I stop here every now and then when I have to catch the train into town. The service is great. The staff is very friendly. The coffee is good and I love how they serve half bagel and cream cheese. read more

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My new obsession. The banana bread syrup is the best I've ever had and you can tell it's made in house because it tastes like real bananas not like a laffy taffy. Their bagel sandwiches are also amazing and they have a really spicy habanero sauce that goes with it. The shop is small but has a decent amount of seating, I have trouble getting work done inside because they get so much foot traffic and I'm easily distracted. Also parking can be a hit or miss because it shares the lot with the train commuters and I wish they were open later because sometimes I crave the BBL at 4pm BUT even with all that said I still give this place 5 stars because I enjoy their food/service that much. Whoever Elcy is, I love her and thank you for your service read more

While waiting for you train come in and stay for a spell?. With warmth, a nice setting of hospitality, 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?. read more

Came here for the first time with hubby. Cute little place that looks like a train station. I ordered 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! read more

This place is amazing. The #1 breakfast sandwich, the STAB or the seasonal pumpkin mushroom soup are amazing. And the owners seem to genuinely really care about community and people, a rare find. read more

The deluxe breakfast sandwich (#1) on a bagel was INCREDIBLE. I don't normally like breakfast foods, but dang-- I might actually have to come back. The bagel and cream cheese was excellent, the chai latte was way too sweet. read more

Picked up ground coffee and a latte. Both were wonderful! Bagged coffee was able to be ground for me and the latte was the perfect level of sweetness read more

Excellent coffee before boarding the train I enjoy dropping in for a coffee and pastry. Staff so courteous read more

Horrible. My husband got a regular coffee with oat milk and said it tasted acid'y or like the machine had soap in it and got in the coffee. I got a latte with oat milk, cardamom, and maple syrup which covered up the acidity but made me sick. Not sure if it's the coffee, the milk, or the flavors that did it but neither of us had consumed anything before this. Service and ambiance were fine. Pastries seemed picked over. Definitely could be improved by getting better coffee and having higher standards overall. read more

Service A Drink A+ Had the Morning Mocha Buzz. It's a little pricey for the size ($9.91 with tax) but well worth it. Ambiance A cute little trainside cafe read more

Cute warm quaint little coffee shop at the Glenside SEPTA station. Orders are made to order with all fresh ingredients. I love their veggie cream cheese bagel with spinach, tomato, and alfalfa sprouts! read more

cute coffee shop near the train station/@ the train station. the employees are soooo nice; they were helpful and attentive. The coffee was delicious and my bagel was perfectly toasted (although with cream cheese rather than butter). will absolutely be back! read more

The best spot in Glenside for a delicious sandwich and coffee. Staff are always friendly food is always great. The atmosphere is amazing, love that it's right next to septa read more

Elcy's Coffee House - California Turkey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Wow - it's a gluten free dream :) They serve up great coffee and have a decent amount of gluten free items from pastries (get the chocolate chip nana bread!) to GF bread options for sandwiches. The staff is super friendly and the vibe is cozy and warm. Worth the stop whether you're waiting for the train or not. read more

Not sure they realize that the little bit of Flavor syrup goes such a long way. Every flavored drink i ever get here is ruined because of this. Otherwise its the only coffee shop in town. read more

Amazing coffee shop, it has an outstanding resemble of European/South American coffee shop, quiet, amazing scones, very nice selection of coffees and for this summer you can grab a yummy smoothie. Your day can be busy, but first Elcy's! read more

Elcy's Coffee House - Your day can't start without Elcy's coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

One of our favorite local spots in Glenside. They have excellent pastries, delicious breakfast options, yummy coffee and my toddlers favorite... smoothies! It has become a nice weekend ritual to walk to the cafe with our littles to get our breakfast treats. My favorite is their Deluxe breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg, avocado, cheddar, tomato, spinach, chipotle mayo on a bagel--it's just the best around. We also love picking up giant bags of Valley Green Coffee Co whole beans for the days we make our own coffee. We like dark coffee so Devils Pool is one of our favorite roasts! When I was commuting into the city for work, there literally could not be a better option for coffee on the go or last minute food when running late. It is really cozy inside and there are tables outside, which is perfect for kids who love to run around and also wave hello at the trains. In non-pandemic times, it's nice to sit inside but definitely a bit too tight for working on a laptop (and not guaranteed to be near a spot with an outlet). read more

