Little Amps Coffee — Restaurant in Harrisburg

I'm sadly, very unimpressed. I wanted so badly to like this place. I saw online that they sold vegan cheeses, but they were out of stock. My wife grabbed a kombucha and I wanted one as well, but they were out of stock. I ordered a coffee and it was funky. It tasted old, was very acidic and burnt which led to an imbalanced and very unpleasant experience. The sleeve that slides over the cup didn't work and the cup was very hot and I had to hold the cup in a funky way to not burn my hand. The inside of store was off as well. It wasn't hip, so much as a poorly executed version of a cliche and it comes across as boring. It feels like it just kind of is there. I walked out really wondering what the little amps brand was about. It didn't grab me. Is it about minimalism? Is it a spartan chic spot for broke inner city millennials who can't afford Starbucks? I just couldn't work it out why I would choose little amps coffee as the spot for me. Hopefully they invest aggressively in developing a cohesive and effective brand strategy, marketing, decor, vibe, quality control and inventory. If all little amps are as unimpressive as this one, you don't need three locations within 3 square miles. You need one solid location done exceptionally well. Just my two cents. Guess I'm stuck running out of town for my...

I want to say that I have been in coffee shops all across the US and have usually encountered the friendliest and most interesting baristas. However, I had a very strange experience here. The coffee was good. However, the service was not friendly at all. The person who worked there (perhaps a woman, but don’t want to misgender) was definitely nicer. They at least engaged w me when I asked for recommendations. The male (again, unsure how they identify) was kind of short w me and rude. As someone visiting who was clearly never there, I think you could be a bit more engaging w the customer. He just kept turning back to the other person discussing stock etc. It struck me as pretentious unnecessarily. Plus, the shop was empty on a Saturday mid day, which I found odd. It has great reviews though, so it was weird. I had the NOLA, it was pretty good. I thought the vibe was cool and funky 70s art deco. Could be a cool place to hang out if they work on their engagement...

Little Amps has been my “go to” spot for coffee in Harrisburg for around 5 years now. In my opinion, you’re not going to find a better cup of coffee or espresso in the City of Harrisburg. There is always a diverse group of Patrons that frequent the shop on State Street which provides a very welcoming and friendly environment. Whether you want to telework, have a causal conversation, or simply want to just be independent, you can do all at your own accord. The staff is also just as welcoming as the ambience. Even during normal “rushes” they maintain a level of professionalism, politeness, and efficiency.

Great place/coffee...