Our first experience at Desforra was phenomenal! Pedro is incredibly friendly, welcomed us in at the door and was so helpful in answering my questions about the different pastries in the case and items on the menu. We ordered a sweet custard bola, one of the savory ham and cheese pastries, a drip coffee, and a pistachio latte (one of Celeste's creations) to-go and everything was fresh and delicious! You can easily see the care and passion they put into every aspect of their cafe and in sharing the food and drinks they grew up enjoying with our neighborhood. They also have an awesome loyalty program (free coffee every six coffees) and you can text/call their -1009 number for direct delivery service in the NoLibs neighborhood. We visit a different coffee shop every weekend and I can genuinely say Desforra is a special gem- do yourself a favor and stop by / order in if you have the chance! read more

Desforra Cafe - Ham and cheese breakfast pastry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This would be my go-to cage if I lived closer. I always feel welcome when I walk in and I can tell the workers have good rapport with clientele. I also like that I can try a bunch of authentic Portuguese foods that I can't find anywhere else. My first time, I asked about the Noisette and Galao coffees because I'd never tried them before. The woman at the counter explained that they are Portuguese latte variations and I went with the Galao at the time because I wanted a little bit of mocha. It paired well with the egg tart I got, which is their signature pastry. Later, I came back with a friend and also tried the bolas de bacalhau. These are little cod croquettes for sharing or for a light snack. My friend bought three espresso drinks because he liked them that much. It's also 20% off for students, and I get the discount each time I go. Even without it, though, I feel as if everything is reasonably priced and I'd definitely come back. read more

The Chicken Piri Piri was so good! Hit the spot, got mine with a lil mayo and it was perfect, flavorful and not too spicy. The owner is very sweet, we also got pastries and empanadas everything was excellent. read more

Desforra Cafe - Chicken Piri Piri - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super delicious. Everything Made from scratch. Portuguese and Dominican options with Pastel De Nata, Portuguese sausage sandwiches, and great coffee. Highly recommend for any meal as they serve breakfast, lunch and dinner! read more

Desforra Cafe - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This was my first visit to Desforra, a new cafe in the neighborhood. I stopped by with a friend on a weekday to check it out. Ambiance and vibes are there. Cute decor, good pastries, personable and friendly owners. Hot tip .. the "menu" that is there, or at least was there when we visited Friday is not a menu LOL. The owner, or who I assume to be the owner was telling us on Friday that it was bought as a decoration.. but people (including me) keep ordering off of it. I'll be curious to see what they have next time for a menu when I stop by again! Regardless, I ordered the affogato off of their non-menu, but the owner made it happen. I kept telling them I would order something else and it's not a big deal, but he kept insisting and saying it was a big deal - guy's got a funny and big personality. The affogato and quality of espresso was great. My friend seemed to enjoy her latte too. They apparently source their pastel de nata from an authentic spot 2 hours away.. he said it was the best he could find and it's worth the drive. Overall, I had a great first visit and look forward to returning with my husband to check it out. Great place to have a coffee, read a book, enjoy a conversation with your friends.. or the owner ;) read more

Desforra Cafe - Offerings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Charming Portuguese/Dominican café run by a friendly couple! It's clean, bright, and inviting, though indoor seating is limited. Luckily, there are a few outdoor tables that are perfect for a relaxed visit. We ordered coffee, a prego with egg, and pastel de nata. Despite a short line, it took over ~15 minutes to get our coffee and food. The prego came out for dine-in, but the pastel was packed to-go and served cold without the usual sugar on top. Still, the coffee was smooth and delicious -- I'll definitely be back for another cup and to give the pastel de nata another shot! read more

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My favorite coffee in the city! Amazing food and amazing staff we love visiting here whenever we are in Philly. read more

Desforra Cafe - My favorite coffee spot to visit when I come to Philly. Delicious food and amazing staff! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Such a cute spot! Stopped here on a walk with the dogs for a pastry. I forget what it was called, but it was a pillow of dough filled with guava. It was amazing!! The dough felt, smelled, and tasted fresh. The facility was very clean. They gave the dogs treats too. Very nice people, and fantastic pastries. Will be back read more

Desforra Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice addition to the neighborhood. They open early so I can stop in before work. Lattes were good. The portuguese pastries were very tasty. The owner sends to really care about representing Portuguese food properly. But he also values his staff. He mentioned that the cook makes great Mexican food so he added some of his dishes to the menu. I like that. I'll be back for lunch soon. read more

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The Five Star rating doesn't do this place justice. A very eclectic Cafe with an ultimate goal of pleasing the customers!!! I came from Cali- I told Pedro(owner) that I have never had a Philly Cheesesteak before... He made my day!! I had a Caldo Verde which was loaded with nice, fresh kale & sausage! Fabulous! Food comes out warm, great flavors and presentation! A must when in Philly!! Hidden Gem read more

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I had the breakfast quesadilla and an iced vanilla latte - both were delicious. The service was great, very friendly. Would recommend!

