Outdoor seating
Yes
Ultimo Coffee in Philadelphia
Categories
Location on the map
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Breakfast
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Good for working on laptop
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Dining options
Breakfast
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 215-545-3565
Site: http://www.ultimocoffee.com/
Site: http://www.ultimocoffee.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:7AM–6PM
- Tuesday:7AM–6PM
- Wednesday:7AM–6PM
- Thursday:7AM–6PM
- Friday:7AM–6PM
- Saturday:8AM–6PM
- Sunday:8AM–6PM
Comments (155)
Pour over was just right and rich in flavor. The lemon bar went perfectly with the coffee, service was tip top of the top notch.
Went here as we were staying in a AirBnB and wanted to grab some coffee. The coffee was good, definitely strong if thats what youre looking for and the environment was nice, however the staff could use some training on how to talk and greet people.
They have some really good lemon bars here. Great atmosphere. Perfect little neighborhood coffee shops.
The coffee is good but it’s kind of ridiculous for a coffee shop not to open until 8am. That’s crazy town. Several times I’ve been looking for a good cup of coffee around 7:30am and drive right by Ultimo, excited when I see it, and disappointed when I realize it’s not open yet. Feel like they’re missing out on business, including mine. That’s not even that early especially for a coffee shop.
They make a great cappuccino here. Outdoor seating is fantastic. Dont trust reviewers who tell you a place needs more dark roast coffees. A good roaster doesnt burn their coffee. These guys are serving well-roasted coffees. Kudos.
Consistently great lattes and pastries and great service.
If flavor of your coffee matters (and you enjoy a good light roast), this is the local cafe for you. Friendly service in a cute neighborhood spot. A little pricier than other coffee options, but you get what you pay for!
I ordered a vanilla latte, that was EXQUISITE! It was smooth and velvety, perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness. The atmosphere here is quiet and relaxing; although there was a steady stream of clientele, the pace was never harried or unwelcoming. The baristas were friendly and knowledgeable, welcoming and made me feel very welcome. Goodbye Starbucks, HELLO ULTIMO!
This is my favorite coffee shop in Philly, and Ill come from several miles away to hang out here. The environment is fantastic for working in: music not too late, large windows, and good smell. Wifi works well. Im not a coffee drinker, but everyone Ive gone with enjoys the coffee. The tea is good.
I consider it the best tasting coffee with surprisingly good merchandise. Seriously, the shirts and mugs they sell are super cool. Not 5 stars because it’s not the coziest of spots to do work or sit. If you need a good coffee I think it beats Ultimo by far. Unless you’re a Wawa person but then why are you reading this coffee review?
A cute quiet place for a break or dates , with good coffee or tea that workers will make right there font of you by your order . Nothing feels great than organic products. While time you need to finish your work, home work, meeting online... you can enjoy a good drink and snack over here . Better than big , busy, prices place else.
Ultimo consistently has the best cup of coffee in Philadelphia. And I saw this as someone who had tried most of the better shops. What distinguishes their brew from the pack is flavor - its one of the only places Ive ever been where different beans are actually distinct experiences of flavor and aroma. Outside of brewed coffee (espresso, tea, etc), they are still definitely top tier, but dont stand out in the same way from the myriad of other excellent shops out there.Also worth noting: it is an excellent space. Tons of natural light, and manages to fit lots of people without seeming overcrowded. Could really use some more electrical outlets though, especially along the windows.
The ascetic of this location is gorgeous, with a very clean feel and lots of natural sunlight. A lovely place to sit and enjoy the morning.My shot of Geisha Esmeralda was unfortunately pretty salty. I wont knock them too much for this (geishas are notoriously hard to pull as espresso) but given this (and the price, $6) I was disappointed the barista didnt follow up afterward. Part of me really respects that they put the coffee on the menu, but its a risky choice that isnt always going to pay off. Still, a lovely place and the other couple of times the pour overs have been delicious.
I went to Ultimo because of the high reviews. Although the coffee is good and comparable to La Colombe and other hi quality coffee shops where you spend 4$ for a small latte, the customer service wasnt good. Some might think it is too much ask to much for extra hot and specify 175 degrees I dont when I am spe ding a lot of a special coffee. To totally disregard that request is not customer friendly. If I ask to have it extra hot it isnt saying g that you dont know how to make my latte its just the way I like it.not customer friendly.
Love the outdoor seating! Great chai and vegan treats from dotties and crust bakery as well.
