The only dairy-free milk they have is oat milk. But the latte was still perfection!
Betty Lin
Great place to stop along the bike trail - lovely shop with all kinds of drinks and has vegan friendly treats too
Sam Brannon
We found this cafe exploring the nearby trails and I’m glad we did! The cappuccino was great and there are plenty of tables to sit and relax. It’s a great place to stop in a beautiful area.
Evan Sutch
The perfect little stop on a ride!
Shannon Hall
Just awesome! Paul was so kind and helpful. I recently acquired my mom's very old bike and I wanted to get it tuned up so I could do some casual riding. I'm totally new to biking and Paul was very fair and understood my goals right away. I didn't want to invest a ton into it right off the bat, just needed to shake the rust off a bit so I could try it out. After some TLC, it's riding great! I will definitely be back, whether it's to fix up my bike or grab a coffee when I'm passing by on the trail. Thank you Paul!!!
Javada Hill
Sip, Savor, and Get Lost in the Pines 🌲☕️ Worth an exploration
Cara Reposa
If you’re hiking or riding through the Wissahickon and need a serious coffee fix, definitely stop at this bike cafe. Coffee and ginger aid are delicious. The barista is friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about both coffee and the community. Highly recommend!
Paul Schuette
Just stopped at PaperTrail - love that this place exists in the Wiss! I got excellent service from a very friendly, helpful, smiling barista. For a small shop, they've got a great selection. Try the Arnold Palmer and a coconut cookie!
Michelle Ritondo
Paper Trail Cafe is one of those rare places that feels like a true hidden gem—tucked right along the trail in the Rittenhouse town area of the Wissahickon, it’s the perfect pit stop for bikers, hikers, or anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful moment in nature with a great cup of coffee.
Not only do they serve up delicious coffee and snacks, but they also service bikes right on-site—how cool is that?
Rosael (the barista) is giving peak woods wizard vibes—she’s knowledgeable about the trails, friendly, funny, welcoming, and clearly knows how to make a great cup of coffee. One time I misspoke and ordered the wrong thing and I just told her and she made me a whole new drink and said it was no big deal at all. She rules!
This is definitely my favorite meet up spot to fuel up before a ride or to chill at afterwards with friends. Paper Trail Cafe is the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer. It’s got strong community vibes and is just a good place to meet and chat with like minded outdoors folk. A must-visit if you’re anywhere near the Wissahickon!
Emily Abraham
terrible coffee (told us she could make an iced coffee, proceeded to give us a shot of espresso over ice with probably a full cup of milk??) and outrageously expensive $7 for prob 12 oz $2 for a flavor shot. not at all what was expected, truly disappointed. lowk ruined the hike
I enjoyed visiting the cafe and beautiful park. I think it has a lot of potential. The coffee however was a fail, I could barely taste the coffee in it and I don’t think it’s worth $8. I loved the snacks though and the option to rent a bike.
Dan Lisowski
We loved stumbling across this great little spot during our walk on the Wissahickon trail yesterday! We got a cold drink and a candy bar and a Wissahickon patch and we had a nice conversation with the owner and his wonderful little dog. We highly recommend stopping here during your visit to the Wissahickon!
jake
The owner is mostly friendly, though it seems he's very busy and doesn't give the best customer service experience. I felt a bit pushed out of the shop, but saw why: a few minutes after we got our bike bits and cafe items, the place had a line out the door. I'm honestly not sure why, though. The cappuccino and espresso we had were ok for the u.s., but when served in a paper cup, the espresso was immediately luke-warm. I just feel that if you're trying to sell yourself as some trendy cafe bike shop, you ought to be pretty good at both. Prices are sky high for basic bike things, cafe stuff is priced appropriately for Philadelphia. I'm looking for a local bike shop and this definitely won't be it. 3 stars for availability, convenience, and novelty (hip aesthetics).
Timothy P Carey
I take my bicycle there for maintenance. I get a Latte and a chocolate chip cookie!
