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7th Street Hill Cafe

3.5 (37 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Haley P.

This is a cute spot, it feels warm and cozy when you step inside. I had a yummy vanilla latte. The service was quick even though they were semi busy.

Kaya A.

This place makes me laugh. Every time I come here, I'm greeted by screaming steam wands, so I'm always wary of ordering any hot milk drink. The espresso tasted bland and cheap, yet the drink was seven dollars. As I started looking around, I noticed the dated furniture and heard awful, generic pop songs. People were reading, but no one was talking, so the music really missed the mark. Then I saw the little flavor powders on the counter. This isn't exactly authentic to traditional coffee shops, but it is authentic to a specific moment in the 90s, when cafes were bursting with life and culture as vibrant third spaces. These powders feel true to that era. And I honestly miss having them. I remember going to coffee shops w my mom when I was younger, ordering a vanilla frappe type thing and sprinkling the white chocolate powder all over. I paused to think about how they gave customers a sense of authority over their drinks. Adding your own flavors felt like a bridge from making coffee at home to embracing the abundance of coffee shops that seemed to boom in the states in the 90s and early 2000s. It was a sign of the times. And this café captures that. So, is the coffee bad and are the employees a bit rude? Yes. But it is what it is-and you can tell this place isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Samina M.

Quaint coffee shop in Eastern Market that is the perfect place for a caffeine pick-me-up and pastry! Came in with a friend and enjoyed an Iced Americano with Irish Crème Syrup - my favorite mix. The coffee was tasty and hit the spot while I was experiencing a slight food coma from Han Palace brunch. The service was speedy and the store was clean. It is very heavy on the mom & pop ambiance - a charm I really appreciated seeing in the city. A great place to crack open a good book or get work done! I will definitely be back!

Cinnamon scone + chai latte
Michelle B.

I stopped in to get some studying done and grab a treat. The floors were dirty with crumbs from previous patrons as well as tables being dirty with said crumbs. This did not massively take away from my experience as I was able to sit and study regardless but be advised. Cinnamon scone (warmed) 5/5!! I was so delighted with this it's soft and melts in your mouth with a delicious cinnamon flavor Hot chai latte 5/5!! The chai is a wonderful blend of spices and was made super quickly You do need to request the bathroom key to have access to one of the two bathrooms available!

Strawberry banana smoothie and small latte
Katy T.

Service was TERRIBLE. She was flat and rude. The coffee sucked and was watered down. Do not go here it's all around bad.

turkey sausage, egg and cheese on a croissant
Abonie B.

First time here and I enjoyed myself! Wonderful ambience, lovely service, affordable prices and the food was pretty okay for cafe food. Will be back!

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Doug B.

Cute little Eastern Market cafe. Fast and efficient service. Coffee and tea choices withs some nice breakfast , wrap, and other options. Outdoor and indoor seating is a plus. Great views. Clean bathrooms. Give them a try

Dona P.

Great iced decaf coffee that's been steeped and chilled which takes the bitterness and acid out of it, and it was a treat !! It's also the most reasonably priced coffee on the hill ... worth a stop in if everywhere else is slammed on the weekends !

Linda O.

This place was formerly Port City Java, a franchise operation. The counter staff told me that it's had an overhaul of sorts very recently and now is an independent coffee house. Some of the same furniture remains however it's clearly had a fresh paint job and new flooring installed. Kitty-corner from Eastern Market, the space is ideal for observation. I like to sink into one of the comfy chairs on the side of the cafe that faces Eastern Market directly and watch it come to life in the morning. The coffee and food are good; no complaints. Service is friendly. It's the location that's a big draw for me.

Watery ice coffee with almond milk
Paolo M.

Glad to have a place to plop down, plug-in, work, have coffee, and people-watch next to a window in a non-pretentious and affordable place near Eastern Market. However, the negative reviews about the service and offerings resonate with me: grumpy, inattentive service over mediocre coffee and pastries. The older man and woman working the counter were having a drawn-out argument about work schedule that was slightly annoying, but somewhat endearing when you later realize it's a love-hate relationship. It's hard to complain when the place does the job when you walk away from the counter and find a seat to work. Besides, the Pan Quotidien and Starkbucks nearby seem worse.

Sunday afternoon coffee and flee market
Tariq A.

Super affordable cafe. Where else can you find a $3 egg and cheese burrito. Nice staff and great location, the Sunday Flee market is right in front of this cafe

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great food, great drinks, great service overall. No complaints and I've been going here for a while.

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Breakfast sandwich was delicious and hit the spot to get through the day. Coffee was delicious

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“cute little shop in the neighborhood that's been around for a while (after port city java) with great breakfast wraps and pastries!”

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