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Lovely, relaxed coffee shop with delicious coffee and quick food options. A few tables outside to sit and enjoy if you have time.
Like a European café, a large cappuccino is a two handed mug-bowl with a crema & micro-foam mixture on top that is at least a 1/2 inch thick. Why is this so difficult to find in America? Nice professional service, and plenty of seats inside with little tables. Blueberry muffin also was large and tasted freshly baked. Otherwise a simple place without common distractions. Wonderful!
This is the sort of aesthetically beautiful and inviting coffee shop that I look for when visiting a city. What made this a treasured gem was that it's in historic Philly and located in an ally style street. The street was cobble-stone for Pete's sake and had that colonial feel. When we walked in at first, it appeared that there wasn't any sitting area, and just coffee to go style, but just around the corner from the order counter is the sitting area. There were plenty of places to sit with an outlet nearby for your laptop, and the general atmosphere was very ideal. People did appear to keep their conversation tone down, as opposed to where I'm from. No churchy conversations either, which was like a dream come true for me. So thankful to Philadelphians who appear well-mannered. But I digress, the coffee shop had plenty of pastries to choose from. I didn't notice any real breakfast items, but I was well satisfied with a Cheese Danish and coffee for a late breakfast. However, again, the coffee smelled good but tasted French roasted style or something like it. I did buy an 1893 bean blend to take back home. My husband theorized (and rightly so, as I prepared it later and better at home) that it may have something to do with the water rather than how the barista brews it. I feel it may be a combo of both. Here in the K.C. area we are known for excellent drinking water, and we did enjoy the blend when brewed back home. One thing to note about Old City Coffee and the beans they sell. They aren't cryovaced or sealed and must be ground and brewed within a few weeks. I have heard that you can freeze beans but am not sure, but will try it. The barista informed me that so long as the bag is firmly closed and away from any light source. Another thing that I noticed at this store is that they have beans you can serve yourself in bags and have them ground at the store. If I lived in Philly, I would try their other beans in small bag amounts. The aroma was wonderful here.
I came on a Friday afternoon for a nice place to sit down and work. The coffee shop looks really small when you walk in but in the back there's a bunch of seating with a couple of outlets and free WiFi. I got an iced oat milk latte, and it was VERY strong. I should've gotten a small because I already had my morning coffee today! The cashier was very friendly and the coffee came out quick. I will definitely be returning
The big draw of this coffee shop is the location. Right in a very central location of the Old City, you're just a hop skip & a jump from many of Philadelphia's biggest attractions. Elfreth's Alley, Mac's Tavern, US Mint, Betsy Ross, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell... It's all just right there. As coffee shops go, it's pretty decent! A little on the expensive end, but one of the very few locally owned coffee shops I've ever seen that offers an XL option. This is important for me personally because I drink a lot of coffee and sometimes wish I had something larger than a 20oz cup. Plenty of food and pastry options that I didn't try, because I'm one of them there resolutioners trying to lose weight. Seemed to be popular amongst the other patrons, however. Coffee was not bad! I am not big on fruity notes in my coffee, and that seems to be the trend amongst smaller, local shops, Old City not withstanding. Bitter enough - robust, chestnut and chocolate notes. The drip coffee was pretty dern hot tho. Took a while to cool. Once it cooled, I was a happy camper. The seating area seemed to be an afterthought. Had the coziness of a high school math classroom. Probably won't be dining in again. Probably the only thing keeping it from the illustrious 5* rating. Verdict? Visit if you're in the area, but perhaps takeaway is the best option.
Beautiful coffee shop nestled in the Old City with hands down the best service. The barista was amazing to provide her favorite coffee-- Blackberry Mocha coffee and paired it with their homemade blueberry muffin. Let me say, when it's recommended to slow down and enjoy the muffin, you do it. The blueberries were perfectly folded into the batter with the soothing taste of the butter. Yes, I said butter. As a southerner, a moist muffin is hard to do, but goodness my heart melted eating each bite. This muffin didn't lack with flavor, rich flavor and still maintained being light and fluffy with a simple crispy sugary top. Call me traditional, but this muffin needs to be a part of my breakfast routine just got the top. You can sneak a couple of views of the kitchen in the back with the pastries being made. It's a must try place for the cute esthetic, but the friendliest staff. It felt like an enchanted adventure to be a part of and you immediately forget you are in downtown Philadelphia. Run don't walk.
