Hanover, PA — Merlin’s Coffee has been recognized as the York County Trail Towns Trail-Friendly Business of the Month, celebrating the downtown Hanover coffee roastery’s commitment to welcoming visitors, supporting outdoor recreation, and creating a warm and inviting experience for both residents and trail users alike.
Located in the heart of downtown Hanover at 10 S. Franklin Street, Merlin’s Coffee has quickly become a destination for coffee lovers seeking fresh, small-batch roasted coffee from around the world. The locally owned business features a wide selection of premium light and dark roasts, Swiss-process decaf coffees, and flavorful specialty blends, all expertly roasted in small batches to ensure quality and freshness in every cup.
“At Merlin’s Coffee, the experience goes beyond simply serving coffee,” said Moriah Tyler, Executive Director of Main Street Hanover, “Their welcoming atmosphere, dedication to quality, and support for visitors exploring downtown Hanover make them an outstanding example of a Trail-Friendly Business.”
Merlin’s Coffee offers a comfortable environment where trail users, cyclists, walkers, and visitors can relax, recharge, and enjoy freshly roasted coffee while exploring the Hanover community. The business embodies the mission of the York County Trail Towns Program by helping create memorable experiences that encourage visitors to explore local shops, restaurants, attractions, and public spaces throughout York County.
The York County Trail Towns Program, launched by the York County Economic Alliance in partnership with the York County Department of Parks, York County Rail Trail Authority, Explore York, and municipal partners, works to strengthen communities located along or near public trails by promoting economic development, outdoor recreation, and quality of life.
Trail-Friendly Businesses are recognized for providing welcoming amenities and exceptional customer service to trail users. Participating businesses may offer conveniences such as restrooms, water bottle refills, bike parking, free Wi-Fi, trail information, or other services that enhance the trail experience for residents and visitors.
Businesses designated as Trail-Friendly receive promotional support through the Trail Towns Program, including inclusion on the Trail Towns website, social media promotion, networking opportunities, and access to resources that help businesses connect with the growing outdoor recreation and trail tourism market.
Merlin’s Coffee is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The business is closed Wednesdays.
To learn more about the York County Trail Towns Program, visit York County Trail Towns.
Businesses interested in becoming a Trail-Friendly Business can learn more and apply through the Trail Towns Program website.
For more information about Merlin’s Coffee, call 1-844-202-0923 or email merlinscoffee@yahoo.com.
About Merlin’s Coffee
Merlin’s Coffee is a cozy, cat-themed roastery and café located in the heart of Hanover’s Historic District at 10 S. Franklin Street. Owned by Donna and Eric Burns, the locally loved coffee shop is known for its welcoming “ma & pa” atmosphere, where customers can relax and enjoy freshly roasted coffee in a warm and inviting setting. Merlin’s Coffee specializes in premium, small-batch roasted coffees sourced from around the world, offering a wide variety of light and dark roasts, Swiss-process decaf coffees, and flavorful specialty blends. Each batch is carefully roasted on-site with precision and care to highlight the unique flavors, aromas, and characteristics of every bean.
About York County Trail Towns
Trail Towns are communities adjacent to public trails that choose to embrace the trail as an opportunity for economic growth and improved quality of life. Trail Towns programs use an integrated and asset-based, economic development approach that considers each town’s existing resources, it’s character and local businesses to develop a memorable and inviting trail experience for users including residents and out of town visitors alike.
York County Economic Alliance launched the “Trail Towns Program”, to leverage the York Heritage Rail Trail as a platform and driver for economic development in towns located along or near the popular multi-use trail. Partnering with the York County Department of Parks, the York County Rail Trail Authority, Explore York, and our municipal partners, the Trail Towns Program is a collaborative process with outreach to local governments, residents and business owners in order for each town to reach its potential as a vibrant hub for trail users.