Service: I came in around 1pm and it wasn't busy i was able to find a table to sit/done at. The food came out quickly. Ambiance: it wasn't a busy time so it wasn't loud. I was able to listen to my personal music and study. Food: the Capri pesto is AMAZING!! It's so savory and tasty that I ordered it twice lol. The latte was nice. read more

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Adorable neighbor coffee shop with a super friendly staff. My Americano was hot and fresh. Great way to start the day in the city of brotherly love! read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Hot Americano - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Grilled cheese and tomato soup is good. Coffee is good. Environment is nice and relaxing. read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was running errands around Passyunk and wanted to take a coffee break. I walked into Ground Up and was pleasantly surprised it was fairly spacious inside. I only ordered iced decaf Americano, but saw that they had some breakfast menu. I would like to try their breakfast menu next time. Iced Americano was made well, and the service was good. I saw many neighbourhood people were coming in and seemed like the workers knew enough of their customers. read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I had high hopes for this place because of how cute the outside is. The coffee was subpar because my hot dirty chai and iced mocha just tasted like espresso. I was hoping for some spiced flavor. The long sandwiches were kind of mid and bland. I had to drench my sandwich in hot sauce for some flavor. Compared to all the cafes in Philly, I just know there's a few with better coffee and sandwiches. Also, there were a lot of flies in the seating area, although it was inside and in the back. I did like how each table had a cup of cute questions to ask your companions. read more

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I was so impressed with this establishment today. I think the name of the shop is misleading since it is so much more than just a coffee shop. While they do serve Elixir coffee and other drinks, they have a full food menu unlike most other "coffee shops." They have sandwiches and granola and a variety of pastries. As someone who always is on the hunt for the perfect egg and cheese, I was so excited to try one where the egg was fried (not baked) and the cheese was perfectly melted on top. This seems like the perfect neighborhood spot and they offer takeout as well. Service was timely and they have books for adults/kids to occupy you while you wait (such a clever idea!) read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Avocado sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Decided to pop in today after an early appointment and could not be more satisfied. The place is very cute and cozy, definitely seems to be a neighborhood staple. The service was great and super quick. I unfortunately only had enough time to order a bacon, egg, and cheese but it was delicious. Will definitely be coming back to try more items! read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Bacon Egg and Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Consistently the best breakfast sandwich in the neighborhood!! I love ordering from here. The seasonal drink options are also always great and fun to try! Today they drew a little snowman on my bag. So cute!! read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A cute coffee shop with a cozy vibe in my neighborhood. I love the music playlist. All the staff are friendly and sweet. The coffee is delicious, and the parfait is yummy. It's my new spot to get my work done read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After having the worst customer service experience at Philly bagels up the street, I searched for another affordable and yummy looking bfast spot. AND I FOUND IT! The atmosphere was so nice, I was greeted upon arrival, the prices online matched the store, and the food was DELISHHH. Highly recommend if in the area. I had the lox bagel, iced coffee and pumpkin bread read more

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Horrible customer service. I work nearby and visited this shop twice. Both times greeted by Elizabeth, who greets me with no smile, very dismissive. They gave me hard time bc I asked for extra sugar because you can not modify your drink. "We don't add sugar, because it's sweet enough already. So we just have you guys ask for it on the side" It's my preference so it shouldn't matter if I'm willing to pay. The second time I came will be the last, walked to be greeted by Elizabeth with a straight face, I asked for liquid sugar, she respond "what?" I repeated "May I have a little more extra sugar added?" Elizabeth handed me the bottle and walked away. Horrible service she's lucky I didn't return the energy. Never returning again. PLEASE THINK TWICE ABOUT VISITING THIS SHOP IF YOU ARE BLACK! read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - They gave me hard time bc I asked for extra sugar. PLEASE THINK TWICE ABOUT VISITING THIS SHOP IF YOU ARE BLACK! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ground Up is a cute coffee shop on East Passyunk with nice indoor seating and one outdoor table for two. We came on a weekday morning and they had a good crowd. I think they use Elixir coffee which I always enjoy. We each ordered iced oat lattes - both were good, but the ice was mostly melted before walking out the door. Not a huge deal as we just added more when we got home. They have a great selection of flavors to add, including white chocolate and toasted coconut - our choices today. Would return and hang out in their space with some food next time. read more

Great little neighborhood coffee spot. Excellent coffee and super friendly staff. Bacon egg and cheese croissant was really good as well. Parking is tough, but worth it. read more

Absolutely loved this little cafe. The ambiance is very homey! Seems like a place I'd enjoy studying or working remotely from. I ordered a coffee, a croissant with ham, cheese, and egg as well as some pastries. Everything was enjoyable and fresh. The service was quick and kind! Would return any day! read more

