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Wow! Wow!! Wow!!! Amazing hot chocolates and cannolis. Wonderful service in an awesome space covered ceiling to floor with posters, signs, shirts ... you name it.
Very eclectic dessert shop! Reminds me of a dive bar inside. The cannolis here are really good. Maybe the best I've ever had? Lot of different flavor cannoli shells. The traditional was awesome. I saw someone order one of the hot chocolates which looked divine.
I always hear about RIM Cafe and their crazy hot chocolates, and given I live only a few blocks away, it's mildly embarassing that it took me so long to visit. We finally made it in on a snowy December day to celebrate a friend's birthday. For as much press as it gets, it was not super busy, which I appreciated. The shop is very eclectic, with "random" decorations covering essentially every inch of the space. This is kinda what I envisioned after reading about RIM, and it fits. RIM offers many varieties of their famed hot chocolate, as well as a large selection of pastries, various espresso drinks, and other treats. We were just in it for the hot chocolate, and we opted for the original for our first try. It was so fun watching the server go through the whole prep for the drink, freshly shaving chocolate atop the glass and spinning it on this crazy chocolate wheel thing. The presentation is wild and quite asthetically pleasing with the whipped cream, shavings, and chocolate dripping down the sides. The hot chocolate was quite delightful, but I was expecting it to be a touch thicker? IDK, maybe I don't have luxury hot chocolate often enough to know what it should taste like. It was pretty sweet (not surprising), so I'm glad I split one with my husband. I also wanted to extract every last morsel of the drink, which proved to be slightly difficult as things cooled, but I did my best! The drinks are not cheap, but I so much appreciated the 30% discount given to healthcare workers. This doesn't happen often post-COVID, and in talking with our server, you can tell that she and her husband, the owner, really value the community and all those who help to keep it running. This was so meaningful for me to hear, and honestly increases my chances of coming back. Stopping at RIM for a hot cocoa while celebrating a friend made for a lovely evening on a cold day, and I'm glad I finally had a reason to visit. I'll definitely be revisiting in the weekend to try more hot chocolate options and some of the pastries as well!
What a wild place! Growing up in an Italian home, this place made so much sense but also didn't all at the same time. It is such an eclectic collection of items but I'm sure each had its own story. Visually, it's a lot! Crazy pieces of all kinds of things everywhere. Once you see, you'll understand. The cannolis are truly delicious and I'd love to have one daily. I went with the coconut and do not regret it. The espresso was pretty delightful and the staff was ultra friendly and makes you feel like family. Definitely a fun spot and worth a visit if you're in the area.
We love coming and bring our friends to Pat's cheesesteak then walk down to RIM Cafe for a cannoli. Best cannolis ever! Belle was a delight to talk too and I think her husband and my husband could be brothers
Definitely a quirky place. The owner has tons of decorations throughout the cafe. Don't touch anything cuz you might break stuff. The staff broke a piece while trying to put up another piece of decoration and the owner was shouting at him. We got the hot chocolate. It's like $14 for a very small glass of super sweet Hershey's chocolate syrup with milk, at least that's what it tastes like. It was a bit of a novelty item since they have this big pile of chocolate shavings and they shave off a block of chocolate for your drink. But overall overpriced and would not recommend. While we did not buy one, the cannolis in the display all looked very sugary, coated in sprinkles and such, didn't seem authentically Italian as the ones I've had at Eataly.
quirky little cafe with spunky decor and a lot of character! swung by on a cold day for some hot chocolate which was delicious and made fresh in front of you. the hot chocolate was so rich and decadent, it was a perfect sweet treat! we also got the cinnamon crunch cannoli which my boyfriend enjoyed. the cream was dense and sweet, the shell was crispy and packed with cinnamon flavor. i personally am not a cannoli fan, but if you are, their cannolis are top tier. staff was friendly and the best part is that you're able to watch the owner & chocolatier make your hot chocolate in front of you. super fun, would come back for the hot chocolate!
