Philadelphia, PA
- With the closures of local businesses due to the COVID-19 crisis, more people are ditching corporate companies to support the smaller mom-and-pop shops. This is no different for coffee shops, which seem to be getting more attention as the local buying movement grows.
Philadelphia Suburb Coffee Shops
Areas surrounding the Philly suburbs like Chestnut Hill, Ambler, and Conshohocken have fan-favorite coffee shops that have been a staple in their communities, now more than ever. Listed below are some coffee shops serving up the best coffee and espresso in the Greater Philadelphia area.
7 of The Regions Best Coffee Shops
Ebru Coffee Roastery
2808 Egypt Rd, Audubon, PA 19403
In the center of Audubon, PA, Ebru is bringing coffee to a town that never had an established local coffee shop. Roasting their beans and baking pastries in-house makes for a great local spot where everything is made with love. The menu offers just about any espresso drink you can imagine, with flavors like cardamom mocha and a homemade 9-spice chai - Ebru has something for everyone.
Chestnut Hill Coffee Company
8620 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Inspired by Seattle Coffeehouses, CHCC has been serving the Chestnut Hill community for 15 years. Located on Germantown Ave., their culinary artist roasters roast the coffee in-house. Also, check out the fresh pastries sold daily and drinks handcrafted by bubbly baristas. Their cozy downstairs seating is excellent for listening to indie music and stimulating conversations. The upstairs is a quiet space that can be used to get your work done.
Backyard Beans Coffee Company
408 W Main St, Lansdale, PA 19446 & 22 E Butler Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
If you're in the Lansdale area, you might have passed by this coffee shop on the main street. The name Backyard Beans describes their background perfectly, as the company was started by two coffee lovers roasting beans in their backyard. You can find their local beans at farmers' markets, their website, or the coffee shops in Lansdale and Ambler. You may even consider ordering a half-gallon jug of their signature lattes drinks.
'Feine Coffee
812 Fayette St Conshohocken PA 19428
As a staple, Conshohocken coffee shop 'Feine (short for caffeine) transformed the first floor of an old house into a cozy cafe that the town knows and loves today. Roasting their unique beans and baking their goodies in-house, 'Feine has you covered for your espresso, coffee, tea, and pastry needs. Not in Conshohocken? Check out their two other locations in Ambler and Skippack.
Germantown Espresso Bar
26 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Located inside the Germantown Maplewood Mall, the Germantown Espresso Bar is a cozy spot to hang out, drink, and have delicious coffee, all while feeling safe and welcome. The shop is all about supporting locals, starting with their beans from Concave Coffee Roasters in Philly. The sandwiches and pastries, such as The Kind Neighbor and The P.P.E, are made in-house and creatively named.
Before COVID-19, GEB hosted an open mic night on the second floor, bringing the community together once a month to play music, share art and read poetry.
Wake Coffee Roasters
133 S Main St, Ambler, PA 19002
As one of the newest coffee shops in Ambler, Wake brings a combination of coffee, beer, and smoke-house foods all in one spot. Located in a newly renovated garage, it turned into a café with handcrafted espressos and locally made pastries. Where the beans are roasted in the back of the house and packaged for sale weekly. Bacon and sausage are also smoked in-house for the beer garden, open from 5 pm-10 pm on Thursdays and Fridays. The backyard area features picnic tables and a shack where Shipbottom Brewery features beer on tap while watching the Eagles game and cans to-go.
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books
5445 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Located in the heart of Germantown, Uncle Bobbie's is advertised as a space for "cool people, dope books, and great coffee." They stay true to their name as they have only been open for three years but have maintained an incredible fan base. Uncle Bobbie's has a nationwide following with over 56 thousand followers on their Instagram page. Uncle Bobbie's offers a delicious selection of espresso and coffee beverages and a specially curated library of books, apparel, and children's games.
Open Tuesday through Sunday; Uncle Bobbie's is a great local spot with lots of community events such as beverage/book releases and book signings.
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Elena Tzivekis
Guest Writer
My name is Elena Tzivekis and I love to write about places, and talking about some of the coffee shops in the Philly area!
