Probably the best coffee in the area. But more than that the service is impeccable. I am glad we have a place like this in the neighborhood.

I have long ago deemed the Holy Diver to be the best sandwich on the menu. I order it on a marble rye bagel as it pairs brilliantly with the cheddar and homemade honey mustard. If you order this sandwich in the voice of Ronnie James Dio, they slash $.50 off the bill. Before going to Gleaners, I had never heard of Dio or listened to the song Holy Diver. Now, I know all of the words, never miss my discount, and have a new favorite sandwich in the Italian Market. The Gleaner's Cafe staff have been nothing short of charming, friendly, and smiles whenever I have visited. Their delicious food, neighborhood ambiance, warm hospitality, and complimentary Hersey's kisses all contribute to the countless reasons why Gleaner's will always hold an extraordinary place in my heart. read more

Walking in for the first time, I didn't know what to expect. I have my go-to coffee spots but wanted to branch out a bit and try a new place. I walked to Gleaner's, located in the heart of the Italian Market, on a Saturday morning to find it was everything I hoped it would be. Walking in, it was a bit overwhelming at first. It's a small place with lots of art and posters and eye-catching things on the walls. I had to take a few minutes to take in all of the sights, as they had specials posted on a separate chalk board. I initially didn't want to order it, as I know it's "basic", but I eventually caved and got the Pumpkin Spice Late with soy milk. One thing that I love is that they didn't charge extra for using soy! You could get any kind of milk you wanted at no additional cost (which is a huge plus in this day and age). My mate got a large coffee and oh boy was it huge! I think it must have been a 24 ouncer. Mine was a "small" at I think like 14 ounces, I'm not sure. We sat and took in the sights to find that all different kinds visited this place. It looks like your typical hipster place but the clients definitely don't always fall into this category. I didn't feel out of place for not being a certain way or type, which is always good. I didn't get any food, but would definitely be willing to give it a try and will certainly be back! Oh CASH ONLY! read more

This place has the nicest most accommodating baristas In Philadelphia. It doesn't matter what time of the day you come in or how close to closing they are- they will get you your order. The seating out front is great for people watching and hanging out. The drink selection is on point and it's always very clean in there. I am so glad this place stuck it out and made it through lockdown. Truly a gem. read more

Cute little cafe in the Italian area. Tucked away but I saw that they served La Colombe coffee, so we decided to walk on in. Little pastries, sweets, cute decor, weird artwork. I saw that they serve a brunch menu as well, which I wouldn't have assumed. Nice cozy spot to hang in the neighborhood for sure. read more

This place is the best. There's no WiFi, you have to write shop and slurp and talk to people. You know....what cafés are for. Oui, oui. Oh and it's named after Agnes Varda. read more

Gleaner's is our favorite! The staff rule, the coffee is strong, and the sandwiches are delicious. There is very comfy outdoor seating, good for bringing your dog and meeting up with friends. read more

Cafe is incredibly friendly sadly often to a fault - I regularly see the entire barista staff devoting their full attention to chatting with friends/regulars whilst multiple customers get visibly nervous/late. Of course customers should also intend to have time to wait, but I personally have waited above 20 minutes for a toasted bagel with pb&j that was uncut which seemed a bit absurd. read more

The Gleaners and I...a love story... Moving across the country and missing all of my old haunts has made me really appreciate finding "happy places". You know, the place you run to when everything sucks and you just want to stab everyone you see. You know if you go there it's all gonna be ooooookkkkaaaayyy. The Gleaners totally fits this bill for me. From the silly hip kids who cruise up on their fixies, to the delicious vegan goods, to the smiling baristette, to the mondo amazing bagel sandwiches (and I HATE bagel sandwiches), to the light flowing in through the window, to the cute boy customers for ogling, to the ability to step outside and be in the heart of the Italian Market, to not feeling weird about whiling away hours here just trash talking...it is a very happy place for me. Come here for bad days. Make them go away. Find your happy. read more

I'm not one to seek out coffee shops, they annoy me. Gleaner's was fine though. Outdoor seating? Yes, kid's table. I stepped in to get a breakfast sandwich to go while a friend was in line at a specialty meat shop across the street. I got egg and cheese on an everything bagel. The bagel was cooked 20 seconds too long (it was a little too dark) but that didn't effect it's taste. It really was great. Unfortunately Gleaner's was full of hipsters who go to great lengths to seem like they don't shower every day discussing old technology like it was new. I wanted to punch my mom's glasses off their faces. I got out as soon as I could. read more