Coffee Shop No. 459 Rim Cafe Philadelphia, PA January 17, 2025 I wasn't planning any coffee shop stops on this visit to Philadelphia, but my oldest son said he wanted some hot chocolate. We happened to be across the street from Rim Cafe so we walked over. I am so thankful we did. We opened the door and were welcomed by a very friendly older gentleman and Italian music. He was truly a delightful person and seemed so interesting. I wish there weren't so many customers behind me because I had so many questions. Rim Cafe is perfectly eccentric, interesting and quirky. I absolutely fell in love with the cafe. Many pictures were hung on the walls and memorabilia throughout the cafe; so much to look at and appreciate. I went to the counter to order a cortado; it wasn't on the menu. I asked the barista about it. He said he could make it but I would probably enjoy the Cubano Cappuccino more. I've learned that whenever a barista suggests an espresso drink you should listen. The drink was fabulous. Condense milk makes most things taste better. My son ordered the Volcano Hot Chocolate and loved it. You can tell by the pictures because he was trying to get every last drop out of the glass. Watching the gentleman sing along with the Italian music while making the hot chocolate and the smile he gave when he handed us the hot chocolate was priceless. You could tell he enjoys his profession. The bonus to the experience was the 20% off for veterans! I thoroughly enjoyed my expereince at Rim Cafe. Enjoying life one cortado/cubano cappuccino at a time!
I ordered the volcano original hot chocolate but I was quite disappointed that it looked nothing like the advertisement or what others have gotten. It looked like a regular hot chocolate with whipped cream and I wanted all the shenanigans like the chocolate shavings and what not - that was literally the only reason I came here. We also got the chocolate ganache and chocolate pistachio truffles and both were damn good! Definitely look forward to trying more of their truffles and gelato.
Cozy cafe with character. They have a lot of cannoli and gelato options. The cream for cannoli is made fresh daily!
Visited the Italian Market 9th street/South Philly area during my recent trip. I had NOT planned to eat BOTH a Philly cheesesteak (see my other review) AND a cannoli all within about 30 minutes of one another, but alas - we had been walking quite a bit, and I'd figured I'd walk another 15,000 steps and just work it off, right? And people, the options in Rim Cafe made this place worth it!!!! SO. MANY. CANNOLI. SHELL options! I just got the regular, plain shell with regular cream, but OMG if I could bear to walk another 20,000 steps I would have gone for the chocolate filled, chocolate sprinkled shell. There are photos all around - you get the sense of the history of the Italian Market area. We fortunately went with no crowd, but I imagine it is often packed with tourists. Worth a visit when you are there.
My husband and I came here years ago with a friend who knew South Philly pretty well. We were craving some canolis and coffee so we venture to RIM cafe. Love the inside of the place! It's decorated with Godfather themed decorations. The waitress was super nice as well :) We both got the cookie and cream crusted canolis with two coffees (a mocha and canolis cappuccino). We sat at the little tables and had our coffees. Very cozy place to have a little date :) Def. Would come back again when we are in the area
Holy moly cannoli is the best way to describe this place. Right when you walk in it feels like home and then you mouth begins to water. You see their cannoli shells that all look incredible and then their gelato too! I mean gelato and cannolis are a match made in heaven so make sure you get both. The cannolis are absolutely incredible and are so fresh. Their gelato is truly incredible and in high highly recommend the pistachio flavor. If you are in south Philly and are craving cannolis and gelato then this is the place for you. Even if you are not then this is still the best place for you because you will not be disappointed.
