50 Best Coffee Shops near Elkins Park

“This place never disappoints. Not only does my body get refueled after their drinks my soul gets a lift from the amazing owners and their radiant positivity. I swear I learn something new every time I go in. If you haven’t given this place a try yet I HIGHLY suggest. As a lifelong resident of EP I can’t express how happy it makes me to have an amazing, safe, happy place like this to feed your body and soul.“

“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.“

“The food and atmosphere are amazing.“

“first time there the female that made my coffee was nice an friendly..“

“today I was there in the afternoon and it was very rewarding the attention and all its posts, I got a Macha latte and Some desserts were divine especially the attention of the guy who attended me, was very kind and sweet, was aware of me all the time, greetings from me the girl in the pink coat and the sneakers UGG 🫶“

“Try the Taiyaki, of course!!! It's the main feature!!“

“First time there, excellent food.“

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

“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...“

“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.“

“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.“

“I’m convinced that the bulk of the negative reviews here are written by individuals who have NEVER set foot in Gleaners. The best attribute of this store is the friendly staff. Everyone who works here absorbs so much chit chat from the customers that I would think the baristas are professionally trained to listen reflectively. No coffee shop cares more for their customers and allows them to express themselves as much as Gleaners. In fact, one can’t tip these baristas enough for the company they provide the sorry folks who talk and bore their ears off. Do you know how much extra work that is!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Friendly atmosphere . Great food and great service.“

“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.“

“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. ❤️“

“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. 👍🏻“

“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!“

“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!“

“My favorite by far is their Sweet and Spicy Pizza. So unique. Staff and owner go out of their way to ensure a delicious and enjoyable experience. Hatboro is very lucky to have this gem right in our own backyard.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“You are probably wondering if it really is a 5 star coffee and let me tell you, same. And ya know what, here I am now post iced latte leaving my own 5 star review. Friendly service with absolutely a delicious coffee bean for plain latte lovers.“

“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 😭)“

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

“Loved the environment, the employees and the delicious food!! Yesterday was our first visit and everything was amazing!! The sweet employees made the visit that much more 'thrilling' I can't say enough good things about the entire experience. We will definitely be back!! Thank you!! --We tried the Korean hot dogs, milk tea bobba, mochi ice cream and mochidonuts!! We loved everything!!!“

“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.“

“Loved my experience and coffee! This is a hidden gem in feasterville!“

“This place hits all the marks. Good prices, quality food that tastes homemade, and a cozy, comfy vibe.
Also, our hostess+server (I didn’t catch her name but we came at 10am on Tuesday morning) was a literal angel on earth. She was genuinely welcoming and friendly in such a warm way and we all agreed that she’s the best. If I’m ever back in Philly I will definitely be back here.“

“Flores is so amazing and my new neighborhood spot. I love the coffee shops in the Fairmount/Francisville area, but this one is special. It’s so cozy and Mrs. Betty is SO lovely. I also appreciate bringing a Latina flair to the neighborhood. One of my favorite coffee shops is in Miami and this place reminds me of there. Run and go try it- you won’t be disappointed!! (My partner and I love the tres leches and coquito coffee drinks. Also, the homemade carrot cake, cornbread, and apple turnovers are to die for)!“

“Absolutely love this coffee shop! The coffee is fantastic but what really makes this place special is the people. Sit and Lucy are always so welcoming, friendly, and genuinely wonderful. You can tell they truly care about their customers and creating a great community at Greenstreet. This is my go to spot!“

“SUPERB - great coffee, worth supporting!“

“A+ ambiance and great coffee and treats.“