Backhouse Café Coffee & Tea

If I could give this place -100 stars I would! This place is so horrible just because the owner is so rude. Plz DO NOT spend your money here and go to buzzsaw where they actually respect their customers! Every time I went to this place, I did not have a good experience. Oh and if you want a little extra milk added to your coffee or latte, don’t even think about going up to them and asking for more! You will not even get a SPLASH! Oh and listen up students, if you want to go here to study on a Saturday, don’t even waste your time!!!!!!! No laptops allowed on Saturdays☠️

Buzzsaw: 1307 Park Ave williamsport, PA 17701

This place is absolutely charming! The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the friendly owners took the time to share its fascinating history with us. Plus, the coffee was absolutely delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a great lunch here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Iced Latte, Blueberry Buckle

Incredible atmosphere! Will keep you guessing how beautiful the architecture is in other parts of the house. The coffee, tea and pastries are delicious. Nothing like sipping a warm drink in front of the fireplace.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved it. Great coffee, even better atmosphere

I have never written an online review before, but felt compelled to do so this time. Perhaps the best triple chocolate scone I have ever had., and the coffee was first rate. In addition a wonderful environment! Excellent service. If passing through Williamsport again I will make it a point to stop in!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Quick stop to grab coffee and muffin on the way home from road trip. Super cute inside, young man at counter was lovely, service was fast! Lavender latte is delish.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blueberry Buckle

There was a lot of tension in the front counter area. It is a coffee shop that, at least in our case, told us where to sit. We were asked if that table was okay, but I was surprised that we weren't given the benefit of the doubt to find a seat ourselves. We didn't have laptops, which were not allowed that day, but we did have our two children with us.
Lunch for four was $50 - four quiches, two iced lattes, and two chocolate milks. The $50 bill we had to pay with was not an accepted form of payment, so we got an upcharge on our credit card because of another policy. They want people using cash, but only small bills.
I appreciated other elements of our experience, but had I known some of the policies before picking today's lunch spot (we had just visited the museum nearby), we might not have selected it. This is the only reason I am leaving a review for others to possibly consider.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Friendly staff, but the owner is unfortunately very rude. Did not appreciate how she treated the younger respectful customers. Friends have shared similar experiences. Too many friendly coffee shops in Williamsport to revisit this one.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

We ran across this wonderful Coffee and Tea house on our stay near Williamsburg. What a wonderful exciting treat! The drinks were excellent and the ambiance of the Victorian home were marvelous. We thoroughly enjoyed our stop and encourage you to do the same.

Great ambiance, so cozy, highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really good coffee, good atmosphere and cozy in the winter. We sat at a table to do some work but were asked to leave after an hour because “they are exceptionally busy”, and had already given us “more time than they usually allow for laptops”. Multiple open tables in the same room as us, too. If they wanted people to buy coffee and leave they should probably do less to make the inside so welcoming.

Great place to meet a friend and drink some coffee

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nothing like Christmas at the Backhouse Cafe!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Local coffee shop run by a couple from the community. Free books, great well made coffee and lattes, victorian era decor. And a great hub for community events.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5