Homegrown on West Porter in South Philly is a local treasure. I ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese…read moreon an everything bagel with hot sauce on the side--crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and a perfectly toasted bagel that hits every note. Their coffee is strong, smooth, and exactly what you need to start the day right. What truly sets this place apart is the locals' vibe: everyone knows each other by name, quick laughs bounce between tables, and friendly waves ripple down the sidewalk like one big extended family. It's the warm, genuine side of Philly and its people that too often gets overlooked--the kind of neighborhood soul that makes the city special.

Went to the one on challowhill and I'll always love this spot. It's perfect and always so good! You…read moreneed to go here! Their grab and go sandwiches are great. Coffee is amazing. Vibes are perfect

currently my favorite milk tea spot in philly!…read more molly tea is such a great milk tea chain and i was very happy that one opened in philly. i've been numerous times since opening, and have even doordashed from here when i didn't have the time to make it out to the shop. i absolutely love jasmine milk tea, so my go-to order is the premium jasmine milk tea. they share a space with nan xiang express so it's super convenient to grab a bite while there. the shop is small but efficient, and the quality is always consistent. their packaging is beautiful and high quality, the to-go orders are meticulously packed to maintain their temperature and prevent leaking. unfortunately, it looks like they just announced on their instagram that they are temporarily closed for renovations, but crossing my fingers that they will reopen soon! absolutely worth a visit if you are a fan of jasmine milk tea.

White Champaca Salted Cheese is really good very crowded…read moreeven at 21:45 the order terminals are worn out and sometimes malfunction

Phenomenal chicken cutlets. Well pounded, juicy, tender, and holding a crisp crust. Intelligent and…read morewell balanced use of oil and tomatoes. Topped with sharp provolone for bitter balance (better than arugula places sometimes use to achieve this balance). I'll add, though, that the bottom half of the roll was dried out (partially stale). I didn't want to allow that to cloud the review because the interior bones of this sandwich were phenomenal and I think this is a 5-star place. However, next time I should politely ask for a new roll.

Reports of my demise are grotesquely exaggerated. I ate this so long ago that I forgot most of the…read moredetails. I do remember liking it. I do remember everyone else was drinking espresso and speaking with heavy accents.

I was second time back and now I feel we have a regular spot for us side from EM's lovely welcome,…read morethe selection of coffee beverages excited us and blew us away when we front when we had our our beverages My wife ordered the caramel mocha and I had the Mexican turmeric, and we both had them over ice they were made perfectly. They were made with care and attention to detail. I'm sorry I didn't take a picture of our beverages. It was a warm night and we had brought some dessert with us and we just dove right into it to celebrate my birthday.

Very well rounded coffee shop. Extensive menu, accommodating and pleasant staff, and a very…read morespacious area for patrons to work or relax. I ordered the iced chai tea it was excellent. I am very particular with my chai and prefer strong and spicy notes. Menu offered pastries as well as sandwiches and other treats. The peanut butter and jelly cookie was excellent. I definitely recommend if you are in the area :)

Wow such a fun experience! I wish I snapped a pic of the menu but I was so distracted by…read moreeverything else in this little shop I failed to do so! It's a small corner shop right by Pat's, Geno's and the Garage. There is actually some Geno's memorabilia inside. It's a gourmet hot cocoa shop, the cheapest hot cocoa drink is the original and it was $12 at the time. It is fun to watch how they do it! The glasses are placed on a lazy Susan which is covered in chocolate shavings. They add whipped cream to the glass then pour in the hot cocoa. This is a great start but next they start shaving a variety of chocolate on top. Milk, dark, white. I don't even know what they all were but it was definitely fun to each the drink become richer and more delicious with every scrape. As if that isn't enough, if you order a drink that comes with marshmallow, they toast it with a small flame thrower. They also sell a variety of chocolate covered pretzels, cannoli, and gelato. Definitely worth trying for the experience and decadent drinks!

I've been wanting to check out this spot for cannolis for a long time. Finally stopped by on the…read moreway to dinner which was a mistake LOL The cannolis were huge! They are pricey so you do pay the price. The cream is filled when you order so the shell doesn't get soggy. I tried the Pistachio $16. There were crushed pistachio on the shell. I like that they sprinkle crushed pistachio on the edge cream. Would come back for a treat but not too often cause it was a bit pricy for me

Coffee started out acidic but not in a burn your throat kind of way. I actually quite enjoyed it…read morewith the oat milk. The acidity mellowed out as time went on and it blended more with the creaminess of the milk In a little cage before machine shop. Would order here first then bakery next time

Grabbed some coffee here after making a few bakery stops elsewhere in the building (Machine Shop;…read moreSecond Daughter). Cold coffee was perfect. Iced oat milk latte was decent. Friendly baristas and plenty of seating. 4.5 stars.

Surprised by the negative reviews because I love it here!! Bright space and friendly staff,…read moredelicious pastries and drinks, and a nice area to sit and read/write/enjoy your items. They roast their own beans which I'm always looking for (I know it's snobby) when I'm trying new/enjoying familiar coffee shops.

First time trying an Ube latte and it did not disappoint. It had a light Ube flavor with espresso…read morelatte flavors. Staff were extremely friendly.

I came here on a rainy day after attending mass at a nearby church. The ambiance was very charming…read moreand beautiful inside. It is inside an office building and the entrance is off to the side of that main office entrance. Service was prompt and I got my food out very quickly. I had the quinoa bowl which was really good and not too pricey. The bowl had a perfect balance, especially if you mix the cream cheese around. If I was walking around the area, I would come back here again. This seems to be a more local spot compared to the heavily touristy restaurants right on Rittenhouse Square nearby.

Get your yourself a bridal party that orders all steak and eggs right before a wedding…read more It was some of our first time eating scrapple too. Memories were made. Only major drawback is the size of the space, so get comfy real quick

Definitely one of my preferred Ultimo locations in the city. Parking can be a bit of a pain, but…read moreusually you're able to find one if you circle for 5-10 minutes max. My usual order is a pastry and a pour over here. Coffee came out fast, and I was also able to have a good window seat to do some morning reading with my morning coffee. My pour tasted delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. Ambience-wise, it's a bit dark in the back, but nothing that's too out of the ordinary. Bathroom was frigid though, and I'm not sure why. Otherwise, this is a solid as your neighborhood coffee shop for some focus time or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up!

Friendly staff, never a line, delicious vanilla latte. Simple, straightforward menu without too…read moremuch flare which is refreshing. Their brewed coffee is yummy but a little acidic - if you like that then this will be your jam! Good selection of pastries.

Service: I came in around 1pm and it wasn't busy i was able to find a table to sit/done at. The…read morefood came out quickly. Ambiance: it wasn't a busy time so it wasn't loud. I was able to listen to my personal music and study. Food: the Capri pesto is AMAZING!! It's so savory and tasty that I ordered it twice lol. The latte was nice.

Adorable neighbor coffee shop with a super friendly staff. My Americano was hot and fresh. Great…read moreway to start the day in the city of brotherly love!