Busy , cozy and sweet. Lovely speedy service . Great coffee and blueberry muffin. We enjoyed sitting in the back, and then we came to the front and sat outside . I can see why this is a local favorite !!
Nestled among the old city brick streets is this delicious coffee shop! Great variety of seasonal flavors, and do-it-yourself coffee! Staff is very nice and there's so much to choose... including some beans to bring home with you. With all of the coffee shops around Philly, this is a nice gem that's a bit different than the rest. Try it for yourself!
Visited with my friends while on a coffee hop morning around the city. I ordered an Iced Oat milk Matcha and it was yummy, although I would probably order a coffee next time to try out. The place was lovely but it did have very few tables for sitting, might be more of a grab and go kind of coffee shop. The baristas were nice.
Nice place to do a bit of study or work (however when I was there the WiFi was not working well but it might've just been that day). Good selection of coffee products and ample seating inside!
What a cute place! It's slightly hidden since it's located on a cobblestone street but it was still pretty busy. They had a nice area to hang out inside and a set up out front with two elevated platforms for a table each. It's a nice little set up outside and the street seemed somewhat quiet, mostly just people cutting through or visiting the cigar shop next door. Decent prices and they make a delish iced matcha latte. They do also have a restroom with a key that the staff can provide upon request (I assume you have to buy something but it didn't come up since I was purchasing a drink).
The ambiance is great for such a small place. It smells like pure goodness of coffee. Their walnut cranberry muffin did not disappoint and the girl at the counter was welcoming and her patience was great.
Ordered a mint mocha and a fresh squeezed orange juice. The orange juice was prepared and in the cooler. There's only three people allowed inside. It's a super small spot and there's absolutely no sitting inside. There doesn't need a spot outside to keep for social distancing. The mint mocha tastes old world good. The OJ isn't bad, not super sweet, but a good source of easy vitamin C.
After lunch walking around Philly we needed a bit of a caffeine jolt so the first sign we saw for coffee we headed in that direction. About two blocks away we opened the door to such a great aroma and we were greeted warmly by one of the very nice ladies...seemed like the manager. We ordered a Cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso a cafe au lait. Server was super friendly and our drinks came out quickly. Reasonably priced (less than $10 for two mediums). I'm not from Philly so I'm sure I'd never be here again, but it's a really cute shop with seating adjacent to the ordering area and a nice vibe. read more
During my weekend to Philly visiting the besties, we went here for our morning coffee twice. My besties are regulars and last time I visited them we also went here, so they are true fans. I've been into black Americanos with a little honey recently? A winter thing? Idk I've never been like this before. But I enjoyed this one. I put in my own honey at the self serve station. This station is where a line naturally forms, so I'd be aware of this as I see this could be stressful for the baristas went taking/handing out orders. The matcha was smooth, a little overpowered by whatever syrup you add to it. They told me they batch make the matcha with vanilla syrup that cannot be taken out. So any add ons is too much in my opinion. The color was a good deep shade of green though. I prefer having this problem with my matcha over only being able to taste milk. A problem I've had with so many other coffee shops. Syrups are made in house! read more
2 months ago
Lovely, relaxed coffee shop with delicious coffee and quick food options. A few tables outside to sit and enjoy if you have time. read more
1 month ago
Like a European café, a large cappuccino is a two handed mug-bowl with a crema & micro-foam mixture on top that is at least a 1/2 inch thick. Why is this so difficult to find in America? Nice professional service, and plenty of seats inside with little tables. Blueberry muffin also was large and tasted freshly baked. Otherwise a simple place without common distractions. Wonderful! read more
5 months ago
9 months ago
