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    Knockbox Cafe

    4.1 (153 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Outdoor seating and entrance
    Josie

    A nice small, queer friendly, local coffee shop that serves up delicious drinks, bagels, breakfast sandwich, sandwiches, and a few pastries. I love studying on their deck outside.

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    Komal R.

    Stopped by before heading to the nearby Indian grocery store. It is located in a cute neighborhood with colorful rowhomes. The mocha was delicious. Their pastries and baked goods looked tempting so I'll definitely check out something to eat next time. Plenty of outdoor seating which is perfect for when the weather is nice.

    Iced spiced coffee
    Tanvi G.

    Small cafe in west Philly. LeBus bakery Jalapeño cheddar bagel with herb cream cheese paired perfectly with the iced spiced coffee. Bagel was soft, fresh, chewy and not too thick.

    Chai latte
    Sujay R.

    Chai was good but had limited indoor seating. AC was dripping and there were too many flies inside

    Justin T.

    I was going for a walk around the Clark Park area and was looking to get some coffee. I hadn't tried Knockbox Cafe before, so I thought I'd check it out. The inside of the store itself is pretty small, though there is some seating available. There also was some chairs and tables outside, which would be great to sit at and enjoy your coffee on a warm day. The menu is pretty extensive, and there are a lot of different options for food, drinks, and syrups. I got an iced latte with lavender syrup (their ice drinks come in a 20oz cup), and I enjoyed it. I would certainly come back here again!

    iced hazelnut latte
    Neona W.

    Knockbox is a cute little cafe tucked into a neighborhood area in West Philly. There's some indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating. I love the patio set up and it'll be nice to sit there once the weather warms up a bit. I got an iced hazelnut latte and enjoyed it. I like how it wasn't overly sweet and could really taste the espresso still. It was a pretty standard latte and didn't really stand out to me. I think they also have some more inventive or seasonal flavors too for their coffee. So I'm looking forward to trying more from Knockbox!

    My best friend and I had a great experience there. Fast service, friendly people and great ambience. I've never had a Philly muffin and it was amazing.!They were patient and very knowledgeable. The neighborhood it was in was so cute. They were having a front porch music type thing. It was my first time trying a dirty chai and I've been drinking them ever since! they started off my trip to Philly with the great kick! much love from Texas.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Abraham K.

    Great breakfast sandwiches on Philly muffins. Strong coffee, friendly staff. Renovations are great but very crowded indoor space during the breakfast rush.

    Pistachio Latte, Lox on a Philly Muffin
    Karissa C.

    Visited Philly recently and found this quaint cafe nearby where I was staying. Get their Philly muffin, it was delicious! If bagel and bread had a baby it would be this. They give a generous amount of cream cheese and all the ingredients were fresh. Indoor seating is limited but this place is perfect if you're looking for coffee and a quick bite.

    Breakfast sandwich on a Philly muffin with Turkey sausage egg and cheese.
    Rachel H.

    Cute little cafe in West Philly with good coffee. I tried their breakfast sandwich, which was a turkey sausage, egg and cheese, on what they call a "Philly muffin" in lieu of a bagel, which was pretty good, but not the best breakfast sandwich I've had. I think I was moreso expecting the saltiness of an everything bagel, and that's why I was a little let down. Still good, but not necessarily what I was expecting. Overall the inside is super cute, they have a nice outdoor seating space, and they have a decent list of coffee offerings, and more than two sizes for drinks. My friends live right around the corner so I'm sure I'll be back!

    African honey bush tea
    Kirsten L.

    Tea: 4.5 Out of 5 I loved the African Honey Bush. I didn't add any milk or sugar with it, but still loved it. Environment: 4.25 Out of 5 Cute little neighborhood cafe. I'm so glad they have outdoor seating during COVID, especially on days where the sun is out. Hopefully they expand the cafe or move to a bigger space. Service: 4.5 Out 5 Nice and attentive staff Overall: 4.75 Out 5 Wonderful selection of teas and seating area outside. I wish they had some of the baked goods from 4 worlds bakery though. Nonetheless I'll be back.

    Lox bagel on everything philly muffin, iced chai latte
    Soojin J.

    Knockbox is my absolute faaavorite neighborhood cafe! My friend lives down the street and we love to grab a snack to break up study sessions or stop by for breakfast after a sleepover. They have the BEST lox bagel- I recommend getting a lox bagel on an everything Philly muffin and hold the cucumbers. I also adore their pistachio rose cookie, and they have wonderful iced coffee, matcha lattes, and chai lattes. This place is pure sunshine and good local vibes.

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    went to get coffee and bagels. the bagels are hard as a rock to the point it was hard to chew. Would not go again.

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    Best vibes in West Philly! Love the staff, ambiance, and pastry options. Try a Cortado on the deck on a sunny morning.

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    Interesting little shop. My sister's boyfriend took us here when we mentioned we needed coffee and…read moreI was a little perplexed when I walked in. I'm still not entirely sure what the shop is supposed to be but it was an experience going there for sure. The coffee is self serve and there are several different selections, each with a short description up on the wall. My boyfriend and I each got a medium (I believe it was $2.25 per) and loved our coffee. Both were tasty and exceptionally strong. I'm not sure if they do anything fancier (lattés, etc) but I doubt it. Nonetheless, if I were a student at penn and needed a coffee this is where I would go.

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