt, but I can only taste sprinkle raw sugar. But dont get me wrong, some people like gewy muffin. The cappucino is a little more of a latte , so expect it to be a wet-cap. read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

The drinks and food are excellent. I love the atmosphere with live plants and big windows. It can get noisy because they are very busy but the staff is friendly and able to accommodate. I am able to come here to work (although I feel bad taking up a table when they are busy). It's also a great place to meet with friends! read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Carmel macchiato! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Incredibly charming ambiance. Modern yet comfortable industrial style that's uber fashionable these days. I'm going to get my only complaint mentioned right now. They don't have longer hours. We arrived just as they were closing in the afternoon. We love afternoon coffee breaks at nice coffee houses where we can sit down and relax and enjoy an amazing cup. Even thought they were in the process of closing down equipment and cleaning, they offered to serve us with what they were still able to prepare. We ordered two coffees to go, plus grabbed two carbonated canned drinks, and enjoyed our drinks on the run. Prices are competive with other "high-end" coffee shops. They use locally roasted coffee and a cup of drip is $3 and swankier options are a little over $5. Teas run about $3-$5. They also have smoothies for $6.50. They have kombucha on tap, I don't know the price for that. They also offer foods. They range from about $3 for a cookie to just over $10 for a chicken pesto sandwich. The acai bowl is $11.50. They even have soup under $5. I am looking forward to trying them for breakfast, brunch, or lunch - or even a quick snack. Locally owned, the owner served us personally, this place is a great place to gather, relax, and enjoy. Nice to have a coffee shop like this in the area. read more

Breakfast sandwich 10/10. Iced latte 10/10. Vibes 11/10. My boyfriend and I got breakfast and a drink each and only paid $26. Highly recommend! read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Iced latte, cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great cafe with a super cute ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The brownie, coffee, shark bite, and breakfast sandwich were all fantastic and the service was fantastic. Everyone was friendly and the service was quick. read more

Perfectly decent coffee in nice surroundings. Friendly peeps. In a rando strip mall in a suburban development. Nicely done. Approved stopping place if one happens to be in the area. read more

This place is so cute. We came here right when they opened one morning and got their baked oatmeal, a pastry and coffees. The cold brew is great, latte wasn't bitter.... but the baked oatmeal was the thing we loved most. I could fixate on that meal for months if I was closer. Service was great - efficient and friendly. They didn't seem bothered by the fact that we literally walked in right as they opened. I'd gladly come back here to try more and eat more oatmeal. read more

This is one of my favorite cafes ever. The vibes are great, the drinks are delicious, and everybody who works here is very nice. I have yet to try the food. I love studying & doing school work here. Great drink sizes for the price too. Highly recommend! read more

Down To Earth Cafe - a cup of cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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Love this cafe! I was a little hesitant on trying it as I've heard many mixed reviews on it but in my opinion, it was great! I ordered a vanilla and lavender latte and it was delicious! I love the mugs they serve their hot drinks in, it's just the cutest little thing! The cafe is cute and very big with a lot of seating, but it is pretty crowded at times so it is hard trying to find a seat sometimes. read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

A nicely hidden gem in the newly constructed Legacy Park living complex in Mechanicsburg. There are plenty of tables, an L-shaped bar, a few couches, and comfy chairs for relaxing. The employees are friendly and helpful in recommending some of the options from the menu, which, while simple, is attended to with confidence. The entire windowed perimeter of the cafe is lined with power outlets and USB ports for all your device charging needs. Service is semi-self-served via ordering at the counter, receiving a number, and returning to your table for it to be delivered once complete. My only complaint is standard with most coffee shops, they aren't open 24 hours. So far I have not had anything from here I did not enjoy from Quiche to Carmel Macchiatos and smoothies. read more

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This place is absolutely adorable! I very much enjoyed the seasonal latte that I got. It was a Blackberry White Chocolate Mocha - which was fun and inventive for summer. I love that they serve free water and offer plenty of art and merch to buy. The place is a bit small, so there is a chance you may not get a space to set up shop for the day. However, I would absolutely recommend it if you're in the area. read more

The frittata is always amazing. Blueberry muffins are scrumptious and lattes are always great - love the mugs they use here! Service is fast and cute atmosphere. read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Frittata with side salad and latte - YUM! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

