Such a cute cafe! Their paninis and salads are delicious with good coffee to go with it. They're…read morelocated on main street manayunk and have upstairs seating as well - perfect for getting some work done or reading a book!! 5/5 food - the turkey panini was so good 5/5 service - everyone was warm and welcoming! 5/5 vibes

Been obsessed with this little spot lately! Cute quaint area to grab a bev and/or lunch. Small on…read morethe inside and does get crowded as it is a popular spot for working professionals in the Manayunk area. Would recommend as a wfm option if you don't have any calls to take, and they even have some outside seating as well. Looking forward to trying some of the other menu items. The drinks are made rather quick, sandwiches could take about 30 minutes so I recommend calling ahead if you're in a rush. I recommend the Caprese or smoke salmon sandwiches and their match is always good on any day!

Stopped by on a quiet morning today for some personal reading. The coffee machine was down so I was…read moreoffered a pour over as a substitute. Sweet. This space is pretty large, with a lot of tables. Sunlight is nice with the wide open windows, and a small detail: a lot of the chairs have tall backs for actually back support. None of those tiny backed chairs that only toddlers could reasonably enjoy, but actually full-fledged chairs. Wi-fi and outlets are solid here. Would love to come back for some focused time to work another time!

Love the space! So much sunlight, tons of space to sit down and get some studying done. Coffee was…read moregreat, just wish it was hotter! Will be back to try their snacks and matcha.

Coffee with a "kinda" view. I checked out Unity Java in Manayunk. You basically order at a kiosk…read moreand wait for the barista to make you your coffee. They had all kinds of interesting lattes such as elderberry. The place also sells a lot of NA wines/ beers to-go (which I really liked). They also sell whole bean coffee there. I ended up getting a medium roasted drip coffee. It was an upgrade of a dollar for a medium. The medium coffee was actually too big for me (seemed like the size of a large). The place doesn't have anywhere to sit on the first floor but if you take the stairs they have an ample sitting room. The upstairs has a bunch of board games, a tv, and another coffee bar space.

This Cafe is gorgeous! I love the green wall paint. The barista was very funny and friendly. When I…read moreentered. I went upstairs to study and it was quiet. I was able to focus and get a lot done. Would definitely come back again!

The staff were very nice and friendly, the place has a cute aesthetic but the wait to place an…read moreorder was a sticky point. There were two ladies working the cafe but once someone placed an order, a line of people would quickly grow. I like that you can grab a coffee and/or cocktail and a pastry. The cocktails are cute and some taste better than others but overall good. Our table needed a wipe down and I was without my Clorox wipes since I changed my bag quickly to meet up with friends. They have a few bistro tables and chairs located outside which is great on nice days and evenings. Lastly, I don't mind the pan with the sign asking patrons to discard their cups and dishes in the pan. These removes the clutter that can quickly pile up on tables.

Char & Stave is a five star cafe, if you consider the delicious craft cocktails and coffee. Love…read moretheir flavor of the week, and you can tell the curators are having fun with different flavors, herbs, and spirits. I also enjoy their coffee and treat myself to a pound of whole bean every few months. That said, their service leaves A LOT to be desired. On three different occasions recently, the service was unfriendly, slow, and borderline inhospitable. During my most recent visit, my friend arrived 10 minutes before me, sat in the bar area, and no one had even said hello to her. When I arrived, we sat for another 5-6 minutes. Nothing. Finally, I stood up and said "hi, can we order a few drinks," and the woman (who was on the phone the entire time) looked up, said nothing in response, walked over to us, and said "what can I get you?" It was a delicious cocktail, but we sat there for another 30 or so, finished our drink, and sat there again. We had to get up, put our coats on, and finally they looked our way, and I asked for the check. I've also noticed that there's usually 3-4 people working during peak hours, but in reality, only one person is putting in majority of the effort. The others are standing around talking or looking at their phones. Disappointing. Reality check, you're in the retail and customer service industry. You have to acknowledge your patrons. If this is the new norm, there are plenty of other places in the area with great cocktails. Hopefully they can turn it around, or hire new staff.

