Over this past year I have visited East End Coffee Co on a regular basis and it has proven itself…read moreto be the "gold standard" I use for judging all coffee shops! Every beverage (hot or cold) that we have ordered has never disappointed. The menu always has tried and true favorites, but rotates through various additional/seasonal offering. Pretty much everything from my previous review remains the same so be sure to check that out, but the exciting update is they have started to roast their own beans inhouse! In addition to the high-quality drinks being served, the welcoming environment created by the owners, Ryan and Lillah, is what helps set EECC apart from others. It is obvious that they take pride in their shop and do what it takes to connect with their customers. If you are looking for that hometown coffee shop vibe with the quality of drinks/coffee from a big city, East End is the place for you!

Got a latte that tasted like it had skunked espresso, probably needs the machine cleanedread more

Looking to treat myself a little on a cold, gray Wednesday afternoon, I decided to finally stop…read moreinto Denim Coffee in Carlisle. I've walked and driven past it many times but had somehow never made it inside. Since Denim was also participating in the 2026 Cumberland Valley Coffee & Chocolate Trail, it felt like the perfect excuse to check it out and grab a quick late-afternoon pick-me-up. I walked in around 4pm and found a handful of people inside -- some chatting quietly, others working on laptops. The space was clean, calm, and welcoming, with soft music playing overhead. The woman at the counter was an absolute sunbeam on an otherwise dreary afternoon, greeting me warmly and happily taking my order. I went with an iced coffee with sugar-free vanilla syrup (extra sweet, please!) and oat milk. Total came to $5.25. While she prepared my drink, I took a moment to look around and realized what a great view Denim offers from their bar seating area. Full glass windows with stools looking out over the square in Carlisle make it a fantastic people-watching spot. That afternoon, the Farmers Market was set up across the square, and it was fun watching people dash between stands while dodging raindrops to grab their weekly goodies. It struck me as a perfect place to meet a friend, spend a few hours working on a laptop, or just decompress with a coffee and watch the world go by. Denim also had a small sweet treat case with snacks that would pair nicely with coffee. I stuck with just the drink this time, but everything looked tempting enough that I'd definitely consider adding a pastry next visit. A few minutes later my name was called and my drink was waiting at the end of the counter. One interesting touch: they placed the container of oat milk beside my coffee so I could add exactly as much as I wanted. It's a small detail, but not something you see at many coffee shops, and I appreciated the flexibility. The iced coffee itself was excellent. Unlike some places where iced coffee tastes like watered-down brown liquid, Denim's actually tasted like coffee -- strong, smooth, and delivering a solid caffeine boost. Overall: great service, really good coffee, reasonable prices, and a cozy spot right in the heart of town. The only real challenge is parking since it's so close to the square. Street parking is available nearby, but depending on the time of day you may need to circle a bit. All in all, a great little coffee stop and I'm glad I finally walked through the door.

Carlisle has lots of great food options. I'm not a coffee drinker but I needed some sweet treats to…read moreshare with a friend. And these cookies did not disappoint! All 3 were delicious!

Great coffees teas and other goodies. Def a placeholder here in Newport. I will miss them -- I left…read morefor North Carolina. Their tshirts and sweatshirts are nice too, and the candles. Lots of fun goodies.

Always great coffee, atmosphere, the BEST blueberry muffins, and cute gifts. On-street parking.read more

After being recommended by two nearby shops to stop into this place for lunch, my mother and I were…read morenot disappointed! This was without a doubt, the BEST breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The steak was fresh, the cheese was perfectly melted and overall the sandwich was very hot on arrival to our table. Same goes for the ciabatta sandwich! The tea was not too tart or sweet, and was perfectly balanced! The staff were incredibly kind and the entire building was warm and inviting. I will 100% take the 1.5 hour drive back out there again.

We dove from Carlisle to have breakfast. It was the 2nd visit for us. Great service. Food is…read moreexcellent. We love it.

This place is a great study spot. It's huge on the inside with lots of comfortable seating and I…read morefeel like the coffee has gotten better and better since I started coming!

