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Hard to find healthy options in an airport food court but I discovered a pricey ($20) food bowl that was tasty. Counter service was helpful and asked if I wanted to pay that price before ordering. Lots of yummy stuff in the bowl and the dressing was delish!
I was in Philly a for long layover. While walking around, I found this place. Trust me when I say I wish I hadn't. I bought the Ham and Butter Sandwich, which was supposed to be thin sliced ham and butter on a toasted French baguette. What I got was a greasy croissant with one thin slice of ham for $11.95 . However, the cost of a croissant was $3.50. I doubt the thin slice of ham makes up the cost difference. Search a waste of money. At the time there were two people ahead of me in line so not busy. However, the lady putting the orders together must have been having a bad day. She was so snappy and rude to the people ahead of me I felt like walking away. I should have. All they wanted was a coffee and two muffins yet she acted like she had to make something and she didn't want to be bothered. You should never bring your problems and bad attitude to work nor should you take them out on customers. Avoid this place at all cost.
What a nice convenient restaurant in the Philadelphia airport F terminal. The bagel and lox were so good and the caramel latte really hit the spot early in the morning. The service was friendly and fairly quick. It was pricey, 1 bagel with lox, a banana nut muffin, small caramel latte, 2 strawberry lemonade drinks were $46.97. But worth it.
The line to this stand was quite long and there was practically no line at the other food options for breakfast on this morning, so I figured I was in the right place. When it comes to this terminal, this food court is new and bright, and there are actually a lot of options. La Colombe is a Philadelphia favorite and it can be found many places around the city. I ordered one of the few quick sandwiches that was with yummy veggies and eggs for my morning meal. I would've got a coffee, but I really wanted to still be able to sleep on my flight. As for ambience, you're sitting in a food court in an airport. It is about as glamorous as you'd imagine. It really isn't bad though.
This is the place you have to go to if you have a little bit of time waiting for your flight or when you get off your flight.
This review marks the beginning of the 2025 California Adventure! While I have travelled around the world to many destinations, I have never been west of Chicago in our own nation. That being said, I am happy to have started with the very first "meal" at La Colombé in the Philadelphia International Airport. While it was VERY early; they actually weren't open yet, and I had to wait until 4am for them to start the presses, and I didn't get food, this location is outstanding for what it does offer and the convenience being in the B terminal right before the intersection of the terminal wing and the main airport. All I got was a simple dark roast coffee and topped it with cream, but it was definitely needed. The coffee was hot, freshly ground, and brewed. As close to a pour over that I could get, likely because I arrived so early...I believe I was the second customer they had. For being so ungodly early in the morning, the staff was not only pleasant, but downright awesome. These guys were upbeat, friendly, and gave me all the help I needed in making my coffee dreams a reality, even though I didn't need much assistance. The coffee was ready almost instantaneously and I was on my way to my gate ready to sit for an hour and a half to board my flight to LAX, where I can still currently be found sitting waiting to board to begin the adventure! If you are traveling through PHL International and happen to be in the B terminal then you should definitely head to La Colombé for your coffee, tea, espresso, and pastry needs. They get bonus points for putting a location in the airport because no one really wants drip coffee from one of the myriad weird places that line the terminal on your way to the gate. Make your wait and your morning much better by stopping here and don't blame me if you don't, I made it clear that this great option is out there for all you travelers! I am also featuring this new mini review section for this exciting trip as our friend Zoridia will be travelling with us and is a fry fanatic. I humbly present to you......... Zoridia French Fry Index: this place wasn't cool enough to have fries.
Right infront of tsa precheck C gates , which has different options in used to at other locations. Variety açaí bowl options just wish this location carried matcha. Only wish the açaí had chia seeds as an additional topping. Can't expect much from chain establishments with chai because it mostly taste like cinnamon toast cereal milk. Best option of caffeine for non coffee drinker. Decent cafe if you're in the go.
Saturday morning at this terminal was pretty busy, but luckily I had time and there was a number of decent food options to choose from. I decided to go here because even though the line was pretty long, it seemed to be moving fast and the employees were pretty efficient. It's a normal airport eatery that kind of resembles a mall food court eatery but it was surprisingly affordable for airport food and very decent. It also gives local coffee shop vibes. I had the lox and cream cheese bagel and it was delicious and very filling. Would definitely go back..
Great coffee at maybe not-so-great airport experience. It's fairly nice way to get that edge off before that next flight. La Colombe offers a pretty smooth delivery of your caffeinated fix. Sure the lines were crazy and wild but once that's offer you find a nice place to sit or just chill out on the concourse.
La Columbe has the BEST croissant chicken salad sandwich! I wasn't expecting airport food to be this excellent, but it is. I really lucked out with this place. I paid $16 for a sandwich and bottled water. What a deal! In Los Angeles, this would be $25 for a subpar sandwich and water.
I wanted to take a moment to recognize one of your employees, Nouhoum, who works at your laColombe E .Every time I pass through the airport, I make sure to stop by La Colombe for my latte -- not only because of the great coffee, but also because of the exceptional service from Nouhoum. He is always friendly, professional, and has a warm smile that instantly brightens my day. He consistently provides excellent customer service and even adds a thoughtful touch by making a heart on my coffee and saying, "Best coffee I ever made!" It's small gestures like this that truly make a difference in a traveler's day.
