Dope little place. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and good tea. I'll definitely be back. My only complaint about these hipster coffee shops is how expensive they are. This isn't a knock on Green Line Cafe specifically, but all cafes/coffee shops of the same ilk. Generally find the prices to be a little high. Will that prevent me from coming back? It won't. I'm not buying dinner, I'm just buying a tea, so it ain't gonna break me, and I liked it! So I will return. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There are two Green Line cafes near me, this location and the one on 43rd and. Baltimore. I usually don't go to Green Line (no particular reason, some times it's not that convenient, or I usually have some where else I want to go to). It's also been a while since I came to this location, but I was meeting up with a friend here. They usually have nice sounding seasonal drinks, and this time they had Rosemary Peach Espresso Tonic. At cafes I usually get an Americano or Espresso Tonic, so I was looking forward to trying this seasonal drink. The service was okay. The drink was really made. However, I think it's about time to upgrade their furnitures. The cloth covered chairs were stained and was not welcoming. I opted for a wooden chair, but that was a bit uncomfortable and showed some age. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Rosemary Peach Espresso Tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Good study space and nice cafe! The drinks were standard, but made quickly and done right. Wish there were more places to charge laptops or electrical outlets, as there seemed to be a few people at peak occupancy looking for places to plug in. read more

Great service! Chai was good. Banana bread was amazing. Quiet and quaint cafe, kinda hipsterish. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty good I have been here a lot. Very good cookies and drinks. Nice service and kind staff.

A few sandwich items they also have things like cupcakes or rice crispy treats, even donuts, and fresh fruit available. Have a good selection of coffee as well as teas. The service is OK and they don't have a huge turnover and staff seen one of the girls that it's been there for well over 1O years. I like that they also have outdoor seating and Wi-Fi available when reviewing places people have to consider what place is an leaving honest review based on that this is a coffee shop so as far as other coffee shops, I think this one hit some mark. read more

If you want to hear employees talk behind your back, then this is the place. Excuse me for tipping 25% on a plain croissant ($3.25 + $0.75), since their default tip screen is $1, $2, and $3 instead of percentages like the location on Baltimore Ave (kudos to them). As soon as I picked up my pastry - which doesn't even rival Costco's or Sam's Club - the two people behind the counter started talking about how they try to be extra nice to get that $2 tip and that I was essentially being petty for putting in the effort to do a "low" custom tip instead. Yes, the vibes are that rancid. I apologize for even tipping, in that case. Also, the wooden bench I sat on is very wobbly. Every time another person moved on the bench, it could be felt, and I mean every time. I really wanted to give them a chance because they have cosy seating (sofa chairs, couches, and padded benches), but now I regret even trying. They gotta fix the energy, food, and furniture in there. read more

Came here on a Sunday morning and it was fairly busy with people coming in and out. The service was great and fast. My friends and I did enjoy our drinks. I wouldn't go for any of their specials that they have posted up outside the cafe, better to go with staples (my friend wasn't the biggest fan of their specialty drink that she got). Though, I think there are other surrounding cafes that you can go to for better food. The cafe itself is nice and in the back of the cafe there is an area with windows and beautiful lighting, would definitely love to come back here and chill and read a book sometime. read more

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I've been coming here for at least 12 years, and it's been going downhill for a long time now but today was the last straw. Insanely rude staff, which is kind of par for the course with indie coffee shops, it's almost charmingly retro. However $5.65 for a large iced coffee? I come to indie coffee shops to pay LESS than a sh*tty Starbucks, not twice as much. The coffee here isn't THAT great or different. (Also, I co-sign on the employees talking about customers when they think they are out of earshot. You aren't that quiet and you DEFINITELY aren't that clever, peanuts.) read more

With so many Green Line Cafe's in the area, they're all pretty decent. Got an iced mocha per usual and it was eh. The service was pretty quick but the drink felt watered-down, the espresso was weak, and the chocolate didn't really add anything but a stale-ish cocoa taste. Tried one of their empanadas and it was decent, but there's definitely better places around. Love the study area however. Super spacious, filled with greenery, and great for doing work. Come here for the vibes but less so for the coffee. read more

I walked in and the person behind the counter was doing something with the syrups. She turned and looked at me and then turned back to what she was doing. Didn't greet me at all so I left. Very rude, and I'm not sure if it's because I'm black or she's just a horrible customer service person. read more

This is a very cute café, but I got a cappuccino here that was so expensive, so small, and so inedible (sour and bitter) I'm sad because it seems like a great place to hang out, but I'm not wasting more money on terrible coffee. read more

This place is right on the line of being a great coffee shop. I got the cafe mocha and it was decent, nothing special. The staff was very friendly and the overall space was really great for working. Wifi was generally pretty fast (was free, just had to ask). Also liked that the bathrooms were gender neutral and kept pretty clean. Overall it definitely did aGREE(N) with me. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Cafe Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Technically it's no longer The Other Green Line, but I guess that it's one of those names you can't escape once you decide to use it. The Other Green Line was the cafe that they closed down in favor of renovating another bigger spot, and calling it something like "That Other The Other Green Line" would be pretty damn confusing (and would ironically be something that I would probably do). Now they just call it Green Line Cafe which is equally similar to the other two and pretty plain. But you realize how significantly different it is the moment you bask in it's hugeness and check out a show. Just Clarifying - The Not So Other McThrill read more

Great coffee and vegan options. Friendly staff. Perfect place to sit and study or read a book.

