50 Best Coffee Shops near Brooklawn

“Daily grounds is a great small business that I usually like to swing by to get a breakfast sandwich before work. They are always delicious and you can make whatever sandwich you'd like! The atmosphere is also enjoyable as it is just like a small cafe with outdoor and indoor seating.“

“Farzana Deserves a Raise
FARZANA = Dunkin’ GOAT 🐐
Best service I’ve ever had. Friendly, quick, and makes amazing coffee. Dunkin’ please give her a raise immediately. We need more Farzanas!“

“First time there, excellent food.“

“My husband and I went there this morning for coffee and ended up getting so much information about Philadelphia and places we could go. The coffee was delicious. The company was terrific. Such a warm and inviting place. We will definitely be back again. Thank you so much to the two ladies that helped us we ended up spending the whole day there and I canceled my dentist appointment! Thank you!“

“A very pleasant and spacious space. Great coffee, though a little pricey. It is a great place to get a bite and chill.“

“yes....great place. chill. good food...and, of course, coffee...“

“Love The Kettle Black! Amazing vegan croissants, bagels & other treats! Their cold brew is always on point! Super friendly and talented folks!“

“It's not the absolute best coffee I've ever had, but the pour-over was certainly well-made and interesting. My friend's espresso drink was also good, strong and smooth. We appreciated the quiet atmosphere for conversation after work.“

“The service was great and the women behind the counter were amazing! I will definitely come back when I am in the area again.“

“Walking into REN’s feels like stepping into a cozy refuge from the chaos of the outside world. This place is not just a coffee shop, not just a bookstore—it’s a community hub, a creative sanctuary, and a labor of love brought to life by one of the most inspiring owners you’ll ever meet. The owner, is the heart and soul of the place. Their passion for people, literature, and coffee shines through in everything—from the hand-picked book selection to the thoughtfully crafted drinks and baked goods. They know their regulars by name, support local artists and authors, and host events that bring people together in meaningful ways. Whether it's book clubs, charity drives, or just offering a warm smile to someone who needs it, they go above and beyond. The coffee? Phenomenal. Smooth, bold, and consistently delicious. And the pastries and snacks are always fresh, with plenty of local and seasonal ingredients. As for the books—expect a mix of beloved classics, hidden indie gems, and everything in between. It’s the kind of place where you go in for one thing and leave with five (and no regrets). Whether you're there to read, work, meet friends, or just breathe for a minute, this space welcomes you like home. Ren’s coffeehouse/book store doesn’t just mean enjoying amazing coffee and books—it means supporting someone who genuinely uplifts the community. Places like this don’t come around often. Cherish it.“

“Too difficult to buy a cup of coffee here, the coffee ordering set up should be in the front, not the back and why is it so dark in the back? I want to like this place but it has no vibe…just the sight of staffers running around. The Hostess always looks bored and the back is like a madhouse. It’s one of the only places to get a cup of coffee ☕ near to Rittenhouse Park but where it’s well lit, it’s a quiet upscale grocery shop but the back feels like you’ve entered a subway station at rush hour!

Not sure what the remedy is but I’d suggest that you open up the front space, remove the annoying velvet rope and stop putting “reserved” signs on all of the tables (just sit people there who want to enjoy a cup of coffee for 15 minutes). This is a beautiful spot, but boy does it stress me out once you walk in the back.

Put on Italian music and hire some drop dead gorgeous guy or gal who knows how to convey ITALIAN WARMTH to customers!!! Every time I walk in the hostess is shy. She should be greeting guests and be IN FRONT, not planted at the podium.

Your restaurant is gorgeous ✨ , but it never feels welcoming 🤷🏽‍♀ it’s bright and pretty but it’s hectic feeling in the back - sorry, someone had to tell you..“

“SUPERB - great coffee, worth supporting!“

“We came here during the height of FIFA. Even so, it wasn't that crowded inside. We got the pumpkin & banana bread and the drip coffee. I believe it was the owner that was taking our order; she was very nice! The pumpkin bread was very delicious! There was also a good amount of seating inside, although it looks small from outside. The interior and overall atmosphere of the cafe was very welcoming and relaxing.“

“We are visuting from Memphis. Randomly stopped in and was amazed with their Vanilla-Chai Latte...a wonderfully complex explosion of exotic flavors. Thank You Jiggy!Wish you were in Memphis too!“

“The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and comfortable. I recommend the dumplings, they are amazing and their Tea was extremely good. I made sure to get more to take home.“

“Beautiful shop, vibe matches the coffee. 10/10 taste /presentation/ barista. A nice stop for coffee truly.“

“my favorite coffee shop in philly. used to be my go to neighborhood coffee shop because i just live right around the corner. i now live in a different neighborhood but i still come here because the coffee is so good & i guess the cherry on top is the baristas are consistently very nice & friendly as well. every time i come here, its always a nice litte treat. the vibe is always right. theres some seating inside, but theres seating outside too which is nice. & the neighborhood is nice & quiet. could just sit, sip my coffee, disassociate or people watch haha“

“Delicious mocha and espresso. One of the best espressos I’ve had in the city. Cute atmosphere. Def recommend“

“This coffee shop is phenomenal & coffee is solid! Every staff member showed great, Greek-style hospitality and was very courteous during my first visit. They took the time to explain the menu. The pastries are good, the space is very clean, and there is comfortable seating with a great window view for laptop work.

Staff: Extremely courteous and helpful to first-time visitors.

Service: Warm and welcoming environment where staff know regular customers by name.

Atmosphere: Very clean with a reasonable amount of comfortable seating, including window seats for working on a laptop.

Food: Good pastries available to pair with your drink.“

“SUPERB - great coffee, worth supporting!“

“Yet another hidden gem in Philly. I came in for the first time today by chance and immediately felt so so so welcomed into the space. It is much smaller of a space than Madis Coffee Roasters (Twisted Grounds has only a few small tables to sit), but the staff is equally as kind, friendly, talkative, and enjoyable to be around. You can quickly tell that the team here has a great rapport with each other, and it makes the atmosphere comfortable and fun to be in. They have super cute merch and engaging conversations. I'm excited for this to be one of my regular haunts in Philly. The manager runs this place like a well-oiled machine.“

“oh this was my favourite place in philadelphia. fantastic location, great service and great food. excellent music too. if I lived in philly this would be my local. thanks everyone for a fabulous experience. ❤️“

“I love the atmosphere here - cozy friendly mom and pop shop dishing out a simple menu. Everything's great. Very fun place to bring a friend or two or three and share.
The prices reflect the neighborhood (it's a little more expensive than say, West Philly), but I still come here for the atmosphere and warm service over others in town.

If you're coming alone, the entrees are enough for two meals!

Pictured: chicken stew / doro wat (comes with a side of lentils and tikel gomen and extra injera), and decaf espresso con panna to end the meal“

“Great desserts. Perfect cap of the night after Dinner in Chinatown.“

“I don’t know what to say other than this place satisfies your every need when it comes to drinks. If you need that morning coffee it’s here if you need that mid day refresher it’s here. Service is insanely good nothing in the area compares to coffee malem“

“Most delicious specialty coffee in the city“

“They have so many types of coffee. I am going to give everyone coffee this Christmas.“

“I took my mom out to brunch and just randomly decided to walk across the street and see some vendor shops set up outside. I was informed that this is the best coffee around by the owner (who also passionately raved about his wife who runs the business). I wasn't skeptical but told him, EVERYBODY says that but I was happy to indulge. I ended up grabbing a coffee and well, it did not disappoint. The taste was amazing, the experience was personable, and the impact will ensure anytime I travel to Philly I will come back to grab my coffee here. I highly recommend, my mom even purchased a bag of coffee beans without having a grinder, so def. Worth it.“

“IL Sorriso Cafe has become my go to spot for studying or getting work done on my laptop. It has a nice atmosphere - very bright and spacious, and there is great service from Besi. It’s really nice that he takes the time to have conversations with his customers, my brother has been a regular here for years and would agree. I always enjoy the food and matcha lattes. I definitely recommend this spot!“

“Friendly atmosphere . Great food and great service.“

“Fantastic coffee shop. Iced coffee is super. The pastry is fantastic. And the workers couldn't treat you any better.“

“We love the croissant and bagels! Can’t wait to try more yummy things next week! And it’s AMAZING to have delivery.“

“1st time there and can’t wait to go back! Great atmosphere, customer service and outstanding food! Loved the variety and unique tacos. Highly recommend. 👍🏻“

“I’ve walked by this spot so many times, and it seemed every time I was hungry they were closed (closed on weekends) but today I finally stepped in. I ordered 2 bánh mìs and a Vietnamese coffee. Pete, the owner/operator of the spot was the only one there and we instantly jumped into great conversation about the music scene in Philly back in the late 90s. We ended up knowing a lot of the same people. Philly is a tight knit group. So even before eating the food I was already a fan of this spot. Pete served me his special take on Vietnamese coffee while we talked and he made the sandwiches. The iced coffee was excellent, but different and less sweet than Vietnamese coffee I’ve had in the past. He also used ice cubes made of coffee which was an added bonus for a coffee junkie like myself. After we talked for nearly 20 min, I walked home with my sandwich and WOW! Such a solid bánh mì! I told him to make it like he would make it for himself (spicy) and he knocked it out of the park. I’ll be back and I’ll be bringing all my music friends here when they are in the neighborhood. I highly encourage Olde City residents as well as Philly locals to give this place a try!“

“I really love the relaxed atmosphere here and the incredible variety. My daughter cannot get enough of the cannolis. I asked her which one of the three highlighted she wanted when I brought her in there yesterday and she said yes please. Lol the staff are so very kind and gracious and attentive, and it is a really really nice place to have in the area and I’m so happy I found it.“

“The Winkel is a charming neighborhood breakfast spot. Great service, nice atmosphere and the food is delish! The UITSMIJTER with Avacado mash, smoked salmon, sunny side up eggs with pickled red onion and fresh dill on pumpernickel was AMAZING! I cut into my UITSMIJTER, took one bite and knew I had to leave a review. The presentation was lovely… you’ll have to take my word for it.“

“This morning was my 1st visit to Little Susies...and by far not my last! Absolutely delicious!!!! Great service, too! Upset with myself that it took me so long to get there (Front St in Olde Kenso). Thank you all and congrats on such a great business!!!“

“Wish I could rate this spot a full 10 stars! It has such a cozy, welcoming vibe that instantly makes you feel at ease. On my first visit, I ordered the lavender latte and vanilla‑almond croissant. Both blew my mind and far surpassed what I had anticipated.“

“Love love love this place I go here every Thursday after school and before my job I love this place.

My personal order is the regular Banh Mi and the Ca Phe Sua Da so good

The lady who runs it is very kind and sweet. If your in west Philly definitely come if your not like me(East Falls) its worth the trip down. The T4 and T5 stop right in front of the cafe and its so worth it“

“Best coffee shop in Philly!! A must-stop when in the city.“

“Wonderful friendly staff, great brew too! I had the clever pour coffee it was fabulous!“

“Best coffee in Philadelphia !!!“

“Quality coffee, pastries made with love and the most charming duo running the place.“

“The best coffee in Philadelphia, El mejor café en Filadelfia“

“Delicious pizzas and salads. Friendly service. Nice atmosphere. The Gluten-Free Pizza options are so good! Love this place!“

“A cute coffee shop with great drinks! For those familiar with the scene in Houston, their pandan foam coffee is similar to Le'DRIP, but with richer coffee notes and their lychee matcha is similar to that of Kohiko's (though nothing will beat Kohiko in my heart!). It was really nice to get good Viet coffee !! (We've been struggling to find a good spot 😭)“

“I recently ordered 9 'Best of Philly' gift baskets with added treats as client gifts, and each of them loved it! They each said the presentation was lovely and the coffee smelled and tasted delicious. I will be ordering again and think these made wonderful client gifts! Thank you, Passero's!“

“Have been longing for a good cup of drip coffee and kept being told WaWa was the best coffee around. (No.😫) Was served a cup from this roaster at Bake Life and it is 💯. Thank God for them, honestly.“