A friend of mine and I went to this place for visiting. one of my friends recommended me that this place is one of his favorite places to visit, and I’ve ordered a lavender vanilla. Interestingly, the taste is quite a fashion somehow, complicated to describe. I do enjoy the atmosphere there and it’s a pity that I didn’t join the clay class because of the pandemic. But if in the future there is any chance for me to visit altoona again, I will definitely come to the shop for more adventures.

Its such a great little coffee & pottery shop. They have a fantastic staff that is always friendly & very helpful! The atmosphere is pretty relaxed & calming, from the moment you step in the door. They offer a wide variety of coffee beverages & have a coffee shop type food menu with an assortment of tasty pastries! The pottery side of the shop is also a great time, there is also a wide variety of pottery to choose from. The hardest part you will face with the pottery is deciding on your paint colors! Its an all round great place to experience, you wont be disappointed unless you dont get a chance to try their macarons!!

The staff was very friendly, it is incredibly clean and the drinks were good! I love the little library for use in store or purchase if you want to finish it at home!

Amazing mocha. Diverse food options, great ambience.

Such a cute little coffee shop! The staff is supppper friendly and the coffee and tea tastes amazing. My hub got pour over coffee and I got their chai tea latte. So hard to find good chai but theirs is great 😍 what a gem in Altoona. They also seem to have pottery classes, and they have local handmade items for sale as well!

Went here on a whim with my husband and we were not disappointed! Our lattes were flavored perfectly and the scones we had were amazing! Theyre the first place Ive had a scone that isnt super dry and crumbly (you can tell they werent premade/frozen). We will definitely be coming back 🙂

Was in town for a short weekend and stopped in. Best cup I’m town with creative and delicious specials. I appreciate the multiple non dairy offerings and the staff is excellent. (We also went to greenbean later the same day and wished we had just returned to Clay Cup- GB wasn’t nearly as friendly, clean, cute or delicious.)

Such a cute little place, my boyfriend and I have gone on a few dates here and weve always loved it. the drinks and snacks are always fresh tasting, the baristas are always so kind, and the pottery painting is such a relaxing thing to do.

Love the decor and the vibe of this little gem. So glad we found it. You can enjoy your purchases in store or walk across the street to a small park and eat outside.

Very nice experience, friendly and helpful staff. Good food too. 👍🏻

Oh my word, this place is a must stop!Between the amazing atmosphere, kind baristas, and the sweetest pottery shop in the back, there is nothing closer to heaven.My friend and I walked in on a cold rainy day and were met with kindness and quick service. The coffee and hot chocolate was delicious!I didn’t get to actually paint pottery because of a time crunch, but it was very clean and well stocked. Looked like an absolute blast!Can not recommend this place enough! 10/10

Delightful little gem! Incredibly friendly staff, delicious drinks, and super cozy ambiance

I love this place!! The coffee is worth the price and I always tip. The staff are always friendly and quick!

Warm and pleasant experience! Very friendly people!

I like the atmosphere.Im not much of a coffee drinker, but other people seem to say the coffee offered here is good. I enjoy being able to make my own unique bowls and plates.

Very good tea. Thank u guy. Awesome service

This coffee shop has a great atmosphere. The staff are very friendly. The mocha was delicious with amazing foam. Definitely going back.

Great coffee drink menu. Pourovers available so instant five stars. Storefront is misleadingly vacant; they’re open.

Very nice coffe and pottery shop tucked away in downtown Altoona. Hearty “Loaded Baked Potato” soup that had a creamy texture and right balance of ingredients. The Americano is a blend of light coffee with a shot of espresso to add a bolder tone. Nutty but not overpowering and smooth. Although they don’t roast their own beans, the beans are from Passenger Coffee Roasters from Lancaster Pa. Very friendly and informative staff.

Great cappuccino and blueberry pie (in season)

Small lunch menu but very tasty sandwiches!

Cute little coffee shop,nice atmosphere,was pleased to find a keto version on the menu.it was perfect with french vanilla flavoring! 😋 fun pottery art corner is in there too

Nice, little exspensive

Love it every time I go. The drink options are amazing and the pastries are always different but in a good way. Always have trouble deciding what to get because everything is so good!

Great cup of service with a side of great coffee

Went here after seeing good reviews. Ordered a hazelnut americano. My partner ordered something else. The hazelnut coffee was so sweet, I just couldnt drink more than a fifth of the cup. My partners coffee was fine. These guys have clay sculptures, and there seem to be painting classes for these, which is kind of neat. Wanted to have a good experience with these guys, but sorry, did not like my coffee.

