Decided to drop by on my walk and for a corporate lobby cafe, it's pretty good. A bit on the pricy side and I imagine if you're staying at the Four Seasons which it's technically a part of, it's a bit awkwardly placed next to the Comcast front desk and turnstiles and away from the hotel but I'm not staying there this time so I don't know. Staff were nice and they were very quick to bring out my order. Coffee was pretty good, nothing mind blowing but I enjoyed it, and my cherry danish was pricy but incredible. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Cherry danish and cappuccinos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food Quality and Taste: 4/5 -Tomato Coconut Soup: 3.5/5 -Grilled Romaine Caesar: 4/5 -Salmon: 4/5 -Chicken Milanese: 4/5 -Carrot Cake Pie: 5/5 The food was excellent! Quality ingredients, great presentation and quality plating. Standouts? The salmon, the chicken Milanese and the carrot cake pie. Get that carrot cake pie!! Service: 4/5 Service was great! I was seated quickly and I was checked on often. It was little rushed, maybe because I was close to closing, but not a major flag at all. My to-go was boxed by the staff and I was taken care of. Atmosphere: 5/5 It's so beautiful inside. Sorry I didn't capture in my video. It's beautiful decor and such a relaxing atmosphere. It's a place I'd like to just sit and work. Value: 4/5 Dishes can be quite expensive, but the food quality, service and atmosphere truly make it worth it. Opportunities for Learning: 4/5 There are a few dishes I had to google while I was there. This pushed my food knowledge a little. For example, "Sauce gribiche." Great opportunities to learn! read more

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Aesthetic wise this fit the corporate lobby aesthetic while still keeping an MCM like approach to the decor. Service was super friendly to boot Only real drawback was the price. Great for meeting and long form convos but if you want a quick grab and go option, I'd try something outside read more

Chocolate croissant was so delicious. My latte was ok. Would definitely go back for a pastry

The food is wonderful. Baristas wonderful; my experience with the manager Christine was unfavorable. I was there a month or so again and had a pretzel that was just salted so I thought. I told barista I had to use my EpiPen because after I ingested a bite I started to experience my symptoms that become life threatening. I looked at the pretzel and saw sesame seeds scattered with the salt and thought I failed to read the description correctly. Today I went for a coffee and let the barista know bc I don't want someone else to have same experience and she said they don't sell pretzels like that. I am fine with things around the same area - just can't be in product. I took my coffee and then the manager Christine approached me and I related the story and said she too was baffled bc they don't have sesame pretzels..., and she then asked me if it had sesame on it why did you ingest it. This is the kind of dialogue that is unacceptable. I did not want anything free it was clearly her eagerness to point the finger the other way and deflect any responsibility. She then apologized if I was insulted and offered a pastry. I will never go back. read more

Such a cute coffee shop in the Comcast Technology Center. They offer tables with charging stations as well a lounge area. There are plenty of drink options from simple tea and coffee to boylan soda and pastries. Yes, they have macarons as well--how cute (see pics) I didn't order any but I had to grab pics to show all the goodie goodnesses. Those chocolate chip cookies could have been my night and wakeup snack but I was good and left them there. A picture last longer anyway, right? That's what I have to tell myself when I am resisting. They are in a great space for traffic as patrons come and go in the center. Staff were very accommodating as well. I'd definitely go back to sample some items with them. read more

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Vernick coffee bar is inside of the comcast building. They have plenty of seating and great options to eat and drink. The coffee is good I should have gotten some of their bakery items because they looked SO GOOD. They also seem to offer fun seasonal items like Easter chocolate for the season. The baristas were also so kind and helpful and make a great coffee! Cute place and done right! read more

