Vegan
American
Organic
Take-out
Vegan coffeehouse in South Philly serving organic coffee plus tea, pastries, sandwiches, and bagels. Hosts movie nights, book signings, and events. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm.
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1515 S 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19147
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- Outdoor seating
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 09 May 2023 by geometric-noise
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84 Reviews
First Review by KATHLEEN W.
boysen_bean
Points +554
Wonderful Spot with Wonderful Food - Edit
I adore this place! There is a wide drink selection, many types of cream cheese, and a great pastry case. I severely missed eating good bagels with cream cheese. Grindcore more than satisfies this craving. There’s a bookshelf in the back room full of interesting reads. They have doughnuts as well as other types of cookies and cake. It’s a lovely spot to sit and hang out.
Read morePros: cream cheese, doughnuts, atmosphere
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Kerouac32
Points +230
Donuts and Coffee is a Winning Combo - Edit
Great staff and atmosphere. Awesome donuts from Dottie's and good coffee. Nice place to chill.
Read morePros: great staff
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urbinedwin
Points +56
I like this coffeehouse - Edit
I didnt LOVE the sandwhich (I think it was called greenwhich), but the donut was amazing and so was the berry tea! I want to go back and try other things on their menu.
Read morePros: friendly/helpful, good price
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Meghanmebs
Points +30
Awesomeeeeee - Edit
Absolutely awesome cafe. The cinnamon doughnuts were incredible, mocha ice coffee was also really good. I love that you don't have to worry about cows milk getting into your food or drink. Sat outside on a beautiful day. We will definitely be back.
Read morePros: All Vegan. Lots of options. including baked goods
Cons: None
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roguesby
Points +236
Vegan Treats!! - Edit
The desserts are amazing, because they have Vegan Treats, which are literally the best. The food I find to be just okay, though.
Read morePros: VEGAN TREATS!!!!!, Dog friendly: but can't eat inside with dogs
Cons: Food just okay
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ecoRDN
Points +1269
Grindcore House, Vegan to the Core - Edit
“An all vegan coffee shop called Grindcore House is located on South 4th Street in Philla, Pa?”
Read more“Yes, yes we will.”
Serving Counter Culture coffee along with sweet & savory treats in abundance, Grindcore House was vibrant and abuzz in the early Philly morning. Many dogs and dog-lovers mingled with all the many coffee drinkers and other passersby, in and out of old shop door. Ample seating, great art and a lending library also found within. A very sweet place.
ecoRDN ordered strawberry ginger iced tea and an iced americano. A respective refreshing jumpstart to the immune system, and a smooth icy jolt of dark malty smoothness. Yet still too early for heavy dessert we decided to return later that day. We’d been eyeing the Peanut Butter Bomb sitting tall and inviting within Grindcore House’s cold case.
So! ecoRDN boomeranged later that day on a sweet mission. The Peanut Butter Bomb is a Vegan Treats creation. For those unaware, Vegan Treats of Bethlehem, PA were voted one of the 10 best bakers in the world, pardon us, but holy [censored]! That is a no-brainer. Peanut butter cream, chocolate ganache and rich black chocolate cake. A huge slice capable of fully feeding two seekers of sweet deep, dark and perfect. We’d had the cake before in Manhattan so it was like a second honeymoon at Grindcore House that day. Highly recommended!
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Pros: ALL VEGAN COFFEESHOP, Plant-Based Amazing!!!, Lending Library Within, Desserts & Savory Options, Amazing Coffee
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Marie88
Points +115
coolest place ever - Edit
Visiting Philly and had to pop in. Had an amazing iced cold brew and a slice of blueberry coffee cake.
Read moreThe staff where friendly and the back room was playing the best play list I've ever heard in a public place.
Pros: awesome playlist, amazing coffee, cool staff
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MaddCanvas
Points +16
Absolutely love this place! - Edit
Super friendly staff, warm inviting atmosphere and wonderful food! So beyond happy to find not only a fully vegan coffee shop, but one with great coffee and good food.
Read morePros: All vegan, good prices, great menu.
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KiwiTheVegan
Points +18
love this place - Edit
visiting philly and came here yesterday, loved it do much I came back today for breakfast.