This was my second visit. Both times the items I chose were amazing. The staff are very friendly, coffee is flavorful and smooth, and the breakfast sandwich was EXACTLY how I like it. The bread wasn't chewy; it was toasted yet soft and fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They offer indoor/outdoor seating choices with and without umbrellas.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very earth conscious with them serving cold coffee in a glass with a metal straw. If you get it to go it's recyclable materials used in the cup etc. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I will co time to patron this cozy coffee shop with a relaxed atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Down To Earth Cafe - Breakfast sandwich powered up (adds spinach & Mashed avocado) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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Great coffee shop & the very best avocado toast. The service is great & the atmosphere is warm & friendly. read more

Absolutely my favorite cafe!! I love going here and enjoy trying the new specials! The avacado toast is definitely worth trying! Love everything I have gotten here so far!!! Service is very good! read more

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Nice impressive decor, well done. The feel of this coffee shop's style is pleasing via it's homie yet contemporary setting. New, shiny and clean. The staff was nice, quick and efficient, but I wouldn't say welcoming. One nice thing is that they deliver the orders to your table. Beats customers having to stand around, waiting patiently, hoping to hear one's name being called (like all the other coffee cafes). Our ordered items were perfect, delicious, and looked professionally made. A big thumbs up for using non-plastic, reusable straws. Kudos to the young owner! Bravo! Will be back soon again. read more

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My expectations for a dedicated coffee shop are more demanding than regular restaurants. That being said, I ordered a regular coffee which was dispensed from a pump carafe rather than directly from the brewer. The coffee itself was OK but barely warm. I also had a blueberry muffin which was also very disappointing; not many blueberries and a pretty bland taste. The person who waited on me also seemed a bit put out regarding customer service. On the positive side, the ambiance and decor are very inviting. Seating was comfortable. read more

Ratings Overall: 8.5/10 Lavender Latte: 8.3/10 Lemon Poppyseed Muffin: 9.2/10 Review: Great cafe with even better ambiance. Very clean with lots of greenery. Name of the cafe matches the setting perfectly. Especially appreciated a self serve pitcher of ice cold water available for everyone with very unique assortment of glasses. Location is great, located near a developing living community with beautiful homes and apartment complexes. Basically shares a parking lot with an excellent restaurant called Luna, as well as Wolf Brewing. read more

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This is by far one of the best cafés in the area. There is a wide range of food for all diets that changes frequently - keeping customers engaged and excited for more. The coffee is delicious (but be mindful it's a tad on the sweet side). Ambiance is exceptional and a wonderful place for study and dates alike. Exceptionally friendly and patient staff. I could never imagine having a negative experience here! read more

Down To Earth Cafe - 3 lattes - one chai, one coffee, one matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

It was delicious and healthy. Just what I want. Beautiful loacation.the menu was perfect and delicious. The service was also amazing . Place was. Very clean read more

Lovely cafe! Food was delicious (baked oatmeal, avocado toast and the breakfast sandwich). Drinks were made fresh and delivered to the table. Prices were so reasonable. Only one tiny "downside" is only one bathroom. There was a bit of a wait for the bathroom because the place is decent size and was pretty full of people. I will definitely go back when I'm in town again. read more

First time coming here and definitely won't be my last! I was amazed and the ambiance and decor in this cafe! I absolutely love how they aim to be as environmentally friendly as possible and they have PLENTY of vegan options! Every staff member was incredibly friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Very impressed and honestly probably my favorite coffee shop I've ever been to. The matcha latte was incredible. Not sure what possessed me to try the butternut squash soup - as I have never enjoyed butternut squash soup but there's was AMAZING. I definitely recommend to absolutely everyone! read more

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Still like this cafe and visit frequently. However, their avocado toast is very skimpy. There was barely any avo on the bread. I would have considered it more of a spread. Barely any topping on the avocado either. Banana bread isn't great but lemon poppyseed muffin was goo read more

Super special spot for delicious breakfast options. Coffee and tea were great. Friendly staff. Love the atmosphere.

Such a cute new spot in town. Great atmosphere, service, and drinks! Will be back for sure. And the avocado toast was delish!