My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Today I would like to share a place I've mentioned many times in previous blog posts about my favorite coffee spot, Old City Coffee.
I love this place because it's privately owned and feels like I'm walking into a country store, where everyone who works there is consistently welcoming, helpful, and has a smile on their face.
From their website:
"We are a one hundred percent Philadelphia-metro operated business with a dedicated, knowledgeable staff here to help you choose varieties, roasts, and brewing techniques."
Since discovering this spot years ago, I can't tell you the last time I've been to a Starbucks. I enjoy dark-roasted coffee just as much as the next guy. However, over the years, Starbucks coffee tasted like burnt black toast. And I also no longer care for the vibe in Starbucks. Its extreme "woke" cultural politics are causing many of its stores to close in this city, and other cities in America.
So now Old City Coffee has become my main coffee jam. My friend Kelly and I will often meet up and hang out there for a few hours, catching up on each other's lives.
Besides their excellent coffee, I love where they are in Old City, tucked away on a charming cobblestone side street named Church Street.
I mean, really, how delightful is this street?...
I cherish streets like this because they contain the history of Philadelphia. You can feel it emanating from the buildings. Cities in the Northeast all seem to have that gritty lived-in feel, mixing the past with the present.
Imperfection is perfection to me...
I borrowed this next photograph from their website to give you an idea of what it looks like when you walk in...
Barrels of various coffee beans, ready to grind for your coffee maker. The smell is heavenly!...
They also have a cafe area where you can drink your coffee indoors; offering free Wi-Fi...
Every few months, they will highlight the artwork of local artists like this one - a collection of sepia drawings on plates by Irene Frenkel. I was there the day she hung her artwork on the walls. Each piece is made with ink that resembles spilled coffee. I think they are soooo cool!...
When the weather is nice I like sitting outside. Right here...
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Have a fantastic rest of your week, everyone! 💖
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