Philadelphia Java Company

Great coffee.
Locally owned
Okay service.
Limited outdoor tables but if you snag one — perfect for watching the world go by with a good cup of joe.
Even their chai latte is amazing.

By the way peeps, this place is now called Milk & Honey.
They by far have the best egg and cheese sandwiches – like actually eggs – not that microwavable stuff and a cheaper small coffee than Starbucks plus the shop is ultra cute.
I’ve personally never had a problem with their customer service. For the most part, the employees are just laid back and chill. They enjoy socializing with each other and dancing along to their music in the background but they have always been timely in servicing me. However with that being said, I’ve witnessed a few customers get one-​uped by some of the workers. The best bet, visit the morning crew. They are always on point.
Give it a try. If you don’t like it, Starbucks is literally right across the street.

This place now appears to be Milk and Honey and it is as irritating as their other locations. Coffee is average: espresso made from beans ground who knows how long ago, is bitter and leaves a bad taste in your mouth… kind of like the baristas!
The person who helped me did it with a scowl, and the other person ‘working’ was playing with her iPod and eating a cookie. Seriously. not professional!
Milk and Honey seems to find the specialist of snowflakes to staff their coffeehouses. And they have adopted all of the most terrible evolutions that cafes have succumbed to in recent years: the passive aggressive things like a tip jar filled with dollar bills right in front of the register. (I don’t know where else one is so shamelessly asked to tip, and what’s more, to tip BEFORE something is done). Or a tiny sign that says «please place dishes here.» When did it become the norm for the customers to have to bus their own tables? Not that long ago, and certainly not long enough for everyone to catch on.
So when an older couple walked out and left two plates and two cups on a table, Ms. Cookie Barista was visibly peeved. She walked over and muttered. well, no, hissed so loud we could hear it across the room «COME ON !» as she spent the extra 15 seconds to pick up those plates. 15 seconds that could have been spent EATING A COOKIE. I felt her pain. Or maybe that was just my pain.

When I lived at 2^nd/​Pine, this was my coffee spot. Great barristas and location right off South St. The owner and his wife are also lovely and frequently on site. Quirky and unpretentious with a laid back, non-​Rittenhouse vibe. Thumbs up.

A killer café just off South Street. From the very first time I walked through the doors, I knew that this was MY café. This is my FAVORITE place to get coffee, meet a friend, get some work done, read a book, or just enjoy the quality jams and cool people who pass through this fantastic coffee shop. Don’t miss this amazing café.

When I lived in Society Hill, this was by far my FAVORITE place to get coffee! (And still is, matter ‘o’ fact.) They’re cash-​only but it’s worth it — awesome, fruity ice tea, and smooth coffees abound. I’ve enjoyed every drink I’ve ever gotten here and particularly love some of their seasonal treats around the holidays. They have lots of great little snacks (macaroons, sandwiches, etc.) and they’re pet friendly, so you can take fido inside to warm up and have a snack on a particularly cold or hot day in the city!
Great people watching on weekend A.M.‘s, and always plenty of outdoor seating so you can take in the wonder that is South Street foot-​traffic.

came in for a machiato and a peanut butter cookie. machiato was pretty good, although when I ordered it they felt compelled to somewhat condescendingly explain to me that it was not like a machiatto at Starbucks so I explained that I had was aware of what machiatto means to the rest of the World and that is what I wanted. kinda tragic that SuckBucks has destroyed the coffee vocabulary. clean restroom, a big plus, clean in part because you need to ask for a key to use it. vaguely Bohemian feel (what a surprise on South Street), clients look kinda like a mixture of college students and bohemian/​punkish types and young professionals (not that those sets are mutually exclusive)

Great place to get a Mocha! came across this place by chance when I changed barbershops. The staff is very friendly.

This place is always consistent. Service with a smile.
Reasonable prices and high quality products.
A nice selection of sandwiches and pastries daily.
Free wireless and outdoor seating make this my ideal coffee shop to grab a bite, get my caffeine fix, and dive into some work.
Kudos.

Free wifi, friendly baristas and plenty of seating! Most of the tables are meant for pairs though, so this place may not be the best for large groups. If I’m ever in the South Street area again, I’ll be stopping by for a yummy iced chai.

