Arlene M.
5/30/2021
Traveling along the Lincoln Hwy heading east towards Bedford you'll find this coffee pot shaped roadside attraction that once was a restaurant. Built by Bert Koontz in 1927, his intent was to...
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108 Telegraph Rd
Bedford, PA 15522
Koontz Coffee Pot in Bedford Township, Pennsylvania is a unique example of novelty architecture, originally built in 1927 in the shape of a coffee pot by David Koontz. Threatened with demolition in the 1990s, the iconic lunch stand was relocated across the street in 2004 and has since been restored, now serving as a charming gift shop.
Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 2005, The Coffee Pot continues to attract visitors along the Lincoln Highway, offering a glimpse into the region's quirky architectural history and providing a memorable stop for travelers exploring Bedford County.
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4.55 reviewsGreg B.
9/6/2025
Tourist stop really close to the main road. No coffee though. It was worth a quick stop. A cup of coffee would have given it a 5.
Thembi S.
10/15/2022
I should have read up more about this tourist attraction. I was under the impression I could actually get coffee here! But no. A friend and I stopped by on our way from Baltimore to Pittsburgh....
Matthew U.
2/9/2021
When it comes to roadside attraction, this is what I automatically think of. You can chalk that up to that I grew up in the area and it was kind of like a beacon that people referenced. Or maybe...
Darlene B.
4/11/2021
If you find yourself on a road trip exhursion; and have a love for unique roadside attractions and coffee check this out. The Coffee Pot, originally dates back to 1927 with a lot of history and...
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