This is the sort of aesthetically beautiful and inviting coffee shop that I look for when visiting a city. What made this a treasured gem was that it's in historic Philly and located in an ally style street. The street was cobble-stone for Pete's sake and had that colonial feel. When we walked in at first, it appeared that there wasn't any sitting area, and just coffee to go style, but just around the corner from the order counter is the sitting area. There were plenty of places to sit with an outlet nearby for your laptop, and the general atmosphere was very ideal. People did appear to keep their conversation tone down, as opposed to where I'm from. No churchy conversations either, which was like a dream come true for me. So thankful to Philadelphians who appear well-mannered. But I digress, the coffee shop had plenty of pastries to choose from. I didn't notice any real breakfast items, but I was well satisfied with a Cheese Danish and coffee for a late breakfast. However, again, the coffee smelled good but tasted French roasted style or something like it. I did buy an 1893 bean blend to take back home. My husband theorized (and rightly so, as I prepared it later and better at home) that it may have something to do with the water rather than how the barista brews it. I feel it may be a combo of both. Here in the K.C. area we are known for excellent drinking water, and we did enjoy the blend when brewed back home. One thing to note about Old City Coffee and the beans they sell. They aren't cryovaced or sealed and must be ground and brewed within a few weeks. I have heard that you can freeze beans but am not sure, but will try it. The barista informed me that so long as the bag is firmly closed and away from any light source. Another thing that I noticed at this store is that they have beans you can serve yourself in bags and have them ground at the store. If I lived in Philly, I would try their other beans in small bag amounts. The aroma was wonderful here. read more
I came on a Friday afternoon for a nice place to sit down and work. The coffee shop looks really small when you walk in but in the back there's a bunch of seating with a couple of outlets and free WiFi. I got an iced oat milk latte, and it was VERY strong. I should've gotten a small because I already had my morning coffee today! The cashier was very friendly and the coffee came out quick. I will definitely be returning read more
The big draw of this coffee shop is the location. Right in a very central location of the Old City, you're just a hop skip & a jump from many of Philadelphia's biggest attractions. Elfreth's Alley, Mac's Tavern, US Mint, Betsy Ross, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell... It's all just right there. As coffee shops go, it's pretty decent! A little on the expensive end, but one of the very few locally owned coffee shops I've ever seen that offers an XL option. This is important for me personally because I drink a lot of coffee and sometimes wish I had something larger than a 20oz cup. Plenty of food and pastry options that I didn't try, because I'm one of them there resolutioners trying to lose weight. Seemed to be popular amongst the other patrons, however. Coffee was not bad! I am not big on fruity notes in my coffee, and that seems to be the trend amongst smaller, local shops, Old City not withstanding. Bitter enough - robust, chestnut and chocolate notes. The drip coffee was pretty dern hot tho. Took a while to cool. Once it cooled, I was a happy camper. The seating area seemed to be an afterthought. Had the coziness of a high school math classroom. Probably won't be dining in again. Probably the only thing keeping it from the illustrious 5* rating. Verdict? Visit if you're in the area, but perhaps takeaway is the best option. read more
2 years ago
Beautiful coffee shop nestled in the Old City with hands down the best service. The barista was amazing to provide her favorite coffee-- Blackberry Mocha coffee and paired it with their homemade blueberry muffin. Let me say, when it's recommended to slow down and enjoy the muffin, you do it. The blueberries were perfectly folded into the batter with the soothing taste of the butter. Yes, I said butter. As a southerner, a moist muffin is hard to do, but goodness my heart melted eating each bite. This muffin didn't lack with flavor, rich flavor and still maintained being light and fluffy with a simple crispy sugary top. Call me traditional, but this muffin needs to be a part of my breakfast routine just got the top. You can sneak a couple of views of the kitchen in the back with the pastries being made. It's a must try place for the cute esthetic, but the friendliest staff. It felt like an enchanted adventure to be a part of and you immediately forget you are in downtown Philadelphia. Run don't walk. read more
Nestled among the old city brick streets is this delicious coffee shop! Great variety of seasonal flavors, and do-it-yourself coffee! Staff is very nice and there's so much to choose... including some beans to bring home with you. With all of the coffee shops around Philly, this is a nice gem that's a bit different than the rest. Try it for yourself! read more
2 years ago
Visited with my friends while on a coffee hop morning around the city. I ordered an Iced Oat milk Matcha and it was yummy, although I would probably order a coffee next time to try out. The place was lovely but it did have very few tables for sitting, might be more of a grab and go kind of coffee shop. The baristas were nice. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