Cute little Cafe with Asian focused menu and drinks. I love the atmosphere here: relaxed, very…read morespacious and lots of art work on the walls both for sale and for decoration. The menu is sweets and drinks but nothing ordinary! I had a hot Korean tea (Yuzu) it was sooo delicious on a rainy day! The server was very nice and offered more hot water for the tea as I drank it down which was a nice touch. I also saw staff cleaning through my time there! One thing to note is you do have to make a purchase to sit in! Worth it though!

Check your receipt carefully (NEGATIVE STARS!!!)…read more I was very disappointed with my experience at this café. After paying, I noticed that the prices charged on my receipt did not match the prices displayed on the menu board (I was charged little bit more on EVERY ITEMS). When I asked the employee about the difference, the employee acknowledged that the menu board prices were outdated. Since there was no notice before ordering that the actual prices would be different, I expressed my concern that customers should not be charged a different price without being informed in advance. My concern was not about a small dollar difference, but about transparency and being charged a different price than what was displayed. After I returned to my table, the owner came over to discuss the issue (SHE WAS SO UPSET!!) Instead of simply acknowledging the discrepancy or explaining it professionally, the owner became defensive and confrontational. The owner focused on why I brought the issue up with the employee rather than addressing my actual concern. The owner also said, "Report it if you want," which felt dismissive and disrespectful. A customer raising a reasonable question about pricing should be met with a professional explanation, not an argument. She even said why i argued with few dollars..I was like what do you mean?!? You don't see the concern here?!? More importantly, she didn't even try to hear what I said..she kept talking over me. Because of the owner's attitude, I no longer felt comfortable staying and requested a refund. While walking to the POS counter for the refund, the owner continued making disrespectful comments that I could hear (I was like....WHAT?!???) The issue was not about a few dollars. Mistakes can happen, but how a business responds to a customer's concern matters. A simple apology and respectful explanation would have made a big difference.

My go-to in Manayunk is Volo Coffeehouse. This is probably going to be a strong contender moving…read moreforward. Came in this morning and just had a nice drip. Got it in a diner mug-- love drinking coffee at coffee shops in a mug. It just makes the coffee taste better, and I'm not sure how. This feels like a talking and catching up-priority coffee shop. Tables are a bit smaller, and the chairs not as comfy for long term sitting. However, the wi-fi remains strong, and it was good enough for 2 hours of work. I also had an outlet nearby ready, but didn't end up having to use it today. Coffee is great too! I love places that roast on-house and have their own beans, b/c you know that they care an extra bit more about the quality of their stuff. Will be back!

Excellent small place with a few tables that can sit up to 2-4 at a time. Their drip coffee is…read morestrong and nutty. Bakery products are sold pretty quickly before noon. They do offer a breakfast sandwich which I'm hoping they would expand in the future (no kitchen currently) Excellent customer service, and great place to catch up with your friends =)

I'm obsessed with this place. My favorite is an everything sourdough bagel with herbs and spices…read morecream cheese. If I'm feeling fancy I'll go for the lox bagel. All the drinks are fantastic. Pastries are delicious. Workers are fabulous. I can't get enough of this place. I can never move away because I need my Knockbox fix!

Local bagel shop and really good. I liked the sourdough bagels, soft and like the different…read moreflavors. The coffee was okay, but the bagels were definitely where it's at. The service was great, super nice and helpful. The shop is cute and little.

A really tasty bagel! I like the rosemary and sea salt one a lot with either cream cheese or in…read morebreakfast sandwich style. Also they are on too good to go which is a great deal!

Visiting yet another Kismet Bagel shop-- last one I need to complete my Kismet gauntlet is the NJ…read morelocation. My classic BEC on everything toasted came out as expected and quickly (only a few minutes wait). There's sparse seating at this location, which is an upgrade on Rittenhouse, but not as much on the location out towards Narberth. Staff here were friendly even first thing in the morning, and were hustling away at the online and in-person orders, and even then my order was timely and accurate. Solid shop in the chain here!