I decided to try this Green Line Cafe because it was a little off of Penn's campus and it was such a disappointing experience. I ordered a mocha and when the cashier charged me, he was eyeing at me to see whether I'd tip. When I decided not to, he made a very snarky and sarcastic comment and said "Thanks for that. I live off of tip but no big deal." I was actually about to leave a tip in cash but after that comment and attitude, absolutely not. I watched as he did the same thing towards other customers. The barista also purposefully blasted the music after I sat down, which was very petty and childish. The barista created an extremely uncomfortable and hostile environment. Tipping is not obligatory and customers can choose whether or not to tip and how much. I understand the frustrations that come with working in the food service industry. But if you treat customers as rude as you did, not only will you not be tipped but you turn people away from your store. You're turning away people who can potentially become regulars and big-tippers. Besides the rude employee, the mocha I ordered was very watery and I barely tasted the espresso. My friend also said her coffee was super sour and it wasn't drinkable. She drank half of it and couldn't finish the drink. I read through other Yelp reviews and apparently this isn't the first time that this happened at the store-- multiple different employees have received comments for being rude when a customer decides not to tip. This was an incredibly disappointing experience and I won't be coming back unless there's a drastic change in the employee's attitudes. read more

Hard to customize the flavor of the drinks you want. Or at least, I've not like their tea lattes very much, and I keep trying. Definitely cozy with all the options for seating, but I've tried several drinks here and I'm not sure the price justifies the product. They actually have wifi, which works pretty well, so that's a good way to get out of the house and get some work done. The baked goods and sandwiches are about average for a coffee shop, except Green Line has done vegan and vegetarian options which is a necessity for these parts. Overall, nothing crazy about this place, but they keep a clean bathroom and every time I walk by, I see a few of the same regulars chilling around. Lots of students, it seems, and near a lot of restaurants. With more people in line, service can be super slow, so unless you come at off hours, expect a wait in the cramped area up near the counter when you walk in. read more

I love Green Line Cafe. They have awesome teas, sandwiches, and baked goods. I love that their selection is 50/50 vegan/non-vegan. My favorite sandwiches are The Steve and the Sweet Potato burrito. The Steve has delicious marinated tofu with tomato and spicy aioli on ciabatta bread. The sweet potato burrito is filled with kale, black beans, and creamy aioli. Both are super savory and sweet! I love that they carry Dottie's Donuts too! You literally can't go wrong with any flavor. All are delicious. Recently I tried a sourdough pretzel from them and wow that was amazing too! This cafe is very spacious and has tons of space to work/chat. read more

This is my local coffee shop and I love the time I spend there. They have amazing iced teas that I often get in the summer, and make a killer mocha and chai tea latte for when I have a coffee craving.I like that this location has ample seating so there's usually a place to get work done. Also, the jerk chicken sandwich with the Sriracha ketchup hits the spot. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming! read more

The Green Line Cafe - Egg&cheese in toasted whole grain, everything bagel with cream cheese, Moroccan mint tea and iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pleasant place for writing and coffee shop fare. Met up with a writing group and was very productive. The Jasmine green tea was superb and had a nice robust flor. The staff was pleasant and kind. I would definitely return. read more

Environment: Great place to get work done. There was slightly limiting seating but fortunately it was a nice day and they have outdoor seating as well.. Inside is cozy and an intimate place to talk to others, kick-back, do work, and grab a drink. Service: Definitely very attentive when giving you a drink. Please remember to tip them even though it's just a coffee/tea~ Drink: I'm not much of a coffee drinker so I'll speak on behalf of the teas. I've only tried their black teas once and I wasn't a huge fan. My usual is either Sencha or Jasmine. If you like very floral-smelling teas, this is definitely a good buy. It is very fragrant and even the hot water re-fills will probably maintain the flavor 3 times fully steeped. Price: For about $2.50 with a $1 tip, I absolutely love this place. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I use to go there a lot when I was in college. Place is always packed with people. Today I went back after a long time. They were having a open mic poetry contest. It was really cool. Coffee and service is average. Good location and plenty of sitting area inside. 4/5 read more

