As other reviewers have mentioned, the name of this cafe is now Earth Cup and it is now under new management from its predecessor Coffee Market. I used to come to this place periodically when it was under its previous entity as I used to live right across the street, and while I loved the coffee, I was put off by the lack of WiFi and the sometimes gruff customer service. HOWEVER, once they re-opened as Earth Cup, and since I have moved elsewhere in the neighborhood, I am more eager to frequent the cafe now that the service is significantly friendlier, there is free WiFi, awesome music playing, and the food selection has expanded. They also now host monthly open mic nights to which I unfortunately can't make it due to work, but I'm hoping maybe at some point I can swing it. I especially love the apple cake, the danish (as pictured), and the bagels with salmon and cream cheese. Definitely one of my standard go-to's in the neighborhood since its remodel. read more

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

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Awesome Things: They have bagels with lox and cream cheese for less than $6, and they're *tasty.* The coffee is delicious and the staff is super-friendly. Less Awesome Things: When it's too cold or rainy to sit outside, the seating situation is pretty terrible. There are a few seats inside here and there (sort of like bar seating), but there was only one table the last time I went, and it was in the middle of the room. If a coffee shop doesn't have a good reading/working atmosphere, I'm just not that into it. read more

Great cup of coffee and nice pple working here. But I would never sit and have my coffee ... Way too small and cramp. Great to go spot . read more

I buy coffee beans from this place every 2 weeks and they grind them to my preference so my coffee always tastes really fresh. 1/2 lb bag is $6 which isn't bad at all. They have a pretty good variety of coffee but I'm still holding out for the Bolivian coffee I've seen there only once before. As someone else commented, it's a shame there's no bathroom. I only live around the corner so it isn't a big deal for me but I can see it would be for other people. I've never eaten here but I know the croissants and pastries come from the Four Worlds Bakery upon on Woodland Ave - I like the idea that these local businesses are all supporting each other. The sundeck outside is great on warm days - a real suntrap and fun for watching the world go by in West Philly :) read more

I'm all about great customer service & great atmosphere & good coffee. This place is so small! No wifi, not enough seatings, dry customer service & coffee isn't the best!!! read more

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

I was greeted by "Honey" and then given "Sweetie" when I walked out. Not my way of being greeted and said goodbye to by someone I had never met. Just rude. The coffee was good but was a little watery. Last thing that I really didn't like is I ordered a medium and I was charged for and given a large. I was tempted to say something when I was there, but I wasn't ready for more name calling. read more

I love the organic feel that this coffee shop gives. It is hidden so I feel special when I go (as if no one else knows about this place hahah). It is kind of a hike if you are coming from Penn, so I normally only get to try this place when I'm in the neighborhood. The coffee is amazing....... but I don't know if its worth the hike? The place is super small and dark so I wouldn't recommend working in this cafe. Their service is great and their croissant is decent! read more

Knockbox Cafe - Almond croissant! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I really like this whole in the wall coffee shop. It's really unassuming and you could walk right by it and totally miss it. Don't be fooled by its small size, they make a great cup of coffee. It's really nice to wake up on the weekend and run around the corner and grab a coffee from them. And, even better, if you need some really basic food stuffs (milk, cream cheese, eggs), they keep them stocked. It's great. During the summer, they leave water bowls outside for thirsty dogs. It's very sweet. They don't take credit cards but, if you realize you don't have cash, they have an ATM. read more

I don't really like going out for breakfast. Breakfast is a meal that is generally overpriced at restaurants and, frankly, if I have the time to eat a leisurely meal in the morning, what i really have is time to stay in bed with the man for another 2 hours and skip straight to lunch. That being said. I really like breakfast at Earth Cup. I am and probably always will be a total sucker for flavored cream cheese, but MOST importantly I am a sucker for ridiculously nice people. And Earth Cup has both! Example: Ridiculously nice barista has just finished mopping the lovely Earth Cup floor. Manfriend spills his coffee all over the floor. Manfriend stutters apology. RNB smiles and says," Hey, no problem. The mop's already out!" and cheerfully he did mop. Go good people! And drink of the coffee and niceness! read more

This review is for Coffee Market, though the signs out front also say Earth Cup and Sam's Place in case you're confused (turns out these are previous names of the cafe-it's kind of charming to see the historical evolution like that). I just moved to the neighborhood and have a feeling this will become my go-to coffee place! I've been here three times-every experience has been extremely pleasant. The staff (different people each time) have been very friendly/kind and it goes without saying the coffee is good too. Bonus: -they have a cute little outdoor patio -the banana bread is delicious -convenient hours -other customers seem chill and courteous (probably self selecting of the neighborhood to some extent) -they have a printer that uses Printwithme app (haven't tried yet but seems super convenient) -music is not too quiet or loud FYI, seating is limited so not the best space for larger groups. A minor complaint: I'm sensitive to smells, and the cleaning product they use can be a bit strong at times (awesome that the place is clean of course, less awesome to have that smell overpower the coffee aroma). read more

