Leaving a 1-start review because of ridiculous management policy. My wife went to buy coffee and a pastry today and a person outside asked her for a coffee. Wife goes inside and the barista tells her she can't buy the person outside anything because "we can't allow that". You mean being kind to someone who asked for something simple? Absolutely Shameful policy + people can buy whatever they want and give it to whoever they want. Ps, wife smartly said no and then gave the person a coffee and pastry.
Roberta H
This was my 1st experience and last. From the moment I walked in the atmosphere was off and I felt when I ordered my coffee I did not know where the cream was he gave me my coffee with a dirty cup the girl gave me a mean look just a bad racist attitude. It was smelly in there and I sat down where the empty seat was the guy acted like he didn’t want me sitting down. Save yourself some time go to a much friendly place. I am a college student and wanted to get out the house and do my homework it was a complete waste of my time.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Neona W.
I came to Alchemy Coffee, which is located near Rittenhouse square, with my sister. I got the fresh mint latte and I really liked it! The mint flavor was strong but not too overpowering, it complimented the espresso rly well. HOWEVER, the iced matcha latte was a huge disappointment. There was not enough matcha so the drink just tasted just plain milk. I went back to the barista to ask for an a little extra matcha but was told I would have to pay for an extra shot of matcha. She was extremely nice about it and I understand the policy. But the amount of matcha in the MATCHA latte is abysmal. So maybe stick to the coffees if you plan to come here. I will say that the interior of the coffee shop is really cute and cozy. However, we were here in the afternoon on a Saturday and it was super busy. All the tables were taken. Most people were doing their work there so we had to sit in a ledge. It also gets pretty noisy so I wouldn't not recommend coming here to do work that you really need to concentrate on/take meetings here.
Charles Herndon
In love with the fresh mint shakerato! It’s like the Mint mojito coffee I miss from Philz. Also great for laptop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zoya D.
the drinks and stuff is good but the people working this weekend was rude as shit and need better people skills
Payal P.
Cute little coffee shop in center city. I walked into this place expecting it to be crowded. It was empty with only a few fellow work from home individuals. On initial view this place is super white. Everything from tables to furniture is white. The place also has a CBD wellness shop which is interesting. I got my drip coffee from a nice lady up front. It is weird that the creamer and such isn't next to the lids. She left room for milk in my container but the milk is on a different side of the bar compared to the lids for the cup (I'm still confused as to why?!). The coffee is a bit too bitter for my tastes and there isn't much food options available at this coffee shop except for basic pastries and baked goods.
Ruiqi LIN
Old brew is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
adil gashi
The best place I ever been great service great people 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maanika Keesara
Lavender latte rocks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana
Great coffee shop, good for getting work done but can be a bit difficult to find a seat when it's crowded
I love the coffee, especially the mochas. Great working environment, though a bit crowded.
Eleanor N.
Have to say I'm not quite on the Alchemy train yet. As a budding coffee snob I stopped by this place the other week to check it out. The decor and general vibe isn't my cup of tea (or coffee), it feels sterile and soulless. There also wasn't nearly enough room to stand comfortably waiting for your coffee if there were a lot of people working at the tables. My biggest gripe was why are the coffee lids so far away from where you receive your coffee? I had to carefully maneuver there without spilling my hot coffee without a lid. The coffee itself was absolutely lovely, I got one of the house blends and I had no complaints there. I just wish they'd improve the actual space.
Joseph T.
Nice, clean, and comfortable...but not necessarily my cup of coffee. (See what I did there?) Alchemy is a pretty sharp looking coffee shop. Everything seems to have a perfect angle and the same shade of white & wood stain, from the furniture to the wall art to the cups that they serve the coffee in. That's pretty cool, I cannot lie. And even though it kinda has a bit of a museum aesthetic, you'd think it wouldn't be very comfortable - but it was! I was quite happy sitting there and reading my paper. Where Alchemy falls short, in my opinion, is the lack of privacy. This seems a little weird to suggest since it is a coffee shop with multiple areas for seating and people are constantly in and out, so there isn't really an expectation of privacy. However, I am a little hard of hearing (ask my girlfriend), and I could hear every single word of every conversation that was being had in the shop. It's a little off-putting and distracting. I suppose this is the drawback to a small coffee shop, but there are worse things. Also, the drip coffee wasn't very good, I don't think. It tastes very watered down, but the price was about what you'd expect. I did enjoy my latte, however. Really well made. I'd go back to Alchemy but it wouldn't be my first choice.
紀嘉淯
202309The drinks are normal. There are not many seats but they are quite comfortable. There are sockets, wifi and toilets!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard W
Amazing cold brew, dark with notes of honey and sesame. Zaatar croissant had nice flavor but just an okay texture.
