WHY PHILLY?
Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love
Philadelphia is where America began. It’s where the Founding Fathers made history. It’s America’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. It’s about diversity and innovation, pretzels and cheesesteaks, Betsy Ross and Ben Franklin.
The city's built environment is conducive to murals with over 4000 murals in the city. Aside from being the City of Brotherly Love, it is known as the "Mural Capital of the World."
Philly is the largest city in Pennsylvania and one of the biggest cities on the East Coast and is surrounded by stunning nature, like Valley Forge. Whether you're a culture vulture or prefer to have Mother Nature close at hand, Philadelphia has got it all. From Elfreth's Alley to Rittenhouse Square and beautiful cityscape views from Franklin Bridge, this city, with its vibrant history and culture, has plenty to offer.
CAFES
Your Brew~tiful Escape
Aurora Cafe
This coffee shop's warm, cozy, and inviting atmosphere provides ample seating and outdoor options. The pastries are fresh and made with so much care and the drinks are consistenly delicious. Definitely a must-stop visit if you are in the area The service crew brings smiles and warmth that invites customers to be part of the community.
Address
1700 Christian Street
Philadelphia PA 19146
Things to enjoy
The spinach and feta Byrek paired with an iced banana latte are super tasty. There's the Albanian Byrek and baklava with complementary drinks like chai latte, freddo cappucino, espresso, and iced matcha. Each bite tastes like it came from a small Italian pasticciera. The place feels like a mix of European charm and American sensibilities.
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Cypress Garden Coffee
Cypress Garden Coffee is a beloved Philadelphia gem where genuine hospitality and exceptional coffee create a truly special experience. This independent cafe cultivates a welcoming atmosphere, complemented by carefully crafted tea selections and authentic Italian offerings including gelato.
Address
304 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Things to enjoy
The cafe is a few blocks from Center City Philadelphia. The atmosphere feels like a small escape in the middle of the city. Highly recommend trying the pistachio mousse cake and the European pastries. The black sesame latte is nutty without being too sweet, the matcha affogato is tasty, the butter cream latte is out of this world. A cozy spot that’s easy to love.
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Madis Coffee Roasters
The approximately 4,600-square foot new cafe and roastery inside the historic Curtis Publishing building was designed to blend Philadelphia’s industrial heritage with classic European coffeehouse charm. Black steel skeleton walls and floor-to-ceiling glass panels flood the roastery with natural light, giving customers a front-row seat to production roasting.
Address
601 Walnut St # L10
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Things to enjoy
Both locations offer similar menus, with numerous gluten-free and vegan options. This summer’s 100% vegan drink lineup ranges from classics like an espresso tonic to Instagram-worthy concoctions such as the Blue Zone (oat milk and blue spirulina) and the Blush Latte (almond milk, dragonfruit and pink papaya).
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Philly Close-Ups
