Visited with a small group this morning. We caught them right after opening, but they were quick to serve. This place is pretty eclectic in design, but has decent seating, and decent wi-fi. Ordered a drip and a turkey sausage, egg, and cheese. Delicious! Love places where I can get it on a Philly muffin. Overall it's kind of dim inside, so I'd prefer other places for lingering or working. I have visited in the past when the outdoor seating is actually usable, so I'd love to come back then and enjoy the outdoors. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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A cute little coffee shop that also has baked goods and food. I got a chai latte, and it was delicious. Drinks are made quickly so even if there's a line, there's not much of a wait. There are also laminated menus at the front counter next to the baked goods case, in addition to the large blackboard menu behind the counter. read more

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

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I've tried most of the cafes across the city (and that's a lot!) but Knockbox's staff and cold brew are some of my favorite so far. It's rich, velvety, not too acidic or gritty with chocolaty notes in the roast. Really lovely spot and super chill. I always feel super welcomed and the vibes are really comfy for working for a bit while you drink and eat. Not a lot of seating so I try and leave as soon as I finish or I pick up more to drink if I want to stay longer. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Iced spiced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a place that I have been to several times and the quality is so consistent. I have never had a poor cup of coffee here. It is dependable, pleasant and never lets you down. Five stars! read more

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

Knockbox Cafe - Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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! read more

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

I love this little spot on the edge of university city! It's quite small but it's got that West Philly hipster vibe and they have all the espresso drinks you could ever need. I got a 12 oz breve that was impressively strong and had a nice texture to it. Bonus points for having a little DIY fixins bar where you put your lid on which feels like a dead advent in the post-pandemic world. All in all enjoyed the quick service, loved the little outdoor seating area, and would love to visit again! read more

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! read more

Knockbox Cafe - iced hazelnut latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

NOT GOOD Staff was extremely miserable with horrible hospitality. Barely put 1 shot of espresso in a 20 oz latte. Latte was not good. STAY AWAY! NOT WORTH YOUR TIME read more

Got the dirty chai from them and it is super tasty and fairly affordable. The cafe itself is small but super cute! They also have a little deck that is great to sit at and enjoy the nice weather. read more

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. read more

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

Knockbox Cafe - Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I always get the hummus sandwich. Sometimes a pastry and drink if I got it, but everything that I get there is always as good if not better than the last time I've had it! Stopping here has always set my day on the right track mentally and nutritionally and it's so affordable! I moved further away but stopped back in and they remembered my name! As someone with Culinary background and a fixation on wellness, I'm so grateful and impressed every time with the quality of service and food! SUPPORT THEM! read more

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. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Pistachio Latte, Lox on a Philly Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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! read more

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Knockbox is a go-to coffee shop in the West Philly area! Got an iced mocha w/ oat milk and nothing else. Tasted great. Reminded me a lot of Elixr's coffee and mocha style, perfectly creamy and the chocolate wasn't too strong/sweet. Could still taste the espresso and complemented the drink well overall. Was also able to try their (lox) sandwich. It tasted great, but it was a bit pricey. Also they charge for every single topping (tomato, cucumber, etc.) and we were not made aware of this because we thought it came with the sandwich (it doesn't)! Overall great coffee, good food. Wish the study space was more well-organized-- you literally have to bump around and move tables just to sit down because the shop is so small and the tables are touching each other. The wait can also get up to 30 minutes when there's only two people working and a line. Come when it's not busy and you can find a great study space and great cafe vibes. read more

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. read more

Knockbox Cafe - African honey bush tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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Such a cute little neighborhood cafe. I love how they have outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. They have free wifi and you can also pay to print stuff out if you don't have a printer at home. The baristas are very friendly. I've had baked goods, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, empanadas and ice cream here but my favorite menu item will forever be their lox bagels! Sooo yum. Much more affordable compared to their competition on 45th and Baltimore. The only sorta negative thing is have to say is that it's a bit of a drag when it's super cold or hot out, and the lines are a bit long so you're just standing out there waiting. So that's just something to keep in mind if you're in a rush. However, I'm a returning customer and would definitely recommend this cafe to anyone who wants a quick bite, or perhaps a different scene to wfh in :) read more

Knockbox is a knockout!! One of my favorite coffee shops when I'm on the go- my only critique is the lack of seating. The coffee is smooth and there are many sizes, syrups, and types of milk. And did I mention the LARGE and YUMMY food menu! What more could I want?? The staff is super kind as well. Would 10000% recommend to stop by! read more

Knockbox Cafe - Skim latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This neighborhood gem is the best coffee shop in town. The service is fantastic, and the quality of the coffee is top-notch. It's a place where you feel right at home every time you visit. read more

It was a very chill place to have coffee. I liked the ambience. Could use some more sugar free syrups besides vanilla. Like Caramel or Mocha. read more

Really yummy. Loved this sandwhich and was craving bagel and lox. Definitely hit the spot and would go back again :) Their coffee is very tasty and outdoor deck is a great vibe to sit outside with a friend or three as well! The people are also very friendly too read more

