Pilgrim Roasters

Walking into Pilgrims brought back so much nostalgia. It's been a few years since I visited regularly (as a student & wfh employee) but it's easy to tell not much has changed. Pilgrims is still a solid coffee shop and it's ran by the same smiling face behind the counter. Overall this place has great coffee, pastries and a casual ambiance that's perfect for people to get some work done. They've continued to offer more food & drink options that include prepackaged grab & go snacks like granola bars or chocolate milk. They also sell their coffee beans and some other coffee & non coffee related nicknacks.As for my initial review, I'm happy to report my tastebuds have matured and I don't need a million sugary drink options to be satisfied with a coffee shop. Pilgrims does have a larger menu with the option to add flavor to just about anything now but I wouldn't come to pilgrims looking for an elaborate seasonal "designer" latte with toppings. They might make a seasonal drink but i don't think it'll have as much sugar as some other shops that sell diabetes in a cup

Spacious place to get coffee and meet up with friends or do some reading. They have a lot of different kinds of coffee. Service is great too.

This is the best coffee shop in the area. Quick, reasonable, amazing coffee, what more could you want? The seating area is on the smaller side but most people get coffees to go so seating wasn't a problem. One thing lacking here is the pastries/food which I think they could improve on.

Cute coffee shop with a small but nice selection of pastries. I ordered a peach danish that was very delicious and not too sweet. I also got their seasonal latte which was a maple cinnamon. The coffee itself was very good but the flavor didn't have much maple, which was a little disappointing. There are a good number of tables and it was easy to find seating when we arrived around 10, though by the time we were leaving all the tables were full. Service was good and quick

This place makes and brews their own coffee and you can tell by the quality that they invest a lot of time and effort into it. I got hooked on their coffee while studying for an exam there and now purchase their coffee beans for my own home brewing. I do wish they had more food options but I don't mind that the focus is more on the coffee. The baristas are always knowledgable and able to help you with any questions you may have about the coffee.

There's plenty of seating and I would recommend working from here as it doesn't seem noisy. Since it's at the end of Main Street, there's a good amount of available street parking. The prices on the menu are not up to date with what they charge you even though the menu is written in chalk. I got an Americano which was way too watered down!

When there is an overflow at Valero this might be a good spot to turn to a little further down on Main Street. Solid cappuccino. See pics for menu and pastries.

Pretty simple menu, coffee flavor was good! I tried their iced coffee with milk. The iced coffee only comes in one size.

We just moved to the neighborhood, which is a stressful experience, capped by the question of where, oh where, to find great coffee. I've been spoiled the last many years by a coffee shop in my old neighborhood, run by a truly brilliant roaster who's become a good friend. I'm addicted to the espressos they make at his shop, and have resigned myself to paying nearly $30/lb for his beans, because they're that good. So I asked for recommendations on the Manayunk FB group, and someone led me here. Thank you, kind stranger. Pilgrim is exactly my kind of place. They cater to a broader audience that likes their milk drinks, but don't turn their back on us espressoheads who like it simple. They understand the beauty of a light-roasted single-origin bean handled with care from the farm to your belly. The two espressos I've had so far were in the same league as my beloved old shop. As a bonus, the barista was friendly and knowledgable, and the space is open and inviting. I like that the roastery is right on the premises, in the background, looking cool. Complaints? The beans are freakin' expensive. Even more expensive than the ones at my old haunt, and that's in Brooklyn, where a parking space costs as much as a Philly house. But you should know that I'm shaking my fist not at Pilgrim, but at the world economy and climate change. Coffee is only going to get more expensive. I'm starting to think of it as a luxury product, not as a daily fuel. Which is sad ... I'd like to drink Pilgrim's coffee every day. And speaking of climate change horrors, I really hope they don't get washed downriver by the next flood.

Disclaimer: I can't comment on the coffee as I don't drink coffee and lately have turned to drinking tea. This place has a really great ambience. I liked the working air conditioner during peak high temps and also the spaciousness. The wi-fi was strong and working. The barista was very friendly and my tea and muffin were great. I will say that it was bit pricey for a small chamomile tea and a muffin, in total it ran me close to $8. Also while I did find an accommodating seat inside-- most of the chairs are narrowed and not the best for those of us with wider hips leaving you with very few seating options if you want to stick around and hang out indoors. That said, it's a very pleasant vibe here. I would return.