Rowhome Coffee - Front Street

Rowhome is an EXPERIENCE! If you’re in Philly, do yourself a massive favor and go get their cheesesteak soft pretzel sandwiches. I got mine with an egg and my friend got his with everything seasoning. They’re stunning, and they also offer more generic breakfast fair as well which is also just as delicious. And not for nothing but their coffee is incredible too. One of the best iced mocha’s you can have—just be sure to get a large!

My niece has introduced me to yet another great café and this one is in the East Kensington area of Philadelphia. Have you seen the Instagram reel showcasing a Philly pretzel breakfast sandwich? Well, this was definitely the draw for us visiting Rowhome Coffee. They have two locations. One is on the Front Street, and the other one is on Pine Street. We visited the one on Front Street. This one occupies an old pharmacy building. The decor is clean and welcoming. Plenty of seating for meeting up with someone or working remotely. The menu doesn’t stop at breakfast sandwiches. There are also deli sandwiches, cream cheese and vegan options paired with Philadelphia pretzels. And please note, these are the original Philadelphia pretzels. I often call them the “squished” kind. these are the ones I grew up with from Federal Street. They are cut in half to serve as the bread. Bring your appetite because one of these sandwiches will fill you for most of the day. I was tempted to get one with cream cheese because it brought back memories of working in Center City. I used to buy a pretzel at the street vendor and dipped it in cream cheese I had in the office refrigerator. But, I knew what that tasted like, so I went for a sausage, egg and cheese on a regular Philadelphia pretzel. REALLY good. Next time I’ll try the everything topping. My niece got the bacon, egg and cheese on a regular pretzel. She only ate half and took home the other half hour later. She was smart! I just kept eating while I was talking. I left very full and very satisfied. We both got coffee. Mine - black drip with no room and she got their special - Earl Grey Latte. No complaints! She said hers was sweet and good. I have a feeling we will be dropping in again. If I am in the Pine Street area, I’ll check out that location as well. If you like the “squished” Philadelphia pretzels, I advise that you check out Rowhome Coffee at either location. #trustkj

First time ordering delivery from here after hearing about how good their breakfast sandwiches on pretzels are. Not only was the sandwich excellent, bacon was crispy, eggs well seasoned and the pretzel had a great chew and was not shy on the everything seasoning. If that was all, you'd have a very solid cafe, but when I got my order I found that they had written a nice note explaining that they were out of the pastry I had ordered and had refunded it, nice on its own, but they went on to say that they had included a selection of what pastries they did have left. Well above and beyond what they needed to do and it did not go unappreciated. Do yourself a favor and stop by, they seem like lovely people and have very good quality food to boot.

I visited this shop twice while in town. One of those times I plugged in for a few hours. It's a decent space with plenty of outlets and natural light. For drinks, the plain latte was excellent quality and the mocha was solid and not overwhelmingly sweet -- I'd drink either again. They serve up some pretty good breakfast sandwiches on pretzel buns. I'd rate mine 6.5/10. There's also a little pastry case with croissants and some sweets. I'd be happy to come back here and plug in again.

One of my side hustles is decorating short-term rentals, and no matter where I’m working, I’m always on the hunt for the best breakfast or coffee spot in the neighborhood. When I heard about Rowhome Coffee and their pretzel breakfast sandwiches, I knew exactly where I’d be eating the next time I was in the area. As a Philly girl, I’m all about a good soft pretzel, so adding our breakfast favorites into the mix was a brilliant idea. Rowhome really knows what they’re doing. The name alone pulls you in, and the vibe of the place doesn’t disappoint. I also took the barista’s recommendation and tried a Lavender Matcha—it was delicious!

It was my first time there after seeing their posts on instagram. It was even better than the pictures look. Staff are great and it’s a cool spot to sit and eat and enjoy an everything pretzel with bacon egg and cooper sharp and a double espresso. My granddaughter loves the everything pretzel with cream cheese too. Actually went twice this week.

The breakfast sandos were so tasty and had the perfect proportions! I got an iced lavender matcha & ice vanilla latte and they both were made to perfection. The barista was doing her thing & she was all alone behind the bar! We got to sit awhile and work on some projects — wifi was strong and the music was good!

