When I'm on vacation I make it my business to support a black local coffee shop. I did some research & came across Bower. I was in town for Roots Picnic & had a chance to meet up with my homegirl before I got my day started. Everyone was so friendly & happy to help. I wanted something light because I was going to brunch after so I got the cinnamon raisin croissant & I can't remember the latte I had but it was so good. It was very chill but not super busy for a Sunday morning. I could see myself going there to get some work done or relax. read more

Bower Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Still discovering different places around our new office location, which is a busier area of the city called Midtown Village. I like to get in from the train early and walk around and passed by the Bower Cafe. I remember when they used to be a tinier location close to the 9th and 10th and Locust PATCO stop. I ordered a spinach and feta pastry to go as my Friday treat. Delicious! Inside seating is plentiful and pleasant. read more

Bower Cafe - Spinach feta puff $5 - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Personable service as soon as I walked through the open door. Eager to help and make recommendations from the menu, I purchased the breakfast sandwich with sriracha and a double espresso latte. Seat yourself dining area, and name is called to receive food and beverage hot and fresh! read more

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We came here for breakfast on Sunday morning, and it was everything we wanted. The sandwich was very filling and the Sriracha sauce that it has was very good. I thought the prices were a bit high, but definitely worth coming back for this sandwich. The coffees were pretty good. I wish you were more seasonal flavors. The staff was amazing and super friendly! read more

Visited this place with a friend after seeing it featured in the Philadelphia Coffee Passport. It has quite a small space but comfy and the staff was super nice, especially my name twin "Mika"! I ordered a brown sugar cinnamon latte and for me it was really the star of the show, although my sandwich was also good! Happy to have tried this place and highly recommend. read more

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Stopped here for a bathroom and found a gem. This cute cafe is surprisingly spacious and cozy. The service was quick and friendly. And my wife and SIL loved their food. I wasn't a fan of my chai but overall great experience. read more

Bower Cafe - Food menu - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Delightful little cafe for a small menu of breakfast, sandwiches, and coffee. A good center city go-to for getting work done. They even have a booth you can reserve to record podcasts or work on other media projects, which is very cool. I really enjoyed my breakfast skillet that included curried potatoes, eggs, bacon, and tomatoes. I also got to try the open face sandwich with lox which was also quite fresh and tasty. I'll have to come back and try the coffee drinks. I would love a bit more of an ability to customize the dishes or a larger smattering of offerings, and I also found it a bit odd I wasn't able to obtain ketchup. Otherwise, I'll be back and look forward to another trip anytime I am on this side of Broad. read more

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This place has gone downhill. They never have coffee specials. Now, they have tape over the outlets so you can't plug-in if you need to charge your computer while you're doing work. The Wi-Fi also does not reach outside. Overpriced for what it is. read more

The coffee and chai tea latte are terrible, and the food is super average. Most of the items on the menu were already sold out when I visited, making it a pretty disappointing experience overall with very little selection left to choose from read more

A really good place to stop for a breakfast! The matcha here is truly high quality. The food was also delicious, everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. The cafe itself is really cozy with a nice atmosphere! Definitely a spot I'd come back to and recommend! read more

This is such a nice coffee shop! The ambiance gives morning date, group, single diner, work from home coffee shop etc. They offer a lot of coffee options here with great homemade syrup options! - the brown sugar cinnamon is sooo good. My sister ordered the open faced salmon and I was worried about the pickle but the pickled was a nice touch! The cold brew was good with their homage syrup and my sister enjoyed their matcha. They have table seating outside so it's definitely dog friendly. read more

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The coffee is mid, the decor is fine but nothing special...spacious with high ceilings, pretty standard. Unfortunately the staff are consistently rude, the worst offender being the owner who - if he's working - seems to bring down the mood of the entire rest of the people working. I've been in perhaps 20 times in the past two years out of the simple necessity of living nearby, and I can tell you that the morale of the rest of the staff drops to HELL when the owner is behind the counter with them. read more

I've been here a couple of times and I like it. The yogurt bowl is good and the chai latte is tasty. It has friendly service, a good ambiance, and plenty of seating. I like to come eat here and hang out reading my book before I go to the movie theatre downtown on the weekends. read more