Pretty tasty coffee, friendly atmosphere, convenient location. Ended up here a couple of times during my visit and enjoyed it each time.
Hard to say whether or not it’s better than Grindcore House – it’s close.

Officially changing my stance to 5 stars. Not only are they accepting credit cards now but the place is sprucing up a bit. The nice folks say it’s getting a bit better too (the management). Used my card to buy a latte this morning!
Update as of 7÷26÷11 — They have a new Recycle can in here now! Great new changes since new ownership!

I’m pretty liberal with the 4 star ratings at coffee shops. You can sit all day, people watch, milk a $ 3 tea for hours without being hassled. As long as the coffee isn’t liquid garbage, if they have an at least respectable pastry selection and big windows to gaze when in between paper writing or newspaper reading I’m just about sold.
Java Co. does indeed have all three. And a tasty turkey and brie croissant, which is only improved by toasting it. Also their house iced-​tea was a very refreshing red zinger (I believe), which jump-​started my hectic day of newspaper reading and people watching.
Java Co. I think you’ve just made a new friend.

Excellent coffee — drip and espresso drinks.
Baked good go the other way though + quite mediocre — dried out + kinda pricey for what they are + just really sad. Go for the coffee, stay for the people, leave for the food…

Really great latte, nice staff, it’s a very chill place. However I’m positive she accidentally put some mocha or chocolate in my latte, and I have hives all over as a result blech. I can’t really be sure I’ll go back as a result but I haven’t really decided. That latte was damn good

This place only accepts cash.
I was here at least three times during a weekend in Philly where I was at a conference hotel nearby.
The pastries are fresh and delicious, so are the sandwiches. The neighborhood where it is located is really vibrant and interesting to walk around in.

I’m actually sitting in the Java Co right now. It’s a pretty good coffeeshop– I’d say it’s the best in the neighborhood, in fact. Their coffee always tastes fresh, and they have an awesome garden salad with sprouts and other yummies on it. Plenty of vegetarian/​vegan options.
The wifi is free and reliable, and they have lots of outlets. Nobody has ever hassled me for sitting on my laptop for 6 hours.
The only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is the super uncomfortable seating. I almost gave it 3 stars, it’s so bad. Hard seats, bad table levels for working… But, I keep coming back, so it must be at least worth 4 stars for that. Oh– and they don’t take credit cards, which is a bummer.

I have been frequenting this coffeehouse since before I moved to Philadelphia! I love this coffeehouse and usually frequent it every weekend, since I do not live in the neighborhood (yet?).
They sell and serve La Colombe Coffee, which is Philadelphia’s finest bean, in my opinion.
They make GREAT espresso drinks, brewed coffee and have lovely pastries and other small bites to nibble on. (Panini’s, Salads, Soups (seasonal), bagels.
The staff has always been friendly, knowledgeable even in a Saturday morning rush.
If I lived in this neighborhood, Philadelphia Java Company would most definitely be my ‘living room away from home’ type of coffeehouse…

Good coffee, low-​key and friendly atmosphere. The snacks and sandwiches are pretty good. They really know how to make a good mocha here.
This is a nice place to spend a lunch hour or an afternoon with a good book.
If I could sneak furniture out in my purse, I would totally try to lift that little telephone table they have there.

during the Free Water Ice Day at Rita’s (review coming tomorrow!) a friend and I were craving a pick me up after a long day of work. So we stopped in here to meet up with another friend. I knew about here forever but I’ve been hesitant to check it out just because I now know of too many kick ass coffee spots in this area (thanks Unilocal Crew!). But I’m glad I gave it a shot because it was much better than I expected.
I picked up one of the best steamers I’ve ever had and the server working there was friendly enough to walk me through the many flavor syrups that they had for it. they had a crap load more than most other places that I’ve been too. They had plenty of appealing looking food items. But I was indulging upon Birthday Cake flavored water ice and decided to abstain this time around.
Upon first glance I always thought that this place was pretty tiny. but it’s bigger that I thought, and they have plenty of spots in the back. free wi fi too. hizzah!