The Green Line Cafe Menu

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  • Nataly N.

    I'm not a huge fan of their bitter and watery coffee. While I appreciate that Green Line tries to appeal to a community that leans toward organic options, what is the point of that when a coffee shop doesn't get their coffee right? On the other hand, their tea and their pumpkin spice latte (offered in the fall/winter) are pretty good. Their croissants are also good, especially if you get them early in the morning, when they've been freshly delivered. As for their sandwiches, I'd stay clear out of the way. I've had their sandwiches and burritos. They are barely edible and over-priced for packaged food. For a quick bite, I'd walk down two blocks to grab a freshly-made sandwich at Milk & Honey. This location has shaded outdoor seating in the summer, overlooking Clark Park and the Farmer's market - a great place to hang out on a nice day. However, it does not have wifi and can get a bit cramped when a lot of people come in. I would prefer their 45th and Locust location as a place to study. Service here is all right. It might be worth noting that they only accept cash.

    (3)
  • Sindhu N.

    This is my favorite Green Life cafe in West Philly! It's smaller than the one on Spruce, but it's very cosy and I love coming here on Saturday mornings to people watch through the windows. Saturdays is when the Farmer's market comes to Clark Park which is just across the street. In addition to their coffee and tea selection, they have some yummy breakfast sandwiches and burritos and pastries. They also have gluten free bagels and are very accommodative about food intolerances. They also recently started carrying Weckerly's band of ice cream, which, while a bit expensive, is delicious. My favorite flavors include the goat's milk chocolate, the peach flavor and the apple caramel.

    (4)
  • Despina T.

    Great iced coffee and carrot dogs!

    (5)
  • Jonny R.

    Didn't eat here. But have had coffee and tea numerous times. Not much to set it apart from other shops, but it's local and West Philly local. Better than Starbucks, not as good as Metropolitan.

    (2)
  • Eric J.

    This morning I scoured my refrigerator for something to eat. Behind a jar of peanut butter I found a poppy seed muffin from the Greenline café. I'd bought it at least a week ago. I was incredulous but my hunger usually trumps my good sense. I ate the old muffin. No coffee to lift my spirit. No milk to moisten my chewing. And the muffin was still delicious. I don't know what pagan magic the Greenline uses but their pastries are always on point. It may be that their pastries are cooked in house and shipped out to the other Greenline locations. This is a welcome relief , as most cafes in Philly use the same two bakeries for their sweets. The coffee drinks are good. The clientele is very student, professor, Clark Park-Mother Goddess- Vegan-Parent.The baristas are chill, polite and generally handsome. Best of all, there's more than enough seating for everyone. The only downside is that it seem like basic hygiene becomes optional when your cross the Schyulkill. Oblivious professors, strong out students and punks don't care that I can smell their pits from ten feet away. Really gross, but it's happened but a handful times while at the Greenline. Beware of these sorts at the Greenline café. Otherwise, enjoy!

    (4)
  • Chris C.

    i get coffee to go. it is awesome. i like that the soy milk is out with the sugar. hurray for lactose intolerant people! i have never eaten in, but in my dozen or so encounters, the staff are always kind and attentive. from what i can see, it looks like the window seats need a little upholstering and tlc. i love the music here. great way to get the day started! NOTE: CASH ONLY!

    (4)
  • Santasangre C.

    Good coffee, and once you come here more than a couple times, the people behind the counter are sweet & friendly & recognize you. Treats are all right. I'm partial to the sandwiches even though they are prepacked.

    (4)
  • Edlyn G.

    Amazing Vegan Sweet Potato burritos! When I am in the neighborhood I do my best to try and pick up a burrito or two. Also tired the Equal Exchange crisp milk chocolate bar and It was great. Recommended place for vegetarians.

    (5)
  • Polly W.

    The Green Line on Baltimore is my 'in case of emergencies need coffee now' shop. I am never impressed with their service. Even if I am one of just a few in the shop, most of the baristas ignore me and talk amongst themselves until I say something. The coffee is fine when I get it. Their iced teas are always great, but I have to take away a star for the service. If I can swing it, I try to get over to the Green Line on Locust. There is better service and a better atmosphere over there.

    (2)
  • Aruna A.

    I've always been a fan of green line - thought I had reviewed it before. Sad to find I hadn't. Here goes nothing: It's amazing. Go here. Enjoy it on a sunny day, sit outside. Or go on a rainy day and sit inside. Either way, get your behind here, as it's truly a great coffee shop.

    (5)
  • Julia C.

    I can't believe I have not written about the Green Line cafe before now? It is in my top 3 coffee houses in West Philly. I enjoy the ambience and can come alone or bring friends visiting. We love to sit outdoors in cafe or even the summertime parklet. they have good baked goods and love the espresso and equal exchange coffee. Today, i brought some friends and we were enjoying sitting outside relaxing sipping our Americano (me) Iced coffee : one of my friends . they have gluten free, vegan products which are good.

    (5)
  • Elizabeth P.

    Why is it that many cafes in Philly don't offer wifi!! It's a would-be-4-stars-cafe however minus one star for not offering wifi. I saw a bunch of people with laptops so I automatically assumed they offer wifi but nope, they don't. (wonder what these people with laptops do here... how do you work without internet access?) anywho, dis-a-ppoint-ed.

    (3)
  • Thalie A.

    This is JUST a cafe. Nothing more, nothing less. Yes, like the reviews below it's big on the wanna-be Gen X'ers and arty farty types (or those who think they are). My date said his Chai was very good & my mint tea was satisfying but this is not a place I'd 'hang out' in. Very small but decent for a quick drink or bite on your way to somewhere else.

    (2)
  • Jennifer C.

    I love this place! The coffee and food are fantastic. It's not cheap food and coffee, but it's locally made food and coffee with attention to detail. The environment is great, I love the big windows stained glass. It's a great place to study or catch up with friends. My only complaint might be that it's difficult to find a seat on weekend mornings.

    (5)
  • Jamie C.

    One of the best cafes in West Philly. This is in part because most of the barristas are--for the most part--actually well trained in foaming milk. Scoff if you want, but if you're going to pay $4 for a damn latte, you really don't want it having the consistency of regular warm milk with no froth to it. At that point you may as well make it at home, aside from the enjoyment of getting out of the house. I work from home, so that is admittedly a big reason why I go to cafes in the first place. The larger location at 45th & Spruce is on the shady side of the building, the one by Clark is sun-facing. So the Clark park location is a really wonderful spot for morning coffee before a little chigung or walk around the park. I try to make it part of my routine as much as possible. I'm also gluten free so aside from the gluten free brownies they offer - which are decent though nothing to write home about, as they are not crumbly like a lot of GF baked goods but do so by being so wet that it is a little like eating chocolate dough - I can't really critique the food. But it seems alright but not really the "main event."

    (4)
  • Monica S.

    Remember that time when I joined an all-female punk band (called Bitchfest) with members from my feminist poetry class, shaved my head, rocked combat boots and wore torn up camo shorts, neither do I. That's the feeling I get though when I think of Green Line. Hanging out at this across-the-park-corner-coffee-shop is similar to the experience of being in the small college class with a random hodgepodge of students where everyone fills a perfect and distinct stereotype. That's the crowd you'll likely find in the cafe with their eyes set to the tune of laptops, Nabokov, and/or articles from academic journals. It doesn't miss a beat when it comes to ambiance. Sunlight pours in through the shop's windows and if you sit outside, you can sometimes catch the plastic sword slingers in action at Clark Park. Great coffee, but I don't recommend the chai latte. It was really watered down last time.

    (4)
  • Dave M.

    This quaint little joint across from Clark Park slings some pretty good coffee drinks and expressos. But it really did have a terrible hipster odor and the one bathroom so close to the tables just makes it worse. Not a place I can sit and get work done ;(

    (3)
  • Sonal T.