The La Colombe in terminal A had just the pick-me-up I needed before I boarded my flight. They have the best coffee in the city as well as some beautiful pastries. The line here can get long, but the service is still quick. In addition to traditional coffee they have specialty coffees, and featured drinks like a beet root latte and a matcha latte. You can also get a sandwich or non-pastry breakfast items
Had to catch a early morning flight and wanted a quick coffee. There aren't many coffee shops in Philly airport... there's one Dunkin' Donuts and one la Colombe ! Looking at the display and the appearance , we chose to try this place . Long lines ! Wish they had few more staff in busy hours . Took about 10 mins to get to ordering the food and coffee. Had a hot latte with oat milk . coffee was really good and refreshing! Also had a chai latte . Was sweet and had less tea taste . I thought coffee was better . Avacado toast was really good . Nice and fresh . Guac was good . it was just way too expensive . Avacado toast was 16$ bagel was 7$ .. expensive !! coffee price was nominal . Good shop and good experience overall . 4 stars read more
3 months ago
Hard to find healthy options in an airport food court but I discovered a pricey ($20) food bowl that was tasty. Counter service was helpful and asked if I wanted to pay that price before ordering. Lots of yummy stuff in the bowl and the dressing was delish! read more
1 day ago
I was in Philly a for long layover. While walking around, I found this place. Trust me when I say I wish I hadn't. I bought the Ham and Butter Sandwich, which was supposed to be thin sliced ham and butter on a toasted French baguette. What I got was a greasy croissant with one thin slice of ham for $11.95 . However, the cost of a croissant was $3.50. I doubt the thin slice of ham makes up the cost difference. Search a waste of money. At the time there were two people ahead of me in line so not busy. However, the lady putting the orders together must have been having a bad day. She was so snappy and rude to the people ahead of me I felt like walking away. I should have. All they wanted was a coffee and two muffins yet she acted like she had to make something and she didn't want to be bothered. You should never bring your problems and bad attitude to work nor should you take them out on customers. Avoid this place at all cost. read more
11 months ago
What a nice convenient restaurant in the Philadelphia airport F terminal. The bagel and lox were so good and the caramel latte really hit the spot early in the morning. The service was friendly and fairly quick. It was pricey, 1 bagel with lox, a banana nut muffin, small caramel latte, 2 strawberry lemonade drinks were $46.97. But worth it. read more
11 months ago
The line to this stand was quite long and there was practically no line at the other food options for breakfast on this morning, so I figured I was in the right place. When it comes to this terminal, this food court is new and bright, and there are actually a lot of options. La Colombe is a Philadelphia favorite and it can be found many places around the city. I ordered one of the few quick sandwiches that was with yummy veggies and eggs for my morning meal. I would've got a coffee, but I really wanted to still be able to sleep on my flight. As for ambience, you're sitting in a food court in an airport. It is about as glamorous as you'd imagine. It really isn't bad though. read more
4 months ago
8 months ago
This is the place you have to go to if you have a little bit of time waiting for your flight or when you get off your flight. read more
This review marks the beginning of the 2025 California Adventure! While I have travelled around the world to many destinations, I have never been west of Chicago in our own nation. That being said, I am happy to have started with the very first "meal" at La Colombé in the Philadelphia International Airport. While it was VERY early; they actually weren't open yet, and I had to wait until 4am for them to start the presses, and I didn't get food, this location is outstanding for what it does offer and the convenience being in the B terminal right before the intersection of the terminal wing and the main airport. All I got was a simple dark roast coffee and topped it with cream, but it was definitely needed. The coffee was hot, freshly ground, and brewed. As close to a pour over that I could get, likely because I arrived so early...I believe I was the second customer they had. For being so ungodly early in the morning, the staff was not only pleasant, but downright awesome. These guys were upbeat, friendly, and gave me all the help I needed in making my coffee dreams a reality, even though I didn't need much assistance. The coffee was ready almost instantaneously and I was on my way to my gate ready to sit for an hour and a half to board my flight to LAX, where I can still currently be found sitting waiting to board to begin the adventure! If you are traveling through PHL International and happen to be in the B terminal then you should definitely head to La Colombé for your coffee, tea, espresso, and pastry needs. They get bonus points for putting a location in the airport because no one really wants drip coffee from one of the myriad weird places that line the terminal on your way to the gate. Make your wait and your morning much better by stopping here and don't blame me if you don't, I made it clear that this great option is out there for all you travelers! I am also featuring this new mini review section for this exciting trip as our friend Zoridia will be travelling with us and is a fry fanatic. I humbly present to you......... Zoridia French Fry Index: this place wasn't cool enough to have fries. read more
1 year ago
Right infront of tsa precheck C gates , which has different options in used to at other locations. Variety açaí bowl options just wish this location carried matcha. Only wish the açaí had chia seeds as an additional topping. Can't expect much from chain establishments with chai because it mostly taste like cinnamon toast cereal milk. Best option of caffeine for non coffee drinker. Decent cafe if you're in the go. read more
1 year ago