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Pros: This is probably the Green Line location with the most space and seating. Cons: The wifi is rather unreliable. The employee on the evening shift plays really aggressive rock music at an aggressively loud volume. It's rather stressing and anxiety-inducing at 9 PM to have to listen to hard core rock at loud volumes as well as this employee's enthusiastic singing along to the music while trying to do work. I wish there would some consistency/centralization to the playlist choice so it's not just at the whim of whichever individual employee is on shift at the time. Considering how coffee shops are usually used by people trying to get work done or have casual meetings, both the unreliable wifi and loud, obnoxious music choice seem antithetical to that purpose. Also, I wish they had some alternative mechanism to heat the food other than a panini press. It really squishes the bread (ciabatta, buns) that come with their sandwiches. read more

I usually go to the Green Line on 43rd, where the drinks are always good and people are nice. However, once in a while I opt here when I feel like doing some work, since the other location has no internet. This place is bigger, but doesn't mean better. I've never seen anyone clean tables here, so pretty much always dirty with trash all over the floor. Drinks have been made incorrectly about half of the times I've been here, even though the menu is the same as the one in 43rd! Lastly, when the only reason I come here is for internet but their internet is commonly down, it defeats the purpose of coming here. Overall an ok place when things are working correctly, but usually a disappointment. read more

Second time here. The lattes do not disappoint! read more

The Green Line Cafe - Two lattes and a plain croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The pros: Lots of space, which is mostly empty and useful for reading and decompressing during a workday (that was my use, at least) Good, strong coffee. WiFi friendly. The cons: WiFi? It worked less than half of the time I was there. Somewhat snarky service. Maybe not exactly "snarky," but less than enthusiastic. Overall, a good cafe which deserves another trip from me next time I am in the neighborhood. One last note: They only sell the New York Times. I dont get that. We are in West Philly, and I cant even get an Inky? Lots of cafes and their patrons champion the "local" life when it comes to living responsibly, yet their journalism is always imported from New York or DC. I dont get it. The last bastion of true journalism in the city is dying before our eyes and if places like Green Line dont support its continued existence, e will all be getting our local news from the idiot box before we know it. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Goat cheese croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The vegan cookies!! So good!! It's a little pricy, but you get a lot, so it evens out. I had the Mexican Chocolate, the Chocolate Chip, and the banana oatmeal cookie! I gotta say the Mexican Chocolate was the best! It wasn't too spicy, but enough so you got a little kick to your aftertaste. All the cookies were a little crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside--just the way I like it!! :) The seitan sandwich was ehh...but I have yet to try the famous Sweet Potato Wrap. It looks like its a winner so ill have to try that sometime. The place itself was cute, kinda small so it's a good on the go kind of place. Very friendly people too :) read more

The Green Line Cafe - Half eaten Chocolate Chip cookie! Soft and chewy and delish on the inside!! :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is the worst cafe I've ever been and the worst matcha latte I've ever had. I only had one sip of my latte and couldn't drink it anymore. Even my friend's simple coffee tastes horrible as well. When I first walked in today, this place smells like bad milk. It's absolutely gross and super uncomfortable. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This cafe has been a life saver for the past couple of weeks. I live just a minute away, so whenever I'm feeling distracted at home, I hop on over to Green Line and get on my study grind! I honestly don't know too much about coffee, but I've ordered a latte here a few times and never had any complaints. I've also tried their teas - peppermint tea and lemon tea - which were both very warm and soothing. The only complaint I have is their dim lighting (I had to use my wonderful photo editing skills to brighten up the picture I posted). I usually get here pretty late and stay here until they close (9pm on Mondays-Saturdays, not 10pm!), and my eyes start to really hurt by the time I leave. But other than that, this is a great cafe to meet up with friends or to study by yourself! read more

The Green Line Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in any town in America. I'm only visiting for a week and I've already been here three times and plan to return as much as possible before heading home. Their sweet potato vegan burrito is delicious, their tea selection is excellent (try Mayan chai), staff is friendly, coffee is great, and the clientele are some of the most intelligent, artistic people I've ever had the pleasure to eavesdrop on. I've gotten so much work done here I even considered moving to Philly for a hot second. This place has rosewater pistachio donuts. Who are these people giving three stars? smh read more

The Green Line Cafe - rosewater pistachio donut w coffee for here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You know the holidays are in full swing when even the staff at Green Line is cheery!! I think my bagel and coffee even tasted better! In all seriousness though my past few trips here have been a delight. The thin taller guy behind the counter is so sweet, always says hello enthusiastically and waits on people right away. This place has always had one of my favorite cups of coffee in town , and now with the morale and friendliness on the rise, I'm even happier to call this my neighborhood spot. Go Green Line! read more

