I live right outside Philly, but I try to go here as much as possible. I always leave with a bag of Goshen Coffee. Some of the best coffee I've ever had. It's a great place to get coffee, eat a whoopie pie & unwind. The staff is nice, the music is not too loud and the food is great. A major plus is the vegan creamer options. It's not just store brand soy milk that's a couple days old in a dirty container. I think listening to metal while drinking coffee is awesome. Just made my plans for weekend coffee.... read more

I love this place. The food is amazing. I've been a vegan for 18 years and this is the first coffee shop I've never had to worry about what I was getting. Their creamer selection is insane!!! My only issue is the music. I enjoy metal, just not in a coffee shop. I pretty much only go to coffee shops to work on stuff or meet up with people. It gets pretty annoying trying to think or hear other people trying to talk over it. I would be here a lot more often if the music was less annoying. They have Northport Fishington snacks here which is a major bonus and a wide variety of Vegan Treats cakes. If you can handle the music, this is the best coffee shop in town. read more

Absolutely amazing food and drinks. My favorite is the seitan sandwich, it is the best vegan sandwich I've ever had!

Charming cafe with a hardcore edge: check Fresh sandwiches, made-to-order: check Perfectly ripened avocado on almost everything: check Awesome coffee, tea, and beverages: check Killer vegan desserts, like the raspberry white chocolate cheesecake: check and mate Must. come. back. immediately. read more

I've had a lot of teas, desserts, & sandwiches here. Nothing I wouldn't want again. One of the best places to get vegan dessert in the city (ever-changing selections). They always have the best Vegan Treats choices, and I think they charge less than Govinda's. Staff is cool. Music is good (a lot of punk-influenced hardcore). Local art is a plus. And they have an interesting library in the back - lots of unique books to pick through while melting into the couch with coconut-cream-spiked coffee and vegan peanut butter cheesecake. read more

Grindcore House is a great place to get coffee and listen to a interesting selection of music. Ranging from mellow indie rock to grindcore (how ironic!). The building seems very old and has a cool vibe to it. The architecture alone is reason enough to stop in for a cup of coffee. The front has one of the old wooden walk-in refrigerators and cute kitchen area. The back seating area has a homely feel to it. There is a ton of seating with several desks to do work on. The artwork throughout the place is really nice and adds even more character. I'm not sure what coffee they use, but it is fairly strong and tasty. They have a nice assortment of milk and creams available as well. I can see myself becoming a regular here, its a great atmosphere and everyone there was very nice. read more

Lovely, little, friendly, cozy corner vegan coffee shop (say that three times fast). Delicious coffee (especially iced) with a plethora of non-dairy creamer options (coconut, rice, almond) and agave syrup sweetener. Ideal for vegans and non-vegans alike. Yummy baked goods, including a citrus-basil glazed shortbread cookie that was a particular standout (who knew? give it a whirl). Sammies look totally appealing. Adore the interior and how they stayed true to the fixtures and architecture of space. Perfect neighborhood gem to get your caffeine fix. Wish this place was in my 'hood. read more

Pretty cool. I'm not vegan, but I appreciate the variety of non-dairy milk they carry. All of the plastic (lids, forks, etc) is vegan, so that's cool, too. Unique, nice little neighborhood spot. read more

Do you know how long I've waited for a decent coffee shop to pop up in my neighborhood? And a vegan one at that! Only a stones throw away from my apartment is Grindcore. My friend took me there because she heard about through word of mouth and wanted to scope it out together. At first I was hesitant - something this good could not be true, and boy was I wrong. An old building set up on a corner property, this place sticks out like a sore thumb. You step inside to beautiful hardwood floors, chalkboard menu (not yet complete but they're well on their way), a glass casing of an assortment of vegan delights (try the zucchini cake - so good), and just the staple coffee shop settings that you would find on Passyunk or West Philly. Not much seating in the front, but travel down the hallway to the back room and it opens up to a ridiculous amount of seating with a ridiculous amount of (punk/nonconformist/modern art) books. Also, if you stop on by, check out the local art that's on display. I believe the theme is/was "Love It of Hate It - Philadelphia". read more