Leaving a 1-start review because of ridiculous management policy. My wife went to buy coffee and a pastry today and a person outside asked her for a coffee. Wife goes inside and the barista tells her she can't buy the person outside anything because "we can't allow that". You mean being kind to someone who asked for something simple? Absolutely Shameful policy + people can buy whatever they want and give it to whoever they want. Ps, wife smartly said no and then gave the person a coffee and pastry.
This was my 1st experience and last. From the moment I walked in the atmosphere was off and I felt when I ordered my coffee I did not know where the cream was he gave me my coffee with a dirty cup the girl gave me a mean look just a bad racist attitude. It was smelly in there and I sat down where the empty seat was the guy acted like he didn’t want me sitting down. Save yourself some time go to a much friendly place. I am a college student and wanted to get out the house and do my homework it was a complete waste of my time.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I came to Alchemy Coffee, which is located near Rittenhouse square, with my sister. I got the fresh mint latte and I really liked it! The mint flavor was strong but not too overpowering, it complimented the espresso rly well. HOWEVER, the iced matcha latte was a huge disappointment. There was not enough matcha so the drink just tasted just plain milk. I went back to the barista to ask for an a little extra matcha but was told I would have to pay for an extra shot of matcha. She was extremely nice about it and I understand the policy. But the amount of matcha in the MATCHA latte is abysmal. So maybe stick to the coffees if you plan to come here. I will say that the interior of the coffee shop is really cute and cozy. However, we were here in the afternoon on a Saturday and it was super busy. All the tables were taken. Most people were doing their work there so we had to sit in a ledge. It also gets pretty noisy so I wouldn't not recommend coming here to do work that you really need to concentrate on/take meetings here.
In love with the fresh mint shakerato! It’s like the Mint mojito coffee I miss from Philz. Also great for laptop.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the drinks and stuff is good but the people working this weekend was rude as shit and need better people skills
Cute little coffee shop in center city. I walked into this place expecting it to be crowded. It was empty with only a few fellow work from home individuals. On initial view this place is super white. Everything from tables to furniture is white. The place also has a CBD wellness shop which is interesting. I got my drip coffee from a nice lady up front. It is weird that the creamer and such isn't next to the lids. She left room for milk in my container but the milk is on a different side of the bar compared to the lids for the cup (I'm still confused as to why?!). The coffee is a bit too bitter for my tastes and there isn't much food options available at this coffee shop except for basic pastries and baked goods.
Old brew is delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best place I ever been great service great people 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lavender latte rocks!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee shop, good for getting work done but can be a bit difficult to find a seat when it's crowded
Restaurantji Recommends
I love the coffee, especially the mochas. Great working environment, though a bit crowded.
Have to say I'm not quite on the Alchemy train yet. As a budding coffee snob I stopped by this place the other week to check it out. The decor and general vibe isn't my cup of tea (or coffee), it feels sterile and soulless. There also wasn't nearly enough room to stand comfortably waiting for your coffee if there were a lot of people working at the tables. My biggest gripe was why are the coffee lids so far away from where you receive your coffee? I had to carefully maneuver there without spilling my hot coffee without a lid. The coffee itself was absolutely lovely, I got one of the house blends and I had no complaints there. I just wish they'd improve the actual space.
Nice, clean, and comfortable...but not necessarily my cup of coffee. (See what I did there?) Alchemy is a pretty sharp looking coffee shop. Everything seems to have a perfect angle and the same shade of white & wood stain, from the furniture to the wall art to the cups that they serve the coffee in. That's pretty cool, I cannot lie. And even though it kinda has a bit of a museum aesthetic, you'd think it wouldn't be very comfortable - but it was! I was quite happy sitting there and reading my paper. Where Alchemy falls short, in my opinion, is the lack of privacy. This seems a little weird to suggest since it is a coffee shop with multiple areas for seating and people are constantly in and out, so there isn't really an expectation of privacy. However, I am a little hard of hearing (ask my girlfriend), and I could hear every single word of every conversation that was being had in the shop. It's a little off-putting and distracting. I suppose this is the drawback to a small coffee shop, but there are worse things. Also, the drip coffee wasn't very good, I don't think. It tastes very watered down, but the price was about what you'd expect. I did enjoy my latte, however. Really well made. I'd go back to Alchemy but it wouldn't be my first choice.
202309The drinks are normal. There are not many seats but they are quite comfortable. There are sockets, wifi and toilets!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cold brew, dark with notes of honey and sesame. Zaatar croissant had nice flavor but just an okay texture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5