Passero’s Coffee Roasters

Steering away from my usual coffee spots in old city I ventured more west. Unilocal steered me here but I realized I walked by here a few times but never had an empty mug to fill up coffee.
The place is quaint and the service is really friendly. Thumbs up for giving discount for those that BYO-​mug. There were a variety of coffee choices but I ordered a simple black coffee. The flavor was on the lighter side but smooth. Not as rich and bold as I like, but still a good cup.
Better than LA colombe’s Corsica, but not better than the workshop. Will be on my rotation for after lunch coffee.

Best everything! I got the dark chocolate mocha, which was a nice mixture of coffee and sweetness (without being overpowering sweet). Additionally, They had a happy hour special and their cookie was less than a quarter more, and I have to say, it was the best chocolate chip cookie I had ever come across. Also the workers are so nice! This whole place makes me want to move to philly

I come here sometimes when I’m in the area and want a bite, usually I get one of the reduced fat pastries which I’m sure are homemade and they’re delish! I have yet to try the coffee but sometime I will. They accept credit cards too and they have friendly staff! I’ll be back!

Love this place, great beverages, sandwiches and soups! Everyone that works here is always friendly and accommodating. I asked for the pretzel caramel hot chocolate to be poured over ice and they made that happen with whipped cream to top it off… it was so delicious!!!

Great go-​to coffee right across the street from my office. A cheaper coffee than La Colombe but equal quality. I always get the cold brew coffee for the hotter weather, although their hot coffee is great too. I’ve never got any food from their menu, but they have a nice list of pastries and always have a sampling out in the morning. Use cash if you’re only getting a coffee as they get charged for transactions under $ 4 — good way to make sure you’re helping them out.

Passero’s is the place you go if you «LOVE» coffee — because they do to. You can’t beat the quality, customer service and pricing of this family owned establishment. Jeff Lincoln opened the 1^st Passero’s in 1990 and recently started roasting the company’s own beans. This latest location features a Brew Bar — brewed to order artisanal batches after 2pm — choose from Chemex, Pour Over or French Press. They also serve Cold Brew — my favorite as it removes any bitterness. They’ve also got a great lunch menu, wifi and plenty of seating.

As I’m surrounded by dozens of lunch places and tons of coffee shops, I walked in, on a whim and I had a tasty wrap (Wanamaker.) For less than 12 bucks, I got a very good spinach wrap and 16 oz. healthy smoothie– Kale & Flax super smoothie. On another visit, I tried their coffee which wasn’t bad either. The staff were always very welcoming, and the prices were decent.
Four solid Unilocal

Passaro’s is literally right outside my office door. I’ve been looking at them for a while, but hadn’t a need for coffee in a bit. Then yesterday it hit — I was TIRED after work, but still had a dinner and hours of homework ahead of me.
I went in and ordered a medium light roast coffee. Their houseblend fit the bill. It was smokey — but not burnt and flavorful. It came out hot, but not undrinkably so. Then I noticed it… syrups. I LOVE coffee syrups — my housemate calls it candy coffee.
Most of their syrups are pretty standard, but I had never even heard of a caramel apple syrup. Always up for syrupy adventure, I went for that.
Adding in a little skim milk and some raw sugar I took a sip…
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… and was transported back a decade to a time where a much younger, more vibrant me, was walking down 2^nd and Bainbridge on a Saturday night. Dressed in black with some chunky jewelry, wearing spicy scented essential oils, and heels that would kill me if I tried to wear now. The night air was sweet with an impending storm and I was laughing and talking with friends I haven’t seen in years.
I opened the door to Ulana’s night club and was hit with the sweet smell of scented cleaning products, patchouli, and clove.
The coffee tasted like goth! It wasn’t just the first sip, either. The whole cup, sip after wonderful taste memory sip was full of gothy memories of a time long passed when I wasn’t a business professional, but a goth, hanging out with my friends, dancing, talking shop, and feeling the groove with other regulars who would come week after week to be surrounded by other beautiful freaks.
I can’t wait to try their coffee again. I wonder what other adventures await.
1 Medium coffee with syrup costs approx $ 2.50. Support the local shops. The cost is comparable to Dunkin Donuts and way cheaper than Starbucks.