Meh. One of these new coffee-fad places that sells bitter pour over coffees as if its a luxury item. I wish these wimpy coffee places would get over themselves, have at least one or two dark roast available with some real deep, strong flavor.Of course if youre a hipster, and youve grown up thinking that this is what coffee is supposed to taste like, youll love it. :-D(Just kidding kids, everybody is entitled to like what they like)
Cool local spot where beer and coffee meet. Coffee is great there. But unlike starbucks their other drinks are lack luster. An iced soy chai just comes out of 2 boxes. And thats that. Its an amazing place to people watch and do work. Its an ideal local hang out in an up and coming neighborhood. Its like a little melting pot! Cute place for sure.
I love this coffee shop. The coffee is perfect and so many delicious options. They also have a great selection of loose teas. The service is friendly and its always pleasant.
My favorite coffee shop in Philadelphia for high quality single origin coffee, and Ive been to more than 20 coffee shops in the center city/ South Philly area . Freindly staff that are knowledgeable staff, they can all make a mean pour over. Good treats sourced from local bakeries.
I tried both of the espressos available (guji and one other) and they were very flavorful as described. The darker roast is quite bold and may not be for your average coffee drinker
Neighborhood hipsterish coffee bar. The coffee is good and its always a great place to study while you sip on the pour over coffee. The coffee is just a bit to acidic for my taste but its nice and welcoming.
Ultimo is, quite simply, the best coffee roaster/retailer in Philadelphia. Their baristas are clearly well-trained at brewing pour overs and espresso (I would imagine that it is not a coincidence that Counter Cultures training center is located upstairs), and all of their drinks are exceptionally delicious. There are some Philadelphia-based roasters that seem to be focused on style over substance, but this place is consistently terrific.
Visited Philly for the Super Bowl and hit this coffee shop about 4 times within the weekend. Their Lattes are to die for! Staff was friendly and attentive. Drinks came up quick and delicious. I’ll be back whenever I’m in the city!
Worst coffee I ever had me daughter ordered an ice coffee and I ordered a coffee light. The coffee was wrong the way I ordered it. I received the coffee dark she fixed it and I took a sip and wasn’t pleased . It tasted like water. I can go to wawa and get better coffee
I had to wait longer than 5 minutes for a cup of hot coffee, black. When I sat down to drink it and hang out for a second, I was mentally preparing what I would say in my bad review. Then I tasted the coffee. Worth the wait, best coffee Ive had in Philly. Maybe dont come here if youre in a hurry.
Always have really great coffee, been coming here for years.
At first going into the coffee shop the customer service was not the best. For my first time there I had a not so good experience. However, I did reach out to the owner who is amazing!! and he addressed and took care of the problem. At first I wanted to give to 1 star for customer service and 5 stars for the quality. Overall, Ultimo is a place you will enjoy!
The coffee was very good, and pastry was excellent. Good neighborhood place.I offered to put my dishes on side counter when finished and staff directed meto place them in dishpan behind counter though - the Owner may want to retrain staff!
Great latte and comfortable vibe. Nice place to stop by even though in this chilly weather but Feeling much warmer now .Have to bring me BF here next time ! 😄😄
Love this spot. Great tea, WiFi, and assortment of baked goods (lots of which are vegan!). Basically delish on all levels...go for the blueberry coffee cake.
By far my favourite coffee shop in Philly! The beans they roast are delicate but delicious, and the space is bright, spacious and pleasant.
One of the best coffee shops in Philly. The first being their other location. They started roasting their own coffee which I wasnt to sure about as I love Counter Culture. Was not disappointed!
My favorite coffee shop in the city. Great service and they have the best coffee!
Mediocre food. Waiter with long black hair was super nice. Blond guy at register with short hair and sleeves shirt was really rude. Never coming back.
Pros: among the highest quality coffee in town, perfect espresso drink craftsmanship, cool space, location, great customer serviceCons: little room to dine in (makes standing in line awkward), pricyNot reviewed: restrooms, food options
Good, strong, flavorful coffee, comfy spot but seats fill up fast, especially on a summer day when outdoor seating is too hot, knowledgeable baristas and friendly clientele =)
Nice coffee shop with a decent array of baked goods. Expectedly on the pricier side for coffee as it is artisan. Space itself was a bit cramped inside.
Decent tea beyond boring black, but small cups only. Nice space to work though small and competitive for a table
This is my favourite coffee in the city! The service is great and the coffee is delicious!