So I finally stopped by this place last week. It's in a really cool area and the cafe has a great ambiance to it. I ended up just trying a house blend coffee to go. It was good, but I was expecting it to be a bit better. It had a really unique balanced flavor with some slight brightness to it and a very airy body. But it wasn't up to the right temperature and I think that took away from the overall experience. It may have just been slower that day. I'd be more than happy to stop by again and support Earth Cup. read more

Best coffee I have ever had in Philly... maybe in the country. If it's not super busy, the staff will be your coffee whisperer and help you find you're personal coffee drink... and then they'll remember it if you keep coming back... not on some computer, but just by your smile. My drink is a cafe mezzo and it's just about heaven on earth. Try it out. read more

This place needs to stock up on stuff and they need to get more bags instead of you walking out with milk in your hand and no bag.tacky.better when it was called Sam's place. I could care less about the seating I don't like to eat outside with bugs flying around your food and drinks and people walking past you spitting on the ground and farting as they walk past you. read more

This place is great mostly for location. I am a bit of a coffee snob so I tend to err more on the La Colombe/Greenstreet/Joe side of things most of the time. However theres been a few days where I rolled out of bed and just needed a little nearby spot and on those occasions this place really hit the mark! Its quaint and local and I pretty much love it for that :) The bagels are good, the coffees good and they have been open early enough to grab something on my way to work - which really made a big difference on one or two cold Winter mornings! In the summer they have a nice outdoor space too! read more

I have loved this place for years! Their coffee is always flavorful, food is simple but delicious. Their staff seem truly invested in the success of the shop. It shows in their conversation skills and quality of drinks/food. One of my absolute favs is the whitefish on a bagel with lots of capers. Hits the spot every time! Also I was recommended years ago by an employee there the panacea tea. Yumming lemon, ginger, healing tea. Earth Cup, I love you! read more

I've been a frequent and happy Coffee Market customer for some time, always enjoying the excellent coffee, delicious pastries and easy-going and inclusive atmosphere -- a diverse neighborhood crowd spanning ages, races, styles. The baristas have been warm and welcoming, cheerful and seemingly open-hearted and open-minded. All in all, Coffee Market had seemed to me be everything West Philadelphia should be and is. Until this morning, that is, when, one of the young women behind the counter launched into a hostile, sarcastic and just plain ugly rant about white people. In a loud voice that penetrated every corner of the Market, she asserted her view that all white people are racists who've acquired privilege and position built on a shared history as slave-holders. Her tone and language were nasty, laden with invective, filling the morning's calm, sweet atmosphere with meanness. As we left, I approached her at the counter hoping to engage her, even briefly, in conversation. I guess something in my look hinted that I wished to comment on her speech, but before I could get a word out, before she could have had any idea of what I was about to say, she launched into another diatribe, this time against me personally. She hollered that I had no right to intrude into her private conversation (a conversation that was in no way private, given her loud voice and the intimate size of the place -- I'd even hazard a guess that she actually intended to provoke someone into reaction). She went on to rage at me that unless I was a person of color I had no right to speak to her at all, that as a white person (yes, I am) my views and opinion were unwelcome, and she then virtually invited me to leave and not return. Well, then, okay, we will not go back to Coffee Market. Though this was a totally unexpected, rare and, I'd hope, one-off experience, who'd want to chance it again? There are other places for coffee and pastry in our wonderful neighborhood, maybe not as good but, one hopes, where we will feel welcome and at ease. As we left, so did another customer who'd been present throughout all of this, he a person of color who rushed up to us on the sidewalk and said, "I guess it's time for me to find a new place for coffee, huh?" Yeah, I guess so. A final comment: the irony of all this is that what I hoped to say to her was that, while I might not have appreciated her tone and language, and whether I agreed with her or not, I had found her perspective important to consider. read more

This is one of the few places where I actually get the coffee that they've brewed that day rather than ordering a latte. Their own brew is always yummy and nice and strong. I love the friendliness and the neighborhood feeling of this place where the Barista actually knows who you are and chats a bit like she really likes her job and is glad that people come in. The bathroom is always clean, and I also like drinking out of real cups and not just paper cups. This is my favorite go to place when I'm meeting a friend for coffee. read more

It's my favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood! Their coffee is always fresh good, and has a very cool vibe. I love coffee pots hanging from the ceiling. Workers are always nice, and outdoor sitting (even though it's not the most comfortable sitting in the world) is very nice and cute. I would definitely recommend this place to friends. read more

