I've been meaning to visit this amazing business for quite a while! They have been open since…read more2001. However, I'm happy I finally made it. They exceeded my positive expectations by far. Very clean, great customer service and a nice variety of traditional coffees, and traditional Vietnamese blends. Very good food menu that offers you the variety of light to filling sandwiches. I ordered the fried chicken Banh Mi sandwich. This is one of their best sellers. Everything was very fresh, from the bread to the chicken. Amazing balance of traditional flavours. I also ordered the Salted Brûlée Cà Phẽ coffee. Very traditional coffee. Their take on cà phê muối - Vietnamese salted coffee! Strong and balanced. Coffee is topped w/ a salted cream cold foam and torched brown sugar. Only served iced. Absolutely delicious! I'm looking forward to coming back here more regularly. It's a beautiful space to catch up on work, or to just enjoy the nice environment they have while enjoying the lovely food and drink options.

Can't believe I forgot to review this fabulous place! This place was recommeded by a friend a mine…read more, a local Philly, and he was not weong. This place have their own version of vietnamese dishes and coffee but everything was delicious! We tried a bunch of different foods and drinks. I love their crispy fries with tamarind seasoning. Space is large, bright, clean, parking is a bit hard for those who doesn't know how to navigate Philly street.

This is based just on their happy hour. Some weeks just call for good food, delicious drinks, a…read morebeautiful space, and a good friend to enjoy it with. It's been a week, so this little pocket of joy was especially welcome. Grateful for delicious food (highly recommend the chef's snack and burger) and great cocktails. Their dirty martini and espresso martinis were really really tasty. Can't wait to come back!

Get your yourself a bridal party that orders all steak and eggs right before a wedding…read more It was some of our first time eating scrapple too. Memories were made. Only major drawback is the size of the space, so get comfy real quick

Excellent and friendly servers. Great place to get your fix of some jasmine tea inspired cold or…read morehot drinks. They also have osmanthus and other limited time flavors such as grapes this past summer. You can order in person at the counter or just go straight for the large iPads by the door. Get your order number ready and go next door for some Nan Xiang xiao long Bao goodness. Bright clean and airy, great place to catch up with your friends.

Quick service. To go kiosks…read more Lots of drinks and options for freshly homemade brewed teas. Order online for pickup as well. A few places to sit indoor and outdoor. Recommend the mango and citrus flavors as they are very refreshing. Also a few topping options to include jellies, sago, and boba.

Found this spot in the comments of a TikTok and I'm so glad I decided to check it out…read more I tried the Irish potato cold brew along with a sausage, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel,everything was absolutely delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly and kind, which made the whole experience even better. There is plenty of chairs and seats and it's very chill for a lot WFH environment. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to!

Very cute spot. Nice and sunny, with beautiful paintings and calming decor…read more I enjoyed what I ordered-- chai latte was sweet and creamy, and my bagel with smoky tempeh and vegan cream cheese was yummy. Many more vegan options I'd like to try! Lots of tables and seating, as well as wifi, so you could definitely spend a lot of time here or get some work done.

Now that I live near Kettle Black, I swing by regularly to see if the line has died down and there…read moreis still food left. I think my original experience was tainted by the long line. I don't like to wait in line, and the too-hot coffee colored my experience. I don't wait in line, but I've warmed up to them. They make some good croissants. I love their baguettes and sandwich loaves. My husband loves their bagels and focaccia. There are often pretzels left, and we still enjoy those. On a weekday, I'll walk past on my way to the El and stop in if they are still open. My Center City co-workers get to enjoy Kettle Black without the line! I like that they have vegan options and try to score those if my vegan family members will be visiting.

I bought two bagels with specialty cream cheese, a cinnamon roll with icing, a jalapeño cheddar…read morepretzel, and a cheddar jalapeño focaccia loaf. The bagels were fresh and soft with the little bit of tanginess expected from bagel dough, and the additional flavor from the everything seasoning and cheddar blended with the cream cheese well. Cinnamon roll was also softer than expected with just the right amount of icing, like an upgrade from the classic Cinnabon roll. Focaccia was moist and flavorful, great for sharing at my family party. Didn't get to taste pretzel because it was for my boyfriend. Tip 1: Come here before 9! I came too late at 10am one day and everything was already sold out. Kettle Black fans are BIG fans! In warmer months, people might start lining up at 7:30 just before opening at 8 for the best stuff. The second time I came, I rolled up at 8:45 to find a long but reasonable line. Like, maybe a 15 min wait to get inside. Some items (everything cheddar bagel and pretzel bun) were sold out, but many items were still in stock. Tip 2: Get specialty cream cheese. I got a bacon cheese pepper cream cheese, which had thick chunks of bacon mixed throughout and it was much better than expected thanks to the meatiness. There typically aren't sandwiches like lox bagels available. Tip 3: Highly recommend the hot coffee. It's their own blend that they get from a specialty roaster and it's got this mellow flavor without being bitter or sour. I needed to put in extra effort to get here, so I wouldn't come in every week. But it's a nice treat every other month. Other notes: Staff was very accommodating and patient, seemed happy to be there, and gave me great advice. Not a place to sit and eat, more of a grab-and-go.