I don’t know why I thought this time would be different but I am done now for good. Over-price average coffee with crappy cups and lids. The coffee spills out every time.
Spotless, upscale coffee and tea shop in Graduate Hospital area. GREAT lattes and teas. Indoor and outdoor seating. Pet friendly.
We got a chai and drip coffee. The coffee was dark and delicious, the chai was creamy, and the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Would recommend!👍
Amazing coffee, great friendly cafe environment, im here fairly regularly and am able to get work done but also a good place to chat with people
Always great coffee and very reasonably priced beans to go. Friendly people working there!
Favorite coffee in the area, always super friendly baristas, great coffee selection, good pastries.
Loved the coffee here! Great place to just sit and work or catch up with friends or just people watch.
Great neighborhood coffee shop. You can get as fancy as you want, but even the regular hot coffee is delicious.
My favorite coffee in the city. I buy the beans to brew at home. When you a buy a bag you get a comp cup hot or iced coffee.
Been going for a while and just realized that they have on their menu coffe from the city is was born ( popayan,colombia) and is amazing another reason to keep going , great coffee and place.
Very good，I like the croissant very much！
Very good coffee and a wide selection of pastries. Light and sunny seating area with outdoor seating available.
Perfect place to hang for good brew. Pleasing staff in a clean contempory shop. Outside seating a gathering place for laptops and pets.
Great spot to grab a coffee in Philly. Was in town visiting a friend and it was a very pleasant surprise! Would stop by again!
The true neighborhood cafe; always friendly, tasty light roast, high quality, kidfriendly, outdoor space, always clean and calm, favorite work place.
Ultimo is a favorite hangout. Their vanilla latte and chocolate brownie are amazing. I just wish they were open later!
The amount of hours i clock in here, im productive and consuming some of the best espresso drinks made in the city. i love it here, and the staff are wonderful.
Staff was kind and the food was okay.
I had an amazing chai latte with soy milk and a donut from Dotties doughnuts (that happens to be vegan). Awesome.
Usually very good. They dont have English/Irish breakfast tea, which is little odd, but otherwise good.
Basically, one of the best cups of coffee in the city. Friendly staff, Outdoor seating, free Wifi.
Fantastic coffee and great vibe. Try the macchiatto to really taste how good the beans are.
Great coffee. Chill environment. Quite—was able to do work without loud music.
All I wanted was WiFi. I went with my computer, got a canned drink which after paying found was way over priced. Sat down and tried to connect to the WiFi, it did not work. To top it all off, the music was terrible. I tried to wait it out to finish my bad drink before leaving, but I just couldnt.
Great place to get a coffee to go or post up and work for the afternoon. Good vibes, good coffee.
Loved the coffee!!! The two ladys that were working today were awesome, so nice!!!
Coffee is very nice. Staff is awesome.Tyler is dope & chill. :D
Great espresso, iced coffee, and pastries. Support local businesses
Is a quiet spot to relax and enjoy a great cup of coffee the coffee so pleasant you can smell it blocks away
Great coffee, good quiet place to work, and a lovely outdoor seating spot.
Love!!!Love!!!Love!!! Ultimo. Best customer service amazing people. Delicious earl grey tea.
Great coffee spot
Great coffee, but a tad pricey. Very nice staff.
Excellent coffee, although not always served as hot as a normal coffee shop.
Good coffee. A little small inside so seating is at a premium.
Everything here was great, from food , coffee and place. Recommended where you can sit and sip.
Too cramped to sit down for me, unless you or for outside seating. I would take Ultimo over Starbucks any day.
Got stood up for a date here, but the ambiance and decor softened the blow. 10/10 would recommend
Had a blast there with my son and his friends, great little neighborhood joint!
Good service, clean facilitate. One short coming: should have fresh lemon available for tea.
Nice place to sit but too small and coffee doesnt have much taste
The espresso was sour and expensive. Service was decent. Ice coffee was alright
I got a chai latte and a croissant. It was amazing. Really nice environment also.
Incredible coffee in a quiet, neighborhood location with great outdoor seating.
Best coffee in the City.
Great coffee in a nice environment. A good alternative to Starbucks.
Great neighborhood coffee shop! Baristas were fun and friendly!
Expensive and only one size coffee $3 fpr a 12oz... pathetic.
Best coffee in South Center City!
Real coffee, big cup, real people. Life is short but good.b
Great coffee and friendly staff in this up-and-coming neighborhood
Great local coffee shop with healthy and organic options
Friendly service and this guy made a heart in my coffee with milk!
