The best in town. Great coffee and food run by a very dedicated and sweet couple. The perfect neighborhood spot you've been searching for!

My wife and I stopped here after visiting the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. We ordered cappuccinos in a mug rather than in a paper cup. The barista simply smiled and said, "No problem at all." We got our cappuccinos (and a walnut and anise biscotti) and went outside to sit at one of their French cafe tables. As we were enjoying our coffees, we unexpectedly found ourselves in a slice of life movie that included for characters a man with a beard speaking on his phone in some type of Baltic language, a women walking her dog (she told us his name was Nathan), and an old and very odd man who strolled by telling really bad jokes. Before we left, I went back in and noticed something I didn't expect to be in their food counter; what a surprise it was to find rice pudding sprinkled with cinnamon and topped with walnuts. It was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend this nice little coffee shop to anyone looking for great coffee, yummy food, and a friendly atmosphere. read more

I'm not a coffee drinker although coffee has been huge in our family for generations. I generally don't like the bitter taste of it nor can my body handle the rush of caffeine. One a very tiring day, I stopped by to get a soy cappuccino. The best soy cappuccino I've ever tasted. No joke. It was creamy, delicious and everything I wanted out of life at that moment :D. The staff was very friendly! read more

Really solid spot. Latte was delicious and the barista got very excited when I asked about caramel flavoring. Thank you for getting taking pleasure in my flavor choices. I appreciate your passion. read more

Our favorite neighborhood coffee shop; good coffee, nice treats, and a great staff!!

Yummy, solid drinks every single time. I range from regular coffee with room to a mocha with skim milk to a lovely iced tea or an orange juice and have never been disappointed in my beverage. I have never actually eaten here, but the food in the case always looks fresh and yummy and they have labneh, which I've been dying to try. They also seem to cater to writers and work from the coffee shop type crowds with a good amount of tables, wifi and a little book section that just happens to include a copy of writer's market. They'll also keep your drink card on file in store, which entitles you to two free drinks after the purchase of ten. Nice customer loyalty. I like it. read more

Came here to do some work and was pleased with their outdoor tables in a cutie patootie little neighborhood. Deliciously sweet chai tea. They have a small selection of sandwiches and croissants and muffins and cookies-- just enough variety to make it a good study area. Great staff too! Oh and I like that you can leave your Java card here, so every time you get to the cafe you can find your card and get it punched to earn free coffee. I'm constantly emptying my wallet of these cards because they clog my wallet up, so it's nice that they can keep it here for you! read more

reasons why you should come here: 1. eggles for breakfast. make sure you get it toasted. these things are the bomb and i love starting my saturday mornings with a hot eggle. 2. macarons. why not give yourself a sweet treat? :) 3. la colombe. yes, please, and thank you. 4. free wifi 5. outdoor seating 6. pup-friendly read more

I couldn't be more pleased that I just moved in down the street from this delightful coffee shop. Great coffee, sandwiches, and service!

There was a very odd smell when I walked in, a mix of coffee and chemicals and room freshener, sooo out I went to someplace else!

Went here for coffee and a bite to eat. The coffee was just ok (had an americano). The grilled cheese was very good and the atmosphere was nice. We snagged a window seat and my daughter enjoyed sitting and watching everyone walk by. The place is very small and tight though if you have more than 2 people (we had three). read more

Great spot. Lots of sunlight and outdoor seating to relax, coffee is good and I love the Turkish twist on things. The "Eggel" is the best - unique - bagel sandwich around, though they always sell out quickly on the weekends (leading me to wonder why they don't stock more). It's a bagel with zatar (Turkish version of pesto), sliced hard boiled eggs and cheese, which they put on a panini press - completely awesome. The croissant with zatar is also awesome. read more

Still come back here regularly for the mozzarella sandwich. Still one of my favorite things to eat. Who woulda thought?

Sometimes I get a serious craving for their labneh bread. It's soooo good. And the eggel sandwich is really good too. They always try and toast everything before they serve it to you but I think most of their stuff is better cold, so be sure to specify. read more

Good coffee (la colombe), funky eclectic chairs, good atmosphere and happy people! Cheery spot, fun to hang out in.

