Herman's
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Herman's in South Philly, and a couple name it as a place to buy beans. One person likes it mostly for its drip coffee and points to other spots for espresso, while another calls it the best in the city in their opinion. Two people are less impressed with the espresso: one did not like it and another says its shots are pretty bad. One person says it has plenty of quieter times, especially afternoons, while another loves it but says it is always mobbed.
Address
Herman's Coffee, 1313 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
At a glance
- Opinions divided
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/hairydookie in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
Says this place did not work out for them while searching for good espresso.
- Recommendsu/alittlemouth in r/philadelphia · Dec 2023
Names Herman's as an open option in answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/Dutch_Dooley in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025
Simply names Herman's as a favorite.
- Recommendsu/Old-Explanation9430 in r/philly · Dec 2025
Names Herman's as a suggested place to find beans, in direct reply to the question.
- Caveatu/HobbyPlodder in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
Says Herman's, like most regular cafes in their experience, pulls poor shots.
- Recommendsu/Christinamh in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025
Rotates to Herman's among their go-to bean sources.
- Mixedu/Becrazytoday in r/philadelphia · Dec 2023wait time
Loves it, though notes everyone else loves it too and it stays crowded.
- Recommendsu/PhilyMick67 in r/philadelphia · Dec 2023
Calls Herman's the top pick citywide, though it sits on the far side of South Philly.
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- Recommendsu/sjacot88 in r/philly · Jan 2025
Names Herman's in a bare list of suggestions without further comment.
- Recommendsu/Old_Diver8084 in r/philly · Dec 2025
Says Herman's may be the best nearby option, echoing another commenter.
- Recommendsu/similarityhedgehog in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025
Places Herman's in their B tier of roasters.
- Recommendsu/day_break in r/philly · Jan 2025
Calls Herman's solid too.
- Recommendsu/PhillyBikeRider in r/philadelphia · Dec 2023wait time
Says it has many quieter periods, especially afternoons, and that it moves people through quickly.
- Recommendsu/puddin__ in r/philadelphia · Feb 2026taste
Prefers Herman's over another roaster's coffee.
- Recommendsu/QVPHL in r/philly · Dec 2025
Lists Herman's as a suggested place in reply to the question.
- Recommendsu/kuroshiro in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
A fan mainly of this place's drip coffee rather than its espresso.
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