Here is a short list of some of my favorite things in the world: 1.) Sandwiches 2.) Coffee 3.) Cats 4.) Beer ... and Gleaner's serves up the first two on that list! The bagel sandwiches are oh-so-yummy. When you order just a bagel, it comes toasted with a huge slab of cream cheese. The owner is also quite friendly and always makes sure that every customer is comfortable. The first time I popped in to Gleaner's for an iced coffee on an exceptionally hot summer day, I decided to stick around and read at one of their outside tables because the atmosphere of the place was just so relaxing and friendly. Also, you get the benefit of sitting right in the middle of the Italian Market. If you sit outside you are pretty much guaranteed to see a friend or two from the neighborhood pass by. I plan on spending lots of time at Gleaner's on my Mondays off this Spring and Summer. Keep the sandwiches yummy and the coffee hot! (or iced.) :) read more

We found this little coffee walking around in philly during Sunday morning, and I'm glad we did! We had the best cappuccino and blueberry muffin! They have a lot of sweet options and the place is really cute and cozy. The only take cash. read more

Gleaner's Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

IMMA LET YOU FINISH BUT GLEANER'S PAINKILLER ON AN EVERYTHING BAGEL IS THE BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH IN THE CITYYYYYY!!!!!! Staff is insanely nice and knowledgeable about all of their regulars. The music selection is top-notch and the ambiance is just what you want from a coffee shop. This place has a real vested interest in its community; I'm so glad to see the love going both ways. I hear they buried Mikey Wild underneath the floorboards. read more

I usually frequent Italian Market atleast twice a week and Gleaner's has become my happy little coffee spot. Of course the coffee is great and so are the sweets (love the mini cupcakes and cinnamon rolls) but the atmosphere truly makes me smile. It's got personality, I tell ya! (And personality goes a long way...) From the art on the walls, to the Where The Wild Things Are decoupaged table, to the vintage elementary school chairs outside...I love this place. I also appreciate that they are kid friendly, with their shelves of coloring books and their plastic orange jackolantern full of crayolas. The only reason I took away a star is because a place that is supposed to be "kid friendly" should have more than a thin cloth curtain concealing the entrance to an extremely dangerous cement stairwell. At first glance, most people would assume that curtain is concealing a storage closet....not a treacherous stairwell to the basement. So, if you bring little ones with you to Gleaner's, watch out! This place could use some child proofing! read more

Went on a trip back to Philly and can't recall why I previously rated it 2 stars! The baristas were friendly and my chai was yummy. Cash only and no wi-fi but they have a bathroom for customers. read more

I pooped in the bathroom here once and no one judged me. Five stars. PS - it's charming in a Benny & Joon kind of way, they sell mini-muffins, and the coffee is tasty. There, Yelp Elite badge. read more

Indie coffee bar - this is as great as it gets! We "stumbled" upon this place with our 4yo daughter when the other nearby, well-known, sit-down breakfast establishments had wait-times of at least 40 mins (if your 4yo says she's hungry, you must get food immediately). The staff is super nice. (I mean, really. Are people in Philly really this nice, or is DC where we're from just full of snobs?!) And the food... SIGH. I've never had Philadelphia cream cheese like THIS (i.e., not from the supermarket in a grey & white tub) - creamy and melt in your mouth delish. The bagel was perfect. The cheesy eggs was perfect. My husband's tomato & mozarella sandwich was perfect. And our 4yo left with a full belly. And we'd still be in line if we went to the other places! One negative to our visit was this hipster couple sitting at one of the tables (it's cozy in there) - our stroller rolled away and accidently tapped his elbow, and he gave us a mean glance over his shoulder even though I apologized. Whatever, you'll wake up one day too and realize that kids happened to YOU. ... Or maybe they're visiting from DC. read more

First the good: The coffee is awesome The bagel sandwiches are out of this world!! I like the art on the walls. One of the baristas is super-nice and extremely friendly. Now the bad: The other barista is rude, often preoccupied and gets my order wrong all the damn time. The "regulars" are stand-offish and rude. It's tough. I want to love Gleaner's, I really do. But that rude barista who constantly gets my order wrong and then gives me attitude about it makes it hard. read more

Cute, funky place for coffee right in the 9th street market. Tiny inside, so it can get cramped, but the coffee was very good and we took ours to go. Hershey's kiss with your order was a sweet touch. read more