I usually try to make it here once a week. I live in the neighborhood and although there are plenty of places to get a coffee I've found this to be my favorite. It's a relaxed atmosphere, free wifi, and the baristas usually play decent music although they've been stuck on the national lately. Basically I hang out and people watch. read more

I've had their eggle sandwich a couple of times and it's my new favorite. Hard-boiled egg, pesto, cheese on a bagel. It's soooo good. I recommend getting it toasted. The coffee shop is simple and I like that. And most importantly, good coffee. The baristas have always been friendly too. I believe they have other sandwiches, oatmeal and treats though not a particularly huge selection. read more

Great coffee and food, community feel, however it does feel really overcrowded sometimes (probably because it's so good and reasonably priced.) Overall it's a pretty great coffee shop! read more

ive been a weekend customer for a few years after moving to south philly... this is my preferred spot over closer locals... mainly because they (usually) make a great americano (strong n hot) n have tasty sweet treats and in-house made Eggels n food...along with a nice vibe. i try to support local / independent businesses when possible and deserving. The vibe is great... clean, lovely fresh flowers, music, local art up, outside seating... a mix of people..somewhat diverse... welcoming. the owner is very nice n usually on-premises... The barista's are usually on their game and accommodating... although not over-the-top welcoming... which i dont take personally... nor should you... they are sort of all-business... lol. Occasionally the place gets caught up in the weeds... and there's a slight wait for espresso drinks or grilled items... goes with the territory... a small shop... limited equipment... rushes... ive noted a couple reviews complaining about outside food not being allowed... i say... c'mon people GROW UP! Obviously you are Clueless as to the economics of a small independent food establishment... do u go to a bar n bring you own food ? or a cafe for lunch n bring your own drinks? its absurd that you make such complaints... good luck at ShotTower or where ever... its likely they have the same policy unless u go yo a mega-Corporation like DDonuts or SBucks. do us all a favor... and stay home for your meals & coffees... And i look forward to seeing a previous reviewer going to 7-11 or the Palm to eat their sandwiches there... enjoy that atmosphere... along with no chairs or tables... dumb-ass. No place is perfect... but Phila Java Co consistently serves very good food n coffee... and makes efforts in all the right ways to be a successful neighborhood shop. All i can say is well done and thank You... i appreciate your efforts. read more

Delicious coffee and snacks and friendly service. Their apple cider donuts are delicious in the fall.

I just discovered this place last week. It is within walking distance of my new house and I fell in love. It's extremely inviting and seems to have awesome customers/staff. I love that you can bring you dogs inside. I am truly impressed. read more

Friendly and dog friendly as well. They have an outside seating area, and tables inside. In my opinion this coffee shop gets my business because they have a customer loyalty system in place with a punch a card.. For every ten drinks you purchase you get two free. Its the little things that set this neighborhood spot ahead of the coffee shops in the area. They also brew and sell La Colombe coffee. read more

This is my favorite coffee shop. The baristas are friendly and very nice.i'm in love with mocha and chai tea.they have perfect chai tea that i couldn't find in other place. read more

Good espresso, balanced and served at the right temperature, food is good as well, good variety of sandwiches and some Mediterranean recipes and toasts. Definitely recommend if you want to chill on a Sunday afternoon. read more

The best coffee shop in town. Alia and Fadwa are the best. The sandwiches and pastries are on point and delicious.

For a neighborhood coffee joint with local owners, this place is great! My husband and I love it and it couldn't be more convenient for us. The staff and owners are very friendly, coffee is always good, and the bagel and egg sandwiches are out of this world. If you can get the owner to tell you what's in the secret blend of spices, you're a winner! We still haven't figured it out. Seating is great, patrons are friendly, and the yogurt parfait is a weekend morning staple. read more

Love this spot! Great coffee, great atmosphere, dog-friendly.. and such a sweet staff! My favorite coffee spot in Queen Village. I live above *another* coffee shop in QV and go out of my way to give this place my business! read more

I have lived in queen village for the past 2 years and the PJC has been my #1 spot for morning coffee and small eats. They have the best lattes - and all drinks are hand made, never diverting from their great tastes! I have friends who come down on weekends and regularly request to go here on weekend mornings. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. Their chocolate/banana vegan bread is SO good and homemade (Im also NOT vegan) - great neighborhood joint! read more

amazing food. great coffee! lots of seating. dog friendly. super friendly staff. mg favorite coffee shop