What a cute place! It's slightly hidden since it's located on a cobblestone street but it was still pretty busy. They had a nice area to hang out inside and a set up out front with two elevated platforms for a table each. It's a nice little set up outside and the street seemed somewhat quiet, mostly just people cutting through or visiting the cigar shop next door. Decent prices and they make a delish iced matcha latte. They do also have a restroom with a key that the staff can provide upon request (I assume you have to buy something but it didn't come up since I was purchasing a drink). read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
The ambiance is great for such a small place. It smells like pure goodness of coffee. Their walnut cranberry muffin did not disappoint and the girl at the counter was welcoming and her patience was great. read more
Ordered a mint mocha and a fresh squeezed orange juice. The orange juice was prepared and in the cooler. There's only three people allowed inside. It's a super small spot and there's absolutely no sitting inside. There doesn't need a spot outside to keep for social distancing. The mint mocha tastes old world good. The OJ isn't bad, not super sweet, but a good source of easy vitamin C. read more
3 years ago
This was a popular choice by far! I would see so many people carrying around their iconic cup and after trying it I could understand why. Their coffee was smooth and bold with no lingering aftertaste. The staff were quick and friendly and the service was great! read more
3 years ago
Cutty coffee shop on a quiet cobblestone street. I'm a sucker for outside seating and the homie and I got lucky and snagged the table out front. Direct sunlight. We needed it. People working were super chill. And shout out this coffee shop for having decaf drip available. Sometimes I'm on one from too much caffeine so it was nice to have a for here cup of decaf. My homie had a oatmilk latte and said it was fire. It's a cute spot. Honestly maybe my fav spot in Philly. It's a bit of a walk for me and it's worth it every time. Good walking coffee shop. If you're on foot and need a cup. It's a must hit read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
Cute little coffee shop in the heart of Old City. I walked over one morning and was warmly greeted. I grabbed a latte and an everything bagel. There are a couple of cute tables outside to sit, and it was fun to strike up conversations with customers who were walking in. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
My favorite coffee shop in Philly! The service is always top tier and the drinks are expertly executed! I typically drink lattes (hot or iced depending on how I'm feeling) but I've been on a recent mocha kick and the iced mocha didn't disappoint! We also buy whole beans for coffee ant home and we thoroughly enjoy the reasonably priced old city and poor Richard's blends. I Just found out they will ship beans as well! Stop by if your in Old City and they even have a nice location in the Reading Terminal! read more
3 years ago
Love this place! The ambiance is worth a visit. Nestled in a cobblestone street within old city, you'll find this small coffee shop with so much character. They have seating in the back and sometimes have live music as well. I recommend their coffees and lattes--a must order! I'm picky about chai and I was not a fan of their light, milky chai. It didn't have enough flavor so maybe don't order that :) The service is wonderful. Make a pit stop while you're in the area for that coffee fix ! read more
7 years ago
Starbucks coffee is awful! why does every one like it?? - I used to own 2 coffee shops in Chicago. There is so much better coffee out there! Seek out the little coffee houses! I thank Mr. Schultz for creating the buzz about coffee (he allowed me to open mine) but his coffee burns. I'm in Philly and on the cutest street (Church) is OLD CITY COFFEE. Smells are great, isn't burnt, and makes their own flavor syrups! There were two adorable bistro tables outside. It's a crisp cool morning but sitting there was wonderful. They sell their own beans, and some small food fare. Please enjoy this little coffee shop! Support small coffee houses. read more
3 years ago
Great coffee!! Cool little spot in an alley with seating space. They have coffee that you can pick up and also freshly made snacks like cookies. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
After walking ten miles across Phili in 20 degree weather, I really needed a warm cup of anything, and Old City Coffee hit the spot. It's on a quiet small alley that few cars drive down, but that doesn't stop it from appearing to be the place for locals to go. It was packed and I couldn't even find a spot to sit! I had the warm apple cider which warmed me up well and I would recommend to others. My girlfriend on the other hand had the house coffee and after she said something seemed off, I concurred that it seemed to burnt. I don't know if it was because we had it at 5:00pm and it was the last of the batch, but I would definitely look at getting another drink here. The staff was super friendly though! read more
8 years ago
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