I've been meaning to try almost home general for quite some time, now I'm kicking myself that I waited this long. I had heard alot about their chicken caesar wrap, and as a chicken caesar enthusiast, I had to give it a shot. This was absolutely incredible. Dare I say the best wrap I've had in Philly. Everything was perfectly fresh, the dressing was delicious, and the wrap was perfectly grilled. I went for the truffle fries on the side, they were great as well. Perfectly fried and seasoned. Unfortunately my snickerdoodle latte wasn't the greatest. The flavoring was lovely and was just sweet enough, but the espresso was a bit burnt. Overall this was great, definitely adding to my lunch rotation. read more

Almost Home General - Chicken Caesar Wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food: The bagels themselves were unfortunately very hard and not entirely enjoyable to eat. That said, the egg, cheese, and fixings were great. It's possible the bagels weren't fresh when we visited (Tuesday morning). I ordered a cereal latte and a mango smoothie. The coffee was fine but not something I'd order again, while the smoothie was really good and something I would recommend. While dining in, the overall presentation felt more like a cafeteria experience than a sit-down café. We were given plastic to-go utensil sets, plastic cups, plastic straws, and our food was served on a baking sheet. The overwhelming use of plastic felt underwhelming for dining in and didn't align with the price point, especially when the average coffee + bagel total exceeds $15. Service: The staff was friendly overall, but not very mindful of professional behavior while working. While the atmosphere is meant to be relaxed, one barista was sitting on the countertops and taking personal calls on speaker, which felt off-putting as a customer. Ambiance: It's a nice open space with great natural lighting and plenty of seating. Overall, it's a good place to work, hang out, and get caffeinated. read more

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Really liked it my first time here but the second time was pretty disappointing. The Churros Matcha sounds so good on paper but was super watered down even though I asked for whole milk, and just tasted like lots of gritty matcha and a ton of cinnamon. No flavor. I felt like I paid almost $8 for a glass of water. We had another drink called This Sh*t Is Bananas and it was fortunately good. Also got the pistachio muffin and cinnamon roll but both were just ok - maybe because it was late in the afternoon and they are probably fresher and better tasting in the morning. The pastries are bogo after 2 pm so we paid for 3 items totaling to $24 after tip which is definitely not cheap. read more

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Came here on a Sunday for an Old City jaunt and had a good time for the most part. It's a nice, large space with corners to enjoy coffee and work along with larger tables for groups looking for a meal to share. Ordering happens at the counter and then they deliver your orders to the table of your choosing. We found ample seating when we went and the ordering was simple. They were nice enough to customize my order of an avocado toast but put it on a bagel. I had asked for an everything bagel but it got served on a plain bagel :/. We had coffee earlier so didn't try the drinks but the meal was decent. The attendants were nice and there's a water station for self serving along with a condiments bar to doctor up your meal to your liking. Enjoy your time! read more

floor to ceiling windows almost, corner restaurant cafe.. gorgeous! also huge! good place to study, grab coffee, or sit/yap/ and brunch. saw a lot of med and dental students the food was way better than i expected read more

Almost Home General - Breakfast Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Such a homey, relaxing spot. Very chill vibe with delicious food and drinks. Even our 7 year old loved it. Can't wait for our next visit to Philly to go back. read more

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This was my first time here and I hope to come back soon! Incredibly spacious inside with many seating options, even on a busy Sunday. There are tables for small groups, a large bench section for larger groups, couches by the book wall, and even a cabin inside with a reserved section. I was not expecting so many alcohol options; might have to snag the $8 French 75 next time! Service was okay; I did not know that the drinks would come out before the food and it was hard to find cutlery/napkins/ketchup when needed and didn't find the service to be overly friendly or helpful. Prices as expected but liked some of the more unique seasonal options. I opted for a classic bacon egg and cheese and swapped the mixed greens for home fries (with surcharge). It was very large. I don't usually get 'fancy' coffee drinks because I find them too sweet, but this smoked maple latte was so unique. You could tell it was smoky from just a whiff which was cool; would get again. So much natural light and how could you do anything but stare at that book wall all day? read more

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Coconut Cloud $7.56 for the small. A nice cream top with some coconut shavings. Sprinkled in some salt myself to mix it up a bit. Speaking of mix it up, mix the drink before consuming. Otherwise, it can be kind of bland. Friendly staff (depends who you get lol but both person I got were polite.). Lot all the natural light. Clean tables, chairs, and bathroom. Gets busy by 10am on Saturday. Food looks delicious! Will come back to try. read more

