With snow falling and winds whipping, what better time to step out of the cold and into the pleasant atmosphere of small, local coffee shops where the music is low and the temperature is warm? Enjoy everything from a traditional cup of joe to the latest creations in latte art from talented roasters and baristas located just around the corner from your house or office.
Top Hat Coffee Lounge
2 Bala Plz., Bala Cynwyd
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This cafe located inside Bala Plaza makes exquisite coffee for the modern soul. Serving pastries alongside delicious hand-crafted beverages with quick service and a friendly atmosphere, Top Hat ensures every visit is a memorable one.
GET Café
246 Haverford Ave., Narberth
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This Narberth-based nonprofit employs servers of all abilities in order to help facilitate the inclusion of a neurodiverse community. The coffee shop sources ingredients locally.
Pour Richard’s Coffee Co.
36 Berkley Rd., Devon
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Pour Richard’s is a small-batch, fourth-wave craft coffee roastery that strives for roasted perfection. Envisioned in 2005 by colleagues Richard and Jean, they’ve spent the following two decades honing the art and science of coffee with a goal to bring out the nuance and flavor of a finely brewed cup of coffee.
Mad Anthony Wayne Cafe
135 N Wayne Ave., Wayne
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Named after the eponymous general who has lent his name to so many Philadelphia area businesses, Mad Anthony dishes up coffee, espresso, gelato, paninis and more under a refreshing atmosphere at Wayne Station.
Malvern Buttery
233 E King St., Malvern
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This farmhouse-style cafe serves homemade pastries, soups, salads, sandwiches and more alongside specialty beverages.
Steel City Coffeehouse & Brewery
203 Bridge St,, Phoenixville
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This alternative coffee shop is an intimate cafe by day and a music lounge by night. Come for the nitro cold brews and fried egg sandwiches, then stay for the exceptional live performances. The shop also offers locally made craft beers in cans, crowlers and growlers.
Burlap and Bean Roastery
455 W Baltimore Ave., Media
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Steel City isn’t the only place to catch a freshly brewed coffee and an open mic night in the same venue. Burlap and Bean is a small-batch roastery with a knack for creating inventive drinks like this zesty maple latte.
More Coffee Shops Around the Main Line:
Green Engine Coffee Co
16 Haverford Station Rd., Haverford
Next Stop Coffee
2528 Haverford Rd., Ardmore
Ardmore Station Cafe
6 Station Ave., Ardmore
Char & Stave
21 Rittenhouse Pl., Ardmore
Gryphon Cafe
105 W Lancaster Ave., Wayne
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Piccolo Joe Coffee
400 E Township Line Rd., Havertown
Café Isla
24 S Plum St., Media
Volo Coffeehouse
4360 Main St., Manayunk
Artesano Cafe
109 Green Ln., Manayunk
Pilgrim Roasters
4120 Main St., Manayunk
maman
49 Anderson Ave., Ardmore
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HOMEROOM
358 Righters Mill Rd., Gladwyne
Media Bean Cafe
204 S Newtown Street Rd., Newtown Square
Stolen Sun Craft Brewing and Roasting Company
342 N Pottstown Pke., Exton
The Farmhouse Coffee & Espresso Bar
115 W Lancaster Ave., Downingtown
Soltane Cafe
138 Bridge St., Phoenixville
Ebru Coffee Roastery
2808 Egypt Rd., Audubon
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Keep It Real Coffee Company
W Hector St., Conshohocken
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