Gleaner's is my GO-TO place in the Italian market. The staff is amazingly friendly and so welcoming to pets. They always have treats at the ready for my dalmatian Gryffin. I will say to the one review posted previously that this staff really does care about their customers and want to accommodate them in any way, shape or form. There is a post on the door that dogs are not allowed inside, but the staff allow you to bring them in to order your food. Then you can go sit outside to enjoy their scrumptious sandwiches. Especially on high traffic days like the weekends, they can't have dogs sitting inside where people can trip over the dog. ANYWAYS, this place is phenomenal. They have such great deals on sandwiches, their bagels are fresh and "The Gleaner" sandwich is by far the greatest sandwich in Philadelphia. That is if you like your mouth to have a party with every bite. GO here. Stay here. Come here often. They deserve every bit of business because they are A-MAZING! read more

This is a cute, eccentric cafe/gallery with good La Colombe beans-based espresso drinks and even better service. My iced latte was spot-on and the friendly barista was more than happy to use soymilk. I also got a vegan chocolate chip cookie, which was very good and went perfectly with the coffee. Will be back on a cooler day to try the breakfast sandwiches, which looked huge and quite delectable. Today was just too hot for me to attempt a huge morning meal. read more

It was really a cute and cozy place - we had just eaten lunch and were looking for coffee. The staff is unpretentious and friendly - when we ordered an Espresso con panna, the young woman, without shame, quickly asked, "what is that?" in the tone of voice that showed immediate curiosity, interest and a genuine desire to make it correctly and satisfactorily. When she was told it is Italian for "espresso with cream" and is usually a single or double shot (4 in this case) of espresso topped with whipped cream. Historically it served in a demitasse cup, and is perhaps a more old fashioned drink than a latte or cappuccino, though still very popular. She made it perfectly and then asked again to repeat the name and then 'filed it' in her memory. She was adorable. The sidewalk seating area was really pretty with the bright tables and chairs and baskets of flowers hanging - VERY pleasant stop. I'm glad we wandered in. read more

I like Gleaners a lot, it is very convenient walk from my boyfriends apartment, I get coffee or tea from there on a regular basis. I haven't had many of their desserts, but they all look delicious sitting there and their chocolate chip cookies are perfect. I usually go for a mocha drink or a chai and they are both tasty. They always have a small entourage hanging inside and outside of the cafe, I know I'm not the only one that likes it. read more

I popped in here on a quick trip to Philadelphia from New York & I totally dig it. I told my companion that Gleaner's met all of my coffee shop criteria: good music, nice staff, good coffee, good seating. Plus, it was clean & warm & interesting. I didn't actually have any coffee, but my friend said his was very good & I believe him. But best of all was the friendly baristo* who did not roll his eyes or scoff when I asked him if Dio was playing on the sound system. I like this place enough to come back to Philly just for a chance to go again! * Is barista unisex? I hate this word, & its variations. I always feel like I'm misusing "barrister" when I say/type it. read more

Lovely cafe, good coffee, and packed with cool art, flyers, posters, and other alternative-scene goings ons in Philly. Everything good about a local coffee shop. read more

For some reason, every time I'm in the Italian Market and want coffee, I make a beeline to Anthony's and walk right past Gleaner's without a thought. On this particular day I decided to stop in and give them a try --so glad I did! I noticed right away that they use La Colombe's coffee, which I was super excited about. Secondly, the barista was amazing! She was super friendly and easy to talk to and when I told her that I was going to sit outside in the little seating area, she jumped from behind the counter and wiped down a chair and table for me! This little cafe is a great spot to hang out and catch up with an old friend or just sit outside and people watch! read more

I'm a vegetarian and I came here with a friend on my way to the airport and the place was just the cutest thing. They definitely are veggie friendly and the staff is great. The food was amazing and fresh. They coffee was also delicious. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

Gleaner's Cafe - Super cute place with amazing food - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have been coming to The Gleaner's almost everyday I've been home for a little over four years now. I have spent a preposterous amount of money there and an unfathomable amount of my free time. Truth be told, this café is one of the more important things in my day-to-day life. The brewed coffee is terrific, the bagel sandwiches delicious (try The Gleaner sandwhich), the atmosphere relaxed, and the decor is always changing with the displays of local artists. But the best part has got to be the staff and regulars. Always friendly, always interesting, they keep the place fresh and running smoothly. Even after I moved out of the neighborhood a year ago I still make a four mile trek from Fishtown to The Italian Market in South Philly to take my lunch there. This place is just that special to those who frequent it. I cannot say enough good things about this place. read more

