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La Colombe was born here, and Philadelphia's specialty scene has been proving itself ever since — Elixr, ReAnimator, and Rival Bros make this one of the East Coast's most underrated coffee cities.

Top Cafés (5)

La Colombe Philadelphia

90GS

Philadelphia, United States

The Fishtown flagship where La Colombe started — the roastery is still here, the Draft Latte was invented here, and the coffee is still among the best in the country.

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ReAnimator Coffee

90GS

Philadelphia, United States

Fishtown's hometown roastery — ReAnimator sources with unusual transparency and the roastery café is the kind of neighborhood institution that makes Philadelphia's coffee scene worth paying attention to.

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Rival Bros Coffee Roasters

90GS

Philadelphia, United States

Graduate Hospital's roastery and café — Rival Bros keeps it Philly-proud with direct sourcing, a loyal neighbourhood crowd, and blends good enough to convert any latte drinker.

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Elixr Coffee Roasters

80GS

Philadelphia, United States

Center City's most precise specialty bar — Elixr roasts its own beans and the rotating single-origin pour-over menu is the reason Philadelphia's coffee nerds make the pilgrimage.

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Ultimo Coffee

80GS

Philadelphia, United States

South Philadelphia's beloved independent — Ultimo has been sourcing responsibly and serving its neighbourhood without fanfare for over a decade, and every cup shows it.

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Further Reading

For long-form city guides and journalism, we recommend:

Sprudge: Philadelphia Guide ↗