Knockbox Cafe - Bagel with cream cheese, lox and capers - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sweet West Philly cafe. Since I've lived in this neighborhood for 25 years, I've watched things come and go. (Sam's Place will forever hold a special place in my heart). But this little spot does the trick. Delicious bagels, great tea choices, decent coffee, and the turkey sausage-cheese-egg-on an everything bagel is one of my favorite weekend treats. They are doing a great job with "pandemic protocol " and their porch can't be beat. read more

Knockbox Cafe - the front door of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Knockbox is awesome! I don't know how I didn't discover it sooner. There's a wide selection of pastries and drinks... AND they serve Bassett's ice cream! There's also a cute outdoor patio and they enforce social distancing pretty well. They also offer punch cards which is great for those who go regularly. I will definitely get a pastry next time I get coffee here. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Bassett's ice cream :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Definitely a favorite coffee spot in the area. Love coming for a walk here and getting a dirty chai or vanilla wet dog (Try it!!!) as a treat. The coffee tastes perfectly rich and not watered down. Cute outdoor spot to chat. Have filled up my punch card alr so its a good indication of how much i like this place! read more

Really cute cafe with good coffee, pastries and bagels. One star off because, if one were in a hurry, one would would not want to come here. But if you're happy to take your time, come enjoy the good food and drink read more

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.

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

This coffee shop and cafe was a nice treat for a small informal brunch. They had a pretty extensive drink menu and also served a decent variety of breakfast sandwiches on their signature Philly muffin. I ordered their standard breakfast sandwich on a plain Philly muffin and it came with egg, turkey sausage, and fresh veggies. It was delicious! The London fog with almond milk was also delicious and a great accompaniment to my breakfast sandwich. I particularly enjoyed their outdoor raised patio area with seating. There is pretty limited seating inside the cafe and outside the cafe, so just something to think about if you go during peak hours or with a large group. Thanks for a great experience Knockbox Cafe!! read more

There's usually a lot of people here. Sometimes a lot of people makes me uncomfortable and nervous and my face feels hot. But I don't really get hot face here. It's nice that my cheeks stay so cool when I'm at Knockbox Cafe. The coffee is very good and the pastries don't mess with my cheek temperature. So they are also good. If you don't like your cheek temperature they have outside seating. And outside standing. read more

I really like this coffee shop. The barista Maya was great. I asked her for a recommendation on the strongest coffee. "It was that kind of day". I wasn't sure about the recommendation but she told me to trust if not the drink was on her. True to her word, it was the perfect jolt I needed. Thank you Maya!! I took my coffee, bagel and enjoyed sitting outside on their lovely patio. You can tell locals come here regularly because Maya knew most people by name. Whenever I'm in Philly, I will count myself lucky to be considered as one of the locals. read more

Took a mental health day off work and woke up early to get some ice coffee at a local joint. I got the ice coffee and the lox on and everything bagel. The lox was good, bagel wasn't too hard and enough chew. The ice coffee not too acidic and bold enough for my liking . Nice little cozy place, with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Not totally sure if this coffee deserves to be on the market. That may sound harsh, but though my latte was decent, it was on the pricey side. I love supporting local, but this place seemed to need more support than I could give. The name online was different than the store sign and the coffee sleeves. Not sure what was going on there, but it made it confusing to find the place. That being said, I liked their seating area and they seemed to have a good variety of baked goods (a touch more expensive than I'd like) and their interior was cute. Not bad for a one time go, but wouldn't go back. read more

Knockbox Cafe - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Love this spot! I live in the area so having a cool coffee cafe walking distance is the best. Really tasty iced lattes and the shot of Pistachio makes is perfect. and the GRILLED CHEESE IS THE BEST! Good bagels and croissants too. The line can get long on Saturdays after 9am but it moves fast read more

Knockbox Cafe - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The coffee here is better than at Green Line and Milk & Honey Market. And if you buy 10, you get 1 free. I also like the tea selection. However, it's very small, there's no wi-fi, the pastries are so-so, and the service is not always top notch. I used to get morning coffee here before work, but I had to stop because the service was too slow. I would stand at the counter, trying to order coffee before catching the trolley to get to work, with no one in front of me, and the staff would be talking to someone (not in line) for a long time, without acknowledging me. I don't mind if people have different philosophical views on the concept of time, but maybe I'll buy coffee instead from a place that understands that people don't have all day to wait in line and can better adapt to different customers' needs. read more

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

I like my coffee straight black. This place on the cusp of university city delivers some great coffee. They have plenty of vegan options for small bites as well as regular options like a delicious egg n cheese Philly muffin (I'm not a bagel fan because it's too compact of bread). Friendly atmosphere. Small inside which look like it can get crowded but they have outside seating. I have been here a few times and will come back again. Street parking available if you can find it. Probably easier to walk or get a taxi. read more