currently my favorite milk tea spot in philly!…read more molly tea is such a great milk tea chain and i was very happy that one opened in philly. i've been numerous times since opening, and have even doordashed from here when i didn't have the time to make it out to the shop. i absolutely love jasmine milk tea, so my go-to order is the premium jasmine milk tea. they share a space with nan xiang express so it's super convenient to grab a bite while there. the shop is small but efficient, and the quality is always consistent. their packaging is beautiful and high quality, the to-go orders are meticulously packed to maintain their temperature and prevent leaking. unfortunately, it looks like they just announced on their instagram that they are temporarily closed for renovations, but crossing my fingers that they will reopen soon! absolutely worth a visit if you are a fan of jasmine milk tea.

White Champaca Salted Cheese is really good very crowded…read moreeven at 21:45 the order terminals are worn out and sometimes malfunction

I came here to study and I was so glad I did! This place is spacious and I LOVE the open bay…read morewindows and lights that make it great ambiance to lock in. My service was pretty fast and I got the chai which was all right. I recommend this place if you need a place to study and get a drink.

Stopped in to get an espresso and a pour over, and my friend had a lavender & honey latte that she…read morethought was excellent. The espresso was tasty and the pour over was very good. I don't remember the specifics, but it was a natural Ethiopian coffee. Service was fast and friendly; there was plenty of seating and it was quiet. I've been to a few Elixr locations and have purchased their beans several times -- I always like everything I get from them.

I happened to be in the area of the 3400 block of Sansom Street today in West Philadelphia and a…read morefamiliar sign caught my eye from 22 years ago; Avril 50. Avril 50 was a regular stop in my patrol days and I loved walking into the shop. Always the wonderful aroma of brewing coffees and chocolate dancing with other exotic smells and the smells of fine papers and magazines. It always felt to me like stepping from West Philadelphia into a magical pocket of Europe. As it looked exactly the same, I wondered if anything had changed in the past 22 years and as soon as I crossed the threshold, I found that it was the same - like stepping back 22 years, yet somehow I was that much older. The proprietor was still there, still the same and looking no different - something that confirmed my belief that this was a magical and wonderful pocket paradise tucked away on a small West Philadelphia street. A brief catch-up chat, a shopping bag of fine teas and a perfectly brewed double-espresso to takeaway later; I stepped back into the bright Fall sun of West Philadelphia. I found myself smiling as I sipped the espresso, happy that one of the best things for me in that neighborhood has remained unchanged for others to enjoy and to continue to discover. It will not be another 22 years before I make my way back - that is for certain.

Interesting little shop. My sister's boyfriend took us here when we mentioned we needed coffee and…read moreI was a little perplexed when I walked in. I'm still not entirely sure what the shop is supposed to be but it was an experience going there for sure. The coffee is self serve and there are several different selections, each with a short description up on the wall. My boyfriend and I each got a medium (I believe it was $2.25 per) and loved our coffee. Both were tasty and exceptionally strong. I'm not sure if they do anything fancier (lattés, etc) but I doubt it. Nonetheless, if I were a student at penn and needed a coffee this is where I would go.

Personally a cafe-only visitor here. Have done coffee, lunches, late evening teas, and everything…read morein between over the past few years. For a place that tries to split both restaurant, cafe, and even board game restaurant, they do all of it fairly well. Cafe downstairs serves pretty good coffee, and usually has a seat available. There are definitely moments, such as weekend afternoons, when you should be prepared to packed in while working, but otherwise, this is usually a pleasant working environment. On the whole, they've got frequent visitor rewards and stamp card benefits, so if you make a habit out of visiting, you may eventually be rewarded for it with some kind of free drink or otherwise. Wi-fi is solid, and there are plenty of outlets to go around if you get a seat along the windows. Nice thing about this place too is that they're open pretty late for U-City, although they've got competition with all the Yemeni coffee shops popping up.

It was an easy experience. You walk in, they find you a table, and you pay a cheap price to play…read moregames for however long you want. The food and drink selection is nice, it's not too loud (pretty peaceful), and the workers are pretty chill.

This place continuously is a good spot for getting quality coffee. I usually get Americano, but…read morethis time I wanted to try something different. They had their seasonal drink, Spring Fling. It is a latte with lavender, thyme, and pink peppercorn. I asked for them to make it less sweet and it was perfect still maintaining the flavour!

This is a frequent stop for me for a productive morning and a good cup of coffee…read more Interior here is great! A lot of spaces for working, with a lot of good conversations happening in the background to provide some filler white noise, if that's your cup of tea. Also not too loud in case you want to throw on some noise cancelling headphones and lock in. Service is fast! I usually order the drip and a sweet waffle, but twoday I went savory with a BEC, and it was awesome! The distinguishing thing here is waffles, and they do it in a ton of varieties extremely well, even to-go! Wi-fi is good here to boot, so I'm not sure if I have any knocks on this place... perhaps that it closes too early?

Love love love their wide wide selection of pasties! Everything taste homemade. Also I enjoyed my…read morelatte. Service was fast and the inside was very spacious.

Lots of pastry options. The cake slice was good but couldn't really taste the blueberry; it was…read moremore like a strawberry cake instead. Interior was packed with people with their laptops and difficult to get seat.

I moved to UCity right after they opened. I loved coming and grabbing coffee to study or grabbing a…read morebite to eat. I even thought they had the best food around for a coffee shop. However, I've noticed that my favorite sandwich does not have the same quality it once had. I love the roasted turkey on a baguette, and the sandwich came with thick cut turkey breast not deli meat turkey. The sandwich also came with mixed greens and a pickle. Now it is two small pieces of plain lettuce. The most upsetting part is the sandwich is still the same price which doesn't reflect the fact that the sandwich doesn't come with fries or salad anymore. I love Madis so I hope they take into consideration that they had a great sandwich, and it's not bad now but doesn't amount to what it was before.

Stopped by soon after opening this morning for a morning meetup with some friends. Ample seating…read moreearly on and given the morning cold! Ambience was nice, and not too much noise or background disturbances. There's generally a lot of seating here, with ample outlets. I've visited previous times where there hasn't been a lot of free space because this is a student hotspot for nearby Drexel and UPenn. But that's honestly no fault to the cafe itself-- they are pretty much maxing out space without beginning to feel too cluttered and sacrificing the "vibe". Ordered a drip and a English muffin breakfast sandwich. One of my friends also completed the "Google review for a cookie" deal, and we enjoyed a piping hot freshly baked cookie! Overall I'd definitely consider this a place to meet up, or lock in while studying. Just make sure to consider the time of day and time of year academically, as this is a popular student spot.

Amazing student-run coffee shop!…read more WilCaf is an amazing place to drop by, for Penn student/staff or just visitors. They have a great selection of standard coffee drinks, milk options, as well as extra flavorings to add. There's also a fun drink of the week that plays around with unique flavors and combos. Sometimes the drinks are too sweet/not sweet enough/etc. however, and I would appreciate more consistency. Overall good though. Wish there was more seating in the area because it's always crowded! Prices are decent as well. Go-to on campus for sure.

This is pretty nice coffee shop on UPenn's campus. I really enjoyed their regular and almond…read morecroissants. Their ice coffee is also very good. So is their hot matcha latte. Service is relatively good, except for the very few times a student worker has seemed to have an attitude. I would definitely recommend coming here in between classes as they also have a study space!