    5 start for its location! nice cafe to read anything~ no internet service though but I still love it here!

    (4)
  • Chris S.

    Good service, fair price, good locations. What else in a coffee house...

    (4)
  • Lucie T.

    I was fortunate to be introduced to this place by a friend of mine while I visited Philly this past weekend. I fell in love, with the fact that I once again never had something before.. you know the firsts are the things that get you and hold you in and hard. Goat cheese croissant!!! Fresh, flaky and certainly what I could not dream up if I wanted to, so they did it for me. And their hot chocolate is fantastic.. their decor welcoming.. plus there is a patio.. and cool artwork to look at ...Oasis for me.

    (4)
  • Jamie M.

    I found this place when I was trying to waste time before my first "Take the Lead" latin dance party last week (feel free to check my review of that as well!). It's located across from Clark Park, and is a perfect place to people watch. I stopped in for a drink and decided to have an iced tea. The girl who helped me was extremely polite and even offered her opinion on the teas they had. I went with the raspberry tea, but they get 1 star off for not informing me that it was unsweetened. The whole front half of the cafe is windows, so I sat by the window and people watched. It is a great little place with great service. :)

    (4)
  • Vivian H.

    YUMMY drinks and great atmosphere. They have great snacks too. This place makes me smile. I actually applied to work here like 3 times since I've moved here and they keep rejecting me... :P

    (4)
  • Robert B.

    Great coffee and pastries. Good spot to read or write. I dipped in on a Sunday to do some work. Had to wait a few minutes to grab a seat, but I never knock a place for being popular. Was able to work on a presentation for work that luckily didn't require internet use. No wifi is a bit of a bummer.

    (4)
  • Marc F.

    This place is absolutely amazing. Not sure what people could possibly not link, it deserves to have a higher rating than it does for sure. I may be biased since I met my wife there :)... They have incredible vegetarian options, including the highly recomdended "Steve" sandwhich. The soy mocha is out of this world also.

    (5)
  • Bill M.

    Need to take this one down just a notch. It doesn't have anything to do with The Green Line being bad (far from it). It's just that before The larger Green Line that hooks up live music opened up on Locust, this was the one to go to. But now it's pretty much second banana. But being second banana isn't necessarily a bad thing, and this Green Line shows it nicely. It still has the same cool staff, great variety of food, and well rounded selection of drinks. Of course the fact that it's across the street from Clark Park never hurts either! And even though it isn't without it's flaws (the long line during the weekend rush can be killer, it runs out of things like bagels too quickly on most days, etc.) It's still a coffeehouse that McThrill has a soft spot for. And I'm not just saying that because I'm 5 blocks away.

    (4)
  • Nicey J.

    I feel like I could totally dig this place.. very vegan/vegg friendly....decent coffee... but I just can't stand when vegan things have that weird texture.. and it seems to only happen when the baker doesn't know what they're doing.. and that's bothersome since I decided to go vegan for lent, and wanted a cupcake! ugh.. The barista? was kind of bitchy.. which I didn't like.. but I can't help really wanting to like this place! baby baby give it one more chance?

    (3)
  • Eric W.

    This is usually a very pleasant coffee shop, though it can get busy and loud first thing in the morning or around lunch time. The staff is generally friendly and the clientele is not annoying like it can be at some places. Personally, I found it a great place to write. However, be aware that it does not have internet, so no web surfing at The Green Line.

    (4)
  • Houston D.

    While the facade of this corner coffee place is sort of classic, the coffee here is perhaps the weakest of the main W. Philly coffee places. It generally comes a bit bitter, cold, and watery. That said the outside seating is nice and they sell pretty decent sandwiches It must be said however that this Green Line does not have internet (while the Locust one does, that one is next to clave which is in every way better).

    (3)
  • Fonda C.

    I want to love this place -- and I do appreciate the concerts, community, and L-corner in the back -- but for food, productivity, hang-out ambiance Green Line is not the best Philly offers. I usually only order because I have to, not because I crave anything on the menu.

    (3)
  • Michelle C.

    Maybe it was the fact that I had four hours of sleep, but I may have just had a rather good espresso here. Weird moment.

    (3)
  • Nicole W.

    WOW! I came here for one of the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Strolls and I'm so glad I did! This was the first place I hit up and by far my favorite. While waiting in line I was debating whether to go for a regular ol' hot dog or be interesting and go for a carrot dog. That's right folks- a carrot dog. If you've never tried one, I'd say bust your butt and get over to Green Line Cafe to get one, real quick. My oh my oh my. I wasn't sure what to expect at first but it was too too amazing because that carrot dog had me back in line for another one and proclaiming that I may just give up regular hot dogs forever. They slice the carrots up and marinate them in the tastiest sauce, placing it in a regular hot dog roll. They also have this sweet onion relish, which I never usually put on hot dogs, but my friend had it on his and I had to try it. Get a carrot dog without the relish and get one with it. I admit, it's my first time enjoying a carrot so much. All my friends who I forced to try it agreed that it was their favorite Dollar Stroll food. Serious bizness. Also the strawberry basil lemonade. Lawd that was delicious. Two cups of that and I was riding on a delicious wave of sweet goodness. What a delightful spin on a age old summer treat. They had a fantastic DJ who had me rocking out to some classic hip hop joints. I was totally ready to just chill at this place until the end of stroll. I didn't, but my short time at Green Line was fantastic!! I will definitely be back, no doubts about it.

    (4)
  • Susanne J.

    I really want to love The Green Line, but it hasn't won me over yet. I never get a warm-fuzzy vibe from the staff. It's as if people can tell that I'm not vegetarian or vegan and that I drive a car! Furthermore, I always seem to get stuck sitting outside amidst a cluster of chain smokers. Also, the fact that they only take cash is kind of irritating in this modern era of debit/credit cards, especially when coffee can run you upwards of $5 depending on the menu item. Brownie points for the fact that they do serve fair trade coffee.

    (2)
  • Anna S.

    Chocolate croissant was not very chocolately! Nice customer service and good coffee!

    (4)
  • Ryan G.

    I spent nearly the entire day at the Green Line Cafe the other day helping hang my wife's artwork and I fell in love with this place. 1. It has great artwork there (not just my wife's) 2. The coffee is great 3. The food is great (Turkey cheddar on a croissant...mmmm) 4. The music choice is good 5. The people there are simply good people 6. Everyone that works there is EXTREMELY nice 7. The owners are great people My wife and I will be going to The Green Line Cafe long after her work comes off the walls (can't wait to see who's art will go up next). This is a great coffee shop and cafe and I recommend them highly.

    (5)
  • Dame V.

    Could Green Line be slipping? We took a trip back to the old neighborhood this weekend, and I insisted upon stopping at my old favorite coffee shop for an iced chai latte, which I remembered being very good. This time, it wasn't. It was watery, and the ice-to-beverage ratio was ridiculously high. The treats are still tasty, thank goodness. I had a $0.50 vegan mini-cupcake, and it was outstanding - much better than those served at most coffee shops.

    (3)
  • Elisha C.

    Oh my goodness, only giving three stars to Green Line? I'm about to lose my West Philly cred! The thing is, I love the Locust St. location. But Baltimore Ave. just doesn't do it for me in quite the same way. For starters it's tiny. A lot of places are, but for some reason this Green Line just feels uncomfortably so, probably in large part because it's the busiest coffee place around. I like to get a cuppa and sit back with a book for a while, but I start to feel kind of bad about taking up the space. Being across from the park, you also get a lot of families. Not to knock small children, but when I'm trying to get my caffeine on and read a book, the last thing I want is a four year old whining by my shoulder because he wanted a cupcake with his Fizzy Lizzy. Also, they always seem to be out of bagels. The apple-walnut-whatever-else bagel is amazing, but you can seemingly only get it here before dawn. You'd think at some point they'd realize how busy they are and stop understocking, wouldn't you?