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Been here a couple times on weekday mornings - they have a small but mighty selection of food and really good coffee. My husband and I got the roasted eggplant sandwich with goat cheese and mozzarella and a caramel latte to share. The latte was perfection! So creamy and delicious with almond milk substituted. The sandwich was also really tasty, with savory eggplant, tangy cheese, and hearty bread. We actually wanted the miso soup but unfortunately learned that it's made with fish as one of the ingredients. I came here again with a colleague and enjoyed coffee and the sandwich for lunch. Definitely recommend a visit for their seasonal coffees and a yummy, light lunch on a weekday if you can swing it. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Eggplant Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I'd been here for coffee to go many times (yay coffee punch cards) but I didn't know about the sit down food service until this week when I went to lunch with friends. The ambiance is so nice with the big open atrium spacing but it's tucked away in the corner so it also has a cozy feel. I got the butternut squash soup and the roasted Caesar salad - both of which were really delicious!! read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Roasted Caesar salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Excellent lattes! I came here to get some coffees and what a cool space inside the xfinity Comcast building! I got some oat milk lattes and they were delicious! read more

I have overlooked many places in my time as a Philadelphian but none so egregious as my overlooking of Vernick Coffee Bar. Hello remote workers? I've found you paradise! As someone who spends her work days inside her home with only her dog for company, stepping inside the Comcast building and pretending to be a corporate hottie going up the escalator to work was...so fun. I had a meeting nearby and was planning to hit Pilates in the afternoon, so Vernick provided the perfect getaway to send some emails and get some work done in between. Enter the Comcast lobby on 18th between Arch and Cuthbert. The security staff here is SO amazing and friendly, so ask them if you need help with anything. Simply walk straight ahead to the escalator and the coffee bar will be immediately to your right on the next floor. There's a couch area, communal tables, a bar, and tables at the back as well. Plenty of spots to post up! I was immediately gobsmacked by the pastry case. Beautiful breads, croissants, scones, cookies, and more. Since I was on the hunt for something satiating, I went for the overnight oats that were in the fridge area. This might be the most delicious breakfast I've had in Philadelphia, and I wish I was kidding. I have been day dreaming of these overnight oats and the granola they use for DAYS! Loaded with apples, berries, nuts, and seriously the best granola I've ever tasted. The coffee drinks all looked and smelled amazing and I will be going here for every remote meeting I have moving forward. Thanks for a great experience! read more

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This little cafe is hidden away on the second floor of the Comcast Technology Center. It has a counter for take away and also seating with table service. It overlooks the first floor of the Comcast center. It's peaceful with a lot of greenery. We did take away and sat at the seating area. We put in our order and one of the servers brought it to our table the staff were very nice Split pea soup was delicious. The toaster bread was also good. The bread had an additional charge the chocolate chip cookie lives up to the hype. My friend had the yogurt parfait, which was also very good. The croissant had a nice crisp outside and a flaky inside. It's a nice place to stop for a morning cup of coffee or tea and pastry or for a quick lunch read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great place to take a break. It's on the mezzanine of Comcast Tower 2. Very nice atmosphere, verything is yummy, and the service is great! Highly recommend! read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Quiche Verde - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

No decaf coffee, no gluten free pastries that I could see (tho they might have been there), and very few seats. Other than that, it's a lovely location to visit. I was there at 10:00, and tho there was seating available in the cafe seating area, those seats were not open because the Cafe was preparing for lunch that started at 11. So if you are going, be ready for takeout. read more

I had a standard latte and the coffee cake slice. The latte was spectacular; hot, espresso-forward, and with beautiful latte art. The cake slice was meh (just okay, probably not super fresh). This coffee shop is inside the comcast building and is perfect for folks who work there. There was plenty of seating options (high chairs with tables, lounge chairs, and more). And the staff were super friendly -- despite it being a hectic time, they were very patient. I'd recommend picking up a cup of joe, if you're in the area. P.S. Finding Vernick was a bit of challenge for me because I entered the building from the westside on 19th & Arch -- it would have been much easier if I had entered on 18th & Arch and took the escalators up. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sophisticated remote work destination. They made an adequate coffee and the egg bites were inexpensive and tasty. I worked from my laptop here for a few hours and the Wi-Fi was strong (and better be in the Comcast *Xfinity* Center), and they had plenty of outlets for juice for my laptop. It's impossible to not hear conversations all around you (some were pretty interesting), but I was able to get in a good groove after a while. They did not allow access to the back dining area in the morning, but I imagine they open that for lunch. Overall, I would return if I ever needed a downtown work location. read more

