The coffee here is better than at Green Line and Milk & Honey Market. And if you buy 10, you get 1 free. I also like the tea selection. However, it's very small, there's no wi-fi, the pastries are so-so, and the service is not always top notch. I used to get morning coffee here before work, but I had to stop because the service was too slow. I would stand at the counter, trying to order coffee before catching the trolley to get to work, with no one in front of me, and the staff would be talking to someone (not in line) for a long time, without acknowledging me. I don't mind if people have different philosophical views on the concept of time, but maybe I'll buy coffee instead from a place that understands that people don't have all day to wait in line and can better adapt to different customers' needs. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really like this coffee shop. The barista Maya was great. I asked her for a recommendation on the strongest coffee. "It was that kind of day". I wasn't sure about the recommendation but she told me to trust if not the drink was on her. True to her word, it was the perfect jolt I needed. Thank you Maya!! I took my coffee, bagel and enjoyed sitting outside on their lovely patio. You can tell locals come here regularly because Maya knew most people by name. Whenever I'm in Philly, I will count myself lucky to be considered as one of the locals. read more

Love this spot! I live in the area so having a cool coffee cafe walking distance is the best. Really tasty iced lattes and the shot of Pistachio makes is perfect. and the GRILLED CHEESE IS THE BEST! Good bagels and croissants too. The line can get long on Saturdays after 9am but it moves fast read more

Knockbox Cafe - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I like my coffee straight black. This place on the cusp of university city delivers some great coffee. They have plenty of vegan options for small bites as well as regular options like a delicious egg n cheese Philly muffin (I'm not a bagel fan because it's too compact of bread). Friendly atmosphere. Small inside which look like it can get crowded but they have outside seating. I have been here a few times and will come back again. Street parking available if you can find it. Probably easier to walk or get a taxi. read more

Very nice and friendly to people and dogs. The rose and pistachio cookies are the best

I decided to try a new cafe out one morning and decided on this one. It's a cute little cozy cafe and the people are really welcoming and polite. I enjoyed my lox sandwich and pistachio latte! Thank you. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Pistachio latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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5 star. F*** it, 10 star. These mofos were getting it. Latte came out immediately and was delish. Wonderfully delish breakfast sandwich, one of the best I've had. They stayed very busy while I was there but never lost their cool. Someone give these kids a GD raise. read more

I love everything about this place but the coffees. The baristas, the patio, the space, the neighborly ambience, and so friendly. I've ordered three different coffee drinks on individual occasions and all of them were below average. Once it was watery, another flavor was off. I like everything about this place so willing to give it another shot in the future, but I hope they improve. I'm rooting for them. A coffee shop should be best at coffee, no? read more

I love a brand new coffeehouse, especially when it's so close to my house. So when I saw that the small spot that used to be Sam's place was bought under by new management I was happy to try it out. Earth Cup is very much on the small side, but the abundance of outside seating more than makes up for it (at least for this time of season). Can't comment on whether it has wi-fi or not. but for a spot like this you don't really need it. It provides you plenty of good service and good karma in exchange. and it's dog friendly too! Earth Cup is heavy on the food options too. aside from the fully stocked bagel bar theres plenty of pastries, baguettes, and sandwiches. All the coffee and espresso varieties that you would expect, only they do custom blends and special roasts. they also have $! coffees and $2 espressos every weekend. read more

Awesome place. Have to say I have neglected this place for years because it's on a street that literally has three other cafes on it. In a neighborhood that probably has conservatively 15 cafes. I mean that's really not that surprising for an area close to a college campus. Now to the point - I regret not going to this place sooner. Very quaint and direct layout. Worker was polite and the Latte was great. Best of all they didn't have a 'minimum' for credit cards. Which, believe it or not, the cafe I usually go to on 44th Street has a 10 buck minimum. It doesn't sound like much but I'm usually not looking to spend 10 bucks at a cafe. read more

Nice simple espresso good for when you are craving an old school smoky Italian style espresso. What is unique about coffee Market is their Barista, she fills up the place with a beautiful smile and a great attitude. If all coffee shops had a barista like her! Or even better, if she had the equipment that most baristas have, she will win competitions! Great place to relax and enjoy your coffee! read more

