Shot Tower Coffee - Philadelphia

Clean. Friendly staff. Very nice neighborhood feel cafe. Kids books available. Community table available, plenty of space for everyone. Good coffee and good selection of pastries. Can't wait to go back!

Little neighborhood coffee spot. Nice place to work online but can be hard to get a seat sometimes. I feel like the coffee can be inconsistent, price is reasonable.

Shot Tower has a neighborhood vibe, nestled between Queen Village and Bella Vista. I was here in winter, but I imagine the foliage in fall or blooms in Spring would be even more aesthetic. I had an iced latte, and the espresso in a glass was very good and certainly a bit more evironmentally conscious. I was envious of the blue coffee mugs and their espresso blue mug offspring. The ambiance of real wood tables free standing and set against the windowed perimeter with real chairs and natural light is a studier's paradise or workaholic's weekend escape. I fall into the latter. Food was the only downside. They only had bagels and cream cheese at day's end, but that was executed well. With a few more food options, with mild music and the sound only of clinking glasses and mugs, this might be a regular spot as I write a paper. Cheers!

I had an iced americano and it tasted like what I'd imagine garbage water would taste like. I mean just disgusting coffee. Even though it tasted like poison I thanked them for the coffee and went about my business. The person working there today was rude and treated me coldly. I just wanted a coffee and a calm place to work, but I got stared down and disregarded by the staff. They need DEI training and a way to report these incidences. It is a quiet spot to work, so that gets one star.

A wonderful neighborhood cafe with welcoming barista, also very skilled! I do have to say in the midst of this pandemic where many employees are leaving and not being treated well, this barista was a ray of sunshine. I ordered matcha latte, it was so pretty, but I have to say it was the best tasting matcha latte in town. I have tried matcha latte at other cafes and they either have strong matcha flavor or too weak. This latte was perfectly balanced! It made me so happy finally being able to taste a well balanced matcha latte! It has a nice interior space, but enough outdoor's tables and chairs.