Generally enjoy the product, vibe and friendly staff...except for one rude employee with dark long hair. He always makes me uncomfortable and unwelcomed. This has been a constant since moving to the area a couple months ago. I think today's interaction was most unpleasant when he saw that I didn't tip him and said "thanks I appreciate that!" really sarcastically. He did the same thing to my friend. A note for him: I will not tip you when you continuously treat customers like garbage. Simple as that. I have the choice to spend my money how I want and I don't think ringing me up at the register should require a tip. He didn't even pour the coffee! Coming from someone who works in the food service as well, I understand the frustrations, but I'll be damned if I make a customer feel like that when they don't tip. I really want to support this place but he's making it harder and harder with every interaction. read more

This place total mess I get just one simple capuccino never stayed for long time but I tried this morning seems all people who sitting in there crazy one guy was shaking and eating all food what he order before with crazy hunger attitude , another groups of people were totally Holmes and stinks so bad some random guy was ruining around with the cup in his hands looks like total mad house I WlIL Never go there anymore !! If you want spend your morning in MAD HOUSE that's is right place for you !!good luck read more

Let's get one thing straight: This is the hipster mothership. Now, let me clear the air. It's not that I don't like hipsters. I mean, some of my best friends are hipsters, etc. etc. But Green Line is just ridiculous. It's where hipsters send their hipster friends that they're too embarrassed to hang out with because of how effin' hipster they are. The too-hipster-to-hang-out-with-other-hipsters-hipsters come here, meet other too-hipster-to-be-a-hipster-hipsters, drink lousy coffee, ride their homemade bikes home, and make little environmentally-friendly hipster babies. So. Hipsters. Just so long as we're clear. Clientele aside, there are a host of things that annoy me about Green Line. First and foremost, the coffee is lousy. It's a weird combination of burned- and watery-tasting that just isn't good. At a coffee shop, this is a deal breaker. Second issue, and this is a personal pet peeve, is the bagel situation. When you order a bagel with cream cheese, you receive a (barely toasted) Lenders-esque bagel, a pod of cream cheese, and a knife. IMHO, to be a good cafe, your cream cheese should come out of a vat. Less wasted plastic pods, more cream cheese on my bagel, minimal extra work for baristas. Third issue. Cash only, and their ATM is often broken. Taking credit cards is *not that hard,* people. A few things in their favor (?) include vegan baked goods, expensive prepackaged Vietnamese hoagies, and gluten-free stuff. It's great if you're into that kind of thing. read more

Call my crazy, but I don't rate a place based on who hangs out there. Hating hipsters has become trendier than hipsters themselves. I guess I don't go here at hipster'o'clock, because it seems to attract all ages. College kids, the elderly and everything in between. I drink a lot of coffee and I consider Green Line's coffee to be above average. What really keeps me coming back is their selection of vegan food. Vegan chicken salad, 'The Steve,' and the Sweet Potato Burrito... all delicious! I can't ever resist grabbing a pack of vegan cookies, which are quite tasty. My boyfriend hates coffee, but their large selection of teas appeals to him. Friendly staff! My only complaint-- Dear Owner, get these guys a better sandwich-heater-upper! ASAP! It shouldn't take 10-15 minutes to warm pre-made food. This deters me from grabbing a burrito for breakfast on my way to work. read more

yay for a new Green Line! Big, airy, bright, with indoor and outdoor tables. And wifi! My only issue here is that there are literally 2 outlets for, oh, 15 or so tables. Seems like this would be a high priority for a coffee shop opening this far into the 21st century. So charge up before you go, or you may be left on the side of the information superhighway (note retro-hip terminology). do note that this is on the corner of 45th and Locust, not 43rd. read more

I think that Green Line largely succeeds in the absence of serious competition. If an Ultimo, Elixr, Shot Tower, or Bodhi were within 3 miles of it, Green Line would be in trouble. The space is good enough, which does compensate a little for the fact that I've never had a great cup of coffee there, or even a good one. Probably the best sign that Green Line doesn't have to try to do anything particularly well in order to make enough money to keep three locations open is that they don't hesitate to close a half hour or more in advance of their posted close time. If you kick ten customers out of your store half an hour before you said you would, it means you don't really think you need those particular customers. So while Green Line is an improvement on the old computer repair shop that filled the space a number of years ago, it's not really a coffee shop that you can ever recommend with enthusiasm to anyone. read more

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I live local to this cafe & am a big fan of their Lattes. The large latte has 4 shots of Espresso so you are definitely getting your money's worth. I haven't tried their food but they have a nice menu. The inside is very cute & comfortable. They also have outdoor seating for warmer days. read more

The Green Line Cafe - Large Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love this little coffee shop! They have vegan nomz as well as other options for meat eaters in the sandwich department. The space is open and clean and seems like a great place to grab a table to study or just hang out. Outdoor seating for pups is always a plus as well! Friendly staff, coffee is great and food is delightful. A+!!! read more