Too freakin cool for school. Vinyl records on the wall, breakfast sandwiches, and La Colombe coffee… what else does a man need. I had the Notorious E.G.G. which was ok but I thought the bagel could have been softer. The coffee and vibe make this place 5 stars. Classic Fishtown spot. I liked this jawn.
Suellen G.
Classificação do local: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Great staff, excellent records(some amazing uncommon items at decent costs) and great java = I’M INLOVEWITHTHISPARTICULARAREA!
Tom R.
Classificação do local: 5 State College, PA
Great establishment. Great food, great prices(–although prices are creeping up). Be nice to your barista, they put up with cranky uncaffeinated people all day.
Shay K.
Classificação do local: 2 Philadelphia, PA
Still good coffee etc. But, the past 3 times I have ordered food the order has been messed up. For example, I ordered a sausage egg and cheese with tomato… received egg on bread and was charged for all the additions. Today I went in because they said they would take care of the next time for me since this has recurred, and I was again overcharged and my sandwich is still missing its ingredients!
S J.
Classificação do local: 4 Cambridge, MA
Such a cute layout and menu names! Solid breakfast spot. Healthy food, café/lounge style, and delicious food. Menu is small but everything met expectations. Just wish there was more seating.
Mike T.
Classificação do local: 4 Egg Harbor City, NJ
My little go to breakfast spot being new to the area. Usually grab a notorious e.g.g. with sausage and a nice iced coffee a solid combo from both. The place itself is a change of scenery from ur typical breakfast spot and the staff are always nice. Another plus is the lot behind it always has spots open which helps when parking on the street gets tough.
Caitlin M.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Solid breakfast spot with basically anything you could imagine and then some. Lots of cool specials, too. Decent prices, they sell La Columbe coffee which is a plus. Come early because it definitely gets crowded. For sure a neighborhood staple!
Fate W.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Recommend the notorious e.g.g.(if you eat meat) super fresh and timely I love this spot! weekend recovery
William V.
Classificação do local: 4 Philadelphia, PA
I always like to ask what the staff recommends and the recommendation was pretty good. It was the Smoked Salmon on the Water bagel with cream cheese, raw onions, and of course smoked salmon. It was tasty but I like very filling meals and this fell a bit short. More salmon would have been good even if the sandwich was pricier. My latte was very good.
Steven D.
Classificação do local: 4 Philadelphia, PA
If I lived in the area I could see myself coming here a lot. Found this place while looking for breakfast that was open early(they’re open at 7AM). Everywhere else was about 9AM. It’s a small, neighborhood breakfast/lunch spot with some seats if you choose to eat in. There’s no table service, so you order your food and bus your own tables. They serve La Columbe coffee here which was great. Small, simple breakfast and lunch menu which makes deciding easy. I got the Rock N’ Pork Roll which came with two slices of pork roll, eggs, and cheese. Didn’t know it would be two slices, so it got too salty for me. Next time I’ll get the Notorious EGG and add a protein. GF got the breakfast quesadilla special and it was a large portion that came with chips. It was stuffed with copious amounts of egg, black beans, and onions. Wish there was some salsa to go with the chips.
Fate W.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I LOVE this place for breakfast(only been there for the breakfast) i get the Notorious E.G.G. with provolone and turkey bacon! food very fresh and timely. Coffee also a plus+++.
Naman P.
Classificação do local: 5 Manhattan, NY
Bagella Fitzgerald(on everything bagel) was delicious, just like the iced mocha. Ambiance is quite unique with vinyl records mounted on the walls, joined by a rustic bean ceiling. Impeccable service, fresh food and coffee, all at a reasonable price. Nicely done overall.
Abel R.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Great little spot in Fishtown comfortable friendly staff good food. The Bagella Fitzgerald was Amazing.
Harshal P.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I love this place. I came here everyday to work when I first moved to Philly. Nice relaxed and chill atmosphere with a decent amount of seating. The drinks selection is standard for a coffee shop and the food is well priced and well prepared. I love the Vinyl collection upstairs on display and small store they have in the basement. If you’re in the Fishtown area and looking for a place to work, check out Milkcrate Café.
Arielle K.
Classificação do local: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Great little spot in Fishtown that offers delicious bagels and other breakfast items. The coffee is delicious. The atmosphere is almost like you’re in an old record shop(I guess it helps that there’s records on the wall that you can buy). The Notorious E.G.G. is my favorite.
Jardley J.
Classificação do local: 4 Queens Village, NY
Gotta say, I’m definitely coming back, great helpful staff, great design, great food. The location was a bit out of my way from my rental in University City, and I’d have to sort of justify the commute by checking out other things in the area but the food and the vibe of this place made the trip worth it. First time having Café Au Lait, delicious, so was my Notorious sandwich. Plus, you don’t at any point feel like you’re taking up space, just relax and enjoy your time.
Tammy O.
Classificação do local: 4 Cherry Hill, NJ
This café located in Fishtown has a super cute theme filled with vinyls and music. I had a chai tea latte and it was decent. Definitely worth a visit!
Anna D.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Lovely lovely breakfast for the great price! Twice for the past month I ordered smoked salmon bagel and twice it was delicious! So big and fresh! Green salad was simply, I would add some tomatoes and cucumbers but dressing was tasty! Breakfast burrito rocks! Standard bagel is awesome as well!
