Mean Cup
398 Harrisburg Ave, Lancaster, PA
Crema's Take
“Mean Cup pulls off the rare trick of being both a legitimate espresso destination and a genuinely welcoming college hangout—their dark roasted shots are smooth and clean, though you'll want to ask for extra espresso if you actually want to taste coffee under the milk. The hand pies (cheese, egg, and bacon) are exceptional breakfast fuel, parking is abundant, and the vibe attracts a young, lively crowd that makes the place feel alive without feeling exclusionary. Just know it's optimized for efficiency over romance; order with confidence but don't expect the staff to remember your name.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
Plusses: Coffee was delicious. very college vibe. very busy, staff was excellent. Lots of parking. Misses: I wish they had served the coffee in real cups or mugs, and the 2nd hand furniture could use some attention and duct tape.
This place should be called Nice Mug, ’cuz this place sure is nice! Best coffee in the realm, and those hand pies (cheese, egg, bacon) are the greatest breakfast item ever to be sold in any coffee shop I have ever been to in my life (and I’ve been in more coffee shops than…
Coffee is dark roasted and amazing! Will be back for sure to grab coffee. I haven’t tried any of the food yet but it looks good. Staff was okay. No complaints but also not super friendly. Clean cafe but hardly no seating.. lots of people spread out over several seats “working”……
Espresso based beverages are smooth, no bad aftertaste, however, if you go with the standard amount of espresso per size, it ends up just tasting like milk. If you actually like the taste of coffee, make sure to ask for an extra shot or two. Thankfully the prices are very…
I liked this cafe enough. It’s more about speed and efficiency than it is about good coffee it seems. With Franklin and Marshall right beside it, I’m sure it’s catering more to the student rather than the coffee lover. Their coffee is cheaper than most, which is nice, but their…
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