I get it, Sundays are busy for places specializing in breakfast and coffee. But to expect a paying customer to bus their own table and get in line again for a refill fo coffee for a buck is asking too much. Not to mention the breakfast sandwich we did receive tasted like it had been sitting and waiting for some time. Therefore, I guess the answer is; there will be two less people on Sundays.
We needed a good breakfast before doing our tour of Phily. Came by OCF Coffee. I ordered the vegan omelette which was somewhat crumbly but tasty. Came with lots of veggies, more than I could eat. Coffee was pretty good. Lots of seating if you want to have your coffee and do some work, WiFi was decent.
Super nice cafe with great food.
The converted garage exudes a pleasant atmosphere, the portions are quite generous, the price is also quite appropriate. If you want to eat here should definitely consider more time, since it can happen once, that you have to wait a little longer for the food (about 15 minutes). But the food is fresh and you can taste it!
Definitely worth a visit.
Great local spot to grab a coffee, a bite and wifi. They used to have matcha, which was really great.
The cappuccino reminded me more of a flat white than a cappuccino, but that was completely fine becauseI really wanted a flat white anyways.
The lay out is open and inviting. They had all of the garage-style doors open when I was there.
The free Wifi worked well.
I didn't eat anything, but there were a number of vegan/veg/gluten-free/etc. options. Quick note: The kitchen closes a few hours before the cafe does.
Almost every time we going to town we stop by. Great coffee and food.
Not very customer centric. They use La Colombe coffee, which in my opinion is bad coffee. Overall, the breakfast sandwiches are good, however they nickel and dime you for every thing on the sandwich and extras.
Spacious, beautiful coffee shop in fun area of town. Vegan treats available.
Good coffee, decent food but not many options. Can get crowded quick but has outdoor seating which is great in these covid times. Great space to hang out and work or meet up after a night out of drinking in Fairmount. Also great space to people watch or take in the great view of Eastern State Penitentiary.
Excellent food spread, but can get loud - remember to bring headphones if you want to get work done.
Decent coffee (la colombe), plenty of space. Awful breakfast sandwiches. No pork products. Got a hockey puck of overcooked beef sausage that literally had my jaw tired from chewing it.
Food is alright, but it's a great study spot in an even better location!
Quick stop before a meeting. Excellent place to setup for some work, and the coffee and food is good too!
Great place to have brunch, study, stop for coffee or a quick bite
Such a great find! Fresh, tasty food and good coffee. Friendly, helpful staff. I recommend the hummus OCF makes their own bagel chips in house! So good. Also, this place is right across from the Eastern Pennsylvania State Penitentiary, so if you re a tourist (like me), you ll appreciate that this coffee shop is convenient to a fun tourist destination!
Visited on a Wednesday I think. Looking forward to coming back with my coworkers. The bill was fair for the quality of the food.
The ruben I ordered was pretty amazing, can't wait to try more off the menu.
Got the salmon sandwich on a cinnamon raisin bagel. It was a little tasteless, but overall not bad. The coffee was decent as well. Came to about $9 for the sandwich and 16 oz. coffee. The outdoor seating is nice, right on Fairmount Ave, directly across from the Eastern State Penitentiary.
Love this place! It is great for a quick bite. Or stop and hang out to enjoy the people watching.
The coffee is great and the tables are great to get work done. Almost feels like a classroom since there are many small tables in lines. Would highly recommend.
Great place for coffee and breakfast. Build your own egg sandwich. Food came out fast, good fresh ingredients. Casual Cafe atmosphere with better than average food. Gluten free and vegan options.
Don't skip breakfast!
Great coffee, great atmosphere, never had the food but always looks delicious
I have been twice, and both times the coffee has been atrocious. I wish i could post a pic of the iced coffee i got there, after 20minutes of sitting, i was the same color and clarity as beer piss. And i was really hoping the first time was a fluke... :(
Went here on a visit to see my friend and they were the nicest! I loved talking to the people here and getting a bagel! It was great!!! Thanks
Fast service. I had pancakes that were hard to cut left on grill too long.
This is a medium space cafe. The normal coffee is very strong. I had to use extra milk and cream. They also have public restroom. There are also different kind of chips, cakes and drinks which are also good.
I love the coffee here, and it's a very modern place. Not extremely pricey, and I go here every time I have a group project, and the service is good.
Delicious coffee and hot chocolate. Good service and plenty of seating
Great coffee, tea, and dessert. I love the strawberry shortcake.
Some very very bad service and hard cakes. Asked for "dine in" multiple times yet still got paper cups and only one ceramic plate for 2 cakes. Gave up asking, wish we had just turned around and left. Will not be back.
We went looking for a vegan friendly place where we could sit down eat and do work on our laptop and we found it. They even have vegan cream cheese! The staff was friendly and accommodating.
