The calmest spot for breakfast in Old City, Menagerie Coffee’s quaint little outpost offers solid standard drip coffee options with beans from Philadelphia’s own Elixr and Dogwood Coffee Co., whose Neon blend is the house roast and is particularly full of depth. Those complement the array of bakery items on the rotating menu, like a hearty breakfast sandwich with an array of add-ons, pastries from Mighty Bread Co., and extra-large cookies baked in-house. In an area saturated with coffee shops, Menagerie offers a top-quality standard cup and a warm space off busy Market Street.
While the back of the Old City cafe is usually packed, keep an eye open for the window seat, with an incredible view across Market and Third, a great place to people-watch tourists and residents.
In a rush to your craft meetup? You can order Menagerie’s drip coffee in a to-go box that serves 10 to 12 people, cups and accoutrements included.