Rival Bros Coffee
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Rival Bros Coffee

2400 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA

★★★★★4.6(459 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Rival Bros is a beloved neighborhood cornerstone where bold, meticulously crafted espresso and pour overs are paired with genuinely excellent pastries and fresh bread in a cozy-yet-energetic atmosphere. It's the kind of place where regulars return for years and families feel equally welcome, though arriving early helps you beat the weekend rush and actually enjoy the baristas' care in every cup. Come for the coffee sourced with real intention, stay for the warmth—this is the neighborhood gem where locals actually want to linger.

What to expect

Traditional drinksSlow sitFamily friendlyEspresso focusedEarly hoursPour overMeetingsPastries

Google Reviews

Kirsten Craddock
★★★★★4 months ago

Such a lovely neighborhood gem! I have come here with my family for several years. The coffee is great, the baristas are friendly, and the atmosphere is always cozy. They have excellent muffins and fun seasonal coffee drinks. Would highly recommend if you’re in the neighborhood! Of note, inside seating is limited and there is just street parking. It can get very busy on weekend mornings.

Tweety Bird
★★★★6 months ago

the cafe is cute and cozy! on sundays, during rush times (11:45ish to mid noon), it could get a little crowded and noisy. noise cancelling headphones are best to concentrate if need be for study/work. there is enough seating, if you get there early enough. they do their best to restock the treats as often as they can and keep things tidy! had a delicious pumpkin spice latte and almond croissant!! the barista and cashier were super sweet and the service was quick. i did notice you are able to have dine in plates for pastries, but i wasn’t asked, so next time i’d like to opt for that. unfortunately, the wifi was a bit iffy for me, but i might need to do another visit and see how to get better connection. would go there again to try the matcha or grab another latte!!

Jeehyun Lee
★★★★★8 months ago

First time visiting this location. I am glad we went very early in the morning. By the time I left, lines were getting longer. They still had very good tasting coffee. I used to drink their coffee near Drexel in 2011 or 2012. So glad I got to visit.

Serge Kozhukhar • Real Estate Advisor
★★★★★10 months ago

Rival Bros never disappoints. The coffee is bold, rich, and perfectly crafted every time. You can tell they put real care into sourcing and roasting their beans. The atmosphere is cozy but energetic—perfect for a quick caffeine fix or sitting down to get some work done. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to recommend something new. Highly recommend the Rival Bros latte—smooth and full of flavor. A true gem for coffee lover

Vanessa Virk
★★★★★10 months ago

This corner cafe is literally amazing!! Went in randomly just for a latte and after perusing the menu also decided to get the daily bread which came with a little tiny jar of jam! It was all delicious!! I might become a regular with how quality everything was!! Really recommend if you’re in the area!

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