Awesome coffee and pastries. Atmosphere is second to none. Staff and owner are great. You also can spend time painting ceramics. Great place to spend an afternoon. Erin is the best barista ever!!!!😁

Stopped by for the first time today. Cozy little spot. Beautiful artwork on display. Lattes arent sickeningly sweet which is a MAJOR win - flavored just right! Employees were very friendly and helpful. Will be back!

Chai was delicious!

We were so happy to have found this cafe. The JP Deluxe and Eggetarian were out of ths world. There was a little confusion on what you were supposed to do but we figured it out. Order at the counter - some items come on a tray right there and some are delivered to you with a number on your table. Silverware and napkins are there for the guests retrieval. Highly recommended!

Clay Cup is the BEST. The welcoming atmosphere, delicious coffee and food, fantastic staff cannot be beat. Try the honey latte!

I loved the vibe of this place, ans the staff were awesome. However... the coffee was horrible and their servings are small.

Neosho is very lucky to have this spot. The coffee is third wave which is hard to find in rural areas. Very high quality products and locally sourced. The owners are artists and the environment here is relaxing and creative. They use a special cold brew method which extracts the smoothest flavor and packs a punch as well. People travel from all over the area to get a good cup of coffee here.

Nice. Super friendly staff. Very helpful. Good pastries. Good coffee. Nice place to visit while downtown.

Always love stopping by for a quick coffee and Keto muffin. Not to mention to quell an need to release artistically!! My latest were canisters for our future beach house!!!

Clear front adds old style déco, open seating in front area and tables with a wait staff in the rear. Coffee can be bold and strong to your taste buds or select a different cup to be smooth and creamier.. light food Fair offered too. Nice addition to your morning routine!

I can say this place does it for me. The service was very kind and attentive. Menu is like a place in San Francisco I liked.

Beautiful environment and fun place to create art with friends!

Very cool, hip, and friendly atmosphere. They serve delicious (and beautiful) drinks and treats. My favorites are their iced chai latte, mocha, and smores cupcakes.

Nice n calm atmoshere bagels n coffee r a plus.

A little gem hidden in downtown Altoona. It was my first trip here and I was quite impressed. Im definitely planning on coming back to try out the pottery painting section in the back room. 😉👍

Good coffee...

All of us enjoyed our delicious food at Goose Feathers. The choices were many -- interesting sandwiches along with The Clay Cup . We were served quickly and enjoyed the atmosphere.

Absolutely lovely ambiance and delicious food and drink

I love the clay cup. Great coffee, pottery and staff!

Their spicy hot chocolate is THE BEST. I ordered a small to go, walked outside, took my first sip, then literally walked back inside to tell them how good it was. Seriously impressive! They also use local roasters for their coffee. Supporting small businesses is easy when theyre as good as this!

Rothrock was excellent!

The Clay Cup was recommend to me by a friend. I came here and it was so cozy and had nice vibes. I got to try the s’mores scone, and a cinnamon bun. I would recommend both! The cinnamon bun is better than cinnabon in the mall. The s’mores scone is so delicious. For the drink, I got a chocolate chai. The chocolate chai is very good, and I will get it again someday. This is such a nice coffee shop to come to. They get everything out very quickly, and the workers are extremely kind.

Great place for cocoa or baked goods; I also love their Italian cream sodas

Weve been here a few times. Always have a great time, and its awesome to see your project completed.

Absolutely love this place! The staff are super friendly and upbeat and they remembered my order everytime I came in. Their prices are a bit steep and the sizes are small but its better than supporting a huge corporation like Starbucks. I try to visit everytime I go back to my hometown. Everyone Ive taken there, loves their drinks and food.

Good place to stop when picking friends up from the train station across the street.

Love this coffee shop! They also have a pottery shop. It as many varieties of coffees and teas. It is a great place to meet up as a group for any occasion.

Clean, fun and good soup!! So have Togo bags to paint.

Its a really nice place the staff are very Welcoming too. We had their drinks, they were good. We still have to take our kids back to paint some clay pieces that you can choose yourself. It looks pretty neat& fun!

Delightful place to hang out! Great beverages and great food! Had fun painting with my daughter in law and grandchildren in the pottery shop. Everyone was helpful and kind.