This is the first time I came back to this location after the United By Blue closed. I always loved the space here. With this new coffee house the space is plentiful. There is a little semi enclosed area with tables and chairs. I am guessing it's for some people if they want to get on their work calls, etc. However, this one man taking a call in that space was loud. Took away from a relaxing ambiance. The service here is okay. Not too friendly, but also not rude, but from the customer's perspective not welcoming. We ordered cold brew, and iced Americano, both tasted good. Maybe I will try back and try some of their sandwiches. For now, it was a meh experience. read more

Almost Home General - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beautiful location directly below the Ben Franklin bridge, and beautiful decor inside as well. Very photogenic (and dog friendly) spot where many people go to do some work. Many outlets in the restaurant! Order at the register and they'll give you a number to place on the table. Someone will deliver it when your food is ready. For drinks, they'll call your name and you have to pick it up at the barista station. The food was good and they give you a huge amount, but it's also very pricey for what it is. Ordered an espresso martini, the bean, two eggs any style and the Jersey classic. Jersey classic was flavorful but sloppy so be prepared to use a ton of napkins. My two eggs any style were delicious. They have numerous options to choose for your potatoes and I chose the garlic since the cashier suggested it. Very good food, but a bit pricey. read more

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Honestly would give this five stars based on vibes alone! I ordered the apple pie latte, perfect taste and temperature with great latte art. The staff was friendly and helpful with ordering plus tips on other places to check out while in town. Loved the giant bookshelves and the ample seating inside. This looked like a great spot to hang out and get some work done. read more

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I ordered the buffalo cauliflower wrap with fries, a pistachio muffin, and a hibiscus tea. Everything came out fresh and flavorful; simple, but done with intention. The space is a win: plenty of seating, a cozy couch lounge, and a full library wall that makes it easy to settle in. Big windows with a clear view of the Ben Franklin Bridge give it that light, airy feel Philly cafés don't always nail. The music even sounded like my favorite Spotify playlist; good vibes without trying too hard. Lots of folks working on laptops, sipping coffee, and staying in their lane. Service was easy, food was solid, and the atmosphere really does feel "almost home." I'll be back to try the breakfast bowl or another pastry. read more

Great seating areas! Love that their drink menu is extensive. The pastries looked great as well. Beautiful natural light coming in, in fact, they should turn off the lights to save energy. The bookshelf is immaculate. There's also a closed off seating area that mimics a cabin. Great location, its nestled under the Benjamin Franklin bridge, Philly's own Dumbo, Brooklyn! Smoked Salmon Bagel came with 4 boiled eggs which was nice. I do think that $15 is a little too steep. The Dudley is hash brown patties, sunny side eggs and lettuce in a sesame seed bun. It came with a beautiful mixed salad with a vinaigrette. The hash brown could have been made a bit more crispier. Dropping a star because they ran out of espresso...not sure why they couldn't grab espresso beans from another spot nearby. I wanted to try the S'more Latte but will have to come back. They also did not have supplies for half of the "All Day Sandos". There aren't many outlets to charge your laptop/phone. read more

Almost Home General - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I really wanted to try their beef waygu sandwich- a special I believe, but they were out. I had their smoked latte. Staffer told me iced version would bring out the flame flavor more. It did and I enjoyed my drink a lot. Nothing else stuck out for me but nothing was bad for me. If my eye was caught by something else, I might've gone for it but I have had a lot of food options and such around me. So just the drink was enough for me this time around. One of United Blue's cafes used to be here and the cuisine was similar. I am surprised they didn't survive. Maybe they were doing okay but they felt the profit margin was so small. Hard to say. It is a good location that mainly locals would notice rather than your random tourist passerby. I sometimes casually and non-casually use IG and like some of Almost's pretty food and drink pics and food combos, but I think their main or homebase is in Oceanport and some of the specials or food that stands out for me might be there only. The owner(s) or manager(s) seem to use IG religiously because they care about their reviews and audience. They will respond properly if they feel the need. And there is the additional responses that can be replied to on IG although it can be harder to post remarks that are criticisms on there even if they are properly constructive because of IG security settings and well because people are human. read more

Almost Home General - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A gorgeous space in Old City with ample room for working and hanging out. Aesthetically, it's gorgeous with wood interior, a floor to ceiling bookshelf, and ample natural light. Their menu has a broad range of drinks and food. I tried the shaken espresso with oat milk, and it was very good! They poured it into a cute cup for dining in, which I appreciated because it reduced waste. Only downside is cost. This shaken espresso was $6.75 as a base, but with the addition of oat milk, tax, and a tip, it came out to be around $9. For me, that is a bit out of my price range for one coffee, and that seems pretty standard for other coffee drinks on their menu. read more

