Char & Stave is a five star cafe, if you consider the delicious craft cocktails and coffee. Love…read moretheir flavor of the week, and you can tell the curators are having fun with different flavors, herbs, and spirits. I also enjoy their coffee and treat myself to a pound of whole bean every few months. That said, their service leaves A LOT to be desired. On three different occasions recently, the service was unfriendly, slow, and borderline inhospitable. During my most recent visit, my friend arrived 10 minutes before me, sat in the bar area, and no one had even said hello to her. When I arrived, we sat for another 5-6 minutes. Nothing. Finally, I stood up and said "hi, can we order a few drinks," and the woman (who was on the phone the entire time) looked up, said nothing in response, walked over to us, and said "what can I get you?" It was a delicious cocktail, but we sat there for another 30 or so, finished our drink, and sat there again. We had to get up, put our coats on, and finally they looked our way, and I asked for the check. I've also noticed that there's usually 3-4 people working during peak hours, but in reality, only one person is putting in majority of the effort. The others are standing around talking or looking at their phones. Disappointing. Reality check, you're in the retail and customer service industry. You have to acknowledge your patrons. If this is the new norm, there are plenty of other places in the area with great cocktails. Hopefully they can turn it around, or hire new staff.

Came by for an evening of reading for the first time. Did not know that they had live music in the…read moreevenings here! That plus a cup of delicious tea plus the background white noise of people's conversations made for a nice ambience for reading that I really enjoyed. I know that's probably not everyone's ideal environment for work, so take that according to your need. Wi-fi is good here, but a stunning lack of outlets here. I'd return when I'm in the area!

They have good quality espresso and the pumpkin chai was pretty good but where they fall short is…read morethe syrups and matcha The matcha is not high grade so if you're a matcha snob search elsewhere. Also the banana flavor syrup they use is very fake tasting this place would level up if they used real banana syrup for their matcha My latte was ruined with the poor quality syrup they use. Anyway the location is nice because u can sit outside or walk around chestnut hill with your drink.

I LOVE Poppy's! They are a walk-up-and-order cafe located right in the Chestnut Hill Market. It's…read moreeasy to access as there is a parking lot specifically for market customers. If you'd like to sit, there is general seating available right by the Poppy's counter. Their steamed bevs are amazing - my personal favorite is the matcha latte with oat milk. The staff are so kind and they always have fresh pastry offerings. Cannot suggest enough! I love supporting this small business.

I went to the Keswick coffee house today for breakfast and had a bacon, egg and cheese everything…read morebagel sandwich with a small Cafe au lait it was delicious and my grandmother had a plain bagel with cream cheese. I am most definitely going to come back there and would highly recommend this place to anyone I am giving them a 10 out of 10. The service and ambiance was good.

Friendly warm upbeat vibe. Owner goes out of her way to make everyone feel welcome!…read moreHave been going there for several years!!

The drink was quite good and the employees was nice but the price was absurd! I have never spent so…read moremuch money on a drink in my life!

Really cute vibe in a cute area with lots of little shops. The coffee was delish and there were…read morelots of fun syrups and flavor combinations. The vanilla soft serve was so yummy and rich. There is a fire station right next door though so loud fire alarm can be a little scary

The staff there are very nice and the decor is nice and cozy, however the drinks are slightly…read morelacking. The lavender honey latte was not my favorite and my partner's drip coffee was watered down. Maybe we go the wrong things. They have a lot of flavor combinations on their menu so I'd go back to try something new

Looooooved my experience here. The coffee was chefs kiss delish and my bagel was SO fresh. There's…read moreplenty of seating and the art on the walls is very cute. 100% will be back here because they were out of chocolate chip scones on this day and I am dying to try it!! Thank you locals coffee!!!

Chestnut Hill Coffee roasts their own beans and the coffee is fresh and delicious. A simple drip…read morehouse blend coffee is now what I get usually, however the baristas make very good "crafted" drinks too. With Wifi it is also a great place to sit with you coffee, which could be in a ceramic cup as opposed to cardboard if you want, and has a very nice atmosphere. It is cozy in the winter and air conditioned in the summer. There is a second floor so there is usually plenty of space for customers to sit. Hoping for some weekday hours which extend beyond closing at 2:30 PM.