    (3)
  • Logan E.

    Great coffee served by a friendly staff - there's a good reason this place is a long-standing West Philly institution! Saturday mornings are the most lively, with the Clark Park farmer's market going on just across the street.

    (4)
  • Melanie P.

    I wanted to like this place. It's super close to my apartment, and even though they don't have internet access that is actually a plus for me b/c I can go there and study without distracting myself with the bounty that is the internet. I have gone there at least a half dozen times and wanted to it to be "my place" but that is NOT going to happen. This place is TOTALLY UNSANITARY. The first few times I had been there, in late summer, it was SWARMING with flies. I had to leave the place b/c I was swatting flies from my computer screen every 30 seconds. No exaggeration. Then, a few weeks later, I am back, and I go to buy a chai and I see gnats, like DOZENS of them, inside the food counter where the different pastries are located. Chilling on top of the muffins and what not. Absolutely DISGUISTING. I decide I just won't eat here, and come back a few days later to study again. I buy an iced coffee and go to use the simple syrup, and there is MOLD on the inside of the pump. I'm done. This place seriously needs to be shut down by the Dept. of Health. I really wanted to like it, but my desire not to get botchilism is preventing me from coming back. Cafe Clave is down the street and is my preferred cafe in that area. They have plenty of plugs, fewer flies, and better tasting chai.

    (1)
  • Laura D.

    I recently moved to Philly and have visited the Green Line Cafe several times; this is a great place! The iced coffee is delicious, along with the tofu scramble (although it does take quite a while to heat up in the toaster so if you are in a hurry, get a croissant). I was a little nervous about the service since some other reviewers have taken issue with "not belonging." However, I felt completely welcome there and was impressed with just now nice the employees were. I will not purchase coffee anywhere else, this place is great!

    (5)
  • Michael C.

    Indie independent coffee shop that has great selection of coffee, tea, bagels and other pastries. Seating is usually available (except on weekend mornings), and environment is perfect for a date-y meeting. Staff can be cold sometimes, but there's this one guy who gives the best smiles. Try their special cherry walnut bagels, unique taste I haven't found duplicated elsewhere. The biggest thing knocking one star off from my review is no Wi-Fi! It's one of the major reasons why I don't go there more often.

    (4)
  • Dylan M.

    A haiku: Acceptable food, above average coffee, and no wifi? Word.

    (4)
  • Lauren D.

    Good for fudge Brownie, parfait & root beer! Little shop, set up was typical cafe style, with food snacks (sandwiches, croissants, brownies) behind glass. Omg their fudge brownies are frigging awesome! It's open until at least 8:15 on Friday night. Staff is small (2 ppl seen behind counter), but there was no line so it was no big deal.

    (4)
  • John R.

    The one time I came here it was expensive and slow. I would not go back. They claim to have "ice cream" but its just some sandwiches in a case. As for the coffee - it was nothing special, sorry.

    (2)
  • Bryson V.

    Great coffee house near clark park offers a nice quiet study spot. For seating there is a very nice parklet. If you're feeling a bit peckish try the delicious ice cream! Good coffee, free wifi, tables for studying, and WECKERLY's- you can't go wrong.

    (4)
  • Michelle B.

    Just stopped in to get some Weckerly's sorbet & ice cream since they were not at the local farmer's market today. Was highly disappointed and insulted at the poor customer service I received at the counter by clearly a low paid and classless cashier. It's one thing to purchase some items and request a bag and the items not to be placed in the bag, but it's another to receive an annoying look when asking for a bag and it lightly being tossed on the counter and givien a side remark when asked, "Do you not put items (more than one or 2) in a bag?" Reply, "No"... Question, "Will I ever return to this place?" Answer, "Sure, half past NEVER". The sure fire way to lose customers, rude and dismissive staff.

    (1)
  • Priya R.

    I appreciate a place that has a variety of loose leaf teas as well as reasonable prices for their teas and coffee. The moment you walk in, you realize that you probably are better off carrying out your warm beverage (due to minimal seating options) but that is just fine considering they are located so close to the park. The interior is right up my alley. it had everything. big windows, some stained glass, two old people playing chess. It was quaint and wonderful. The drink menu is comprehensive but not overwhelming. and they had a variety of teas. The only downside of a cafe so small, is that when the foot traffic is so heavy, it can get a little difficult. they had one compact "cream & sugar stations" and you kind of have to go one at a time and wait your turn. This is fine for a casual afternoon but maybe not so much if you are in a huge rush. Also be warned that if you do get your coffee to go, the cardboard insulator on the outside of your cup is not corrugated so it will definitely be too hot to hold for the first few minutes. My advice is keep alternating between your hands :) That being said, the decor is cute and comfy, the service is friendly, their prices are reasonable, and their selection is adequate.

    (3)
  • Jennifer S.

    I hate to write reviews for places I want to save for myself. But, who needs to be selfish? The coffee here is really, really good. I will stand in line for it. And, you will too. Long line on a Saturday am, but definitely worth it. No going back to Starbucks... Oh, their vegan burrito is yummy. Definitely big enough to share.

    (5)
  • Hanna L.

    Space is small and the place is crowded. You'll have to be really lucky to find a seat here.

    (3)
  • ReadyFreddie M.

    The service, like the coffee drinks, can be hit or miss. The food, Weckerly's Ice Cream not withstanding, is always a miss.

    (3)
  • Lenny Z.

    This is the smaller Green Line Cafe that is no far from the larger one. It's a coffee shop with the typical coffee shop extras, muffins, scones, etc... My 2 1/2 year old daughter and I were at Clark Park and she exclaimed, "I'm very hungry daddy." So, like a good father, I responded, "Well, let's get some food." My search began by looking for a truck or cart parked in the area. There was nothing of interest. Then, we wandered through the Famer's Market. Strike 2. Next, we traveled across the street to the Green Line Cafe. My daughter loves muffins, that was an automatic win. As soon as she saw one was wrapped in pink paper, well, we had to get the pink one. It was a lemon poppy seed muffin. Though, my daughter probably would have wanted it if it was a boring bran muffin, after which she would have spit it out and said, "No like." But the lemon poppy muffin was tasty. Nothing super special, but certainly good enough to please my daughter. Like many of these foo foo coffee shops, they overcharged us. Oh well.

    (3)
  • Gloria E.

    Came with a few friends to try out the coffee and tea, expecting something better than the Typical Starbucks or Saxby's drink. While this is a small, very friendly environment, the drinks were not very good quality. The barista was very quick with the order, but the chai tea latte was not mixed and when my friend did, it still tasted like straight milk. Not worth the walk if there is another coffee shop around, but great for studying, chilling out, and getting off of campus.

    (2)
  • Mehrnoush S.

    Absolutely my favorite café EVER! Such a lively and pleasant environment. Good and cheap food and drink items, super friendly staff, prime location and great view to Clark Park. Street parking is not a big trouble if you have to drive a car. Although I love to take a walk to the café and enjoy the beauty of the neighborhood. Another advantage: NO WIFI! If you are not a kind of person that cannot detach from Facebook for a moment, best place to work or socialize. Last but not the least, restroom is miraculously well maintained, for such a busy place: always clean and never out of supply. The only downside is that it can get noisy and crowded and food choices can get very limited, both a result of their popularity. I solve the first problem with headphones or earplug, and it rocks!:)

    (5)
  • Joyce B.

    This place makes me love my home. Sweet home :) Had the best mocha since I arrived at Philly.

    (5)
  • Samantha N.

