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A little slice of morning paradise! Good coffee, gorgeous greenery, and the dreamiest atmosphere! What more could a girl ask for? This café is such a hidden gem! From the beautiful, plant-filled interior to the cozy, refreshing ambience, every little detail makes the space feel so inviting. The coffee is delicious and tastes like it's genuinely made with love! There's just something about sipping a good cup of coffee surrounded by lush greenery that makes the morning feel extra special. Easily one of my favorite little spots to romanticize my mornings. A must-visit for coffee lovers and anyone who appreciates a pretty, peaceful atmosphere!
Always a pleasure! I've been back several times and everything I order is top notch. This is probably my favorite coffee spot in Philly at the moment!
Love having this little coffee shop in the neighborhood! I'm here pretty much daily and have loved both the matcha and coffee. The toast and croissants are amazing, along with the rest of the bakery options. I also love all the plants and the cozy atmosphere. It is a smaller space, but during the warmer months I typically grab a table outside, which is perfect. The staff is always friendly, and it's easily become one of my favorite local spots.
My truth is I don't like The Ground's espresso, but I'll keep going back because their specialty lattes are that good. For me, it tastes burnt, but I almost don't care. Now could I just stop getting espresso based drinks? Yes. Me not loving my drink is almost always my fault, but I'm okay with that. Like I said, their specialty drinks are awesome and rotate every couple weeks. The space is SO cool with a fun little plant focused gift shop up front and a few tables in the back. The staff is lovely and the prices are what you expect for center city, about 8 bucks for a latte with non diary milk.
If you're a latte person, this is the place to go! They have so many unique lattes. They're super tasty and love how aesthetic they look. The place is also super cute and green on the inside. A cute space to browse through the plants.
Headed over for an afternoon pick me up and there was a short line. There is an okay amount of seating near the front counter area and in the back behind an array of plants. It had pretty green walls and so many cute plants as well as accessories for sale on the sides. Matcha Latte with Rose Pistachio Syrup - They had a variety of syrups you can choose from to add to the matcha latte base. We opted for the rose pistachio flavor which had a nice pistachio flavor that came through and a strong matcha base. Overall from the aesthetic interior to the tasty drink, we really enjoyed the matcha and the variety of flavor options to choose from.
I ordered the TBAT (turkey bacon, arugula and tomato with mayo and strawberry gochujang drizzle) and the hot hojicha latte with almond milk and a pump of gingerbread syrup. To be honest, I wasn't a fan of the drink. Even though, I smelled a little cinnamon sprinkled on top, I didn't taste any of the spices or gingerbread flavor in my drink so I felt the pump of gingerbread syrup didn't make much of a difference and it also was an extra charge. Not only that, but I didn't taste much of the hojicha tea flavor. Even though the menu mentioned they used premium hojicha in their lattes, my drink tasted a bit watered down (which might also be due to almond milk). However, I really enjoyed my TBAT sandwich. The croissant was super flaky and fresh and the strawberry gochujang drizzle added a nice sweetness to my salty sandwich. I also enjoyed the arugula and tomato since it added freshness and balanced out the saltiness of my turkey bacon. I would come back again for the TBAT or to try another sandwich (like one of their all day breakfast sandwiches). :) Overall, the space is pretty cute and there are plants and pots that you can buy in the front. The seating is quite limited (first come, first serve seating) and since this place is popular, the friendly cashier mentioned that I should put my bag down first to save my seat, before ordering (when I asked if I could sit and dine in).
Stopped here after a long walk on a beautiful day and got the banana bread iced latte! My sister got the chocolate mocha - both were incredible! The banana flavor was not too much but not too little so it was perfect. Also love the decor and aesthetic inside!
This shop is so cute! Has a very relaxing vibe to it. Plants plus coffee and cute knickknacks. I had the chagacinno and it did not disappoint. It was part mushroom coffee part espresso.
Matcha was amazing, tiramisu latte was not that good. Banana bread matcha was life changing need to come back for that again. My friends were obsessed
A friend recommend we check this place out for an afternoon pick me up, and I am so glad we did! It's so cute inside and has seating indoors and outdoors. There's also a lot of charming things for sale including candlesticks and plants galore. The cashier was very friendly and patient with us. We ordered the mango matcha drink (very cool, I had never had this combo before) and it didn't disappoint! It was very tasty and the mango didn't taste artificial nor did it taste overly sweet. The drinks were ready in less than five minutes. There was a line when we arrived but it moved quickly. I love that they sell one of my favorite tea brands (Harney and Sons) and they had a huge number of fall themed drinks as well as food. I would come back to try one of those.
