Wonderful cafe with lots of seating and a view of the courthouse and courtyard. Owner is knowledgeable about coffee and makes a superb cortado! Food is plentiful, portions large, costs reasonable and delicious! I ate most of my breakfast before I took a pic! read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Cortado, big breakfast burrito (what's left of it) and huge scone. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Ok food and drinks. I went after what was perhaps a breakfast rush and the staff was less than friendly. Very off-putting.

Really cool atmosphere and I love how they support other local businesses. Ordered two drinks that were delicious and no crazy wait time. Really hoping to come back and try their food read more

What a welcoming coffee shop that truly seems to be a community asset in downtown Scranton! I needed a spot to connect to wifi, get my morning tea, and enjoy a snack - Norther Light delivered on all fronts... and more! They have beautiful art displayed, the people are friendly, and there is plenty of seating. read more

In town for a wedding and had time to kill. Stopped by on a Saturday morning for coffee. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Mocha, Iced Latte and a muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Great stop for my morning latte as we got some steps in looking at The Office locations around town. Very cute vibe inside with several sitting areas. Loved the loft looking out to large windows. Coffee was delicious. Staff was friendly. The little lid stickers were adorable. Great stop. read more

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Good espresso and service. Espressos can be a a hit or miss but this barista knows the craft. Ample seating in a nicely decorated setting. Recommended ! read more

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Best Chai EVER! Not a coffee drinker? No problem! Northern Light has the creamiest, most flavorful chai you'll ever taste Plus, plenty of delicious options for tea lovers & non-coffee drinkers. Cozy, relaxing atmosphere--perfect for reading, journaling, or just unwinding with music. Friendly vibes + unbeatable drinks = my daily happy place. read more

Just moved here and we come from New York to find this place was THE BEST thing we could've ever found. There bagels and their coffees teas even smoothies are TOP TIER !!! The place is clean warm and cozy! Everyone is FRIENDLY AND PATIENT. If you come from New York you have to stop here you won't miss the city ! So HAPPY to have found you guys! read more

Coffee was good, biscotti was pretty shaky. Good seating options, service was friendly and prompt. Good option in this neighborhood.

I stopped here for a coffee to go, while I was in town for a meeting, and the macchiato was delicious.

Stopped by for a quick beverage break. Great coffee, artsy decor, various different types of seating to work out of. The location is excellent although parking could be a bit tricky during peak times. Definitely recommend for a pick-me-up! read more

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Great spot - locally owned, very chill and excellent coffee! The Cortado is fantastic and an amazing pick me up - i had this both times i stopped by here. Give it a try - you will not regret it! read more

Whenever I'm visiting the Electric City Northern Lights is one of my first stops. Coffee, lattes, smoothies, wraps, salads and many other things this is a great locally owned coffee shop. The baristas are nice. Downstairs or upstairs this place is great to study, work, or chat among friends. Listen to the music and relax I've been coming here for nearly 20 years. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Vanilla Latte and some coffee art. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Friendly staff! Stopped in while in town for some coffee. I had an ice hazelnut coffee and tried the Nutella Budka. Both were decent. It was also only $8 for both where if you go to a chain like Starbucks that would easily be around $20. The coffee shop is also decorated nice and each table has different pictures or painted designs which I thought was cool. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Baked goods - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

It's a great location downtown, great for a light bite and on point espresso drinks. There was a steady flow of customers so there was some time to decide what to get. They have maybe 20 flavors of Monin syrup. I chose Gingerbread for my Cortado- I had to toast my own bagel- which I didn't realize at first, which was fine. Very cute cozy nooks to read or do a bit of work, noise level was low. Price point was reasonable. I would definitely consider going back again. Only downside is there is only one single bathroom and it's not convenient to stand outside the door to wait. read more

Open when other places might be closed so I appreciate that! It also helped that it was good coffee. Something we liked were the protein bites. What's not to love about peanut butter and chocolate? read more

My favorite coffee shop in Scranton. The staff is always friendly, I absolutely love the calm atmosphere, and the drinks are delicious. One of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday is doing homework here. I highly recommend! read more

There would be no coffee shop without Mike.Or corina.. the absolute best!! Unbelievable service