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This place has been through several owners and I really enjoy it now! Great coffee, large selection of snacks, and good service. Happy to support another local business read more

I'm obsessed with this little coffee shop. It's truly a hidden gem in west Philadelphia. The baristas are so kind and the drinks are even better. I always get an almond or soy milk latte. Sometimes it's hard to find seating because the place is pretty small, but it's a great atmosphere for studying so I find that it's worth the wait. In the summer, I like to sit outside on their deck with an iced latte. read more

Really cute neighborhood spot that makes good coffee and supports local bakeries by selling their pastries! The staff is so nice and the Philly muffin breakfast sandwich is my favorite. I just wish there was more indoor seating for when it gets cold! read more

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This place has been a haven during the pandemic. Perfect outdoor sitting area. Love that they carry crust vegan bakery items and that they are now open late! read more

Coffee Market is a local gem! There are several options in the neighborhood, but I love this place the best. The employees are always so friendly and helpful, they are pretty quick, and the food and coffee is great. The bagels are sooooo good, and my standby is the herbs and spices cream cheese. Every Saturday morning. The coffee isn't amazing but it's good, and I get a lot of iced lattes. They have LeBus breakfast sandwiches, which my boyfriend likes a lot. If you get a bagel or sandwich toasted, they use a panini press that gives nice toast lines. They have indoor and outdoor seating, with a cute deck area outside. They also leave out a water bowl for people who bring their dogs, which is a thoughtful amenity (I don't have a dog). read more

Such a cute cosy neighborhood gem! I was staying nearby for a few days and popped by twice for coffee and breakfast. There're lovely small tables to sit outside if the weather is nice! The coffee was solid: I've had the espresso & iced latte. Comparable to many of the joints I frequent in New York. The egg breakfast sandwich was delicious: I love how it was light and fluffy, and the cheese was not overwhelming. I liked it so much that I came back to get it the next day! The bagels with cream cheese are alright, pretty standard. The only thing preventing a solid 5 stars is just little things, like how they ran out of forks, and how the open bagel counter etc did not look spotless, but honestly these are little charming things about such coffee shops that I don't really mind. I believe they have punch cards that you should take advantage of if you're a regular! read more

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Very cute local coffee/tea/small bite cafe. It's teeny inside, probably enough seats for 15 people comfortably. The baristas are nice and you can tell there are a lot of "regulars" who come here. Some perks: - Free WiFi! - enough outlets for everyone to plug their laptops in - music is playing at a nice level; not blasting over the speakers to where you can't hear yourself think - they use real mugs for your drink orders (yay sustainability) unless it's a to-go order of course - good for doing work read more

Oh my God, Knockbox Cafe was certainly fabulous. Excellent service, nice atmosphere. Every thing tasted fresh and was amazing! Workers are super courteous. They're accommodating, polite and always on their game. Knockbox Cafe is hands down the best of the best in this area. read more

First off, Knockbox Cafe is NOT the Earth Cup/Coffee Market. It is way, way better. When Earth Cup was in this space I thought it was a fairly average cafe that I patronized mostly because it was so close to my house. But Knockbox Cafe is a place that I would return to even if I didn't live near by. The baristas are excellent, they really do a great job. They also have great baked goods, including tons of vegan options. The outside of the cafe and the porch area look better than they did when Earth Cup was there, too. It's a real improvement. Thank you, Knockbox Cafe! read more