Wow such a fun experience! I wish I snapped a pic of the menu but I was so distracted by everything else in this little shop I failed to do so! It's a small corner shop right by Pat's, Geno's and the Garage. There is actually some Geno's memorabilia inside. It's a gourmet hot cocoa shop, the cheapest hot cocoa drink is the original and it was $12 at the time. It is fun to watch how they do it! The glasses are placed on a lazy Susan which is covered in chocolate shavings. They add whipped cream to the glass then pour in the hot cocoa. This is a great start but next they start shaving a variety of chocolate on top. Milk, dark, white. I don't even know what they all were but it was definitely fun to each the drink become richer and more delicious with every scrape. As if that isn't enough, if you order a drink that comes with marshmallow, they toast it with a small flame thrower. They also sell a variety of chocolate covered pretzels, cannoli, and gelato. Definitely worth trying for the experience and decadent drinks! read more
I've been wanting to check out this spot for cannolis for a long time. Finally stopped by on the way to dinner which was a mistake LOL The cannolis were huge! They are pricey so you do pay the price. The cream is filled when you order so the shell doesn't get soggy. I tried the Pistachio $16. There were crushed pistachio on the shell. I like that they sprinkle crushed pistachio on the edge cream. Would come back for a treat but not too often cause it was a bit pricy for me read more
8 months ago
Yes, I was influenced. I came for that swirling, torch kissed hot chocolate all over TikTok. Was it worth it - yes and no. A far superior cup, and I felt like a kid again watching her spin, shave and torch the concoction. You're paying for the experience here. It's a pricy cup. Parking is a challenge and the place is small with limited seating. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is definitely unique. Not really a place to bring the kids, but a cute place for a date. Hubs and I and another couple sipped and swooned in the dimly lit, sweet smelling cafe. We won't be back anytime soon, but would recommend just for the experience of it all. read more
Very eclectic dessert shop! Reminds me of a dive bar inside. The cannolis here are really good. Maybe the best I've ever had? Lot of different flavor cannoli shells. The traditional was awesome. I saw someone order one of the hot chocolates which looked divine. read more
3 months ago
I always hear about RIM Cafe and their crazy hot chocolates, and given I live only a few blocks away, it's mildly embarassing that it took me so long to visit. We finally made it in on a snowy December day to celebrate a friend's birthday. For as much press as it gets, it was not super busy, which I appreciated. The shop is very eclectic, with "random" decorations covering essentially every inch of the space. This is kinda what I envisioned after reading about RIM, and it fits. RIM offers many varieties of their famed hot chocolate, as well as a large selection of pastries, various espresso drinks, and other treats. We were just in it for the hot chocolate, and we opted for the original for our first try. It was so fun watching the server go through the whole prep for the drink, freshly shaving chocolate atop the glass and spinning it on this crazy chocolate wheel thing. The presentation is wild and quite asthetically pleasing with the whipped cream, shavings, and chocolate dripping down the sides. The hot chocolate was quite delightful, but I was expecting it to be a touch thicker? IDK, maybe I don't have luxury hot chocolate often enough to know what it should taste like. It was pretty sweet (not surprising), so I'm glad I split one with my husband. I also wanted to extract every last morsel of the drink, which proved to be slightly difficult as things cooled, but I did my best! The drinks are not cheap, but I so much appreciated the 30% discount given to healthcare workers. This doesn't happen often post-COVID, and in talking with our server, you can tell that she and her husband, the owner, really value the community and all those who help to keep it running. This was so meaningful for me to hear, and honestly increases my chances of coming back. Stopping at RIM for a hot cocoa while celebrating a friend made for a lovely evening on a cold day, and I'm glad I finally had a reason to visit. I'll definitely be revisiting in the weekend to try more hot chocolate options and some of the pastries as well! read more
What a wild place! Growing up in an Italian home, this place made so much sense but also didn't all at the same time. It is such an eclectic collection of items but I'm sure each had its own story. Visually, it's a lot! Crazy pieces of all kinds of things everywhere. Once you see, you'll understand. The cannolis are truly delicious and I'd love to have one daily. I went with the coconut and do not regret it. The espresso was pretty delightful and the staff was ultra friendly and makes you feel like family. Definitely a fun spot and worth a visit if you're in the area. read more