    This place is alright. The coffee is decent, but I always end up adding a good amount of soy milk. It's not the kind I would drink black. The food is overpriced, especially the sandwiches. Their muffins have been consistently good, though. I wouldn't put this place on my list of the best coffee joints, but it works for a quick cup of joe.

    (3)
  • Jana P.

    This is a decent place and I don't have any reservations about coming here, but there are other better options in the neighborhood. The coffee and food are only alright, but they are on the pricier side. This particular location is small and easily becomes too crowded. During the warmer months it is stifling inside even with only a handful of patrons because there is no air conditioning. There are other places nearby I'd sooner go, but this place isn't bad.

    (3)
  • Edward B.

    I can never find a cafe in West Philly that I could work without sweating because of the lack of air conditioning. Some people can't afford to pay for Wi-Fi or air-conditioning for their own apartment. That is why cafés exist. Unfortunately, Green Line Café is just another pretentious place that doesn't serve good coffee, have air conditioning or even a dedicated Wi-Fi. For some reason, hipsters love to sweat. Hipsters rule this part of town, so finding a café dedicated for working stiffs is near impossible. Only reason why Green Line Café doesn't have Wi-Fi is because they don't want to spend the money. They don't want to spend money on air conditioning either because they are cheap. They like to tell you that you don't need Wi-Fi to enjoy yourself, however that is not the case for a lot of people. Most of the people living in that area are college students and young workers. We need Wi-Fi! I don't care about Facebook. I don't want to go to a café just to check on my Facebook or Twitter status. The only reason why I will go to Café is to work with a dedicated Wi-Fi and a cup of coffee. There is absolutely no excuse to have no Wi-Fi and no air-conditioning.

    (1)
  • Colleen M.

    I love this place- excellent coffee, great bagels, great service. There's not much more I need out of life. I like to buy their coffee by the pound to make at home as well. They are now accepting credit cards.

    (5)
  • Ruben R.

    The coffee, service, and food are ok. The lack of Wi-fi is a big problem.

    (2)
  • Candice B.

    I stopped in here recently with Boyfriend to get hot chocolates. Order was taken, and we waited. And waited. ...And waited... Finally two appeared on the counter with an announcement. Hooray! Except they were not ours. They were someone else's. Wanna know how I found out? The barista snapped, "There are other people waiting." There may have been an eye roll in there. This was followed by massive confusion, as five of us were waiting for hot chocolates and no one was sure whose they were. I suggested to Rude Barista that maybe they should ask for names. I know, I know, that's what they do at *horrified open-mouthed gasp* Starbucks. And I'm sure this wasn't the first time the suggestion had been made. Her response? "We don't usually get five orders at once for hot chocolate." There was definitely an eye roll in there. Then we heard the guy behind the counter complain about how he had to make all of these hot chocolates. It was the first snappy fall day of the season. How odd that people would come in and order hot non-coffee drinks! In the end it was delicious, as is their coffee, and hooray for successful indie coffee shops continuing to thrive, but I was less than pleased with the bitter service.

    (3)
  • Michael A.

    Met a friend here for coffee once, and fell in love with the neighborhood and the cafe. The place is so colorful and vibrant, and the atmosphere was lively inside. The espresso itself wasn't anything special, but the almond croissant was buttery and flakey, and the environment was so great that I didn't want to leave. The park is also across the street, so it's easy to grab a coffee before a nice stroll. The big windows, sunlight, and cheerful atmosphere can't help but brighten up your day.

    (4)
  • Roopa S.

    I've heard a lot about this place, so I'm excited that I finally got to try it. It's a cute little coffee shop a little ways off of the main Penn campus area. The area isn't so great, but the coffee shop is small-ish and intimate so it's a great environment for a low-key study session with some good coffee. I got the Iced Mocha with skim milk (I'm the only one who orders iced coffee in the 20 degree weather but I can't help myself). It was a pretty good drink, although I do wish it was a bit more chocolatey and sugary. I added extra sugar and the drink was pretty good, although I will say that $4 for the drink was a bit too expensive. I probably will come back to do work if I feel like making the trek and to snack on something/get a drink. Their assortment of baked goods looked delicious so I'll definitely want to try them in the future.

    (3)
  • Kate M.

    It's interesting to see why places like Starbucks are so successful--much to my dismay. It is because abhorrent service and poor product consistency from places like green line cafe. I'm curious if it feels good to the employees to make everyone who walks in feel like the dirt beneath their feet? Or if they take pride in consistently offering poor quality products due to either completely altered mental status or general apathy. Either is unacceptable for an employee at McDonald's where one is likely to receive better customer service than I did here. I ordered two iced coffees with a splash of coconut. I received two iced coffees that were one fourth coconut and so sweet that I physically could not swallow the product. It was pure syrup. My assumption is that the barista didn't know what a splash meant, which is unfortunate for him. But what was more unfortunate was the disgusting display of disdain and attitude he displayed when asked to remake the drink. Peace out green Lane, lucky for me hub bub has better service, better product, and is only a few extra blocks away.

    (1)
  • Dan L.

    Every time I've walked in here I've gotten the feeling that the uber-trendy employees don't think I'm cool enough to grace the presence of this hipster cafe. From the eye rolling to being totally ignored, the staff here couldn't represent better the snobby 'tude of the edgy, effortlessly cool folk. Coffee is decent at best. By the time I get back to my place 2 blocks away it is cold tho. Bagels are good but u get one packet of cream cheese, enough for half. Hate to resort to going to DD, but at least I don't leave thinking I just gave money to people now snickering at me. Hipsters...uniquely the same.

    (1)
  • Patrice B.

    How do you have a coffee shop with no wi-fi? Isn't that a cardinal sin? It goes coffee, wi-fi, tea, pastries, hipster staff, water. Also it took 25 minutes to get a pre-made burrito warmed on the panini press? Unacceptable. I'm disappointed.

    (2)
  • Natalia P.

    I used to live nearby and frequent this coffee shop in passing. It doesn't seem as much of a chain coffee shop as the surrounding Starbucks locations. Also, it didn't get nearly as crowded during the typical 'college study sessions'. I am a fan of their lattes and the pastries always tasted fresh. Walking out, you are greeted with the view of a nice park area across the street. I like that the Green Line Cafe always had events and live music in the books. Though for me, this cafe had too much going on to be the prime study spot. There are plenty of tables around, free wifi. Most of the patrons studying are professors, undergrads, and probably graduate students from the nearby schools. Overall, it's definitely a coffee shop that I wouldn't mind visiting again. It's sort of out of the way now though :(

    (3)
  • Brianna K.

    SO cute and great for vegans. It's a small cafe and always fairly crowded but located directly across from Clark Park- so that is great. They have many pre-made vegan sandwiches which I have yet to try. I have had some of the sorbets that they have and a vegan muffin- all has been fantastic. (no credit cards but there is an ATM on premises) Their drinks are good and they only use fair trade coffee. Great little shop (:

    (5)
  • Lindsey B.

    If I didn't live so close I would never come here. The food and drinks are good and I like that they offer second day bagels for cheap. However staff here is totally pretentious and seem to talk down to anyone who isn't "cool".

    (3)
  • Katie P.

    Weckerly's ice cream ( french style) is made and sold here. The ice cream is created in small batches. I noticed the tiny see thru glass freezer last summer. Stars aligned the other day and I found myself inside the cafe for other reasons. This time I decided to try the ice cream. INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! I actually consumed my frozen gold at the end of a long day filled with despair. Actually ice cream tastes best when you need love. Weckerly's ice cream IS love! As for the cafe, it is a very nice West Philly cafe- no complaints. But I must stress- come here for WECKERLY'S ICE CREAM!!!!!!!

    (5)
  • Alex X.

