Wake and Bake Café is a welcoming café in Harrisburg, PA, offering a comfortable setting for enjoying quality coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch, dessert, or a quick bite. With a casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy atmosphere, it is suited to a range of occasions—from relaxed solo dining and casual meals to working on a laptop.
Guests can choose from dine-in seating with table service, takeaway, delivery, or on-site service, making it easy to enjoy the café in the way that best fits their day.
The menu includes coffee, comfort food, vegan options, and vegetarian options, along with a great tea selection and highly regarded desserts. Wake and Bake Café is known for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert, and seating, providing a flexible destination from the first meal of the day through an afternoon treat.
Its 4.80 out of 5 rating from 117 customer reviews reflects the positive experience reported by its guests.
Convenience is built into the visit, with a restroom available, reservations accepted, and payment options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Find Wake and Bake Café at 240 N 3rd St Ste 102, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States. For more information or to get in touch, call +1 717-350-8795.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
House made blueberry syrup, vanilla, milk, & espresso
House made key lime pie syrup, high quality uji matcha, milk. Key lime pie syrup is NOT vegan friendly and contains milk!
High quality matcha, your milk of choice, & mango purée.
High quality matcha, milk of choice, strawberry purée, & strawberry cold foam.
Honey latte with your milk of choice, topped with house made lavender infused cold foam.
Refreshing black tea and mango drink
Banana & vanilla latte w/ banana cold foam.
High quality uji matcha, vanilla, & banana w/ banana cold foam.
Our own blend of locally roasted espresso.
Latte made with our blend of locally roasted espresso. Choose between oat milk or local whole milk.
High quality, ceremonial grade matcha. Whole or oat milk.
Cappuccino created with our blend of locally roasted espresso. Choose between oat milk or local whole milk.
Chai latte with chai blend made in house
High quality uji matcha and our house made, fresh squeezed lemonade.
Endo cold brew infused
Endo seltzers, variety of flavors
Chocolate milk. Choose between oat milk or local whole milk.
Latte created with espresso and our honey cream top.
Latte created with espresso and house made cinnamon syrup. Choose between oat milk or local whole milk.
Hazelnut, vanilla, toasted marshmallow, caramel, mocha, lavender, & more! Create your own signature latte.
Oat, local whole milk, almond milk, & skim milk. No additional charge.
Our signature cookies. Flavors change weekly.
Our signature brownies - created with our blend of locally roasted espresso and brown butter.
Fluffy banana pudding layered with bananas and nilla wafers in a 12oz container.
Plain or everything sourdough bagel. Occasionally additional flavor. Add cream cheese for $0.50. Can be toasted. By local Harrisburg cottage bakery The Sourdough Sanctuary.
Our incredible signature avocado toast created with fresh avocados, thinly sliced onions, and flavorful cherry tomatoes. VEGAN. Served on sourdough bread. (Back toast in image). Cream cheese toast with capers, thinly sliced onions, and flavorful cherry tomatoes on sourdough bread also available (front toast in image).
Our signature Wake & Bacon: An egg & cheese breakfast sandwich - choose from Canadian bacon or turkey bacon! Served on a delicious roll. Switch to a sourdough bagel for an extra $1.
Avocado, egg, and cheese served on a roll. Switch to a sourdough bagel for an extra $1!
Our delicious fresh squeezed lemonade. Strawberry may be available - just ask!
Everything or plain (not sourdough). Cream cheese additiinal 0.50.
Hear from our valued guests
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wake & Bake is an absolute gem! The brownie was AMAZING—rich, fudgy, and easily one of the best I’ve ever had. The chocolate chip cookie was just as incredible: perfectly soft, packed with chocolate, and seriously addictive. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the service made the experience even better. Special shout-out to Big J, who is hands down one of the kindest and most genuine people you’ll ever meet. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and brought such positive energy to the shop. If you’re looking for great coffee, incredible baked goods, and outstanding customer service, Wake & Bake is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back!
The owner was extremely nice and helpful. The baristas were great as well. I had a wake and bacon sandwich, which was clearly made fresh. The egg yolk was even a bit runny, which I love, and the bacon was thick and extremely flavorful. The pumpkin cream cheese muffin was delicious, even the next day. I also had their seasonal s’mores latte which was fun with ghosts on the cup and delicious! They also recycled an oat milk container into a drink carrier. I will definitely be back!
