Charming industrial cafe with lots of natural light and open space. I stopped in to grab a quick iced latte and would definitely come back. The atmosphere was very pleasant and food looked & smelled great. The iced latte was good too. Nice strong coffee flavor! read more

Gryphon Cafe - 12oz iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came on a Saturday later in the morning and it was Very busy. There are lots of seats and tables but it was already busy when I got here so next time I'll come earlier. The service was very friendly and I got all of my order in a timely manner. I really enjoyed the iced latte however my sandwich was just ok! Next time I'll just come back for the coffee and the vibes :) There's free WiFi for guest as well as a restroom read more

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We came early on a Saturday morning when it was still quiet and it was the best. Service was friendly and helpful (also, patient). We ordered a toast, a breakfast sandwich, a latte and a drip coffee because it came with the bag of beans we also got. The drip wasn't bad, though I don't usually opt for drip when I go out for coffee. The latte was dusted with cinnamon, unexpectedly, but it was nice. We were about half way through our coffees and our food came out. I got the salmon toast, which was perfect. Perfect amount of capers and onions on top and the bread wasn't rock hard or sandwich soft. The egg sandwich was egg and cheese on toasted bread but somehow it was still better than I make at home. I really enjoyed my time here, lots of little windows next to tables so you get to feel cozy and at the same time get your vitamin d. read more

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Came here on a Saturday morning. I was able to find street parking relatively easy and the location looked safe. The only reason I mention security is because last time in Kensington I did not have a safe experience. The place had a few patrons and it was so quiet. Service was polite and quick. If you sit near the window I would recommend waving at the cat who has his chill spot on the window across the street. I also ordered just a breakfast sandwich on sourdough and "sugar Town" made out of cream cheese, smoked wild salmon, capers. Both were good! I would definitely come back. read more

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Plenty of seating. The almond croissant looked huge, I didn't end up grabbing but plan to in the future. Not sure which coffee beans they use, but my drip coffee was amazing. Service was nice! The first time I wanted to try Gryphon Cafe, they were closed due to short staffing. This time, they didn't have kitchen staff to order savory items. I hope they get the help they need! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gryphon cafe is a very spacious coffee shop that has a cool rustic feel to the place. It's a decent size spot for cafes in Philadelphia. With traditional seating or you can sit on one of their couches they have. The menu features all of your favorite coffee items. They also have bagels, sandwiches, pastries, and a yogurt bowl to choose from for food options. This is a great and friendly neighborhood spot to grab coffee or take and and relaxing to spend some time. read more

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I came to this cafe with a friend on a Sunday morning for breakfast. I really liked their variety of drinks and food. The indoor decor was great there were lots of seats and people were studying nearby at the tables. Probably my favorite part is the interior it has a very vintage feel while still modern which is expected in Fishtown. As for food I ended up getting the lavender lemonade which was extremely sweet but still refreshing. I opted for The Oxford breakfast sandwich - switched out prosciutto for bacon arugula, rustic cheese blend on a Philly muffin. My food was pretty good. The bread tasted fresh and bacon was good. The arugula was on the side. Thought for sure they'd put it on the sandwich but I just put a few leaves there myself. I plucked off a star for service. For some reason our food took a bit longer than I'd expect for a breakfast sandwich. Also my friend's food took even longer and she only got some toast with spread on it. Service felt a bit disjointed while there but it certainly didn't ruin the visit. I'd come back here. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich - Oxford - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Large space to work and coffee was beyond tasty! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE ALMOND JOY LATTE! Service was quick and easy read more

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Fantastic service!!!! I had an espresso con panna and the espresso was bright and strong. For lunch, I had the chicken salad and it was excellent. 10/10 would recommend!!! The internet was a bit spotty but surely an easy fix. Vibes definitely reminded me of a cafe in the Lower East Side of NYC. Would definitely recommend!!!! Hidden gem in Kensington! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Chicken Salad - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Had an extremely rude interaction with the barista today and won't be back. I ordered a small Americano with milk and tip. When I get it, it is full to the brim (overspilling) and has no milk. Since it's not safe to walk with boiling hot liquid spilling over, and I want to stir it, I ask her politely if she minds giving me a larger cup. She gives it with attitude. I pour it in the larger cup, clean up the spill and realize I need a larger lid too, which she blatantly rolls her eyes at me when I ask. I then tell her I only asked for a larger cup because she didn't give me milk like I asked so this way I have space to pour milk in (btw, I didn't even bother asking her to correct the mistake and add milk, thinking I'd rather add it at home since any request is clearly excruciating for her.) She again gives me a dirty look and says "okay" and rolls her eyes again. Having worked in food service I honestly have low expectations but this was ridiculous. There was one other customer, I asked politely and only had to ask because of her mistake. Please do better - there are plenty of local coffee shops, I truly appreciate each one but it gets difficult to patronize one when I'm treated horribly for no reason. read more

