50 Best Coffee Shops in Philadelphia

“SUPERB - great coffee, worth supporting!“

“First time there, excellent food.“

“Friendly atmosphere . Great food and great service.“

“Writing a review to say that this place has probably the best cake I've ever had: we got a taro cake yesterday and I've never seen our family almost eat an entire cake in one day-- two amazing portions/layers of taro filling and icing on top and in between layers. The icing is so good, it's not your usual store-bought icing: the perfect amount of vanilla and sugar. Will absolutely be back to try their other cakes as well as their breads/pastries. Service is friendly too, I made sure to tip. Thank you!“

“Great coffees and super friendly owner/ baristas!“

“The perfect corner shop in Philadelphia! Staff made you feel like you were an every day customer and the drinks were amazing! I’m still raving over the rosemary latte and I’m thinking about driving from the DMV just to have another cup! If you’re a crazy coffee addict like me, get in there today!“

“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. 👍🏻“

“An amazing place. Great way to find unique gifts“

“As per always, our eating experience was outstanding in every way. We enjoy bringing friends here, as each and every one of them also enjoys the meal and the service (shout out to Carlos?). Every dish is delicious, there are no wrong picks.“

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

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

“Most delicious specialty coffee in the city“

“Amazing desserts! (mousse cakes are a speciality!) Plus savory food and great drinks!“

“Yes! This is a Philly institution! We love Uncle Bobbies!!“

“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.“

“Went for the first time since I was in the area and I loved it! Me and my partner went I ordered the Original Waffle and he asked the waitress to give him whatever her favorite was and to not tell him. Lo and behold she brought out Chicken and Waffles for him and they were fantastic!! It was his first time ever having Chicken and Waffles and now he has a standard for how they should taste like, I’m honestly a little jealous that I didn’t get them that’s how good they were. If you happen to read this please make sure to thank Maggie she was incredibly sweet and awesome!! ?“

“Ultimo Coffee is an exceptional coffee experience that exceeds expectations. From the warm and inviting atmosphere to the friendly and knowledgeable baristas, every detail is carefully crafted. The coffee itself is outstanding, with a range of flavors and high-quality beans. The ambiance is cozy yet modern, providing a perfect setting to enjoy your coffee. The staff delivers exceptional service, showing their genuine passion for coffee and ensuring a memorable visit. Ultimo Coffee is a must-visit for coffee enthusiasts seeking an outstanding coffee experience.🙌🥳“

“Great dim sum! And baby bok choy, spice eggplant and soup dumplings!“

“The breakfast burrito was so good“

“I recommend Reanimator Coffee! I prefer the cinnamon rolls and Donuts ?. Friendly and ready to help you staff. Recommend it ?

Vegetarian options: Available

Dietary restrictions: Available

Parking: Free parking spots around the Cafe

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

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

“Great coffee, but don’t count too much on the wifi. At multiple locations I’ve experienced not being able to connect on arrival, and well meaning staff resetting the router which disrupts everyone who is connected. Of course if you’re just chillaxing this is not a big deal.“

“My wife and I enjoyed this place a lot. The drinks were delicious, food was delicious and the place is beautiful inside. Just wish the people working the counter were friendlier, they were nicer to people who were regulars.

This place is also dog friendly, plenty of people had their pups in here.“

“I've always had good baked goods here - it's becoming a traditional stop when we come to the city! Best things I've had here are the maple oatmeal scones and the brown butter pound cake - phenomenal! What baked goods are supposed to taste like!“

“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.“

“Great coffee beverages and tea“

“beignets, almond croissants, plain croissants. cash only“

“I went for the first time there last week with my sister niece and friends and we all Loved it! We wished there was one here in IN as well we were just visiting last week and ran across it for few things loved the coffee and tea choices so if it does come closer to IN would love to visit it and try all their teas pastries most likely! Loved the velvet layered cake and tarts would have gotten another if I could!“

“We randomly stopped at this place for brunch after a concert. Food was delicious with very unique options. Sweet chili pork roll is great!“

“Drinks are great! I stopped in with my son,they are doing a special (kids eat free) don’t know how long it last. The staff is friendly and helped me with getting my stroller out. I had the pastrami egg roll along with a salad( can’t remember what’s it called)but it was yummy.“

“It’s places like this that make me love Philly! This quaint, locally-owned coffee shop is hands down one of the best I’ve been to.