Several friends and neighbors now boycott this shop on my behalf after a bad accident I had here shortly after they opened. I really hope this issue is resolved for the safety of the neighborhood. PLEASE be careful walking inside here, especially with little children. While going to the end of the open bar style counter trying to get to a roll of paper towels to clean up some coffee I spilled, I fell straight down six feet into an open basement stair with no railing or protection of any kind. It was just gaping hole in the floor for the basement steps. The manager was horrified and kind to me at first, but while laying in shock on the cold basement stair, I overheard the owner telling a concerned customer "Well she shouldn't have been behind the COUNTER!" After my hospital visit later that day, weeks on a cane and months with a sprained knee, I saw the owner in the area and she again seemed very nice and concerned. Note I was never angry, never asked for any damages or took any legal action. I did gently suggest that if a business did not want anyone falling into a hole next to an open ended counter (not behind it) then perhaps a STAFF ONLY, BIG HOLE sign, pullman step cover, rail or simple chain to rope it off may be in order. I got more snark back about how I had invaded staff space. I suppose staff should have to dodge a gaping hole in the floor in a coffee shop that may have wet conditions? How about small children that run around loose in the family friendly neighborhood? I was told that hey 'watch out' for people about to fall into the floor hole. Yeah, that worked. If I almost kill myself in your floor-less coffee shop and am nice enough to not not get angry or sue your small local business, perhaps some graciousness, a $5 chain at Home Depot to rope off the hole, and maybe a free cuppa would be in order. Even if I was doing a dance next to your register (which I was not) I fell in a HOLE in your FLOOR. I don't think I should get guff. read more

Cute cafe in West Philly with a pretty large selection of drinks and some food options also. The baristas are always very nice!

This place is the epitome of "service with a smile". Though it's better in warmer months when you can grab a seat on the deck, it's still amazing. The owner, whose name I wish I knew, is a complete sweetheart, always making you feel like you've walked into her kitchen. They have a good selection of different coffee drinks, teas, bagels, baked goods, and even some fridges with cold drinks, dairy, and snacks. The coffee is delicious - I need to find out who their roaster is. They have a pretty bangin' special going on the weekends - $1 coffees and $2 lattes. Not bad at all. read more

I'm always confused by the name of this place, but I call it "Earth One", comic book reference, you're welcome. Anyway, this place is my favorite coffee shop in West Philadelphia, the staff is always incredibly friendly and never gives me attitude the way some other coffee shops do in the area, i'll be nice and won't name names. The iced coffee is always delicious and strong and when you want iced tea (which takes time), they don't give you any gruff about it. I love the community atmosphere and the printing services is awesome! Especially for somebody who doesn't own a printer. I have yet to order food but I can honestly say this is my everyday coffee joint or when it's hot out and a unique iced tea sounds delicious. They have a nice fridge of foods and snacks for the to go person so there are always options. However the coffee + staff is my reason for 4 stars. read more

I walk past two pretty good coffee shops to go to Knockbox. The drinks and food are consistently great. The baristas are really friendly and always have good music playing. There's usually a line on weekends, but it moves quickly. read more

Don't post you have wifi on Yelp if you don't, please. Service was great, but there is also a $5 min on cards that wasn't posted. This is fine if it's taken care of first, but as a potential issue, a server shouldn't serve a customer THEN inform them of payment restrictions. read more

Yup, more than two years after my first review, this place is still good. They re-decorated the place, and the coffee is still great. The folks working here are still some of the best and friendliest. Outdoor seating/porch/deck available if you want to enjoy sunny weather in Philly. If you're around the neighborhood, this is the place for coffee. read more

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Great coffee, reasonable coffee shop prices (better than Gia and I like the coffee better than Green Line.) I come here for my morning fill about twice a week. They are always so pleasant and happy to serve me coffee which is a plus (and definitely much more pleasant than Green Line.) Usually I just get a large iced coffee. I've had their pain au chocolat before as well - and it was light, flaky, and NOT overbaked like at most places. HI5 earthcup! Their raised outdoor seating is also very accommodating. read more

I have been a pretty regular patron but I think I'm ready to move on. The coffee is fine but nothing incredible. The snacks are way overpriced but good when you're in a bind. The other reviews are correct- you will often be left waiting while the owner or people behind the counter chat with people. The final straw for me was when, despite the fact that I come in often and pay cash, the owner told me I had to buy a bottle of water to meet the $5 card minimum when my total was less than 10 cents short. read more

I never write Yelp reviews, but Earth Cup holds a special place in my heart. Yes, their selection is limited in some ways, but it doesn't matter. Everything is delicious. Their coffee is my favorite coffee, especially the seasonal earth cup spice and the iced coffee. It is ridiculously cheap - I usually get a bagel and a small coffee, and I think it's a little over $3. Sometimes I go at lunch time and get the delicious grilled cheese with pesto - also very cheap. And the staff are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. read more

