This is a cute little coffee shop - I actually loved the simplicity yet retro atmosphere of this place. I got an Ube latte (hot) but I wish I got it cold because it was difficult to really taste the ube flavor. My partner got the horchata and really enjoyed it. We both got the Frankford which was decent. We added the coffee ketchup which unfortunately just tasted like ketchup and the scallion jam. I feel like it was missing something (maybe a sauce of some sort to cut down on the chewiness of the bread). This would've made it excellent. We also got the ube sugar cookie which was fantastic! Forin is very reasonably priced and the service there truly is so wonderful. The individual helped us pick what to get and the staff overall were just so pleasant. I would love to try some of their other food options but I really did enjoy this place! read more

Forin Cafe - Horchata Your Way - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I truly appreciated the service here. The barista was really helpful and friendly. The drinks were very good, but unfortunately we lacked out with the food aspect. We went to Forin around 11am, they only had 1 curry tofu hoagie left (very soggy), and bagel with cream cheese left. The food was quite underwhelming, but giving 4 stars because the drinks were good and the service was nice. read more

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I love this cute little cafe. They have great coffee, brew the espresso right in front of you. Their bagels are also really good. They have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options as well. The workers are always so nice and such hard workers. Go support this business! read more

Forin Cafe - Iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

From my TooGoodToGo, , Pastry slightly buttered inside is nice. 3 pastries total. Thought deal should've been cheaper for this. Typical cafe serving neighborhood. The cafe is next to an apartment building. It is easy to miss the cafe because it is on a side street and its entrance is not on Coral St as that is part of its address. Staff very friendly here. Felt they could tell I was not local to the neighborhood and possibly they get the same few-ish TooGoodToGo regulars . read more

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coffee and vinyl..great combo! They're only serving pastries at this location, so I need to go to the Frankford to get a taste of their sandos. read more

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Súper nice baristas! Very clean and comfy place. I got some cinnamon pastry and it was soooo good! I got a special, I believe it was a cherry mocha cappuccino. It was just okay, but was garnished with a cute little cherry and was nice for something different read more

Working in the area this week, I was so happy to pop coffee into Yelp and find this place only two blocks away. I have already tried a lot- Pistachio latte, chai, pour over, iced coffee, and espresso, as well as the delicious pastries from Au Fornil bakery. Love the blueberry tarte and coffee cake. The baristas are all super friendly, and when I came around closing time, they still helped me out, going above and beyond. When I look for a local coffee shop, I make a checklist of things I need, and this place checks off everything: Friendly staff, free water, comfy seating, good pastries, and proximity. They also have a lil merch section with prints, shirts, hats etc for local appeal. Love the addition to the area, and so happy to find my new favorite coffee shop! read more

Forin Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great new spot that just opened this week! Forin cafe is in the Milk Bottle apartment building, with its own entrance off Dreer Street. A relatively unmarked door, look for a symbol on the door. I am very impressed with the cafe. On a hot July day, I went straight for the cold brew. No kidding, it's the best cold brew I've ever had. Absolutely hit the spot. Forin also has a limited selection of locally sourced pastries. Today, they had plain croissants, and ham and cheese croissant, brownies, cookies, and Kismet bagels. And the service! We came in to check it out since we live nearby, and it happens to be my daughters 1st birthday. As we were leaving, they brought her a cookie as a special birthday treat! We're so happy to welcome Forin to the neighborhood and will be by a lot. I'm also excited for the upstairs seating area - it was spacious and quiet (great soundproofing from the counter) and looks like a great spot to get some work done. read more

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Just a heads up to other customers: after ordering multiple times from here, I recently confirmed with the regular barista & owner that all the times I've ordered an ube latte, they've just given me flavored milk by default and expected me to clarify that I want caffeine in my lattes. They refunded me after I emailed them that this is like ordering an Americano and receiving a cup of water. They should really fix their menu to reflect this weird exception that their ube "latte" does not inherently has caffeine in it. I really do like their drinks but this kind of miscommunication, having their baristas leave google ratings, and changing their responses to other reviews about their "lattes" to a patronizing tone are very disappointing. read more

Great staff, really good lattes, and a lovely chill space upstairs to work and periodically stretch your legs and check out the vinyl.

Really great seasonal coffee offering. I had the honey squash latte with oat milk and it was exceptional, especially if you like seasonal fall drinks. It hit the spot! Awesome baristas who are friendly and knowledgeable about coffee generally and also about their menu. Ambiance is rustic comfy. Nice coffee spot in Philly! read more

I tried the bergamot latte and it's so refreshing! I've never had this flavor anywhere else which makes this cafe a little different from others. It can be quite small and there's an upstairs with a couple tables. I've seen that they used to have more seating in the past but half the space is a vinyl store, so it can be difficult to find seating. The barista was so friendly and welcoming too! read more

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Service was good and the coffee tasted nice. It is a small shop but just enough plus there is a record store on the 2nd floor.