Love the coffee! Sandwiches are nice, but don't always come with a pickle, you must ask and then sometimes it still doesn't come with a pickle. The pickles are amazing. I've gotten the tuna salad sandwich a couple times and I find it extremely salty. Just don't know why they have to put all that salt in there! The chicken salad sandwich is so delicious. read more

Live blogging from Elcy's Coffee House: I'm having a hard time with this one, because I really, really want to like it. The owner and staff are so nice, and the coffee and food are great. And it's kinda cute that it's at the train station, so you can hear the whistle whenever it pulls out of the station (I'm a sucker for stuff like that). However, it smells like bacon and they are blasting country music. Random, right? The seating is not comfy (think train station benches) and there is a serious lack of outlets. Some of the tables are even in the same room where you buy your SEPTA tickets. Hmmm...I can't decide whether this is charming or just plain weird. My verdict: not a good place to get some work done (even though there's free wi-fi) but a great place to grab a cup of joe or a smoothie before you go on your way. Carrie E. out... read more

Elcy's Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

We really like it here! Super cute and quaint. Servers are always super friendly. Vegan options like almond milk lattes and hummus spread instead of cream cheese. Music is always great. Local art decorates the walls and is for sale. I love that! It does get crowded so that would be my only complaint is that I feel I am in people's way sometimes. They have smoothies and self serve coffee. The soups look good too. We make this and a stop by the farmer's market right outside on Saturdays our regular thing. They do have a few tables outside. Kiddos love it because they get to watch the trains ride by. We always bump into people we know and that seems to be the case for most other people as well. Super cute train station cafe. I always get the Mediterranean sammy without cheese and I love it. read more

Love this place. Great coffee, yummy food, friendly folks. We especially love sitting outside at the tables in the early morning and letting our son watch the trains go by while we have coffee. Delightful place! read more

This is my favorite Saturday morning breakfast spot. My son and I go here to watch the trains (as it is connected to the train station) and I get the chance to eat my favorite breakfast sandwich and drink a nice latte. Great staff and a place that I try to find an excuse to go to on more Saturdays than not. ‍ read more

Elcy's Coffee House - Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Elcy's had been on my radar ever since I moved to the 'burbs, and I finally had a free afternoon to come by and check it out. It's a cozy little place right at the Glenside train station. Their soy chai was fine, nothing particularly special but also not bad. But the flies ... The flies made it a pretty uncomfortable experience. Granted, I overheard the barista explaining to another customer that the owner was working on the problem. But the constant in-your-faceness of the flying critters made me leave not long after I sat down. Hope this issue is fixed now that we're in the colder months. I'm not sure I would come back, though, unless I were taking the train or in the area. read more

Elcy's has new ownership and I like the its new direction. From the London Underground inspired logo to the friendly staff, Elcy's has emerged as an asset for Glenside. They now have Valley Green Coffee which is quite good. I like that the varieties have local names such as Wissahickon and Forbidden Drive. There is one called Devil's Pool which sounds like the title of Sienfeld horror movie but is actually strong enough that my wife considers it adequate. That is no small accolade! I once helped myself to some Wissahickon and could only get a half cup before it went dry. I did not want a full cup anyway and offered to pay for half. The woman at the counter told me it was free. I really appreciate that kind of service! read more

Elcy's Coffee House - My bad. Devil's Pool is another local body of water they named a coffee after and not a Seinfeld movie. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Love love love this little eatery by the train in Glenside. The sandwiches are AMAZING! We have tried most of the items on the menu and nothing disappoints. Best bacon sandwich around! The egg sandwiches are sooo yummy too! I could go on and on. You will love this place! read more

I love this local cafe with a unique location next to the train tracks! The staff are always so friendly and every item on the menu and in the cafe are amazing! Can't go wrong stopping by and supporting a local cafe!! read more

Elcy's Coffee House - The Veggie with added egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Elcy's has quickly become a favorite of mine! The baristas are welcoming and the coffee is smooth and tasty! Since my first visit I've been treated as a friend, not just a customer. I alwayslook forward to my next Elcy's cappuccino! read more

Always a bright spot of my day when I stop by Elcy's on my way to work to get one of their delicious sandwiches. The staff is always friendly and efficient. The coffee, despite its being in carafes, is always hot and I appreciate that they support a local coffee company. Even more impressive to me is that for a small business they are committed to sustainable packaging and supporting local vendors. read more