Definitely a quirky place. The owner has tons of decorations throughout the cafe. Don't touch anything cuz you might break stuff. The staff broke a piece while trying to put up another piece of decoration and the owner was shouting at him. We got the hot chocolate. It's like $14 for a very small glass of super sweet Hershey's chocolate syrup with milk, at least that's what it tastes like. It was a bit of a novelty item since they have this big pile of chocolate shavings and they shave off a block of chocolate for your drink. But overall overpriced and would not recommend. While we did not buy one, the cannolis in the display all looked very sugary, coated in sprinkles and such, didn't seem authentically Italian as the ones I've had at Eataly. read more
quirky little cafe with spunky decor and a lot of character! swung by on a cold day for some hot chocolate which was delicious and made fresh in front of you. the hot chocolate was so rich and decadent, it was a perfect sweet treat! we also got the cinnamon crunch cannoli which my boyfriend enjoyed. the cream was dense and sweet, the shell was crispy and packed with cinnamon flavor. i personally am not a cannoli fan, but if you are, their cannolis are top tier. staff was friendly and the best part is that you're able to watch the owner & chocolatier make your hot chocolate in front of you. super fun, would come back for the hot chocolate! read more
2 years ago
Coffee Shop No. 459 Rim Cafe Philadelphia, PA January 17, 2025 I wasn't planning any coffee shop stops on this visit to Philadelphia, but my oldest son said he wanted some hot chocolate. We happened to be across the street from Rim Cafe so we walked over. I am so thankful we did. We opened the door and were welcomed by a very friendly older gentleman and Italian music. He was truly a delightful person and seemed so interesting. I wish there weren't so many customers behind me because I had so many questions. Rim Cafe is perfectly eccentric, interesting and quirky. I absolutely fell in love with the cafe. Many pictures were hung on the walls and memorabilia throughout the cafe; so much to look at and appreciate. I went to the counter to order a cortado; it wasn't on the menu. I asked the barista about it. He said he could make it but I would probably enjoy the Cubano Cappuccino more. I've learned that whenever a barista suggests an espresso drink you should listen. The drink was fabulous. Condense milk makes most things taste better. My son ordered the Volcano Hot Chocolate and loved it. You can tell by the pictures because he was trying to get every last drop out of the glass. Watching the gentleman sing along with the Italian music while making the hot chocolate and the smile he gave when he handed us the hot chocolate was priceless. You could tell he enjoys his profession. The bonus to the experience was the 20% off for veterans! I thoroughly enjoyed my expereince at Rim Cafe. Enjoying life one cortado/cubano cappuccino at a time! read more
I ordered the volcano original hot chocolate but I was quite disappointed that it looked nothing like the advertisement or what others have gotten. It looked like a regular hot chocolate with whipped cream and I wanted all the shenanigans like the chocolate shavings and what not - that was literally the only reason I came here. We also got the chocolate ganache and chocolate pistachio truffles and both were damn good! Definitely look forward to trying more of their truffles and gelato. read more
10 months ago
Visited the Italian Market 9th street/South Philly area during my recent trip. I had NOT planned to eat BOTH a Philly cheesesteak (see my other review) AND a cannoli all within about 30 minutes of one another, but alas - we had been walking quite a bit, and I'd figured I'd walk another 15,000 steps and just work it off, right? And people, the options in Rim Cafe made this place worth it!!!! SO. MANY. CANNOLI. SHELL options! I just got the regular, plain shell with regular cream, but OMG if I could bear to walk another 20,000 steps I would have gone for the chocolate filled, chocolate sprinkled shell. There are photos all around - you get the sense of the history of the Italian Market area. We fortunately went with no crowd, but I imagine it is often packed with tourists. Worth a visit when you are there. read more
My husband and I came here years ago with a friend who knew South Philly pretty well. We were craving some canolis and coffee so we venture to RIM cafe. Love the inside of the place! It's decorated with Godfather themed decorations. The waitress was super nice as well :) We both got the cookie and cream crusted canolis with two coffees (a mocha and canolis cappuccino). We sat at the little tables and had our coffees. Very cozy place to have a little date :) Def. Would come back again when we are in the area read more