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Ground Up Cafe is a great neighborhood spot. I go regularly for their sandwiches. I like their chicken salad on either a wrap or croissant the best! I also order the tuna salad sandwich regularly. And sometimes I order the BLT or bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant...both of those sandwiches are good, too! The think I appreciate the most is the consistency of how the chicken salad and tuna salad are made. You always know what you're going to get. It's not like some places where the consistency or flavors change day by day. So hats off to the Ground Up team for doing what they do so well! Ground Up has a solid base of regular customers, which I think speaks highly of the cafe. Also, I like the music they play - Whoever picks the music has great taste! read more

Maybe they were out of the correct bread but this flimsy white bread did not suit the sandwich well. I would maybe try again because the ingredients tasted good but I couldn't eat this caprese sandwich today :( too mushy read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Caprese Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stumbled upon this adorable place today! A hidden gem in South Philly! Adorable tables, succulents, placemats, and the most friendly staff! They have a pretty big menu for a quaint coffee shop! I got a vanilla iced latte which was amazing! The avocado toast was layered with goodness! Delicious bread stacked with pesto, fresh tomato, chunks of mozzarella, avocado, and a balsamic glaze! I added a fried egg which was only a $1 dollar up charge! No-brainer! Can't wait to come back to try other menu items! read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great breakfast and coffee! I ordered the lox bagel and a vanilla coffee and both were great. The breakfast sandwiches are very large so it's a good deal for the price. We ordered on a delivery app and it came pretty quickly. I would definitely order from here again! Solid coffee and food. read more

Eh. I tried again and again to love the food, but it's mediocre at best. Same goes for the coffee. Meh.

New review: similar to my old one: I LOVE ground up! The owner, Jen, is so sweet and an incredibly hard worker. To see her make it through the COVID pandemic is more than wonderful. They are fast and their food and coffee is EXCELLENT. For breakfast I love the wraps, the hoagie with potatoes on it is *fire* and if you want something extra yummy and greasy you got to try the ham and egg croissant with an egg on it!!!! The pastries are great. They are what you think of when you get that type of pastry- I love the chocolate scone- especially heated up a bit. For lunch the chicken salad is maybe the best I've had. Also, I would bring in my dog, Winnie, and she'd always give a treat and a pet. Please check out ground up- they are also excellent for ordering online for pickup or delivery. My wife orders on Grubhub and they are pretty quick and easy for delivery. Just check it out. You won't be disappointed! My older review: Ground up coffee shop is my #1 go to for coffee, morning treats and breakfast in this area. During this crazy pandemic small independently owned businesses are struggling. Ground up is being incredibly safe and the owner is the best! I just send her a text with my order and walk on over to pick it up. I have my dog with me and she always gives Winnie a treat (she asks first the first few times, but now knows it's ok). She takes payment using Venmo, so it's so incredibly safe and easy! Her pastries are standard morning staple pastries, and all delicious. I don't know why but I'm addicted to the chocolate chip scones. My daughter loves the croissants. The HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT WITH AN EGG is the best! I don't know why more people don't put an egg in a ham and cheese croissant. It's so delicious! She also makes killer egg and cheese on long roll breakfast sandwiches. I am usually there for morning coffee, but I got her chicken salad sandwich the other day and THAT WAS DELISH! She also makes her own pumpkin bread, highly recommended...Before the 2020 coronavirus pandemic Ground Up was such a sweet, quiet nice coffee shop to sit in (and I can't wait for things to be safe for that to happen again soon!). I would 100% recommend Ground Up as your go to local breakfast and lunch place. Support small business. Support local. Enjoy your morning coffee and treat! read more

Phenomenal coffee shop! Their customer service is always above and beyond! Plus my dog always insists on stopping in since he gets a treat every time. I always recommend them to people! read more

The perfect little coffee and breakfast sandwich spot. I love coming here on weekend mornings, ordering a coffee and sandwich, and sitting with my boyfriend playing the conversation game they have on the tables. It is the perfect way to start a great day. read more

Best in the city. Amazing location and ambiance. Options to sit inside or outside. Staff always welcoming, helpful, and friendly. Exactly what you want from a phenomenal local coffee shop. read more

THE BEST chicken salad ever! This is a great place to work from during the day. Great atmosphere and music. The staff is very friendly.