The coffee was great! I got an iced vanilla latte and was definitely pleased! I will say though, that the chicken sandwich was not good. The chicken had a weird taste, smell, and look to it. I was disgusted and had to throw the chicken out. Besides that, the service was great and the vibe inside was so cute! A great place to get work done or go for a catch up with an old friend :) read more

Used to love it here but they literally NEVER are serving food. I've gone at 9am and 12pm and it doesn't seem to matter. They tell me they stopped serving food just before I got there. Makes no sense. Giving 2 stars because the coffee is good and like the environment. read more

Pretty spacious coffee shop attached to an apartment complex. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. Good spot to study or read since they have free wifi, but note hours, they close very early. Coffee is good, but not amazing. The small size is 8oz which should be the size of a macchiato or shot of espresso, not the size of a latte. Personally, there are other coffee shops in the area that I like better, but this is not a bad option! read more

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Had the Mazagran and the Brie and Fig toast! Loved it! Friendly and attentive staff! Love the 300 year old textiles building. Nice, quiet, peaceful ambience. read more

This place is a gem! Great coffee and bites. Also a great place to get out of the house and get some work done for remote workers.

Excellent coffee and fancier coffee drinks too. Kind staff. A very nice space to hang out or work. Definitely recommend!

10/10. I can say I've tried a lot of coffee shops in Philadelphia and this one is by far the best coffee in the area of Fishtown

Solid place to sit, study, and have a cup of coffee. The floor plan is spacious and doesn't feel too tight like you're sitting in someone's space. I had one of their sandwiches which was just OK and a bit overpriced, but overall good for a coffee shop. read more

Gryphon Cafe - a cup of coffee on a saucer - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This coffee shop is sucha vibe! The outdoor seatings are great with a nice view. I ordered iced PB&J latte from Rob and it absolutely did not disappoint. They have a few unique choices to pick and I will def be back! read more

Great atmosphere for working on your computer or reading. Really peaceful and pleasant. The food options are solid too. Great fig and brie toast and nice herbal tea options. I only wish they'd stay open later than 3pm! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Brie and fig toast. So good! - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cute coffee shop located in a convenient spot off Front Street in Fishtown. The vibe is pretty relaxing - love the high ceilings, cozy places to sit, and unique wooden coffee bar. Though I found this spot during covid and haven't been able to enjoy sitting inside and drinking my coffee, I look forward to bringing my laptop here to get some work done in the future! read more

Gryphon Cafe - a view of the counter - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I walk past here almost everyday and I think I tried to come in 5 days in a row and literally every single time the store was randomly closed due to a water issue or just it being closed during posted business hours. (Maybe no employees?? I have no idea) When I finally came in the coffee was okay, honestly it wasn't anything to write home about.. considering there's so many coffee places in the area I don't think this would be at the top of my list. But it wasn't BAD either. I don't know if all the employees were new at the time but I ordered a latte and they brought me a cold brew, whatever not a big deal.. But it just wasn't that good either. Like I said I think all the employees were new at the time, but they all also seemed panicked. I felt kinda bad. I really enjoyed their red pepper sandwich's as well but every single time it was made differently. The first time it was perfect. So I came back specifically for the sandwich but the second time it was literally just a huge slice of tomato and barely any red pepper. I gave this place at least 5 tries before calling it quits. I hate to give a small business a bad review but like I said, there's other places in the area with better coffee. read more

The coffee is OK, but not worth the racist and passive aggressive barista service. I walked in this morning and greeted the barista saying "good morning "he looked me dead in the eye and said nothing at all. I ordered my coffee and a pastry, still said nothing to me but my total in a deadpan tone. I thank him and walk away( still no reaction) then a white customer behind me approaches him and this barista literally comes to life. Stops reading his book, gets up from the stool he sat on our entire (if you want to call it) interaction, and says "hello what can I get for you this morning? " It's 2023, we need to leave this behavior in the 50s read more

Cute spot, but pretentious. I went to pick up an order and it took a long time for anyone to even acknowledge my presence. When the young man noticed me and spoke, he asked what I needed without a hello. The two baristas worked on 3 drinks in the time that I was there and must've had a strict policy of not talking to or greeting anyone unless they could serve them. I don't know; it seemed weird and inhospitable. I won't go back, but in this neighborhood, they'll keep chugging along. College kids love that sh*t. read more

Doesn't say anything on their website about the kitchen being closed at two everything on the websites says 3 PM I only had 15 minutes to grab lunch and went all the way there to be told the kitchen closes at 2pm and it was 1:58. poor management. will not be going back. read more

The manager Rob is Awesome! The ambiance is warm and inviting and the other staff members are super friendly. Great selection of coffee and danishes and other breakfast/lunch options. read more

This place is my new favorite coffee shop in the area. Good coffee, great service, great environment. It felt cozy and homey. The seating isn't too crowded together so you feel like you have plenty of room to work with (a luxury at a neighborhood coffee spot). Will be coming back here over and over! read more

