The Clay Cup

We love this place! The coffee is terrific and the atmosphere is pleasant. They have pottery paining opportunities but we never had the chance to try them.

I recently moved here from a small town in Washington state. My go to is a raspberry white chocolate oat milk mocha, and theirs reminds of the mocha I used to get from my favorite little coffee shop back in WA. Really cute and cozy coffee shop. I love that they have a paint area, also reminds me of a store from back home :)

This place actually knows how to do loose leaf tea properly. They steep it at the right temperature for the right time, and remove the leaves before handing it to you. Good quality tea as well. 100% A+ rare gem.

This is the first time I have been here and the coffee is so delicious. I will be coming back. They also had delicious snacks in the case but I came for coffee. Can't wait to try that next time.

I have been to many coffee shops in many cities across the world and this is my favorite. I never thought Altoona/Hollidaysburg would have a place like this! My mom has an espresso machine at her house now but I still try to come here at least once on every trip back home.

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.

My sister and I had the best time painting pottery at the Clay Cup!! The owner is just the sweetest ray of sunshine and gave me the confidence to just go for it. They have all colors of glazes, some with speckles and top coats, too. She clear coats everything. The price includes all glazes, firing, brushes, etc. Just pay tax. The pieces you can choose from are varied from small ornaments or magnets to cups, bowls, pitchers, jars, Christmas trees, and more. The price points ranged from $10 to $100, but most are in the $40 and under range. It takes about 2 weeks to get your items back. Thursdays have a discount! Great fun! Call to reserve your table. Walk ins are possible but to ensure you have a spot, it's best to reserve. P.S. there is a coffee shop in the front, but we didn't stop for that this time.

Great spot for an afternoon pick-me-up.
I only tried their matcha, but they also have several food items and also sell whole beans they roast themselves.

They have seating inside but we walked across the street to sit on a bench to enjoy the sun. There’s also a pottery studio located in the back of their shop, fun concept [hence the name ;)]!

It's 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! It's an all round great place to experience, you won't be disappointed unless you don't get a chance to try their macarons!!

The Clay Cup offers a calm & soothing atmosphere, with some of the coolest knowledgeable baristas/staff I have come to interact with! Which, in my opinion, makes The Clay Cup a MUST when visiting Altoona!
Whether you are looking for a quick stop for their gourmet coffees & breakfast sandwiches; or showing up for a painting party in their ceramics art room in the back- The Clay Cup stands out by offering one of the most unique & worthwhile experiences the entire city of Altoona has to offer!

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!

My son took me here for the first time was so nice we got to sit down talk and drink a vanilla latte. Employees were so nice. And the inside is amazing I love the exposed brick. Thanks Zach☕

So convenient for a transit layover - close to the Amtrak/Greyhound station. I was feeling under the weather, so the soup and sandwich combo was perfect. I had the grilled cheese on sourdough - good quality flavorful cheese - and Italian wedding soup. I was excited to see they had lavender lemonade - I had that too!
My only complaint is they're not open Sunday because I'm in town again. Well, enjoy your day off!

Love this. Makes a great gift. Ground or whole beans.

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

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!

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!!!!😁

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!

The dirty chai is incredible! Such a friendly atmosphere.

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.