    It is a cozy cafe near Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. I got the window seat... Nah- nah nah-nah nahhhh nah! :-p I just order something to drink just so I can hang out here and use their wifi when I'm nearby. I'm a decaf person so I can not really tell the difference between coffee. As long as it has my milk and sugar, I'm not fastidious about coffee. This cafe has this one spot that is a wallless window view and I love when cafes have that setting. Been here a few times & always had good customer service. I gave them three stars because it isn't as spacious as other coffee shops I have been to, as coffee shops are not just about the coffee but also the atmosphere. Still not a bad coffee shop though. Come by and enjoy a cup.

    (3)
  • Minh C.

    I dropped by this neighborhood joint for a chai latte and a sweet potato breakfast burrito. The chai tasted like they took a store bought chai-flavored tea bag, put it in hot water, and steamed some milk. This to me is not chai latte. There was only a tiny hint of spice, and little much else. The sweet potato breakfast burrito was OK - it wasn't bad, but also wasn't good. It's like one of those things you can make yourself, pat yourself on the back that it didn't taste like junk, and then never make again. This is also a cash only place, which is a pet peeve of mine. I'd thought that given there are multiple locations, there would be enough volume to justify paying the credit card fees.

    (3)
  • S Y.

    I wanted to like the place. i just moved into the area and am looking for my go-to spot for my caffeine fixes. The location is cute...across from the park and lots of hipsters, but the shitty service and unappetizing foods will have me not going back. Too bad since the coffee was good...although I only got about 5 sips from my large iced coffee because it was filled to the rim with ice. There seems to be plenty of other coffee shops with good coffee and better service in the area, so I will be going to those places. Thank you very much. Bye Green Line Cafe.

    (2)
  • Liz F.

    Green Line is another gem in west philly. Their coffee and lattes are great. I haven't had their food yet, but it always looks delicious. The staff here are so nice. Did a catering order of coffee through them once and it was painless. From time to time, there can be a very long wait. But, you get a nice touch like a pumpkin in the foam of your pumpkin spice latte. Fun! Green Line also has some of the converted parking to seating green space in UCD. Love. The inside is covered in rotating art which is a nice treat. Not a great place to have a meeting or talk as it seems like most of the clientele is studying or working and it is very very quiet inside. Cash only. Bring those bills or be prepared to use their ATM which has a somewhat substantial fee.

    (4)
  • JJ E.

    I have always enjoy the Greened Line cafe for my morning drink but ever since the owners, the Douglas brother, Dan and Douglas, have fused into one being the atmosphere in the cafe has become a little uncomfortable. It's really difficult to enjoy my cuppachino when "Danglas" is floating 4 feet above the counter screaming "We are one" in two voices. I would have moved to a different cafe by now, but the tentacle coming from the basement that has attached to my lower back shows me images of dead family members whenever I try to cross the threshold of a competing shop. Anyways, 3/5 stars on this one, I love the "West Philly" vibe but my wife is sick of the stuff that "Danglas" projects out of my mouth.

    (3)
  • Chris J.

    Great spot right on Clark park. Check out the Weckerly's ice cream. I can't get enough of the candied bacon.

    (4)
  • Wilhelmena C.

    Hey, the new Green line on Baltimore doesn't have wifi, contrary to the yelp entry/search. Also, according to the barista they are not planning to get it any time soon. Other than that, it's a decent place.

    (3)
  • Ling W.

    I move away for a few years, and they start selling local ice cream sandwiches! What a treat! Classic West Philly coffeeshop is the best place to catch up with a friend or read away a beautiful afternoon.

    (4)
  • Carol H.

    This is just an average "hipster" coffee shop. The coffee is half decent if you drink it black. Adding cream/milk makes it taste watery. Their muffins are normal sized. Not the gigantic ones that are 500 calories. A muffin + small coffee= $4.25. There is no wi-fi here and it's cash only.

    (3)
  • Joey F.

    It's a perfectly relaxed neighborly coffee shop. Locally owned small business. Good people, good owners. Most importantly good coffee. The seasonals are particularly nice. Loose leaf teas. Good food. Sweet potato burrito, vegan dishes (sloppy joe was my fave), and sweets. Now offering Dotties donuts and I almost hate them for it lol!! Those donuts are so very good!

    (4)
  • Dzd D.

    Great coffee, most of the staff is nice... But serving bagels with those little tubs of cream cheese? And only one? That's a Starbucks move, cheap and unclassy.

    (3)
  • Clint W.

    It's hard to believe that the Green Line on Locust is under the same ownership as this one on Baltimore. There is a similar feeling to the place: the countertops don't shine, and the floors aren't squeaky clean. Green Line's a local place with all that comes with it - good coffee, decent sandwiches, and more interest in serving that coffee than presenting a storefront that sparkles clean. In other words, Green Line's the Bohemian option for the Baltimore Avenue sector. There's a Starbucks around the corner, of course, and for the people that need the familiarity of Pike Place and that green logo around their cup, it's an option... But try Green Line. If you're a coffee lover, you won't be disappointed. They have three selections ranging from light to medium to dark roasts, and they fluctuate throughout the week. Other than the cash only policy, the bane of most city-dwellers's existence, there's really no reason to go elsewhere.

    (4)
  • Alexandra W.

    This Green Line (actually, I suppose the one on Locust, also) is right around the corner from me, so that's nice. The physical establishment is lovely, the outdoor seating is nice, shaded by trees in some places and with a view of Clark Park in others. Prime real estate for people (and dog!) watching. The staff is hit or miss. There's this one guy who switches between the locations with long-ish curly hair who is fantastic. He seems to really like his job and takes care in the drinks he makes. Others don't seem to care as much. I should have listened to Monica about the chai latte (especially the iced), but coffee and I just don't get along. I got, this time, a pumpkin spice vegan cookie (so good) and an iced chai latte. I'm convinced the girl just gave me a cup of milk with ice in it. I asked for a little more chai (which I really hate doing, but seriously, I paid $3.60 for this S.O.B.). I think she just put more ice in it. A sore disappointment on the chai latte front. I can't knock the place itself because it is so pretty and they do use free trade beans and what have you, but I wish some of the staff members were a little less snarky and could make proper chai lattes.

    (2)
  • Rebecca W.

    I would not say this place has gourmet coffee, and their food is really just okay. What I love about it is the ambiance, the large windows, and the fact that it is very close to my house. I have decided to give it a 3-star rating rather than a 4, even though I frequent it like a 4, because I understand that it isn't close to everyone's house. That said, it's probably the nicest coffee shop to sit in in the vicinity. This is in part due to the mutually beneficial aesthetic relationship it enjoys with Clark Park. Also, my soy lattes only cost about $3.30, which is reasonable as soy lattes go.

    (3)
  • Jana V.

    Good coffee, close to where I live and very artsy. The service is SO-SO. I felt looked down on because I don't "look" like the type of patron who would frequent the cafe. I feel like I am judged every time I walk in there. Plus: good coffee, nice outdoor seating, Minus: you know that feeling that you get when someone treats like they're doing you a HUGE favor... yea.... I feel like that when I order my coffee here.

    (3)
  • Matt M.

    Mediocre coffee. Cash only and they don't take anything larger than a $20 (as I was a little too smugly told - I mean really, either get a pen, take cards, or at least put up a sign so that it doesn't seem like a case-by-case assessment of how shady I currently look- not everybody who only has something larger than a $20 is trying to pass a counterfeit bill!)

    (2)
  • Attila B.

    The Green Line Cafe Coffee - 4* Tea - 4.5* Inside Environment - 4* Service - 4* has gotten much better Outside seating (if its sunny) - 5* Food - 4* a good assortment Owner - 5* - responsive, and takes customers into consideration

    (4)
  • Scott G.

