50 Best Cafes near Elkins Park

“The best crepes in the Philadelphia area, as far as I can tell. Great coffee and ice cream, too. Tucked away in Elkins Park, but very much worth discovering.“

“Amazing pastries and coffee! Came in for a quick bfast and enjoyed lots of new flavors.“

“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“

“I only stopped in here to grab a coffee and all I want to do is go back! One of the best iced lattes I have ever had!

Super cute place with different food items for sale as well as a gelato counter.

But yeah if you live in Philly, let your coffee ☕ here!“

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

“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!“

“This place is unreal. I ordered the bulgogi banh mi and breakfast burrito to go. I was blown away by how delicious the food was. Best burrito and banh mi ever. The coconut matcha was legit too. Unfortunately, I don’t live here. I’m so jealous of Philly locals!“

“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 🤩“

“This place is wonderful! I want to come here more often. Fantastic food, coffee, and lemonade. Wonderful staff. Very cool environment. The day I went they had some extra cake they gave to guests free of charge too! I would pay for that chocolate cake though because it’s absolutely fantastic. This place is going on my list of favorite local spots“

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

“Great place. This is my go to for some good food when I am in the area hands down. Great customer service, they really make you feel welcomed when you come to their establishment. I eat here on a regular basis. Great food. Everything i have had here has been delicious. From the smoothies to the food. I highly recommend stopping by to check them out.“

“I recommend everything! 5 stars“

“First time there this morning. My dad and I got coffees & cinnamon danish. Browsed the books & bought a few plus a shirt. Love the vibe & ambiance.“

“This place was awesome! Some of the best coffee I've had in the city, and they carry onyx branded beans which was super cool! Staff was really friendly, and chill too. The space was strangely... clinical feeling? But that's just a personal opinion thing 🤷‍♀ it was very clean and thats all that matters to me. However, it was very quiet, I felt like I shouldn't be talking with my husband even though I wanted to + did. Lots of people working on computers along the wall.“

“Love the breakfast basket!“

“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. ❤️“

“Some of the best black coffee I’ve had! I’m originally from Illinois. While the cafes I’ve been to in that state are good, this place didn’t water it down, and I didn’t even ask for strong black coffee like I normally would in Illinois. Very polite people! Got my drink in like a minute or two. Went well with my walk around the area!“

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

“Best shortbreads in Philadelphia.“

“Awesome food Fun place First time here as we visit Philadelphia“

“I came in to order a sympathy standing bouquet and was welcomed and comforted. I truly appreciate the kindness during a difficult time. The flowers were perfectly beautiful. Thank you.“

“The place was crowded on a Friday eve. They were out of ube ice cream. I got the matcha soft serve instead which was pretty good. They have generic flimsy plastic spoon utensils that you just grab - wish they have more hygienic ones that they give to you in your ice cream or those sealed single use wooden ice cream scoopers.

The place is nothing fancy and not for a quiet sit down but you can get your ice cream or drink here to go.“

“Absolutely love Time & Peace Cafe & Gallery! Such a unique, welcoming spot with an eclectic atmosphere, delicious coffee, & genuinely friendly service. I especially love the combination of the café and gallery, it gives the space so much character and makes it feel like more than just a place to grab a coffee or bite. A true Philly gem & highly recommend!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Had breakfast this morning for the 1st time, it was delicious! Rebecca was our waitress and she was terrific! We definitely found our new place from now on!“

“My waiter Chad was awesome“

“My husband and I stopped in here for the first time tonight. The milkshakes are insane and super thick! The mousse was delicious and had toppings throughout the cup, not just on top! People working were awesome, so nice. We'll definitely be frequenting this location for the summer!“

“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.“

“great place good vibes good food great customer service“

“This is very overdue but after this past weekend, I had to take the time to write. This past weekend Dean and his crew catered another party for us. This was the 2nd time and we could not believe the food could be better than it was last October, but it was! The roasted pepper deviled eggs and the lamb meatballs were spectacular. We are a family of chefs and Dean cooks like we would for our own family and friends. Actually, maybe better! Thank you Dean for making our housewarming party so delicious!!!“

“Always have great food & service💕 😋“

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

“I love Adelie Coffee House. The coffee is simply delicious! It's rich, smooth, aromatic, soothing - like a warm blanket fresh out of the dryer. I've only tried the cheese danish. It was very good. The baristas are great - all of them. The coffee house itself is bare bones, yet clean and cozy. You have the option to sit outside if you like. I'm so glad this little gem is right down the street from my house.💜“

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

“Food and coffee were delicious! Definitely recommend“

“First time here! Excellent! Loved it!“

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

“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!“

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

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

“This place is AMAZING!!!!! Wilcaf will be the first place I go when I'm back on campus!“

“So excited to have discovered this gem, enjoyed a lovely al fresco lunch on the patio. The food all looked so incredible and fresh, was hard to pick - we got the chicken gyro and falafel pitas. Super fresh ingredients and friendly service. Was so affordable and fast. 12/10 would recommend!“

“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.“

“The owner is a huge supporter of local music. The food is great, the musical talent they bring in is awesome. What more can you ask for???“

“got a vanilla latte, black coffee, spinach thing, pesto melt, and chocolate chip cookie! the vanilla latte was delicious as well as the spinach thing but it was all great. love a small business and highly recommend you go support <3 also had good area to do work was nice/spacious/quiet“