I used to live in the Neighborhood and when this spot opened a few years ago I gave it a try. Well…read moreit's worth it. From the basic coffee to the food it's always delicious and fast. I personally love a plain iced coffee with a little cream and their ham and cheese croissant. It's a nice, comfortable, quiet place to sit and enjoy a light breakfast or just a coffee. The staff has always been great and it's always clean. I wish I could go more but, only get to stop by if I'm working in the area.

I asked if they have cold brew or iced coffee and he said yes. Terrible customer service they…read morewouldn't even make eye contact when I asked to tip they acted as if it was an inconvenience to turn the screen around. The coffee taste really weak.

This place is cozy and absolutely lovely! It was a wonderful spot for working but what I really…read morewish I had been there to do was relax w a friend. It is perfect. I had a hot chocolate. I don't do caffeine and choices were limited- they had only one herbal tea. And their food/pastry selection was basic. These were the reasons for 4, not 5 stars.

The service was great and the vibe inside is awesome! Only rating the coffee latte portion, in my…read moreopinion, their coffee isn't great. I think you can have a better experience elsewhere. Didn't try their food or alcoholic beverages.

Hands down my favorite new local coffeehouse, and bonus points for it delivering awesome Greek…read morebaked goods and a damn good pastrami sandwich! When I first heard about their aspirations of being a coffeehouse that specialized in Northern Greece cuisine, I was instantly sold. And since then, I've enjoyed the quality service and sense of community that they have brought to the Ardmore area by doing things like partnering with other local businesses, like Mavey Books, to sell their goods. The interior features great table spaces for groups of all sizes, including some comfortable couches, and window seats that overlook Lancaster Ave while you get some work done. The coffee offerings feature all the classics that you'd expect, including rarer offerings like flat whites and cortados. But for me its the speciality drinks like the strawberry cloud matcha and their lavender Levaux Latte that especially deliver a win. For breakfast offerings, it doesn't get much better than phylo dough filled with feta cheese, and you can get that as spanakopita, cheese pie, and bougatsa. But they also have plenty of sweet and vegan pastry options and a Greek bagel. For lunch, there's the best pastrami sandwich that I've had outside of a deli or BBQ joint. But there's also the phenomenal Greek Jawn toast with whipped spicy feta, cucumber, tomato, olives, roasted red peppers, arugula, oregano, olive oil drizzle!

I typically go to Char & Stave when I'm visiting the area, but it's always good to switch up your…read moreroutine, and on a day when I didn't want to work too late, I decided to give The Brew Room a try (they close at 5 PM). On a Sunday afternoon, they were quite busy with a mix of folks socializing and students studying. I claimed a table and visited the service counter (passing some inviting-looking pastries), where I asked for my go-to, a hot mocha (if it's warmer, I go for iced). Service is friendly, and it's a comfortable environment, with a window-facing string of counter seats (the kind at which you can sit or stand), a bunch of two tops along the wall that are generally all near outlets, as well as some couches and round tables; in short, there's variety, though if you need an outlet, you have slightly fewer choices. I appreciate the big front windows, as they allow in lots of natural light. Also, while there did seem to be some music, it's very background. So what keeps them from earning that fifth star? The drink itself. I've had mochas everywhere--from Char & Stave around the corner to Nemesis, Revolver and Prototype in Vancouver to Stereoscope and dozens of others in LA, my home city. (I'm also ashamed to admit I have one once a year at Starbucks, when everyone else is closed and there are no other options. If you cut the standard number of squirts of chocolate in half, it's palatable.) A good mocha should hit you with that chocolate note, followed by the coffee note. While the mocha here was fine, the milk note was relatively too strong, leaving the chocolate and coffee notes muddled. Maybe if I'd gotten the 12 oz version rather than the 16 oz version... In any case, not a bad mocha, but not a top-notch one. Also, I'd have loved to see it in a real mug instead of a disposable cup (I did specify "for here," in case that made a difference). I did see some glass floating around--maybe that was for tea? In any case, I see people raving about the Freddo Cappuccino and few other items (I'll bet the pastries are excellent), and I'd certainly give them another try and see if they can wow me with those.

