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    Knockbox Cafe

    4.1 (156 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Jen H.

    A cute little coffee shop that also has baked goods and food. I got a chai latte, and it was delicious. Drinks are made quickly so even if there's a line, there's not much of a wait. There are also laminated menus at the front counter next to the baked goods case, in addition to the large blackboard menu behind the counter.

    Cold brew
    Ping R.

    I've tried most of the cafes across the city (and that's a lot!) but Knockbox's staff and cold brew are some of my favorite so far. It's rich, velvety, not too acidic or gritty with chocolaty notes in the roast. Really lovely spot and super chill. I always feel super welcomed and the vibes are really comfy for working for a bit while you drink and eat. Not a lot of seating so I try and leave as soon as I finish or I pick up more to drink if I want to stay longer.

    Outdoor seating and entrance
    Josie

    A nice small, queer friendly, local coffee shop that serves up delicious drinks, bagels, breakfast sandwich, sandwiches, and a few pastries. I love studying on their deck outside.

    Patio
    Komal R.

    Stopped by before heading to the nearby Indian grocery store. It is located in a cute neighborhood with colorful rowhomes. The mocha was delicious. Their pastries and baked goods looked tempting so I'll definitely check out something to eat next time. Plenty of outdoor seating which is perfect for when the weather is nice.

    Iced spiced coffee
    Tanvi G.

    Small cafe in west Philly. LeBus bakery Jalapeño cheddar bagel with herb cream cheese paired perfectly with the iced spiced coffee. Bagel was soft, fresh, chewy and not too thick.

    Justin T.

    I was going for a walk around the Clark Park area and was looking to get some coffee. I hadn't tried Knockbox Cafe before, so I thought I'd check it out. The inside of the store itself is pretty small, though there is some seating available. There also was some chairs and tables outside, which would be great to sit at and enjoy your coffee on a warm day. The menu is pretty extensive, and there are a lot of different options for food, drinks, and syrups. I got an iced latte with lavender syrup (their ice drinks come in a 20oz cup), and I enjoyed it. I would certainly come back here again!

    Chai latte
    Sujay R.

    Chai was good but had limited indoor seating. AC was dripping and there were too many flies inside

    iced hazelnut latte
    Neona W.

    Knockbox is a cute little cafe tucked into a neighborhood area in West Philly. There's some indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating. I love the patio set up and it'll be nice to sit there once the weather warms up a bit. I got an iced hazelnut latte and enjoyed it. I like how it wasn't overly sweet and could really taste the espresso still. It was a pretty standard latte and didn't really stand out to me. I think they also have some more inventive or seasonal flavors too for their coffee. So I'm looking forward to trying more from Knockbox!

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Abraham K.

    Great breakfast sandwiches on Philly muffins. Strong coffee, friendly staff. Renovations are great but very crowded indoor space during the breakfast rush.

    My best friend and I had a great experience there. Fast service, friendly people and great ambience. I've never had a Philly muffin and it was amazing.!They were patient and very knowledgeable. The neighborhood it was in was so cute. They were having a front porch music type thing. It was my first time trying a dirty chai and I've been drinking them ever since! they started off my trip to Philly with the great kick! much love from Texas.

    Pistachio Latte, Lox on a Philly Muffin
    Karissa C.

    Visited Philly recently and found this quaint cafe nearby where I was staying. Get their Philly muffin, it was delicious! If bagel and bread had a baby it would be this. They give a generous amount of cream cheese and all the ingredients were fresh. Indoor seating is limited but this place is perfect if you're looking for coffee and a quick bite.

    Breakfast sandwich on a Philly muffin with Turkey sausage egg and cheese.
    Rachel H.

    Cute little cafe in West Philly with good coffee. I tried their breakfast sandwich, which was a turkey sausage, egg and cheese, on what they call a "Philly muffin" in lieu of a bagel, which was pretty good, but not the best breakfast sandwich I've had. I think I was moreso expecting the saltiness of an everything bagel, and that's why I was a little let down. Still good, but not necessarily what I was expecting. Overall the inside is super cute, they have a nice outdoor seating space, and they have a decent list of coffee offerings, and more than two sizes for drinks. My friends live right around the corner so I'm sure I'll be back!

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    Great drinks & lox bagel. Esp the blueberry coldbrew. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee hawwwwwwwwwwwww

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    went to get coffee and bagels. the bagels are hard as a rock to the point it was hard to chew. Would not go again.

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    Best vibes in West Philly! Love the staff, ambiance, and pastry options. Try a Cortado on the deck on a sunny morning.

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