Saturday morning at this terminal was pretty busy, but luckily I had time and there was a number of decent food options to choose from. I decided to go here because even though the line was pretty long, it seemed to be moving fast and the employees were pretty efficient. It's a normal airport eatery that kind of resembles a mall food court eatery but it was surprisingly affordable for airport food and very decent. It also gives local coffee shop vibes. I had the lox and cream cheese bagel and it was delicious and very filling. Would definitely go back.. read more
Great coffee at maybe not-so-great airport experience. It's fairly nice way to get that edge off before that next flight. La Colombe offers a pretty smooth delivery of your caffeinated fix. Sure the lines were crazy and wild but once that's offer you find a nice place to sit or just chill out on the concourse. read more
La Columbe has the BEST croissant chicken salad sandwich! I wasn't expecting airport food to be this excellent, but it is. I really lucked out with this place. I paid $16 for a sandwich and bottled water. What a deal! In Los Angeles, this would be $25 for a subpar sandwich and water. read more
11 months ago
I wanted to take a moment to recognize one of your employees, Nouhoum, who works at your laColombe E .Every time I pass through the airport, I make sure to stop by La Colombe for my latte -- not only because of the great coffee, but also because of the exceptional service from Nouhoum. He is always friendly, professional, and has a warm smile that instantly brightens my day. He consistently provides excellent customer service and even adds a thoughtful touch by making a heart on my coffee and saying, "Best coffee I ever made!" It's small gestures like this that truly make a difference in a traveler's day. read more
4 months ago
The La Colombe in terminal A had just the pick-me-up I needed before I boarded my flight. They have the best coffee in the city as well as some beautiful pastries. The line here can get long, but the service is still quick. In addition to traditional coffee they have specialty coffees, and featured drinks like a beet root latte and a matcha latte. You can also get a sandwich or non-pastry breakfast items read more
3 years ago
This happens to be one of my favorite airport coffee spots. I actually look forward to flying so I can get their black and tan special - a mix between their draft latte and pure black cold brew. The only issue, hence the 4 stars instead of 5, is that they are sometimes out of the black and tan. This happened to me this morning and I was oddly sad. They have good food options too - I like the avocado toast, it's a decent portion and tastes fresh for airport food. read more
1 year ago
The draft latte was VERY average... I mean I guess it is airport quality lol. It didn't taste like La Colombe coffee I had in downtown Philly for sure. The outside was pretty though - and line wasn't too long either for an airport coffee store (lol in comparison with Dunks/Starbs in other airports). Fyi this one is by Gate A13. read more
11 months ago
5 months ago
Got to try La Colombe for the first time and see what all the hype was about. The shop is located in Terminal E and the line is continuously wrapping. I got a medium white chocolate latte and it was delicious. It was very creamy and rich with the perfect amount of sweetness. It definitely lived up to its hype. The workers however were clearly stressed and had mishaps with orders left and right. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
This was my first time ordering food and drinking something other than coffee at La Colombe. I was very disappointed in the lox bagel and Matcha that I had ordered. Perhaps it was bad because it's in the airport and the employees might not have put their best time and effort into my order. My bagel did not taste fresh, and my matcha tasted like it came from an instant packet. Too sweet with an awful color. The service was relatively fast despite the long line. I don't think I will order matcha from La Colombe ever again as this might have been the worst that I've ever tried. read more
7 months ago
For the crazy airport life this place rocks! Wish I caught her name, the barista had it down to java science. No one expects tasty or quality or consistency at an airport but La Colombe did me great with a flavor filled caramel latte before my flight and served up dairy alternative too for a good price. There's not much atmosphere here like most runway restaurants, no matter. I downed the beverage too quick not because I needed caffeine, was mixed well and balanced the sweet and bitter right. Big win here! read more
7 months ago
If I could give ZERO stars I most definitely would. This was the WORST coffee house experience EVER! Incompetent and lazy employees who deliver wrong orders, under filled drinks, and burnt bagels. The prevailing attitude is apathetic and appalling. $20 for this crap. Their vendor's license should be revoked! Avoid this place!! read more
3 years ago
Where we live, there are very few stores that carry this coffee, so to find a actual coffee shop in the Philadelphia airport was a wonderful surprise. This spot is in Terminal E. We had a couple lattes and the taste of this coffee bean is wonderful! They also had bagels and locks in breakfast items, but we only had coffee. Fast service& easy pick up at the end of the coffee bar. read more
4 years ago
The coffee was good. It was nice to see some food offerings outside of the typical. I tried the avocado toast which was a bit difficult to eat with plastic utensils (I ended up lifting and eating with my hands), and I thought it had way too much hot pepper and not enough salt. I would happily stop here again for the coffee, but might try something else (like a breakfast sandwich of some kind) and see if I have better luck with that. read more
Pretty good. Went to two PHL locations. Terminal A and E. Staff friendly at both locations. Coffee was well above average for an airport location and recommend over DD @ PHL which I also tried. Got a bacon egg and cheese on a croissant ($10). Hot fresh and again above average for airport. 4 stars recommended. read more
2 years ago
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