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Philly has no shortage of Starbucks. Still, the coolest sources for
a caffeine fix are its independent coffee shops.
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 Chief among cafes is the Rittenhouse Square
outpost of Philadelphia roaster
La Colombe, where
bohemian artists, society dowagers, university students, big-wig
attorneys, ballerinas and bike messengers mix over the East
Coast’s best espresso.
www.lacolombe.com.
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Fair trade coffees and completely edgy art
are for sale at hipster-driven, one-year-old Chapterhouse,
just a block from South Philly’s Italian Market.
www.chapterhouse.cafe.org.
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Deeper into South Philly, cozy, quirky
Benna’s Cafe provides respite from the crowds at Pat’s and
Geno’s cheesesteak stands with floral teas and thick,
pre-sweetened cappuccinos.
www.bennascafe.com.
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 Tucked along narrow, historic Church Street
is serene Old City Coffee, another small-batch, superior
quality roaster.
www.oldcitycoffee.com.
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If you want to see what Philadelphia’s
future looks like, head to the Rocket Cat Café in
Fishtown, just north of uber-trendy Northern Liberties.
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Bryn Mawr’s new MilkBoy Coffee
is a trendy suburban spot located inside the Bryn Mawr Film
Institute where coffee lovers can chill and listen to live
music.
www.milkboycoffee.com.
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New Hope’s Organic Coffee Bar is a haven for artsy types.
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