We stayed at the hotel down the street and when I passed it I knew it was a place I wanted to check…read moreout. As a pickle lover, I was highly satisfied. This place is so cute and I wish I could have e gotten a picture of the indoor seating at the cafe but there were a lot of customers.

Visited Shores Sisters recently after a friend highly recommended the place to me (she visits…read moreregularly). They were - and still are - in the midst of a pretty significant plant sale (annuals, perennials, indoor/house plants, succulents, etc). Ultimately, I do think the timing of my visit during this sale impacted my experience. For one, the assortment of indoor/house plants & succulents was minimal and generic by the time I got there. While I was able to grab some herb plants and a Aeonium Kiwi succulent that I had been looking for, there was a pretty significant amount of the plant inventory that was looking pretty sad and wilted. Inside of the market is another tidbit that could see a bit of improvement, perhaps. While there's a nice variety, it also feels crowded. I've been to similar markets and they try to create aisle ways that allow for carts in both directions, etc - but that's not really possible at Shores Sisters. On a busier day, navigating the aisles feels like a bit of a cluster. Also, because of the location of the checkout area? Any backup in the checkout queue means folks spilling out into the already crowded aisles that people are trying to navigate through. It's not great. That said, the market does have a nice selection of jarred goods, produce, baked items, and so on. Perhaps one of my only disappointments with what was available in the market was, for example, that I went to grab a container of strawberries and it had a Dole label on it. I can get those anywhere... I was hoping for something supplied more locally. In terms of the cafe experience, I ordered the sandwich special: a blackberry grilled cheese (a grilled cheese with bacon and a spicy blackberry jam). It was noted that the blackberry jam was low spice, but I honestly tasted barely any spice at all... and I was looking for it (and I tend to pick up on spice/heat pretty easily, so I was surprised). I had also ordered a taro milk boba tea... and while the taro flavor was good, the tapioca pearls hadn't been cooked enough. Tapioca pearls have to be cooked in order to allow for their softer/gummy-type texture, and my tapioca pearls has a softer outside, for the most part, but almost all of them were undercooked and thus still harder on the inside. It was unpleasant. TL;DR. I'm trying to chalk up my feelings about this place to them being low on inventory because of the sale + having been busier than usual. That said, it's a decent drive (over an hour), and today's experience doesn't necessarily motivate me to hurry up and return. Maybe some day, but it'll be timed very differently.

Food service ambiance will be returning soon for another ham wrap and latte. Nice Christmas programread more

The Mommy and Me Tea Party for Mother's Day was so much fun with my little one. From the entrance…read morewith a place for photos to commemorate the event, to delicious finger sandwiches cut into hearts and flowers, to the Ruby Sipper tea, to the rotating multiple mini desserts served table side, to the kids crafts of cupcake decorating and Mother's Day card making... All the details were considered. I hope that this event is offered every year. We would book in advance to reserve our spot. We left there feeling warm and fuzzy! Thanks again for creating a special event for the holiday.

If I could give 6 stars I would. I'm a coffee snob. I say this not to brag, but rather to provide…read morecontext. I've spent a ton of time in serious coffee shops from Shanghai to New York with Q graders and baristas with bonafides. Alabaster can stand up to the best of them. The coffees we tried were fantastic. The Rwandan was delicious and the roast complimented the natural expression of the beans. My dad got the Ugandan which was awesome as well. I grabbed a bag of the Salvadoran beans to take home, and it brews up an amazingly clean and interesting cup (I used a V60). One of the better cafes I've visited in the U.S. with a roaster that knows what they're doing. On top of all that, the tahini date banana bread we tried was seriously good and wasn't a premade, mass produced baked good like so many cafes have resorted to in recent years. On top of that, the cafe was beautiful with reclaimed wood tables. We were traveling with our dog and they allowed her in because she was well-behaved. Nice people, awesome cafe, world-class coffee, and seriously good pastries. Keep up the incredible work! I will be back to Williamsport for more.

Alabaster Coffee Roaster and Tea Company had a spacious and warm atmosphere…read more The tables were on the smaller side, but they were easy to move. There were plenty of outlets along the walls, which made it relatively easy to study. There was a lot of foot traffic, but the overall ambiance did not get too rowdy, providing pleasant white noise. There were a few seasonal specials, but otherwise the selection was not very large. The tea selection was rather small, especially considering it is part of their name. Drinks came out extremely quickly. There was a dish tub near the entrance to drop items off after finishing. I tried their seasonal egg nog cappuccino, and it came out lightly warm. The egg foam was not overwhelming and the spiced notes were well incorporated into the drink. It was not too sweet and gave me a pleasant buzz. I hope to see more diverse tea options in the future, but the overall feel and quality of this cafe were great.

Cute little coffee and sandwich shop located in downtown Mansfield, PA…read more A huge selection of coffees (hot and cold), smoothies, chai, tea, and more. Bagel sandwiches, wraps, grilled sandwiches, and salads. Indoor and outside seating. Eclectic art and decor. Friendly employees. Will definitely return when next in town.