    Ah, The Green Line. You're practically my second home. I spend at least two hours a day here, almost every day. And why? The food is fine, but overpriced. The coffee is fine, although a little watery (their iced coffee, however, is second only to La Colombe's). The reason why I keep coming is because of its wonderful location, and, in the winter, those big windows that look out onto the intersection and Clark Park beyond. In the spring the outdoor seating is just a great place to spend an afternoon, and the fact that it's open till 11 (yes Philadelphia! 11 oclock! A business CAN be open this late!) only adds to my love for it. I really do love this place, and Philadelphia rarely gets more beautiful than 43rd and Baltimore in the spring. It just needs better, cheaper food and better coffee.

    (3)
  • moku d.

    The coffee was good. The fact that I had to use cash was sort of annoying. The food wasn't that good (had some sort of vegan sandwich. The bagel was just a bit mushy). The wifi was usable but apparently only on some sides of the store and NOT ENOUGH OUTLETS. In general, meh. Passable.

    (2)
  • Vanessa B.

    This place has serious potential. It's cute on the inside and and has awesome sandwiches. I'm so happy for a decent sandwich/coffee option in Brigham Circle! My only complaint is that the girl behind the counter seems like she was just moping around, and didn't really know what they had to offer. And worse, she was wearing open toed sandals- a big no-no (and possibly illegal) in a food establishment. It grossed me out big-time.

    (3)
  • Kyle H.

    Mmm...coffee. One of my five favorite things in the world. And Green Line Cafe is definitely one of the best cups of coffee in Philly. Their Americanos rock, the espresso is roasted just right: rich, dark, and smooth. I haven't tried any of their pastries, but they have an assortment of sweet treats, yogurts and parfaits, novelty sodas and sandwiches. Nothing calls attention to itself, its standard faire, but maybe that's only because I normally am only in the mood for coffee. The staff's okay, they seem to get along with everyone, but since I'm not here often, I feel out of the loop so conversation stays business casual. The sitting area leaves something to be desired though. Don't come here if you've got more than just one or two buddies. The tables are small and a bit flimsy. You might have a coffee spillage if someone lifts their elbows off the table too quickly. The outside seats are a bit uncomfortable. They are also small and a bit cheap and ironically feels a bit claustrophobic. You might feel like you're surrounded by more people and their bikes and dogs, with even more passerby walking through. If it's summer, pop a squat across the street at Love Park and chill by the hill while you watch West Philadelphianites play soccer and frisbee and football. See if you can guess which hipster took a shower most recently this month, too. Nah, I'm just kidding, don't do such self-injustice.

    (3)
  • Lauren L.

    This local coffee shop makes one delicious pumpkin latte. They also have a couple of varieties of beans to take home, which are all fair trade and organic, and equally as yummy. There was a long wait on the weekend, but with the excellent coffee and friendly service, it's to be expected.

    (5)
  • Daria M.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch, ordered a bagel with cream cheese, but hey, they're out of cream cheese. Huh? Ok.......ummmmmmmm......this sandwich? Yeah. I grab way-too-expensive-stale bread sandwich. At least I got to eat it in Clark with a friend. I'm glad they're there but they could be doing the food so much better with just a little more effort. *sigh* There's definitely potential though, and it seems a possible chill place to hang for some peeps, but not really my bag.

    (2)
  • Joseph M.

    Great local business that has the best espresso in the city. I've never had a bad Americano here.

    (4)
  • Geng Z.

    Our house is super near to the Green Line Cafe. Passing through the daybreaks, I'd rush down the path, heading for the trolley station in every single day. While suspending at the corner of Clark Park, my cheek used to lean on the way, which is not the one trolley's coming, that a beam of sun leaded to immerse into the red umbrellas out attached the cafe house, and finally reached down the floor around 8:05. I assumed this was a spontaneously behavior of me cause I never drank coffee sitting in there. I did have a sweet meeting before with somebody else, who didn't remain me anything that I'd like to cherish except for the respberry iced tea with the sugar which he told me the middle one is the best among all of them. The cup of iced tea, by that time, was like people using a sort of transparent icing to mix into some artificial rosy liquid. But it did not taste fancy at all. The guy appealed to me has disappeared afterward and never came back anyway. It made me some speculations of that day really existed, or the mental clips about that picture which we were talking together in front of the counter, is just haunting around those settings, the wooden square tables and scattered shades under the tree. It supposed to be a good reason for my werid inclination every morning. Huh..?

    (4)
  • Char P.

    Great neighborhood feel. Fair Trade items and very vegan friendly. Try the soup... any of them.

    (5)
  • Lisa L.

    This is my current favorite place. In the world. For the past 3 weekends I've come here for breakfast on Saturday mornings. My friend and I get a table outside and drink $1.85 coffee with $0.60 refills and talk. And play chess. And talk some more. There are rickety wooden tables that need to be propped up with a woodchip on one leg, some of the chairs are broken. There are cute little kids and annoying little kids and the hipsters and young hip mamas heading to the farmers market. I've also come here alone in the evenings, got a cup of decaf and enjoyed the dusk. I've never felt uncomfortable about taking a table or chair. The Green Line might not have the best coffee beans or brew or the hippest baristas or even wifi, but in spite of this, or perhaps because of it, to me it is everything that a city in the summer should be.

    (5)
  • Kevin S.

    When I picture in my head the perfect, ideal coffee shop, I find myself picturing the Green Line Cafe. The atmosphere is great both inside and out. It is a great place to study, hang out, meet people, and maybe even enjoy some coffee. They have a pretty good selection of coffee and tea, and the prices are extremely reasonable. A large coffee for less than two bucks!! The staff is friendly, and there always seems to be a decent number of people there though it's rarely what i would call busy. I love the decor inside and out, and the fact that Green Line Cafe is across the street from Clark Park should not be overlooked. Needless to say, I've found my new favorite cafe.

    (5)
  • Adam C.

    Green... Line... You blow my mind!!! Yep decided to go with a Grand Master Flash pun there. I know I'm capable of something better than that but heck sometimes I get lazy. So the Green Line. I happen to know people who work there and a certain girl that does the nightly after hour cleaning. They have two locations but I only ever stepped into this particular one. Right across from a decent pizza joint selling a wide variety of cold beers and 45s and the famous Clark Park where tons of fun summer events take place. The Green Line has it's own vibe strictly for the West Philly crowd. When I say that, you must know that there are three sides of Philly: West, South, and North all have their own kinds of people. West Philly with the colleges, hospitals and plenty of trees make it a kind of hip spot for new people to Philly and friendly environmentalists and at the same time staying clear of the dodgey sketchy areas that also make West Philly pretty dangerous. But for the most part there is a charm to West Philly that differs from South Philly with more industrial sites, the rustic Italian Market, the river, and the giant Ikea overlooking a huge abandoned cargo ship and a building with four smoke stacks. (As you walk around the parking lot it kind of looks like a level from Mario 64. Just odd.) And lastly North Philly with it's Fringe Bohemian crowds, art collectives and plenty of old mill buildings perfect for you and your friends to open a studio for woodcutting etc. But back to the Green Line, I like it for it's small space, nice diverse groups, listening to some silly stories from locals, and the bashful baristas giving good service but sometimes slow on the "Oh.... uh... thank.. you... I guess... heh...". Gotta love them. I'm sure they are thinking more on what they plan on painting or creating when their shift ends. I know I would.

    (4)
  • Julia C.

    I love the coffee and food here! However the lack of wifi and the fact that they only take cash will prevent me from going back unless I need a quick coffee to go.

    (2)
  • Ivy E.

    I wonder if I've spent 100 hours here yet. It's a wonderful place to get work done, to meet friends, to sit and dog-watch. The sandwiches, especially the caprese and the steve, are delicious--especially when they're toasted. Their earl grey tea is delicious and they make a killer soy latte. I never even liked iced coffee until I tried it here. This place is infinitely better than any of the major coffeehouse chains in the city.