This raspberry pound cake was delicious! Love the vibes of this coffee shop right inside the comcast building. read more

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Amazing staff, cool location. My partner and I just weren't very fond of how our matcha and latte turned out, yummy cookies tho We still had a great time and we will be back. read more

There was some confusion at the front desk of the hotel when I inquired if Vernick was open on a Saturday morning. Apparently during the year, they are closed on weekends but during the holiday months (this was the weekend after Christmas), they have limited hours opening at 10a. For me personally, I was having an issue trying to find where the heck this place was on the property. On the ground floor of the Four Seasons between the entrance and lobby elevators, there is a reflective door with the coffee shops name that you pass through, then immediately after that, another door. You're now in the Comcast Center public area. I was fortunate to have a kind family help as they have visited before, and had an idea on where to go. We walked past Jeff Leathem's floral area (not a display, but where they actually make some of the amazing designs), to take the up escalator to a huge lobby. From there, another set of dual escalators take you up another level to where Vernick's oval-shaped counter was on your right. As for the beverage, selections of food offerings and service, this was just average. I'll have to give credit and say since it was a Saturday and not during the busy workweek, they probably didn't have as much available for pastries as usual, but the cocoa I had was okay. A shade under $6, I almost wish I braved the rain to go to Wawa to get my usual for a lot less. Trading what I know for the convenience while staying at the hotel, I'm glad I gave them a try. Most likely, the staff also didn't want to work on a Saturday, so I probably just came at the wrong time. Their food from their cafe for lunch looks good; perhaps I should try them during the week next time. If you're staying on the premises, I'd still say give them a shot- read more

Huge fan of this place! I happened to be staging a block away from this and so glad I ventured up the escalators of the newer comcast tower to this coffee shop. It's busy with people grabbing their morning coffee and pastries and also officially attached to the four seasons. Pretty sure you could charge it back to your room since it was on the receipt. It's totally open to the public. Their coffee was great and yes they carry soy!!! I ordered a vanilla soy latte plus an amazing lemon scone. I wish I came back to try their jelly scones. I also ordered a chia yogurt which was great too. It got too rich for me to finish it all but def worth it. I can't wait to go back. The space is open with plenty of seating. Beautiful setup. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - In love with the pastries. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Beautifully decorated and love the open concept of the coffee bar. Their cheddar scallion scones were amazing and I appreciated that they warm it up for you if you ask. So many different kinds of baked goods/pastries to choose from that are different than a traditional cafe. Great spot to stop by for lunch as well - they have a separate menu for it and ample seating. read more

excellent: potato leek quiche, way better than the quiche verte good: chocolate croissant + cinnamon coffee cake read more

2nd floor of Comcast Universal building. It's a busy break spot for employees and passersby. I see people on laptops at high tops and seating for menu ordering. I opted for counter ordering and have gotten several lattes that are reasonably priced. Tons of yummy grab and go pastries and I believe you can also order light bites like sandwiches and salads at the counter but I never have. read more

5 years later and Vernick Coffee Bar's still going strong: though the new Miso Mushroom soup isn't quite as good as their Spicy Miso, the Wild Mushroom & Avocado Grain Bowl with vegan green goddess dressing was exactly as good as I remembered it to be! The dining space is still light and beautiful and service is still impeccable. P.S. Definitely try the carrot-cake-pie if you're a fan of (raisin-less) carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting and a graham-cracker crust! read more

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Returned here again and so happy with the experience! Not only is the building beautiful and the coffee shop open and airy, but the service is great. When I came here there was an extensive line and the barista was so incredibly efficient! I tried a matcha and it was delicious. I also tried the scone with rhubarb jam and it was fantastic! Looking forward to returning soon read more

