ReAnimator Coffee — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Buy something immediately or be invited to leave the place. That's how it happened. I just moved to Philly and spent the last couple of weeks going to coffee shops in my new neighborhood. There are many great ones in the area, but I especially like this one for reading because it has big windows and is just three blocks from my house. Over the course of two weeks, I came back five times, staying an hour or two between reading and writing, spending something around $ 10 or $ 15 for a couple of cortados and croissants every time. Well, today I arrived around 11 am and waited for my partner to arrive and finally get something for the two of us. After 30 minutes or so, while I was reading a book, an employee came out from behind the counter to ask me if I was going to order something, otherwise I would have to leave the place. Was I taken as a suspect of not being a 'customer'? It was an embarrassing situation, which I have never experienced before. The place was far from being packed, more than half of the seats were empty. I felt unwanted, watched, disrespected. It was awkward, a bad surprise and a big disappointment with a place I had liked so much at first. Oppressed by the clerk's lack of elegance, I went with him to the cashier and anticipated my order feeling lousy and uncomfortable. I have to say it, it was a terrible human experience. If you are reading this text, be warned: you'd better pull out your wallet to buy your right to seat immediately, proving you're here strictly as a buyer before someone kicks you out. The irony is that I would have inevitably bought something in no time, as I always do, only respecting my temporality as a client and not being obliged to do it by an employee (and this text would never exist and I would keep returning with a book, and, of course, buying cortados and croissants). I hope this review can serve the owners to better plan their treatment policy in relation to their clients and the...

Order: Pour Over (Single Origen Ethiopian), pretzel shortbread cookie Price: $9 Pros: They have a great interior seating including an enclosed upstairs work area, this is probably the best coffee shop I've ever been to from a "work" perspective. They roast their own coffee, really high quality beans. Cons: It is just a tad bit more expensive than most coffee shops I've been to by about $1

Thoughts: Our first coffee shop stop in Philly and we managed to pick a pretty good one. Reanimator has an incredibly spacious, well lit interior that feels perfect for sitting around and sipping coffee or getting work down. There are a lot of seats so you should be able to find seating at most times, and if you really want to focus and get work knocked out they look to have an enclosed work environment that is up on the second floor. It looked like a really unique idea, but as I'm not here doing work I didn't really test it out.

The coffee didn't take too long to arrive and it was delicious. Great body, very pronounced flavor notes, not too dark of a roast on the bean, and overall just a delightful cup of coffee all around. While they don't make the pretzel shortbread cookies in house they paired really well with the coffee. It's essentially a shortbread cookie with a coating of pretzel dough on the outside. The light, buttery sweetness worked really well with the coffee.

I'd definitely recommend Reanimator to anyone in the area and if we had more time we might even come back, but given that I only have a few days in the city to eat all the food and drink all the coffee that’s a...

ReAnimator Coffee Roasters is a standout spot for anyone who takes their coffee seriously but also appreciates a welcoming, down-to-earth vibe. From the moment you walk in, the minimalist design and airy atmosphere set the stage for a focused yet comfortable coffee experience. It feels like a space built to showcase what they do best—roasting incredible coffee.

The quality of their beans is undeniable. ReAnimator has a reputation for precision and consistency, and it truly shows in the cup. I tried their espresso and a pour-over on different visits, and both were exceptional in different ways. The espresso was rich and punchy, with just the right amount of brightness, while the pour-over highlighted nuanced, delicate flavors that lingered long after each sip. Their single-origin coffees are especially worth exploring, as each one reveals a unique story of origin and process.

What really impressed me was the staff. They’re approachable, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about coffee. Whether you’re already familiar with specialty coffee or just dipping your toes in, they’re great at making recommendations and walking you through the flavor profiles without any pretension.

Beyond the drinks, ReAnimator has a cool, creative energy that makes it more than just a café—it feels like part of the local culture. If you’re in search of thoughtfully roasted beans and a space that celebrates coffee at its finest, ReAnimator Coffee Roasters is absolutely...