First time visitor, wanted to check out the new spot that opened in my neighborhood. Nice change from Dunkin Donuts, I thought... Upon approaching wanted to check out the selection of pastries and baked goods that was offered. Two people behind the counter, as they finished with the person in front of me was expecting a greeting or a offering of help. I received nothing, as I try to decipher through the different baked good cause most weren't labeled, still no hello.. I was simply turned off and left without ordering anything. read more

Upon walking in, you will enjoy the nice minimalist decor with sturdy chairs and a decent menu selection. However, this place is dirty. Floors dirty, tables dirty, bathrooms dirty. All the while, employees are standing behind the counter chatting away. Over the course of 3 hours I was there, all customers had their empty coffee cups sitting gathering dust and lord knows what else, because the workers weren't cleaning the tables nor picking up people's cups as people were coming and going. I nicely and gently mentioned this to the manager and I feel like the manager-girl caught a bit of an attytude about it. Then, later, a customer who was sitting in front of me spilled a trail of coffee on the floor from the milk station to her table, and also left a pool of coffee on the table when she left. No worries...I mentioned it to the staff there, and this 20-something-year-old little girl quipped, "Lemme see, because I can't see from here," as she was standing behind the counter, talking to her co-worker (I'm in my 50s - please stop with the can't see issue.) Then, I learn later (from my daughters who were also there) that the girl also caught an atty-tude because for her, there was nothing to clean. Like - lissen - if I slip on coffee spilled in your shop? We gonna have a HUGE very real problem. Lastly, we got there around 11am and left at 2pm. I used the bathroom right before I left and the floor was dirty and the trash can full. Like - come on y'all! The change in shift at 1pm should have cleaned the floors of the entire place (it's not that big - nice decent size) and emptied all trash throughout - like - what is going on at this place. They've been in business 6 months so far, so I'm told. Ultimo has potential, if they can keep the place clean, and clean up the staff's attitudes. read more

I'm disappointed I went in the other day and got a coffee and a piece of bread and it cost 11 DOLLARS!! The coffee was about 3 dollars so that would mean the little piece of bread cost about $8... get out of here with these prices. I would like to know if i was mischarged or if that is correct ? I'm disappointed with the how unaffordable it is and will steer clear in the future. read more

What a lovely local spot to mosh, sip, chat, read, or work! Fabulous coffee, baked goods, sandwiches. read more

Ultimo Coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Signature light + open design = welcoming space. The obligatory superb coffee and super good smells are also present. Germantown Ultimo rivals their Newbold spot for my favorite coffee space in Philly. - Shout out to Rally too - Walking up to the Wayne Ave corner joint I passed the Chelten Ave train station, a Dunkin, and Mastery Charter so new neighbors new friends to be made. Two glass garage doors read more

Ultimo Coffee - espresso, macchiato (oat) + nom, nom = happy morning. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Coffee is good, pastries are good too, staff are friendly and the shop is adorable however, the floors are never swept and have tons of crumbs everywhere that I don't ever want to put my bag on the ground. read more

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Just went here for a drink. I don't know who the woman making drinks is, but she's having a bad day it seems and was pretty rude to me. I just asked her was my drink warm enough because I like my drink hot. Her reply was mad snarky, "it's how we always make it", I guess that's a yes? I tipped and everything. She lucky I meditated this morning. read more

Great spot with great coffee. Couple of small tables outside. Accessible atmosphere. This place has a neighborhood feel to it.

This little coffee shop has the potential to flourish in this neighborhood, but I can't say that I would recommend it to any of my friends. The sad reality it that they are woefully under stocked in the majority of their food items. I am referring to anything that is not a pastry or confection. This establishment opens at 7am and closes between 5pm-7pm depending on the day, which poses the question of why most or all food items outside of confections are sold out by 11am? I have even gotten there as early as 9am for breakfast and was told that it was sold out. My patronage has steadily decreased because 7 out 10 times, it's a waste of gas and time because they don't have anything. Gas is too expensive to waste it on the hope that they finally improve their food stores. read more

