Coffee started out acidic but not in a burn your throat kind of way. I actually quite enjoyed it with the oat milk. The acidity mellowed out as time went on and it blended more with the creaminess of the milk In a little cage before machine shop. Would order here first then bakery next time read more

DRINKS I had their iced mocha. I liked that it wasn't too sweet, but I did not enjoy the grainy texture of the chocolate. The flavor also felt off, tasting more like binding ingredients in chocolate candy rather than a actual chocolate. FOOD Located next to Machine Shop, most guests don't come here for pastries, but they do have a limited selection of donuts and croissants. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. It's a small storefront so the line can seem quite long, but they are efficient in filtering people through. AMBIANCE Located in the Bok Building, there's ample seating in the general seating area right by and behind the storefront. The space is shared with other guests visiting Machine Shop and the stores in Bok. I saw some people working/studying, but it can get quite busy/loud. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Most people park in neighboring streets or take the bus. BATHROOMS Bathrooms are located throughout the building. read more

Two Persons Coffee - Menu (April 2026) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is such an unassuming cafe inside the Bok Building. The service was very helpful and friendly. I ordered one of my go to drink, Espresso Tonic. Although this cafe's espresso tonic turned out not to be my favourite, but you can tell the quality of coffee beans. This espresso tonic's highlight was the coffee itself (very light with a wonderful aroma and flavour). read more

Two Persons Coffee - Espresso tonic - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick Summary: good coffee in a hidden, funky building. Food Options (Pastries, Menu): minimal Machine Manufacturer: La Marzocco Beans: Unsure Cup Type (Porcelain, Glass, Paper): Ceramic cup with no handle Milk Options Avail: Several Latte Art (None, Ok, Great): Very good Time taken: 5 mins Merch Avail (Yes or No): No Parking (Plentiful or Minimal): No Indoor Seating (Plentiful or Minimal): Plenty Outdoor Seating (Yes or No): No Cleanliness (1-5): 4 Ambiance (1-5): 4 Review: This is a 'hidden' coffee shop in a large building which isn't exactly labeled from the outside. Once inside, there are a bunch of shops including a cafe, bike shop, bakery and this small coffee niche. They were nice and took time to craft the drink. The milk was well textured and some good latte art was produced. The drink was reasonably smooth and silky but perhaps a little too milky with the radio of espresso to the cup. Overall, a good place to try if in the area. read more

Great mocha (both hot and iced). The person behind the counter was friendly and sweet. Their mugs are fantastic by the way. Get a drink (or more) and sit at next door Machine Shop with a bunch of sweet and savory pastries to enjoy the best of both worlds. read more

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Cool ambiance with an open work space vibe but limited menu. No fun lattes or anything along those lines. Very coffee forward read more

Two Persons Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pretty bare bones for a coffee shop, they have a simple, straight forward menu. It's located inside of the Bok Building so I'm sure it's more there as a quick grab-and-go as people shop around, but wish they had a little bit more to offer. I got a cold coffee, they have oat milk and half & half at the self-serve area. It was good but nothing special. read more

Such a cute coffee shop and great place to get some work done! I was in the neighborhood and could not decide where to stop for a cup of coffee and am so happy I Yelped and found Two Persons! I tried an oat cappuccino, which was ok, but the presentation of all the drink was the real star. The care that the barista showed for presentation just showed how dedicated she was to her craft! It's also just a super calm and serene place to sit and enjoy a book read more

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This is a cute little place located right next to the machine shop (a phenomenal bakery). I usually try new coffee places with bakeries so this is what I did this time around. There service here is great and you get your coffee pretty quick. My issue with this place was hoe limited the options were. If your looking for a coffee spot with different types of syrups, this isn't it. All we were offered was ssimple syrup so I couldn't get my vanilla latte. read more

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Cute coffee shop in south Philly located in a repurposed building that was once a high school. I entered on the north side of the building and it took me a while to figure out where the coffee shop actually was, but once I found it, I realized how nice of a space it was. The girl working here was friendly, and the vibes were perfect for getting work down in the surrounding workspace down the hall. Coffee was great as well! read more

We stopped by Two Persons for our morning coffees on Saturday when we were visiting Philly. I loved the space. It's located within the Bok Building (which is amazing - see their page for tons of rave reviews, including mine). Two Persons is in a small area within the Bok Building, but there's plenty of seating shared between the many businesses in the Bok. The service was friendly and fast, and I enjoyed my iced americano (it was too hot of a day for a hot coffee). My husband didn't enjoy his iced latte however - they filled the cup up about 3/4 with milk and then added just a tiny bit of coffee. The ratio was off for him - a milk drink with a bit of coffee. (I told him that 2:1 is traditional for a latte, but when I googled it, I learned that the ratio for lattes/iced lattes can be 2:1 or 3:1, depending on the barista and the coffeeshop. This seemed even more milk than a 3:1, though!) They have a few pastries that looked really good, too. Definitely a fun coffeeshop to check out. read more

