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Best Specialty Coffee in Philadelphia

71 curated cafés

Standouts include Ultimo Coffee, Jiggy Coffee and Philadelphia Java Company; the densest specialty pockets are Center City West, Center City East, Queen Village.

Top cafés in Philadelphia

#1 - Ultimo Coffee

Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia

Counter Culture partnership with hand-poured drip, seasonal single-origins, and EK43-ground espresso features

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow

#2 - Jiggy Coffee

Washington Square West, Philadelphia

Community-focused cafe with creative espresso drinks and specialty matcha, plus locally sourced baked goods

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow

#3 - Philadelphia Java Company

Queen Village, Philadelphia

Cozy Queen Village neighborhood cafe with quality espresso drinks and attentive barista service

Opens 6:00 AM tomorrow

#4 - Chapterhouse Cafe & Gallery

Bella Vista, Philadelphia

Organic-focused coffeehouse with gallery space serving espresso drinks and specialty lattes in Bella Vista

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow

#5 - Rival Bros Coffee Bar

Fishtown, Philadelphia

House roaster by chef Jonathan Adams & roaster Damien Pileggi with seasonal single-origin beans & custom blends

Opens 7:00 AM tomorrow

#6 - Royal Mile Coffee Roasters Cafe

Westmont, Philadelphia

Micro-roastery serving light, nuanced single-origin roasts with in-house cold brew program and espresso bar

Opens Thursday 7:00 AM

#7 - Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books

East Germantown, Philadelphia

Black-owned coffee shop and bookstore merging specialty coffee with community-focused literary space

Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow

#8 - La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Center City West, Philadelphia

House-roasted La Colombe brand serving signature draft lattes and seasonal drinks near Rittenhouse Square

Opens 6:00 AM tomorrow

#9 - Elixr Coffee Roasters PHL

Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia

Airport outpost of Philly roaster bringing their signature single-origin beans to travelers

Open until 10:00 PM

#10 - La Colombe

Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia

Philadelphia roaster's airport outpost serving house-roasted beans and signature Draft Latte before your flight

Open until 10:00 PM

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Center City West

La Colombe's own roasts with prime views of City Hall from the Dilworth Plaza flagship location

Eremita Cafe

Roxborough

Eclectic neighborhood café serving aromatic espresso with latte art and seasonal specialty drinks

Green Line Cafe

University City

Family-owned West Philly neighborhood cafe brewing quality coffee since 2003 with vegan-friendly options

Shot Tower Coffee

Queen Village

Industrial-chic neighborhood spot with solid espresso and communal seating for laptop workers

ELIXR Coffee 3675 Market

University City

Competition-winning roaster serving lighter-roasted single origins with barista championship credentials

ReAnimator Coffee

Port Richmond

Philadelphia roaster showcasing seasonal single-origins and ethically sourced beans with in-house roasting operation

Peddler Coffee

Center City

Small-batch roaster focused on ethically sourced single origins, light roasts that let the coffee speak for itself

Ray's Cafe & Tea House

Chinatown

Siphon-brewed coffee and Taiwanese tea in a family-run Chinatown gem with house blend beans for sale

Habitat Coffee House

Washington Square West

Small-batch in-house roaster with sustainably sourced beans and proper traditional espresso sizing

Elixr Coffee Roasters

Rittenhouse Square

Championship roastery café specializing in lighter-roasted single origins with extensive pour over menu

Coffee Cream & Dreams

Fairmount

Fairmount Ave neighborhood spot prioritizing quality beans and skilled barista craft in a welcoming setting

Alchemy Coffee

Center City West

Minimalist Center City cafe with house-made syrups, quality matcha program, and quick espresso service

Elixr Coffee Roasters

Center City West

Championship-caliber roastery & cafe specializing in light-roasted, direct-trade coffees with award-winning baristas

Pilgrim Roasters

Manayunk

Scandinavian-style micro-roastery on a vintage Probat L12 with direct farm relationships and nuanced single origins

Greenstreet Coffee Company

Point Breeze

Point Breeze roaster since 2011 focusing on single origin coffees with daily rotating drip and pour over selections

Elixr Coffee Roasters

Center City

Award-winning roaster serving light roasts with championship barista credentials and expert pourovers

Passero's Coffee Roasters

Center City East

House-roasted coffee from one of Philly's heritage roasters with full food menu and neighborhood cafe atmosphere

Madis Coffee Roasters

University City

University City roaster serving single-origin coffees including Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and specialty decaf blends

Musette

Brewerytown

Seasonally-minded café serving Rival Bros Coffee with freshly whisked matcha and neighborhood charm

Ultimo Coffee

Newbold

Counter Culture Coffee partner pouring hand-crafted filter coffee & seasonal single-origin espresso since 2009

Three Graces Coffee Co.

Queen Village

Queen Village neighborhood spot serving quality coffee with daily specials and welcoming barista service

Mug Coffee & Clay

Bella Vista

In-house roasted single-origin coffee meets pottery studio, with pour overs and recurring cuppings

the daily.

