Finding the perfect coffee shop is an important part of the morning routine. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur, a casual sipper, or a visitor needing a caffeine fix, check out our guide with 11 coffee shops to start your day in the heart of the city. 

West of Broad 

Elixr Coffee Roasters   
Since 2010, Elixr has focused on the sourcing, roasting, preparation, and delivery of the most delicious coffee it can find, specializing in lighter-roasted blends. 
📍 207 S. Sydenham Street 
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters   
With two locations in Center City, Philadelphia-based La Colombe is the place for classic café offerings, draft lattes, cold brew, delicious pastries, and much more. 
📍 1414 S. Penn Square & 130 S. 19th Street 
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The Ground Rittenhouse 
The Ground Rittenhouse opened in the spring of 2024, offering a frequently-changing menu in a cozy space filled with plants and gifts made by local creators. 
📍 120 S. 18th Street 
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Konditori  
This espresso bar features Swedish baked goods like cardamom bread (coffee bread with almond filling), kanelbulle (cinnamon rolls) and chokladbollar (cocoa balls).  
📍 40 S. 17th Street 
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Alchemy Coffee 
Located in the Rittenhouse neighborhood, Alchemy Coffee’s minimal, modern space is a great place to work from home, study or enjoy a coffee break with friends.  
📍 119 S. 21st Street 
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East of Broad 

Thank You Thank You 
This small café on Jewelers’ Row focuses on sourcing and brewing delicious quality coffee. Plus, their “bean head concierge service” brings their coffee right to your door. 
📍 700 Sansom Street 
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Passero’s Coffee Roasters 
Since 1990, Passero’s has been committed to roasting the finest organic coffees sourced from small, family-owned farms around the world.  
📍834 Chestnut Street & 100 E. Penn Square, The Wanamaker Building 
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Old City Coffee 
In 1985, a one-person coffee shop became an instant hit and expanded to Reading Terminal in 1988, where they’ve earned kudos for the "best coffee beans" in the city.  
📍 Reading Terminal Market 
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Bower Café  
With a focus on good vibes and simplicity of service, Bower Café also features outdoor seating and the “Bower Booth,” a podcast station and DJ booth available to rent. 
📍 1213 Walnut Street 
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Café Square One 
Whether you pop in for breakfast or lunch, Café Square One won’t disappoint! Be sure to enjoy one of their many food options along with your coffee. 
📍1225 Walnut Street 
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Time & Peace Cafe and Gallery 
More than just a café, Time & Peace hosts events that unite people through art, music and literature along with locally roasted organic coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, and treats.  
📍36 S. 7th Street 
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