I am happy to report since my last review I have done the 'bathroom dance'! Yup, if you haven't been to Earth Cup in a few weeks, come and check it out. looks lovely. Earth Cup has a bathroom and a new, beautiful floor. Added some cool tables and has an AC and heating system, so, you can come and hang out with the very nice employees and go shopping afterwards (which I did today). Earth Cup has had some physical changes, but still has the same coffee, wonderful, coffee. Same pastries, wonderful pastries. Same owner, nice employees. It's a neighborhood coffeehouse! And I am glad I live only a few blocks away!! Yay! OH PS - the soups and grilled cheese have returned as of today 2/3/2012!!! read more

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I think Lauren C's opening sentence sums up my review of Earth Cup aka THE BEST CUP EVER. First off, it is a local coffee shop nestled in West Philly and I do believe, is West Philly's best kept secret. The coffee is super cheap and the homemade baked goods are amazing (try the zucchini chocolate chip bread, om nom nom). They also sell beans by the pound, which is awesome. Support local! They have a cute arrangement. The interior has some seating but the outdoor seating is the best. Great for people watching, book reading, phone chatting, etc. Also, they now have an Earth Cup Card where when you get 10 punches, you get your next coffee free! The only con, because I rarely use wifi anywhere, is the ATM/Credit card issue. They only take cash but thankfully they have an ATM in the shop. read more

Paid $12 for a croissant, banana bread, and a tiny empanada. They were all really, really dry.

All I can say is. Wow. I've had a lot of cups of earth ;) in my life and this one reminded me of the fresh roasts my uncle Rodd use to make when we lived in Sebastopol as a child. Thank you guys for giving something more than just coffee, a connection with my childhood. read more

This is a decent local coffee spot. It has the hippy/trendy coffee shop vibe to it. It's good for your straight coffee drinks, from the regular to the lattes and capachinos, as well as teas, and they can do it iced. The have some baked goods that looked pretty good. The day I went, I wanted something cool, and while iced is nice, I sometimes want something more in the frapachino style. I was disappointed that iced was the best they could do, but settled for it. It was tasty, but fell short of what I wanted. read more

There is no wifi! I'm not joking. This is a coffee shop that's too cheap to provide actual Internet service in the cafe, but is willing to charge $5 for a mediocre pastry. The staff were lovely, but the coffee is nothing to speak of. Finally, they blared cheesy morning radio inside at 7 in the morning. Give people a break; we haven't had our coffee yet! Save your money and make some coffee at home where you actually have the Internet. You can find equivalent pastries at the grocery store. read more

This place, as the name suggests, is earthy. It has a neighborhood feel, which I really like. There's a great outdoor patio, which is often filled with conversation. The interior of the shop, even in colder weather, is usually more sparse. This place stocks Zhena's Gypsy Teas, which you can read some of my reviews of, or share your own, on my tea-rating site: http://ratetea.net/brand/zhenas-gypsy-tea/145/ -- While this is a decent brand of tea, I will say, it's not the brand I would choose to stock if I were running a coffee shop of my own. They are also just tea bags. I think I would give this place four or five stars, except I have never been able to get their wireless to work. And they don't control their wireless themselves, it's provided by the landlord, so they don't have the ability to reset the router or troubleshoot. As someone who sometimes likes to work from a coffee shop, this place is out for a frequent / regular spot for me, although I like it enough that I would gladly come here to just hang out or drink a hot cup of something. read more

Coffee is delicious, bagel with lox (almost too much lox if that's even possible) was also delicious. KIND people (never get that 'round these parts). Generally a pleasant mornin' experience. I will be doing it again (daily). read more

This is a bagel and pastry shop that has undertrained Barista's serving middle of the road coffee.. If you order a cappuccino and they ask you what size,instant red flag that they are clueless ..I would recommend this place to a 16 year that wanted a hot chocolate ...no offense read more

Great place! Atmosphere is nice and everyone is very friendly! Coffee is good. Almost everyone I encountered ordered the grilled cheese even at 8:30 am. I'll try it next to since everyone seems to love it. read more