I visited this cafe today and the staff were super friendly. Using their persuasion skills, the baristas sold me a cannoli - I just have to say that the filling in the cannoli is great! I told myself to just eat one bite, but nope, I ended up eating the whole thing and am still hungry for more. I think the coffee is a little sour and/or bitter, but it's not bad! However, I really dislike the music and do not think that the genre is most optimal for reading/studying! Overall, great place w eclectic choices of vegan treats and plenty of space to study! read more

All right, I'm moving this up to five stars. It was close, anyway, and the generous anniversary party they threw yesterday pushed them into the top category for me. They appear to have even more vegan milk choices than before, which hardly seemed possible, and the service is consistently outstanding. I don't know of an all-vegan environment anywhere that offers better value, service, and ambiance, with a splendid selection of drinks and good coffee shop-style food. Thanks, Grindcore House! read more

Our continued search for non-dairy (and thus vegan) items took us to Grindcore. What a great surprise. Others with more knowledge of the local neighborhood have commented how it is relatively out of place and I would agree but I guess I am part of the "foreign" crowd that some dislike. Staff was super friendly and answered our questions as we were first time visitors. Personally I am not vegan and I do not like the milk substitutes they offer for coffee, but that is what is available and you should know that going in. Amazing place for vegans and they will do your lattee with soy/almond milk, etc. Food was pretty tasty and we had a couple bagels with creamcheese. I recommend adding avocado to the bagel to add some extra creaminess. Book shelf in the back is very cool as well and has some very interesting reads. Radical. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! So much personality, super-cool factor, great food and coffee AND they let dogs inside!! :) I went here after a night out on the town to grab some brunch and, to be honest, I wasn't that jazzed... because it was a vegan spot, and I've had very limited experiences with vegan joints. To my surprise, my garlic hummus and avocado sandwich- the Greenwich- was to die for! The bread was fresh and soft, the hummus was perfectly made and the avocado was at its perfect level of ripeness. My iced coffee was also wonderful! My BF decided that he wanted a ginger beer (bottled), and that was even amazing! I'll have to go back before I leave Philly! :) read more

More than 3+ Stars for Grindcore but just not a 4 for me. Loved the Everything Bagel w/Cream Cheese and Chives. Coffee was good and hot. Service behind the counter was friendly and courteous. Looked in the back of the shop for a comfortable spot and found it a sea of hipsters nursing cold coffees and staring at laptops, tablets and phones. Not much happening there. Squeezed onto window front stools in front of store for the full on experience. For breakfast dessert we sampled a couple of Dotties Doughnuts. They were sweet enough, but as an un-apologetic Dun-Well Doughnut snob, I have to tell you the Dotties Doughnuts had a heaviness about them that stayed around most of the morning. Neighborhood and area is changing quickly and Grindcore will do well. Good luck parking. read more

This place is pretty great, especially for writing papers that I've been avoiding for weeks. The coffee is strong (and can be bottomless, if you choose that option). There is typically a steady stream of moderately loud hardcore music playing, which to me becomes perfectly ignorable white noise. The wifi is free and pretty reliable. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, even when the place is packed with a thousand people making detailed requests. There is a good amount of space if you're here at the right time (can get pretty busy at peak coffee hours, whatever those are). And the food is good. It can get pricey if you are getting sandwiches with fancy beverages and such, but that's because the food is fresh... it's worth it. And, most importantly of all... dogs are allowed, so I always see some puppies here! :D YAAAAY PUPPIEEEESSS read more

Holy shit this place was amazing. My first try of macadamia nut mylk and I'm obsessed. Their cream cheese coffee cake was also amazing, I inhaled it in seconds. Definitely stop by, try a Danish! I wish I had. read more

