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Best coffee for tired dads in Philadelphia

13 curated specialty roasters in Philadelphia, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.

13 top specialty coffee roasters in philadelphia, US, ranked by nri.

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    evermore coffee roasters

    evermore coffee roasters is an independent specialty coffee roaster and café located in the historic riverfront town of burlington, new jersey.

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    backyard beans coffee company - lansdale

    the smell hits you before you even push through the door on west main street.

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    herman's coffee

    the thing about herman's coffee on south 3rd street is how it gets under your skin.

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    càphê roasters

    the numbers tell part of the story at càphê roasters: 4.8 out of 5 stars from 319 reviews, tucked into the fishtown area on j street.

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    stolen sun craft brewing and roasting company

    when you need a place that takes coffee seriously without the pretense, stolen sun craft brewing and roasting company delivers exactly that.

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    old city coffee

    old city coffee roasts beans like it matters.

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    char & stave

    char & stave roasts with intention, and you can feel that in how seriously the place is taken by people who drink a lot of coffee.

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    black n brew

    black n brew takes its roasting seriously, and you can feel that in how the coffee holds up over time.

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    wake coffee

    wake coffee sits on south main street in ambler like it's always been there, which feels right for a roaster that gets the fundamentals so consistently correct.

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    nook bakery & coffee bar

    and then you remember why philly's coffee scene keeps surprising people.

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    caphe roasters

    caphe roasters understands vietnamese coffee completely.

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    speakeasy coffee company

    main street in pennsburg isn't exactly philadelphia's coffee epicenter, but that's precisely why speakeasy coffee company feels so vital.

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    bean2bean coffee company

    ...and bean2bean proves that point exactly.

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Questions, answered

Where is the best coffee in Philadelphia?

evermore coffee roasters tops our Philadelphia list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 13 curated specialty roasters in the city.

How many specialty coffee roasters are in Philadelphia?

13 curated specialty roasters in Philadelphia make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.

What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?

Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.

Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.