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Pennsylvania: What’s Our Best Coffee Shop?

Though major coffee chains can be found in every city neighborhood, locally owned small roasters continuously win the hearts of many Americans. Tasting Table recently published their “Best Coffee Shop…

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Though major coffee chains can be found in every city neighborhood, locally owned small roasters continuously win the hearts of many Americans. Tasting Table recently published their "Best Coffee Shop in Every State Report." Pennsylvania's best coffee shop selection is an establishment that has three locations spread around the state capital.

Little Amps Coffee in Harrisburg is described by Tasting Table as a place where "after a couple days in town they'll know your order without you having to say a word."

The menu is creative with coffee selections that include a variety of combinations. The food menu includes biscuits with jam, breakfast burritos, and "sammys." In addition, they partner with local bagel shops to offer specialties like the "Eagle Green" bagel.

What's Their Story?

Thematically, Little Amps Coffee leverages their name and fun logo to create recognizable branding. From dancing amps on their website, to wide range of merch options, you can support Harrisburg coffee pride in numerous ways. They recently announced their popular coffee mugs are back in stock. Lastly, Little Amps sources brewing equipment like drippers and press makers through their online store.

Their brews are small batch roasted and made fresh. Seasonal, nitro, and tea options are available. Furthermore, you can also purchase Little Amps cold brew cans to go.

Best In Pennsylvania

To identify a top selection in each state Tasting Table said they "talked to locals all over the country, hit the road, and, yes, even consulted some experts on the internet." Little Amps hit all the marks in the Keystone state. They have created a community based on a love of local coffee and neighborhood hangouts. Pittsburg and Philadelphia were briefly highlighted in the report, however, with Little Amps' friendly atmosphere, crafty concoctions, and tasty treats they were selected as Pennsylvania's best coffee shop.

Their three shops are open seven days a week, with locations in Uptown, Downtown, and Strawberry Square.

Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.