I come here often to do work out of the house. I usually hit up cafes cafes that meet a few basic, practical needs so I can zone out and get work done in a place that balances my need to 'be left alone' with my need to 'not feel isolated'. When the cafe first opened a few years ago, a lot of folks prejudged the place as 'pretentious' and complained that non-dairy milk was 'the wrong way to drink brewed coffee'. Which is a statement that sounds pretty pretentious but is more so ironic -- if you are putting milk of any sort into your coffee you are drinking coffee wrong. Dairy or not. (I said it.) And while I'm on the subject, their coffee is delicious enough to drink black. I strongly recommend the Bourbon. The music is always at a reasonable volume. Admittedly, I am already familiar with metal and punk, so the atmosphere doesn't conflict with my tastes, the noise of Coalesce is far less distracting than the sound of a blender going off every 5 minutes in many other cafes throughout the city. The staff doesn't seem to be burnt out on customer service. While the place is frequented by punks, and can be overrun with punks when there is an event in the city, the majority of the regular customers are just construction workers and families from around the neighborhood. The staff knows many of their customers by name and the whole place has a very casual, inviting vibe. I also never, ever, saw a barista recoil from a customer asking for dairy-options. Ever. I often see them apologize, even offer to reimburse customers, if they are unhappy with the non-dairy options. The only conversation I overheard from the staff regarding a customer requesting a dairy-option was a practical way to inform people about the cafe being vegan before they order. So no dirty looks or smack-talk when non-vegan customers make themselves known. It doesn't happen. Just the opposite. read more

Amazing Counter Culture coffee, friendly staff, delicious food, ample seating. Definitely worth going to this beautiful area of the city. Highly recommend an espresso to truly experience the coffee. But leave with a macadamia milk mocha, you won't regret it. read more

Rockstar quality bagels and cream cheese. All vegan, all awesome. Great coffee, great atmosphere, solid hours which make it extremely reliable for a late afternoon tea or coffee. They have sammies and small fare but nothing meal-worthy. I can't say that I've ever had anything but bagels, though. Worth it. I recommend everyone filter through here on a Saturday morning with high expectations. read more

First of all I want to say that I do not consider this a bad place, for all of you that think three-star ratings mean "hated it." I am also quite conscious of the fact that I would be viewed by many as a poop for criticizing an all-vegan coffeehouse for not having any dairy whatsoever. One could have a valid argument in saying this is like criticizing Chanel for not carrying cheap handbags, i.e. "it's just not what they do." Nonetheless I would humbly suggest to the folks at Grindcore that having some non-vegan options would expand their customer base. It's possible that's not what they're interested in and maybe the business serves a dual purpose as some sort of vegan activist community hub. At the end of the day, though, everyone has to make a living and I just can't deal with soy lattes. Even B2 is "too vegan" for me, but I know that I can at least go there and put cream in my coffee. Why not have some locally-sourced, organic milk and other dairy around? Well whatever, Grindcore, go on with your bad selves. There is certainly a preponderance of dreadlocks here but I found the atmosphere to be welcoming. Friendly baristas. I guess I wasn't even thinking about how my latte was obviously going to have soymilk in it when I ordered it. For what it was it was alright, but not as good as a normal latte. I also ordered a peanut butter brownie, which was sweet in kind of an unnatural way and the texture of the thing was a little "off." I sampled my boyfriend's bagel with sundried tomato "cream cheese." This is a product that lends itself to veganization more easily and wasn't too bad. The total of my items came to $7.02 and I paid with a $10. When this sort of thing happens at coffeeshops usually they give you the penny or two, but not here. I received exactly $2.98 in change. Again maybe this is a thing I can't strictly criticize them for but I was annoyed to receive all that change. If I were a vegan punk activist I'd happily pedal there on my bike, ignoring any stop signs that might get between me and my soy. But since I'm not I'll respectfully stay away for the most part. read more

I stop by Grindcore House most mornings. Here's what I like: -They serve cold brewed iced coffee-- the most delicious of all iced coffee. -I like the espresso that they serve -They have friendly, cheerful baristas who always make my Iced Americano exactly as I prefer it -They have fair prices and a good selection of regular baked goods and treats. I rarely indulge but when I do it is always worth it. -Very good quality bread and delicious spreads -I stick to a touch of soy milk in my Americano, but I do appreciate the availability of other alternative milks. -Lastly, I truly admire the tone of Grindcore House's politics! Not preachy by any means. The place is friendly and warm. Keep up the good work Grindcore House! I always see a variety of people in the morning, so keep doing what you do. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. The owners clearly understand what tastes good. The sandwiches are spot on. I think I've had every single one on the menu and they're all good. They use high quality bread and, if you're taking it to-go, they'll wrap the sandwich in a cute, black-and-white paper. From outside to in, the sandwich is delightful! The vegan desserts are also delicious -- they come from various different local vegan bakeries and there's a wonderful, varied selection: sweet potato chocolate-chip blondies, chocolate-peanut butter cheesecake, pumpkin bread, ginger snap cookies, zucchini bread, apple spice muffins, etc. Because it's in a very residential neighborhood, street parking is easy to find and free. If I lived closer, I would go here more often. Because I don't live close, I end up buying several items to take home with the intention of savoring them throughout the week. Embarrassingly, they usually don't make it past that day.... read more