I had a delicious breakfast here. The staff were lovely, the food was great. And it was a nice day so we sat outside. We got the breakfast skillet and breakfast sandwich. And instead of bacon we subbed avocado. It was excellent. We also got a perfectly toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and a mouthwatering almond croissant (heated up). So good! read more

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Made a special trip to get breakfast here but was closed at 730AM on Friday. Signage on front of door says open at 7AM. Please update hours. Ended up looking around and going to cafe square one instead. read more

A hip looking café with a variety of pastries and drinks. Passion fruit pop tart - An unsuspectingly tart pop tart, but it was a good balance. Icing on top, tart passionfruit jam and buttery pastry. Good to try, but wouldn't get again. Latte - Good coffee, not exceptional, but good. read more

Bower Cafe - a pastry and a cup of coffee - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

the food AND drink were both INCREDIBLE! fresh ingredients and unique flavors, had an amazing lunch! atmosphere was VERY cute and relaxing, perfect for working or reading or enjoying quiet time. staff was very friendly and helpful, can not recommend more! read more

Great earlier hours as many places closer to Broad don't open till 11 AM. Refreshing healthy and flavorful smoothie for a super hot day. The kitchen and staff area is particularly small and no real privacy. I presume this place has a bathroom if I needed it but I didn't see one. Staff are friendly: Pastries are reasonably delicious with different flavors to choose from. read more

Bower Cafe - Ocean Meow smoothie - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Best coffee in town!! I've been going to bower cafe since the first location opened on 10th street. It has always been a staple for me. Bower has a great variety of amazing food and the coffee is to die for!!! The service is amazing, the locations are extremely cute and cozy. If you're looking for a new coffee shop: be careful you might fall in love hehe My favorites: - Oatmilk honey cinnamon latte - Breakfast sandwich read more

Bower Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I genuinely like the cafe for the selection of drinks, food, and pastries. They have a bunch of different stuff to pick from like sandwiches, yogurts, avocado toasts, smoothies, coffees, and croissants. Staff are really nice too. They have a bunch of seating inside and the music selection is cool too. It's usually rnb when I go. They have outdoor seating as well for the warmer months. It can get crowded in there in the mornings so beware of that. sometimes their croissants have been a bit too burnt and too hard for my liking but by that time I had already gone home with them so I had to eat it. But other than that the place is great read more

Bower Cafe - almond croissant with matcha filling - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Bower Cafe on Walnut is a lovely addition to the neighborhood. Coffee, friendly service, and early hours? I'm down. Sit window-side and people watch, or relax in their main dining area. High ceilings, natural lighting, and artistic touches add up to a welcoming space. Bring a date, bring friends, or talk business in a corner. There's room for a light crowd, so don't be shy. Besides coffee, you can find cold drinks in the fridge - think sparkling water, draft lattes, etc. Hungry? They've got pastries and sandwiches made-to-order. Find Bower Cafe at 1213 Walnut. Credit accepted, including contactless. FYI they're currently soft opening so review details may be inaccurate. read more

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Lovely cafe! Great study space - ample seating (both indoor and outdoor), quiet with a nice ambiance. Highly recommend the Bev open toast sandwich - it was delicious (the melty cheese!!) and a hefty size too! read more

Bower Cafe - The Bev - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thank you to Thane for bringing Bower Cafe to the Gayborhood. Great coffee, food, service, with a laid back vibe. Bower is a local treasure that deservedly has a loyal repeat clientele. read more

Absolutely amazing from the food to coffees, top notch service as well. I'd like to say thank you to the barista Tyler who was absolutely perfect just like the environment which is clean and very relaxing. read more

I stopped in to grab some breakfast before work and really enjoyed it! I got the breakfast sandwich (very tasty and really hit the spot) and a black salt caramel latte (housemate syrup, wonderful flavor). The barista was very nice and while I got my items to-go, I noticed good seating areas inside & outside. read more

This is a cute coffee cafe downtown. Hubby and I needed a pick me up during our city wide walk all around town. They informed us that the kitchen was closed when we got there on a Saturday early afternoon so this was a bummer.. no worries, I ordered an iced vanilla bean latte with almond milk. This was yummy. Hubby ordered a black coffee. read more

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i work from home here sometimes and it's awesome! the food was yum, fave cafe latte in the neighborhood so smooooth. this sando was sooo flavorful and good i would get it again and i am not the type to reorder stuff. the vibes are so nice too, perfect cafe vibes. i just wish the staff was a little more friendly, the girl was nice but the guy seemed so focused on working. read more

