50 Best Coffee Shops near Swarthmore

“This is by far my favorite Dunkin Donuts. Me and my family look forward to seeing Rajwinder k. Most people seem to be miserable nowadays, so it is always refreshing to come across a genuinely friendly person who makes our order quickly and accurately! Keep up the great work! 😊“

“Oh Hobbs I love you but… In the past 3 weeks you have double charged my credit card for breakfast, forgotten my friends coffee order thus making us late to an important function and this morning I went in for a bagel with cream cheese… and there was no cream cheese on it … please please please do better.“

“Just enjoy the coffee and maybe something to eat while on a bike ride through Swarthmore“

“oh this was my favourite place in philadelphia. fantastic location, great service and great food. excellent music too. if I lived in philly this would be my local. thanks everyone for a fabulous experience. ❤️“

“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.“

“wonderful staff, Colombes coffee great food.“

“The place is super cozy. The dessert options are just right and the gluten-free options are so delish. The cortado was yum with latte-art; super special. I was passing by Media and craved something sweet so I found this place by chance. The owner is fabulous, she’s friendly and super nice to chat with. I wish her lots of successful years here. I wish i had this place closer to me.“

“Can’t praise this place enough!! Their delicious food, kind and accommodating staff, everything was out standing and so yummy. Coffee was made exactly to my liking and tasted perfect.“

“The best, they are so wonderful here!“

“Great food at very affordable prices“

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“This place is so cool! I don’t drink but I think it’s really unique to blend a coffee shop with a whiskey bar. For those like me, they have a ton of coffee options and non alcoholic options that feel unique and special. Great cozy vibes inside too.“

“The staff was great. The drinks and food was awesome! I loved it...“

“The food here is delicious, however, there is often not much of a selection. I understand that they want everything to be fresh and maybe they are still trying to figure out how much of certain items to make, but the last time I was there they had no biscuits (after they didn't have them last time I stopped either) so they offered us brioche, which we accepted. Then they only made one sandwich after we had waited 15 minutes. We left since we didn't have time to wait for them to make another. Then today I stop to pick up just plain biscuits to take home and as I'm at the counter waiting to order, someone calls the cafe and buys the last two biscuits over the phone. The coffee is very good, we like the cold brew, vanilla latte and cortado. Plus the biscuits are amazing if you manage to get some. They do make very good miniature pastel de nata as well, which you can't get just anywhere. Overall the cafe is good, maybe it's just going through growing pains.“

“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.“

“Wonderful place! Good coffee, food and gifts.“

“Great coffee! Always great customer service!“

“Nice place too grab coffee while my cycle got some service.“

“Delicious lattes, great service, cool space & vibe!“

“My husband and I go every Monday. Great food and great service every time! Today our server today was Rey. Always does a great job and is so friendly!!“

“OCCC has been a 10/10 every time. My favorite is the iced dirty hippie (chai and a shot of espresso) and I love that they offer either spiced or vanilla chai. Their chai is creamy and delicious. I also love that they have such a great iced tea variety and plenty of fruit flavored syrups to add to them! You don’t find many coffee places anymore that have those options. Also their pastries are chefs kiss.. recently got the banana bread and the Tandy cake. SO good! Staff has always been friendly and it’s always been a quick stop. Thanks again!!“

“This place is appropriately known for their breakfast sandwiches. I got the Costmo, a breakfast sandwich with seitan bacon, tofu egg, jalapeño, avocado and vegan mayo on an everything Philly muffin. For the uninitiated, a Philly muffin is not a muffin. It’s more of a bread. This was one of my favorite things I ate in Philadelphia, and I highly recommend coming to one of their locations. My partner really enjoyed the Grizzli, a breakfast sandwich on a biscuit. It had vegan maple butter and was too sweet for me, but he thought it was great. Can’t wait to return! Their coffee was pretty good too.“

“Pancakes were big dry things. I would only give this place three stars.“

“Always excellent food! Family place, the girls are awesome…“

“I ordered 2 brown sugar milk teas and the mango cake. The milk tea was good I just wish I went earlier in the day bc they ran out of the tapioca boba. The mango cake was good. I don’t think I would buy it again bc of the price, but it’s something you buy bc of how nice it looks. The staff was very friendly and the store was clean.“

“We love the croissant and bagels! Can’t wait to try more yummy things next week! And it’s AMAZING to have delivery.“

“excellent coffee friendly n professional staff. the perfect stop right at the intersection of two interstates“

“Drove up from Harford County, MD. Upscale cafe’. Well oiled machine. Fantastic food. The staff is great, especially SABRINA. She’s dynamic, genuine and interactive. We will be back!“

“Today I stopped at The Hungry A. I have driven buy there many times. As I walked in the owners and people in there all greeted me like they know me. I had a coffee and it was one of the best I ever had. The breakfast sandwich was delicious. I will be be back. But what really got to me I walk with a cane and one of the girls there saw I was having a hard time she came around the counter and took what I was carrying and helped me to my car. Today there are not many people that are kind as she was. It made me know that there is still kind people in this world. If every would take the time to be kind to someone just once maybe it could be a start to make this world just a little better“

“Excellent service, excellent Baker. A true and delightful Patisserie.“

“Delicious ice-cream with some classic and some unique seasonal flavors (like lavender)!“

“What a beautiful setting with amazing food and great ambiance. They offer unique events and items for purchase. Staff was amazing and I came home with a great fall centerpiece. Highly recommend!“