Holy moly cannoli is the best way to describe this place. Right when you walk in it feels like home and then you mouth begins to water. You see their cannoli shells that all look incredible and then their gelato too! I mean gelato and cannolis are a match made in heaven so make sure you get both. The cannolis are absolutely incredible and are so fresh. Their gelato is truly incredible and in high highly recommend the pistachio flavor. If you are in south Philly and are craving cannolis and gelato then this is the place for you. Even if you are not then this is still the best place for you because you will not be disappointed. read more
2 years ago
The original cannoli was a religious experience. I LOVE BEING ITALIAN WOOOOO. also, Belle behind the counter was so sweet and answered all my questions. the vibe was so chill and cozy. 10/10 read more
Hear me out: Peanut Butter. I can't be the only person who can make a meal of out peanut butter and a spoon, and RIM Cafe makes their own! What a surprise! I had heard of RIM because of the chocolate specialties and Italian desserts. The Peanut Butter was the real winner of this visit. I bought a jar to take home, and it was gone in two days. We ordered a mini warm cheesecake like dessert to share on our visit here. It was a quiet Sunday with few other patrons, and we snagged a seat to nosh on our dessert. The Owner, an older gentleman with his photo plastered everywhere, cheerfully invited me to the Peanut Butter Machine where he gave me complimentary gobs of warm peanut butter to compliment our dessert - a real winner. I loved the warm feeling of RIM cafe -you can tell there is a lot of heart in this place. Did I mention the peanut butter? read more
9 months ago
10 months ago
An institution! Coffee and cannoli make this a great spot after dinner (or you do you, no judgement). I like that the hours are fairly late for a bakery (9pm as of this writing. They also have a vegan hot chocolate option, but plenty more options if you're down to try some dairy. Cannoli filled fresh! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Cappuccino was AWESOME. Probably the BEST in the city. Probably the BEST, I've had out, ever. Bravo. It was smooth, totally smooth. No aftertaste and was not bitter. My daughter had a chocolate gelato and a mini Nutella cup. The lady behind the counter was busy, but was very nice! Renee the owner was an inspiration to me today. Seeing him work and take pride in his work was what I needed in my life today. Buon lavaro & bon travail. My new cappuccino spot. read more
2 years ago
What a lovely little shop! Best hot chocolate and cannolis that I have ever had. Lady at the counter was the owners wife and she was very friendly. Definitely recommend getting a cannoli with your hot chocolate. The menu is a little pricey but the flavors will make up for it! read more
2 years ago
Omg the cutest little cafe! We had the most delicious hot chocolate and enjoyed the vibe of the place. The owner was also super sweet and has owned the place 45 years! Definitely recommend especially in this cold weather read more
I saw this cafe listed on a Yelp list of 25 places to get hot chocolate in the US a few months ago....and we just happened to stumble upon it the other day...I was SO excited!!! It is small inside with a few tables. Almost has an antique shop vibe in there, and has a homey feel with dim lighting. There is a case with all the different cannoli shells...omg, there was just so many interesting flavors. They also have cannolis stuff with gelato I believe, and there is another case near the door that have these massive size cannolis. We decided to go with the baked cannoli with the OG volcano hot chocolate and I went with the Chocolate PB volcano hot chocolate. It was so hard to choose one, as they all sounded good. I saw someone get the surprise me hot chocolate. I dont' know what was in it but the presentation was amazing. It was in a martini glass with a massive amount of sprinkles around the rim. The baked cannoli was very good. Thank goodness we split it. I love sweets but even this would be too much on my own! The hot chocolate was like drinking a hot rich liquid chocolate bar. It was so good. The staff are SO nice there. You can tell they take so much pride in the quality and presentation. So glad we just found it on our wandering around the city. I had it on my list of places to go and will definitely be back to try some of the other interesting cannoli shells. read more
Best hot chocolate!!!! It is super addictive and didn't taste too sweet (I feel like every hot chocolate I get usually is too sweet). The deep fried cannoli was so heavy (granted that should have been expected since it was deep fried). read more
What a gem! The hot chocolate is based on the hubby's recipe and made fresh daily. Their hot chocolate over whipped cream and choice of cannoli shells amply stuffed with mascarpone is to DIE for! Lots of other sweets and things to give you that longed for sugar high! read more
