Square One Coffee

This place is okay, but probably wouldn’t come back here. I ordered an americano cuz I’m not a fan of coffee drinks with milk in them and it just tasted so acidic and thin. I was honestly hoping for something with more body and richness, but that might just be my preference.
Also they didn’t have much in the way of a coffee menu, I guess you’re supposed either know what they want or ask the barista what they’re making today but it’s confusing for first timers like me.
As I said I didn’t love the coffee, would much rather have la colombe, but the barista was friendly enough and the décor was cute so maybe I’ll come back to study.

great coffee shop! Open space, bright inside, quiet music — great to relax, read, chat, or study! Been here a few times and plan to be back many more. London Fog tea is amazing — big cup of creamy, milky Earl Grey with vanilla. My new favorite. Also, staff is very helpful, no coffee shop snobbery detected.

Stylish coffee shop with reliable wifi, ample seating, and friendly staff! I absolutely love the vibe here. The crowd is usually mild and the seating areas are spacious. I am always able to find a power outlet. The location is convenient, yet quiet. Great choice for flavorful coffee and desserts.

I simply adore Square One Coffee, and I’m pretty sure I’ve told everyone I know about it.
Let’s start with the drinks: Seriously Unilocalers, Square One has THE BEST caramel latte in Philly. I remember the first time I tried it, and when I was overcome by the deliciousness I commented on it to the barista, and she told me that they homemake their caramel sauce. So this is the real deal, not some manufactured «tastes like caramel» artificial stuff you’ll get at other coffee shops. The large latte comes in an absolutely giant mug if you’re drinking it there, and they put an adorable little foam shape on the top, that while inconsequential to the taste of the beverage, always has a way of making me smile.
Now for the location. The shop is tucked away down 13^th street just past Locust, which is an unassuming location, and while I naturally would love to bring them more business, part of me also hopes that not TOO many people find it. One of the reasons I love to go there is because the shop is really big compared to other coffee shops in the area, and they almost always have open seating if you’re going to sit and study or work for a while (which is what I do). They’ve got some comfy couches and bench sitting, a large wood farmhouse-​type table and a few smaller tables around the edges. The ONLY downside is that there aren’t a ton of open outlets, so if your computer has a tendency to run low on charge (ahem, mine), you have to position yourself strategically or you may be too far from an outlet to make use of it.
WIFI has always been strong and consistent. The baristas are warm and friendly. Even the few food items I’ve tried have been pretty good, and they do have items that cater to special diets (like someone who is gluten free, like me).
All in all, this is a fave! Check it out!

Precession.
Square one coffee is a precession coffee place, every time I have any type of of coffee is precise !
Nice smooth espresso with all chocolaty notes and hint of acidity. The set up is great! Lots of light and great relaxing colors, comfortable tables and chairs, modern décor and friendly knowledgeable Baristas.
All you need for great coffee!

Quite quaint coffee shop. Quick snd polite service. No kitchen on site but has basic pastried bagels and yogurt. My coffee order was messed up. Asked for pumpkin spice lattee with soy milk. Recieved plain lattee with soy milk. Hubbys pumpkin spice chai was amazing. Bagels were yummy. Served real natural peanut butter!

Shady Business
They overcharge here so ask for a receipt.
I ordered a small chickpea salad (menu: $ 3.50) and a soy chai latte ($ 5.00) and was charged $ 10.95. Listen, I’m no math wizard but that just doesn’t add up. I usually trust the person behind the counter (mistake?) so I initially paid the $ 10.95 without hesitation then quickly realized that I am not in NYC (where $ 10.95 for a small tupperware of chickpeas and a small latte is not ok but is the norm) so I checked the menu. When I confronted the barista about the odd math, she was like, «nope! $ 10.95»
And she wouldn’t give me a receipt.
Though the experience left a bitter taste in my mouth, the tiny chickpea salad was actually pretty good. The soy chai latte was room temperature and the flavor left much to be desired.

Coffee was just ok.
The music and seating was great!
They played 50s jazz, which is just my personal fav so…

This is my favorite café in the city. They’re limited in terms of drink options but they do well with what they provide. The baristas are always kind and friendly. I especially love the space — plenty of seats for studying, working and meeting up. I adore the lighting and the use of space.
I have tried many of their drinks such as their café caramel, London fog latte, cappuccino, iced coffee, Chai latte and their various yummy teas. Always a good experience here!