I really like grindcore house. They've got great coffee and lots of delicious teas, and bagels that are simply awesome and a variety of vegan cream cheeses that they blend with various tasty ingredients (I believe they do this). I've never been to a place with so many vegan cream options (coconut milk and rice milk are especially good), and they always have agave. It's wonderful. My issue with the place (and it is a personal thing, but what isn't?) is that I can only go fairly early in the morning. When I've been there later, the music is louder and awful. I went with a friend once and she couldn't stay focused on the book she was reading, but rather kept laughing at the death metal (I guess) that was playing. And it wasn't funny; she just wanted to leave. Mornings are really nice though. I can enjoy the place then, and it is indeed very homey, there are a lot of good books and local activist literature on the shelves, and the baristas are always incredibly friendly. read more

They get 5 stars because their stuff tastes great, not because it's all vegan. We stopped in here for breakfast on a Saturday morning and I happened to run into one of my friends outside. He recommended the kropotchkin sandwich. As we walked in, quickly the dessert case caught our attention. Even though the plan was breakfast, we knew dessert would follow. I started with a cup of coffee, my standard. I pretty much always drink my coffee black because I want to taste it. This cup did the trick for me. It wasn't thin or overly bitter, just nice and balanced. I knew I'd be having espresso after it. My kropotchkin was delicious. Such a fresh tasting sandwich. It had a fair amount of ingredients which I can't recall, but suffice to say, it's well worth it. Oh and that espresso doppio, yeah it was pulled perfectly. Nice crema on top and just like their other brew, this one had great balance. Finally, our dessert, the vegan cheesecake with raspberries was highly decadent and delicious. This place hits, big-time. Bonus points it's close to my home. read more

I don't like going places where you feel judged. This is a pretentious place with rude staff. Plus the coffee is bad.

This is a great little cafe tucked into the south eastern area of Philly. I've been a few times and it always has a good amount of people in it, but also at least one table free. They have great selections for food and sandwiches. I always like what I get - fresh ingredients and great combinations of food. Coffee is quite good too - has a full flavor. I'm also a fan of the set-up: there's a front room and back room, so the back room doesn't have any of the noise from ordering/prepping orders. It's a cozy place, but good for small groups and working alone. Definitely try it out. When I'm in the area, I end up there at least once. read more

I searched Yelp to find a few spots near my office where I could have lunch. I went today and truly enjoyed my lunch! I had the Greenwich sandwich - avocado, tomato, lettuce, spinach, hummus and cucumber. I also had the banana and chocolate chip bread which was moist and tasty! Next time I'll try the hot drinks. I'll definitely be a regular. read more

I love Grindcore House. I only eat the everything bagel with peanut butter, which is a fantastic combination. Their bagels are truly special, 100% vegan, and don't leave me feeling like I have a rock in my stomach ( like many bagels do) Hot chocolate is amazing as well. It is creamy with your choice of vegan "milk", on the sweeter side rather than chocolate flavor, and is topped with a huge marshmallow. I've considered asking to buy a few marshmallows (2-3) to take with me because I like to make hot chocolate at home. Nothing puts a conscience at peace than a guilt free marshmallow. read more

This place was my first impression of the veg scene in Philly. 6 months later and I live a couple blocks away. With honest to god some of the best deli sandwiches you will find, veg or not, friendly staff, and a killer atmosphere, this is definitely a place to hit up. read more

I used to frequent this establishment often even after they raised prices but after they seemed to have cute their cake sizes in half, I will not be anymore. The $4-$5 for a cake that someone can eat in about 5 bites is ridiculous. Staff is friendly depending on the day and I would rather go someone where they look please to have me spending my money there. ***Update, The manager personally emailed me about my review upset about the lackluster service I had received and wanted to try and make it right. It was really unexpected of him to do that but much appreciated. I decided to give it another try and had a great experience. I've gone back several times and will continue to go back because this place really is something special. *** read more