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We were visiting Philly and stumbled upon Bower Cafe! The novelty shops open around 12 so we had time to kill. I got an ice matcha latte with Vanilla Bean syrup and almond milk $8.50 and cold brew with brown sugar oat milk $6.50. The Brett (Salmon Open Sandwich) $14 was delicious! Perfectly toasted and love the toppings. The barista was friendly and nice. The place was super busy but cute! Would visit here to try their other food options. read more

The coffee and food was delicious!! I got a cold brew and a breakfast sandwich and it was amazing! The menu font size is a little small so bring your spectacles! But overall, a lovely atmosphere! read more

Bower Cafe - The Breakfast sandwich and a cold brew - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Really good coffee and breakfast spot in center city. We initially loved going to their location on ~10th and Spruce, but must admit that this new location is way better with so much space and an amazing aesthetic. The food is always good, especially the breakfast sandwich on brioche. The coffee is good as well, although I will say that they have been out of chai multiple times I've gone - not a great track record there. Best part is the service - you can really tell they care about making this place a success and treating every customer the right way. Love how they remember your name! read more

Bower Cafe - Breakfast sandwich on brioche - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The bev is my all time favorite to order. The staff is so nice and friendly. Coffee is always great as well! read more

Bower Cafe - The Bev!! So delicious - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place is a gem. It is a quiet but suave place to get a coffee, an upscale sandwich, and read a book. The food was delicious and the staff was helpful and attentive. It draws you in with the art as a space to think, chat, and just enjoy! read more

The atmosphere was great, but it was a bit disappointing that they closed earlier than the time listed on Google Maps (just for that day). But there coffee is so delicious! read more

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This place is really delicious! We came in on a whim and left a huge fan! My husband had this sandwich which was literally the best breakfast sandwich he's ever had, and I had a croissant and a Greek yogurt , which was amazing! We are only in town for a couple of days but will be back for breakfast every day while in the area. read more

A Philly favorite! Despite moving locations from 10th street to their new place along walnut street, the quality of their service, drinks and food have not budged. This is one of my favorite places to get a coffee and get some work done. They have outlets and WiFi available and plenty of seating. Off the menu, the yogurt bowl and breakfast sandwich are musts. The ingredients are fresh and the end product is delicious. read more

Bower Cafe - Breakfast sandwich and ice latte - Cafes Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This breakfast sandwich was INSANE. The flavor of the aioli was everything, the bacon was delicious, and the bun was soft and light. Didnt feel heavy or greasy at all. SO GOOD. read more

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Saturday 10/19/24 approx 1pm. I had "The Bev". Delicious, fulling open face sandwich. The mocha I had was the perfect balance of bold and sweet. The staff was attentive and most importantly the Cafe was clean. The seats were inviting and comfortable. They even had throw pillows Looking forward to returning here soon. read more

We went there twice for breakfast during a 3 day weekend in Philly. Great service, pleasant setting. Very good lattes and their yogurt and fruit bowls are generous and well put together. The breakfast sandwich was quite fine. read more

I just stopped by Bower Cafe for a quick snack and afternoon pick-me-up. The sandwich/heavier fare menu seems quite robust and delicious, but I wasn't quite hungry enough for that today, so I picked up a croissant, as well as a vanilla skim iced matcha. The croissant was really tasty, almond pistachio, with very flaky dough and a soft filling. The matcha, however... I want to preface this by saying that the staff are very nice and kind. However, I simply don't think that my barista was properly trained with matcha. He simply put a teaspoon of matcha directly into an espresso cup and poured water on top, then mixed it around a bit with a stirring spoon. With a matcha latte mix, this would work, but with real matcha, I was left with a cup of watery milk with a vague matcha flavor, accompanied by sucking up bitter crumbs of matcha every few seconds. If I hadn't waited to try it, I may have taken it back. Again, this is not the staff's fault! They were lovely. Management, though, should do a better job training them. read more

Everything about Bower is great. The atmosphere, the coffee, the FOOD, and the staff. Elijah is the nicest person ever and you can tell he takes pride in what he does. A bonus is sometimes they have live music and guitarist on the front patio. read more