I live in the suburbs and my mission on a beautiful Sunday was to find new coffee shops that I never heard of before, and square one was the first one. I spent part of my morning in this café sipping on delicious coffee while I was working on my lap top! I liked the set up inside. It has a relaxing and simple atmosphere. In my opinion there should be some medium size tables because there was a big one in the middle and few really small ones but nothing for like 4 or 5 people to sit together. It’s the kind of place that just doesn’t seem like it’s set up for socializing. And another thing, the barista was nice but I think he would’ve been nicer if he smiled. It’s a coffee shop, in coffee shops people are supposed to be positive and greeting the customers with a smile :) am I right?

This place is fantastic! I was searching last week for a place to study and stumbled upon this gem. The coffee is excellent and the baristas are super helpful and know what’s up when it comes to the beans. They will make your coffee any way you like.
The iced coffee is 100% potent with caffeine. I’m a coffee junkie and can seriously say that its on point. If you buy their iced coffee in a bottle (great bottle too), you get 25 cents off every refill (2.50 instead of 2.75). It might not be much but after a few times, it adds up!
One huge plus is that the air conditioning is on full blast and amazing, so bring a sweater in case you get cold. The music is very low and pretty good, but of course you can pop your own in. The bathroom is stupendous and very clean, and smells great!
One drawback is that they close at 7pm every day, but it’s worth it.
More like Square #1 Café!

Came on a Sunday morning and order 2
Soy mochas and our coffee was sour and we noticed white chunks!!! Bad sour soy milk, GROSS!

Cool coffee spot in Philly. Had tha iced chai and while it was freshing it tasted a lot like chai milk. The store is open, bright and offers a lot of seating. Nice spot for a drink and relax!

Delightfully surprised by the ambiance and design of this café; a mix between farm to table concept with a modern flare. The cappuccinos were well made, nice latte art, perfect temperature and a nice nutty flavor. The one thing that really made my day though was having their sparkling water on tap. What a nice treat.

Good coffee, with some limited snacks and pastries. Also have some tea available. First discovered them in Lancaster, and they’re definitely competitive in the more crowded Philly market as well. Love that they participate in the Square rewards program (discount after 10 purchases)

Nice suave and very friendly staff. The Kenya coffee was delicious, especially with a little bit of soy milk.

Food — I haven’t eaten anything here, yet. But the baked goods look and smell amazing (like your mom just finished baking on a sunny sunday morning)
Drinks — 5 stars
— Soy Latte — one of the best soy latte’s I have ever had. Forget Starbucks, this local shop knows how to do it to perfection. Staff is extremely accommodating to your taste pallet — tell them you don’t like your drinks too sweet, they will make them just for you.
Environment — 5 stars
— Clean, calming, extremely cozy
— Customers here are very mindful of each other, so it will never get too loud
— Well-​lit and moderately quiet — PERFECT for being in your study zone
— Thank God for the cushioned seats, unlike most other café’s that are determined to painfully deform our poor lil studious behinds…
— Bathrooms literally smell like Christmas!
I was lost in my own world for hours here & finished reading 100 pages (of Biochemistry… i.e. really dry material)…That should tell you something!

Square One offers excellent coffee, an inviting, spartan space and superb Wi-​Fi. It’s surprisingly large and comfortable.
Most importantly, the coffee based drinks are made with care and tend to be excellent. The iced coffee is very good. It’s clean and well-​organized so that you won’t need to fight your way to the milk and sugar. There were fresh, tasty croissants offered on the morning I visited (made locally). I had an almond croissant that was flaky and buttery with my coffee.
I’m sooo happy Philly has a number of independent coffee shops as an alternative to Starbucks (which I actually like too). This is a great find.

This place surprised me by how big it was inside. I happened to go on a rather dreary day, but the décor is so bright and cheerful, I almost forgot it was rainy outside!
The staff was friendly and the coffee was delicious. A bit pricey, but I’ll pay a bit extra in order to actually have some leg room, as it’s not usually crowded here, unlike some other establishments in the area. Will definitely return.

This place is becoming one of my favorite places to study or work.
Pros:
–nice and clean open space
–the tables are small and cute
–the service is fast and friendly
–the tea and drinks here are fancy!
–get free samples of their new coffees
–they have sparkling water on tap… TAP PEOPLE!
–clean bathrooms
–wonderful and reliable wifi
Cons:
–they have these live plants in there and in the summer don’t sit close to these plants because of those darn gnats! UGH!