Ancestor Coffeehouse & Crêperie (Lebanon location) is one of those places that's busy for a reason. Every time I've gone, it's been absolutely packed, and this visit was no exception. We actually ended up grabbing one of the last tables in the place. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a local coffee shop. It's warm, cozy, and full of energy. You can tell it's a community favorite. We ordered two crêpes and a couple of their February specialty coffees, and everything was fantastic. One of the crêpes we got was the Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake, which was sweet, fresh, and perfectly balanced. It wasn't overly sugary but definitely dessert worthy. The other was a savory crêpe with called California dreamin' with provolone cheese, bacon, spring onion, apples, and arugula with a balsamic glaze and garlic aioli, which ended up being such a great combination of sweet and savory flavors. It was delicious!! Our specialty coffees for the month were also excellent. They had a fun Valentine's themed lineup, and both drinks were rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I got the Not Your Sweetheart Latte and Ryan got the Chocolate Heartbreak Cold brew. If you go, one thing you absolutely have to try are their chocolate covered peanut butter balls. They have Rice Krispies in them so they're crunchy inside, and they're ridiculously good. Yes, it's a local coffee shop, so prices are a little higher than a diner, but honestly it's no worse than Starbucks and the quality, atmosphere, and uniqueness are miles better. They also have multiple locations, but the Lebanon shop has a great vibe and is clearly loved by the community.
Ancestor Coffeehouse & Crêperie
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Ancestor Coffeehouse & Crêperie (Lebanon location) is one of those places that's busy for a reason. Every time I've gone, it's been absolutely packed, and this visit was no exception. We actually ended up grabbing one of the last tables in the place. The atmosphere is exactly what you want from a local coffee shop. It's warm, cozy, and full of energy. You can tell it's a community favorite. We ordered two crêpes and a couple of their February specialty coffees, and everything was fantastic. One of the crêpes we got was the Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake, which was sweet, fresh, and perfectly balanced. It wasn't overly sugary but definitely dessert worthy. The other was a savory crêpe with called California dreamin' with provolone cheese, bacon, spring onion, apples, and arugula with a balsamic glaze and garlic aioli, which ended up being such a great combination of sweet and savory flavors. It was delicious!! Our specialty coffees for the month were also excellent. They had a fun Valentine's themed lineup, and both drinks were rich, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I got the Not Your Sweetheart Latte and Ryan got the Chocolate Heartbreak Cold brew. If you go, one thing you absolutely have to try are their chocolate covered peanut butter balls. They have Rice Krispies in them so they're crunchy inside, and they're ridiculously good. Yes, it's a local coffee shop, so prices are a little higher than a diner, but honestly it's no worse than Starbucks and the quality, atmosphere, and uniqueness are miles better. They also have multiple locations, but the Lebanon shop has a great vibe and is clearly loved by the community.
Excellent coffeehouse. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. We were greeted with a smile and everyone was very friendly. The food is made with fresh ingredients and it shows. I had the pumpkin cheesecake crêpe and it was everything I wanted. I was smiling with every bite. I also had one of their hot seasonal lattes. A bit too sweet for me, but I ordered with extra espresso to balance it out. My husband got the 717 Sammy and the apple walnut crêpe. He was very impressed with the flavors. We will definitely stop by some other time.
Excellent coffeehouse. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. We were greeted with a smile and everyone was very friendly. The food is made with fresh ingredients and it shows. I had the pumpkin cheesecake crêpe and it was everything I wanted. I was smiling with every bite. I also had one of their hot seasonal lattes. A bit too sweet for me, but I ordered with extra espresso to balance it out. My husband got the 717 Sammy and the apple walnut crêpe. He was very impressed with the flavors. We will definitely stop by some other time.
Drinks are excellent and sweet crepes are good too. The savory crepes are ok. It is pretty costly for the food for a self serve cafe. The environment is nice though.