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! My favorite coffee shop in town. Staff is amazing! They know my 11 year old and I by name, and have a genuine interest in our lives. You feel like family. Not to mention the awesome menu and pottery options 🥰🥰🥰

I LOVE the Clay Cup. This is a wonderful little gem of a coffee shop and painting studio. The baristas are terrific. Always friendly and knowledgeable, they can quickly make recommendations or explain their processes and ingredients.The drinks are delicious. I will admit to not being a coffee drinker, but I love their teas and cream sodas. They always have a yummy assortment of baked goods. My favorites are any flavor of macaroons; unicorn scones; a dense and delicious moist granola bar; and the cupcakes. Tip - ALWAYS get your scone heated. It becomes moist and crumbly and the flavors deepen. Yum!! They also offer sandwiches, soups, and bagels.The back half of the establishment is dedicated to pottery and, during group classes, canvas painting. When Im able, Ill paint every week or so. This space is managed by the kind and lovely Theresa, who makes sure the staff is patient, kind and attentive. The pottery selections are diverse and always changing, ensuring that by the time you finish one project you will have your eye on two more (at least!) that you want to paint. The prices are reasonable. You pay a flat price for the pottery, and that includes all the supplies you need, as well as the final clear dip and firing.

I love the atmosphere, art work, pottery options and delicious drinks. They work very hard to have a small carbon footprint. They use metal reusable straws and ceramic cups and glass jars for iced drinks. The staff could not be nicer and the food delicious. I love meeting friends here.

This place has a great environment with beautiful architecture. Its a fun place where you can get a drink and they feature local bakeries goods. Also, make some pretty cool art whenever the painting section is open.

I am officially infatuated with the Clay Cup. I am not a coffee drinker, but their chai latte is delicious. I have also had tea there on several occasions - all nice loose leaf options, and not just a tazo tea bag from a box.The rest of the shop is inviting and cheerful. Its quite a change from other coffeeshops Ive been to where theyre dimly lit and somewhat brooding. All-in-all its a very welcoming place.My favorite part of the whole shebang are the plentiful outlets with USB ports! I do freelance development and really like being able to plop down in a chair and not have to worry about running out of charge on my laptop or phone batteries.

I ADORE this the Clay Cup. It is so cute. I have been hearing about it for months and finally made it to see for myself. Everything from how the storefront is presented with the displays, to the beautiful brick interiors...it feels super cozy and I would love to just plunk down and read or do work.At the recommendation of the kind lady helping me, I tried the coconut iced coffee. There was no line, and it was ready in less than a minute. It was delicious. I hear the pastries are really good, but I have yet to try for myself. I would also like to go back to paint some pottery and to buy some of the super cute cards from their gift shop corner.

Honestly, this is one of my favorite spots to get coffee. The staff is super friendly and the coffee is nothing short of fantastic

Great atmosphere! Great tea & coffee! I highly recommend the London Fog, made with steamed milk and Earl Gray tea!

Amazing staff! Second to none

I typically went to the clay cup almost daily for my morning coffee. Their great service, and delicious coffee fueled my day. I usually went for the cold brew, but their drip coffee was always great too. They have an awesome consumer rewards program too.

Friendly coffee shop. Loved the keto latte!

The atmosphere is by far one of the best in Altoona. The food is good and the specialty drinks keep you coming back. Enjoy hand crafted wood designs that they sell, and also get an appointment to paint pottery or join a canvas class. This place has a lot to offer. Highly recommend!

Love this place! The drinks are delicious, the pastries are perfection, and the bagels are the best Ive ever tasted! I kind of wish there was a little more seating, but Im not sure how that could be achieved with the way the space is set up. I havent done any of the creative things they offer here (pottery painting, water color classes) YET, but I have done several at the owners other shop (Playtime Pottery) and its great! I would definitely recommend a visit!

Delicious coffee, with alternative milk options, in a comfortable environment set in a beautiful old building showcasing some of the original brick wall-gorgeous! The staff are always smiling and friendly. I enjoy stopping in for a cup of coffee when visiting the old downtown area. A worthwhile stop everytime.

Love all the staff, especially the ladies in Pottery

Good coffee, nice atmosphere. Wont be buying pastries there anytime soon, I didnt see a price for them until I checked my emailed receipt, $4 for a scone or a piece of blueberry crumble is a bit too high for me. Its worth the trip for a good coffee especially if you want to paint your own pottery which is always fun but next time Ill skip the snack.

Today was my first time here. The staff was very helpful and informative in explaining what they offer as far as the menu, baked goods, and let me know about there merchandise and their offered pottery and painting sessions. While there i picked up a delicious latte, and muffin and an awesome shirt featuring a bear rocking a flannel. Will definitely be returning regularly!

Great place friendly service good safe environment!!!

Great little coffee shop in the revitalized downtown neighborhood. Drinks were great and a nice friendly atmosphere. I especially appreciate their use of local vendors for food as well as local crafters and their pieces of work.

