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Best Cafés in University City

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A photo of The Board and Brew Philadelphia restaurant
4.5
Awesome(23)
$$$$
• Café • University City
Booked 6 times today
Great experience. Easy to make reservations for a party of 8 to eat and play DnD. Serve and staff were great and food was awesome.
A photo of Bucatini Caffe restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(316)
$$$$
• Café • East Passyunk Avenue
Booked 11 times today
Fantastic experience all around - apps, entree, dessert, service!!! All 10/10! This is a hidden gem!
A photo of Tria Rittenhouse restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(533)
$$$$
• Café • Rittenhouse Square
Booked 27 times today
Great atmosphere for catching up with a dear friend of two. I love knowing in a cozy inviting place with good drinks and food but not having to shout to communicate. Did not disappoint!
A photo of Vernick Coffee Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(339)
$$$$
• Café • Center City
Booked 5 times today
My go-to business lunch spot. Great service, coffee, food and ambiance. Thanks!
A photo of Akwaaba Tea Salon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(146)
$$$$
• Café • West Philadelphia
Booked 1 time today
We had a great time at Akwaaba Tea Salon. The food was fabulous and the service was impeccable. It was like we were having tea in the hostesses’ home! While there were numerous teas to choose from we all had the tea recommended by our hostess, great choice. In addition to great food and service the conversation were entertaining and we were given recommendations of where to eat and places o visit. Can’t wait to go back!
A photo of Baby's Kusina and Market restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(92)
$$$$
• Café • Brewerytown
Absolutely great experience. Such delicious homey food with great hospitality and service. Cannot recommend this place enough!!!!!!!!
A photo of Burrata - Havertown restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1464)
$$$$
• Café • Havertown
Booked 8 times today
Great food. Warm welcoming staff. A neighborhood gem
A photo of Neos Americana restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(204)
$$$$
• Café • Conshohocken
Booked 11 times today
Excellent food and service. This is our new favorite place.
A photo of The Bread Room restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(5)
$$$$
• Café • Center City
Booked 1 time today
Fabulous experience at The Bread Room! I recently took a workshop here and absolutely loved it. Instructor Kyle, the head baker, was amazing—super knowledgeable, encouraging, and great at guiding everyone through the process. We got completely hands-on and learned how to make three incredible sourdough discard recipes: breadsticks (grissini), soda bread, and crackers. The entire class was fun, informative, and delicious. They provided snacks right when we arrived, and there were beverages available to purchase during the session. The vibe was incredibly friendly and low-key, and the best part was getting to take home everything we made! I would definitely take another class here and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great baking workshop.

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  • Mark
    Philadelphia County •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 22, 2026
    Great atmosphere for catching up with a dear friend of two. I love knowing in a cozy inviting place with good drinks and food but not having to shout to communicate. Did not disappoint!
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    Tria Rittenhouse$$$$• Wine Bar• Rittenhouse Square
    •
    4.8
  • Meighan
    Philadelphia County •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 21, 2026
    Fantastic experience all around - apps, entree, dessert, service!!! All 10/10! This is a hidden gem!
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    Bucatini Caffe$$$$• Italian• East Passyunk Avenue
    •
    4.8
  • Cornethia
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 2, 2026
    We had a great time at Akwaaba Tea Salon. The food was fabulous and the service was impeccable. It was like we were having tea in the hostesses’ home! While there were numerous teas to choose from we all had the tea recommended by our hostess, great choice. In addition to great food and service the conversation were entertaining and we were given recommendations of where to eat and places o visit. Can’t wait to go back!
    More info
    Akwaaba Tea Salon$$$$• Afternoon Tea• West Philadelphia
    •
    4.8
  • DanielleGold
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Sep 14, 2026
    My go-to business lunch spot. Great service, coffee, food and ambiance. Thanks!
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    Vernick Coffee Bar$$$$• Café• Center City
    •
    4.9
  • Robin
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 22, 2026
    Great experience. Easy to make reservations for a party of 8 to eat and play DnD. Serve and staff were great and food was awesome.
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    The Board and Brew Philadelphia$$$$• American• University City
    •
    4.5
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