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    Grindcore House

    4.5 (388 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    GRINDCORE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Stan H.

    They always do vegan food so well here. Monte Cristo was reasonably flavorfully savory. Even though I could tell it wasn't a traditional monte Cristo, I still loved it all the same. It surprises me that this place couldn't keep its second location it is so good. It seems to be a reflection of the respective neighborhood and what people have to spend. I do feel Grindcore is reasonably priced for what you get. I am not vegan but I am a big fan. I am asking myself sometimes if this is really vegan. It's just good food and I wish they could be open longer. I love how they have random night market nights but I always never can make the ones I notice. Check their IG for special food nights, events, and food specials which I tend to go for. My fave so far is when they had a roast beef sandwich and maybe a tie between a banana Creme Brulee(?) latte and cardamom rose latte. Maybe something s-more like with a strong flamey flavor even though I am not usually so campy like that. I didn't know they had a nice seating area in the back. A totally nice place to hang.

    Nicole W.

    I don't take 5 stars lightly, but this place left me with a (grind)CORE memory. I didn't see the sign outside that said "All Vegan" and from the food you wouldn't even be able to tell it was! I got a latte here with non-dairy milk (of course) which didn't cost extra (in this economy??) which was really good. I got the basic sandwich which was tofu on a Philadelphia roll. I'm not sure what sauce or cheese or seasoning they use, but it was amazing! Seriously may call them for the recipe. Everything was super reasonably priced (especially for it being vegan). There are a few high chairs at the front, but wouldn't bring a laptop or sit-down work. They have a bathroom in the back which was small, but clean. The baristas were really nice and very hip. Overall, this place is on the GRIND and it's definitely working for them. Will definitely be going back!

    Chai Latte
    Tori F.

    So cool that this spot is entirely vegan with an expansive menu to choose from for food. I am not vegan nor vegetarian BTW! No up-charge for oat milk in my chai latte (sweet) and for food, I went with the "classic" sandwich, which is their vegan spin on a bacon egg & cheese. The muffin it was served on was so good! Interested in trying their other sandwiches.

    Costmo Breakfast Sandwich
    Jaide T.

    My sister and I were on the hunt for a good vegan breakfast sandwich, and Grindcore House truly hit the spot. The food was absolutely delicious, clearly made with care and attention, and so flavorful that I could've easily gone for seconds. Their matcha latte was also refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. The ambiance at Grindcore House added to the experience--it has such a cool vibe, with quirky touches throughout, and the bathroom was a fun surprise! Overall, it's the perfect spot for a vegan breakfast, and I'll definitely be back for more.

    Menu
    Lizzy S.

    Really cool fully vegan breakfast jawn! The interior is hip and clean and there is a large back room that's great for working in. Food is amazing and everything on the menu is vegan. I LOVED the Mickey G - maple butter, sausage, chz, tofu, on a soft buttery biscuit. Coffee was great too, homemade vanilla syrup and soy milk for me. Food came fast and service was friendly. Will absolutely be back!

    Sesame bagel with cream cheese, cold brew with tiramisu cold foam
    Jaci S.

    I never come to Philly without stopping here. Amazing food and coffee, friendly staff, and always great music playing

    Peppermint mocha & plain bagel with cream cheese
    Crentily T.

    I got the peppermint mocha and a plain bagel with cream cheese. The plain "cream cheese" had the perfect texture, but next time I'll get a flavored one. Prices are the same as your average non-vegan cafe. Friendly people! Spacious seating in the back. Love the rock vibe here. I'll be back to try out more!

    Grizzli breakfast sandwich
    Lauren W.

    Takeout is always ready when I order it. Every breakfast sandwich I've had from here is amazing, The Grizzli is ITTTTTT!! Love that everything is plant based so I don't have to guess what type of cheese or milk is used. Drink customizations is super easy on the online ordering site. This is one of my favorite spots in PHL to come to when I'm in town for work. I got a shirt I love it so much. 100/10 stars if I could.

    Soy peppermint mocha and Vegan Treats Strawberry Mousse cake.
    Shannon J.

    Had a delicious soy peppermint mocha and a tasty BLAT with marble bread. All fresh ingredients.

    Swamp thing
    Katrina V.

    My sister, boyfriend and I made a pit stop at Grindcore House after having breakfast at The Dutch. It's been my sister's favorite coffee shop while she's been out in Philly, so I took her word for it. Due to the pandemic, all the ordering and paying are done online. Pretty simple and straightforward. Many of the customers pre-ordered, but we easily placed our order on the spot. The turnaround time for drinks to be made was quick. I'm all about the custom coffee drinks and wanted to try something unique to the place. The Swamp Thing totally caught my eye. The drink was an iced Americano with green mint syrup and soy creamer, so there's no way I could miss the bright minty green layer. Over time the top coffee layer mixes in with the mint syrup, which makes the top layer legitimately appear to be this murky green color. It may not sound appealing, but it tasted great. It wasn't overly sweet and had the right touch of mint that was subtle.