Overall, we had a good experience here! The drinks were good and we did get some food to go. The overall atmosphere was very earthy and french-inspired. The service was decent, but I'm giving the rating 4 stars because of overall wait time for our food. However, we did enjoy our coffees! We appreciated that there were gluten free options if needed.
I love that even when they're busy, you still get a great drink. I really only get their matcha latte with a shot of espresso and it's perfect. I got their strawberry matcha once and it wasn't for me but if you prefer less matcha taste and more strawberry milk forward, it would be perf. The boba was pretty good too
My husband and I consider ourselves big coffee people - preferring local spots over chains. So when in Philadelphia for 36 hours, we decided to try this place. And I have to say - this is quite possibly the best iced coffee I've ever had. I had the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cold brew, which absolutely was reminiscent of the cereal. My husband though had the cold brew with banana bread and it's literally the best thing I've had in a long time. Would recommend this spot to anyone and everyone - but be ready for a line literally out the door. read more
3 days ago
Ube cobbler latte was delicious! Lovely plants inside and very helpful and patient staff. Stop by if you're in the area! read more
2 hours ago
A little slice of morning paradise! Good coffee, gorgeous greenery, and the dreamiest atmosphere! What more could a girl ask for? This café is such a hidden gem! From the beautiful, plant-filled interior to the cozy, refreshing ambience, every little detail makes the space feel so inviting. The coffee is delicious and tastes like it's genuinely made with love! There's just something about sipping a good cup of coffee surrounded by lush greenery that makes the morning feel extra special. Easily one of my favorite little spots to romanticize my mornings. A must-visit for coffee lovers and anyone who appreciates a pretty, peaceful atmosphere! read more
Love having this little coffee shop in the neighborhood! I'm here pretty much daily and have loved both the matcha and coffee. The toast and croissants are amazing, along with the rest of the bakery options. I also love all the plants and the cozy atmosphere. It is a smaller space, but during the warmer months I typically grab a table outside, which is perfect. The staff is always friendly, and it's easily become one of my favorite local spots. read more
My truth is I don't like The Ground's espresso, but I'll keep going back because their specialty lattes are that good. For me, it tastes burnt, but I almost don't care. Now could I just stop getting espresso based drinks? Yes. Me not loving my drink is almost always my fault, but I'm okay with that. Like I said, their specialty drinks are awesome and rotate every couple weeks. The space is SO cool with a fun little plant focused gift shop up front and a few tables in the back. The staff is lovely and the prices are what you expect for center city, about 8 bucks for a latte with non diary milk. read more
If you're a latte person, this is the place to go! They have so many unique lattes. They're super tasty and love how aesthetic they look. The place is also super cute and green on the inside. A cute space to browse through the plants. read more
8 months ago
Headed over for an afternoon pick me up and there was a short line. There is an okay amount of seating near the front counter area and in the back behind an array of plants. It had pretty green walls and so many cute plants as well as accessories for sale on the sides. Matcha Latte with Rose Pistachio Syrup - They had a variety of syrups you can choose from to add to the matcha latte base. We opted for the rose pistachio flavor which had a nice pistachio flavor that came through and a strong matcha base. Overall from the aesthetic interior to the tasty drink, we really enjoyed the matcha and the variety of flavor options to choose from. read more
I ordered the TBAT (turkey bacon, arugula and tomato with mayo and strawberry gochujang drizzle) and the hot hojicha latte with almond milk and a pump of gingerbread syrup. To be honest, I wasn't a fan of the drink. Even though, I smelled a little cinnamon sprinkled on top, I didn't taste any of the spices or gingerbread flavor in my drink so I felt the pump of gingerbread syrup didn't make much of a difference and it also was an extra charge. Not only that, but I didn't taste much of the hojicha tea flavor. Even though the menu mentioned they used premium hojicha in their lattes, my drink tasted a bit watered down (which might also be due to almond milk). However, I really enjoyed my TBAT sandwich. The croissant was super flaky and fresh and the strawberry gochujang drizzle added a nice sweetness to my salty sandwich. I also enjoyed the arugula and tomato since it added freshness and balanced out the saltiness of my turkey bacon. I would come back again for the TBAT or to try another sandwich (like one of their all day breakfast sandwiches). :) Overall, the space is pretty cute and there are plants and pots that you can buy in the front. The seating is quite limited (first come, first serve seating) and since this place is popular, the friendly cashier mentioned that I should put my bag down first to save my seat, before ordering (when I asked if I could sit and dine in). read more
