50 Best Coffee Shops in Philadelphia

“A great neighborhood find if you're looking for an exceptional cup of coffee. The bean selection rotates regularly and the brewing is incredibly precise. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and genuinely cares about the quality of what they serve. It's a relaxed, intentional space that avoids the usual cafe rush.“

“A very pleasant and spacious space. Great coffee, though a little pricey. It is a great place to get a bite and chill.“

“SUPERB - great coffee, worth supporting!“

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

“First time there, excellent food.“

“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!“

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

“We were in PA for a graduation and before leaving, we were fortunate to eat at Café Tolia for Mother's Day Breakfast. I had the Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich with Smoked Salmon and OMG the Brioche Bun, everything, was DELICIOUS!

The staff was so friendly and patient with our party of 7 and our orders :) and pulling together the tables to seat us.

LOVED the decor!

It was a perfect way to spend our Mother's Day morning. Thank You.“

“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’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!“

“The cafe looks so cozy and coffee tastes great and real here! During our visit to US from Europe, we were looking a real tasty coffee and this place became a remedy!

We had a chance to meet the owners, young couple, and they were incredibly kind and hospitable. Definetely recommend!“

“Friendly atmosphere . Great food and great service.“

“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.“

“Cute little cafe! We tried their spring special menu.
carrot latte - Good, does slightly taste like Irish potato latte - Good, it's coconut based, the name is probably more related to how it looks maybe?

I liked their not sour, nutty flavored brew.
Iri“

“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 really love the relaxed atmosphere here and the incredible variety. My daughter cannot get enough of the cannolis. I asked her which one of the three highlighted she wanted when I brought her in there yesterday and she said yes please. Lol the staff are so very kind and gracious and attentive, and it is a really really nice place to have in the area and I’m so happy I found it.“

“This place is fantastic, I’ve loved all the pastries and rolls I’ve tried. I’m especially addicted to the ube roll! The hot and iced coffee are always good. This is a great quick and affordable alternative to other nearby options like Mighty Bread, Rival Bros, etc. I only wish there was more seating!“

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

“SUPERB - great coffee, worth supporting!“

“Loved this little spot!! The decor couldn’t have been sweeter, and the food and drinks were equally wonderful. They had so many different latte flavors (my favorite was the coconut mocha) that were the perfect amount of sweetness. The food was also unique and delicious - we tried the burrata panini, which was scrumptious! Would definitely come back here to try more :)“

“Really loved this boba spot. It’s super clean, calming, and has a fresh vibe that just feels good to be in. The staff were friendly and quick. I got the signature drink super smooth and not too sweet. Everything just felt well-made and thoughtful. Definitely a new go-“

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

“Great Atmosphere, Amazing food !!!!
It was like a day spent at my relatives house, hanging out chillin.
So comfortable- great service, amazing home cooked meal.
We WILL be back
(With a bottle next time tho) ❤️❤️“

“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!!!“

“Most delicious specialty coffee in the city“

“A+ ambiance and great coffee and treats.“

“Absolutely one of my favorite places to eat Authentic Italian food in Philly! I literally stop in every single time I'm in town. The food is just perfect, authentic and I love how they have a new menu every week or so for different regions! Beyond excellent service. Award winning gelato must be mentioned with the great choices at the store market on the 1st level!“

“Love stopping here! I live right on the other side of the parkway and this is my favorite coffee in the Logan Square / Spring Garden area. Drinks are consistently great. The iced vanilla latte is my favorite. The owner is super friendly. Highly recommend!“

“I just came here today. I've seen them working on constructing this for a min and wasn't sure about it. First, the atmosphere is perfect for studying and small conversations. Secondly, the food is genuinely OFF THE HOOK AMAZING! The chefs prepared it as though they were making it for family members and truly a very distinctive flavor and high quality of deliciousness as compared from other similar cafes. I'm very much making this my go to for my very long studying sessions. The food menu is small but pretty impressive and their coffee is perfect.“

“Had the Spring Fling coffee today, IT WAS INCREDIBLE! Never have I had coffee like this. It was robust but mild, with hints of lavender, thyme and pink peppercorns. Absolutely a must have for those that go regularly. I live in NJ so sadly I won’t be here often and I’m sad about that.“

“Workers are very friendly, pretty affordable, they had a combo for drip coffee and bagel for 6$. I got a vanilla latte 5$ and bottle apple juice for 4$, it was so good, I added some cinnamon and syrup to latte by the self help table they have. Music choice is 2000s throw backs, I would come again!“

“My 2nd time ordering via doordash
I really looooveee this Lychee Dragon Fruit Green Tea still a favorite of mine. It feels like summer-whenever I drink them.

Peach Lemongrass idk if both flavors meld in together. I feel the lemongrass overpowered the peach flvor profile. Better yet pls make a Pandan Iced tea instead.

Pls make sure to really close the lid very tightly s some of the juices spilled in the plastic bag. Thanks“

“This is a tiny space. The customer side of the counter is about 6x12 with part of that being the counter and chairs along one wall. It was tight with eight people ordering or waiting. Quick service though, and a cool little place. About half a block from our hotel, The Cambria.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“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“

“Asked ChatGPT for solid black drip in Philly. And this place is pretty darn solid. Good music coffee hot, has some fruity notes. Fun stuff“

“Yummy horchata latte!!!!!“

“The ambience is great the smell is intoxicating and the customer service is excellent!!!“

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

“Literally every time we’re in philly we stop by Ox and have coffee. It’s a must have“

“One of my favorite go to spots when I worked in Chestnut Hill a very long time ago! The vibe has not changed a decade later! It was great to come in with my highly energetic son, enjoy the great vibes and coffee! Times have changed but they haven't! I had different drink experiences on different days and they were accommodating every time. Thanks for being so welcoming, and inviting! Young messy ppl take PATIENCE“

“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)!“

“Small shop offering high quality coffee in a quiet corned. They have seasonal specials offering interesting coffee flavors for people looking to try something new. I've had their melon coffee and their ube, both of which were delicious :)“

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

“One of my favorite go to spots when I worked in Chestnut Hill a very long time ago! The vibe has not changed a decade later! It was great to come in with my highly energetic son, enjoy the great vibes and coffee! Times have changed but they haven't! I had different drink experiences on different days and they were accommodating every time. Thanks for being so welcoming, and inviting! Young messy ppl take PATIENCE“

“Cute coffee shop on Ridge Ave! Great breakfast & lunch menu. Friendly staff 👍“