Read morePros: Lots of options, entirely vegan, friendly staff, a
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aurelio7th
Points +32
great food - Edit
great baked goods and not too pricey
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: a little tight on space
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Carlyjeg
Points +162
very cool local place - Edit
We stopped here for breakfast both days in Philly on a wkd trip. They had the best scones, muffins and donuts we've ever had. The mixed berry muffin was my favorite. And my husband loved their lattes. I had the pineapple juice, lakewood or something was the brand... I'm not a coffee drinker so didn't try any.
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onesonicbite
Points +113
Great Coffee and vibe - Edit
I love this place. Great food, great coffee, lots of selection! They stock Dottie Donuts and lots of other goodies like baked goods, sandwiches, and chocolate. The place has lots of seating in the back, and a cozy setting.
Read moreThe only downside is that it is a walk from Center City, so it might be hard for tourists to check out. So it is more of a locals sort of place. And although I dig the music they play, sometimes it can be distracting when reading, which I like to do at coffee shops.
Pros: great coffee, lots of food options, cool vibes
Cons: Music can be distracting for reading, a long walk from center city
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Dalbyjn
Points +26
sinful and devilish - Edit
It is Halloween and we are on our way to NYC but had to stop for our treat Peanut butter Bomb No tricks here just devilish good
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angelaxvx
Points +163
My favorite place - Edit
I love this place! Their lattes are delicious and they always have a large variety of delicious foods to snack on. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this awesome place.
Read morePros: Great coffee, Great food, Lots of choices
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kim2121
Points +449
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake - Edit
I stopped by Grindcore House today for dessert and really liked the vegan peanut butter chocolate cake - rich, indulgent, and a very generous portion! The service was friendly, and it was a beautiful day outside, which made the outdoor seating especially nice. Will definitely return!
Read morePros: Delicious Food
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JesseIves
Points +133
Almost great - Edit
I want to give this place 5 stars so much. It has all of my favorite things; it's all vegan, it's all about punk and hardcore, their cafe has a great seating area, and it has a free radical literature library in the back. However, we got there on a Sunday afternoon, and their baked good options were somewhat limited, maybe on other days or times they have more. Every time I am in Philly I will go here, but on first impressions I just can't say it was excellent.
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jclamb
Points +40
cozy and delicious - Edit
I've been to Grindcore more than a few times, as it resides in my neighborhood. They have super awesome pastries and desserts! They also have a nice tea selection and yummy sandwiches (when the staff neatly stacks the veggies). Definitely a local favorite!
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rob mafia
Points +54
this place rules - Edit
censorship sucks. please step into the 18th century, happycow.
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cookiem
Points +5888
Still got it going vegan strong - Edit
I really can't think of an all vegan coffee house off the top of my head, but if I were to go to one anywhere, I would want it to be exactly like Grindcore.
Read moreThe ambiance is vegan hipster but without the attitude- other than nice, really genuinely nice, helpful and efficient. They care!! The decor matches the mindset, and that vegan mindset of stay active and aware is appreciated. Seating in the front is sparse but more room in the back and tables outside!
The coffee is excellent with the choices typical of any full coffee house. How were, it's even better here because they've got 4 diff vegan milks. Yeah!!!! Just specify what you want in an espresso drink and take your pick by the DIY bar- coconut, soy, almond and creme. Mmmm blue agave raw sweetener, cinnamon and the like, too, for your benefit!
The food is fab. Vegan all the way for cookies, muffins/ quick breads, pastries, cakes and brownies. Some other beverages too, along with tea, are also available. Vegan Treats and another local bakery have items here. You have a few gluten free choices too! All delish!
Order a bagelwich with any spread you want- sweet or savory- on a whole wheat or sesame or whatever bagel available. How nice to have choices!!! The sandwiches are also fab- multigrain, ciabatta or sourdough. They take the time to make them well with fresh veggies and fake meat and mayo - avocado is so good with spinach and tomato!
Whatever you order, you'll love it!!!
Pros: All vegan, Dessert choices rock, Coffee is fab
Cons: Makes me fat- too much good food!, Hours could be extended for all hour fun
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Veganwithavengance
Points +105
Good food good music - Edit
Have been there twice and both times I loved it. This last time I got a cinnamon raisin bagel with jalapeño cream cheese, Tofurky and tomato and loved it. It was the perfect way to start off my day and I could probably eat one every day. Also got a delicious hot chocolate which was not overly rich which I like as my homemade versions are ultra rich and hard to drink as a larger beverage with a meal. They also have cakes and pastries from Vegan Treats and other local folks which are quite good. The atmosphere is pleasant and it feels like a neighborhood joint with a very friendly staff;
Read moreThey make their own cream cheese and that should be commended. It makes their sandwiches about ten notches better.
