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
Kobus Gerber
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
Great people here! Snacks, advice, events, great vibes. This place has it all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin O'Brien
One of the coolest bike cafes I’ve been to! The staff are super friendly and the coffee is great. The snacks are awesome too, and the owner, Paul, is a gentleman.
The park’s trails are incredibly beautiful and it’s just a great place to be, whether you’re out for a walk or you want to do a bike ride.
This is a real treasure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Baked Goods
Camille F.
Such a sweet place and an awesome proprietor. I don’t know much about bikes, but he seems to really know his thing especially without respect to custom bikes. Great array of snacks, including freshly baked cookies. And anything you would need for your bike on the trail even footwear.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katherine Ulloa
Awesome little spot! Found it by passing by, but will definitely make it a go-to spot next time. Had a great conversation with Paul and a delicious coffee, with a perfect amount of sweetness.
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
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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Hidden gem!! Pastries are insanely good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Baked Goods
Great people here! Snacks, advice, events, great vibes. This place has it all.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the coolest bike cafes I’ve been to! The staff are super friendly and the coffee is great. The snacks are awesome too, and the owner, Paul, is a gentleman.
The park’s trails are incredibly beautiful and it’s just a great place to be, whether you’re out for a walk or you want to do a bike ride.
This is a real treasure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Daily Baked Goods
Such a sweet place and an awesome proprietor. I don’t know much about bikes, but he seems to really know his thing especially without respect to custom bikes. Great array of snacks, including freshly baked cookies. And anything you would need for your bike on the trail even footwear.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome little spot! Found it by passing by, but will definitely make it a go-to spot next time. Had a great conversation with Paul and a delicious coffee, with a perfect amount of sweetness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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