I really wish to avoid panning an independently owned little place that caters to a community...so i will keep my comments simple and to the point. The coffee here is quite simply terrible. Laughably so. :)) I asked a couple of friends to drop in whenever and grab whatever their drink of choice was (espresso, iced coffee) just to verify whether my assessment was too harsh and off-base. Unfortunately for them my initial opinion was more than accurate. :) Don't go here for coffee (you have been forewarned - the other reviews about great coffee ("best coffee in the city!". "cut above") must be written by people in the owner's book club, relatives, or people who normally drink old packets of Sanka) But do go if what you wish to do is hobnob with the essentially harmless local crunchy crowd in what is honestly a nice, humble, community place. I wish the owner well (and suggest they consider buying just slightly better quality coffee and finding some kid who knows how to make it ;)) read more

High Point is a cool, cozy little coffee shop right in the heart of West Mt. Airy neighborhood that surrounds the Weavers' Way Coop. It's a great place to get a great cup of coffee and home-baked scones, muffins, etc. read more

High Point is the ultimate neighborhood coffee shop. It's not just that the coffee is great, although it is, or that the food is great, although it is. (The pastries are AMAZING). It is a real center of community. There is work by local artists on the walls, announcements about local events, pets to be rescued. The people behind the counter are genuinely friendly, no matter how busy it gets. Go a couple of times and they will remember your name and how you like your coffee. It's called High Point because Meg, who owns it, wanted it to be the high point of her customers' day, and it is. High Point Two just opened at the Allen Lane train station, by the way-- it has a tiny little parking lot. This is a great place. Mt. Airy is lucky to have it. read more

I had heard good things about this place but, truly, it is a tiny little hallway. We went in there and it was jam packed, mega loud and total chaos. I can't imagine how anyone would ever sit in there to eat unless maybe it was a weekday and totally dead and there were no customers. If anyone came in to order and you were sitting at one of the table, they would be literally on top of you. I have no idea about the food or drinks bc we left after a few minutes. read more

This cafe is terrible. It's pretentious and overpriced. A bottle of juice is $3.25 that's $1 everywhere else. The pastries are look interesting but are actually bland and similarly overpriced. The service staff is smug and generally unhelpful. I tried to get a toasted bagel with cream cheese, and they didn't toast it, or put on the cream cheese, and the "bagel" was actually a roll. Avoid at all costs! read more

The coffee and menu selections are what make the High Point a must-go for anyone in or outside of the neighborhood, but the only beef I have (and there's hardly any) is that there's no Wi-Fi! All things considered, though, it's not a huge deal. It's such a friendly environment (staff and customers alike) and there's a table-sharing policy if the place starts to get busy, so you may leave with a new acquaintance or two! I will definitely be back! read more

I am passionate about this place, have been a loyal customer since the first week it opened. The personality of a restaurant comes from the owner and High Point's owner and head barista Meg is the friendliest soul in Mt Airy and the High Point has become the neighborhood's unofficial club house. It's always crowded, always has a line but somehow you always get your drink and accompanying yummy pastry or crepe or quiche quickly and you always get a table when you need it. Adopt a dog, buy some art, share a table and smile. Just to correct Mark A, the High Point is not "affiliated" with Weaver's Way although Meg buys her milk there! read more

I can't remember what I got, but I do remember that I was disappointed. Their menu was kind of small and didn't have a very large selection of crepes. I left feeling unsatisfied. read more

I've come to the High Point Cafe several times. Their pastries are delicious. But that's the only good thing I can write. Their coffee is inconsistent -- sometimes it's fine, but sometimes it's terrible. Same with the service -- some of the people who work behind the counter are pleasant. But others rank as low as it gets from a service perspective: rude, loud, ungracious... The other real problem with the place is that there isn't enough space for the tables. So if you eat there, you will be continually bumped into by people in line for coffee. And if you're waiting in line for coffee, you'll be continually bumped into by people who are getting in line for coffee. Stop by if you want to pick up a pastry to go, and don't mind the possibility of a rude counter-person. But for coffee and for conversation, there are several other places in the area to choose from that are far better in every respect. read more