Beverages were tasty and pastry was yummy but $21 for two drinks and one pastry seemed a bit much. The ambiance wasn't cozy. Very brightly lit and white paint. Acoustics are such that the coffee grinder echos throughout the place. Menu board has no prices. I guess that should have been a clue it'd be pricey. It's cute but not quaint. read more

Forin continues to be a regular stomping ground for me. I continue to wish their coffee portions were bigger. I usually order a coffee in their large size, often iced with oat-milk. I like their pastry selection. I notice that on occasion they work with local sellers to do pop ups or even outdoor fair style venues. Forin I think has evening events, but since I work, I either go there on Sunday or at least once this past week before work. I wished they'll have a more regular star reward program, since I think they ran out of the point card -free 10th coffee punch card and have yet to still have it back. Should they have a local customer base, this is something they should do, but that's my wish, they don't have to take it. read more

- Capp is small $4 - Nice upstairs area to work. Small. Open space from downstairs so could get loud - Outdoor seating on a small street is nice cause there's not too much traffic - Free water - Clean bathroom read more

Very good coffee and really good service Interesting coffee flavors and cold brew. The pastries are fresh and delicious read more

Such a beautiful space. It's located in the harbison dairy apartment building so can be a little confusing to find if you're not familiar with the area. The coffee is incredible. I get the pistachio latte and normal vanilla latte and they are delicious. Haven't tried any of the pastries yet because they are usually sold out but that's a good sign! They have outdoor seating and indoor in a loft area. read more

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Food handmade service great and vi e super cool I will return And tell friends Two locations both great read more

Really cute and quaint coffee shop. The Ube latte I had was delicious! Also the croissant was delicious Lee buttery and warm. They have an upstairs section as well that I'll be checking out the next time along with a few more of their drinks. The staff was super nice and chill too and the atmosphere all around it was great read more

Forin Cafe - Ube latte - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped by today and had the pleasure of seeing that Forîn was open for business! Ended up getting two drinks, both of which were delicious: - house roast was smooth, flavorful, and non-acidic ($2.75) - pistachio latte (pistachio milk) was deliciously nutty and not overly sweet ($5.00) I also have to commend their attention to design detail - the industrial themed space has minimalist vibes yet is warm and inviting. Definitely could see myself plopping down for a couple of hours and getting some ~creative~ work done in the space. Excited to come back and see how it flourishes! read more

Loved everything about this cafe! They had many different latte flavors. I tried the beet root latte dirty. They have a nice area to sit inside or outside. The space itself was cozy, seeming to be apart of an old factory building, giving loft vibes. The staff were incredibly friendly! I would recommend this cafe to anyone in Philly for a cup of joe. read more

Forin Cafe - Beetroot latte - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had their marshmallow mocha latte and it was 1. super cute with the marshmallow skewer and 2. really fluffy and good! The staff here are really nice, good at stirring up conversation. It's a quaint cafe in the area that gives me vibes of a good community if that makes sense? Their little shop in the corner and the minimal vibe of the store make Forin a welcoming little place to study. read more

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*management gave a kind and reasonable response to my review so I'm revising to give them 4 stars. I was so excited to see a cafe open up near me! There aren't too many good breakfast options near me. The coffee is good, but I've been 3 times and they never have bagels left by 8am. Croissants aren't a good breakfast option in my own opinion, but they sell a few kinds like ham and cheese, chocolate, etc (haven't tried them but they look delicious). I just wish it was a one stop shop for breakfast needs. I think if they figure out food I would make it a 5 star. They're really nice in there and it's a beautiful facility! read more

Gotta love Forin Cafe The coffee is strong, the WiFi is fast, and the vibe oozes creativity. While not a local cafe for the South Philly human that I am, I've found myself traveling up here a few times a month to take a meeting or find some creativity in the middle of my work day. Will see you all again soon : ) read more

Simply the nicest people, serving a thoughtfully curated menu. You will not be disappointed in anything you get and will feel welcome from the moment you walk in. Great neighbors read more

Another amazing addition to the Fishtown/Kensington neighborhood. Happy first anniversary btw!! What a great time, local supporting local, we love to see it! read more

I had a wonderful time at this cute little cafe ! The aesthetic was on point, the drinks were refreshing and affordable, and the overall vibe of the cafe was so pleasant. Highly recommend if you ever find yourself in the area read more

Great place to work on the weekend! Went and had their ube latte. Didn't taste much of the ube, but plan to have it without espresso next time. Very quiet inside, which makes it perfect for catching up on work. read more

A cute little coffee shop in a cute area. Only drawback is the front can get crowded at times when placing an order. Lots of ToGo people off to the side so the new arrivals can get out the door! Delicious iced Matcha. read more

Great!!!!!! Cool art available to buy and reasonable prices. Blueberry chai was delicious. Came 2 days in a row

The quality of the coffee and pastries is amazing, they really know how to make a great cup of coffee! The place has a chill vibe, not too loud, great for work or for a chat. read more

Ordered a latte that was so tasty and ufff, the chocolate filled croissant was something else *chef's kiss. Eye catching space and the staff is friendly and fun. What a lovely addition to our neighborhood! read more

Amazing space, vibe, staff and beverages! The most delicious latte I have had in a long time. Highly recommend.