Two Persons is my coffee dealer of choice when I'm in the neighborhood. Try their cortado. Regular milk, unless you can't handle the stuff. I've been coming here for half a decade, I think! I used to live in the neighborhood, but now I'm there pretty on-and-off. Still, shout out to Adam and team for warmly remembering me when I come in[1]. Good venue for reading by a window or bringing a laptop and knocking out that next Great American Novel. Or maybe having a low-key date in the corner. There's lots of seating. Credit accepted. [1] Sorry to Adam and team that it took me SO long to post this - this has been in my Yelp review queue forever, and I kept forgetting to hit "post review". ^_^; read more

When I asked for cinnamon on my chai latte I was met with a blank stair from the baristas who told me they didn't have that. I understand that this coffee shop is in a small spacs, but I promise you could find a spot on the shelf for a small container of cinnamon. I honestly wouldn't have even ordered this drink if I'd known they didn't have any. Cinnamon on a chai latte is pretty standard. On top of that the drink was barely warm. When I asked if they could cut my pastry in half to split with someone yet another blank stare as they informed me that they did not have a knife. I understand it may be logistically difficult to give every patron a knife with their pastry, but you really don't have a single knife in the back you could use to cut this in half. It's not that bizarre of a request. I usually have a good experience here, but this one was lacking all around. The staff machine shop is much friendlier. read more

The vegan cookie with the sweet jam on top was really good! $5 for two Friendly staff, free Wi-fi, lots of seating though uncomfortable read more

Tucked inside a bustling establishment of pop-up style stores, this is a quick and easy coffee stand. The menu was standard and limited. Service was quick. But really you come here for the space itself. There were tons of people sitting about doing work on laptops, as well as people passing through to explore the various shops. Worth exploring but wouldn't necessarily come here for the coffee shop itself. read more

Ended up here because the Machine Shop was closed. Interesting concept to take an abandoned school and repurpose it. I appreciate what they did with the space. There were a handful of pastries to select from but not a whole ton. I got a hot coffee for $3.m, it tastes burnt. read more

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delicious coffee - done very well. love the roasts. small shop inside a shared space building (also home to machine shop). they have wifi and tons of space to sit/work/eat/drink read more

Unique ambiance as set in an old inner city school in Philadelphia. The repurposing of such a space (i.e., the BOK) to house Two Persons Coffee and other businesses/offices is a brilliant idea. The space is clearly popular as it was serving a steady stream of customers and the seating area was full on a Sunday afternoon. The oat milk latte had a depth of flavor and richness and was beautifully presented. The cookies were lightly sweet and just the right portion size for a quick snack. Other baked goods(e.g., doughnuts, cookies, croissants) were available when I was here, but no additional food items appeared available. Two Persons Coffee has character. AmEx is accepted here. read more

Two Persons Coffee - Oat milk latte and cookies. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great espresso, cute little establishment in a collection of stores, boutiques, eateries. Service was great and fast. The milk was steamed perfectly in my flat white. Would return if in the area! read more

Two Persons has a great atmosphere and delicious lattes. Whenever I'm in or near the Bok building, I pick up an iced latte here and a pastry at the shop next door. I've also gotten some of the apricot cookies at Two Persons and they're delicious. Usually I take my treats downstairs for my toddler to play at Beehive. All in all, it makes for a great morning. My only (small) complaint is they don't have flavored drinks - just simple syrup. It's high quality, I just sometimes want to mix it up. read more

Highly recommend the cold (iced) coffee with tonic. This place has one of the best seating areas of cafes in Philly that they share with Machine Shop read more

This place is so cute, and the coffee was great. It seems like it would be a great place to study. Parking is a little tricky so I would recommend taking the subway. read more

Two Persons Coffee - Hot latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

After 24 hours exploring Philly (and drinking many cups of coffee), Two Persons Coffee brewed my favorite latte. Located inside the BOK Building (a space with creators and business owners in an old 1936 school building), it's the only coffee shop inside. The space itself is stunning with plenty of outlets, seating and strong wifi. They brew Passenger beans and do it masterfully. read more

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Straightforward coffee shop with coffee, pastries, and friendly service. I enjoy the cold brew here. Espressos are well-made too. It's in the old "shop" of the former school building, where they taught car maintenance, I believe. It's a fun, interesting space with some history. read more

Parking can be tricky and I'm not around the area but I have been here a few times. The coffee is great. Tastes like an average cup of joe that gets the job done. I love the vibe of this place, which is why I keep returning. A chill spot to catch up with friends or get some work done. read more