So glad we found this location in the heart of Philadelphia. We had two chai lattes that were perfect with the right amount of foam and flavor as for the treats, those little sugar nuggets were delicious and tasty. The rhubarb bar was my favorite. read more

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I enjoyed a hibiscus iced tea, it was delicious! I love the ambulance very relaxing, fresh air flowing through out! read more

Ultimo Coffee - Hibiscus iced tea, halfway gone - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Why this doesn't have 5 stars, or AT LEAST a solid 4, is beyond me. I visited here with 3 friends today, for the first time, and all of us had a pretty perfect experience! First off, the staff were very friendly and had a down to earth quality to them. Maybe it has to do with being from NYC but I'm accustomed to being met with a pressured, abrupt, and even rude workers, in similar cafes. I was delighted by my interactions with the cashier and barista who got our lengthy order perfect. While deciding on what baked sweet goods to get, I learned that they have a regularly changing selection. I had an egg, pesto, and cheese breakfast sandwich which was both unique and delicious. Made on the spot, as opposed to having reheated ingredients. My friend got one with bacon and she equally enjoyed hers. My skim vanilla latte, to stay, looked as delicious as it was. Pretty foam and strong espresso. I was so glad, btw, that they had skim milk. It's my experience that a lot of reputable coffee shops are opposed to skim milk. Why, I cannot tell you. So, it was a big win for me to have my prefered milk choice! The eco-friendly water system was another unexpected plus... they had glass cups to pour water from a pitcher into. I would absolutely return here. read more

In the midst of studying, I took mental break to grab a bandaid from the register. At the counter, I saw a glimpse of what appeared to be one of my most deadliesttttt pleasures (as shown above) Without thought, I had to confirm if that was the Sesame Tahiti chocolate chip cookie. And........Of course it was! I smiled and, shared that it was by far the best cookie I've ever had! Didn't really have any intentions on purchasing one, but thought I should let them know how bomb that damn cookie was! I returned back to my seat, zoned out, and I seen the baker later rest a white tea plate w/ this amazing cookie near my computer and smiled :) * * Just want to let @ultimocoffee you have some of thee most sweetest employees day in & day out. read more

Welcome to your 10.00 5oz cup of coffee and the attitude from staff is off the charts.

This place has two main issues: terrible service and uncleanliness. My suspicion is that whoever owns this business doesn't spend enough time there - because no owner would be proud to see dirty floors, tables, bathrooms etc in their establishment. The other issue is the service. There are two people that work there that are fairly nice but the rest definitely don't think they're there to serve customers. My advice to the owners - pay a little more attention to this place. I don't think your staff is doing right by the customers nor you. read more

In the heart of G-town, a good percentage of foot traffic is people walking their dogs. Not only is there not a sufficient & safe place to leash your dog but you will also be publicly called out & escorted to the door as I was if you enter with a dog. Not worth the high price tag nor snobbery nor attitude. Will remain a loyal Germantown Espresso & Uncle Bobbie's & HighPoint customer. read more

We had a crummy experience there today. The barista projected hostility and indifference. Question: how do you describe this person? My kids keep flagging me for being politically incorrect. Life is hard. This person's flat expressionless appearance was a real downer. Meanwhile I'm forking over big bucks for our coffee. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, enjoyed our order of mocha, latte, almond croissant, and lemon bar. Would definitely be going back! read more

Ultimo Coffee - Mocha, Latte, Almond croissant, Lemon bar - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

They music was so loud the place was more like a disco than a coffee shop. You could not talk to anyone without having to raise your voice.

I love having their blondie brownie with my vanilla cap; Especially when they are warm!!! Definitely my fav!!

Obviously the coffee and tea are perfect but I also had the best chicken salad sandwich of my life today and the space is extremely beautiful and comfortable. read more

I am so pleased about the opening of Ultimo on our block! It has transformed our neighborhood. We met 4 of our neighbors this morning and shared an impromptu cup of coffee and scone. The coffee is good, the bakes are good, the staff is super friendly, and the seating and atmosphere is laid back and open. I'm pleased that a local family made a significant investment in our community. read more

Hidden gem in Philly. I've driven by a few times and never noticed it was there. Great food, amazing pour over, warm environment!

