La Colombe Coffee Roasters

La Colombe’s mission is to consistently provide the finest quality coffee to establishments which display a real interest in serving premium grade products to their clientele. In this we accept the challenge to be the premier coffee roasting company in the United States, setting benchmarks for taste, service and knowledge. All efforts any member of La Colombe makes is to this end.

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  • Phone

    (215) 563-0860

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    lacolombe.com

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  • Type

    Coffee Shop

Address

130 S 19th St (btwn Sansom & Walnut St) Philadelphia , PA 19103 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating No

Comments / 122


Keywords:

coffee espresso drinks trendy pastries lively casual pure black good for dates great value scones breakfast food hot chocolate inexpensive crowded pumpkin almonds friendly staff city lines exhibits
Brian

Very trendy/hip, but good enough coffee and food to back it up. A good alternative to Starbucks. Consistently better than many of the newer coffee shops that have popped up.

Becki Frieiefnfn

The "Papua New Guinea" coffee is really well balanced. truly this makes all buds on the palate happy & I'm not a coffee snob. Know what you want though bc the menu is tiny and the line is always long

Jennifer Steinberg

By far the best espresso drinks in town . The crowd is a bit rarefied, but the quality of the drinks and surprisingly low prices more than make up for it.

Dennis B

Best coffee in Philly , hands down. No contest. But don't sleep on the unsweetened hot chocolate , either -- it's practically perfect in every way, and customizable to your taste.

Catherine Wroclawski

I love the almond croissants . The Black and Tan is also good if you’re looking for something iced. The coffee is good but the only downside is that its on the pricey side.

Justin Nachod

A great coffee shop if you want to read while you enjoy your beverage or have a good conversation. It's not unusual to see 60 people inside, none of whom is using a laptop.

Allan

Oat draft latte . Exemplary of Philadelphian innovation. Super smooth taste that combines Oatly with espresso .

Sergio Benitez

When Sergio Benitez was young and in his 20s, he enjoyed traveling around the world just surviving and getting to know different places and different cities . Read more

CITY GRIT

One of the most popular coffee shops in Philly with the same excellent sips you’ll find in NYC, but without the snarky barista attitudes.

Brian Masefield

Tooootally charming interiors. Big. Friendly . Clean . And, excellent coffee .

Maria Laurenti

I had a delicious coffee with almond milk and the moistest pumpkin scone for a great price! Love this spot!

Holly D

perfect work space, friendly baristas & tasteful decor for a la colombe

Dennis Hansen

Late is on tap. Fluffy and delicious.

Visit Philly

Inarguably the originator of Philly’s first wave of coffee , La Colombe remains the go-to spot for rich Italian-style espressos and excellent machiattos. Read more

Fayez

They have the best Coffee in Philadelphia although the atmosphere is not loud

Jason Bessey

Great espresso drinks . Best coffee in Philadelphia. Line is long during busy times, but worth the wait.

Abigail Koffler

If you're not down with dairy, ask for hemp milk or drink this delicious coffee black!

Nouri _

Friendly staff and nice coffee .. love their mugs ❤

Larisa Grollemond

Usually very crowded with the laptop crowd, but it's the Philly gold standard for cold brew and other caffeinated treats.

Syl113

Draft latte - they even offered a taste so I could see if I liked it! Was delicious.

Caroline Chung

Good coffee or tea spot near Ritten Square. Sloppy coffee art , solid pastries .

Brian Anderson

Good iced coffee (made w/ extra shot of espresso ) but even better Almond Croissant . Best. Pastry . Ever.

Jason Carroll

This is a great place with fantastic espresso…that's what really matters. I must offer fair warning: They do not have WiFi !

Asya Tsaturyan

Coffee here was really good. I loved the atmosphere in the place.

TheBackhaus

Iced coffee - used to be $2.00, still a steal at $3.00. Comes with shot of espresso in it.

Greg Maughan

Best coffee in Philly . New remodel is slick and has more seating.

Taylor VA

Try the cortado here. Very popular so can be loud . The other location is much more quiet . That said, still a big fan of this location

Diana Fu

Beautiful ornate tables at this location! Wish there was more natural light inside though.

Lawrence Chen

Pulchritudinous place, nice service and gorgeous coffee

Peter Wu

Their coffee (and cortados ) are so good I come here even despite the lack of wifi .

Nathan

Grab a glass of seltzer from the tap to go with your coffee .

Bob Bruhin

My favorite! Try the Pure Black or a Draft Latte .

Nohra Murad

The third-wave East Coast standard. Take it black. Beautiful for-here cups and logo design.

Gabriel Evans

The draft latte is an instant favorite. Ask them for a sample!

Celeste Merriweather

Delicious coffee and breakfast treats. Always crowded .

Taylor Lovelle

Just a regular half-caff coffee - $2!!! So much cheaper than Starbucks and WAY yummier:)

David Cullen

The best of the best! Probably the most flavorful and full bodied coffee I have ever tasted.

Cassie Utt

There's no wifi , this location isn't clean and the coffee had too much of a burnt flavor for me. I did enjoy the coffee mugs.

Afnan ✨

There Latte is so good

Kristin Baione

Cappucino , pure black (cold pressed coffee ), any pastry !

Danley Hu

Coffee is SO average. The iced coffee I got was extremely watered down. And almond croissant was stale and dry. Don't understand why it has a good rating on here. Go to Joe's or Bluestone Lane instead

Kino

No credit card minimum here, but no WiFi here either.They have power outlets though. It's a nice neighborhoodly coffee shop that seats at least 30.

graceygoo

Their coffee is so good I see cafes all over NYC carrying Colombe. Buy a bag for a friend to share the love

Penny Tarrant

Skim latte has such awesome crema you'd think it was regular milk . These guys know coffee

Marios Kyriakos

Amazing coffee plates!

Gabriel Hayes

Great coffee shop in Center City Philadelphia.

Thrillist

Sip on a China-cupped cappuccino or a cold-pressed iced coffee . Read more

Khalil Manns

The Draft Latte was an amazing experience.

Alexanne Laplante

Excellent coffee , friendly barista !

Taylor Lovelle

Best coffee around. Way better than Starbucks coffee .

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