West Poplar

Intimate West Poplar cafe pouring meticulously crafted lattes with passionate baristas and fresh pastries

Black Turtle Coffee

Center City West

Center City spot serving creative seasonal drinks and cortados near Rittenhouse Square

Mt Airy Coffee Company

Mt. Airy

Direct trade Ultimo Coffee with pour over service in a community-focused independent shop

ReAnimator Coffee

Fishtown

Micro-roaster brewing seasonal single origins with direct relationships to producers worldwide

Rival Bros Coffee Bar

Brewerytown

House roaster crafting seasonal single origins and custom blends with in-house roasting and chef-driven menu

Rival Bros Coffee Bar

East Passyunk Crossing

House roaster serving custom blends and seasonal single-origin beans with espresso and pour-over brewing

Poppy's Coffee

Chestnut Hill

Family-run shop serving SMBC Bird Friendly, Fair Trade, and USDA Organic beans inside The Market at The Fareway

ReAnimator Coffee

Olde Kensington

Specialty roaster serving fresh seasonal single origins and blends, plus innovative instant espresso collaboration

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Center City East

Philly's craft roaster serving house-sourced beans in a striking architectural island setup near Independence Mall

La Colombe Coffee Workshop

Fishtown

Flagship Fishtown roastery and cafe from Philadelphia's pioneering specialty coffee roaster

Two Persons

East Passyunk Crossing

Minimalist coffee bar in Bok Building's creative hub serving clean espresso and pour over with nearby pastry pairing

Locals Coffee - Roastery & Cafe

Wyndmoor

In-house roastery focused on fresh beans, locally sourced food, and drive-thru convenience in Wyndmoor

Brown Street Coffee

Brewerytown

Stumptown Coffee with Vietnamese banh mi in a neighborhood-focused shop serving Fairmount and Brewerytown

Rival Bros Coffee Bar

Gayborhood

House-roasted single origins & blends by experienced roaster Damien Pileggi in a spacious Gayborhood coffee bar

Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar

Center City West

Owner-operated roastery and bakery since 2005 serving house-roasted coffee with housemade small-batch pastries

Persimmon Coffee

Fishtown

Independent roaster offering one meticulously sourced single origin monthly, roasted in-house with love

Adelie Coffee House

Mount Airy

Mount Airy neighborhood spot serving quality espresso with Minor Figures oat milk and housemade bagels

High Point Cafe

Mt. Airy

In-house roaster serving ethically sourced coffee since 2005, plus handmade pastries and made-to-order crêpes

Vibrant Coffee Roasters & Bakery

Rittenhouse Square

Good Food Award-winning roaster serving small-batch specialty coffee with vibrant fruit-forward profiles

Lucky Goat Coffee House

Fairmount

Elixr-roasted espresso and precise pour overs in a neighborhood coffeehouse with serious specialty coffee standards

Function Coffee Labs

Bella Vista

Science-driven coffee bar brewing single origins from sister roastery Vibrant Coffee, with advanced processing methods

FORÎN

East Kensington

Multi-roaster pour-over program in a modern-industrial space that merges specialty coffee with lifestyle curation

Rally Coffee

Bella Vista

Historic corner shop featuring locally roasted espresso and creative seasonal menu with Korean-inspired drinks

Suprema Coffee Roastery

Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse roastery and café showcasing seasonal single-origin offerings with creative coffee menu

Grindcore House

Pennsport

Vegan coffeehouse since 2010 pairing specialty coffee with hardcore punk aesthetics and plant-based fare

Rival Bros Coffee Bar

Center City

House roaster serving custom blends and seasonal single-origin beans with experienced roasting expertise

Char & Stave

Chestnut Hill

Distillery-owned roastery crafting bourbon barrel-aged coffee and micro-lot beans with whiskey-maker precision

Vessel Coffee Collective

East Kensington

Lively East Kensington community hub serving quality espresso and matcha with warm, knowledgeable baristas

Madis Coffee Roasters

Center City East

In-house roaster showcasing single-origin selections including Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and specialty decaf

Ox Coffee

Queen Village

Independent roaster serving direct-trade, organic coffee with walk-up window service and a serene back patio

Gryphon Cafe

Olde Kensington

Award-winning cafe featuring A2 milk lattes in a spacious industrial setting with rotating local art exhibits

Càphê Roasters

Harrowgate

Philadelphia's first Vietnamese specialty roaster, sourcing directly from Vietnam and Southeast Asia since 2018

Bluestone Lane Arch Street Coffee Shop

Center City

Australian café chain bringing Melbourne-style flat whites and in-house roasted blends to Center City's office district

One Shot Coffee

Callowhill

Locally roasted Ox Coffee house blend anchors relaxed North Philly spot with upstairs library seating

Herman's Coffee

Pennsport

Neighborhood roaster and specialty market in a converted auto shop with espresso bar and weekend pop-ups

Chestnut Hill Coffee Co

Chestnut Hill

House-roasted beans from Seattle-inspired roastery with bright two-level space in historic Chestnut Hill

Thank You Thank You

Center City East

Rotating roster of elite North American and European roasters with extensive pour-over lineup and minimal seating

Madis Coffee Roasters

Center City West

Spacious Center City roaster and cafe showcasing their own beans with attentive staff who respect the craft

Menagerie Coffee

Center City East

Locally-owned Old City spot pouring Dogwood and Elixr with brick-walled charm since 2013

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