First time visiting downtown Wayne. It's located right on Lancaster Ave. It was pretty crowded- both with regard to finding seats and the que to get coffee. They have a glass shelf that contains a ton of interesting pastries. I ended up getting a hazelnut latte. I found it pretty tasty. The downstairs part of the cafe has a large window that shows a nice mural. The upstairs has a cozy couch to sit on and two large tables. I really enjoyed the menu wall that has how different speciality coffee drinks are made. read more

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Cozy small town vibes. Friendly welcoming staff. Sells local artists work. Not much seating downstairs but there's a whole room upstairs for seating. That room is also available to be booked for small group meetings. There's outdoor seating when it's nice weather. Upstairs there are books and games available to borrow/ use. Reasonable prices. Nice variety of drinks offered and delicious looking pastry's. read more

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I read the reviews before coming, this place was on my list because of a recent article in the Philadelphia inquirer. How right was that one who said that said the coffee was warm?! It was right! I was excited to taste this Rose Latte. It would only have been more enjoyable if it were HOT. Small sitting area, vibrant atmosphere, courteous staff and overall good vibes. We were halfway through our beverages when my husband suggested we try the Avocado toast. Boy am I glad he made this suggestion. He said "best Avocado toast ever", I say pretty darn good, too! The bread is the start, a variation on the English muffin, everything bagel spice, Avocado was perfectly seasoned and topped with thin sliced radish. Yum. That sandwich is worth returning for, I am tempted to try the hummus toast next. Avocado toast read more

Gryphon Cafe - Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

This place is cute. Its very busy, I was surprised how busy it was on a Monday morning at 930/10am and it just kept getting busier. Almost all the tables were taken. They have wifi and a bunch of people with laptops. The matcha latte I had was very good. They have paid parking spots out front (less than a $1 and hour). read more

Cute cafe with cozy vibes and variety of coffee drinks and baked goods. Very local feel and plenty of seating with friendly staff. Only got the brewed coffee which was strong, though resisted the temptation to get the brownie. They have a room upstairs which can be reserved for group gatherings. read more

Ordering is at the counter. Menu on the counter. The drink/food are bright out to you. Coffee is good but for us it was lukewarm warm at best. Otherwise everything else was good including parking outside. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Smoked Salmon Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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Great food, coffee, service, and vibe. The upstairs was my favorite. There was little to no crowd, books to read, and no music up there. Easily spent a few hours in solitude up there! read more

Gryphon Cafe - a plate of food and a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Service was good. Not much seating open since they were a little busy. The iced latte was really good. For some reason it tasted a lot better than the West Chester location. The latte at the West Chester location was watery and not good but this one was much much better. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Great coffee and breakfast/snacks. Always nice staff. Seating sometimes limited but that goes with the smaller space and people that want to camp out and do meetings for work. read more

My friend and I were in Devon and looking for a coffee shop to stop in the afternoon and this was one of only a few that was open late just a short drive in Wayne. From the outside the shop is beautiful big windows and lovely green trim, there are a few small tables out front. Inside there's a large counter with a pastry case, a cooler with bottled drinks, and a shelf with snacks and coffee. The menu is simple and has a illustrated chart on the different type of coffee drinks. They had a few specials and also a large list of other flavors. I went with a honey latte and it was quite possibly the best latte I've had in awhile. I got the largest size and drank it rather quickly because it was so good. Very smooth. The building is very narrow and very old with high ceilings- it's a little dingy in the sitting area - not a lot of light and because of its age it appears a little dirty. Definitely saw some bug mats which grossed me out. But the coffee bar itself was clean as were the tables. There's a beautiful back window that faces a painted brick wall. There's not much seating luckily we were able to snag one of the last tables and there were plenty people still filing in after us. This definitely must be a fave local spot as many people were set up with laptops who appeared to be stationed there for an hour or more. In addition to the coffee I ordered a strawberry rhubarb scone which was delicious and I would love to know where the pastries come from. For a good cup of coffee it's a good spot, but it might be easier to take this coffee on the go! read more

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Coffee is really good!! And the pastry's were supper yummy too! Overall really love it here and will be back soon read more

Gryphon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

This is a nice cafe located conveniently in downtown Wayne. It's street parking only, which isn't usually a problem. The hummus toast is very good and features local Philly muffins. They have several other local brands available in snacks and beverages too. The coffee is pretty standard to me. I don't get anything fancy, just black drip. It can get pretty crowded inside since it is such a small shop. There is another room up the stairs to the left if you're looking to hangout and work. read more