I'm currently completing an analysis of Almond Milk Lattes in Philadelphia (I'm equally passionate about tacos!- see my previous reviews). Gryphon has THE BEST almond milk latte anywhere I've ever been! Their lattes are very coffee forward, slightly gritty, and perfectly delicious. In addition... the croissants... Oh My God! I was meeting a friend at Gryphon one evening and (as they were about to close), we were offered 6 croissants each (for free!!). I ate them all before the sun came up the next morning. I can't say that'll happen to you (the free thing) but I can def recommend that you buy one. I am a current Teach for America Corps Member (TFA shares a building w/ Gryphon) and I'm forced to come here every couple months for Saturday seminars... waking up early to sit in overly air-conditioned rooms is dreadful (no shade to TFA) but getting my 2 Gryphon lattes (breakfast and lunch) makes it all worth it. Finally, the vibe is perfectly minimalist, perfectly hipster/ steampunk (tho no one there is a snobby asshole). Awesome spot, worth a trip to fishtown for sure. read more

Strolled by this lil cafe on my way to Salon Indy and I'm so glad I popped in! I was immediately greeted by two baristas. The high ceilings and modern but cozy industrial vibes of the cafe were enticing. The baristas spoke to me like we'd been friends for a while and the pleasant casual conversation made me come make this review! The coffee was tasty (an iced coffee) and you've gotta try the cinnamon croissant! read more

Loved the coffee and the sandwiches .portion sizes are good . The atmosphere is very modern and mature crowd ! Loved the customer service as well Strongly recommend One minus - no wheelchair ramp. read more

I came in to order one coffee... nothing special. Literally just a plain old coffee. There was no coffee. The place was entirely empty outside of one customer that the associate was talking with, and yet it took about 5 minutes for him to even ask me if I wanted anything. Mind you, this was the first time I've been to this cafe. It is a cafe, right? Just curious because I feel like most cafes have coffee readily available. Finally, after the barista slowly finished up a conversation, he looked at me like I was the rude one. Then he took my order. BREWED the coffee because none was available. After I got my coffee, I wanted to put some cream or milk in it. There was none. I got over it and drank it black. No biggie... except there was a layer of coffee grounds floating and on the bottom of the drink. Get it together. read more

I was at a meeting nearby and needed an afternoon pick-me-up. I spotted the sign on the corner pointing to Gryphon Cafe so I ran across the street to check it out. The space is open and industrial-looking - a fun place for a meeting or to get some work done. I had the cold brew and have to say I wasn't crazy about it. It could just be that it was my third coffee of the day so my body was trying to tell me something. It wouldn't stop me from going again to try another beverage. The baked goods looked amazing and the barista said they stock them from Machine Shop. The everything seasoning-topped bagels and breads looked delish. There was also a big bowl of fresh fruit by the counter so I picked up a couple pieces for home. Solid coffee shop and I'd love to get back for another visit sometime. read more

My favorite spot to stop and grab a quick latte on my way to work. Very friendly staff and amazing coffee. The pastries are always fresh. Just a little upset they are closed on Sundays. read more

Great coffee shop with good coffee and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're looking for place to get some work done.

Great "hidden" coffeeshop! I was blown away by the PB&J (iced) latte and was so sad with it being my last day in Philly for a while. I also got the Oxford breakfast sandwich which was good. It wasn't greasy as many breakfast sandwiches can be. My only complaint was I wish it was bigger. I'll definitely be back as it is the perfect spot for a morning of work or reading. I loved the cozy atmosphere and the overall vibe. read more

Great coffee shop! Plenty of seats around noon on a Saturday. Cute vibe, good music, super high ceilings. Staff was friendly and the latte was great! read more

I have to say I was not expecting this to be such an amazing spot from the outside. I think they need to add some plants/chairs/signage to make it apparent that they are here. The door is around a corner making it slightly inconspicuous to passerby's. I also don't think their hours are that conducive to foot traffic. All of that said, I had the opportunity to work remotely so I chose to do that from Gryphon Cafe. It's the perfect place to work on school work or work! They have delicious food and lattes. I was happy to see that they are also dog friendly! I definitely will be back. read more

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I went here to get some work done and to my disappointment the place is NOT wheelchair accessible despite being fairly new. It's frustrating trying new places only find access to be an issue. Thanks to the guy worked there for offering to help me up the steps. Yelp and or the business should state that they are NOT Wheelchair Accessible. read more

Come for the coffee, but stay for the egg sandwiches. Friendly staff putting out great food in an amazing and roomy space.

I had my wedding here and it was their first time hosting an event, well, they knocked it out of the park! Perfection all around. The owners, Len and Rich, were an absolute joy to work with. The food and coffee were incredible (I've always loved their coffee). The space is spectacular. Best of all, my guests raved about everything and many said it was one of the best weddings they've ever attended. I'm beyond happy! read more