Street parking only. Lots of coffee and tea choices. Indoor seating is available with no patio seating. I came here for their soft pretzels, and I was not disappointed at all. Must try their cinnamon and everything with cream cheese pretzels. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

I live nearby, and this is my go-to spot. Food is great, but the employees are the biggest selling point. They're all amazing and so sweet. They make it a point to remember my name, order, etc. 10/10. I highlyyyyy recommend.

I'm a fan. Good prices, good menu, good coffee. I definitely enjoyed the latte more than I liked the drip. While I haven't found a drip that I DON'T like, I certainly have a preference, and the trend of brewing & serving coffee with fruit notes isn't what I would generally reach for. But it's fine! Neat location. Comfortable seating area. To be honest, nothing overwhelmed me. It was a very standard coffee shop and good enough. Ticked the boxes. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit again. I will say - one thing I greatly appreciate about this place is the used needle container in the bathroom. It is inevitable that people are going to use, so give them a safe space to get rid of the things they are using. Much respect.

I didn't dislike it. I didn't love it rather. Cute inside. The egg were patties instead of being freshly cooked eggs. I would have preferred either freshly scrambled or even a fried egg with a yolk that drips nicely all over my sandwich. I like the pretzel "bun". Definitely a unique take on the breakfast sandwich. I just think it could be improved upon and really be great. The cold brew was fine. Had an odd flavor to it that I couldn't describe. The girl who took my order seemed rather bored to be at work. Neither friendly nor unfriendly. Overall it's fine for a quick grab and go breakfast.

I like the creative concept by incorporating pretzel, kinda paying homage to our city of brotherly love. Taste wise is nothing out of the ordinary. I was anticipating real scrambled eggs but got 2 pieces of egg patties instead, no biggie. Texture is a bit on the mushy/soggy side, but i think it's because the cheese and i did ask for mayo to be slapped on there so be mindful of that. Service was fast and I was surprised by the inside seatings. It'a quite homey and peaceful to do some work despite the location.

Great neighborhood spot! The service was really nice and pretty quick. The matcha latte was perfect and the pretzel sandwich was delicious. I really appreciated how it wasn't super greasy. Great spot to chill and do some work or pop in for a quick bite. Will definitely be back!

It's snowing hard outside and the guy wouldn't acknowledge my presence for a while even though our food was sitting there. Food is pretty mediocre for the price. Probably would give 3 stars if I wasn't bitter about being ignored.

I ordered online for pickup, which was easy. I asked for the egg to be on the side since I was not going to eat it for a while and I wanted to be sure it wasn't soggy. The bacon was a little burnt (see below) but I added the egg (which was very thick) and you couldn't taste that it was burnt. I got the regular pretzel for the sandwich and it was really good, not too chewy and was salted to perfection. I think there was some type of spread on the sandwich, which was tasty. I ate the sandwich lukewarm, so I'm sure it would be even better if it was hot. *I will be back to try other sandwiches.

Small but cool place. A decent waiting line but it moved relatively quickly. sandwich was awesome. Iced mocha latte was decent. Finding parking was a little tricky.

Nice staff. We went early in the morning and got pork roll and sausage pretzel sandwiches. Cappuccino was perfect, and my husband liked his chai. Cute cafe located on a quiet corner.

Rowhome coffee is a Serious staple in the neighborhood and this area would stink even more if it wasn't for the good coffee, food, and staff. Every staff member seems to be in a pretty good mood every time I walk in (a fucking lot) and the whole atmosphere of the place has a very chilled out but still "keep it moving" kind of vibe, which is really the best vibe for a coffee shop with a lot of throughput as it were. What I don't understand are idiot reviews (much like the one Alan T (aka Alan the naive and stupid and presumably dead, we'll get to that later) graced the internet with) that make wild assumptions about the operation of a business, but whomst is also moronic enough to assume that all forms of white powder are cocaine. So here's the thing, Alan T is dead. That's right I said it. Run the profile image through a reverse image search engine (like Tineye) and you'll see the photo is one of an obituary. Alan T the stupid/naive, shame on you for getting coffee and whining about it when you're supposed to be with the Lord! Anyway Al fucking rules and Rowhome will close before I stop going.