Sara M.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Moved to the neighborhood a few months ago and have passed the place numerous times but haven’t tried it yet. Today’s slight hangover made it the perfect morning to try a breakfast sandwich to go! I ordered The Notorious E.G.G with bacon and tomato on a whole wheat bagel, picked it up with an iced coffee on the side(La Colombe-YES!) sandwich is as good as any breakfast sandwich I have ever had-great egg to cheese to meat ratio-and coffee is oh so good. The inside is adorable, great selection of vegan offerings. Will definitely be coming back!
Robert P.
Classificação do local: 5 West Chester, PA
Best breakfast burrito of all time. Killer ice coffee. Cool space. Fine tunes. Reasonable prices. That sums it up
Bridgett K.
Classificação do local: 5 Oceanside, CA
Really good coffee! Awesome atmosphere if you like small hole in the wall coffee shops! Really good and quick food! Would definitely recommend to anyone living in or visiting Philly! I got the Chocolate Elvis and it was amazing!
P S.
Classificação do local: 4 Brooklyn, NY
Cheap, chill and a damn fine iced coffee. Love the motif and actually came close to buying a record off the wall. Thinking of moving to this hood and would love to be able to stop in here every morning.
Mike M.
Classificação do local: 4 Philadelphia, PA
When visiting my girlfriend who lives in Fishtown, this is our go-to spot! I’ve never had to wait more than five minutes to get my breakfast and iced coffee! The menu is small and limited, but they’ve perfected every breakfast sandwich dynamic out there! The coffee is excellent and imported from La Colombe and even better, they have a full record store in the basement and in the dining area! There’s nothing I like more than browsing for the next gem in my record collection and eating a bacon, egg, and cheese!
Brittany R.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
After totally overdoing La Columbe I decided to try Milkcrate to switch it up and I’m so glad I did. What a great little coffee shop! They staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating along with the other customers. I love stopping in here on the weekends during the day and first thing in the morning on my way to work. I’ve also worked from this shop when I’ve worked from home. It’s quite, the wifi works and is fast, and it’s a great little work at home environment. Another pro is that they have unsweetened almond milk. Something that the local La Columbe has gotten rid of. Definitely a very underrated coffee shop.
Jessica W.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Such a great find in the NoLibs/Fishtown area. My friends and I have been looking for a good bagel and breakfast sandwich place in this area and we finally found it. The food was delicious and they do $ 1 coffee fills if you bring your own cup. We also loved the vibe from the record area and decorations. I’d definitely recommend for breakfast, and I definitely plan on coming back here. Extra props to them for being open on the 4th of July!
Grace Y.
Classificação do local: 4 Brooklyn, NY
A quaint little place that functions both as a café and a record store. I was able to enjoy a quick breakfast here before starting my day touring Philly. Ambience: Relatively quiet and chill, old school blues /soft rock plays unobstrusively in the background. Throwback décor — vinyl records are hung in neat rows on the walls. Good for solo diners, couples and small parties. Food/Service: The food is decently priced and quickly prepared, coffee is strong and inexpensive. I got a simple scrambled eggs on wheat bagel, which offers alternative choices for cheese and add-on’s. They bring your food to you which is a nice gesture, but you bus away your own dishes. Self-serve station by the cashier. There’s also a couch next to the self-serve station on which you can lounge around as you wait for takeouts.
Megan M.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
I’m expanding on my review from 2013 since back then I thought 2 sentence reviews were okay… I love the breakfast sandwiches at Milkcrate. I often customize them to sub egg whites(not that its much healthier with all the delicious cheese). Adam(the owner) is super cool and down to earth… he custom ordered a piece of furniture for me to place my record player on and I love it. The iced coffee is delicious in the summer. Lately there has been a great variety of kitchen specials as well, so if you’re like me and sometimes tired of the standard breakfast sandwiches, check out the specials board. If you take my advice and try Mikcrate’s breakfast selection, I’m somewhat embarrassed that you’ll see me there in line on the weekend mornings looking a hot mess from the night before.
Heather F.
Classificação do local: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Always a fantastic food and coffee spot. I live super close to this gem in Fishtown so it’s quite often that I wake up and immediately think of a quick bite to eat at Milkcrate. My main go to items are the«Bagella Fitzgerald» which consists of a bagel layered with cream cheese, tomato, cucumber and avocado… also the«Grillmatic» which is a customizable grilled cheese that comes with either chips or a side salad. They serve La Colombe coffee at prices that coffee should be sold at. You can eat in or call ahead for fast carry out service.
Gia M.
Classificação do local: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Bright orange paint is what initially drew me into Milkcrate. The records(for sale) on the walls declare this as a typical hipster Fishtown joint. The shop is quite small(maybe seating for twenty people, max). I visited on a rainy Christmas Eve and had the veggie bagel, which came with a mountain of cream cheese(just the way I like it), plus tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in sandwich form. Yum. Additionally, La Colombe coffee is served here, but the place is far more quiet than the La Colombe flagship down the street. Come here for that laidback coffee atmosphere where you’ll actually have enough room to sit and talk to the regulars(plus there’s free WiFi).