I went here on Sunday morning for a little mother-daughter time and ended up with a full belly. For starters, there was never a time when there weren't at least 5 people in line for the nearly 2 hours that we were there. They must be doing something right though, because for all of the people coming in it never felt too crowded and all of the staff seemed pleasant (imagine people actually LIKING their jobs...wow). We each got a coffee and a savory crepe, hoping to have room to share a sweet crepe (nothing like breakfast desert), but our bellies were too full. The ingredients were all extremely fresh and served while still warm. I did bring home a cinnamon bun and that got good reviews as well. I'm looking forward to going again for some quality coffee, a sweet crepe, and some more bonding time. read more

Best. Place. Ever. If you're looking for a true community spot where everybody knows your name, or at least will try to remember your name, this is it. Yes, it's tight quarters. Yes, there will be a line. But the people in line are friendly, and the folks who work there have a smile and hello for everyone -- even when they're jam packed and working their butts off. The local artwork on the walls is also always worth checking out. Oh yeah. And the food and drinks are terrific. Especially the chai tea and sour cream coffee cake. read more

Discovered this place last weekend, and glad we did. So damn cute, friendly staff and fantastic crepes. It was a great way to spend a relaxing Sunday morning. While we were enjoying our coffee we even got treated to one of the employees belting out her best impression of the Sesame Street chef..."10 chocolate cream piiiiiiiiiiies!" It was totally random and unexplained but hey, it made us smile. I've never seen that happen at Starbucks. Looking forward to going back. read more

My home away from home. The best coffee and pastries in the City. My absolute favorite is Double Tall Shot in the dark with lavendar. Yes it sounds a little weird but it is my drink. The egg poppers are always delicious if you can get there before 11 and there are any left. read more

Great coffee and food, super friendly owner. Small, crowded little place. A bit on the expensive side which loses a star (in my book) but the food is top quality. You get what you pay for. If it was a little less expensive, I might get it a bit more... read more

Love the coffee at this little neighborhood coffee house, they serve fresh and organic so it always a cut above. The front of the store has a small selection of fresh baked pies, cakes and scones. I always look for the cranberry walnut, as it is a perfect accompaniment to go with my coffee. Stop wasting your time at those chain places and get something that's fresh and local. read more

Nice neighborhood spot. Coffee is tasty, staff is friendly, and even though it can be packed a but full of strollers it just goes to show what a nice local destination for different kinds of people. read more

coffee wasn't bad at all, service friendly. but missing one big thing. no wifi!!!! :(

Best iced coffee around. Hands down. So many people get it wrong, simply an afterthought. Plus, you know if a place is legit by checking if they have simple syrup or not. Who wants grainy iced coffee? Great community vibe. People of all ages hanging out on a beautiful street. The crew is friendly and they play good music over the speakers. Wish there was more seating, but I'll live. Make it a point to check this place out. No snobby vibe here, just a comfortable cafe with great drinks. read more

This place has the best coffee I've ever tasted. Their pastries are beyond amazing. Everything about this place is wonderful. Meg is a heaven sent from up above! read more

Home made pastries, excellent coffee - really the best coffee in the city. It's a bit crowded but if you're looking for coffee and pastry to go, the line goes really quickly. Owner Meg is a doll. Great cafe. read more

I think I'll go today... I work at home and this is in my neighborhood. If you've ever had crepes in Paris, this will take you back to that memory. They have a delicious selection of sweet dessert crepes or you can have a meal; vegetables and/or meats are made into savory meal crepes. The place is small and gets crowded quickly, but they also do take-out so you can just take it with you if you don't want to sit and enjoy the ambiance and the parade of friendly neighbors who may pass by. I also love their chai tea with a non dairy milk of some kind. It is most satisfying on a cool fall day but even in summer I appreciate the spicy sweetness of this hot tea. They also serve great pastries that change daily. One of the ones I remember was the blueberry/cardamom pound cake. It isn't there often but whenever I see that one I have to get dessert! read more

This coffeeshop has two locations, one at the Allens Lane train stop and this one, kitty corner from the Weavers Way coop grocer. They are an institution in west my. airy. Pretty much everyone in the hood comes here, so its going to be bustling at all times of the day, which I love. Not a place to get work done, as you will rarely find a quiet table. The greatest plus of this place are the baked goods, which are all homemade. Their egg poppers are amazing, and their lavender cupcakes are insane. They roast their own coffee, too, which is a very old school thing to do. The only real negative ate the prices, which are consistently higher than Starbucks, which docks them a point. read more