If you haven't heard of Rowhome, get you going! They do the classic, yet shockingly original Philly pretzel breakfast sandwiches. Side of pastries. Oh you want cream cheese on your pretzel? They got you. Sourcing local la colombe coffee gives them the chefs kiss of perfection.

One of my friends told me about this place. I was intrigued at the concept of pretzel breakfast sandwiches, so I bookmarked it on Google and dragged my bf along with me to try. We ordered the pork roll breakfast sandwich, the smoked salmon breakfast sandwich, and the cinnamon sugar pretzel with cinnamon sugar cream cheese. The pretzels were a little underwhelming--not especially soft or flavorful, just plain. It was basically the same pretzel for every menu item, even the sweet ones. I wish they'd varied it up a little by making the cinnamon sugar ones sweeter or more evenly coated in spices. That said, they were fairly affordable and still filled me up all right. Unfortunately, the location is a little too close to Kensington for my liking. It's not so close that there are drug addicts just roaming outside the cafe, but the area is a bit dilapidated and suspicious. My bf and I visited but left right after finishing our meal. Summary: Novel idea without much of an impact. I'm glad I tried it, though!

I've always wanted to try this place! It's got a few tables to sit inside and not super crowded when I came on a Sunday. I ordered for pick up and was able to get my food timely and the workers were nice! The sandwiches were delicious - definitely unique in the city to use pretzels as the bread. Although the sausage was a bit dry. However, the pork roll was amazing.

Glad to have this place as my local coffee shop around the corner from my apartment. Service is always friendly, the coffee is great and the pretzel sandwiches always hit the spot! Interior is always pretty quiet so perfect spot to meet up with friends or work.

Despite advertising vegan menu items this shop got someone in the group's vegan order wrong the first time, by adding eggs. Took over 20 minutes to replace the sandwich and the second sandwich also was incorrect (with egg on it again). We were not willing to wait for the shop to attempt to correct it a second time.

I have visited this location 3 times now and each time has been very pleasurable. From the young lady at the window to the vibes in the surrounding neighborhood. I have have tried 3 different breakfast sandwiches each time. I have to say the Sausage Egg & Cheese on an everything pretzel is my favorite though. All the sandwiches which you can see in my pictures below have kept me full most of the day. It's a mini meal! The cheesesteak egg and cheese was very good as well but messier. Usually I eat the sandwich in my car parked on Front street. It's about a 20 minute drive each way but I always leave satisfied. Great job Rowhome! I can'y wait to you have inside seating. Must add the Gf loves the Everything pretzel with cream cheese. Can't wait to visit again!

Came in here on a Sunday to try out their breakfast sandwiches. I got the sausage, egg and cheese with everything pretzel. It was amazing!! A bit greasy to eat, but nothing a few napkins can't take care of. I'll need to come earlier since when I went around 12:30pm they were all out of the breakfast cheesesteak. Service was good, and there were empty counters and tables to read or do some work.

Would recommend this place to anyone wanting a quick breakfast sandwich. This was the first time I had a cross over like this and I was very satisfied. The pretzel is nice and fluffy. Personally, I wish it was a bit more salty or had more sauce; otherwise, I'd say it was well seasoned (not overly salty or greasy). The insides did not fall out while eating which is a huge plus in my books. I stayed for another 3-4 hours to get some studying done and it does get quite busy around 10AM-2PM. Bring some headphones if you want to get some work here. There are a bunch of outlets and seating. I didn't have a chance to try a latte/drink today but my friend enjoyed his chai latte!

If you are looking for something different - this is a great place to try out. They have a creative spin on breakfast sandwiches, paying homage to the Philadelphia pretzel, and embracing the doughy vessel of said pretzel to have a beautiful marriage to eggs and cheese (& meat if you so choose.) Super reasonably priced, quick service, and quality food. You can also choose from an assortment of different drinks as well. I will 1000% be going back.

While visiting I went to this coffeehouse and it was very 'quaint'. Enjoyed the breakfast sandwiches on pretzels-minimum lunch menu. I'd go back when I'm in the area!