Parking: Bicycle there over the paved Wissakicon Bike Trail
The only dairy-free milk they have is oat milk. But the latte was still perfection!
Great place to stop along the bike trail - lovely shop with all kinds of drinks and has vegan friendly treats too
We found this cafe exploring the nearby trails and I’m glad we did! The cappuccino was great and there are plenty of tables to sit and relax. It’s a great place to stop in a beautiful area.
The perfect little stop on a ride!
Just awesome! Paul was so kind and helpful. I recently acquired my mom's very old bike and I wanted to get it tuned up so I could do some casual riding. I'm totally new to biking and Paul was very fair and understood my goals right away. I didn't want to invest a ton into it right off the bat, just needed to shake the rust off a bit so I could try it out. After some TLC, it's riding great! I will definitely be back, whether it's to fix up my bike or grab a coffee when I'm passing by on the trail. Thank you Paul!!!
Sip, Savor, and Get Lost in the Pines 🌲☕️
Worth an exploration
If you’re hiking or riding through the Wissahickon and need a serious coffee fix, definitely stop at this bike cafe. Coffee and ginger aid are delicious. The barista is friendly, welcoming, and clearly passionate about both coffee and the community. Highly recommend!
Just stopped at PaperTrail - love that this place exists in the Wiss! I got excellent service from a very friendly, helpful, smiling barista. For a small shop, they've got a great selection. Try the Arnold Palmer and a coconut cookie!
Paper Trail Cafe is one of those rare places that feels like a true hidden gem—tucked right along the trail in the Rittenhouse town area of the Wissahickon, it’s the perfect pit stop for bikers, hikers, or anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful moment in nature with a great cup of coffee.
Not only do they serve up delicious coffee and snacks, but they also service bikes right on-site—how cool is that?
Rosael (the barista) is giving peak woods wizard vibes—she’s knowledgeable about the trails, friendly, funny, welcoming, and clearly knows how to make a great cup of coffee. One time I misspoke and ordered the wrong thing and I just told her and she made me a whole new drink and said it was no big deal at all. She rules!
This is definitely my favorite meet up spot to fuel up before a ride or to chill at afterwards with friends. Paper Trail Cafe is the kind of place that makes you want to stay a little longer. It’s got strong community vibes and is just a good place to meet and chat with like minded outdoors folk. A must-visit if you’re anywhere near the Wissahickon!
terrible coffee (told us she could make an iced coffee, proceeded to give us a shot of espresso over ice with probably a full cup of milk??) and outrageously expensive $7 for prob 12 oz $2 for a flavor shot. not at all what was expected, truly disappointed. lowk ruined the hike
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I enjoyed visiting the cafe and beautiful park. I think it has a lot of potential. The coffee however was a fail, I could barely taste the coffee in it and I don’t think it’s worth $8. I loved the snacks though and the option to rent a bike.
We loved stumbling across this great little spot during our walk on the Wissahickon trail yesterday! We got a cold drink and a candy bar and a Wissahickon patch and we had a nice conversation with the owner and his wonderful little dog. We highly recommend stopping here during your visit to the Wissahickon!
The owner is mostly friendly, though it seems he's very busy and doesn't give the best customer service experience. I felt a bit pushed out of the shop, but saw why: a few minutes after we got our bike bits and cafe items, the place had a line out the door. I'm honestly not sure why, though. The cappuccino and espresso we had were ok for the u.s., but when served in a paper cup, the espresso was immediately luke-warm. I just feel that if you're trying to sell yourself as some trendy cafe bike shop, you ought to be pretty good at both. Prices are sky high for basic bike things, cafe stuff is priced appropriately for Philadelphia. I'm looking for a local bike shop and this definitely won't be it. 3 stars for availability, convenience, and novelty (hip aesthetics).
I take my bicycle there for maintenance. I get a Latte and a chocolate chip cookie!
Parking: Bicycle there over the paved Wissakicon Bike Trail
Kid-friendliness: Of course
Wheelchair accessibility: Kind of. Rough trails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Baked Goods
best hidden gem & great service l!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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