Came in on a weekend night for a low-key dessert spot with seating. Firstly, the decorations were absolutely adorable and fit the old school South Philly Italian theme very well. The employee behind the register was very helpful in guiding us through the menu and various options. The variety of specialty drinks, cannolis, and gelatos was overwhelming but amazing. I decided to go for a 2-scoop gelato cup and a shot of espresso. I went for one scoop of Panna Cotta Gelato and one scoop of Cannoli Gelato. The taste of the Cannoli flavor was to die for. The bits of cannoli were so crunchy and flavorful in every bite. I truly felt like I was eating cannoli filling, but lighter. The Panna Cotta flavor wasn't my favorite, but it was definitely a neat flavor to try for the first time. The espresso was extremely good quality and made a great accompaniment to the sweet gelato. After sitting with some family eating our desserts for some time, the employee actually brought us over a free Baked Cannoli that another customer had ordered and left. It was an extremely pleasant surprise being that we were eyeing that menu item before. It was truly an exquisite taste, and it was like nothing I've ever had before. I would ABSOLUTELY go back just to have that. Overall, I loved my experience at Rim Cafe. The service was friendly and efficient. The products were all delicious and very high quality. The order was a bit pricey; I paid 13.50 for 2 gelato scoops and an espresso shot. Regardless, I would still come back for some amazing product, cute vibes, and to support a high-quality small business. read more
6 years ago
If you're looking for a delicious hot chocolate spot, THIS IS IT!!! I can't believe I've never been in here before and I pass by it almost every day! This was recommended to me by a friend so I had to stop by. I've been craving for a good hot chocolate after having some in NYC last year and this is by far better than the one I had in NYC. Saves me the trip to NYC! I ordered the Spicy Volcano Hot Chocolate and the Marshmallow Brulee Hot Chocolate. The spicy hot chocolate had just the right amount of spice! The marshmallow was a little too sweet for me but the hot chocolate was good nonetheless. They both had chocolate shavings in them, which added an extra flavor of richness! It is a bit pricey but the quality is there! The most amazing hot chocolate ever. I'm definitely going to be a regular here. The staff and owner was lovely as well! Side note: This is better than Max Brenner and Magnolia Bakery Hot Chocolate. (Don't get hot chocolate from Magnolia Bakery - Tastes like instant Swiss Miss) read more
2 years ago
If you're never been to Rim Cafe on South 9th, I highly suggest it. A French Cafe situated adjacent the Italian market makes for quite the juxtaposition, but the decadent chocolate desserts and showmanship alone are worth the visit. Make sure to say "hello" to Rene the master chocolatier when you visit, he'll whip you up something fancy on his little chocolate wheel that'll surely put you in a sugar coma, but it'll be worth it I promise! Try the crème brûlée cannoli, it tastes like France and Italy had a baby! read more
3 years ago
I didn't really think I liked cannoli until I went here. Holy moly cannoli- it was to die for! We got a pistachio cannoli, espresso, gelato, and took home some coffee beans. Sat outside in the sun and I was in heaven. My eyes have been opened to the love of cannoli. read more
6 years ago
I was in Philly just for the Cheesesteaks but right down from Gino's and Pat's was this little gem. I was REALLY in the mood for a cannoli. It is one of my all time favorite desserts. So, as it turned out The Rim Cafe specializes in coffee and Italian desserts. I walked down the block and found this slice of Heaven. The store is the ultimate in niche chic. Pictures and memorabilia cover every square inch of the store. They have a coffee roaster and roast their own coffee in house. They make their own gelato. They have a wonderful collection of chocolates. But their signature item is the cannoli. They actually import them from Paloma, Italy. They are fresh, thick, flavorful and come in about a dozen different flavors. They are filled to order. The mascarpone filling is light, creamy, sweet and orgasmic. The owner was there that night and it was so nice to see how proud he was for the absolute perfect cannoli. I look forward to going back to Philly, not for the cheesesteaks, but for this wonderful cafe with a great staff and the best damn desserts this side of the Atlantic! Trust me... you do NOT want to miss this hidden gem! read more
2 years ago
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What to ask for if you want the over the top hot chocolate that they are famous for? I have ordered the volcano hot chocolate before but it was a no frills regular hot chocolate without the chocolate shavings.
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