☕ Your guide to Philly coffee shops

🏟️ Chinatown to Sixers: Show Us The Money

The Chinatown Development Corporation drafted a $163 million list of demands if lawmakers ultimately give the green light to the proposed arena adjacent to Chinatown. John Chin, leader of the corporation, describes the project as “detrimental” to the neighborhood. [🔒The Inquirer, 🎧 City Cast Philly]

📱 Philadelphian Creates New App for Queer Community

After having a difficult time finding fellow LGBTQ+ members in her community, Sophia Schiaroli created the Cherry Social app with curated events designed to bring the queer community together. [CBS]

❌ Proposal: Ban Cars and Vans from Providing Substance Abuse Services in Kensington

A bill in City Council would restrict mobile providers from offering food, medical care, and harm reduction services to those experiencing homelessness or addiction in Kensington. This proposed legislation would ban providers from operating out of cars and vans in the neighborhood, given the disruption it allegedly causes the rest of the community. [Philly Tribune]

🏫 Philly Teachers Resign, Sue After Pro-Palestine Controversy

In May, three teachers at Baldi Middle School in Bustleton resigned after being punished for allowing students to create and display pro-Palestine posters. The teachers have now filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. [The Intercept]

Philly seemingly has a coffee shop on every corner. The City Cast Philly team recently met up at Mr. Rabbit, one of the city’s newest coffee shops, to dish on the various kinds of settings you can sip that cortado in the city.

Here’s a guide to even more places to caffeinate in Philly:

TO DO WORK

Green Line Cafe

📍Clark Park, Queen Village, Center City, Powelton Village, Walnut Hill

All five locations are prime for locking in and getting some work done. With ample seating and food offerings like a breakfast burrito, you can sit in one of these family-owned locations and knock out that to-do list.

Good Karma Cafe

📍Broad Street, Fitler Square, Society Hill

With ample seating (both indoor and outdoor options) and organic/fair trade coffee, it’s easy to work from these cafes – especially given the cheery, light green decor and late closing times.

FOR A DATE

Mighty Bread Co.

📍South Philly

While the star is the bread, Mighty Bread also offers a variety of espresso drinks like a salted maple latte and espresso tonic. Bring a date and grab some artisan avocado toast while hanging out on the outdoor patio as the cozy smells of baking bread lingers from inside.

Anthony’s Italian Coffee and Chocolate Shop

📍Italian Market

This fourth-generation coffee and chocolate shop is the perfect place to grab something sweet along with a classic Italian espresso. Afterward take a walk down historic South 9th Street to round out a perfect romantic afternoon. To learn more about the history of Anthony’s, check out this episode of City Cast Philly.

ROASTED IN PHILLY

ReAnimator Coffee

📍Fishtown, South Philly, Cedar Park, Port Richmond, South Kensington

ReAnimator Coffee sells single-origin, blended, and instant coffee at its shops but also via home delivery from its roastery in South Kensington. Check out its website for build-your-own coffee subscriptions that can be delivered right to your door.

Old City Coffee

📍Reading Terminal Market, Old City

This business has been a staple in the Philly coffee scene since 1985, known for roasting “tiny batch” Arabica beans. The cafe ensures freshness by sending out beans no later than 48 hours after roasting them at its location in Reading Terminal Market.

Persimmon Coffee

📍Kensington

This independent coffee roaster is a wonderful place to sip your coffee. Persimmon gives you reasons to keep coming back – it sells a new single-origin coffee each month.