One of my guilty pleasure secret shops!…read more Okay, maybe it's not a secret, Top Hat is pretty popular. But when I go, I feel like there is never a line! It is located in a medical office building, but once you find it, you won't stop going. It's a smaller place, with only about three tables in the actually shop itself. But because it's located in a larger building, you could easily go here and work while you drink your coffee. Each month they have a new specialty coffee, and when sweater weather or crème brûlée coffee is in season, I'm pretty much a daily customer. As a gluten-free-er, I will say that they do not have many GF pastry options for food, so I would not bet on that. But coffe is an absolute yes! They are not only so nice, but so friendly too! When I bought my coffee machine for home, they were so helpful in teaching me what beans are best, what grind is best, and how to quickly whip something good together. Now, I almost exclusively buy their ground espresso for my coffee machine! They have two locations, so plenty of chances to try them out!

Top Hat Coffee Shop is great, but Italia is what truly makes it special. From the moment you walk…read morein, she greets you with a genuine smile and a positive attitude that can brighten anyone's day. She's incredibly personable, remembers my order, and always makes me feel like a valued customer instead of just another face in line. It's rare to find someone who consistently provides this level of customer service. You can tell she truly enjoys what she does, and it shows in every interaction. The coffee is always great, but the exceptional service keeps me coming back. Thank you, Italia, for making every visit such a pleasant experience. You're an incredible asset to Top Hat Coffee Shop!

This is my favorite coffee shop in America. I've lived in NY, NJ, PA, and FL. This is by far the…read morebest. The coffee's are delicious- the beans are roasted with care. The home made syrups and flavors are delectable. They taste flavorful without being too sweet. The lavender agave latte was perfectly lavender and herby without being too sweet. A natural subtle sweetness. Also got the cozy campfire latte which came with a cute little ghost made of marshmallow fluff. The owner is so genuine and sweet. And the shop is complete with so many artesanal pots, pottery, and beautiful houseplants. A wide array of flavors. The food is also freshly made. The baked goods are maybe my favorite in Philly. The croissants, s'mores brownie, pumpkin cookies were so fresh and delicious. Nothing I have had here has been a miss. The atmosphere of plants, good food, coffees, and hip Spanish music makes this an amazing spot to be with vibrant positive energy. The prices are so good for the quality of service and food/drink. I wish I lived closer because I would come all the time.

Lovely green and artistic oasis reminds me of cafes in Old San Juan, PR. Weekend Latin brunch was…read moregreat - had empanadas and chilaquiles. Friendly staff. Plan on coming back

Love this place. While they don't have as large of a variety as other chains, the drinks they offer…read morethey do them very well. Excellent service. If you like salted vanilla lattes, they make it saltier than you'd expect but in a creative way. Their whole beans I would consider more expensive than typical - but they really are premium freshness and flavor. I recommend the Kensington (dark) or All Day (medium) the most!

Beautiful ambience and atmosphere. Lovely music. Quick service. Delicious coffee. Promo coffee and…read morepresentation!!!

Pleased to report Five Stars on this Reanimator Coffee (a local roaster) location on Germantown…read moreAvenue (newly opened in July 2026). It's clean, has a bright interior and outdoor seating on the avenue, free wifi, and a really nice, easygoing Germantown vibe. Barista I chatted with said he grew up in the neighborhood. I tested a cup of the regular drip coffee, quite satisfying. Pastries looked great, very tempting, but for me they await my next visit.

Excellent coffee, really nice atmosphere, polite and helpful staff. A nice place to sit and read…read morewhile drinking coffee.

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.

A really space in their Germantown location. They also have some outdoor seatings available. Nice…read morepastry selections, and interesting seasonal drink menu. I got their coriander espresso tonic. I was rather surprised it came in a small paper cup. I thought the price point a bit high compared to the size I received. At first I did not taste any coriander flavour, and the syrup all settled at the bottom. You have to mix it really well, and it also got too sweet as I reached the bottom of the cup even after mixing. I did enjoy the flavour, I just wish it came in a slightly larger cup...