Alchemy Coffee

Came here on a Sunday morning about an hour after opening time and immediately fell in love with the interior. It's minimalistic with clean lines which bodes excellently for a study space. A good portion of the tables were already occupied, but it was very easy to get a table early in the morning although as the day progressed, it became more packed and people shared tables. I came here to get some work done and was very impressed with the amenities. There's outlets built into the ground, so every table was accessible to a charger, which is a HUGE plus as someone who likes to set up camp for several hours. The tables are also large and easily can fit two people with room to spare. I would say the majority of people were getting work done, but there was always a slow trickle of people catching up over coffee as the day progressed. Music was kept at a very acceptable volume that if you wished to rawdog it without earbuds, it would not be too overwhelming. I also appreciated that while there was some natural light that shone through, there was nothing glaring to the point where it made screens difficult to look at. I would say their coffee is splendid here and definitely worth a visit. Will be returning for some much needed work time!

This cafe is such a great workspace. There are plenty of tables and outlets, and the music isn't too loud. Their coffee was so so good; I ordered an iced vanilla bean latte and requested it to be made sweet. They made it the perfect amount of sweetness, I absolutely loved it. I will definitely be back for some cafe study days.Only downsides are they did close 30 minutes early, which isn't great if you come hoping to stay until it closes, and when I used the bathroom, I noticed a small roach on the door. It is a city so bugs are common but kinda hard to ignore against the white aesthetic.

I came to Alchemy Coffee, which is located near Rittenhouse square, with my sister. I got the fresh mint latte and I really liked it! The mint flavor was strong but not too overpowering, it complimented the espresso rly well. HOWEVER, the iced matcha latte was a huge disappointment. There was not enough matcha so the drink just tasted just plain milk. I went back to the barista to ask for an a little extra matcha but was told I would have to pay for an extra shot of matcha. She was extremely nice about it and I understand the policy. But the amount of matcha in the MATCHA latte is abysmal. So maybe stick to the coffees if you plan to come here. I will say that the interior of the coffee shop is really cute and cozy. However, we were here in the afternoon on a Saturday and it was super busy. All the tables were taken. Most people were doing their work there so we had to sit in a ledge. It also gets pretty noisy so I wouldn't not recommend coming here to do work that you really need to concentrate on/take meetings here.

My order every single coffee shop is a cold brew with oat milk and this coffee shop had a shakerato - mix of both with syrup in a shaker with the perfect proportions! It seems like a coffee shop made for people trying to get work done because there's plenty of space and lots of outlets, I really liked it and have come multiple times!

Nice, clean, and comfortable...but not necessarily my cup of coffee. (See what I did there?)Alchemy is a pretty sharp looking coffee shop. Everything seems to have a perfect angle and the same shade of white & wood stain, from the furniture to the wall art to the cups that they serve the coffee in. That's pretty cool, I cannot lie. And even though it kinda has a bit of a museum aesthetic, you'd think it wouldn't be very comfortable - but it was! I was quite happy sitting there and reading my paper.Where Alchemy falls short, in my opinion, is the lack of privacy. This seems a little weird to suggest since it is a coffee shop with multiple areas for seating and people are constantly in and out, so there isn't really an expectation of privacy. However, I am a little hard of hearing (ask my girlfriend), and I could hear every single word of every conversation that was being had in the shop. It's a little off-putting and distracting. I suppose this is the drawback to a small coffee shop, but there are worse things.Also, the drip coffee wasn't very good, I don't think. It tastes very watered down, but the price was about what you'd expect. I did enjoy my latte, however. Really well made.I'd go back to Alchemy but it wouldn't be my first choice.

Cute little coffee shop in center city. I walked into this place expecting it to be crowded. It was empty with only a few fellow work from home individuals. On initial view this place is super white. Everything from tables to furniture is white. The place also has a CBD wellness shop which is interesting. I got my drip coffee from a nice lady up front. It is weird that the creamer and such isn't next to the lids. She left room for milk in my container but the milk is on a different side of the bar compared to the lids for the cup (I'm still confused as to why?!). The coffee is a bit too bitter for my tastes and there isn't much food options available at this coffee shop except for basic pastries and baked goods.

Good coffee in a super-stylish setting. They are popular, which means the line can make it feel a bit cramped. I feel like I'm standing over the people sitting at a table--because I am.But they make a good espresso, and the cold brew is some of the best in the city. Their ceramics used for in-house drinks are super-cool. Lots of people lingering and working. There are some outside tables, which I've enjoyed.

I thought I have been hitting up really great java spots here in Philly but this one, this one here is a winner. The vibe is clean, bright with minimalist decor. It reminded me of the coffee shops in Seoul, Korea. Lots of UPenn students working on their laptops here as well as locals. I love mint and the word Shakerato intrigued me...Fresh Mint Shakerato it is. While I waited for my drink, I looked up what a Shakerato was. It is a chilled espresso drink that is shaken in a tumbler for 15 seconds along with ice cubes and simple syrup. The espresso part becomes frothy. The thick froth floats on top when poured. This is perfect on a hot summer day. It's weird for me to say but this is the most "refreshing" and unique coffee drink I have ever had. It's chilled like a cocktail and gave it a seltzer feel. The frothy part reminded me of an egg cream soda. I LOVED EVERY SIP!!I couldn't help but notice their cool logo. It's a motif of the Adinkra heart symbol for Sankofa. Sankofa is part of the Twi language of Ghana. They used Sankofa Gold House Blend. It's a balanced, robust flavor that pairs very well with any milk options or by itself. Please support this local Black-owned business. Seriously the BEST COFFEE in Philly. Their strong 5 solid stars on Yelp speaks for itself.

Leaving a 1-start review because of ridiculous management policy. My wife went to buy coffee and a pastry today and a person outside asked her for a coffee. Wife goes inside and the barista tells her she can't buy the person outside anything because "we can't allow that". You mean being kind to someone who asked for something simple? Absolutely Shameful policy + people can buy whatever they want and give it to whoever they want. Ps, wife smartly said no and then gave the person a coffee and pastry.

Have to say I'm not quite on the Alchemy train yet. As a budding coffee snob I stopped by this place the other week to check it out. The decor and general vibe isn't my cup of tea (or coffee), it feels sterile and soulless. There also wasn't nearly enough room to stand comfortably waiting for your coffee if there were a lot of people working at the tables. My biggest gripe was why are the coffee lids so far away from where you receive your coffee? I had to carefully maneuver there without spilling my hot coffee without a lid. The coffee itself was absolutely lovely, I got one of the house blends and I had no complaints there. I just wish they'd improve the actual space.