After the initial influx of customers on opening day, the crowds have leveled off here and thank goodness - I can get impatient when I need a coffee and a breakfast sandwich on a weekend morning! This place doesn't disappoint. Coffee was good and the bacon, egg, & cheese on a Philly soft pretzel was delicious. I found it a bit odd that they didn't have coffee flavors except for Mocha and simple syrup, but maybe they are focused on doing a few things really well and not having a broad variety. I also love the location - right under the el across the street from Rocky's Mighty Mick's gym - everything about this area screams Philly. The service was also good - I waited less than 5 minutes for my coffee and sandwich. Just a note to dog owners - since there are A LOT of them in the area and they all seem to be going to Rowhome. When lining up to order at the window, keep some space between yourself and other dogs/their owners. It's kind of a tight spot and not everyone's dog is comfortable with other dogs so to have a guy with his dog literally stand one foot behind me and my dog was disconcerting. I know COVID is "over" but let's try to still maintain some personal space. And by all means PLEASE keep your dog on a leash.

Always a good little spot to grab a cup of joe. Commitment to high quality coffee shows. And, they also have Swiss water processed decaf, for those looking for some joe without all the buzz.

Can't go wrong when it comes to pretzels and breakfast foods combined. The barista here was so nice, informative, and pleasant to interact with. The space is bright, clean, quiet, and comfortable. I went with a friend to grab coffee and sandwiches and catch up, we had a nice table by the window and hung out for a bit just chatting and taking in the ambiance of the place. I have also been to the Fitler square location which is closer to my house and work but this one is much larger and more for hanging out with a book, a friend, or your computer. Totally stop in for good coffee and a great sandwich.

Wow. What a gem. Simple menu. Great coffee tea and Philly pretzel sandwiches Go- out of your way to enjoy this Philly gem.

Was excited to get a breakfast sandwich this morning. Ordered the bacon egg and cheese on a salt pretzel and a hot chocolate. Hot chocolate was warm at best and not much flavor. The sandwich was finished quickly and looked delicious but I was turned off by the color of the egg when I bit into it. Had a greenish color which usually means the eggs are premade and held in steam for a long time. (Which explains the quick readiness) I probably won't be back unless they switch to made to order eggs.

I am very glad that Rowhome Coffee has moved to my neighborhood. Front Street needs many more businesses like this and I will probably continue to support them. The sandwich is tasty, though not delicious. The coffee is passable. The idea behind the brand is really cool. They are a local company founded by former Temple grads and my neighbor is friends with the owner. That being said, I was not happy with my most recent experience of them. I ordered two sandwiches and coffee but was only given one sandwich. I got about a block away when I realized I only had one sandwich and turned around. The guy who rang me up said "I only rang you up for one sandwich, check the receipt....oh I didn't give you a receipt." Then he made my second sandwich. The wait for the first sandwich seemed too long because the second sandwich only took a minute to make. When I got home, only a few blocks away, I checked my credit card statement. Their prices are so high, I thought based on the charges that he had actually rung me up for 2 sandwiches. I went back there to ask them about it and they printed me a receipt showing that actually I had only paid for one sandwich and that my ice coffee was almost the same cost of one sandwich, which explains why it looked like I was double charged. Fair enough, I was in the wrong, but there wouldn't have been the confusion if I was given a receipt the first time around or if my order had been correct. I asked for a refill of my coffee and was charged again for it ($7!!), even though I had to come back 2 times to resolve the issue and the confusion wasn't necessarily my fault. It was a bad customer experience all around and I remain very disappointed.

Super happy to have stumbled upon Rowhome during my time in Philly. These sandwiches are unlike any other - very flavorful, fresh, and great portion. Having a Philly pretzel bun is unique and what ultimately will make this place rememberable for so many first timers like myself. Coffee was spot on as well. Baristas were really cool, had a great playlist on. The space was super clean, and extremely aesthetically pleasing. If I lived in the area, I would 100% be in here multiple times per week.