1st time back since they reopened. SOOO happy to have Vernick back in my life! Food & service were fabulous, just as I remembered. I can't remember the kind of soup I had, it was a creamy bisque. Carrot? Squash? I don't remember. But I ordered a cup & wish it was a bowl. yum! read more

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Surrounded by city buildings and steps away from history, Vernick Coffee Bar is a tech-forward oasis inside the Comcast Technology. Take the escalator to the second floor and find the spaceship looking cafe. You're in the right place. They have a full coffee, pastry and lunch menu. I ordered a vanilla latte and it was perfect- bold, yet creamy. There's plenty of seating, but the bar seating in the back has plenty of outlets and free wifi. It also can double as a standing desk as you work. If you need water, there's a water station at the coffee bar. read more

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Good Nitro cold brew. Excellent hand pie. I stopped in to look at the art in the lobby and decided to give the coffee bar a try. I'd heard good things. It was sleek and stylish, but the vibe is more airport concession than coffee shop due to the open concept and super-high ceiling in the lobby. That said, staff were really nice as I took my time deciding. The hand pie made me jealous of their crew's baking skills. The berry-currant filling was deliciously sweet and tart. The crust was perfect to me: firm enough to hold together in my hands while I ate, yet still flaky and tender. This is a great place to stop for coffee and pastry on the go. You get to look at a Jenny Holzer installation while you wait in line. The workers in this building are very lucky. I'd go broke if I was one of them! read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Food: The lox croissant is an absolute must here. It's flakey, it's buttery, and the salmon lox filling inside makes it absolutely scrumptious. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Cappuccino and chai blonde - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Located on the second level in the Comcast center, this place is serving up delicious pastries and light fare, just as good as I would expect for a restaurant carrying the Vernick name There is an area where you can purchase coffee and pastries and either stand or sit at the coffee bar like a traditional coffee shop, or a small well decorated restaurant style section to be served by waitstaff. I stopped by for a light lunch and opted to be served. Waitstaff was pleasant, attentive and quick. I had a mocha latte and traditional latte, which come in nifty double walled glass cups. We were also served complimentary Parmesan crisps. I had the Carrot Cake Pie slice and Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, both were delicious!! I would go back just for those. Finally the butternut squash soup and roasted tomato and pesto focaccia were nothing to sneeze at! read more

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Beautiful and spacious place for a weekday lunch! It looks like a casual coffee shop but there is a full-service seated area with a lunch menu, drinks and coffee. There are vegetarian options and everything can be customized by picking your choice of protein. Overall everything is healthy and light. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Tofu green goddess bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Everything is amazing. The baked goods in particular are to die for. I also got the very pretty butterfly pea flower matcha latte and a poke bowl for lunch and they were both delicious. The only qualm that I had was that I paid over $50 for this small lunch and it was served in plastic and I had to get my own plastic silverware to eat it. Seems insane pricing-wise IMO. read more

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Great space. Open and plenty of seating -- though they could expand way more as the lobby is massive. Friendly bar and good seating. Outlets and everything. Can be noisy and popular but overall would work here again read more

I've had both a sit down lunch at Vernick Coffee Bar and done take out. The sit down lunch was the much better experience. I was able to sip on a glass of wine, eat a succulent roast beef sandwich, followed up by a decadent carrot cake pie. The carrot cake pie is a unique take on carrot cake that I went back for on National carrot cake day. It's awesome! My takeout experience wasn't quite so good. I had a Turkey and brie sandwich that looked better than it tasted. The bread was good but it just didn't work for me. I followed that up with a very dry coffee cake. That was very disappointing since I'm a big fan of coffee cake. I also tried the chocolate chip cookies and they are only average. You can get better elsewhere. I'll be back at some point for the carrot cake pie, but vernick coffee bar will not be a part of my regular lunch rotation. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Roast beef sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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High End Breakfast! Located at the base of the Comcast center and directly connected to the four seasons hotel, I usually come here at least once during my business trips to Philadelphia. It may feel odd that you are walking in with the rest of the Comcast employees to this place for breakfast, but don't feel awkward. It's worth the trek. My go to's. - Lox Croissant - all the croissants there are delicious, but this really is unique for me since i love lox on bagels and it is executed so well. - Fruit Cup - this is not a normal fruit cup. Last time i was there it had papayas, mangoes and dragonfruit. Fresh and delicious - Cold Brew - strong and great flavor. Well executed. - Corner Stone Egg Sandwich - egg seemed fresh and i always add avocado The food here is all well executed and a notch above other breakfast joints. The pricing is also reasonable. read more