“My favorite local bakery! Their baked goods are consistently tasty, and I can't speak highly enough of the Father's Day tiramisu cake roll!“

“Lovely space, kind service!🙂“

“I had not heard of this bakery but a friend suggested meeting there a couple evenings ago. This was the Burke, VA location. The choice of pastries was pretty amazing, what we had was fresh and truly outstanding, service was efficient and friendly, and the place itself was very clean. Will be back!“

“Came back from Vietnam recently and wanted some Pho. Nom nam took me back for a minute . Started with the coffee, was bold and sweet. Got the pho dac biet, which was rich, savory, and had a unique flavor, as the pho spice blend was more star anise forward and a bit sweeter, complementing the richness of the broth. It also didn’t use much MSG to get that deep flavor. The scallions were also great quality, and the portions are generous for the price. South Philly isn’t far for a hub of Vietnamese food but the flavor of this place is more unique in a way. Highly recommend“

“Excellent bagels, but at times Nick is out of certain selections, especially when busy.“

“Leeana super sweet Gave me birthday pancakes“

“This place is great. The ice cream is delicious, and the cones make it even better.

Small space, big flavor, and the prices aren't unreasonable.

Kid-friendliness: Seems like an ice cream shop in the 50's.“

“TLDR: open every day, AMAZING COFFEE, chill dudes, complimentary mint water with mint grown on site with composted coffee grounds!!Stopped in by chance a few weeks ago and have been coming back regularly because THE COFFEE IS UNBELIEVABLE!!! Got to talking to the owner about it (really charismatic and generous dude super welcoming) and it's obvious he cares deeply for the coffee making process. He was talking about how important the altitude and climate are in the end result of the bean as well as the way they are pressed (something to do with the oils in the roasted bean). Gets his beans from Costa Rica and is clearly very proud of his source and for good reason. Forgot to confirm but I believe they are Arabica beans which I hear are pretty tricky to do justice. Also seems like they have a great machine because the end result was a really smooth, warm, toasty coffee that was so easy and enjoyable to drink! Bonus: they compost the coffee grounds in the pots around the cafe where they grow their own mint. They then pick that mint and always have a pitcher of cool iced mint infused water which was the perfect way to stay hydrated while drinking coffee. All that and a cool location, with an interior I did not expect but pleasantly surprised me (a bunch of interesting paintings and usually music playing) and great conversation to top it off. It was an incredibly pleasant and welcoming experience and that's what's been bringing me back. I'm glad they're open every day!

Wheelchair accessibility: Zero point entry from the sidewalk into the outdoor seating. Ramp up to the interior and a wheelchair accessible bathroom with support bars to help transitioning from wheelchair“

“This Dunkin’ is hands down my favorite location—the best in the area by far! The food and drinks are always fresh, consistent, and made quickly, even when the line is long or it’s super busy. I never worry about the quality here, because the team keeps everything moving smoothly without cutting corners.

What really makes this Dunkin’ special is the people who work here. The employees are always friendly, welcoming, and genuinely happy to help. They go out of their way to make sure every customer has a great experience, and that makes such a difference.

I especially want to recognize Bryn, who is absolutely incredible!!!! My son has a food allergy, and she always takes such great care to make sure his food is safe. As soon as I call after placing an order, she already knows to prepare his hashbrowns on fresh paper and package them separately. That level of thoughtfulness, consistency, and attention to detail means so much to me as a parent. It gives me peace of mind and makes me feel valued as a customer.

Because of Bryn and the rest of the amazing team here, I won’t go to another Dunkin’ in the area. They’ve created such a positive and welcoming atmosphere, and I truly appreciate how kind, attentive, and dedicated they are every single visit. This location deserves to be recognized for the outstanding service they provide—it’s the kind of experience that keeps people coming back again and again!“

“This place is fantastic first time being here wanna get something I must say the portions and the food was outstanding highly recommended and the staff very friendly will definitely returned back and I love they asked me if I wanna hear there special to“

“its champ place than one which right next to Dairy queen !!!“

“My fiancé and I were in Wayne Pennsylvania for the first time and stumbled across this lovely One Café and I am not exaggerating when I say Rico, made me the best coffee that I have ever had and I am a snob about my coffee lol Other than the coffee being absolutely amazing the hospitality that we received was so welcoming and I feel like we walked out of there with new friends and with a huge smile on our face! Support your local businesses especially when they are as awesome as this place is!! 100000 stars!👌🏼👌🏼“

“We are really lucky to have a great food place like Platform Z in Bala Cynwyd. Their poke is delicious and also had a taste of their ramen which was so comforting and tasty! Please make sure to check them out and try everything on the menu :)“

“Best shortbreads in Philadelphia.“

“We go there at least 4 or 5 times a week for breakfast with our Breakfast Club friends - Food is great and owner, Bechem, and workers all put up with us! (Thank them for that) Great selection of foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner!“

“Breakfast sandwich was very good , for my Birthday I got a complimentary cup of tea ☕️“

“courteous, professional in dealing with its customers. clean facilities“

“What can I say about Starbucks that hasn't been said before. I go for the free wifi and a snack. I don't drink coffee so, can't help with that. But it is a great place for a business meeting or to do some work on the computer. The challenge sometimes is getting a seat!! Most places have seats and tables and it is very conducive to work. If you ever need a quick place to stop to jump on to a conference call, Zoom meeting or a place just to do some work. Try a Starbucks.“