    (5)
  • Anthony J.

    Went to the Green Line on Locust. It was ok; the coffee was decent and at a good temperature, but not something that stood out as great. They were serving Equal Exchange coffee, which I appreciate since it is fair trade. I thought, though, that this particular location had a sort of cold atmosphere to it. But I will definitely try to make it to the Baltimore St. location and try some espresso drinks so that I can give a better judgement.

    (3)
  • Carl F.

    The new larger Green Line has a lot more tables and loads of windows letting in natural light. The walls are barely decorated with art yet, though, and it seems a bit sterile in there. It's a great place for strong coffee and a bagel, but the other food choices are kind've limited to a lot of pre-made choices and microwaveable wraps.

    (3)
  • Stacey M.

    The coffee: best cup of coffee around. The bagels: they know how to toast them just right every time. The atmosphere: nice--comfortable---a little difficult to find a seat on a busy day. The baristas: not often very friendly or personable. Thankfully it only takes about a minute to order and then you're done having to deal with them.

    (3)
  • Secret V.

    Whoever's in the kitchen with Dinah is doing a damn good job. That sweet potato burrito is an asset to the neighborhood. And folks who work here seem pretty nice, plus they host space to hang art and nice live music from time to time.

    (4)
  • Andrea T.

    god i miss this place they make the best latte's and cranberry italian soda's! why did i move to center city?

    (5)
  • Sara C.

    Though I do prefer the Satellite in most cases, the Green Line has a much better atmosphere - I love the big front window, and the outdoor tables overlooking Clark Park. They also have great shows from time to time near the rear of the cafe. Their roaster is Equal Exchange, who makes some pretty good beans. Baristas are friendly and know how to pull shots correctly. They also serve Vietnamese and summer rolls from O Sandwiches in South Philly, which are fantastic, though their freshness doesn't always hold up through the day. It's still nice to have the option, however. All in all, a great neighborhood cafe. And on the Wi-Fi thing - it's actually nice to have a place that doesn't have it, so that people don't hog a table all day after having purchased just one cup of coffee. That can be a little annoying. The lack of internet seems to encourage more social interaction and conversation between customers, which is refreshing. I believe the other locations on Locust and Lancaster have it, though.

    (4)
  • Stephanie L.

    I prefer this location to Locust Street because it is not as crowded. It tends to get crazy on weekend mornings, but it's usually to-go traffic rather than people camping out on their laptops. Because there's no WiFi, you can actually get work done here without being distracted by the internet. The coffee and espresso are good, and the baristas know what they're doing (Ish is the man). The croissants are decent, the muffins are not. The space itself is nice...well lit, good music, decent people watching. It's a solid neighborhood cafe.

    (3)
  • Marc M.

    I dig the Green Line, don't get me wrong, but one thing that always irked me was the lack of wifi here. I know the reason - it's small and they don't want patrons hanging around for hours taking up space. Oh, wait. They still hang around for hours and take up space. The staff can some times be annoying with their faux street urchin look [most are Penn students so they ain't hurtin' that bad for money]. Tea's decent. Coffee's decent. And you can even get a Fu-Wa tofu/chicken hoagie from them as well. Best for to go items.

    (3)
  • Sharon M.

    The food is okay and so is the coffee. But what really freaks me out is the way the room is set up. Rows of tables and each one equipped with an outlet. I can remember when you went to a coffee shop to participate in witty and sometimes informative banter. Nowadays, people or should I say students go to coffee shops to get out of their small musty apts, away from their roommates and setup their laptops. G-d help you if you desire a conversation. Being from a different generation, this whole setup really fu--ks with my head.

    (3)
  • Marit K.

    i like this place a lot... it reminds me of my favorite west coast cafes, and it's right by clark park where you can bring your iced coffee, sit, read, and admire the array of people enjoying all the park has to offer. i'm really pleased with the location, atmosphere, and staff. love it.

    (5)
  • Louise F.

    Outstanding fair trade coffee!! Yes! Just before departing philly after a dave matthews concert weekend, my friend and I went out of our way to stop here because someone informed us of the fair trade delishiousness that was goin' on in here. The service was ok, but the coffee and comfy places to sit before a long drive home to MA definately made it worth the extra couple of minutes it took to get here. They sell whole bean coffee as well, which was cool to see. Yum!

    (4)
  • Eugene C.

    I usually spend time at the other Green Line b/c of their cushioned seats but I have been to this one twice. Anyways, for some reason, I felt really out of place there. Maybe it's b/c I don't have the hipster look all the white kids are sporting in West Philly. It's not like I'm decked out in Abercrombie or something. I'm a T-shirt and jeans guy...I just don't like my clothing super tight. That doesn't mean I don't recycle. Nor does it mean I'm some corporate A-hole. Hipsterism claims to be tolerant but they (hipsters) always give non-hipsters like myself that look of detached judgmentalism whenever they walk in the room. Hipsters, do me a favor and please stop making me feel like I caused global warming. And wtf is up with Hipsters drinking PBR? It's probably the worst beer I've ever tasted. Sorry, this has nothing to do with Green Line. Four Stars.

    (4)
  • Erin S.

    Great location, consistent service and good coffee. I have been stopping here about once a week for 2 years now.

    (5)
  • Anne B.

    I stopped into this neighborhoody cafe for something iced on a sweltering day. Since I'd had multiple coffees that morning, I asked the barista for an iced decaf coffee. Without letting on that that order labeled me as a coffee imbecile, he gently suggested an iced rooibos tea, which was delicious. I really dug the unpretentious, chill vibe at this place. I'll be back!

    (5)
  • David D.

    I've spent plenty of time and money at this Green Line when I feel the need to inhabit Clark Park for an afternoon. While it does lack internet and a decent food selection, you can sit here for hours and not be bothered. The view is quite good and the vibe has left me productive in writing and studying. Go for a toasted bagel with cream cheese and pesto. I know it sounds weird, but it hits the spot.

    (4)
  • Al F.

    Love this place. They're pretty much the only ones who make my eccentric coffee drink exactly as I like it. I almost like what it's mere presence does for the neighborhood.

    (4)
  • Ed A.

    It's pretty good. It's definitely a hip place, and the coffee and other snacks are good. The prices aren't bad either, they're what you'd expect at a coffee shop, really. That being said, although I do like this place and would never turn it down, I've never gone there and felt that there was anything exceptional or special about it. It's just a good, clean coffee shop with decent coffee at normal prices.

    (3)
  • Pinkbike R.

    Number 1 coffee shop in west Philly. Love everything about this place. I make the bike ride from south Philly just to get coffee from here.

    (5)
  • Wallspro S.

    I live in the neighborhood and don't go here much. I feel like they hire most of their employees based on a hipness scale as opposed to knowing anything about making a good cup of coffee There are a few skilled baristas, but they are a rarity. This being the case, the coffee defintely suffers, which is the main reason I go to coffee shops; not to be seen typing in my iBook and glancing over my shoulders. For a better cup and a better atmosphere, go down to Cafe Pier One at 45th and Bmore or the Satellite at 50th and Bmore.

    (2)
  • Bess W.

    good but I'm not sure it really needs five stars. A good, solid coffee shop with plenty of room inside and a few tables outside for nice weather. A good selection of teas and keeping it simple on the coffee front. I like that it is all glass and on the corner so it seems to light up the night and spill out toward the park. This is a good place (for me) to work because there is no wi-fi and for the most part internet is not a tool of productivity for me. Most glaring error here is the food, though. Smooshed multi-day old sandwiches (hilarious to have Vietnamese sandwiches here when you could be taking out from Fu Wah), cookies/brownies that all seem to be missing key ingredients (I support ye vegans, lactards, and wheat allergics, but the rest of us wouldn't mind fatty eggy wheaty cookies). And not-particularly-fabulous bagels are basically the only breakfast choice? Definite room for improvement.