The first time I stopped in on my break, I was greeted by an older woman who was very welcoming! I ordered an iced latte and banana bread, both of which were very delightful. The 2nd and 3rd time I visited, my order was taken by a younger woman who seemed bothered (both times) that I was ordering. She was not welcoming either time, and the 3rd time, the latte tasted like a cup of milk...Last time there for me! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite today. I've heard good things. I ordered a hot chocolate and a breakfast sandwich. The "hot" chocolate was barely warm and the sandwich just wasn't good. I guess it was a microwaved egg patty and I did ask for ketchup & salt/pepper, but there was so much salt it was inedible. When I went to pay at the register I was asked if everything was OK. I stated that the hot chocolate wasn't hot and the sandwich wasn't very good and she said "oh OK that's nine dollars please." Obviously they don't care. That was my first and last visit to Elcy's. read more

I've been to Elcy's a few times now and I've got to say that they've got decent breakfast sandwiches. It's a beyond friendly place to have breakfast; it seems the owners and employees know everyone...or maybe it's just that people come back regularly. Saturdays are the best in the summer when you can eat breakfast and stroll through the Glenside Farmers Market. Oh, and their Question of the Day (posted near the self serve coffee) has distracted me from conversation more than once. read more

I'm giving Elcy's a very generous three stars. I completely agree with another reviewer in that I really want to like Elcy's, but the place is too flawed in too many ways. I'll begin with the positives. The owner and staff are great. Lisa et al are some of the friendliest people you could ever hope to meet. As a local businessperson, Lisa has made a great effort to support the Glenside community, and her dedication to the G'Side farmer's market and local artists is really commendable. The food is also quite good; from omelets to wraps to desserts, I've never had a bad meal at Elcy's. This is no easy feat for a small operation like this, and for that I give them props. But the low points of this place are pretty serious. * First, the coffee is NOT good. They typically use One Village Coffee, which is an outfit that seems to focus on social issues rather than a quality product. I suggest that Lisa and crew change over to some 100% Arabica high quality coffee. * The music they play at Elcy's is horrible. They are either playing 1990s pop country (Garth Brooks, Shania Twain) or gyno-centric adult alternative (Indigo Girls?). I realize that Glenside is not a hipster haven, for which I am glad, but a marginally better musical selection would help. * The décor and design of the place is irredeemably cheesy. I think there is an attempt to look retro, but it comes off as ill-conceived, sentimental, and artificial (like the lobby of a Cracker Barrel). A real investment in aesthetics, comfortable seating, functionality, attractive lighting, and color would be really helpful. * Elcy's has very limited hours. The bulk of their business comes from commuters using SEPTA during rush hour, so I think they see no need to stay open in the evenings. Perhaps if they improved the quality of their coffee and physical space, Elcy's could become a destination, and not just a place you happen upon en route to catching the train. I get the impression that the management at Elcy's has no clue about the aforementioned problems with their establishment (most of which could be easily improved). This is really a shame, because this has the potential to be a really awesome coffee shop. Instead, Elcy's will continue to sell bad coffee, play bad music, and offer an unattractive space to undiscerning suburban commuters. read more

For a coffee / sandwich shop built into a train station, they clearly don't understand the importance of getting you your food in time to catch a train. I ordered a sandwich to go 16 minutes before my train came and told them the time the train was coming. Judging from the nonchalant pace at which they were operating, I should have gone up to them earlier to remind them about the need to have them turnaround some meat in between two slices of bread in under 16 minutes. However, I waited until two minutes before the train arrived to check in, and the girl behind the counter hesitantly turned to the two sandwich making dudes to see if they had my sandwich - they hadn't started. As my train pulls up, she's asking me if I can give her my name and they'll note it in case I come back again. Since my name is a total of twelve chapters (not including the space) I decided it was more important to run out and catch my train than spell out my name for her to record on a napkin. That was a waste of $10! read more

