From amazing americanos to cold brews and coffees, these Philadelphia cafes are pouring out an elite remote working experience.
Elixr
Founded in 2010, Elixr is engaged in perfecting the sourcing, roasting, preparation, and delivery of their coffee. This sweet shop specializes in lighter-roasted exquisite coffees while supplying wholesale coffee throughout the Atlantic Northeast and beyond. Pop into one of the four Philadelphia storefronts and bask in the radiant rustic vibes while sipping on an award-winning espresso or cold brew. Multiple locations, elixrcoffee.com
Ultimo Coffee
One of the first specialty coffee shops to open in Philadelphia, Ultimo Coffee specializes in serving signature roasts in a placid, less-is-more environment. While its first location was at 15th and Mifflin, several other shops have been opened in Graduate Hospital, Rittenhouse and Germantown over the last several years. From delectable drinks (think creamy iced lattes or cappuccinos) to crafty cafe fare, this expansive menu will please even the pickiest of eaters. Multiple locations, ultimocoffee.com
Rival Bros.
Born in the city of Philadelphia from proud natives and lifelong friends, Jonathan Adams and Damien Pileggi, Rival Bros. offers a selection of custom, house roasted blends and seasonal single-origin beans that have been carefully sourced and specially roasted to provide the best drinking experience possible. Multiple locations, rivalbros.com
Greenline Cafe
Serving organic and fairly-traded coffee in a welcoming atmosphere, Greenline Cafe is taking over Philadelphia with six adorable storefronts. This small family business transformed a historic, but neglected building into a thriving coffeehouse, and it has been called “West Philly’s Living Room” since 2003. This marvelous menu is serving up a variety of trendy brunch bites, from vegan breakfast burritos to matcha lattes and more. Multiple locations, greenlinecafe.com
Dock Street South
Opening its doors in August 2019, Dock Street South is famous for its brewery, mess hall and restaurant. Introduce coffee into the mix and this expansive corner space transforms into an all-day cafe. Come early to enjoy espressos, cappuccinos and pastries, or stop by in the evenings to munch on a menu of hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas and brasserie-inspired sandwiches. 2118 Washington Ave., dockstreetbeer.com
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books
This Germantown Avenue coffee shop and bookstore is known for its high quality coffee, food products and more—think adorable apparel and children's games. Founded by Marc Lamont Hill in 2017, Uncle Bobbie's was created to provide underserved communities access to books and a space where everyone feels valued. Not to mention, this community-oriented shop holds free author talks, workshops and other events, including weekly story time for kids and back to school drives. 5445 Germantown Ave., unclebobbies.com
La Colombe
With over 30 stores across the country, La Colombe is helping the public with all of their caffeinated needs. This chic shop boasts a masterful menu, featuring a variety of coffees on tap, teas and tisanes. Grab your laptop and spend the day indulging in espressos and breakfast sandwiches at one of the five Philadelphia locations. Multiple locations,
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