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Old City Coffee

Coffee Shop, Pizzeria, and Italian Restaurant$$$$

Center City East, Philadelphia

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Old City Coffee

7.4^/10

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Has a stamp of approval from visitPA and Visit Philly
"The Spinach and cheddar cheese scone = deliciousness!"(4 Tips)
"Great strombolis and cheesesteaks!"(2 Tips)
"Best iced coffee I've ever had"(3 Tips)
"Awesome muffins!"(2 Tips)

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Guha ArunkumarJune 3, 2018
It's my favourite coffee in my time of being in the US. Get your coffee to go and walk over to the Race Street Pier for a wonderful time.
gabsters bNovember 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Such a lovely, chill little hole in the wall that has awesome coffee as well as glorious scones and the best oatmeal I've ever had in my life. Definitely worth it!
Stacy Bo BacyNovember 12, 2023
Great little spot to get a coffee to go. Plenty of two-seaters inside and two outside, but the chairs are not comfy.
Philly.comAugust 3, 2014
A European-style cafe in the heart of Old City, also offering office and retail mailorder services and specialty coffee catering. Read more
Visit PhillySeptember 23, 2011
With two high-traffic locations—one in Old City, the other in the Reading Terminal Market—Old City Coffee has produced fresh, tiny batches of high-grade Arabica coffee for more than 25 years now.
Sharon FassOctober 8, 2018
Iced matcha and chai latte are to die for!! The oat milk is such a unique twist on such classics
visitPANovember 29, 2010
Roaster with the most-er :-). Select from 15 blends of beans to grind and oh they have have ice cream and some great pastry and a lunch menu. What more ya want?
Darth VJuly 7, 2013
Great place! You should try their Iced Coffee& Iced Latte. They have ground coffee selections as well.
ErinOctober 15, 2014
Perfect spot to get a quick drink and take to the streets to explore Old City!
Ryan GatesOctober 10, 2018
Get anything to drink with any baked good. It’s all good.
Slaveiko SavovJanuary 3, 2018
The roast is way too dark. If you like super bitter (charcoal) coffee with no other detectable flavors, go for it. I’ll pass!
Alex A.March 31, 2014
Cool place. Great coffee. Staff could be a bit friendlier. Wifi was turrible.
christopher mianoJune 8, 2013
Espresso with ice cream for under 3 dollars. Can't be beat!
Randy GarbinJune 13, 2012
This is not a place to hang out and use the wifi. You get a temp account that allows only one device for one hour. Iced coffee is excellent, though.
j0anSeptember 15, 2017
Awful wifi. Good coffee. Awesome croissant.
Heavy BubbleJanuary 23, 2015
Been here 50+ times
Favorite stop for whole roasted beans. It a neighborhood place.
Neil EpsteinMay 22, 2013
When asked - 'how are the bagels' was starred at blankly. More roll than bagel, has the chew but missing the crunch.
Larisa GrollemondAugust 31, 2015
Nice place to sit outside with an iced coffee and a muffin.
Ant McCallSeptember 4, 2011
When you go in say the CCP PHOTO club recommended this place ....PLEASE lolNice service, small little cute...... yeah i said cute street lol
Reuben TreatmanFebruary 17, 2020
The Sumatra is like hot chocolate, a must have ❤️
Seth HoskoApril 10, 2011
Fork:etc's coffee and baked goods are as great if not better. Outdoor seating cannot be beat here though.
Chad BurgessMarch 17, 2012
Seems legit and not too hipster. In fact there's only 2 laptops here. Both PCs. #mindblown
🇺🇸 KeaganMarch 24, 2013
The loose tea is very reasonably priced and smells amazing.
Chris ScarcelleJanuary 10, 2016
One of the most favorable coffee shops in Philadelphia
NissaAugust 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Cookies, milkshakes & pastries sooo good!! Try the frappe too!
Ant McCallSeptember 4, 2011
THE BEST BROCCOLI RABE AND CHICKEN PIZZA EVER AWESOME !!! service sucks wait staff was slow but food was GOOD
Heavy BubbleOctober 14, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Bring your own cup and save a few cents and the planet.
Apple Hostels PhiladelphiaJuly 8, 2011
Just the best coffee in Old City! All our guests love it.
Philly Love NotesAugust 26, 2013
Mixed berry scone. Just get it.
Jimmy KastnerAugust 26, 2014
A nice place to sit and relax.
Morgan SchumanOctober 21, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Best iced coffee I've ever had
ᴡ CharlesJune 7, 2010
small intimate, nestled on side street, great cup of Joe and pastries
Mickey RowleyMay 23, 2010
The burritos are pretty good actually. They look awful in the fridge but once warmed with the sauce. Yum.
CaseyJuly 8, 2014
Great coffee and iced tea.
Daniel SchwartzMarch 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Spinach and cheddar cheese scone = deliciousness!
PSU-Lion DiMay 1, 2013
Employees too busy talking to wait on customers. Very few pastries. With all these beans, only 2 flavors brewed? No thank you. Cafe Olé down the street has my business.
M. WilliamsAugust 26, 2013
First visit.
Shellie WassJuly 11, 2011
If all I want is a slice do I need a waitress or can I go to the counter? I don't understand.
Martel JohnsonDecember 5, 2012
what happen when you let luxury run wild never stop love
Katie SNovember 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
For the coffee connoisseur
David KissJune 18, 2014
The internet never works here.
✨Peach P✨January 13, 2011
The Italian Sausage Stromboli ROCKED!
Sherry KAugust 10, 2012
Sloooow service, but cozy.
Chad BurgessMarch 17, 2012
Chocolate shake straight duckets.
Paul AlfordFebruary 14, 2010
Great strombolis and cheesesteaks!
Mariko BeadApril 27, 2013
Not impressed with the service or coffee. I tossed my iced mochaccino half way through.
Stephen WestoverMay 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't get the iced tea, tastes like coffee.
Andy VirenFebruary 10, 2010
Awesome muffins! The Scones; meh.
Bobsled! McSeptember 13, 2010
Likin' the renovations!! 
Fay PlialisAugust 8, 2010
Ummm myyy restaurant and I can't be mayor?! Boooo!!!! Eat here!!!!

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