Persimmon Coffee

Persimmon Coffee

11 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA

★★★★★4.8(256 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Persimmon Coffee is a cozy West Philadelphia gem where two dedicated baristas punch above their weight, crafting phenomenal lattes and some of the best matcha you'll find in the city with genuine warmth and attention to detail. The espresso-focused menu might be focused, but the quality is undeniable—reviewers rave about complex, perfectly balanced shots and specialty drinks that show real care, making it worth the occasional wait. It's the kind of intimate spot where the baristas actually remember how you like your drink and greet everyone like they're glad you're there.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings.

Specialty drinksSlow sitMeetingsTraditional drinksCraft espressoMatcha & teaPour over

Google Reviews

Evan Wenger
★★★★★4 months ago

Cute little spot with very good coffee. The baristas are very friendly and greet everyone who comes in, but are a little slow, as there are only two of them. However, their lattes are phenomenal, if a little pricey, and the seasonal drinks are very fun and creative. They have a…

Coffee Traveler Chronicles
★★★★★5 months ago

Coffee Shop No. 526 Persimmon Coffee Philadelphia, PA July 31, 2025 Persimmon Coffee might be a small shop, but you can expect big flavor and genuinely awesome service. Walking up West Grand Avenue, I spotted their A-frame sidewalk sign about half a block away — a simple…

Brânwyn Tantau
★★★★★5 months ago

Shoutout to Ash for some stellar service - truly phenomenal specialty beverages and the espresso was perfectly balanced and had complex flavor! The atmosphere was welcoming and a perfect spot to take your time and truly experience. a perfect little stop visiting town.

Karl Peterman
★★★★★9 months ago

We were visiting from out of town and found this coffee shop through Google maps. They didn’t have much variety (just one coffee but in different forms) but it was a good and they did a good job with our flash brew and espresso. There isn’t much seating and it’s a small cafe but…

Sarah
★★★★★a year ago

Im not even going to front with yall but this was some of the best matcha I have tasted… the barista was so kind and he knew exactly how I wanted it because I am picky with the sweetness (I hate when its too sweet and all milk). I got the matcha with simple syrup. I cant really…

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