Killing time and looking for a caffeine buzz, I stopped into Earth Cup and received the kind of authentic customer service that robotic starbucks employees can't hope to match. The iced coffee was cold and refreshing, and my chocolate chip cookie was deliciously sweet. I spent a pleasant hour or so reading in the adorable outdoor seating area, and left feeling like I had made a new friend. read more

This is a quaint little place that is ideal for coffee dates, lounging, studying, or breakfast on the go. The staff is very friendly & considerate; the coffee is good, the bagels are good, and so is the banana walnut bread. The only problem is that the seating is very limited, but I never really eat in anyway so the place is pretty amazing to me. read more

i just dropped in one morning after dropping off my dry cleaning next door. i had heard great things about this cafe, but since i've been avoiding coffee lately, i wasn't sure what i was going to order here. the barista was super friendly and helpful, and with his help i ended up ordering a coconut chai iced tea. it was perfectly refreshing on that humid day, and i was really happy with my experience here. note that i can't comment on their coffee or food, but 5 stars from me for their friendliness, and being able to suggest a coffee alternative that i was really happy with! read more

This is MY coffee shop. I'm here pretty much every weekend morning. Large Earth Cup (dark roast) with room for milk. A little sugar, a dash of cinnamon a dash of nutmeg. Yummy warm morning delight. Also, go early to get a bagel. Everything, toasted with plain cream cheese. I think they get their bagels from Four Worlds Bakery on Woodland Ave, but SRSLY... Best everything bagel ever. Get it toasted almost to the point of it being burnt. Love the deck/patio when the weather is nice. It's seriously one of the most relaxing places to sit and sip your coffee. The owner and *vast* majority of the baristas are INCREDIBLY sweet and make you feel like a member of their community. Coffee is better than Green Line. Service is better than Green Line AND Milk and Honey. It's a cute little hippie (not hipster) spot. read more

Please those who are supporting this employee, Please don't jump to conclusion before you find out the truth. As a black man who runs tech business that provides e-commerce and surveillance systems for small businesses in the area. Coffee market is one of my clients and I've known the owner for over 5 years. She has a child with a black man, she does business with a black man etc... She is lying. Please tell her to cut the nonsense out because we have the record of her SMS etc... GREAT COFFEE, GREAT OWNER. The story about the owner is not true read more

Love this place-- it's got seriously good coffee (second only to blue bottle) but prices are dirt cheap which means this hidden gem is as student friendly as they come. read more

Bad customer service. Not worth the price, this is not the experience I was expecting based on the reviews.

Moved into the area a few weeks ago, started taking walks and passed by this place a few times, then one day I figured I would check it out. The place was empty, but the barista dude was super friendly and chill. He told me once I drink my iced mocha I wont want to go to any place else around here for coffee.....HE WAS RIGHT! Best iced mocha ive ever had actually. Good job. I will continue to walk the five blocks to this place over any other that may be closer. #newspot read more

This area of West Philly (or University City, if you like) is smothered in coffee shops and pizza places, so when it comes to either, it takes a lot to stand out, and Earth Cup really does. As Pete mentioned, the service is much better than Greenline (both Greenline locations) and other cafes. The people who work there and patron their frequenlty all remember you, even if you weren't a frequent vistor (and in my case remember my dog, too) as I wasn't for a while. They're generally nice people, and on top of that, they span a wide range. Where as Greenline caters to the hipster crowd, Earth Cup caters to anyone who wants coffee. The vibe I get in there is one that's much more focused on the food and bevarages than on the artsiness of it's patrons. A lot of of the baristas are incredibly knowledgable about their product, something you don't get at Greenline. Finally, it's just a nice place to hang out and destress with or without a dog and a book (espeically during warmer months). But just as important as the atmosphere is the food and drink, and it's all great. Especially their coffe, which you can buy bags of if you'd rather. Whether you make it or they do, it's excellent. All the pasteries are amazing. And the teas are also good. Plus they have a good amount of basic grocery supplies and dog supplies, in case you run out of milk or purina at the last minute. read more

I went here with my friend to get bread so that we could make sandwiches. We walk in and ask if we could have four slices of bread. They laughed at us and at our order for a while and then they laughed again when we asked for a bagel. The people who work there are very rude. Would not recommend for someone who wants a variety of things. Milk and honey and Green Line Cafe are very close and I would recommend those instead. read more

during the 5 days I spent in this W. Philly neighborhood, I had many samplings from this little joint... *Espresso - they pull a mean, full-bodied cup! *Eats - the goat cheese croissant was quite good, i am not typically a fan of goat cheese, but this was a nice mild, savory treat. the rye bagel with lox, horseradish cream cheese and large capers was terrific! *Coffee - their own 3 continent blend, I took a pound home. *Misc drinks - daily offerings of teas, juices, etc - on one visit I had a lovely lavender lemonade. stop in & chat with their VERY friendly staff!! read more