During April 3rd in the Burg, a monthly event that encourages discovering and supporting downtown Harrisburg businesses, I discovered Wake and Bake Cafe. The timing to attend the 3rd in the Burg after 5:00 pm was perfect because Street parking is free. I met the owner, Elle, and her delightful little daughter at their homey yet charming cafe, which serves breakfast (Wake) and delectable sweet treats (Bake). I ordered a Vanilla Matcha with oat milk with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. My Matcha is one of the best I’ve tasted in the Harrisburg area. I love discovering and supporting small businesses like Wake & Bake. I’ll be back to try breakfast and a Mango Matcha.
Was looking for a good place to get Matcha as I’m new to the area and I’m very particular. Thank you for now being my go to Macha place 😍 The brownie and muffin were amazing as well! Really wanted to try the banana pudding, but they were all sold out so I guess I have to come back. The young man with the glasses that works at the front desk was very kind and easy to talk with.
Love this shop, they gon get you RIGHT with coffee! My latte was perfectly balanced and the espresso was amazing! This is quickly becoming one of my go-to spots to work and chill at, plus they got good food & baked treats :) My favorite Black owned coffee shop in Harrisburg fasho! 🫶🏽💯 …
Am spending the weekend out here in Harrisburg and was looking for a legit spot for breakfast. I saw this was close to the Hilton Hotel and had to give it a shot, this place does not disappoint. The service is top notch! The food is delicious along with their coffee. Its a welcoming place with beautiful art and awesome records lining the walls. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in the area.
A very cute, cozy cafe with a nice seating area and very kind, welcoming staff!! Everyone was polite and warm, and our food/drink came out very quickly. (It wasn't overwhelmingly busy when we got there so that definitely contributed but regardless, they very clearly care about catering to their patrons and being timely with their work!) The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were too, next time I'm in town I will for sure be stopping by!!
Charming place right across from the Capitol Building. I walk by the adjacent Pine St all the time but never noticed this little gem. They should really put up a real signage beyond just glass decals! We had Macha Latte bottomed with Strawberry Jam, Rolled Cake with Ube Filling, and Brûléed Cheesecake -- all were rather exotic; we were surprised to find them here. Now there was only one staff behind the counter who took order, handcraft drinks, and torched the cheesecake. So it did take quite a long time to get our orders. So if possible, order ahead or prepared to stick around for a while. Many colorful and interesting artworks on the walls. Plenty of metered street parking.
I recently stopped by Wake & Bake Cafe and had such a good experience. I ordered the cinnamon spiced latte and a chocolate chip cookie, and both were done really well. The latte had the perfect balance—just the right amount of cinnamon, enough sweetness without being overpowering, and the foam on top was especially smooth and well-crafted. You can tell care went into it. The chocolate chip cookie was soft and warm, especially in the center, with that slight saltiness that really brings out the flavor. It’s one of those simple items that’s easy to overlook, but this one stood out. The atmosphere is a big part of what makes this place memorable. It has a creative, artsy feel with subtle 90s nostalgia—things like vintage cameras and decor that give it personality without feeling overdone. One thing I appreciated right away was the bathroom location—it’s right at the front when you walk in, which is super convenient. Location-wise, it’s right across from the State Capitol, making it easy to find. There’s street parking, but it was still convenient and didn’t take away from the experience. Overall, it’s a spot I’d recommend if you’re looking for a cozy place with strong drinks, good treats, and a unique vibe.
Hard to choose a drink cause they all looked so good but will be happy to come back and try more! My hubs had the Sweet cream latte and every time he drank he said "damn thats good!" I had the banana pudding latte soooo yummyyyy. We also enjoyed a blueberry muffin which tasted deliciously homemade. What a chill vibe on a Sunday morning. Definitely coming back to try more.
Common questions about Wake and Bake Café
Wake and Bake Café is located at 240 N 3rd St Ste 102, Harrisburg, PA 17104, United States, Harrisburg, PA, United States.
You can reach Wake and Bake Café by calling +1 717-350-8795.
Wake and Bake Café has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 117 customer reviews.
Wake and Bake Café features the following from the business: Identifies as Black-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Wake and Bake Café features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Wake and Bake Café features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
Wake and Bake Café features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining, Good for working on laptop.
Wake and Bake Café features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Wake and Bake Café features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Wake and Bake Café features the following amenities: Restroom.
Wake and Bake Café features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Wake and Bake Café features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Wake and Bake Café features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Wake and Bake Café features the following children: Good for kids.
Wake and Bake Café features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Wake and Bake Café features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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