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    Food is excellent, staff is very friendly! Housed in a really cool building - loved the space!

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    Solid alternative to lunch meat when it comes to their sandwiches. Very fresh and well made. The store as a super cool vibe too

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    Staff is always friendly and nice. I love having a vegan option so close to my house.

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    Best vegan coffee place! Thank you guys! Always our favorite morning stop. Our little dog loves the free treats as well

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    Ask the Community - Grindcore House

    Are they still takeout only?

    Yes. There are a few sidewalk tables but you can't go inside. Staff come to the door to take orders, or you can order online.

    Do they offer donuts? If so, what's days and times are they available?

    I believe they have Dottie's donuts daily but a selection of maybe 4?

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    Two Persons Coffee - Beautiful, delicious cappuccino! Serve Passenger Coffee Roaster! Great ambiance!

    Two Persons Coffee

    4.1(48 reviews)
    0.5 miEast Passyunk Crossing
    $$

    DRINKS I had their iced mocha. I liked that it wasn't too…read moresweet, but I did not enjoy the grainy texture of the chocolate. The flavor also felt off, tasting more like binding ingredients in chocolate candy rather than a actual chocolate. FOOD Located next to Machine Shop, most guests don't come here for pastries, but they do have a limited selection of donuts and croissants. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. It's a small storefront so the line can seem quite long, but they are efficient in filtering people through. AMBIANCE Located in the Bok Building, there's ample seating in the general seating area right by and behind the storefront. The space is shared with other guests visiting Machine Shop and the stores in Bok. I saw some people working/studying, but it can get quite busy/loud. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Most people park in neighboring streets or take the bus. BATHROOMS Bathrooms are located throughout the building.

    Coffee started out acidic but not in a burn your throat kind of way. I actually quite enjoyed it…read morewith the oat milk. The acidity mellowed out as time went on and it blended more with the creaminess of the milk In a little cage before machine shop. Would order here first then bakery next time

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    Two Persons Coffee - Espresso tonic

    Espresso tonic

    Two Persons Coffee - Ahhhh the genius baked goods

    Ahhhh the genius baked goods

    Two Persons Coffee - Coffee counter to the left. Tons of seating with different varieties.

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    Coffee counter to the left. Tons of seating with different varieties.

    Enswell - Dining Room.

    Enswell

    4.3(122 reviews)
    1.5 miRittenhouse Square

    My family and I got breakfast at Enswell during our stay in Philadelphia. This swanky, hip place…read moreoffers up elevated tasty food and superb service in an exquisitely decorated, albeit small, cafe. We braved negative degree weather for the roughly 10 minute walk from our hotel. We walked in at a good time. This is the type of place where a reservation for breakfast would be required. We were sat immediately. The dining area is tight. A green velvet bench, marble tables, metal chairs, all packed into a small area. You could very well have your butt brush over the table of the patrons next to you if you have to get up for any reason. It's tight. Our server was around quickly. He was super friendly and kept things conversational, light and sophisticated. My wife ordered an iced latte, I had their hot drip coffee. For a starter, we had to try the cinnamon knot bread. While it wasn't what we were expecting, it was good. Although, we wouldn't order again. The bread is presented as a small loaf, room temperature with a cold cream cheese icing drizzled over top. The bread had a mild cinnamon flavor and was dry. It lacked the sweet, moist dough you expect from a cinnamon bread. My wife ordered the French style omelet. This had gruyere cheese and chives. Beautifully plated, perfectly cooked and the taste was spot on. It was good enough to forget that she paid $21 for just an omelet, no meat, no sides. I ordered the Eggs Benedict. Pretty standard here. The eggs had bright orange yolks which is common for farm fresh eggs. The "coffee" hollandaise didn't come across with a coffee flavor but it was rich and went well with the ham and English muffins. One thing that stuck with me was their drip coffee. Not sure if it has been a while since I had a light roast but the Rival Bros. Revolver coffee was so good, I got a bag of whole beans to bring back home with me. I may even order it again online. Enswell succeeded on all fronts. The ambiance and service was great. The decor, impeccable. The food, thoughtful and tasty. The details from the silverware to the plates added to the experience. We would come back.

    So cute inside!! We came here for happy hour and the weird gelato pairings they were doing this…read moremonth. I sampled the gelato, but stuck with cookies and cream which was delicious!! The crab fries and garlic bread are no skips. I hope to come back to try more food! We were lucky to get a table, the hostess was really nice and even found us outside to let us know we could make it! It does get really busy so I felt a bit rushed out but it was all good.

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    Enswell - Coffee bar.

    Coffee bar.

    Enswell - Interior

    Interior

    Enswell - Dining Room.

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    Dining Room.

    Grindcore House - coffee - Updated May 2026

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