Ox Coffee — Restaurant in Philadelphia

No roast dates on coffee beans. Almost didn’t buy them, but I’m glad I did. I was skeptical that they would be fresh, but they were bubbling and fizzing in my V60. Might’ve just gotten lucky, but as probability dictates, probably not. No, Ox likely sells fresh beans.

So then why not list the dates? You already list origin, altitude, varietal, and process. Dates are important and this company is at the caliber to add them.

Americano was good, espresso was good, drip coffee was good. The folks behind the counter didn’t seem pretentious. Shop has a nice vibe, but is not wheelchair accessible.

Overall I’m giving an A- and I will be back next time my proximity in...

Hold on, I need to romanticize the first time I walked into this cafe last week while I was visiting Philly for the first time from nyc. I walked in at the 6 minute mark of the song "Under the Pressure" by the War on Drugs which felt so dreamy and yet so Philly at the same time. Service was excellent and my chai tea latte was the best I had in Philly. My partner and I had a great time looking at the window and people watching. For such a hip coffee spot, it was completely unpretentious. You can tell working class locals come here for the bomb coffee but we also saw a hipster or two vibin'. lol in nyc they're everywhere. Such a nice experience. lovely city. Thank you...

We have been told again and again that Ox is the best coffee in Philly so we have it a try. My resident coffee connoisseur gives it two thumbs up, reporting that “there is no bitterness.” The shop is small and service is “walk up to the window” style, which is fine. There is also an “order ahead” option. Ox also offers a small selection of baked goods, various coffee/espresso drinks, and hot chocolate (also rumored to be “the best”- I’ll let you know...). The service was friendly and efficient but fair warning: the coffee isn’t...