Stopped by here for a quick bite. It's a little tricky to find as we came from the Four Seasons. It's on the other side of the building on the Comcast center side, up 2 escalators. The set up of Vernick Coffee Bar is absolutely gorgeous. It's a huge open floor plan with scattered tables encircling the coffee bar. The pastries are delicious and today included a delicious banana and Nutella swirl cake! They have pasta salad and other quick items to go like fruit cups. They also have sandwiches like tomato basil mozarella which looked delicious. Overall a great place and gorgeous setting to go to for a quick bite! read more

Beautiful building and amazing space. The vibe of the place is perfect for a quick respite from the outside. Definitely a place to check out. I got the cappuccino which was pretty good but I felt they didn't have a very exciting coffee bar menu. The pastries and overall esthetics seem to be more of a focus than the actual coffee. So great place to meet someone for brunch or coffee and pastry but not someplace I would come purely for the coffee. Also it's not easily visible from the outside so it's a little difficult to find unless you know exactly where it is. read more

Vernick Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Vernick Coffee Bar fits nicely in the gorgeous, modern, and spacious lobby of the Comcast Center. Three distinct seating areas fit personalities of all types, the bar seating for casual coffee sipping and chatting with staff, the high tops in the lobby-tasing area which are good for quick conversations over coffee and pastries, and the full-service dining area, perfect for those with a little extra time to kill and hunger to satiate. First, as a coffee bar, Vernick doesn't hit the spot for me, but I'm a coffee snob entrenched in third wave preparation. They serve Caffe Umbria at the moment, which generally puts out more traditional, darker roasted beans. Thankfully, they pull their espresso shots pretty well, so the espresso isn't too bitter. Their milk preparation for cappuccinos is also very traditional and dry. I prefer a more balanced milk texture and temperature, but this preparation has a market. It's just not for me. Doesn't mean I wouldn't' get their coffee again, just that the aesthetic of the bar really fits in better with modern coffee shops than old Italian-Influence cafes, so don't get confused! Food-wise, Vernick does a great job! The "eggs in purgatory" are essentially a shakshuka, and very good! Not too spicy at all, but definitely tasty! I got the green tea, ginger, white chocolate croissant, and it was quite good. If you like matcha, this is a croissant for you! For me, it would've been better standalone, but it was almost too much for me in the context of the rest offer meal. I had to try it, though. The warm 7-minute egg over English pea hummus, cherry tomato salad, and crispy pita was awesome. A really refreshing, light, yet filling dish. I would return for this, alone! We sat in the dining area, and the service was great. Staff was really friendly, the food came out quickly, and our water was topped off constantly. Overall, we loved Vernick Coffee Bar. The service and food were excellent, and the space was beautiful. The coffee, while not my style, wasn't bad, and will please many coffee drinkers. We'll definitely be back! Enjoy! read more

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Ended up here kinda by accident because my boss needed to take a piss, and we needed to kill some time on our walk from Suburban Station to Victory Brewing for a networking event. Pretty relaxed atmosphere and set up. Decent amount of high top, table, and bar style seating. Super clean bathroom, but that Pecan Granola thing. WOW. read more

From the ambience to the coffee and entrees, everything here is perfect! Easily the most delicious upscale cafe and coffee bar in the city, a great spot to unwind and relax or get work done while enjoying refined entrees, pastry, and coffee. read more

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