The Menagerie, Old City
5 people recommendvia r/philadelphia, r/philly5 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Menagerie; the location shown here is the Old City shop, which a couple of commenters name. Several speak well of the coffee, and one who had a shot at the Old City shop says the espresso was good.
Address
Menagerie Coffee, 18 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Espresso
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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/chupacabrahj in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
Lists this among good espresso options, alongside Forin.
- Recommendsu/velospence1 in r/philadelphia · Apr 2024taste
Says they've had a good espresso shot here.
- Recommendsu/These_Owl_8045 in r/philly · Apr 2024taste
Calls The Menagerie's coffee excellent and its homemade cookies very good; doesn't recall seeing bagels there.
- Recommendsu/shaester16 in r/philly · Jul 2025
Says Menagerie shops stay open past 5, including one in Old City.
- Recommendsu/Several-Bee-6536 in r/philly · Apr 2024
Agrees the Menagerie is great, echoing an earlier recommendation.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.