Stopped here after a long walk on a beautiful day and got the banana bread iced latte! My sister got the chocolate mocha - both were incredible! The banana flavor was not too much but not too little so it was perfect. Also love the decor and aesthetic inside! read more
1 year ago
A friend recommend we check this place out for an afternoon pick me up, and I am so glad we did! It's so cute inside and has seating indoors and outdoors. There's also a lot of charming things for sale including candlesticks and plants galore. The cashier was very friendly and patient with us. We ordered the mango matcha drink (very cool, I had never had this combo before) and it didn't disappoint! It was very tasty and the mango didn't taste artificial nor did it taste overly sweet. The drinks were ready in less than five minutes. There was a line when we arrived but it moved quickly. I love that they sell one of my favorite tea brands (Harney and Sons) and they had a huge number of fall themed drinks as well as food. I would come back to try one of those. read more
6 months ago
Overall, we had a good experience here! The drinks were good and we did get some food to go. The overall atmosphere was very earthy and french-inspired. The service was decent, but I'm giving the rating 4 stars because of overall wait time for our food. However, we did enjoy our coffees! We appreciated that there were gluten free options if needed. read more
2 months ago
I love that even when they're busy, you still get a great drink. I really only get their matcha latte with a shot of espresso and it's perfect. I got their strawberry matcha once and it wasn't for me but if you prefer less matcha taste and more strawberry milk forward, it would be perf. The boba was pretty good too read more
DRINKS I visited on a Saturday morning around 8:30am, and there was no line. I tried their ice cream coffee, one of their specialty lattes containing red guava puree supposedly reminiscent of ice cream. I'll have to disagree on it tasting like ice cream, but the drink is unique and very flavorful. It's a solid guava latte, but not as advertised. FOOD A myriad of pastry items and sandwiches are available for purchase. The kitchen is open daily from 8am-4pm, but the store is open until 7pm. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. AMBIANCE The interior is styled in maximalist, plant-themed decor, and the various knick-knacks (from candles, to puzzles, to souvenirs) are available to purchase. Inside, there is counter and table seating in the front and back of the store, and outside, there are 3-4 tables for two. There is a no laptop policy on weekends, so just be wary of that if you're looking to do some work! PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. read more
We ordered a couple breakfast sandwiches and coffee to go from The Ground during a recent trip to Philly. This is definitely your trendy coffee shop and if you're looking for more traditional breakfast sandwiches, you probably won't find that here. Everything is pretty creative. At the time, they didn't seem to offer any classic bacon, egg and cheese options although now it looks like they offer something called "the basic bill" which features turkey bacon, egg and cheese. They don't offer regular pork bacon here. I opted for the "Oh mommy", an umami egg sandwich to which I added turkey bacon and gluten free bread. It was just okay. Definitely a very fishy, umami taste. The coffee was pretty good though. Would I return? Probably not but it's not a bad option if you need a quick bite. read more
1 year ago
The inside is so cute! I love their drink options too, lots of unique signature drinks to choose from. I tried the ice cream latte which said they combine red guava with espresso which cuts out the bitterness and tastes like ice cream. It just tasted kinda fruity which isn't bad but not what I was expecting. The chocolate strawberry latte was way better. Nice and sweet and perfectly encapsulated the chocolate strawberry flavor. Also the cups they use are cute and something different. I'd definitely come back to try more or honestly get another chocolate strawberry latte! read more
This place is sooo cute! Lots of garden themed things with lots of plants inside. My friend and I ordered two signature drinks. I got a mango latte (forgot what it was really called lol) but it was beautiful and refreshing! Its awesome that I could have a strong taste of fresh mango and coffee at the same time. My friend found a table to sip and chat and we enjoyed ourselves :) Would love to bring other people here if we are in the area in the future! read more
Mom-daughter date in Rittenhouse Philly. We love discovering coffee shops. Super cute here with delicious latte and matcha! Limited seating but cozy. The servers were friendly. Location is convenient- so close to great restaurants and fun stores. read more
The menu at this place is HUGE! They have so many unique drink combinations, so make sure you take your time looking through. As always, I ordered my Cherry Pie Latte half sweet, and it was perfect. There isn't a ton of indoor seating, but the proximity to Rittenhouse Square means you can enjoy your items with the views of the park. Pastries are from Au Fornil, which are always a hit, but I do want to come back to try some of their food menu! Don't forget to pick up a plant or three on your way out. They have some gift items too that are adorable! read more