Best coffee and pastries in South Philly

I normally don't write reviews for places I go to everyday but felt a need to when I saw someone knocking the staff here. The coffee and team are top notch. Very nice, super friendly people at the shop. If ever there is a line...it's worth the wait and overall one of the best neighborhood coffee shops I know. In fact the owners are so nice that they've let me bring in my large white German shepherd... I like to grab coffee on our morning walks...I don't like leaving him outside so I've always been grateful that they've been so nice about it. read more

This is the best coffee shop in Philadelphia and I'll fight anyone who doesn't agree. Their coffee is perfect. Their iced coffee is even more perfect. Their simple syrup is thick enough that it sweetens your coffee without watering it down at all. Their lattes are not messing around- I've had one from every barista that works here and they all know what they're doing. As far as food, I've only had the mozzarella sandwich and the eggel but they both rock. The eggel in particular, which is not at all a classic bagel sandwich- it has creamy sliced hard boiled eggs and zaatar which makes my lebanese heart do flips. Now lets talk about the punch cards. One punch for every drink, 10 punches and you get TWO free drinks. Two. Any size. Any drink. The foolproof system I have developed is- Pay for 10 small iced coffees over the course of a week or two. And on Monday I start my day with a large soy latte, what a treat! And as if that's not enough, you still have another free drink waiting for you. Maybe you use one on Friday to celebrate, and the other on Monday to motivate you. Or take your partner on a date and use them both at once. Or save them for when you're completely broke from buying coffee every day but you still need your fix. Last but not least, the service. Wow! I come to Java every weekday before work and have never had an unpleasant experience. One or two of the baristas tend to be on the quieter side, but I think that is less of a reflection of their customer service skills and more of a personality trait. Most of the baristas are not only polite, but downright warm and friendly. Food & drinks come out quickly even when the place is busy (which is often.) They hand me the soy milk without even having to ask (which is free, by the way.) The woman who I assume to be the owner says hi to me every time I come in, even if she would otherwise not be interacting with me directly at all. I often see many of the people who work here out and about since I also work in the area, and they always say hi or smile & wave even outside of the customer-employee setting. The extremely dreamy barista who works here is still very kind & talkative to me despite my inability to speak to them or even look at them without being flustered (sorry.) All in all, coming to Philadelphia Java Co is often one of the high points of my day. The food & drink, the staff, and the overall environment are all absolutely wonderful, especially compared to virtually any other coffee shop in Philadelphia. The only thing I would change is to move them to West Philly so I could have a coffee experience this nice on the weekends as well. read more

My wife and I were enjoying a lovely Jewish Apple Cake and latte at this establishment when we were HORRIFIED when another patron entered with what at first glance was a rabid K9 looking to quench its bloodthirst, but much to our relief it was simply a dog, most likely a "rescue". I felt uncomfortable with any eatery that would allow such a filthy creature roam about it's floors. We shant be returning. read more

The coffee was tasteful, the environment pleasant and it's a nice spot to get some work done. My complaint is that they need a new filtration system because when I left, my clothes smelled like I'd been working as a fry cook all day. read more

The eggel and the labeh bread are amazing. Good coffe and chai lattes as well. Good atmosphere.

I love the mozzarella sandwiches here. So good. But the ventilation is poor and I always smell when I go there. I wish they could fix this.... read more

What a cute place, and it's dog friendly! :D This has become my weekend spot for coffee especially when my dad comes in town; he requests it now and we feel comfortable just sitting and talking for a while in their nice seating areas inside or outdoors. I also love the pesto/egg bagel sandwich; a little salty but it is very tasty! read more

I don't live anywhere near this place, about 45 minutes without traffic. My friends and I drive down at least twice a month, sometimes twice a week. I like the atmosphere, coffee and sitting outside when the weather permits. It is reasonablly priced and much better then the bigger chain coffee places closer to my house, not naming names (starbucks). read more

This is one of the best coffee shops in Philly. Not only is the coffee good, but the food is too... try the eggel or the labneh for breakfast. The staff is always really nice and they offer punch cards for frequent customers. They have a decent amount of seating including outdoors. The place is always clean and you can tell the owner takes pride in the shop. It's my go-to coffee shop in the neighborhood. read more

All you need to know is that the eggel is a life changer! The owner (or the woman that I am assuming is the owner) is super sweet and will remember you after just a few visits. The staff is super pleasant. I stop here 2-3 days a week before work and am never disappointed!!! :) read more