Awesome espressos and a super chill vibe!
Macchiato was perfect. I kept recalling its flavor the rest of the day.
Great spot in the neighborhood for coffee.
Friendly service and delicious coffee from a local shop.
Awesome espresso drinks and cool vibe.
This place is absolutely outstanding. The place has a good feel to it.
Love that there’s parking but atmosphere is just okay
Best coffee shop in Philly. Fantastic coffee
Great pastries. The almond croissant is terrific.
Great environment. Pout overs served all afternoon
Awesome coffee and love the staff
Somr Vegan Options. Ask for Oat Milk or Almond Milk
Great single origin options as great seating
Great atmosphere, great coffee!
Cool little spot with some pretty delicious lattes
Good coffee, great bathroom
Cozy, trendy place with great coffees and espressos
Coffee is great would recommend it!
Great coffee. Great ambiance.
Excellence in the art of brewing coffee.
Comfortable joint with good coffee
Certainly a top place in the area.
Always happy to stop here
Very cute, great service
Spot on macchiato. Excellent baristas.
Very good
Unpretentious place with good service and good coffee
Excellent chill coffee shop
Its clean and its made well
Great seasonal cider!
Kinda small space for me.
Best coffee ever !
GREAT coffee. Chill service.
Very good coffee
Amazing flat white.
The best batista around
Great coffee!
Terrible cold brew :(
Great iced coffee
Excellent coffee!
Best coffee in the neighborhood
Great spot in the neighborhood
Very convenient
Unique flavors
Soooo good
The best in Philadelphia.
Okay
Good coffee
Delicious macchiato!!!
Great coffee
Get a latte!
Finally an excellent Italian cappuccino with almond milk (ask for a single shot inside). Not scalding as in all other American coffee shops, beautiful location and tables outside. Good guys!
It is a good place to wake up
Total reviews rating 4.6
155 Reviews for Ultimo Coffee 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-30Beautiful corner coffee shop with a decent About of out side seating. Has great iced coffee and some tasty snacks.
Review №2
2021-10-31Fine balanced espresso. They have Oatly Barista 😊 and a variety of vegan cakes as well.The baristas are super friendly and professional.I also like the interiour over here: modern, clean and cosy.
Review №3
2021-06-22Lovely corner coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that are happy to chat. Had an iced coffee and the hibiscus tea, both were perfectly brewed. Ordered a simple black coffee for my friend and they made an individual pour over for him. Best lemon square that Ive had in years, the lemon curd had a perfect sweet-tart pop that was off set by the buttery crust. Very reasonable prices and a great location to meet up with others.
Review №4
2022-04-08Honestly probably the best place to get a consistently delicious cup of drip coffee in the city. I find rival coffee shops here to be a bit too acidic and varying in quality/taste, while Ultimo is always smooth and consistent in quality. If I’m nearby, I go out of my way to stop here.
Review №5
2021-12-24Reliably delicious espresso and coffee in general. Good amount of outdoor seating and the staff is pretty friendly too. Pastries are good and if I want a quick pick me up, this is where you’ll most likely find me.
Review №6
2022-03-25Coffee is good, but I can’t bring my dog inside so you lost two stars, but overall super nice coffee shop and the vibes are good unless you have a doggo then the vibes aren’t fun.
Review №7
2022-01-04One of my top 5 favorite places to get coffee in Philadelphia. One complaint: theyre always out of chocolate croissants! The coffee is strong and whatever milk they use for their drinks, it is delicious and addictive.
Review №8
2021-12-02Edit: theyre pricing their case now, +1 star!Good coffee, wonderfully efficient & polite service, excellent sweet stuff. Ultimo gets their pastries from Dotties Donuts several days a week, which almost always sell out, but there are also a few sleepers hidden in the non-Dotties fare, such as the zucchini bread and apricot bars.My two major criticisms are the lack of signage on some of the products in their pastry case, making it difficult to judge what some things are / how much they cost, and that there are not enough plus-sized options for the drip coffee. As a result, Ill still get the cheaper 16oz cup from the nearby Wawa if Im not craving a Dotties, and dont feel like Im truly missing anything when I do. 3 stars.
Review №9
2022-06-14The staff are friendly, if you like light roast I would recommend going here.
Review №10
2022-04-11Great service, awesome coffee and loved sitting outside when the weather is cooperative.