Omg this place had the best and tastiest coffee. I was on a roadtrip to NY and stopped here for a…read moremid day pick me up. My bf got the iced funky monkey latte blended and I got the iced butterfinger latte with a raisin bagel and cream cheese. It was tasty, drinks were quickly made and reasonably priced! Seriously so good!

Still good food, excellent service and an unbeatable "out in the middle of nowhere" decor.read more

The food was great . Stake and eggs . Pancakes were the showstopper . Will definitely try again.read more

Amazing coffee, great service! Though the shop was closed, seeing me looking around for a coffee…read moreplace, Conspiracy Coffee's owner kindly offered to make me a coffee. His house blend pour-over coffee was out of this world. Highly recommended! Would definitely stop by again. Thanks!

Not attentive we ordered coffee and then waited 30 minutes!! Before we just left because people…read morethat came in after us ordered ate and left before we even got looked at by the server this place needs more workers or better training

Small business with some outstanding food options! The bakery items were delicious and my mom had…read morean egg Benedict dish that she liked quite a bit! She did say the egg was a little too hard for her liking but I think that is probably an easy fix...tell them in advance how you want it cooked. I had a scrambled bowl and it was so much food! I could not eat it all. Super friendly staff. Definitely a place worth stopping at!

As self proclaimed "coffee snob", my family landed here one day by happenstance, as my favorite…read morecoffee shop was closed for the day. The service was amazing and the prices were great. My husband enjoyed one of their holiday iced coffee specialties, my daughter a hot chai & I tried the pumpkin white chocolate. We also ordered some food items, which were just average. My daughter ordered a PB&J and instead of telling us they were out, we watched (and ate our other food), while they sent someone to retrieve peanut butter and bring her food out when we were almost done. I was a little disheartened by this, but it wasn't a complete turn off to ever come back. I'd def give them a second try.

We stopped into Soul Full Cup Coffee on a snowy winter morning and were immediately charmed by the…read moreatmosphere. The morning sunlight poured through the front windows in such a peaceful way that I genuinely wished I had my book or laptop and a few hours to spare. It's the kind of cozy coffee shop you want to linger in rather than grab drinks to go. We ordered a Ghirardelli mocha, a cortado (off menu!), and a spinach feta pastry. The pastry was crisp, fresh, and really yummy--exactly what you want with a hot drink. The mocha was everything I hope for in a chocolate-forward coffee drink: smooth, rich, not bitter or gritty, and absolutely perfect for a cold winter morning. The cortado was a little strong for my taste, but it was my husband's pick and he loved it--the espresso came through bold and clean, exactly how he likes it. I really appreciated that the barista made a cortado to order even though it wasn't listed on the menu. Overall, lovely drinks, delicious pastry, relaxing vibe, and friendly service. We only wish we had more time in town so we could return and spend a slow morning here.

Wow really good, strong coffee. I got an iced espresso with 3 shots in it. It wasn't watered down…read moreat all and the barista knew what they were doing!

I was driving home from a work conference and had lunch nearby. I wanted coffee to get me through…read morethe rest of the ride home. Found Strange Brew on Yelp and it looked good. The cafe is in a cute downtown area. Plenty of seating, including some on the sidewalk. The woman working behind the counter was excellent, friendly and professional! She recommended the Americano because she loves their espresso. Great recommendation, very smooth and three shots in the large got me through the long drive! Will gladly return!

Stopped in this a.m. Staff was friendly, omelette, bread / sandwiches and coffee were great. Cool…read morevibe, nice outdoor seating option. Yelp didn't steer us wrong when looking for a quick but local breakfast option.

I am a chef and generally do not complain too much about food or service unless it is glaringly…read moreobvious that it is bad. Such was the case when I visited the newly opened Curry Donuts in the 220 shopping plaza. I realize that it is new and am writing this in hopes of having a better experience in the future. The order was simple: A dozen doughnuts and a small coffee. I have eaten at several other Curry Donuts' in the past and was always satisfied with both service and quality of food. Lets start with the Donuts. It is a small town donut shop, but the selection was poor at best. The selection that existed lacked the staples that I expect to see in any run of the mill doughnut joint. Glazed. Cream filled. Bavarian Cream. Chocolate dipped. Not to mention old favorites that keep me going back to Curry Donuts like Apple Fritters and Boston Crème. There was not a Krueller to be seen. So we pieced together a dozen of what was available. A couple chocolate cake doughnuts, Strawberry and Blueberry filled and some other miscellaneous pastries to be on our way. All that was left was the coffee. In my opinion a Curry Donut Coffee surpasses even famed rivals Dunkin' Donuts' ever popular dark brew. I took a sip. Ice Cold and Old. That ruined it for me before ever getting a pastry anywhere near my mouth. When I got home I found scrawny, missha pen Doughnuts. Most were dry and stale. A "Cinnamon Swirl" that tasted like it was made without sugar with ablolutely NO glaze on it. The usual Elliptical, pillowy concoctions I am used to were replaced by spherical (no kidding, some of them were actually shaped like baseballs!). I feel that pretty much sums up my experience. The service was barely attentive and disinterested, but not "bad" per se. I hope that my next visit brings a more pleasurable experience, as I look forward to getting a good, quality cup of Joe and a couple of my favorite doughnuts in the morning, rather than gas station fare.