Almost Home General - Shaken Espresso with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

cute coffee/brunch spot with plenty of seating and good vibes! i absolutely love the energy of this place, it would be such an amazing study date spot with the ample seating and natural lighting. almost home also has a bunch of fun coffee beverages. i've had the purple haze which was fun but a little disappointing and the shaken espresso which was delicious. there are a handful of other drinks i want to try even though it seems that they can be hit or miss. the food is solid as well, but not particularly impressive. i did really enjoy their perfectly crispy hash browns. no complaints of service -- if you're dining in, the staff will bring your food to you. otherwise, you order and pick up at the counter. this spot is definitely a little pricey for what it is, but i still love how cute and bright it is. read more

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So glad Almost Home General is open! Tons of food and drink options (whether you are a coffee drinker of not). The food came out quickly (add tater tots to your order) but I think they were a bit backed up on drinks (about 15-20 minutes). Still relatively new so I get it. The space itself is beautiful and great to go with a few friends or solo (many people were there by themselves with laptops). Looking forward to going back and trying something new! read more

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Loved this place! During the week, it's quiet in the morning so you can get work done or read. The book wall is so beautiful. Iced coffee was delicious. Must get their French toast muffin - unreal. Also had the breakfast bowl (forgot to take a pic of) and it was great minus the b Brussel sprouts (but I just took those off and ignored them) - Cannot wait to go back and try more. read more

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I saw this place trending on the internet since they just opened a new location here in Philly. My friend and I were enticed by the design and look of the cafe, so we came to check it out. I loved the environment inside and found it very welcoming. It was pretty packed for a 2pm on Monday, and there was a considerable number of people sitting doing work or chatting over food and drink -- There is a lot of available seating. I enjoyed seeing the extensive menu; there are a lot of options and some of the flavors sounded unique. I ended up getting the Philly Special and my friend got the Cereal Latte. Unfortunately, I didn't love either drink and found that the flavors weren't the best. Otherwise, I would've happily given this place 5 stars. I think that that once this place masters the flavors of the drinks, it'll be a go-to spot! The staff was also very friendly which was a plus, and she recommended the Shaken Espresso which is their most popular drink, so I would be interested in trying that next time. read more

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I got the turkey & fig sandwich w/ fries + a peach tea -- everything in my order was amazing; I enjoyed every bite & sip. My friend got the breakfast bowl and the baklava coffee; the bowl she loved, but the drink tasted nothing like the description. The cashier seemed new, and a little confused when taking our orders + forgot to give us a number. At this time, it was not crowded (maybe 4 other tables) and no line. read more

Almost Home General - Breakfast Bowl + Baklava Latte Just Peachy + Turkey Brie & Fig Jam w/ fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

So, let me start of by saying that the interior of this coffee shop is truly well designed and unique. I LOVE the wall of books and there's definitely ample amount of seating. I got a smoked maple latte? I visually saw her smoke it but it didn't actually taste like smoke so I was slightly disappointed lol :(. My friend got the salted caramel latte, there was DEFINITELY a lot of salt. It's almost like someone shaved a salt lamp into it. I really want to try the food but I'll have to try that next time. Nonetheless, the vibes were good and a lot of sunlight. Great aesthetics, great color coordination, great ambiance. read more

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Love this new spot that opened in Old City! When they say they're known for their shaken espresso, believe them - it's definitely worth it. They also have a nice food menu, and I would love to go back to try more of it. The avocado toast that I had this time though I would also come back for! read more

Almost Home General - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice spot! It's big and welcoming. The staff is nice. It's definitely a little pricey for what you get, but the food is pretty decent. The coffee is also good. It's a good place to work at if you want to switch up your scenery. read more

Spacious coffee shop with lots of natural light! I think this is a great place to study- but a few things to keep in mind are that there are limited outlets, it can get quite loud since it's pretty busy, and it closes at 3p. The coffee is good. The cereal latte is a fun twist on a normal latte, and I was told it changes depending on the cereal of the day (or week?). I also liked the shaken espresso. The race street hot chicken sando is delicious. The umami sauce and hot honey just take it to the next level. read more

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Love the barista!! He's so kind and made our strawberry matcha extra special :)) Honestly, best strawberry matcha I've ever had read more