A few highs and lows with this one. Starting with the good, their atmosphere is great and the coffee itself was as well. The place is flowing in plants and almost has a dollhouse athstetic. We went with the chinimon toast coffee and it was pretty good. It was sweet but not too sweet and the chinimon went well with the coffee they chose. While none of these are deel breakers, there were some things to note. The line was out the door, they only use plastic even is you stay, and its a bit on the pricy side. All that being said I still see why people go here. read more
Love their drink selection! They have all the go tos with coffee, tea, chai and matcha + specialities that you can mix into whatever you're craving. I had a strawberry matcha and it was delicious! Great strawberry flavor that lasted the entire drink. My partner got "the nicest latte" which had vanilla and cinnamon in it, it tasted like Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal milk on the best way. Seating is first come first serve and they also have a shop with plants, plant accessories and cards / little gifts. read more
11 months ago
The vibe of this coffee shop is what made me want to stop in and try it. I loved all the plants and small things they sell inside besides the coffee itself. As far as my matcha latte I got, I'm very picky on what qualifies as a great matcha. I am still on the search in Philly of what is the best place. The taste/quality of their matcha was good, but too milky of a latte for me personally. It was still good and I would definitely come again, especially to try other drinks and pastries! read more
1 year ago
This place is so cute. And a nice place to grab coffee with a friend or do a little work on your laptop. The match is delicious and so is the almond croissant. The staff is really friendly. read more
2 months ago
Service was great and quick. It has a few cute tables to sit and eat at, along with a small bar attached to the counter. The employees were friendly, helpful, and great at their jobs. Everything was delicious! read more
This is a cute spot to grab a coffee and some breakfast. My latte was delicious -on the sweeter side but that's what I was looking for. I got the croissant/waffle with the dulce de leche sauce on top. That was great too; it was the perfect combo of crunchy and fluffy. The only thing I have to say is that the size was pretty small for the price. Otherwise, definitely a great place to try! They have plants and other plant related items for sale there as well. read more
Very cute coffee shop/cafe in Rittenhouse Square. I had a rose pistachio latte, which was delicious. The shop also has a nice selection of plants and gifts that you can buy. They have a seating area in the back, but they were not serving prepared food when I was there. It seems like they may not be able to serve food for a period of time due to a kitchen issue. read more
1 year ago
7 months ago
Food and drink were both great. Beautiful ambiance was also top notch. They had lot of good breakfast option as well and bakery too read more
They have such an expansive list of unique drinks to order from! I decided to get their banana bread latte, and it was worth it! I also ENJOYED their pastry, it was exactly what I was hoping for. It exceeded my expectations! read more
History of Present Indulgence: We were in Philly with some friends for a work-related trip and needed a place for breakfast and coffee near our hotel. We tried The Ground Rittenhouse one morning and ended up going back every day because it was just that good. Physical Exam: Food - The sandwiches are the real stars here--you can't go wrong with any of them. The Oh Mommy, Oh Daddy, Basic Bill, and the breakfast burrito are all five stars in my book. On the coffee side, they have great coffee as a baseline. I usually stick to black coffee, but their specialty lattes like the pumpkin spice, apple pie, and pecan pie are worth a try. My one gripe is that the apple pie latte had a gritty texture, likely due to undissolved cinnamon powder. Service - Friendly and efficient :) Ambiance - A cozy and intimate space that doubles as a plant shop, giving it a natural, green immersion. Seating is limited, but we always managed to find a spot. It's comfortable and inviting, the kind of place you want to linger. Assessment/Plan: The Ground Rittenhouse is easily one of my favorite coffee shops ever. With excellent sandwiches, creative specialty drinks, and a warm, plant-filled ambiance, it's a must-visit if you're in Philly. Highly recommend stopping by multiple times like we did! read more
2 years ago
Such a cute place in Rittenhouse! The vibe is so relaxing. The staff were helpful in answering questions about the pastries. The pastries were soooo good! The peach tart had flaky crust with sweet peaches! I don't drink coffee so I always love finding a place with a variety of teas and tea lattes. They were made very well. The drink prices are comparable to the chain shops so I'll be supporting local! I love that this is an easy walk from my work! read more
1 year ago
Wow. This place is beautiful. Along with a myriad of drinks is a huge selection of great items... tarot cards, plants, greeting cards and so much more! I read for over an hour here and delighted in a a matcha drink. This place is gorgeous and inviting. They seemingly had a fire and their kitchen is closed for a time but come in and get what they have. These are the best vibes. This place is lovely. read more
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120 S 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Penn Center, Rittenhouse Square
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