Friendly staff, a tasty Vanilla latte and a nice clean coffee shop with fun art…read more I didn't try any food. They have toast, sandwiches and a few pastries.

Came here for the first time with hubby. Cute little place that looks like a train station. I…read moreordered a maple flavored latte and a walnut scone and hubby ordered hot apple cider beverage. I also purchased mint flavored honey. Everything was fresh and delicious. The young man at the register was very nice too. If you're in the area, stop by!

While waiting for you train come in and stay for a spell?. With warmth, a nice setting of…read morehospitality, friendly smiles that goes a long way?. If you in the mood for a Espresso then you might to take the express back to Philly!.!. All in all relaxing, no rush just take you time eat slowly?.

Nice chic little cafe; staff were friendly and everything came out fast…read more The coffee is solid; the ice cream is good. They have a decent amount of different flavors. Also makes a solid crepe. Definitely a solid spot to relax and enjoy your day.

I've been here a few times and Goat House Creamery never disappoints. The ice cream is always…read moreincredibly good--super creamy, fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every scoop. This visit I tried the matcha for the first time and I'm officially hooked. The flavor was smooth, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. What I love most is that this place feels like a true suburban gem. It's one of those spots that feels special but still relaxed and welcoming. Supporting a Black-owned business that consistently delivers amazing ice cream makes it even better. Always a solid stop when you're craving something sweet!

Wonderful coffee, food, and vibe! I love that they give you the option to order at a tablet or with…read moresomeone. We have been a few time so far and are so pleased with the service, and coffee. The breakfast sandwich is huge and delicious- definitely add the onions and aioli! Lots of pastry options as well that look delicious. The latte art is a huge bonus and so creative!

Whenever I'm in the area, Wake Coffee is one of my first stops and almost always my last stop on…read morethe way out. It's been such a welcome addition to the Ambler coffee scene since it opened a few years back. I've been a long time Backyard Beans devotee, but Wake has the better beans and general quality. I've gotten a number of their drinks over the years, but my favorite is still a classic cappuccino with oat milk (they've also got macadamia nut milk as the other vegan/dairy free option). For tea lattes, I would pick their matcha over their chai. They used to have a number of pricier but very tasty specialty lattes for the holidays, but this year (2025) it seems like they've streamlined their menu. The Tall Man got his capp with their peppermint mocha syrup, though, and found it delicious. I got a vanilla steamer as a treat for my little one, and it came with a little cinnamon dusted tree. They've expanded their food options and now have a bunch of pastries (muffins, croissants, etc) as well as hot sandwiches and toasts. I didn't see gluten free baked goods, but they have gluten free bread! The brand they use is quite good (if you like sunflower seeds, which I do), but the slices are on the small side - so when I got the Early Bird breakfast sandwich, the filling was positively spilling over the sides. At least they didn't skimp on that! Adding the garlic aioli made it just that much better. The coffee shop is in a cool little converted auto shop right across the street from the SEPTA train station. They've got a number of small tables and longer shared tables, making for a great place to meet up or grab a morning drink. Some folks do cowork there, but it can get quite crowded on the weekends and holidays. High chairs available for the little ones. There's not much parking in their lot, but there is street parking as well as parking at the train station. I'll be back again and again!

Great little place in Ambler serving up delicious coffee and scrumptious breakfast options…read more The staff is friendly and helpful guiding you through your options to sit in house and drink from a mug or in a to-go cup. There are seats around the perimeter of the shop as well as at the coffee bar. There are also a couple booths towards the back. I ordered the West Main burrito with turkey sausage. Wow! it's special and way more than I could eat in one sitting. Definitely give it a try as it is loaded with so much flavor and goodness.

Space is huge and there's so much desks for anyone who wants to work here! The staff is very…read morefriendly and it looked like they had a some small bites. We ordered iced cappuccinos (not a lot of places make these) and it was pretty solid! Would love to come back and try other items.