What can I say? I've been a patron of this fine South Philly cafe right in the middle of the wonderful Italian Market on 9th street for about four years. It has everything to offer from great fair-trade coffee, desserts, and the best bagel sandwiches you will ever bite into. Everything is made/delivered fresh and prepared right there. The service is awesome and if you become a regular the Ladies and uno Gent of the establishment will more then become good friends and people to talk to for odds and ends, advice, etc.. There's definitely a neighborhood mesh atmosphere just as you stumble into the rustic, hand-me-down look of what is truly a gleaner's setting. My suggestion for this summer... Come in the morning, get a tall glass of iced coffee and a delicious 'Baby's Mamma' bagel sandwich which consists of fresh mozzarella and tomato. You can't go wrong and if you're up for it, guess their 'Quote of the Day' to win a free coffee and get your card punched to later build up credit for a free coffee as a frequent goer. read more

This is a small place located in the heart of the Italian market. They are extremely friendly and small amount of food offered looks fresh and homemade. I always get the same thing, a iced chai tea latte on warmer days and a chai tea latte (hot) on colder days. Something about this chai is so addicting and delicious, compared to Starbucks. read more

I will echo others who have claimed Gleaner's to be cute - it really is. The staff is friendly and there's always traffic in and out of this place, so clearly they're doing something right. If you're looking to grab a coffee to-go, Gleaner's is just fine. However, due to the size, I'm not sure it's conducive for working. Space is cramped and it's rather loud, so if you do come to work, perhaps bring some headphones. The menu boasts a variety of coffee drinks and sandwiches, but I found it to be on the pricier side. Also, cash only, which may deter those of us who rarely carry the green stuff. read more

A very solid coffee shop in the Italian Market. No-frills and an extensive selection of bagel sandwiches to offer. They brew La Colombe, which is always a good option, and with every purchase...they give you a Hershey's Kiss! It's pretty nice. My favorite beverage here is the Dirty Americano which is a shot of espresso and coffee. Definitely check out Gleaner's if you find yourself in need of coffee on an early morning in the Market. read more

Cons: Over roasted coffee. Muffins and bagels poor quality. Pros: Attracts people who enjoy talking to strangers. Great people watching in the heart of the Italian market. Good whoopie pies. read more

Great breakfast place with $2 muffins. They also serve mini (like, really mini) muffins and cinnamon rolls for 50 cents so if you have a tiny sweets craving, definitely check it out. This is a cute breakfast area to take your out-of-town friends to if you don't feel like cooking them breakfast...which is exactly what I did! The seating is a little cramped, it's a very small space, but there's outside seating available as well to help offset the interior. The drinks are made well and the two baristas were very friendly and clearly had regulars. read more

I don't go to Gleaner's very often, but I get the feeling that this is the "Cheers" of coffee shops - I can't think of any others like it in the city. If I lived a little closer, I'd probably be here all the time. My cousin is a regular here, and I'm pretty sure it's no longer the closest coffee shop to him. This is the coffee shop you go to to make friends and have a nice morning. read more

Ok so I just popped in here for an espresso... Very quirky and that's ok. I liked it. Whomever was working behind the counter was very nice. I ordered a double espresso and it came out a minute later. Ok, so it wasn't in a demitasse but that's ok. It was good. I would definitely go back for a quick shot. I did notice the sandwiches on the board. They looked really really good. I will go back for a quick breakfast on a weekend and write up another review. So far, so good. I'm glad I went here. read more

AMAZING!!!!!!! I am absolutely in love with this place. I used to live right in the Italian Market and I would go there almost every single day. The coffee is fantastic, I would usually just get a large regular coffee, and all the girls knew me by name and were super friendly, they never forgot that I liked extra room for milk. All the food and pastries are fantastic, never ate anything I didn't like! read more

Super small and cozy. The barista was so sweet and friendly, I think I'd come here again! The coffee was strong but good, not bitter like some places. This place sells vegan breakfast so I thought it was amusing when these girls came in looking for bacon. The ambience is quirky, cozy and artsy, with bright colors and local artists selling their sketches. Not a large space but worth checking out if you're passing by. read more

On the second visit here, I found this little coffee shop as welcome and inviting as the first time I patronized it. The coffee was the delicious pick-me-up I needed and the service was warmer than I get at S-bucks. When at the Italian Market on 9th, just south of Christian St, this is as good a place as any to get that caffeine fix. Oh, the Hershey kisses don't hurt none, neither. read more

Cafe a lait prepared to perfection. Would have been superb in a heavy ceramic mug w/a wide brim. Gleaner sandwich was incredible: fresh mozzarella w/tasty slab of tomato, tender, well-seasoned artichoke hearts & slice of Sharp red onion. Sesame bagel was fresh & toasted. Delish! Definitely a local place, but everyone is welcomed by the friendly, cheerful staff. Great people watching spot from the first table. A superb spot for a chilly fall Sunday morning. read more

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