La Colombe, Fishtown
14 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly14 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who name La Colombe recommend it. It has several shops and most commenters do not say which; the location shown here is the Fishtown cafe, which some commenters name: one says the coffee is incredible, the food really good and the space roomy, another calls it a great spot with no art inside, and a third suggests it to anyone willing to go beyond Northern Liberties. Several point to its darker, more traditional roasts as a fit for Italian-style espresso, and one suggests the shop near Rittenhouse might suit those wanting more seating and a cozy feel. Caveats: one commenter warns it gets busy.
Address
La Colombe Coffee Workshop, 1335 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
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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.
- Recommendsu/Bigbambino61 in r/philadelphia · Dec 2025ambience
Says they have been impressed by the cafes' look, some roasts, and size; brand-wide, not one outlet.
- Recommendsu/MyBoyBlue83 in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
Has long preferred La Colombe for old-style espresso drinks, though hasn't had its straight shot and assumes it isn't sour.
- Recommendsu/Amnesiac_Golem in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
Suggests La Colombe as a starting point for traditional espresso, while saying their knowledge is limited.
- Recommendsu/Proof-Painting-9127 in r/philly · Feb 2025
Calls La Colombe in Fishtown a great spot, noting it has no art inside but sits near a vintage store.
- Recommendsu/MilesGoesWild in r/philly · Jul 2026taste
Seconds La Colombe, noting its darker roasts on average.
- Recommendsu/vinewanderer in r/philly · Jul 2026taste
Says La Colombe roasts are among the darkest in town, a short walk from Logan Square.
- Recommendsu/TheArchitect_7 in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025
Says La Colombe is excellent.
- Recommendsu/Banglophile in r/philly · Dec 2024
Places La Colombe second after the Blue Stone Lane pick.
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- Recommendsu/sherbzie in r/philly · Dec 2025
Says their favorite Christmas morning spot was La Colombe, which opened early; suggests calling for holiday hours.
- Recommendsu/bellicosebarnacle in r/philly · Dec 2025ambience
Suggests it might be good, with more seating, a cozy feel, and maybe better for conversation.
- Recommendsu/False_Mud_3325 in r/philly · Dec 2024
Says they really love La Colombe, answering the thread directly.
- Recommendsu/sheldoncooper1701 in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
Named among their three regular places for Italian-style espresso.
- Recommendsu/TankLady420 in r/philly · Feb 2025taste
Likes the Fishtown La Colombe, praising the coffee and food and calling the space roomy; warns it gets busy and admits it isn't artsy.
- Recommendsu/Several-Bee-6536 in r/philly · Apr 2024
Suggests La Colombe in Fishtown as a coffee option for people willing to leave NoLibs.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.