The Green Line Cafe

Dope little place. Great ambiance, friendly staff, and good tea. I'll definitely be back.My only complaint about these hipster coffee shops is how expensive they are. This isn't a knock on Green Line Cafe specifically, but all cafes/coffee shops of the same ilk. Generally find the prices to be a little high.Will that prevent me from coming back? It won't. I'm not buying dinner, I'm just buying a tea, so it ain't gonna break me, and I liked it! So I will return.

Came here on a Sunday morning and it was fairly busy with people coming in and out. The service was great and fast. My friends and I did enjoy our drinks. I wouldn't go for any of their specials that they have posted up outside the cafe, better to go with staples (my friend wasn't the biggest fan of their specialty drink that she got). Though, I think there are other surrounding cafes that you can go to for better food. The cafe itself is nice and in the back of the cafe there is an area with windows and beautiful lighting, would definitely love to come back here and chill and read a book sometime.

If you want to hear employees talk behind your back, then this is the place. Excuse me for tipping 25% on a plain croissant ($3.25 + $0.75), since their default tip screen is $1, $2, and $3 instead of percentages like the location on Baltimore Ave (kudos to them). As soon as I picked up my pastry - which doesn't even rival Costco's or Sam's Club - the two people behind the counter started talking about how they try to be extra nice to get that $2 tip and that I was essentially being petty for putting in the effort to do a "low" custom tip instead. Yes, the vibes are that rancid. I apologize for even tipping, in that case. Also, the wooden bench I sat on is very wobbly. Every time another person moved on the bench, it could be felt, and I mean every time. I really wanted to give them a chance because they have cosy seating (sofa chairs, couches, and padded benches), but now I regret even trying. They gotta fix the energy, food, and furniture in there.

With so many Green Line Cafe's in the area, they're all pretty decent. Got an iced mocha per usual and it was eh. The service was pretty quick but the drink felt watered-down, the espresso was weak, and the chocolate didn't really add anything but a stale-ish cocoa taste. Tried one of their empanadas and it was decent, but there's definitely better places around. Love the study area however. Super spacious, filled with greenery, and great for doing work. Come here for the vibes but less so for the coffee.

Great coffee and vegan options. Friendly staff. Perfect place to sit and study or read a book.

I decided to try this Green Line Cafe because it was a little off of Penn's campus and it was such a disappointing experience. I ordered a mocha and when the cashier charged me, he was eyeing at me to see whether I'd tip. When I decided not to, he made a very snarky and sarcastic comment and said "Thanks for that. I live off of tip but no big deal." I was actually about to leave a tip in cash but after that comment and attitude, absolutely not. I watched as he did the same thing towards other customers. The barista also purposefully blasted the music after I sat down, which was very petty and childish. The barista created an extremely uncomfortable and hostile environment. Tipping is not obligatory and customers can choose whether or not to tip and how much. I understand the frustrations that come with working in the food service industry. But if you treat customers as rude as you did, not only will you not be tipped but you turn people away from your store. You're turning away people who can potentially become regulars and big-tippers. Besides the rude employee, the mocha I ordered was very watery and I barely tasted the espresso. My friend also said her coffee was super sour and it wasn't drinkable. She drank half of it and couldn't finish the drink. I read through other Yelp reviews and apparently this isn't the first time that this happened at the store-- multiple different employees have received comments for being rude when a customer decides not to tip. This was an incredibly disappointing experience and I won't be coming back unless there's a drastic change in the employee's attitudes.

I love Green Line Cafe. They have awesome teas, sandwiches, and baked goods. I love that their selection is 50/50 vegan/non-vegan. My favorite sandwiches are The Steve and the Sweet Potato burrito. The Steve has delicious marinated tofu with tomato and spicy aioli on ciabatta bread. The sweet potato burrito is filled with kale, black beans, and creamy aioli. Both are super savory and sweet! I love that they carry Dottie's Donuts too! You literally can't go wrong with any flavor. All are delicious. Recently I tried a sourdough pretzel from them and wow that was amazing too!This cafe is very spacious and has tons of space to work/chat.

This place is right on the line of being a great coffee shop. I got the cafe mocha and it was decent, nothing special. The staff was very friendly and the overall space was really great for working. Wifi was generally pretty fast (was free, just had to ask). Also liked that the bathrooms were gender neutral and kept pretty clean. Overall it definitely did aGREE(N) with me.

Hard to customize the flavor of the drinks you want. Or at least, I've not like their tea lattes very much, and I keep trying. Definitely cozy with all the options for seating, but I've tried several drinks here and I'm not sure the price justifies the product. They actually have wifi, which works pretty well, so that's a good way to get out of the house and get some work done. The baked goods and sandwiches are about average for a coffee shop, except Green Line has done vegan and vegetarian options which is a necessity for these parts. Overall, nothing crazy about this place, but they keep a clean bathroom and every time I walk by, I see a few of the same regulars chilling around. Lots of students, it seems, and near a lot of restaurants. With more people in line, service can be super slow, so unless you come at off hours, expect a wait in the cramped area up near the counter when you walk in.

This is my local coffee shop and I love the time I spend there. They have amazing iced teas that I often get in the summer, and make a killer mocha and chai tea latte for when I have a coffee craving.I like that this location has ample seating so there's usually a place to get work done. Also, the jerk chicken sandwich with the Sriracha ketchup hits the spot. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming!