50 Best Cafes near Riverton

“Used to go here all the time over 10 years ago. Went back today for the first time in 7 years. Just as good now as it was then. Solid diner food, good portions, good prices. NJ has lost so many good diners, I'm glad we still have this one.“

“I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! 10/10“

“This is exactly what you want from a small counter service shop. The pastries and menu items are unique to the area and very flavorful. Items marked spicy are truly spicy, so be careful if you're sensitive to spice. The dining area is cozy but not cramped. Food and drinks are ready fast, and the staff is friendly and attentive.“

“Everyone loved every bite! One of my favorite brunch places in and around the city. Awesome food, and attentive service! #lEtsreAlesTate“

“Loved dropping in here on a Saturday. Very relaxed vibes walking in here, perfect for a relaxed meet up, coffee or quick bite. My wife and I ordered the Ume Plum Tea, Vietnamese Latte, Khang’s Special Banh Mi, Crispy Tofu Banh Mi, and Doenjang Butter Fries. The Ume Plum Tea is so unique, and their Vietnamese Latte is the best I’ve had. Their food portions are big, and will definitely leave you full. Highly recommend this place!“

“We love Herman’s Coffee both as a business and a customer. They have good coffee and a great environment to start your day!!! +love their collaborations with small businesses 🤩“

“Delicious food options including pastries. Friendly staff. And a nice open space. This place is great.“

“What a great, local cafe with delicious hot chocolate and other warm/cold drinks and snacks. Peaceful vibe, great decor, friendly and welcoming owners. 😀“

“This is a delicious spot!!! I got the s'mores crepe and it had whole graham crackers in the middle so you get a great crunch! Hubs devoured his strawberry and Nutella crepe. They had a connect four on the wall so we played that as we waited for our food. Crepes came out quickly.

Went back a second time. Still amazing. Highly recommend the work of art of the brownie crepe!“

“Excellent coffee. Friendly helpful staff, and I say that not as a throw-away easy compliment. Out of a total of three visits I can think of the barista being unexpectedly kind each time.

On one occasion my partner rushed in to let our toddler use the toilet then offered to buy something but was met with reassurances there was no need. He gave her a free coffee.

Decor and vibes not my vibe. This is why I drink my coffee at home.“

“Everything I have ever gotten here is 10/10!!!“

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

“I’ve been getting banh mi from Cafe Cuong for over 15 years, they have the best banh mi in town. However, last time I went in 2025, the young guy at the counter overcharged $5…this is not about the 5 bucks that he try to steal, it’s about even with loyal customers, he’s still trying to to screw over. Really smart running the business..I stop going!“

“would recommend coming here for matcha! i got a large maiko special with matcha and lychee ice cream. the staff were really nice and even offered to give out samples of the ice cream for us to try. overall this is a great place to chill out and hang out with friends. plus they have great taste in jpop and jrock music too.“

“I love just love this place and their cakes. Very tasty beautiful and great served. Thank god they are 40 minutes away from me. Otherwise I would be there every day.“

“A wonderful place for many coffee and tea choices, croissant sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, muffins, fritters, et cetera.
Very relaxing,books available to read, and comfortable seating to read and enjoy your coffee, tea, or smoothie. Smoothies are absolutely refreshing and delicious!
All bakery items are fresh and all sandwiches are made to order.
The staff is very friendly and very helpful.
I absolutely love this wonderful place!“

“Just ate here with my family. The food was amazing, staff was great, the owner was present and gave us good recommendations. The food here is top notch! Will definitely be returning!!!“

“My waiter Chad was awesome“

“Great coffee in a really cool setting! All kinds of original artwork and friendly staff (that was Jeff today)!“

“The space is beautiful and thoughtfully curated. I ordered a tea and rather than being handed a cup of hot water with a tea bag in it, the tea was properly steeped with the tea bag removed so that I could enjoy without worrying about it being oversteeped—such a helpful touch!!“

“Came here with friends after England vs Norway; it made the night even better. The pistachio chocolate cake was delicious, my friends loved it too. The service was amazing with complimentary watermelon and Turkish tea. We look forward to coming back in the future.“

“Best chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie I’ve ever had“

“Amazing service! Pour over was the strong hit I needed this morning. The star of the show was the breakfast sandwich with the most creamy and fluffy egg with… spam?? To top it off, the scallion jam was a perfect pair. Cool record collection upstairs too“

“This bread was absolutely divine! Incredibly moist and delicious, the aroma of freshly baked bread drew me inside the bakery. I couldn’t resist and ordered the brioche with coffee. It was simply superb! The cinnamon cake was absolutely delicious!“

“Finally, a talented chef cooking healthy food in Philly! Whole foods, grass-fed, grass-finished ingredients, and you can tell by who eats here. A triumphantly masculine man walked in after us with his beautiful wife, kids, and mother—and he clearly eats here all the time. But the food was the star of the show: delicious, clean, and so good you'd swear your Italian mom made it. A rare find these days.“

“🥰Frieda: one of my most treasured places. I love its casual sophistication, delicious European-inspired food, and charming, considerate personnel.“

“OMGGGGG TRIED THE BUTTERCAKE FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY! AMAZING!!!!!“

“Very good sandwiches and selection.Plus they stock a really good Australian ginger beer.“

“If you’re looking for a great latte,coffee,breakfast sandwich or dessert look no more because the Great Awakening has the best, the vibe inside is so welcoming and all the workers make you feel like family it’s truly a hidden gem. I look forward to seeing everyone at the cafe and enjoy the awesome coffee they make.“

“Great place. Baked goods are excellent and sandwiches are delicious. I had the best breakfast sandwich (BEC on biscuit) I’ve ever had there 2 weeks ago. Very friendly staff with a warm atmosphere. I highly recommend this place.“

“😃Excellent breakfast sandwiches! Best in the area and I've tried a lot of them here after moving from NY.“

“*4.5/5 Stars*

I recently discovered Good Karma Cafe and I'm hooked! This charming spot exceeded my expectations with its warm atmosphere, top-notch service, and delicious food.

The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, happily answering our questions about the menu. We indulged in their mouthwatering chicken sandwiches on sourdough bread, paired with refreshing lemonade and iced tea. The cozy back dining room, adorned with vibrant art and lush greenery, made for a pleasant dining experience.

Their breakfast and brunch menu boasts an array of tempting options, making me eager to return. Standouts include the Colonel Mustard sandwich and almond croissant.

Good Karma Cafe excels in:

- Friendly, attentive staff
- Beautiful decor
- Excellent selection of hot and cold beverages
- Tasty sandwiches and pastries
- Ample seating
- Convenient WiFi and water for customers

Minor drawbacks:

- Limited outdoor seating
- Coffee (large latte) was bitter and milk was over-steamed (though smoothies were great!)

Overall, Good Karma Cafe is an ideal spot for a satisfying breakfast or lunch. I'll definitely be back for more!

Parking: Usually you can find a spot pretty close by“

“Fantastic place for breakfast and lunch. I always got take-out from here during the work week when I was running late, and their breakfast sandwiches rock. Love the breakfast burrito! Their paninis are great too, especially the tuna melt and pesto melt. Reliable, fast, and delicious.“

“I walked in to get a coffee and ended up staying for about a half hour 45 minutes. Had lunch and ordered stuff to go. Great staff, great coffee. ☕️“

“Just went to Sunday girl for the first time and the service was wonderful!! Such kind and caring staff and they make the drinks with care. Super creative drinks. They have a lot of cute memorabilia you can buy and some goods made from local artists which is very neat. The atmosphere is wonderful and it's so cute inside. I love that they support their community and are involved in events. They are all about kindness which I love, I only wish they would extend that kindness a little further and not upcharge those who avoid supporting the dairy industry. $1 per drink for non cow milk seems unnecessary. I hope they consider this and adding more vegan things to the menu instead of having cow milk (exploitation of women's reproductive systems!) in most of their items since the dairy industry is notoriously unkind.“

“The Love. was simply incredible! We came here with our 6 year old son. Our waiter was fabulous and very accommodating to our 6 year old which you don’t always find in Rittenhouse. The atmosphere was light and airy and the food was great! Make sure to try their Dubai Chocolate Sundae and if you’re going with children they do have special kids cups and will accommodate the menu for them.“

“The coffee and food are top notch, quiet little downtown strip of merchant st is a great sport to meet a friend or work/study, staff is warm and friendly. Highly recommend!“

“My partner and I have absolutely loved coming in for late night Thursdays! There are next to no places in the area that are open past 8pm so this spot has been essential for us!! Absolutely love the vibes and the tea selection is excellent. I love being able to choose from several different tea lattes when many other places in the city are more coffee oriented. I really hope the late nights continue! The staff member that is usually working then is incredibly sweet.“

“Nice store and they sell ice creams, coffee, biscottis, chocolates and many more. This bakery is owned by the Termini Bros bakery as the receipt and bags are from Termini’s. I ordered the Pistachio ice cream, chocolate almond biscotti and cranberry pistachio biscottis. The ice cream is very creamy and delicious. I personally liked the chocolate biscotti than the cranberry and chocolate chip cinnamon biscotti. The staffs are friendly and courteous.“

“My sisters and I decided to stop in for some coffee after brunch. The man in front of us in line wanted a muffin. They were honest and said one felt hard and dry, so they suggested another flavor that wasn’t. That impressed us. Then they answered our questions about best selling latte flavors and what some flavors were. Not only were they informative and gave their personal suggestions, but they were very courteous and kind.“

“Always love it here! Food, service and atmosphere are amazing!“

“Big portions. Always amendable with options. Tons of vegan options. Gotta love it“

“My first taste of Shakshuka and it was amazing! Very comfortable place, too. My partner had a smoked turkey sandwich that had a lot of great flavor!“

“try the tomato bisque..omg“

“Everything is great but I highly recommend Terry's French Dip, chicken sandwich, or the tuna. Easy grab and go options too.“

“This place deserves 6 stars. We have tried every fresh smoothie spot in Old City and this was hands down the best. In addition we got a fresh panini sandwich which was packed full of quality meat and cheese on fresh bread. Everything was so good and we will definitely be back!“

“Love the breakfast basket!“

“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.“

“Definitely one of the best places in the area! Great place with delicious pastries and good coffee. Tried different pastries and all were fresh and delicious! People are very nice and friendly. Nice and cozy backyard. Prices are friendly. Soup and sandwiches were delicious! Give it a try you will not be disappointed!“

“Always a pleasure stopping by Richies. Friendly, fast service. Great food and the coffee is always hot and fresh! On a hot day grab their ice coffee. You will not be disappointed!“