Almost Home General - Strawberry Milk Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I came here for the first time with a couple friends and really loved the place! There's tons of seating, though if you're coming to work, there may not be as many outlets for you to charge your laptops in. I got the biscuit sandwich and it was huge, but really good and to drink I got the moon milk (a golden latte that imo was a tad overpriced). And their bookwall!! It's absolutely gorgeous! Shoutout the several different twilight books my friend and I spied. If I still lived in the city, I'd come here all the time on the weekends to work or read. read more

One of the cutest coffee shops I've been to! Rustic meet modern! The bookshelf with rustic woodwork in the seating area is adorable. Then massive floor to ceiling windows with views of the Benjamin Franklin bridge, stunning. Then the coffee is all it's been written up to be, the "as is" shaken espresso is phenomenal. The only change we made to it was an oat milk substitution because we love the taste of oatmilk in shaken espresso (thanks starbucks). The pastry's were MUAHHH as well. My wife wanted the French toast muffin and it did NOT disappoint! Service was very good as well, another woman took our shaken espressos on accident and the barista was very kind about remaking ours! read more

Almost Home General - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was a bit confused by my experience at Almost Home. The decor was cute and the place was packed with people working on laptops but the food was not good at all. The avocado toast was super underwhelming and there was nothing particularly unique or quality about the experience. I hope they get more creative or at least use better ingredients in the future. It's an ok spot if you are looking for a diner but it's priced more like a nicer brunch restaurant. Super busy no matter when you go so be prepared to wait. read more

Almost Home General - Avocado toast with eggs and tots - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This café deserves 0/5 stars. The employee that wears a mustache and janitor glasses and wore an Eagles jersey on Sunday, October 18 is a pompous bully and he made my patronage of this café horrendous. As he exited the restaurant, he walked by me, stared me down, and made a hand gesture below his waist, while I was reading on the couch. The hand gesture drew my attention and I politely nodded to acknowledge him. He then shouts, "HAH!!"exits the door feeling so proud of himself. He made me feel uncomfortable and repeatedly stared me down when he reentered the café shortly after. Additionally, the other employee who is shorter, and had braids, maintained horrible professionalism when I entered the place of business. He didn't greet me and when I approached the cash register, I asked, "Is this where we order from?" He looks up at me from his work as if I had inconvenienced him. He replied with, "gimme one sec." No, "Hello! I'll be with you in just a moment, please take a look at our drink and food menus in the mean time." They must not require customer service skills as part of the required skills of staff when they hire new employees. I ordered the Bee's Knees with oat milk and it was $8.10 and not worth it at all. It had no flavor, other than oat milk, and I felt like I was drinking just oat milk. I could make 50 espressos with $8.10 of Café Bustelo at my apartment. I will never be coming here again because I was so dissatisfied with my experience. No wonder it's called "Almost Home" because it will never feel like home. read more

The good: The scrapple sando was so so good. The scrapple wasn't overly salty and the texture was fluffy and delicious. The truffle fondue was complementarily savory and the egg was creamy. No notes - perfect sandwich would eat again. Service was great! It has a fake bookstore meets cafe with a fake house inside vibe lol. The ok: They ran out of tater tots :( The hot fried chicken sandwich is not hot, but it is good. Could have a stronger flavor imo. Almost Home is generous moniker because my home is not that tasty lol. Almost 5 star - would go back. read more

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Where do I even begin with how much I love this place?! First Visit: I had stopped in one afternoon while working from home for some caffeine and ordered the iced Ube matcha with oatmilk. It was delicious when I was first sipping it, however I felt once mixed the flavor sort of dissipated. I think the matcha ratio which didn't hold much flavor to the ube milk was too high. Overall great concept, but the execution needs adjusting. _______ Second Visit: After a frustrating attempt to grab a bite at another restaurant in center city, we dropped into Almost Home midway through a bike ride home to use the restroom and grab a quick drink to go. However, upon seeing the atmosphere for dinner (which I wasn't aware they had) we decided to stay and each ordered a French 75 and the tuna crudo. If there's one thing on a menu I will always try and judge a place by, it's their crudo. I've had many different crudos but this one was very different and offered a flavor profile I hadn't tasted before. The recipe included crispy capers on top which I enjoyed. Chef Nihad was extremely accommodating and obviously dedicated to his craft. While we were eating the crudo he was eager to hear what I thought of the dish. It was easy to say I was a fan. The owner was present and wanted me to try another fish dish but they were sold out of it for the night so Chef asked if I would be open to trying a pasta dish his team was experimenting with. Per chef's recommendation , we also closed out the night each with a hibiscus lemonade vodka cocktail that the barista/bartender expertly crafted. It was so good I questioned if there was alcohol in the drink but I felt it later on. To end on a high note, we each had an affogato: pistachio and a vanilla one for myself since I have a nut allergy (so glad the team was accommodating to my allergy!) and it was one of the best I've had. It was a perfect pick me up to get me through the last leg of my bike ride home on a Saturday night. I'll definitely be back for dinner/caffeine runs in the future. Seems like a great spot to get work done and there's a lot of seating and a cozy library/couch set up. Also love the little detail how like La Colombe they have cold still and sparkling water on tap as well as coffee lids with kind motivating quotes hand written by staff. I recommend stopping in and I even think they are starting up happy hour here soon. read more