I didn't know that I needed a pretzel as my top and bottom of my breakfast sandwich until I came here. One of the best breakfast sandwiches that I've had in a long time. A little pricey but it was worth it. I'm not a coffee drinker but I def will return for the food. I recommend the bacon, egg and cheese

To whom this may concern I visit the front Street café my surprise the general manager Al was very unpleasing. I've entered the establishment to a line of customers and noticed that she was just sitting on her laptop. The gentleman upfront, assisted all the customers with their orders as he made the drinks. I than notice another customer come in and approach the girl Al as she was on her computer. She pulled out a baggie from her bag and asked her did you want this amount or did you want more? I was appalled at the fact that the upstanding business will allow anyone to purchase illegal drugs from anyone inside the business let alone in front of customers, that's not the gist of it and she got the product. She then turned and said Andy, would you like a taste? That is probably regular so he's used to seeing this with her being as this was my third time coming to the store. Second time seeing her just sitting around watching others work. the general manager went on to say oh yeah Eli go through this and probably a week not sure who the guy Eli is but pretty sure he won't want his business spread in his street so people that don't know him and might see him one day behoove me is once I got my ordered and I proceeded to sit down I've been noticed the general manager asked the gentleman worker if he could take down the boxes downstairs took out the trash and stock up the cool case as if her laptop was so important then doing her job This type of stuff frustrates me because this seems like it hasn't been here for five years and it doesn't seem like it'll make it to another year with the general manager, not even caring about the place of business who gave her the general manager title who allowed her to talk about narcotic and receive them in front of customers why are the associates going along with how she's treating them in the establishment? And Eli guy is he might want to stop past his establishment before his shut down or took over by protesters

I stopped by to check this place out on my way to IndyHall, in that weird hour where you should have eaten lunch by now, but it's too early to hit happy hour: 3pm. Rowhome is strictly a takeaway window, so there's nowhere to hang out, but they were slinging sandwiches and offering me friendly advice and service like I wasn't a weirdo looking for a breakfast sandwich at 3pm. Brava. While I wish there were seating, I understand the new reality of operating a profitable business in the food/cafe industry. These folks are savvy, I like it. I have never been to their original location, but maybe it has seating? Not sure. Doesn't matter here. I was feeling adventurous so I ordered a sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a cinnamon sugar pretzel, which was recommended when I asked what was good with the cinnamon-sugar pretzel. I'm so glad, because it was a great combination of flavors! Sweet, savory, chewy, a bit gooey....perfect! So if you're in the area. go check this place out!

What a letdown! So I had been looking forward to stopping by the newly opened shop. Their big thing is Pretzels and Coffee. Well, I'm not a coffee guy, so PRETZELS it is! So when a spot promotes only two items you assume that the have the best of both to offer. Well, NOT TRUE! Let me say it took 10 mins for me, second on line to get my order taken. One person taking orders/making beverages and another making sandwiches. Again, another FAIL. So, finally I order 2 Everything Pretzels and 1 plain. Again, a 5 min wait, so now I'm expecting EPIC pretzels. I open the bag and to my surprise they are obviously warm, which is making me extremely happy! Then I open the wax paper to find a toasted "everything" pretzel slices in 1/2. FAIL I didn't ask for them to be toasted or sliced. Now on to my Plain Pretzel...... Shame on ROWHOME COFFEE, for selling a mass produced, individually packaged pretzel from J&K SnackFoods, with the "FEDERAL PRETZEL" brand license on the front in a city know for its Philly Soft Pretzels & Cheesesteaks. $13.00 for 3 pretzels, an orange juice & a water. 2 stars is for the quality Natalie's Juice!

We're back. The new eggs are so good. Per usual, the bacon is thick and tasty. And of course, love the everything pretzel so much. Thank you Rowhome!

Popped in here for breakfast with my husband, *chef's kiss* . I ordered the cheesesteak pretzel sandwich, absolutely phenomenal. It's slightly messy so if you order it grab lots of napkins. I also ordered coffee which was good quality. Not much of a coffee drinker the food was the star of the show for me. The ladies working the front were pleasant and welcoming, which is always nice to experience at a restaurant. I highly recommend stopping here if you're in the mood for coffee and breakfast.

Roomy coffee spot. Excellent breakfast sandwiches with pretzels for bread. Great coffee beans.

Love this local joint! The decor inside whether in the dining area or in the bathroom is on theme with the name! Had their cafe au lait and soft pretzel sandwich. I don't usually love soft pretzels, but the pretzel was toasted to perfection and went well with the eggs and bacon! The barista explained what a few drinks consisted of and did it with a smile! Will definitely be going back!

