The Clay House Cafe — Restaurant in Lebanon

Clay House Cafe took over the spot where Sydney Roasting Co was in Lebanon and is the perfect addition to the area. The Cafe has long hours - they’re open until 4 pm during the week and 3 pm on Saturday. I greatly appreciate that as a new mom so I don’t have to rush getting out of the house.

The cafe environment is modern and cozy, with plenty of seating, including two-top tables for catching up with a friend and bar seating that is perfect for working on your laptop. The space is kid-friendly with room to take a stroller and a kids’ corner in the back.

The staff were so welcoming and helpful in explaining their menu/ ordering options when I arrived. Not only can you order at the front of the cafe, but if you prefer to get settled at a table first, you can use the QR code there to order online.

The Clay House Cafe is serving breakfast and lunch in addition to their drinks. As far as coffee goes, they are brewing Kitty Town Coffee, which is made by the same roasters as Sydney Roasting Co! They also have lots of non-coffee options such as tea lattes, Italian sodas, nectars, and smoothies.

I ordered the Clay House BLT and an iced cinnamon sugar latte with sweet cold foam. My latte reminded me of cinnamon sugar toast and had the right amount of sweetness and cinnamon to go with the espresso. The BLT was made with the freshest ingredients, including homemade sourdough bread, and was so delicious. I loved the whipped goat cheese and pepper jelly that gave it a unique spin. I’m drooling all over again thinking about this meal.

If all of this hasn’t convinced you to visit the Clay House Cafe, then you’re missing out because they are certainly...

The Clay House is a welcome addition to the Lebanon cafe scene. Their food is super impressive, and the presentation -- including the utensils! -- helps The Clay House stand out among competitors. For breakfast, the classic egg and cheese is my favorite thing to get; for lunch, the citrus pork sourdough panini is stellar.

Though the food is exceptional, the coffee is sadly mediocre, and I think this is the fault of the coffee roaster (Kitty Town). I would like to see any cafe in Lebanon level up the coffee options by featuring beans from Passenger or Square One, but that is wishful thinking. For an alternative drink, I really enjoyed the Nectars (not featured during the colder months). The last time I visited, I rolled the dice by getting a London Fog, and it was perfect -- not overly sweet and thankfully not over-steeped!

As for the vibes, it is a huge step up from the previous business that was in this location. It's within the same ballpark as Mill 72 (another Lebanon / Manheim cafe), which I would describe as Joanna Gaines influenced Scandinavian decor with a douse of KLOVE in the air. This will not be the preferred atmosphere for everyone who visits, so just go in being aware of what to expect.

The staff are super friendly and I am truly hoping the business does...

My husband and I had The Clay House cater at our wedding and we have nothing but amazing things to say about our experience. From the first communication with Mary to the day of with Seth and his team, everything was organized, professional and of course delicious!! Mary was super responsive and flexible as I worked to plan a wedding across the country. Seth was on time, had great ideas for set up, added in extra desserts we brought to their dessert display. Most importantly, the whole team was super personable and overall great people to have at our wedding. Could not not be happier with the catering service we received from The Clay House. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a full service catering team for any event (especially the burrito bowl and brownie bar option- SO TASTY). Thank you Seth and Mary and your entire team for an amazing...