The place is large and has lots of tables. If you are in a group you can rearrange the tables to suit your needs. Keep in mind that outlets are scarce.
My boyfriend is still raving about the vegan pancakes that we had. My tofu scramble was on point and that is some high quality thick toast in that photo. We will definitely eat there again.
OCF coffeehouse is right across from the eastern state penitentiary. Once we were finished with breakfast we took the audio tour of ESP.
I was craving a lox bagel for a while now & came across this cafe! I couldn't be more satisfied with the sandwich & the prices were fair! I had the everything bagel & ir tastes very fresh & the lox was the right amount of smokiness! Plus, they make freshly baked goodies!This place is definitely a little hidden gem!
Got a lavender latte here and it was fantastic just the right amount of sweet without it being overpowering.
My favorite cafe! I feel comfortable everytime i visit there. Not only because of their lovely staffs, but also a calm clear environment. I feel a friendly environment, really good to study and also so clean! And oh my god, I can't tell how good the quality satisfied me everytime I bought latte, coffee and coconut maccarons. Everytime i have time after school I definitely go there.
Spacious, busy cafe that is friendly for those who want to study/work, if you don't mind the noise. Good location and decent coffee. I can't speak about the food though.
Great space with good coffee, tea and food. It is great to come here and have plenty of space to spread out and get some work done while enjoying a coffee.
Convenient, good coffee and fruit smoothies, and I don't know who bakes them but the shortbread cookies are amazing.
Wasn't impressed. I thought the barista taking the order was a bit condescending and rude. I would expect someone in customer service to go a little further out of their way to be friendly and make their customers feel welcomed.
The food wasn't great either. The egg on the bagel sandwich was dripping in way too much butter or oil or whatever they may cook it in. I ended up throwing most of it away as the egg didn't taste like an egg but rather more like grease.
Great atmosphere for getting work done (although sometimes a little loud during peak hours). Outlets on the walls are great for working on a laptop. Great food and good lattes.
Overpriced and pretentious. 12 bucks for a coffee and breakfast sandwich.
Not sure how they can be "stingy" will WiFi when the password is written on the counter in front of the register (also it never changes).
Decent coffee, nice space, solid internet but it can get crowded
Great coffee shop, great food, HORRIBLE parking. Your best bet would be to Uber or lyft there.
I loved this place... the vibe and the vegan options were great! I would definitely recommend it.
We are new to the neighborhood and love a good cappuccino. This location is great and the design is nice. Like several restaurants and coffee shops in Fairmount, the windows and sidewalks need a good deep cleaning.
This was a nice relaxing place to drink some hot chocolate and warm up after touring Eastern State on a cold, rainy day. This is directly across the street from Eastern State so stop here before or after your walk through the historical prison.
Great tea! Open, light yet uncomfortable seats. Great for wifi but can't work because the music is loud, dark and distracting.
Celery big coffee shop. Lots of students where working. Also have some cute pastries. Also conveniently right in front of the penitentiary. Just in case you need a quick fix
Order Chef s Marc Chicken Sandwich and Cafe. You can choose chips or salad for the set and choose salad.
By the way, the croissant sandwich in the word-of-mouth photograph was not on the menu, but was made by ordering it yourself. I am sorry that the croissant was sold out when I visited.
Decent coffee but not for the aficionado. Brunch was very overpriced and underwhelming. Wife had a great toasted croissant with egg and beef bacon she loved. My pankackes (3 for $7) were not the kind I ordered and were chewy. Sidewalk seating was nice, but once the manager who decided to smoke next to the basement steps ( yes, less than 10" from both doorways and not less than 5" from our table) it was not.
Overall great place!
Stopped by for Coffee. Latte was spot on! Decided to try because, why not, right? Those were pretty good as well, was hoping for a little more fluff, but still deserving of 5 star.
The staff seemed very friendly and the atmosphere here was pretty chill.
Mostly people working on their mobile devices (which if that's what you're looking for, definitely the right place as well).
Great coffee and food including Veg & Vegan.
Killer desserts.
Spacious and clean. Huge, garage-door sized open-air windows in good weather.
Free WiFi. Really nice staff.
Nice spot, good food, pastries and coffee. Big tables in and outside, good for studying. Good wifi.
Only complaint: bad espresso. Probably using the wrong blend.
Freshly made sandwiches and smooth square one coffee makes for an excellent, if pricey, experience
Good place to work with WiFi available, calendar of in venue and nearby events on the wall, lots of seating - both indoor and outdoor. Coffee is good. I spent about 2 hrs here doing some work with a colleague, it's quiet with plenty of table space and outlets. The food being delivered to tables around us looked good as well.
Great coffee, though not the most extensive menu. Staff are incrediblely friendly and considerate, so please tip well! Contactless ordering and pickup currently, and you don't need to go inside to order; greatly appreciated in these times. Didn't get any food, but the cold brew was robust and smooth on the palate
Awesome coffee shop with great views of the old penitentiary and great garage-door-like windows which open on nice days. One of the best coffee shops in Philly.