This place was great, we stopped in after a day of window shopping and got a few lattes, and they…read morewere delicious. The girls behind the counter were hilarious and were explaining their coffee bean program to us. There are tons of seats to tuck yourself into and get some work done, which was awesome. Highly recommend!

If you're passing through Mechanicsburg and want something much healthier than the typical…read morefast-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.

Atmosphere was great. Lots of natural light and plants. They even had plants for sale for a great…read moreprice. 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.

It was our first time visit. It was emptied. It was around 1030am. I tried banana muffin and it…read morewas very dry. My friend ate cookie band she said it was very delicious. Gluten free goodies were sold out. My plain coffee was so good until the last drop. My friend liked her chai. So I could not day much at this point

This is the cutest coffee shop with the nicest employees!! The coffee specialities were yummy and…read morethe questions we asked were answered knowledgeable!! We will definitely be back soon!! The inside ambiance was cute and country very clean and welcoming!! The donuts were delicious too!!

I'm from the West Coast, and I wish our places had this kind of style. I recommend the hot chai…read morelatte and a carrot-walnut muffin. Sat and wrote in my journal for the better part of an hour

Matcha was tewww gooddd! I had to come to see for myself! Added menu pics yall are welcome tip the…read morestaff!

Stopped by on our way from Penn State and wished we'd had more time to hang out…read more Amazing coffee shop in an old corner home with large viewing windows to soak up some Sun and watch folks drive by. There's 3 separate seating areas inside and additional seating outside on the porch. Inside there's a free library to lose yourself in a book amongst cute decor harkening back to the original business. Creative coffee specials that rotate with the season. I grabbed an iced carrot cake latte and it was perfect! Husband has a red eye which he found refreshing. Stop by and say,"Hi" and grab some liquid fuel!

Friendly staff, homemade pastries, large variety of comfort drinks, cozy setting. This is my…read morefavorite place to get some writing done.

What a wonderful place. Has the best homemade mozzarella cheese sticks. I've gotten the Lobster…read moreBisque and salad, and their half a sandwich and soup and both had been great. Always good nice servers and very welcoming.

I've probably driven by Southside Deli 1,000 times and never knew what the building was -- until a…read moreFacebook post about their Oktoberfest specials stopped me in my tracks. A quick search later and I realized it was only 20 minutes from home. I immediately grabbed a friend and requested a dinner date for the item that caught my eye: the Bratwurst mit Kraut -- bratwurst cooked with apples and sauerkraut, served on a pretzel bun and topped with even more kraut, with a side of German potato salad ($12). But I'll admit... I was also eyeing their Obatzda Burger with Oktoberfest beer cheese. Feeling bold, I asked our waitress if I could order their regular Pretzel Braid appetizer ($9) but swap the usual cheez-wiz and spicy mustard for that dreamy Oktoberfest beer cheese instead. She paused, smiled, wrote it down, and said, "that sounds really good!" Bless the chef for making my pretzel + beer cheese fantasy come true. The pretzel braid was warm, soft, and perfectly salty, and that beer cheese was the real MVP -- smooth, melty, not too hot, and with a proper beer-cheese finish. When the bratwurst plate arrived, it was a showstopper. Juicy brat, tangy kraut piled high, and tucked inside a pretzel roll that was soft but sturdy enough to hold it all together. No mustard needed! The German potato salad surprised me, though -- I'm used to the warm version, so finding it chilled caught me off guard. But honestly? It worked. Perfectly seasoned, just wet enough to be salad without drifting into soupy territory. I demolished both. Dessert was impossible to skip after hearing our waitress describe it to another table. We shared both the Apple Caramel Crumb Cake and the Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone Cake. The crumb cake was served warm with ice cream, loaded with thick, crunchy topping that didn't rely on chopped nuts (bonus points!). The mascarpone cake was light and buttery with the perfect balance of lemon and blueberry -- like saying goodbye to summer and hello to fall all in one dessert sitting. Southside Deli's Oktoberfest menu blew me away, and if their everyday offerings are anywhere close, I've been seriously missing out. Add in free parking, a convenient location, and plenty of seating, and it's an easy go-to spot for lunch or dinner. Southside is officially on my food rotation radar now!