Malvern Buttery

  • Location: Malvern (Main Line suburb)
  • Address: 233 E. King Street
  • Highlight: Spacious interior with multiple cozy couches
  • What to do nearby: Enjoy old fashion arcade gaming at the Malvern Pinball Gallery
Delicious house coffee and chia seed pudding at Malvern Buttery in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Malvern Buttery is another great place to enjoy local coffee in the Main Line. This coffeehouse is known, not only for their delicious drinks, but also for their delicious food selection. Abundant breakfast choices include an unlimited toast/jam bar, quiche (veg and non-veg), yogurt parfaits, croissants, chia seed pudding, scones, pecan sticky buns, and more. Everything is made-from-scratch using mostly organic ingredients. They serve coffee and tea from notable Lancaster, PA roaster Passenger.

The space is large and cozy with plenty of comfy couches to kick back for a while. Malvern is the type of laid-back place where you can meet up with friends/family and take your time socializing over a leisurely cup of coffee. There is no rush to push people in and out the door. Despite the open space, it can feel crowded at times due to the immense popularity. Arrive earlier on in the morning, if possible.

Pour Richard’s Coffee

  • Location: Devon (Main Line suburb)
  • Address: 36 Berkley Rd.
  • Highlight: The only fourth wave coffee roaster in the Main Line
  • What to do nearby: Take a hike at McKaig Nature Center
Great blueberry muffin and house coffee at Pour Richard's coffee in Devon, Pennsylvania

Pour Richard’s is a great local 4th wave small batch roaster located in the tiny Main Line community of Devon. Here you can enjoy high quality artisan coffee in a cozy local setting. Pour Richard’s works with farmers, sourcing direct trade, hand picked, high quality organic beans. They make all their goodies in-house, from the almond milk, to the syrups.

The basic drip coffee is the way to go here, and even those who do not like black coffee will likely appreciate the smooth flavor. Espresso drinks, over 20 loose leaf tea varieties, and hot cocoa are also on the menu. Pastries are homemade and include options such as muffins, croissants, and even a gluten-free sweet potato muffin. Other light fare includes breakfast sandwiches, seasonal quiche, and soups. You can’t go wrong with one of the delicious muffins and a house coffee – what a great way to start the day!

Note: Free cuppings take place Sundays at 2.

Bakeshop on 20th

  • Location: Rittenhouse Square
  • Address: 269 S. 20th Street
  • Highlight: The best pastries in Center City
  • What to do nearby: Check out the famous LOVE sculpture at Love Park
Homemade poptart and muffin, La Colombe coffee at Bakeshop on 20th in Center City Philadelphia

If you love sweets, you will definitely want to plan for a stop at Philadelphia’s best pastry shop. Every day, Bakeshop whips up the most enticing lineup of bakery treats. Especially delicious and unique are the homemade pop tarts – everyone’s favorite breakfast treat, just a bit healthier. The muffins are another excellent choice. Cookies, scones, brownies, and croissants are also there to tempt your sweet tooth. Vegan and gluten-free selections are available.

The Bakeshop uses family recipes and emphasizes on creating tastier, healthy versions of your favorite childhood sweets using local ingredients. Even better, they serve the fantastic La Colombe coffee. Thus, you can enjoy the best bakery treats in town, along with the best coffee in town.

High Point Cafe

  • Location: Mt. Airy
  • Address: 602 Carpenter Lane
  • Highlight: The best cinnamon rolls in town
  • What to do nearby: Hike the Forbidden Drive trail at Wissahickon Valley Park
Tasty drip coffee and a delicious cinnamon roll at High Point Cafe in Mt. Airy Philadelphia

High Point is a popular local coffeehouse with a prime location in the trendy Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philly. They have been in business since 2005 with 2 convenient Philly locations. This place is always bustling with people, so it can feel a bit cramped on weekends. Nonetheless, they serve up some delicious pastries. The drip coffee here is great, and they also offer a full menu of specialty espresso drinks.

Pastry selections vary throughout the year, but a few good standards include cinnamon rolls, croissants, muffins, and coffeecake. Lots of great choices here for anyone needing dairy and gluten-free selections including soy, almond, and oatmilk, along with various pastry selections. They offer an amazingly decadent gluten-free brownie which is sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth!

Peddler Coffee

Third wave coffee at Peddler Coffee in Philadelphia

Peddler Coffee is the best option if you are seeking a great local coffeehouse prior to exploring Philly’s museum scene. Most of Philly’s best museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Rodin Museum, and The Academy of Natural Sciences are located just a short walk away on Museum Row. A perfect accompaniment to a day out at the museums, the ambiance at Peddler is so tranquil with the authentic brick walls and large windows that overlook the city.

This local gem serves high quality single origin coffees. Pour over, cold brew, various espresso drinks, and specialty seasonal drinks are also on the lineup. The pastry selection is a bit smaller than most other Philly coffeehouses, although still adequate enough to please most customers. The croissants and fruit tarts are both worth splurging on if you are looking for a sweet treat. If anything, breakfast here should be enough to get you through your morning of museum exploration.

Anthony’s Italian Coffee & Chocolate House

  • Location: South Philly
  • Address: 903 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
  • Highlight: Featured in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”
  • What to do nearby: Stroll The Italian Market, one of the largest & longest running open air markets in the US.
Delicious coffee and pastry at Anthony's Italian Coffee and Chocolate House in South Philly

In South Philly, you will definitely want to plan for a stop at Anthony’s Italian Coffee House. This family-owned business has been serving top notch pastries and coffee for 4 generations. Be prepared for treat overload here as you walk in and see all the goodies including Italian cookies, cannoli, breakfast pastries, gelato, tiramisu, and more! The coffee is excellent, although if you want to splurge they do offer a number of popular frozen frappes and other dessert drinks.

The ambiance at Anthony’s is so classic and old-fashioned. There are cute little tables set up outside where you can watch the tourists visiting the Italian market. Be sure to take a stroll through this iconic market yourself before leaving the area. Fresh fruits and produce, spices, seafood, baked goods, and more can found at this unique Philly institution which dates back to the late 1800’s.