The coffee, espresso, teas, everything is quality. Glass jug whole milk and an espresso machine thats high grade, place is a hidden gem and the best coffee ive had in PA. This cafe blows La Colombe out of the water, and the service from the baristas was excellent. The vibe here is so home like, and with plenty of seating. Best cafe in PA!! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Brown sugar iced whole milk latte 16oz for here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Amazing cafe! Super fresh and healthy food, and great Coffee! They have a decent amount of seating downstairs and a big room of seating upstairs as well. Definitely a great place to sit and read or do work at. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Red pepper ricotta toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Excellent coffee selection and made just the way we want: strong, fast, and delectable. The staff was happy to accommodate oat milk requests and had proper ceramic mugs so we could enjoy the flavor of the coffee and not the paper cup. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Flat white - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Gryphon Cafe was one of the first coffee shops I visited when I first started drinking coffee years ago. To this day, they maintain a high level of quality and service. They even gave me a free coffee on my birthday, which was a nice surprise. :) The ambience is great, too, whether you need to get some work done or you're just meeting a friend for coffee. I'll always love Gryphon Cafe, and I highly recommend it! read more

wanted to add a nice little update. Figured out they have little punch cards which is great for people who frequent the place. Usually the same baristas are working, so after a while they remember you/your order. Now THATS the kind of top tier friendly service I love. The kind of place where you want to become a regular. And as I mentioned before, it gives off a productive vibe. To my surprise, I have always found myself a table (thank goodness), though they do have a frequent stream of customers (and rightly so with the great service and amazing drinks). Quality is also consistent. A great spot with great people read more

I really love this spot for getting a bit of work done on the weekend. I appreciate that it opens early-- 7am and has a good amount of seating. There are all kinds of unique things on the menu from artisan sausage to ice cream sandwiches. The coffee is great too as are the yogurt parfaits. read more

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This place has just gone downhill in recent years. Will never return after my last experience. Many menu items are routinely not available. The quality of food is mediocre. Coffee is just okay. Cafe mocha is disgustingly sweet. Service is a mess. Its way too cramped and uncomfortable with singles working on laptops and taking up tables for 4. The upstairs used to be a place of quiet and refuge but now its packed and super uncomfortable. Why do they still have a large table up there in such a small space? Obviously Wayne is laking for decent cafes especially since Starbucks and the wonderful Le Pain Quotidienne sadly closed. Dissapointing to see what was once a nice little cafe go downhill so much. Wonder how much covid is the cause read more

I've visited this place often over the past few years since I stay around and loved the place and their items . But I'm so disappointed with today's service, ordered while chocolate to go and was served milk with a couple of chocolate flakes sprinkled! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Came here around 8AM on a sunny July morning. Door to the cafe is open to the outside, which is welcoming, and it is nice and cool inside. There is a group of patrons sitting outside and talking over coffee. I ordered the latte and cinnamon raisin roll, both of which are excellent. Cool ambiance with books to read, art to view, and local advertisements to read. All the kids keep petting this toy dog (see picture), which is cute. read more

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This is a super cute spot. The staff was kind, the cappuccinos were great, and the coffee cake was great. Even better, there was plenty of seating. read more

Please disregard the (albeit few) bogus reviews on yelp, this cafe is consistently on point and the only one I patronize on the main line. I discovered this place years ago with my mom while visiting local thrift stores in the area. I happened to be in the area today, which is seldom for me but I made a point to visit Gryphon for a late breakfast/early lunch before an appointment. They were out of smoked salmon so i opted for a sesame bagel with hummus and tomato. Super ripe tomato sliced perfectly atop house made hummus that was expertly seasoned without garlic. I hate garlic heavy hummus so this was entirely satisfying. I love strong coffee in all forms but had had french press to begin the day so opted for an iced tea instead. The tea was black, perfectly brewed with a hint of fruit, of which i could not place but it was the perfect counterpoint to a balmy day. Other reviewers have mentioned that the cleanliness of the establishment left much to be desired but I observed the opposite. Also the baristas were professional, not too smiley (which I appreciate, having spent decades in the service industry) and were clearly enjoying the early afternoon and each-other's company. I will most certainly be back. read more

Have you had enough of Wawa coffee? If so, there's great news, coffee lovers! The proprietor of Gryphon Café in Wayne is open in the mornings for take out java. The coffee is as hot, fresh, and perfectly roasted as always. There's a limited food menu, as well. Cheers read more

Coffee is okay. Bagels and cream cheese. Blah. Place is full of Wayne attitude and pretensions. The employee dressed in the knock-off lulus clearly did not want to be there. She was loudly lamenting that this was her day off and that the owner had the nerve to ask her to come in and work. She proclaimed for all to hear how this made her grumpy. Pass. Go to wawa or dunkin unless you need wifi and an overpriced coffee in Wayne. read more

