Gryphon Cafe

Ordering is at the counter. Menu on the counter. The drink/food are bright out to you. Coffee is good but for us it was lukewarm warm at best. Otherwise everything else was good including parking outside.

This is a nice cafe located conveniently in downtown Wayne. It's street parking only, which isn't usually a problem. The hummus toast is very good and features local Philly muffins. They have several other local brands available in snacks and beverages too. The coffee is pretty standard to me. I don't get anything fancy, just black drip. It can get pretty crowded inside since it is such a small shop. There is another room up the stairs to the left if you're looking to hangout and work.

Service was good. Not much seating open since they were a little busy. The iced latte was really good. For some reason it tasted a lot better than the West Chester location. The latte at the West Chester location was watery and not good but this one was much much better.

Please disregard the (albeit few) bogus reviews on yelp, this cafe is consistently on point and the only one I patronize on the main line. I discovered this place years ago with my mom while visiting local thrift stores in the area. I happened to be in the area today, which is seldom for me but I made a point to visit Gryphon for a late breakfast/early lunch before an appointment. They were out of smoked salmon so i opted for a sesame bagel with hummus and tomato. Super ripe tomato sliced perfectly atop house made hummus that was expertly seasoned without garlic. I hate garlic heavy hummus so this was entirely satisfying. I love strong coffee in all forms but had had french press to begin the day so opted for an iced tea instead. The tea was black, perfectly brewed with a hint of fruit, of which i could not place but it was the perfect counterpoint to a balmy day. Other reviewers have mentioned that the cleanliness of the establishment left much to be desired but I observed the opposite. Also the baristas were professional, not too smiley (which I appreciate, having spent decades in the service industry) and were clearly enjoying the early afternoon and each-other's company. I will most certainly be back.

wanted to add a nice little update. Figured out they have little punch cards which is great for people who frequent the place. Usually the same baristas are working, so after a while they remember you/your order. Now THATS the kind of top tier friendly service I love. The kind of place where you want to become a regular. And as I mentioned before, it gives off a productive vibe. To my surprise, I have always found myself a table (thank goodness), though they do have a frequent stream of customers (and rightly so with the great service and amazing drinks). Quality is also consistent. A great spot with great people

Gryphon Cafe was one of the first coffee shops I visited when I first started drinking coffee years ago. To this day, they maintain a high level of quality and service. They even gave me a free coffee on my birthday, which was a nice surprise. :) The ambience is great, too, whether you need to get some work done or you're just meeting a friend for coffee. I'll always love Gryphon Cafe, and I highly recommend it!

My friend and I were in Devon and looking for a coffee shop to stop in the afternoon and this was one of only a few that was open late just a short drive in Wayne. From the outside the shop is beautiful big windows and lovely green trim, there are a few small tables out front. Inside there's a large counter with a pastry case, a cooler with bottled drinks, and a shelf with snacks and coffee. The menu is simple and has a illustrated chart on the different type of coffee drinks. They had a few specials and also a large list of other flavors. I went with a honey latte and it was quite possibly the best latte I've had in awhile. I got the largest size and drank it rather quickly because it was so good. Very smooth. The building is very narrow and very old with high ceilings- it's a little dingy in the sitting area - not a lot of light and because of its age it appears a little dirty. Definitely saw some bug mats which grossed me out. But the coffee bar itself was clean as were the tables. There's a beautiful back window that faces a painted brick wall. There's not much seating luckily we were able to snag one of the last tables and there were plenty people still filing in after us. This definitely must be a fave local spot as many people were set up with laptops who appeared to be stationed there for an hour or more. In addition to the coffee I ordered a strawberry rhubarb scone which was delicious and I would love to know where the pastries come from.For a good cup of coffee it's a good spot, but it might be easier to take this coffee on the go!

The coffee, espresso, teas, everything is quality. Glass jug whole milk and an espresso machine thats high grade, place is a hidden gem and the best coffee ive had in PA. This cafe blows La Colombe out of the water, and the service from the baristas was excellent. The vibe here is so home like, and with plenty of seating. Best cafe in PA!!

Excellent coffee selection and made just the way we want: strong, fast, and delectable. The staff was happy to accommodate oat milk requests and had proper ceramic mugs so we could enjoy the flavor of the coffee and not the paper cup.

Great independent coffee shop. Good Americano coffee friendly barista. Good place to visit and study