This place would be 1000x better if it had bagels and muffins but it doesn't. Good coffee, Meh food options.

So great to have such a fabulous coffee shop in Germantown. Everything is excellent, and it's a really good vibe. Thanks Ultimo!

Best coffee and pastries in the city. Their breakfast sandwiches are incredible and very authentic. Love this place.

This is a really nice coffee shop. I love the huge open windows that allow you to look out on the street. The iced coffee and biscotti was good, and they had other items that looked interesting. The place could be a bit cleaner. I had to wipe crumbs off of my seat and table, and the floor needed to swept. Overall, it's much cleaner and smells so much better than the other coffee shops in the area. I'll be coming back. I wish they stayed open later. read more

The roasted carrot breakfast sandwich is perfect. Just the right amount of complexity. Satisfying but not overwhelming large. This was my first trip to Último, and I expect it to be the first of many. read more

A great addition to Germantown. So far I've had good service there, and the coffee is solid.

I was driving by and decided to stop by this coffee shop. The layout is awesome; high ceilings, large windows, spacious and comfortable seating. This coffee appears to have a sour after taste (this could just be a matter of preference). I normally drink LaColombe. Other housekeeping issues (which are probably easy fixes), the secured WIFI does not work so consumers without a mobile hot spot will have to log onto the "unsecured" xfinity connection at their own risk. The "clean spoon can" is too close to the "dirty spoon can." The customer service was okay and the shop wasn't too crowded. Overall, 3 stars. read more

Truly the most pretentious and off-putting coffee shop experience available in the NW. The very insulting and patronizing barista, Sam, suggested I would be better served by Dunkin' Donuts. I had the most simple request. I wanted an Americano, 12oz, which is the largest available. Adding cold milk makes the coffee very tepid because the hot water at the start is not terribly hot. So, they could not simply give me hot milk added to the Americano w/o an extra 'preparation' charge of $1. Even Starbucks does this free of charge because they understand the issue of coffee that is only moderately hot. Sam likened steaming milk to a chef preparing a dish, hence the $1 charge for hot milk. So, to get a 12oz Americano w/ hot milk so that it is drinkable is $4.51. The money is one issue, but the condescending treatment is another. Such a pretentious place - their way or the highway. That's OK, the neighborhood continues to develop and much better customer-centric businesses will open. This business has unfortunately cultivated a strong sense of self importance. I'll not be coming back, but assuredly they don't care about retaining my business. read more

There customer service was trash the only reason why I gave 3 stars is because the people I was with.

Thrilled to have this in NW philly! Have been a few times now and the coffee has been fantastic. The space is very attractive and I love it when they open the windows to let in a nice breeze. The staff has been very nice every time that I've been in and the chairs and tables are very comfortable as well. My only criticism is that they appear to have a difficult time keeping the floor clean which can subtract from the ambiance. read more

very cute coffee place! will go again for studying and getting work done! everyone was friendly and welcoming!

Great place for coffee with our son. The staff and patrons are all so nice and the pastries are amazing.

This coffee shop is the best thing to happen to Germantown/Mt. Airy. Ultimo was the only thing we truly missed about living in South Philly. This cafe is beautiful, airy, and spacious. They did an incredible job renovating this space. The coffee is amazing. The "sour" flavor the previous reviewer referred to is due to the higher quality of coffee, the type of beans, and the more floral, fruity notes of the coffee. It's more of a preference in flavor. I'm so happy to have Ultimo in our neighborhood! read more

Holy expensive! And for a one size small coffee. It was good but not that good for the price/size.

great coffee, delicious sandwiches and sweets. cant go wrong with ultimo in germantown

This coffee shop has become a neighborhood nuisance because the parking for residents has become more congested. Ultimo customers not only park illegally at the corner of Wayne Avenue and Rittenhouse Street but they park on Rittenhouse Street and Wayne Avenue all day. Nothing like coming home from work or food shopping and not having space to park on your street or around the corner on Wayne Ave. Having a business of this kind is not suited for a neighborhood that already has many retail businesses, apartment houses and schools in close proximity. read more