I appreciate that they are open late, the service is good and there is plenty of seating. I also…read moreliked how clean it looked, the tables were wiped down and glass cases did not have smears on them. That being said, the prices are absolutely egregious. $7 for a piece of Gozleme that has been sitting out all day is steep. Most of their bakery items like mousse and cake slices in the glass door are at least $12. They also sell dubai chocolate for $25.

I am visiting from California and the food here was delicious!! The service was amazing and the…read morestaff were so friendly! The ambiance was outstanding!! Definitely coming here again the next time I am in Philadelphia.

The good: That sausage egg and cheese pastry. Oh man. The seasoning on the puff as well as the…read morefilling was the highlight of my afternoon. Flavor throughout and in every bite. Almost went right back for another one! Breakfast sandwiches are a dime a dozen but breakfast hand pies? What a concept. The meh: The pot pie. It was chock full of veggies and chicken but didn't quite hit the flavors or saltiness of a pie, I assume since it has to be self-contained there wasn't much heft to it but generally was enjoyable, just could've had more flavor or salt and a lil more something something. The :( What's up with the cheesesteak pie? I know I had a real steak last night that was bang on and I had high hopes, but the texture felt like the equivalent of dog food instead of chopped or sliced steak, maybe to create uniformity in bites but just missed the mark for me. The cheese was a good touch but still was missing that onion flavor you love when getting a steak. Wondering if they're always like that or if this batch was just odd. Pastry good, fillings to be tried, and overall service was swift and they were only out of the mushroom swiss which was probably delicious! Vibes were ok for a weekend afternoon after they probably had a busy morning.

I was walking in the neighborhood and I stopped by Little Susie's since there was a line and I…read morethought that this place must be good. I ordered a limeade and a blueberry lemon hand pie, and then I came back to order the mushroom and swiss hand pie since the blueberry lemon hand pie was so delicious. The limeade was a bit more sour than I preferred but the blueberry lemon pie had a sweet and fresh flavor because of the lemon. It wasn't too sweet though because of the tartness of the lemon and berries. When I tried the mushroom and swiss hand pie, the mushrooms gave a meaty taste and it was a bit salty but it was still tasty. It's also a good option for vegetarians since there isn't any meat. The cashier was nice and super friendly. They mentioned that the mushroom and swiss hand pie and potato and cheddar hand pie is their favorite. I would come back again! :)

They'd have my money 5-7 days a week but unfortunate they arent open at 6am it make me so sad. I…read morecan't drink coffee late and they don't open until 10. nice place to sit and do work though But due to the hours I am a customer maybe once a month if that.

Solid space here in Germantown. I came by for some early morning weekday reading and working with a…read morefriend. The space is great! Some good spaces with outlets accessible and also these really sweet red armchairs that make sitting and working a bit more fun and comfy. I ordered the chai and found it a bit too spiced for my liking. However it was good enough to enjoy and fuel a morning of working and reading, along with some pastries as a complementing snack. They've got an collection of Black books all around-- might be interesting to peruse if that's your cup of tea. Otherwise, it's a solid place to work with drinks that are good enough, but nothing particularly standing out. And that's honestly OK with me!

The girls at the coffee counter are the sweetest people I've met in Philly! They are intentional…read moreand kind and care about the product and the people they are serving! Love the vibes!

We love vessel, it's open early, and when we do get a specialized drink it's always good and feels…read morelike it's always worth the price. It's also really open and nice and spacious enough to get a spot to sit

Wonderful place to be. Drinks are yummy. Especially if it's the honey lavender matcha or the…read morevanilla latte. Savory pastries are sooooo good! Very big fan of the curry croquet and hot dog thing. Almond croissant also never fails. Service is great. Vibes are great !

I came out here in the rain today to get My fix. This place is so delicious…read more Their baked goods are so fluffy, light, soft and also so good!! I do not feel the least bit of guilt when I eat their baked goods because they are not super sweet. You have to go in and try it. It is so worth it!! I was disappointed. I came in for this like Apple turnover with tons of fresh juicy apples, but they didn't carry it. I'm thinking that not every location offers the same items. They also offer a lot of cool coffee flavors.