Off the bat I wasn't even greeted. I couldn't decide if I wanted I biscuit or something else. I decided on a bagel. Another customer walked in and she got a bagel as well. When the barista that was helping me finally turned around bc she was getting the other coffee machines started she took the other customer first who came behind me. I left the bagel and walked away. Worst customer service. Calling the owner to complain about working on this. read more

I absolutely adore this establishment. They carry a phenomenal selection of loose bean, single-source coffee plus a few of their own signature combinations--definitely try the Valentine's Day blend if available. Both the cold brew and hot coffee never cease to please the palate, and service is excellent. It can occasionally get a little cramped in this tiny cafe, but they do have some outdoor seating and make good use of the space. Oh, and they have frequent buyer programs for both beans and brews. Rock on, Coffee Market! read more

This place always has great coffee, and good food. The staff is friendly, though often service is a bit slow. But if you okay waiting, it's worth it. read more

I'm mostly a tea drinker and not a coffee drinker, but when I want coffee this is where I come. Very good coffee (whoop ass) and also good pastries. Also a nice place to sit and hang out. Coffee better here I think than the nearby Green Line. read more

This place has excellent coffee. After consuming my soy latte here, it became a factor in my decision to choose the apartment that I did. I would rate their coffee as superior to Green Line Cafe and Milk & Honey. I dislike that when it is cold out, there's really not much space to sit down in Earth Cup. The ambiance is not this place's strong point; I would not want to sit for hours with my laptop, but again, the coffee is delicious, the milk is nicely frothed, and it is the place with the best coffee that is close to my house. Today I got a small, dark roast soy latte that was exactly the right degree of dark bitterness and lighter sweetness (probably the soy milk). Furthermore, when you're looking for a place that isn't super pretentious (although I do enjoy pretentiousness on occasion), I would go here. Coffee is fairly reasonably priced (under $4; because I bought a small soy latte and a banana, which usually run between 50 and 75 cents at coffee shops, for a total of $4.20). The baristas are very friendly, and the man who made my latte was both good looking and helpful in giving milk frothing tips. read more

A small neighborhood cafe that opens early and stays open fairly late with excellent strong coffee, a small menu of breakfast sandwiches, a buy-ten-get-one-free reward card, friendly staff and plentiful outdoor seating on one of the nicer streets in Spruce Hill for excellent people watching. What more could you ask for? read more

This is a tiny neighborhood cafe. If you live within 3 blocks or walk by it on the way to or from someplace...its a good little stop. Cute. Neighborhood-y. Nice. But that neighborhood-y feel is sometimes at the expense of professionalism. Their general chattiness sometimes means that there is a general bumbling feel about the service. I like a good chat now and again, but not at the expense of getting things done. In the afternoons, they don't seem to be able to handle more than 1 customer at a time. Any more than that and there are fumbles, and bumbles...its like its their first day, over and over and over again. *The ladies that work during the morning rush, however, are much more together. But, to be fair, there are 2 of them.* Maybe I should be more compassionate, but incompetent service--though delivered with a smile--drives me bonkers. The coffee? Fantastic. And even though I have another favorite local cafe, this place has the best latte's in west philadelphia. Hands down. So, like a lot of neighborhood joints, if you can deal with the "quirks" of the place, its a great place to go for a great cup of coffee. read more

Best tasting coffee in the neighborhood and the nicest baristas. As for people-watching, you will see more cool-o bike punks and genderqueers at Green Line. Earth Cup gets more cute dogs and REALLY CUTE BABIES. And you can buy eggs and the newspaper! read more

Earth Cup. You rule. The coffee here is tasty and they have a couple varieties "on tap" for your sipping pleasure. The staff here are sweet as pie and I always enjoy hanging out on the bench and people (dog) watching. One more important thing to mention is how consistently tasty all of their food selections are. Try them all. Yumtown. read more

Cute cafe with plenty of outdoor seating. I love that they offer a 10 oz. size to-go cup, which is perfect for a mid-day latte that won't keep me up all night! read more

Always a pleasant experience. I could throw a rock out my window and hit this place, so I get my morning medicine here more than anywhere else. Always good coffee, fast and friendly staff, the boss-lady is ultra-chill, dog friendly!, quiet neighborhood, outdoor seating, good food--never fails to please. I'm holding the last star hostage until EC stays open later. read more