No doubt a bit hipster but I like this place a lot. They do coffee and tea very well. Prices are slightly steep for what it is, but youre still going to save money here compared to Starbucks -- plus youre supporting local business. Real people like me and you.

A cool place to have meetings or hangout at. The drink and food is okay, but I really love the space and relaxing nature of it. They also give lessons in art like hobbies in sculpting and painting and etc.

You can forget about the cool coffee shop atmosphere, forget about painting ceramics, forget about the awesome handmade gifts and artwork, forget about the coffee, what you should never forget about The Clay Cup are the pastries. Particularly the unicorn scones. Joking aside, this is a great place doing some great stuff, and if you remotely like pastries you really must stop in and try theirs.

I have been to this place two times and each time I have loved it. I love art and I think the idea of coloring cups and being able to make art here is amazing! I love the design of the store and I love the drinks Ive gotten so far. The staff seem to know what they are talking about and will give you suggestions if youre not sure of what you want to get. I plan on visiting this store many time in the future!

Great spot in downtown Altoona with friendly staff and fast service. A very enjoyable atmosphere as well. I had an extremely good latte and scone. Would highly recommend.

Dope coffee. Good soup.

Delicious coffee drinks!!! Bright and open atmosphere. Great little coffee shop...refreshing place for Altoona!

Great coffee. I stop in 3 to 4 times a week. When in town. Friendly polite staff.

This is a great addition to downtown. Very nice, industrial like design. The coffee is really good, and the staff are really friendly! With the Penn State Downtown Campus nearby this is a great place to study and get a quick snack while youre on break

I went with some friends to paint. They had a great selection of pieces along with everything you need to paint. Im so pleased with my llama plate

We had a good time painting pottery! I dont drink coffee or anything, so I cant speak to the food/drink side of things! Its a trendy location and Im not into trendy things. I enjoyed the time creating with my friends though.

So much fun to do pottery here. The have the best coffee.

Love the atmosphere of The Clay Cup, super friendly employees. I would highly recommend their specialty drinks, but Im not a huge fan of their drip/pour overs as they are rather acidic for my preference.

We stopped in here for breakfast. Long lines, unfriendly staff, long wait for your food to arrive. One bathroom for women. I ordered two poached eggs and received 1.5 small poached eggs. I wont be returning.

Awesome coffee, this is real coffee. And this is coming from a veteran who was stationed in Seattle for 3 years. I know my coffee, and the Clay Cup is where its at!!

Really good coffee. Lots of fun painting the pottery.

Its our second time here and each visit has been great!Its nice to see little places like this popping up around town, especially in the heart of downtown Altoona.Friendly people meet you at the counter as you enter, and the mocha is amazing!

Very friendly staff, amazing food and coffee. A bit pricey, but expected for any coffee shop.

Very cute coffee shop with a limited selection of food items, but there is a good variety of tea and coffee drinks. I dont drink coffee so tried an iced tea that was pretty good. You can have lunch here if you like grilled cheese and soup (soup isnt served on weekends, though), and grab a pastry with your drink. Its a bit expensive, but no more so than a Starbucks, which is also a specialty coffee shop, just a chain. This isnt a chain. They have pottery to paint and it appears classes, but were visiting family so didnt have time to check them out. Owners sell art in the shop and its pretty good. Our little one played with the games they have out, including connect 4 and yahtzee. Nice place.

Couldnt be more pleased. Its a cute coffee shop where I can relax, work or hang out. Great friendly staff

Sarahs incredible talent shines throughout the Clay Cup from the quality coffee and teas to the vibrant artwork and atmosphere. Im proud to know this girl personally and support her professional work. Definitely worth a visit if youre just in town or an Altoona native.

Good coffee and a nice place. I may go back one day. But I felt like if I order something I want I shouldnt be talked out of it. The staff was nice.

I only stepped in to check it out but did not get anything. The decor was good and clay classes in the back. Friendly staff next will try the coffee

Fantastic latte! So happy to have one of our towns beautiful, historic buildings restored and occupied again. Local peeps, please support this great business!

My daughter and I were out shopping in Altoona and stopped by here. I had a mocha which they didnt mind making semi cool and extra sweet so I could chug it (it was delicious!). My daughter has allergies and enjoyed an organic lemonade (which is why this spot was recommended to us). We painted little magnets and had a great time together. We will definitely be going back to do some bigger projects. Very friendly people, a great atmosphere, and excellent coffee. Perfect for some quality time with a kiddo, grabbing a snack with a friend, or even a date. Im so glad to see some nice places appearing in Altoona!