This cafe is very quaint. Just like any other cafe is has its busy points and low points of the day. There is plenty of seating for 2-4 people at a time, front and back of the cafe. If you are lucky you can grab a two-seater in the front and people watch with your beverages on a rainy day. That is my favorite personally. You can get any combination of drink here and they have dairy alternatives for the lactose free folks. I always buy a large cappucino with almond milk and add honey to it. The food and sweet treats here are all local and pretty fresh every time I go there. I have never gotten a sweet treat there but they look absolutely delicious and there are different treats there everyday. My tooth hurts just looking at those sweets sometimes (LOL). It's across the street from my fave co-op market too so if you need to grab some coffee and groceries in the same vicinity they are a stones' throw apart! I hope you try it. This area is the best for such a family cafe, and bring your dog (only if its friendly) and kids if you want to sit outside as well on a sunny day. Cheers! read more

Excellent espresso and lattes, nice homemade pastries and a great atmosphere. Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning if you'd like to read a paper, have a bite to eat and relax. I'd highly recommend the crepes. I had the spinach and swiss, which is quite large by the way, along with a light mix of spring greens and house vinaigrette. Simply delicious! read more

I'm a sucker for chocolate combined with espresso, and their mocha is divine. Not too sweet, not too dark. I accompany my delicious mocha with an even more delicious caramelized apple and cheddar crepe. Though it can get crowded in there and seating is not guaranteed, it never dissuades me. I highly recommend this cafe to anyone visiting the Mt. Airy area! read more

I've been here twice this week...amazing service both times. Have searched and searched for crepes and these are SO good! Coffee is great too. Very helpful staff. You have a forever customer! read more

I love this place. Everyone is so friendly, and the crepes are delicious. Great for Brunch or Lunch. Excellent service!

The coffee is not good and everything is overpriced. I just got lectured by the person at the counter as to when it's appropriate to look at the pastries (hint it's not when your waiting in line and the person in front of you is taking forever to purchase a gift card). Unless your looking for someone to make you feel like an ass find another coffee shop. read more

Yummy crepes that everyone in our party really liked. The service was fast and friendly, and it looked like almost everyone from town stopped by to grab a drink or sticky bun from there that morning. Cute little coffee shop! read more

I just love my Elixir tea in the morning with a lemon poppyseed scone. I'm sure I have mentioned this delicious pair before, just can't get enough. read more

Great coffee, the best actually and always amazing staff!! My favorite local coffee shop!

A teeny tiny neighborhood spot with great coffee and fresh pastries. Staff is friendly too.

This has to be one of my favorite indie cafes. Excellent coffee and pastries, really nice staff. I love their crepes, and so far, we always find a table. I guess most of the regulars look to be ex-hippies from Berkeley, maybe laughably so (referencing the review below), but I don't let that bother me. They seem nice enough; people chat in a friendly way, nothing like the Park Slope helicopter mom and pop crowd. read more

I ordered a vanilla latte and it was a bit too sweet, but still relatively enjoyable. I also ordered the orange-chocolate crepe, which was excellent. The venue is also a bit small, dark and cramped. I think they should consider changing locations, but overall still a good experience. read more

Note: get a car so I can come here ALL the time. The pastries are just...so delicious. I would love to have one now. Everything is seriously good here. There crepes (from what I remember) were also delicious. But their brioche takes the cake for me, personally. Gruyere brioche is always a favorite. I don't think there has every been a time I went and just had 1 pastry...nope. Never. read more

Love their coffee! (I make their High Point Gold espresso at home) and the crepes are delish.

Awesome crepes, awesome coffee, awesome staff. Be warned that this place can be a little on the pricey side. It is worth it. Every experience I've had here has been wonderful. The tables are to share with others but there always seems to be enough space for everyone and you may make a friend! read more

very nice，little and cozy. The coffee is great than s*bucks the neighborhood is a plus for short stop. read more

High Point Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

High Point is my go-to place for coffee and treats when I'm on my way to work. Stopping in the cafe always cheers me up, sometimes because of the delicious crepes, sometimes because of the energetic and friendly staff. I recommend getting creative with your crepe- my favorite is egg/caramelized onion/curry/sriracha/cheddar/bacon. Yummmmm. read more

Coffee lovers paradise!!! A tiny little bit of perfection the coffee here is brewed and prepared with care and pride. And the cakes are moist and fresh and you can actually smell and taste the local ingredients used. A little cafe with a community feel frequented by locals... No higher praise!!! read more