I got to visit on a Saturday afternoon and it was not too busy. You are able to sit inside if you like. The tables are so cute! I ordered a iced chai latte and it was delicious! I can't wait to come back to try other items on their menu. If you are looking for a place to sit, relax and grab a cup of coffee. Or even a place to grab and go give them a try! read more

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stopped in here to escape the freezing wind and am glad i did! super cute local coffee shop with an artsy vibe. they have lots of flavoring options like lavender & irish cream & my latte was delicious! wasn't too busy when i came in & i was able to get a table next to an outlet to charge my phone. if i lived here i would definitely regularly work here. love to support these places over something like starbucks! read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - irish cream latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

The coffee and teas are consistently the best that I've had in the area. The inside is always clean and comfortable. The people are always friendly. read more

Great atmosphere, service was quick and friendly, and the coffee was great, i drink it black, so im picker than most!

This coffee shop was a cute and cozy place to get some work done on a Saturday morning. I stopped in and ordered a latte and quiche. The quiche flavor was veggie, although it didn't have a ton of flavor. It was still nice to have a warm quiche with my latte, which was great. The space itself is cozy and inviting, and I especially liked the upper loft for sitting and working in quiet. The person preparing the drinks was a little curt and rude when speaking to customers and the other employee taking orders, but he may have just been busy. I will definitely be returning when I'm in the area. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Coffee in the upper loft - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

I was soo excited to finally try this café and I wanted to LOVE it but sadly it was just average. The espresso was delicious, I had a dirty chai tea latte. I wanted an alternative milk but they only offer soy, oat, and whole milk. It would have been nice to have some sort of nut milk or lower calorie milk option. I also ordered the sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, to go. This was supper disappointing but they just microwaved it and then wrapped it in plastic. By the time I got it home it was soo soggy. The ambiance was cute but the service was average, if I didn't say good morning the barista would have just started taking my order. Overall not that great. read more

This place is amazing! It gives me a bit of a library atmosphere lol. The coffee/tea is amazing as ALWAYS. They have "milk variety". (lol) The food depending on your mood from muffins to yogurts to mini breakfast sandwiches are all good. If you can't make up your mind on what to get just ask the staff they make great recommendations :) read more

Food is mid, if you order hot it's most likely microwaved. Cold hard muffins are served as well.

Great little coffee shop with a friendly, funky atmosphere. Definately worth a stop in for a drink and pastry.

My 15 year old self would be so happy this place is still thriving after all these years. Frozen hot chocolate? Check. Massive sugar cookies on display? Check. Addicting nutty/coffee bean smell that sticks to your clothes even after you leave? Check. Whimsical artwork and cozy upstairs seating, like you're in the Gryffindor common room? Oh yeah. With that said, my 32 year old stomach cannot handle an icy hot chocolate sugar rush slurped rapidly through a straw, so I didn't finish it. But I did purchase a delicious caramel coffee freshly ground on the way out. Baristas are just as friendly as they were back when I was in high school. Damn, I miss this place. read more

The service was so friendly! And the bagel sandwich was one of the best I've had in a long time.

Northern Light was the first place I drove to when I got my license when I was 16. Since then, this has been a staple for regular coffee dates with friends. I've tried a ton of drinks on the menu and they are always fantastic! The pastries and cookies are good as well. Northern Light has a nostalgia that I cannot describe, but beyond that it is a fantastic coffee shop and a staple of the downtown Scranton area. If you are just passing through Scranton, be sure to stop at Northern for a latte and a board game. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

I was just on a work trip, staying in a hotel relatively close to Northern Light for a few weeks. One morning, around 7AM, I yelped coffee shops near me and this was the top choice. I was excited to try it, but when I arrived at the doors of Northern Light, I was shocked with disappointment because they were closed. I strongly suggest that a coffee shop should open before 7:30AM to accommodate the early risers and people who have to get to work! Despite my first attempt at trying to grab a beverage here, I still really wanted to try it so I stopped in after work one day. The inside is warm and cozy. The cafe is pretty big and has ample seating. They have a variety of coffee, teas, and smoothies, as well as ready-to-go food items. I ordered a mango smoothie and an iced Americano (black). The smoothie was smooth and delicious, I was impressed. The Americano was also good! I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a caffeine fix in the late morning or afternoon. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Tasty stuff, good drinks. Main floor and loft seating provide options. Evening hours on Sunday? Sign me up! Nice place in urban Scranton. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Hot Cider and Quiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