It was a cute little coffee shop in Bok. I was waiting for Dodgeball Team and decided to have an ice latte before I had to play. I love this atmosphere. The whole experience and vibe was perfect. Reasonably priced beverages and snacks. The staff was really friendly and really nice. I would highly recommend visiting them next time you're in Bok. read more

Wonderful spot! I love the whole concept -- it's a old trade school that has been repurposed, primarily into private studio spaces, but the coffee shop on the ground floor is open to the public. It did take us a moment to find it, but it's pretty much in the center of the building, so if you go inside and walk towards the middle you should see it The area is very spacious, with plenty of eclectic seating. I was chatting with a relative of the owner who told me that all of the furniture and decor (even the countertop of the coffee bar) was repurposed from other parts of the building. Such a great way of upcycling, and really gives the place a unique vibe! The coffee itself was good, a little on the strong side, which was perfect for me. They don't have decaf drip coffee though (only decaf espresso drinks). The espresso I had was served in a lovely mug! read more

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The clients are ignorant, and the owner refuses to tell the clients not to lock their bikes to private poles on private property across the street. There are bike poles on 9th & Mifflin for all clients/customers. However, they keep locking their bikes on poles not owned by bok. I've complained so many times, but they refuse to do anything. I even locked my huge trashcan to my pole and their customers push it over to the side to lock their bikes. Unfortunately, I deleted most of the photos from my phone because the bok office said they would send a memo around to the businesses to let them know not to park on private property. They lied. read more

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Large latte? This doesn't even qualify as a small. It tastes good though. The service was pleasant. read more

Two Persons Coffee - "Large latte" - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fabulous, friendly service very early on a Saturday morning followed by an amazingly wonderful dry cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso! The building they are located in is also worth a walk around. Hope to be back in the city for another visit soon!!! Highly recommend to all who can get there on a regular basis! read more

Two Persons Coffee - Beautiful industrial homey seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great coffee and such a cool location inside Bok. Delicious Vegan options for pastries!

Can't speak for the coffee as I only got an iced hibiscus tea, which was delicious. Writing this review because Two Persons is an excellent place to work quietly. No loud music, patrons are respectful, plenty of seating options, ADA accessible, and staff is super nice and accommodating. They even allowed me to work past their summer 2pm closing time, which I really appreciate. It's hard to find a quiet place to work sometimes, with cafes playing loud music, and I really appreciate Two Person's atmosphere which allowed me to be productive! read more

I drove from NY to get my brows microbladed and stopped here for a coffee, cheese danish, and vanilla beignet afterwords. All were delicious, but I think I'll be thinking about that danish for the rest of my life. Definitely the best danish I've ever eaten. read more

Came here on a Saturday afternoon to get a latte with a friend. This place is located on the first floor of the Bok building. There is really only one entrance, which is on a small side street named Dudley street. This place is pretty chill and cool because the Bok building used to be a technical high school that was shut down in the early 2000's. Now it's privately owned, reopened and had businesses on certain floors. The latte was reasonably priced. I like the ambiance, it's a nice place to either do work or to just catch up with friends. The coffee bar is not big, very low key, and the menu is not big. The latte was good and would come back to sip and chill. read more

Two Persons Coffee - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice and small coffee place to stop at in Bok. It's on the first floor. I got a peppermint tea there and it was some of the best tea I ever had. The people there are really nice and seem to appreciate you buying there. read more

If you want to be ignored by a barista while he slowly prepares the previous order so he can talk longer with the PYTs ahead of you, this is the coffee shop to go to. I couldn't review the actual coffee because after 5-10 min of the barista looking at me and then looking back at the women, I gave up waiting and moved on with my day. This is the worst attempt at ordering coffee I've ever had. The only thing that could have made it more dismissive is if had straight up called me slurs. I hope to someday hear that this hole has closed. read more

Great little coffee shop in the always revolving Bok building! They use their cafe space in such a creative manner. Their chai lattes are very tasty and their ham and cheese croissants are delicious, they even look like a piece of art! read more

Super friendly team, and top notch coffee! Great people if you're looking to geek out about specialty coffee as well :)

Perfect espresso and an expertly curated selection of coffees from Passenger and guest roasters. A must stop if you're into specialty coffee and modern espresso. read more

Love this place. It's located in Bok Building and is literally in this chain-linked box. It's really hipster and has plenty of seating area nearby that is decorated as a school. I got a latte which was smooth, easy to drink, and well caffeinated. Part of the allure of Two Persons Coffee is the environment, the "lost in time" vintage classroom with wooden benches and old yearbooks on the walls. It's a great place to come and hang out with some friends (and take the occasional instagram photo). It can be hard to find but you should take the south entrance (Dudley Street) to get in. read more