Unlike Carrie, I've made many, many visits to Elcy's. I've lived through its evolution since it opened around 2001, and I love the place. As a quintessential community hang-out, it has few peers. Granted, the fact that the owners shoe-horned their tidy little operation into a 19th century train station shouldn't count against them in any way. In fact, it adds to its charm in my estimation. Food wise, I've watched its menu improve over time. Lately, it's rounded out its selections with fresh-made, healthy soups, generous salads, and an astounding array of desserts, which change from day-to-day. I'm a big fan of the wraps here, especially the chicken salad, but they also serve up a wonderful roast-beef hoagie-like sandwich that a buddy of mine orders every time we visit -- which is now weekly. I do wish they had some better items for kids. I love to bring my daughter there (she's four), but aside from the grilled cheese, there's not too much she'll go for. Give her a couple more years. The wifi came only a year or so ago, and yes, the place could use a few more outlets, but when I first visited the place, I could only find one and now it has several. Most of the seating here could hardly be described as plush. Bench, chairs, and tables account for just about all the space. While technically a coffee shop, Elcy's really falls more into the quaint luncheonette category these days, though they still offer a full complement of coffee drinks and the best smoothies you'll find anywhere -- and I've looked. Yes, I do wish they had a little more control over the music selection. Country music does NOT belong in a coffee shop anywhere north of Mississippi, but most of the time, the owners and their employees play some interesting tunes to go along with your meal. The other thing that should be mentioned is that Elcy's serves an amazing Sunday breakfast -- not to be missed if in the area. I live around here, so I can say this with some authority. A truly great breakfast is hard to find in Philly's north suburbs, but Elcy's serves a great one -- even if they only do it on Sundays. read more

1st fri was super busy and fun. BYOB! It was great to see so many people there listening to the band and enjoying themselves. Despite the crowd and minimal wait staff, service was fine. They hustle and smile and really try to do it right. Very much appreciated. We were in no hurry so a little wait did not bother us. They didn't even ask the 3 gabby college girls with empty paper coffee cups taking up a table to move along even though diners were waiting for tables - so everyone is welcome and can feel relaxed. I guess if you were doing the waiting, it might matter, but I've been in places that rush you out as soon as you finish, to seat others. That was not the case here, especially since the girls only had take out coffees. Chicken vegg salad was fab. Full of chicken lightly heated as requested. Fresh ingredients and lots of them. Ronster sanwich, heated = good! Brownie and rasberry crumble w whipped cream was super. I love fresh baked goods and these did not disappoint. Low key, funky interior reminded me of the best bohemian coffee houses and cafes in Brooklyn. Don't drink coffee so can't comment on that but hubby says it's weak, especially if you like Starbucks. La Colombe would be a welcome addition and local. More (and newer) pillows are needed on the benches. It IS an old train station, so the quirkiness is expected and fun but the benches are hard and the minimal pillows don't do much for comfort. My ass was aching when I stood up. Smack me in the head for not coming here until now. I shudder to try & calculate how many smoothies I missed out on. That's about to change. read more

Elcy's Coffee House - A happy first Friday customer. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Glenside, Pennsylvania

Elcys is a great neighborhood coffee shop with both great coffee drinks (latte, cappuccino, etc) and straight up coffee for purists made from fresh locally roasted beans. The owners also own Valley Green Coffee Co., which supplies Elcys. A large black Ethiopian Yirgacheffe from Elcys remains the best coffee I've had anywhere. Unfortunately, the beans aren't available year-round. Try their breakfast sandwiches on a Saturday and enjoy the unique, intimate and classy atmosphere. For a healthier option, try the yogurt parfait with great homemade granola. read more

Elcy's is the best! Every time I eat here the service is swift and the food is fresh. The location is prime and you can eat inside or out. Bathroom is nice. Bike racks outside. Newspapers often handy. Digital checkout if you pay with a card. I love the local raw honey and natural food & drink. I highly recommend this spot! read more

Great place to grab coffee on your commute! Love to step inside and be greeted by the aromas of the coffee house. Definitely a must when traveling into the city! read more

Elcy's is a family-run restaurant at Glenside's train station. They have great breakfast and great lunch. For lunch, their sandwiches are very unique and very good. The Reggie, the Ronster, and the GiGi are all good. I have not had any of the others. Also, we started off with the Nosh, which is a good app that will satisfy most groups. Elcy's has great options for Vegetarians. I am not vegetarian, but it is something that my wife and I noticed. Elcy's has great smoothies and an outstanding coffee list! Elcy's gets 4-stars b/c their take-out is painfully slow. It was almost like they forget that people are standing there waiting for their food. Elcy's has limited seating, so if there is a rush, then good luck trying to find a seat. They have a couple tables outside for the nicer weather days. read more

Cutest train station coffee shop. The cashier and employees are all helpful to rush your order as long as you let them know your train is coming soon!! Decent prices and baked goods are delish. Parking is a pain during the workdays, but easy breezy on the weekends. Bonus: farmers market right across the parking lot on the weekends during the warm months. read more