Coffee is pretty good and that sandwich with the hummus, cucumber, lettuce etc is excellent. I'm a fan of punk so I deal with grindcores music just fine and sometimes they throw on some gems but there have been occasions that the music is just too loud in the back area. It should be background, not overpowering. read more

Lovely little place. Great coffee and lattes. Sandwiches were delicious, but it's all about that bread! They also do different types of iced teas daily - I love the grapefruit varieties. I went in once and realized I'd forgotten my wallet after ordering. They let me have the drink on the house, and I paid them for it later. Awesome! read more

I love Grindcore House so, so, much. I never drink hot coffee so having something that stays tasty even when watered down is important and the coffee here holds up, in my opinion. I've only tried the prairie fire sandwich, but it was great. gooey and toasty and chock full of avocado & tomatoes. The wonderful baked goods (vegan treats and flax your head are my favorites) are tough to choose from but I've never been disappointed. The staff is friendly and I never have felt like I'm being a bother by just being there like I've felt at some other coffee shops. Whenever I have friends in town we end up there in the morning and then sometimes later in the day for an afternoon coffee & cookie. I like that it's close to my house and love that everything I've tried from there has been excellent. I just wanna sit outside or on the couch and drink endless iced chai tea with vanilla for the rest of the time I live in philly. read more

I love this place. I lived in Philadelphia for 2 years and unfortunately I did not learn about GRINDCORE until my last 6 months. My friend and I run a clothing brand together and we would meet there weekly. I love the bottomless coffee and the Emma's Delight(Tofurky sandwich). The buckeyes are amazing!! And so are all the cakes. When I first started going they had a gallery of Bat related art. Always have art on the walls and awesome music. I have yet to find a comparable place in Brooklyn. Nobody does it like Grindcore! read more

They want to trot out this little "punk/hardcore" gimmick but underneath all the frills they are one of the worst coffee shops in the area. They have terrible coffee/espresso. Try ordering an americano, it will taste simultaneously weak and muddy. I also find it very ironic that a cafe who pretends to care about people has no rewards program for customers. The only redeeming quality is that they are open later than most cafes, but who really cares about that when all the products are expensive and shitty. They can take their vegan donuts and shove them up their ass, they suck too! Seriously go to Herman's or go to Shot Tower. Fuck this place! read more

Vegetarian grindcore at its finest! The meat- and dairy-free vegan options available for their food options offers exceptional tasting options without the loss of palatableness. Despite what the logo may imply, Grindcore House is a quiet shop, offering relaxed seating in the back offer a little getaway for reading or writing, or simply making a post via Yelp. Free Wi-Fi with a complaisant & good-natured staff provide an excellent environment that will calm the soul one cup of coffee at a time. read more

Love the hole-in-the-wall, Brooklyn-esque, black and white pictures on the wall accompanied by metal music, and the plushy armchairs and rickety tables throughout. Prices are decent. Coffee is amazing. Lattes have different syrups to try from. Pastries and scones and iced teas on display are a nice treat. Friendly staff, warm and welcoming vibe, free WiFi, chill. What more can you ask for? Will definitely be back here to try their bagel sandwiches and homemade pastries and maybe post up with a book for an hour or two. read more

One of my favorite Saturday stops. I always get the WW everything bagel toasted with house-made garlic hummus, cuke, tomato, red onion with a Dottie's Donut and iced coffee on the side. The thing I love about this place is the consistency, the customer service, and the overall clientele. Pretty mellow and overall easy to spend hours with/in. read more

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I like this place more each time I walk in, prices are great and staff is friendly. The coffee and lattes are really good. Try a bagel with one of their varieties of flavored cream cheese, an everything bagel with jalapeno cream cheese is my favorite. read more

I found this place while waiting for my oil change! How lucky am I?! I ordered a iced chai latte and a Greenwich which had salad, tomato, cucumber avocado and hummus (you can go wrong adding avocado to any food!). This place is a vegan place and eating there made me feel very healthy! The food was good and the price was reasonable. I will definitely go back to Grindcore house. read more

Grindcore House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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