Top Hat Coffee Lounge

Top Hat Coffee Lounge

3131 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

★★★★★4.7(245 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Tucked into University City, Top Hat Coffee Lounge has mastered the art of the leisurely café experience with espresso drinks that actually taste like something—customers rave about lattes that are genuinely rich and full-bodied, a rarity in the neighborhood. Beyond the exceptional coffee, their waffle game is serious business, whether you're going sweet with whipped cream and strawberries or savory with a bacon egg and cheese situation, all backed by a staff that moves with genuine warmth and care. It's the kind of place where you can settle in for hours with good reason, whether you're meeting a friend or claiming a corner to work.”

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Specialty drinksLight foodSlow sitTraditional drinksPour overCraft espressoSignature drinksMeetingsFull breakfast

Google Reviews

Austin Hackman
★★★★★2 months ago

My waffle with whipped cream and strawberries was delicious, it paired well with my drip coffee. Service was friendly and prompt. They made sure to communicate that it’d be a bit of a wait for my waffle, which I appreciated. They also were accommodating and got me a place when…

Jahleah Degraffinried
★★★★★3 months ago

This place is very nice. The staff if great. The food is great. I ordered the Bacon Egg + Cheese waffle. It was really good. My only issue was the bacon. It was a bit to hard for me. Other than that it was really good.

Elizabeth Pearson
★★★★★5 months ago

Our trips to the Philly area are incomplete without a stop at Top Hat Coffee Lounge. Everything is always fresh and delicious! The staff is friendly, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. Top Hat is always a highlight of our trips to the area. We've also had the…

Midnight Seven
★★★★★7 months ago

Cute coffee shop in university city with plenty of space to study. Good coffee, waffle was delicious. However, their pastries are on a smaller portion side for the price, and I’m sure it’s not made in the house. Highly recommend people who wanna get work/study done!

KAKYUNG PARK
★★★★★8 months ago

It’s hard to find a café with really good coffee in U-City, but Top Hat is definitely my favorite. Unlike other franchise coffee shops, the latte here is rich and full of flavor. I’ve also tried the Valentine and Berry Bomb waffles, and both were absolutely delicious!

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