Crema's Take
“Rival Bros is an espresso-focused destination where the coffee itself is genuinely excellent, with skillfully pulled shots and thoughtful pour overs that justify the passionate following. The experience here is a bit of a mixed bag—some visits deliver friendly service and a productive workspace perfect for settling in with your laptop, while others feel rushed or unwelcoming, which seems to depend heavily on who's behind the counter. If you catch them on a good day with staff like Jorge, you'll find yourself in a convivial spot with solid pastries and light food to match your carefully crafted cup.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Giving two stars because their coffee is fantastic but almost all of the workers at this location are insanely rude. I come in often and they consistently have weird attitude. They talked about me under their breath after nicely asking for them to re-make coffee they made…
Great little coffee spot, really convenient to walk to. Came here with a friend and we had really great espresso and service from Jorge.
The definition of a “gen z stare” experience. Consider yourself lucky if you’re not treated like a major inconvenience for wanting to order coffee at a coffee shop. It’s such a shame, because Rival was such a warm, welcoming spot when they first opened with an amazing staff. 2…
An incredible little gym on Pass Young East. I’ve gotten a lot of work done here. People are good. The coffee is hot in the winter and cold in the summer. Rifle Brothers have opened up a lot of really cool locations in Philadelphia. I got a little yogurt thing in a glass with…
We had lattes and two sandwiches—everything was excellent. The pastries were also very good. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, a great experience!
Crema Reviews
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