We were in Scranton for a wedding on 5/18/24 and walked from our hotel to get coffee. I ordered a regular coffee and my wife got an ice coffee. This was the worst coffee we ever had. It tasted like day old instant coffee and the eggs and bacon thing wrapped in a burrito wrap was microwaved and I only could stand one bite. Please get a job at Star Bucks and learn to make decent coffee. Who are these people giving good reviews here? Family members? read more

Northern Lights was a perfect stop during a trip to Scranton to check out the Steamtown National Historic Site. They've got an array of prepared lunch options and about five tables out in front of their handsome storefront, which was just what we were looking for. We got a couple of very good turkey hummus wraps and a quiche, and it was super relaxing to sit on their table outside across from the beautiful leafy plaza hosting the Lackawanna County courthouse across the street. Oh and their coffee was great, too. If I'm in Scranton again in the future, I'm definitely stopping in. read more

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This is your Scranton coffee shop destination. It has a warm and cozy feel with a nice selection of drinks, pastries, etc. Unfortunately I cannot speak about the coffee (I'll have to go back to try it) but I have had a smoothie and a blended vanilla chai latte. The smoothie I would absolutely recommend. But I will caution you about the blended vanilla chai latte- the emphasis was heavily on the vanilla and it was more like a milkshake with a hint of gingerbread than something chai. This could be my mistake because there were several chai options and I probably should have chosen "spiced chai". The interior has cozy couches and chairs and tables with free WiFi. They also have some board games available for patrons in the back on a shelf near the bathrooms. It's definitely a nice place to hang out. Would (and probably will) return! read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

Such a cute and trendy coffee shop. They have many different blends for purchase and a nice selection of treats and to go items. I haven't eaten in due to restrictions, but have had quite a few of to go items. The cookies and muffins are so good. I usually just order regular drip coffee which has always been a great cup of coffee. Would definitely recommend! Cute, quiet and not a far walk from where I'm staying for work, and so much better than all of those chains!! read more

I love this place but one guy in particular that works here is so mean and condescending. He was even being rude to his co worker for using the wrong cup. Makes you nervous to even order your food and drink because he is not helpful or nice at all. :( read more

Cute, welcoming cozy coffee shop in the heart of the city with much to offer. I would be lying if I said the initial draw didn't have something to do with the name after experiencing the Northern Lights firsthand up north. Just sayin' Impressive list of teas...black, green, herbal, white, tisane, oolong, rooibos. Over 2 dozen syrups including sugar free with gems such as toasted almond mocha, toasted marshmallow, spiced brown sugar and salted caramel. Grab and go healthy items such as parfaits, shaker salads in a cup and fresh fruit. More sinful carb heavy items aid here as bagels and other pastries too. Pour overs and Chemex products for sale!! They even have an entire rotating seasonal menu! The vibe was cool. Lots of chatting and hanging out. A few reading and some getting work done. Seems like a great place for any or all of the above. Eclectic decor and a bit of decoration for the holidays. Loved the balcony seating and the big bright open windows looking out into the streets and historic buildings. They said they also have some seating out front in warmer weather! On our first visit we had a white pomegranate tea and gingerbread chai made vegan with almond milk. Both were delicious! The chai was perfectly spiced and not too sugary even with the addition of the gingerbread. It was very easy to drink. It was actually quite perfect!! We also picked up a pumpkin chocolate chip bar which was well liked. Perfectly pumpkin flavored and a decent amount of chips. Soft and moist. Under $3 and made the crew happy. We will most certainly be heading here when in the area again. I would actually like to stay a bit longer next time too! Service was extremely friendly and efficient! The baristas added a little something special to our visit. I can imagine it's a great place during a morning rush, but equally so for an afternoon chill spot. read more

Northern Light Espresso Bar - Gingerbread chai (seasonal special) with almond milk & white pomegranate tea. Both winners!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Scranton, Pennsylvania

My friend ordered an iced tea here and it was quite delicious. I ordered an iced mocha, and they use powdered chocolate which did not melt all the way and made the coffee quite gritty and gross. I would probably be willing to try this cafe again, I just would order something else. read more