Owner is awesome. Per his special I came in dancing all awkward like and laughing cuz I'm the worst. And I was rewarded with free cup of coffee from his special selected blend. Pastel de natas on the way read more

Really great coffee shop!!! Food was amazing, the empanadas were great. Such a cool spot to hang out and get some good coffee/food. Everyone there was super friendly and talkative too! read more

Everything was so delicious! We got the Portuguese egg tart and the beef and chicken empanadas, and they were all so yummy! The empanadas come with a homemade verde sauce which is a little spicy *fyi for the people who prefer non-spicy.* Personally, I love spicy foods so I thought the sauce was so delicious with the empanadas! The egg tart is one of my favorites from this cafe!! The service was very fast, and the ambiance of the cafe is very cozy and welcoming. The lady at the front, who was very friendly, explained every menu item to us, and everything sounded so delicious. I will definitely be back to try out the other menu items! If you plan on visiting Desforra Cafe, you need to try the egg tarts. You won't regret it!! read more

Desforra Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The jawn we've been waiting for-- amazing family owned spot that knows good coffee, great pastry, and even serves up excellent empanadas, tacos, and ceviche with a smile. Now they even have Pac-Man! Get in here and support the place. They do it right and are the only non-corporate spot serving coffee after 4 in Northern Liberties! read more

Welcome Desforra Cafe to the neighborhood! Stumbled upon this cute cafe at 3rd and Cambridge earlier this week and have already been back. The owners are lovely and the pastries are so delicious! Many of them are traditional Portuguese pastries, including a wonderful pastel de nata, but my favorite was the guava Bolla de Berlim! Can't wait to go back and try their coffee and lunch menu. read more

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I was looking for a place to get coffee while my daughters were at music lessons and saw this place. I'm glad I found it! The coffee is amazing and the owner is fabulous. He explained all of the pastries and where he buys the coffee from. The beef empanadas were delicious! The dough was light & buttery and the beef filling was seasoned just right. The only negative is finding parking, but the experience is definitely worth it! read more

First time here & it was a great experience! The staff were so friendly, wait was short, and food was delicious. Five stars! read more

Desforra Cafe - Avocado Toast (without egg) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love this little shop it is the best the coffee and the food is great and delicious I recommend it 100% read more

Desforra Cafe - Breakfast quesadilla with bacon and a everything bagel bacon egg and cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lovely environment, at a good location. Coffee is amazing and breakfast. Very authentic, and welcoming. Staff are great. Make your way to try the menu and explore what will become your fav coffee stop. We love coffee! great small cafe. read more

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I went to desforra for the first time a few days ago after walking past a few times. The food is home made and delicious, the value is really great, and the people are lovely. We got the empanadas, pastel de nata, and a breakfast quesadilla, all of which were great. Hoping to make it a regular spot! Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

We came from 2 hrs away, we were so lucky to had found this cafe! Best coffee, food, nata pastry and company I've had in a very long time! Celeste & Pedro are the best! We will be coming back for sure. read more

Excellent food, coffee, service. Love this hidden gem. They are newer and very receptive to feedback. Will be back!

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love this café! It's owned by a husband and wife, and the atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. It's the kind of place where laughter fills the room and you instantly feel at home. I felt completely comfortable sitting there with my laptop to get some work done. If you're looking for a cozy spot to relax or catch up with friends, this is it. It's small and intimate, so seating is limited, but the owners greet everyone who walks through the door with genuine kindness and a smile. The café has a beautiful wooden aesthetic, amazing pastries, and I have to say -- I love my Americano here! read more

The was the best coffee I have had in this neighborhood and probably the best in the city. Very hot, creamy, rich coffee roast that is just amazing. The hosts are quite friendly and social. They are a great addition to the neighborhood for coffee and Portuguese food. They also have some Hispanic food and even cheesesteaks on Portuguese rolls. I look forward to visiting again soon and encourage you to try it. read more

Just grabbed a chicken Piri Piri and a guava doughnut--both were absolutely delicious! I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this spot to everyone. Celeste and Pedro were super welcoming and took the time to walk me through the menu, which made the experience even better. 5/5! read more

Newly opened cafe. I don't leave reviews. They deserve it. The nata pastry is unbelievable and such cool people. You feel like a member of their family every time you walk in. read more

Very good breakfast quesadilla and very friendly people. Nice addition to nolibs. Will be coming back

Desforra is a great addition to Northern Liberties. The owners, Peter and Celeste, were lovely. Their Portuguese Pastries and coffee were delicious, highly recommend! read more

Been super excited to try Desforra ever since they opened last week. The owners were super nice, and they explained everything on their menu and even let us try some of their authentic Portuguese baked goods! We will definitely be coming back to try their dinner menu. read more

Great food fresh food of a wide variety, owner & staff very hospitable, Phenomenal job on the renovation.

10/10 food service was amazing. They helped us with our gender reveal and everything was amazing. Very family oriented cafe. HIGHLY recommend read more

I had a great experience visiting Desforra. Everyone was pleasant and the food was delicious. They will see more often.