Had breakfast here and enjoyed it very much. It took us a couple of minutes to find a seat but it worked out in the end. The coffee is very good and so were the buttermilk pancakes! Just make sure to ask for real maple syrup if you want it, as breakfast syrup is the default.
Cute coffee shop! Lots of space to sit. Can be a little cramped when full, but the food and drinks are phenomenal!! Love the environment and the friendly staff! I go here to do work, chat with old friends, or just have some me time. Highly recommend!
Good breakfast sandwiches (if not slightly overpriced). Not a huge fan of the tempeh bacon but that could just be me as a friend liked it.
My second time at OCF and I really didn't like it this time. I ask for hot coffee and I got it after 10-15min and not hot. the thing that more problematic its the internet, work for 15min and then disconnect again and again.. not possible to work like that. before I order I ask the lady if the internet work and she say yes.
Great place! Even during the shut down of indoor service. Got iced coffee and sat outside at a table on the sidewalk
Great place! Good food and music! Love The ambiance. They have wifi and lots of tables if you need to work on your computer for a while. A bit pricey but it's worth it
Incredible coffee house with a lot of room. A lot of students go here so it's usually very quiet.
Great working space but food and drink were pitched because they were so bad
Solid midday place. Good for studying and informal meetings.
We had a great experience! I had a smoothie called the penitentiary which I suggest to others and all the other coffee we ordered was delicious as was the food. I like the atmosphere and crowd but also its proximity to Eastern State Penitentiary giving you a beautiful view of the prison.
Forgot bacon on an egg and cheese, long wait, lukewarm food. Also $4 for a cold brew...no thx
I had breakfast here a few times with family and friends. The servers here are just wonderful and have great memories it seems. The location is also great!
It's a spacious coffee house which I enjoy spending sometime every weekend to get some studies done. Staffs are nice and it usually isn't hard to find a seat
When you order the Draft Latte, the first thing you notice is that the ice sinks to the bottom. This is super weird because ice always floats. Well I just drank one, and the reason the ice sinks is because the draft latte is nothing but foam. So don't order that glass of disappointment
Great place to start a day of sightseeing in Philly! Egg sandwiches are awesome, croissants are fluffy and the coffee rocks too!
Here you can- Do all you would do at a cafe/ coffee shop, but with plenty of space for large groups along the long communal tables. Plus be able to grab breakfast or lunch!
- Former Loyal Mugshot customer reviewing-
I'm always a little reluctant at this location bc its nostalgic for me... many days spent here back when I was homeschooling my son and it use to be Mugshot.. and now it's something else.
So my ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is tragic and 5 is Ouwww terrific!
Overall ratings- 4.5 stars
Customer service- 5 stars
Cleanliness- 4 stars
Cortado- 4.5 stars
Pastry options- 5 stars
Food- 4.5 lunch every time.
Cafe experience- 4.5 stars. Plenty of space, great work environment, not too noisy, but not a snooze fest. I do wish they had lounge seating options tho like they do at South street
Ambiance- 4 stars. Great for getting work done, especially in groups!
Decor- 4.5 stars Great for a cafe. Efforts were clearly made.
My friends and I were looking for a warm and relaxing place before visiting terror behind the wall.:) OCF coffee house fit us perfectly. It's located right in front of the haunted house. The place is cozy with variety of food and drink choices. I would recommend to try their almond tea. Also, we've got our cappuccinos with very cute pictures on them.
It was an interesting little spots, I would not say it was so wonderful, but decent if you desire a meal to eat. When I first came in and sat down at the table in the back room, I waited for about 15 minutes and realize something must be wrong when no one came over to take our order. After asking one of the employees at the front, I was told that you must place your orders up front pick up a number after paying for your order, and put it on your table and await your food to be delivered to your table. There are no signs anywhere to designate how this process works. I mentioned this to the employee up front that my suggestion would be to have a sign up that says place orders and proceed to sit at table and wait for food to be delivered once prepared, her response to me was, people don't read signs. I definitely don't agree with that at all. They actually have a host counter of some sort with menus on it at the entrance of the restaurant to give you the idea that someone is supposed to come over and great you, but when nobody did, I assumed you just sit down by yourself and wait for someone to come over and take your order. I was wrong! A lot to say about a small cafe in the city, but this was my experience this morning. My only suggestion would be to be a bit more organized, or even say hello to people upon entering your restaurant letting customers know how this process works, since you feel signs are not a good idea, because people don't read them, which I 100% disagree with. Have a blessed day.....
I visited this coffee shop frequently until I discovered a mouse there. It was brought to management's attention, but I will not be visiting again. Also, the prices are a little ridiculous.
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