I came too early for the grindcore but the music was still good and probably more pleasing to the friend I brought with me as she detests hardcore type music. I hear they play it sometimes in the afternoon but I think I have come a bit early both times for that.
Pros: Delicious Food, Good Music, Friendly Staff
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mariaiswaycool
Points +88
Great Visit! - Edit
I stopped at this place for the first time when a few friends from Germany came for a visit in Philadelphia. One was lactose intolerant, and they knew that I love vegetarian and vegan food, so we decided to try it out for breakfast. We got bagels and chai tea, and both were fantastic! I was so happy to be able to just order and not have to think about which items were vegan. If you like chai tea lattes, they make their own concentrate, which is very nice.
Read morePros: Great Chai, Good Atmosphere, Awesome Customer Service
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Points +21344
Grindcore House - Edit
If you like (1) vegan food, (2) heavy metal, or (3) both, then you might like Grindcore House. I'm a huge fan of bagels with vegan cream cheese for breakfast and Grindcore House certainly delivers on that. I was shocked to see all of the vegan options, there were several bagel options and SEVERAL vegan cream cheese options! I ended up getting the scallion cream cheese on one side and jalapeno on the other. The scallion was certainly the winner. Overall, the cream cheese's were really good but I had better bagels elsewhere in the city...I only wish I could get the bagel from one place and the cream cheese from Grindcore (easily). I also tried their matte late and thought it was average. In conclusion, I say give it a try if your close by.
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places-in-pieces
Points +679
great! - Edit
i can't speak for the coffee, because i don't drink it, but the sandwiches are top notch. my favorite spot to grab lunch in the city.
Read morePros: sandwiches, great staff, decor
Cons: the music
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DennisTCB
Points +30
Awesome First Visit - Edit
Visited Grindcore for the first time today. Had a GREAT experience. The staff is amazing and the food unbelievable!! Don't walk....run to Grindcore House!!
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thevegantwins
Points +91
Kudos for an all-vegan coffee shop - Edit
100% vegan coffee shop/cafe is such a beguiling concept and it nearly works. I was a bit concerned about coming here after reading the reviews since nearly all the reviews mentioned hip/punk and here I am, an overweight, nearly middle-aged suburban mom who happens to be vegan. I was pleasantly surprised about how well me, my disabled husband and 2 of our children were treated. The staff made wonderful hot chocolates for my 7-year old twins and my husband enjoyed his coffee. My cappucino was not ready until everyone was already done with their desserts and drinks and when I tasted it, it was nearly undrinkable. The foam was fine but the espresso was so horribly burnt-tasting. The cafe serves Vegan Treats desserts. I might be the only one to feel this way but I really dislike Vegan Treats desserts. They are way too junky and always make me feel sick if I eat one. I wish more places would try to get better quailty vegan desserts like we have in NJ (Cinnamon Snail and Wildflower Vegan).
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Friendly staff, An array of non-dairy choices
Cons: Coffee preparation is lacking, Serves Vegan Treats desserts
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mikerideabike
Points +68
Love this place! - Edit
Every time I drive into Philly, I make Grindcore my first stop. They're open early and always have great stuff ready to eat. Last time, I had an amazing coconut sticky bun that was bigger than my head!
Read morePros: Great environment, Friendly staff , Awesome food @ good prices
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BruceWayne
Points +57
Finally - Edit
A coffee shop that serves fair-trade coffee. Their kitchen prepares only vegan food. Punk and metal on the radio. What else could I ask for? The milk selection is unparalleled. Soy, rice, almond, coconut, and soy creamer! No coffee shop has soy creamer! Sandwiches on the menu have choices of Tofurkey or Field Roast vegetarian meats, bagels have tofu cream cheese, and their display case is loaded with Vegan Treats from Bethlehem! Recycling bins and biodegradable disposables, they are also environmentally conscious. Excellent place to visit, hang out, and have massive amounts of food and drink. I will return.
Read morePros: Vegan, Fair Trade, Music and friendly employees!
Cons: I am not in Philly anymore, I will not be back for a while, I discovered it the last week there
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