I tried their seasonal German Toffee Latte, and it did not disappoint! The chocolate-chip cookie, topped with sea salt, and the chocolate croissant were both incredible—perfectly balanced sweetness.

I’ll definitely be back and highly, highly recommend!“

“Went for a quick breakfast before heading to the airport. Great experience. Very kind staff, good atmosphere. Bacon egg and cheese was perfectly crafted. Chocolate croissant was phenomenal. Best cortado I’ve had in a while. Highly recommend.“

“Everything prepared with amazing attention to detail. LOVED the oysters with caviar and the house burger is a stand-out!“

“Good vegan options, definitely transcends the genre while still harkening back to 1990s health food vibes. I enjoy a spot like this - reminds me of LA in the early 2000s. Very charming interiors and food. The total cost was a bit higher than I anticipated, though.“

“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.“

“I ordered the sweet potato latte and it was great! The flavor was really good, not too sweet, and the espresso was amazing quality. The inside of the cafe is sooo adorable, but extremely tight and cramped. It’s definitely not the kind of cafe to sit and relax at, but still great nonetheless!!“

“It’s rare for me to enjoy an untoasted bagel but the bagels here are high quality and totally delicious untoasted. I just had a sesame bagel with scallion cream cheese, and I’ve been dreaming of it for days. Next time I’m in Philly, I will be back.“

“Great Coffee ! Great people! Great Vibe“

“I am by no means a coffee snob, I typically stick to a cold brew but the orange cream latte caught my eye and WOW. It’s one of the best drinks I’ve had in my life…dare I see the best I’ve had in my life. Will definitely return to try more of their specials!“

“Lovely lovely neighborhood cafe with yummy options otherwise scarce nearby. Favorites so far have been the pandan waffle, taro boba, the banh mi combo, but this place is always on my mind to try much more of the menu! The boba drink sizes are also much more generous for the price compared to others.“

“My first time at this restaurant and will definitely be back! Super interesting menu!! I had scallops on top of spaghetti squash with sweet potatoes ...really amazing! Our server was very attentive.“

“I had a wonderful experience here. Ended up having a great conversation with the owner about community and how we can all support each other as humans. I was there for quite some time so I ended up enjoying both breakfast and lunch. I ordered the bacon and egg sandwich on a croissant, mocha latte, the fruit and Nutella crepe, and the chicken crepe to go for my partner. I enjoyed everything I had in the restaurant though I wish the breakfast sandwich had more than two piece of bacon. My partner said her crepe was delicious as well. I would definitely return and I recommend it to others especially those that love working from cafes. The internet was fast and there were outlets to use.“

“Awesome coffee shop! Tried sunbutter today on a sesame bagel...delightful! Friendly and efficient service in a pleasant atmosphere.“

“I lived in Seattle for almost two decades and will admit to being a bit of a coffee shop snob. The Nook hits so many of my high points. Extremely good locally roasted coffee (in-house!). Amazing baked goods. The cocoa coffee bread must be tried, but leave me a slice! Great staff. If I ever move out of the neighborhood, I'll journey to the Nook for a great cup and bite.“

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

“Stumbled upon this place while looking for a coffee shop to work in that was open on LDW. I am SO glad I found this spot! It had the perfect vibes for relaxing or focusing and getting some work done. The drink options are creative and plentiful. I also got the burratina sandwich and it was fabulous. And it was huge! I saved the other half for later.

I found the prices to be very reasonable, especially for the large portion of food. And I love that it appears they import a lot of their stuff from Italy.

I will definitely be back to this gem!“

“First time visiting federal donuts, must admit the name is off setting strange for a restaurant name. My first impression was that the floors were very sticky I assume it was from the fountain drinks spillage the sitting tables were filled with stains and crumbs...I immediately clean the tables and chairs that I choose. The food was hot delicious and flavorful I definitely am returning“

“Food is great and prices are super reasonable. Staff is very friendly but they are definitely overworked having to do so much in such a small space with few people. Outside seating actually felt pretty nice, and I was glad I was able to take my dog.“

“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!“