I always see the Gryphon Cafe on my way to work and always wanted to stop in. I finally did this morning. As soon as I walked in, I instantly felt the "cool" vibe of this place. Inside there's wood floors, wood tables, a chalboard wall featuring the drinks and food specials and local art hung all over the walls for sale. I ordered my stuff to go but I could see myself just chilling out here to work or listen to music while sipping on a fancy latte eating a croissant. Today I ordered an Almond Milk Cappuccino (16oz) and an Open-Faced Smoked Salmon toast and my total came to $15. It's certainly not inexpensive but the cappuccino was delicious and the caffeine strong. My salmon toast was really simple but tasty. I would come back again to treat myself to a special cup of cappuccino since I got a pretty good Monday morning jolt from the caffeine! read more

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It's been tough there they seemed to be short staffed. Today only two people working and a line out the door. People were having a seat even with Togo orders because of the wait. I love it there we go at least once a week. My coffee is always strong and the staff is so friendly. Just hire a few more hands please :) read more

I'm not the only weirdo who orders drip coffee and Texas chili at 11 in the morning: right after I ordered that, someone else did too! Highly recommended, their chili's a lil' sweet. Gryphon Cafe is a long-time standby, a gem in the neighborhood. Stop in for a fine brew, a sammich, and relax. Perfect spot for a cliche coffeehouse date. read more

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Great independent coffee shop. Good Americano coffee friendly barista. Good place to visit and study

This place is super cute. The staff are polite and the coffee is delicious! The cafe is large enough to hang out in for a morning beverage, read, or meet up. A giant menu explaining the different beverages they make is helpful to someone who wants to try something new. They offer food as well; I haven't tried it, but the options looks delicious and priced well. Of note, my boyfriends coffee was the bitter side (perhaps the roast); but, my soy hazelnut latte was perfection! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Soy Hazelnut Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Great cafe for coffee, espresso, and breakfast. Their Philly muffins are delicious. Great place to support a local business on the main line! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Roasted red pepper with goat cheese on Philly muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Ended up here since I needed to get out of the house and the reviews are great for this chicken salad sandwich. Made the drive, the place is very open and the staff is welcoming. I got a cappuccino and this sandwich, I was given a number and the food was brought out to me. There is a seemingly an ounce discrepancy, I ordered a large but the cup wasn't full maybe 3/4 of the way. It was still good but I know better for next time. The sandwich, there is something about the aftertaste that is different I give it that, it is mind shattering...no. Did I enjoy my time, yes. Would I go back, yes. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Chicken Salad Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

My favorite local coffee spot . Good drinks, great milk options, fresh food/pastries, vegan options- good ones.

Great coffee but service was not. There were 3 teenagers behind register who were more interested in talking to each other than serving customers. Waited for 15 mins in the wrong line and no one seemed to care or notice. read more

this is one of the very few good reasons to enter the small town area of Wayne. but it's definitely well worth the visit. It may very well be one of the best coffee houses out there, and the suburbs could really use some. The coffee and teas are top notch, the food is delicious, and the staff is very friendly. but the best reason to go here is for it's music nights. they invite song writers to play a set every Friday and Saturday at 9pm. and they have an open mic night every Monday. The Gryphon also has an occasional art reception. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Love how they exhibit art on the lower floor and the cuteness of the upper floor space. read more

Gryphon Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Cute but often crowded coffee place. High quality coffee and espresso drinks with a good variety of cafe snacks.

Neighborhood gem. Everyone loves this cafe. I'm never disappointed by drinks I get from here. The nitro cold brew was so smooth. My friend specifically loves the kombucha from this cafe. I love how both the nitro cold brew and kombucha were fresh and on tap. Every barista I met from Gryphon are kind and knowledgeable. There is a cute study/talk area by the back. There's not an open space at the back of the cafe so they decorated the area with peaceful plants by the windows. The back area has NY vibes, and I love how they filled the area with customers/local artists/students(?) artwork. And there's upstairs! I haven't been there yet, but I can't wait to go back. I love how they support other local businesses like Weckerly's. I've been meaning to try out their ice creams, but they're located in Philly. You could check out Weckerly's ice cream here at Gryphon if you can't go to Philly. They have other cute pastries, breakfast items, and drinks by the side of the register. read more

We stopped in this cafe to quick catch up with friends over the holidays. It's such a cute cafe with interesting offerings. I had an Early Grey Hot Chocolate which was just beautiful and tasted as delicious as it looks! The staff were very friendly and the cafe wasn't too loud or quiet. Perfect place for a meet-up! read more

Gryphon Cafe - Earl Grey Hot Chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

The coffee here was too sweet for our liking. We got one of the seasonal drinks. We ordered bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwiches and it was subpar. The bagels weren't toasted and the cheese was cold read more