Rival Bros Coffee
1100 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA
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
Google Reviews
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 incorrectly.
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 stars because they carry mighty bread pastries that are delicious (just go to Mighty Bread instead if you can… it’s only a couple blocks away).
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 fruit at the bottom.
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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