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A relatively new brunch / coffee spot that took the space of United by Blue after it closed. The aesthetic is very nice, but I honestly am surprised by how crowded it is whenever I walk by, maybe because the food is better? When we had tried the drinks though, I found them to be very overrated, especially given the other great coffee shops in Old City. Atmosphere: The space itself is very aesthetic with its rainbow-organized shelf of books! They mostly have indoor seating for people staying for brunch, but there is a table for people who get coffee and want to do work too. Drinks: I ordered their special ube latte and immediately regretted it. The texture felt almost chalky to me - I get that most ube lattes use powder, but this just did not taste mixed well. My husband ordered their combination of espresso + chocolate milk and it was not impressive either. It tasted like something we could likely make on our own at home. These two drinks also had a 30+ minute wait time, perhaps because we came in on a crowded Saturday morning. Overall: 2/5 - We may one day try the food, but the drinks did not leave us with a great impression. I would recommend other coffee shops and brunch places over this one in Old City! read more

I've only been once. I got a salted caramel latte extra hot but it was unfortunately luke warm.

This place is adorable and cozy. The menu is unique yet the coffee is mediocre. If you want a good post for Instagram, this is your place. Other than that I won't be back. read more

Almost Home General - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Love this place! Was staying down the street for a couple days and this was my go to breakfast spot. Food was great, they have healthy and yummy options. I had the cheesesteak one day and the egg platter the next, I love a breakfast salad. Oh and hipsters don't mess around with their coffee I got the cold brew it was nice and strong just how I like it read more

Food is fine. Nothing special for a neighborhood full of amazing bakeroes and coffee shops. Service is atrocious. Rude, unprofessional. They wkll see customers standing there and just keep talking amongst themselves. The worst of tje worst is some skinny dude who wears sone kind of unique headgear. All attitude, screws stuff up and doesn't apologize. Literally a negative, useless, unorofessional cloud over that place. Never again. Way better quality food and lovely service at Coffee Zeit. read more

Iced Americano with a tiny splash of cream here ;) My husband and I are long time and big fans of all local Monmouth County Almost Home locations. The atmosphere and aesthetics are always gorgeous. I have made long term relationships with staff who always go above and beyond to provide quality products and excellent service. And obsessed with the breakfast burrito. Grateful to have Almost Home in our community, our go to for years starting in Sea Bright! read more

This is a really spacious and cute coffee shop! I came here with a friend to get some work done and it was a great place to work. The drinks are expensive but they have a really large selection of specialty lattes, and the price is pretty standard given that the drinks are unique. I definitely want to come back here and try more drinks! read more

My partner and I stumbled on this coffee shop while walking around Old City, and we loved it! The interior design was super inviting and aesthetically pleasing, and I loved that there were tables as well as comfy couches and chairs to sit in. I got the matcha lemonade, which was the perfect summer drink. It was so refreshing, and they filled it up right to the top, which you don't always see in coffee shops! My partner got the hibiscus lemonade which was delicious as well, but I would definitely recommend the matcha. I would highly recommend Almost Home General for a quick pick me up in Old Town Philadelphia! read more

Almost Home General - Matcha Man Lemonade, Hibiscus Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I wanted to love this place. I really did. The line was very long. There are two registers, but only one was open. I think part of the issue is people don't see the menu until they go to order, so it takes longer than necessary. It was definitely overpriced for what you get. My daughter and I stopped in for brunch. Our bill was $50. For two people. What?! That's crazy. And it's not even a sit down restaurant! I got the scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast. The eggs were okay, bacon wasn't great, and the hash browns were the best part of the meal. The toast was dry - no butter or jelly. My daughter got the French Toast and a side of scrambled eggs. The French Toast wasn't good at all. It was so dry. She wouldn't even eat it after the first bite. She liked the scrambled eggs. I love to support local restaurants. But I don't think I can go back to this place because it's just too expensive for what you get. There are many other places that are much more affordable. If I went back it would only be for coffee and pastry. read more