Càphê Roasters
Cafe · Harrowgate
3400 J St G1, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Highlights
Càphê Roasters serves up an unbeatable fusion of exceptional coffee and vibrant Vietnamese dishes in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere.
Càphê Roasters serves up an unbeatable fusion of exceptional coffee and vibrant Vietnamese dishes in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere.
"Càphê Roasters is the weekday breakfast MVP. The Kensington cafe has everything from Vietnamese coffee (made from beans that they roast on-site) to breakfast sandwiches so good that you'll want to make this your official work-from-home location. Grab a frothy egg coffee, spicy potatoes, or crispy fried chicken bánh mì covered in a syrupy gochu glaze, and hang out at any of their long tables in the bright space. It’s an easygoing place to bring a big group of friends, but also works if you just want to have a solo meal and do some light reading." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"The next time you want to dive into a book, have a memorable breakfast or lunch, and forget the rest of the world exists, come to this Vietnamese coffee shop in Kensington. They even have long tables so you can bring a group of friends here to start your day with oniony broken rice porridge, egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches on long rolls, cha fries that come covered with salsa roja and fried eggs, or crispy chicken bánh mì coated with a sweet gochu glaze. Pair any of them with a custard-layered egg coffee (made from beans sourced from Vietnam and roasted on site)." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"A 2025 semifinalist for a James Beard Award, Càphê Roasters, run by Thu Pham and her executive chef Kevin Huynh, serves innovative drinks and snacks in its light-filled Kensington cafe. Order modern takes on classic Vietnamese coffee drinks, like salted brulee càphê and egg coffee, which go well with the cafe’s frequently sold-out pandan coffee cake. The sandwiches are worth having, too, including a fried chicken banh mi." - Ella Lilja Peterson
"Thu Pham has been roasting her specialty coffee sourced from Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast and East Asia since 2018, but her full-on cafe was always her goal. There, coffee drinkers can indulge in strong Vietnamese lattes while co-work in a lovely space, while also ordering banh mi and breakfast sandwiches. The shop is also a semifinalist in the James Beard Awards for the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program category this year." - Nadia Chaudhury, Ernest Owens
"A coffee roastery in Philadelphia known for its Viet-inspired coffee offerings." - Melissa McCart