All time favorite place to get coffee in philly. The service is always so friendly and kind. I haven't been here in a minute and was happy to stop by to grab some coffees and pastries to-go read more

Ground Up Cafe & Coffee - Pastries to-go, two coffees - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love this place. Not many places make such a good impression on me that I a) review them and b) plan to visit them regularly c) am willing to walk to from my house. Ground Up thus far has been making its way up my list and I don't think it's going to stop very soon. The owner does a Saturday breakfast special each week and even though I'm usually pretty picky when it comes to food I have loved every one I've gotten. read more

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Great spot for breakfast sandwiches and pastries! The food is always hot and delicious. Bonus is delivery through grub hub which was clutch during some early days of parenthood. read more

Go to breakfast spot!!!!!!!!!!! Really good food and coffee, hard to find both in Philly. Fast delivery too- read more

My favorite coffee shop! Super cute and incredibly delicious sandwiches. Everyone is so friendly and I will go back every single time!!

Ground Up is my #1 go to. At first, I would have bacon, egg and cheese on a croissant nearly every single morning. I think it's the only thing that got me through the Covid shut down. I had something to look forward to every day! After that, I moved on to avocado toast, nearly every single day for probably two years! The pesto and the balsamic... it's just the most amazing combination. And the bread she uses is perfect. Recently, I've gone gluten free, and it generally sucks, but Ground Up has really worked with me create delicious options. Heck, sometimes I just get peanut butter and jelly's from there somehow when they make it it always taste better. For beverages I love just a black iced coffee but if I'm really looking for something special, the dirty chai is to die for! read more

I love this place. I order their bacon, egg, and cheese and their tomato, arugula, red onion, and cream cheese sandwiches the most frequently. The egg and cheese is prepared excellently. The ingredients, especially the veggies, are always fresh. The coffee is from "Elixir" and, while it was my first time having them (I've heard a lot) I was very impressed! The croissants are also delicious. I've been going back at least once a week or so for breakfast. Only very small issues are preventing me from 5 stars. I think the quality of their bagels could be better and that the ordering process could be a bit more organized. The menus I see online versus on paper are a bit different, and I've seen a few different phone numbers being used. Additionally, and this is just a pet peeve of mine, when I call ahead, Ground Up responds with "Hello?" as though I have the wrong number. Try a greeting like "Hi this is Ground Up!" so I'm comfortable moving the conversation along. But hey, the great tasting food, deserts, and drinks is all I really need for a good restaurant. read more

For the longest time I had no idea this coffee shop was here, as it's on a quieter block of East Passyunk that I don't often walk down. I'm so glad I checked it out because my experience there was fantastic. It's very relaxed and quiet (read: not blaring loud music), the baristas were super nice, their coffee was delicious (I had a latte and my friend said her chai was the best she's ever had), and I have been daydreaming about the gooey perfection of their bacon egg & cheese on an english muffin sandwich ever since. Highly recommend! read more

I really wanted to like this place. It's a little basic inside. I ordered a tea drink, and they just poured water and milk in the cup and put a tea bag in, so it wasn't steeped at all, and it just tasted like warm milk. Also they couldn't figure out how to give me correct change, so I had to tell the cashier a couple times what change I was owed. read more

Due to Covid , this location does not allow anyone to enter. It would be best to order your coffee prior to arriving so that a staff member can quickly bring it out for you. I want to visit this place when it opens up because it looked very cute from the outside! The worker was super sweet and saw me with my dog and gave me doggy treats as well. I definitely plan on going here again when I return to Philadelphia read more

Im really glad to see small shops still open for business during the pandemic, and the location of this place is gorgeous. The storefront of this place looks very pleasant and I love the aesthetics. Ordered a cold brew and an iced mocha. I think the cold brew was smooth, but was a tad water down but nevertheless I think it's still worth getting. It might have been just water downed from the ice really... Other than that I have no complaints! The mocha is pleasant and not overly caked with overly sweet chocolate It was the perfect espresso, milk and chocolate ratio. This was great to have in a warm afternoon August summers day. Definitely would love to come here again and recommend it! read more

My new fav coffee shop! Very spacious, good prices and very good coffee! Can't wait to come back here!

What a cute little cafe. I appreciate this spot for the location and delightful array of baked goodies. Had a quick coffee break and breakfast sandwich after a morning run. I will actually come back just for a chance to sit and have a cup of Java while having a relaxed conversation with whosoever is with me. read more

Ground Up is my go to breakfast or lunch spot. Their food is always so fresh and delicious! If you like chicken salad, they have the best in the world! Warning: it'll ruin all other chicken salad for you, it's that good! They also have a full coffee bar with all of the options you want. I highly recommend this spot for all of your breakfast and lunch needs! read more

Was talking with a friend who's a bit of a local foodie, he said "you know who makes great breakfast sandwiches on east passyunk? That coffee shop Ground Up" its funny I almost finished his sentence as I had just discovered this place a few months prior and have always enjoyed their food. I guess the secret is out, Ground Up, great breakfast and coffee! read more

Delicious food & great atmosphere! The coffee is great as well. They have coloring books and conversation starters would be really cute for a first date. read more