    (4)
  • Jake P.

    This is the most organic, buzzing coffee-shop/cafe in West Philly. Just as I've been rubbed the wrong way by the nerdy diligence of the Penn-neighboring coffee-shops, this is a place that is more about neighborhood and community. There are families, kids playing, couples, singles, readers, writers, and just people looking to sit in the sun, or enjoy a warm Philadelphia night. I think that Clark Park makes the Green Line better, and the Green Line makes Clark Park better. I've never lived in this neighborhood, but I totally could.

    (4)
  • Amber O.

    The cafe is perfect for location, and possesses all cafe-like nuances. Ultimately what matters though is the coffee and it is unfortunately less than best. I like to go here but I cannot justify purchasing the coffee which tastes burnt. The vegan cupcakes have nice texture.

    (3)
  • Dan K.

    Clark Park and the Green Line should be a package deal for review because they just belong together. It's best to get thier coffee to go on a Saturday morning and walk across the street to the park with a book or paper and watch the LARPERS run havoc. There are few times where I have experienced the park without a cup of green line joe. Love it.

    (3)
  • Ann C.

    Disclaimer: There are few cafes I judge for their food. I rarely eat in cafes. At green-line, I find the service, location, comfort and human-factor to be excellent. Coffee is a step above reasonable, and brewed robustly, so no complaints. Great spot to hang out in the mid-morning weekday hours, if you're not finding yourself otherwise occupied (or, perhaps, employed). On weekends it's a bit harder to find a seat.

    (4)
  • Jacquelin K.

    Yep, it's got the neighborhood vibe down, but there's nothing exceptional about the Green Line's products. It's a warm, clean space, which rocks. It's also a bit too busy for me to study there. Some folks like activity and noise in the background while they read or whatever. If you do, snag a table at Green Line where no one minds if you camp out for hours. It's too far from Penn's campus to be all Penned-out. It's location allows the manic undergrads to self-select out of Green Line's clientele. This is really a chill place where chill folks from the area come to chill. If I could read with conversations going on in the background, I'd come here to chill way more often. Positively beautiful in the warm weather with sunlight shining through the stained glass windows & Clark Park across the street in its grassy glory.

    (3)
  • Aisling O.

    in the spring and the winter when it's too terribly wet and cold to ride my bike over the spring garden bridge i drive my little car to school and try desperately to find a parking spot near this lil' cafe. I love the coffee and the chai in the mornings and sometimes late at night a fuji apple fizzy lizzy is just the right thing to hit the spot. Their prices are a bit cheaper than the Gia Pronto on campus, and the atmosphere is calm and inviting...especially on those cold gray days.

    (4)
  • Nora S.

    I used to think Green Line Cafe was perfection. Sure, our honeymoon period has worn off, but I still think it's pretty awesome. I've always enjoyed coming here in the mornings, and getting some internet-less work done to the sound of coffee grinders and espresso machines (how I work best!). If you're looking for free WiFi, go to the other Green Line on 45th and Locust, which is also lovely. I've definitely had one too many weekends though when I can't get a table and I have had to walk all the way back home, and that's made me sad and bitter. Nonetheless, I really like their coffee, and their bagels are right on (and that's coming from a New Yorker). Not in the mood for cream cheese? You can get hummus, or pesto, or peanut butter, the list goes on, which I dig.

    (4)
  • Amanda F.

    At first, I hated the Green Line's coffee, but it's been growing on me lately. Perhaps it's the convenience. Perhaps it's because the baristas are always pretty friendly. Perhaps it's because at 50 cents, a refill on a large cup of coffee is a pretty sweet bargain. Either way, I find myself heading to the Green Line more and more often these days. At the times I usually go it's never hard to find a table, although on the weekends, it's definitely easier to get in and get out. Still, the coffee isn't my favorite. Their tea is really good, though. For a while I would just get a cup of the Darjeeling and leave it at that. The bagels are FANTASTIC. I always get an everything and it's the best. You can taste every aspect of the "everything," right down to the salt, and the onions crisp up really nicely in the toaster. Their muffins are also really tasty, if you can get them---they're usually gone after a few hours of opening, it seems. The only really frustrating thing recently is that they only accept cash, and the ATM has been broken for a few months.

    (4)
  • Shannon M.

    NIce cafe but wish they had wireless. I prefer their other location on Locust for this reason.

    (3)
  • J P.

    bagels. yeah. hummus, pesto, pb, cream cheese, i'll take all of those topping in a bag with some untoasted day old bagels from the bargain bin. You all do me a service by selling me those dope ass bagels at half price every day. Try the Yerba, its got zing. Also, they have some good fair trade coffee. Pricing is fair too. I'll see you tomorrow Green Line. You rock my morning.

    (4)
  • James C.

    The Green Line Cafe (named after the Trolley line that passes in front of it) is situated in an adorable corner building that faces Clark Park, with lots of sun streaming through the windows and plenty of outdoor cafe seating. Unfortunately, the good news ends there. Overpriced, weak coffee is the tipple of the day, and usually there's no less than a 15 minute wait for a cup. Oh, and if you want to pay eight dollars for tiny servings of different hipster-interpreted foods that don't fit with the rest of the cafe's concept (hummus, banh mi), you can do that too. Snagging a chair is difficult, as you'll have to fend off young, hip mothers and their bestrollered babies, hipsters, and the occasional old salty dude to do so. Everyone else is wearing thick, black-plastic rimmed glasses and staring at their Mac laptop. They must all be working on the "great American novel," because the place doesn't have wi-fi. It's a shame that this place falls short in so many ways -- it's the kind of place you cheer for, that you would want to be successful (which, in at least an economic sense, it is), and to be a great spot to spend time at, especially when any alternative to the Starbucks juggernaut is welcome. In short, this would have been a great location to have a good coffee shop at. Unfortunately, you won't find that here.

    (2)
  • Cherie C.

    Clean, bright cafe just across from Clark Park. The staff is friendly. The lemon ginger mint tea is excellent!

    (5)
  • Ab C.

    A terrific neighborhood cafe, with local art and music. Nice t-shirts, too.

    (4)
  • Jessica W.

    Green line has great coffee, which I drink sometimes while I peruse the farmer's market. My bf and I also love the four seed cookies from slow rise bakery. I usually get waited on by someone fairly nice. However, I must admit I spend more time at Satellite. If you are going to sit, Satellite has better outdoor tables, and inside you can ask to share a table without getting daggers. But if you are jonesing caffeine or sweets in the area, by all means you will get great stuff here.

    (3)
  • astro t.

    This is a great place to come and hang out and have your coffee. If you're feeling up for it lean over to the person next to you and say "hey, whatcha reading there?" and you can get started on a cool conversation! The music is funky and the people are always nice. They have a small but decent selection of vegan brownies and cookies if you're into that. Bring your computer, book, read the paper or whatever and hang out. During the summers when I come on the weekends, it's great to sit outside and then go to the farmer's market in Clark Park.

    (4)
  • Andrew R.

    Friendly atmosphere, although with free wireless on weekends watch out for all the people on notebook computers filling all of the seats. Importanltly - good cup of joe and decent selection of cookies. Friendly staff, reasonable prices.

    (3)
  • Jon F.

    man, i miss going to this place for good coffee and some free internet. this kind of place is becoming ubiquitous in american cities, but i'm still happy to think that the green line was one of the originals

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :6:30 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : No
    Good For : Breakfast
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : No
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Hipster
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : No

The Green Line Cafe

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