Woke up and was really craving a breakfast sandwich and decided to check out the pretzel sandwich at Rowhome. I have been wanting to try this place for a while as it takes the traditional philly pretzel and makes it into something new. My husband and I both got egg and cheese sandwiches on the everything pretzel - he just opted for veggie sausage on his. While we were waiting for our sandwiches, our dog enjoyed a complimentary dog treat! The shop was pretty quick but there is no place to sit so we quickly headed home to devour our sandwiches. Once I unwrapped mine, I added some ketchup that the shop provided and dug in. The sandwich was very warm and there was cheese oozing out the bottoms holes of my pretzel. I found that my egg and cheese was much more manageable to eat compared to the one with veggie sausage. The sausage - even though delicious - caused things to slide around more. These sandwiches are filling - I only ate 2/3's of mine before I had to tap out. My husband ate his entirely though. I will definitely be back to try the coffee beverages and get another sandwich. Very happy this place is in the neighborhood!

Always happy w anything I've gotten here. Love the pretzels. I usually get one of the sandwiches. My favorite is the Turkey. I typically skip an everything bagel or pretzel because the taste is overwhelming but rowhome'a everything pretzel is perfect. Adds to anything sams which or w cream cheese.

What a great surprise! My husband brought home a pretzel breakfast sandwich this morning. It's a hearty sandwich that could potentially been split in two. I had the vegan sausage with egg and vegan cheese on the everything pretzel. As expected, the pretzel is the star! It's a great texture and holds up pretty well.I may add this to my list of Philly spots to go to when friends from out of town visit. Like others have said, this is very Philly!

Food was Great, ambiance the same. Service with a eye roll and negative attitude. The Kensington location is great. We enjoyed the food we had and the atmosphere. However, one of employees, the one with the mullet and tats has the worst demeaning attitude. asked for a stirrer for my coffee, didn't see them without my glasses, did see the eye roll and negative attitude. This was not just to us, to other customers as well. We will not be back for that type of service.

Fantastic breakfast sandwiches on Philly pretzels!! The coffee was also great and service was excellent!

How on earth does this taste so good?! Only thing I would change would be to get less salt. Absolute must if you're in town.

Jersey and Philly made a baby with their pork roll, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on an everything pretzel! I saw these pretzel breakfast sammies trending and as a Jersey girl, I had to try one for myself. I was definitely impressed. This brought me back to a classic breakfast sandwich, but with the warmth of a Philly twist being on a Philly soft pretzel. All ingredients tasted delicious, from the soft, everything pretzel to the staple ingredients of the breakfast sandwich. The everything pretzel was doughy and thick, reminding me of a bagel that would typically house a classic breakfast sammy. They nailed the egg, cheese, Taylor ham (sorry had to slip the word in!) combo as well. My only piece of feedback, and why I'm giving a 4 instead of 5, is that the top of the sandwich could've used a bit more filling. I got mostly pretzel in the beginning so it took me a few bites to get to the good stuff! Could've been proportioned more evenly in the first few bites. The staff were kind and friendly. The inside space gives coffee shop vibes and has plenty of seating. For warmer weather, there's a pick up window outside. This spot can go in your rotation of coffee shops for getting work done or for reliable grab and go! Don't sleep on the pictures of this Philly meets Jersey delight!

Got the bacon egg and cheese on a pretzel. Pretzel was super soft, and delicious but bacon egg and cheese didn't have much flavor cold brew was also very bitter.

Ambiance is great really a solid neighborhood spot to just sit back relax and enjoy a coffee! I'm glad we found this place and std looking forward to maine this a weekly stop.

Came in here the other day and had a nice Americano and egg sandwich. Its definitely unique having all of their breakfast sandwiches on pretzels but I have to say they are superb! The staff behind the counter were very patient and friendly. The space is small inside but has enough seating for a few couples and a small bar area. Definitely an awesome spot and I'll be back again!

The iced vanilla oatmilk latte was so good, 10/10 on the pretzel with vegan cream cheese!

Fun twist on a breakfast sandwich. I got an everything pretzel with bacon egg and cheese and it was delish! Fluffy eggs, crispy bacon and lots of cheese, yum. Iced coffee was great as well. Friendly and efficient service. Can't wait to come back and try more pretzel sammys.

I love their bacon, egg and cheese on a regular pretzel bun. It's quick and convenient.

Stopped in this am for a 'fishtown brewed coffee and a pretzel with cream cheese. Awesome!