Menagerie Coffee
908 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
Crema's Take
“Menagerie Coffee pulls off the rare feat of being both a serious specialty coffee destination and a genuinely gorgeous gathering spot where dogs, babies, and coffee enthusiasts happily coexist. Their espresso-focused drinks and pour overs shine brightest (particularly their Rwanda single origins), and the pastries—especially the croissants—are legitimately excellent, though be prepared for the non-dairy milk upcharge that's rubbed some customers the wrong way. It's the kind of place where you might come for a quick cortado but stay to people-watch by the window, even if the weekend crowds and occasional inconsistency mean you won't always have a perfect visit.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
This place should have more stars. The coffee is fantastic and the place itself so gorgeous. The music most times is enjoyable (subjective anyway) as well. I love coming here. The yogurt and granola is so so delicious too, it’s my fav thing to get there besides the coffee. I remember one time that I got a “bad” coffee there and it seemed so odd to me that I felt comfortable telling the barista, and she just made it again and the problem was fixed.
Genuinely one of the worst coffee shops in the area. They charge an extra DOLLAR to switch cow's milk to a non-dairy milk. On a $5 coffee! Their cortado and lattes I've had here are terrible and the seating is uncomfortable and poorly planned out. Logs? Who could sit or work comfortably here? I ordered a coffee online and apparently every order sends through to another store they have that's a thirty minute walk away. They turned me away at the door instead of just making my order. 😞 Horrible customer service
Great coffee and delicious pastries. Service is fast and efficient, maybe not the friendliest, but who cares. Gets busy in the weekends, dogs and babies coming in and out, great place to people watch and enjoy your coffee. :) I also see people reading and working a lot, so seems like a good place for that too. It’s not too loud, and it’s actually pretty spacious.
I was the first person to come in this morning. The staff were all kind and helpful. The Rwanda pour over was balanced, silky and sweet with nice fruity and subtly floral notes. The cinnamon scroll was flaky and soft, a fun treat to enjoy. The bagel had cream cheese which was easy to spread, making it a delicious breakfast. I personally find it a little awkward when I’m the only person there, and the baristas call out my order. If I’m the only guest in the building, taking my food/drink out to me would make my experience a little more memorable. It’s just a small opinion, but that might make a more personable hospitality experience. However what I remember more about the service here is how the baristas knew customers names, were friendly and approachable. The space is beautiful, creative and is a wonderful place to get some morning sun, read, catch up with a friend or grab a coffee while walking your dog.
Cute coffee and pastry shop near Liberty Lands park. Incredible baked goods and pastries. We got the apple croissant and it was delicious. Cold brew was weak, watery, and lacks depth, but I experienced this at their old city location too so just think we have different tastes. Lacking tea varieties (only 3 choices) and for iced tea they only do herbal. So that’s a miss. Breakfast sandwich was pretty good - flavorful and crunchy. It’s a new shop in the area so will take a bit to get their footing and flow right (needs more tables - remove the weird living room setup area) but has potential.
Crema Reviews
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