Reanimator Coffee - Philadelphia

Their coffee is good. I get their beans for my pour over at home. For fancy drinks, the salted vanilla latte is pretty famous amongst people I know around here. I get iced mocha. Of course it’s all $7+ but there are plenty of little stores in the areas if you just want to grab a cheap coffee, don’t go to the hipster coffee shop if that’s what you’re looking for.I like the baristas, they will chitchat if it’s not busy and they seem cool. I think the employees unionized last year and the management recognized it without a fight iirc, so good place to support if that matters to you! The space inside is nice for sitting and working, it just might be crowded.My dearest wish is that they’d add (bring back? food. I live in the building upstairs and I’d be in here every day if they added some fancy egg bagel sandwich thing. They have pastries but they run out and the selection isn’t great. I’m moving so it’s too late for me…

Kendall took extra time to explain what a real macchiato is, very easy to talk to and knows his coffee!Food: 5/5

The courtesy of one particular barista here is so poor it’s impossible to understand—eye rolling, sighing, storming off, and ending up making mistakes because they were too immediately hostile to listen to the order. I worked as a barista for years at a busy bar that was an absolute zoo. I’ve never seen any comparable level of business at this place, nor is there anything about our order or manner that would explain this barista’s attitude that is leveled at my wife, and to a lesser extent me, every single time we come in. It takes a lot for me to complain about an employee, because I know people have bad days, but it’s every time. I wonder if this person is somehow NEVER a customer anywhere, allowing them to be on a high horse of contempt toward anyone who has the nerve to order an iced coffee. I don’t care to see my wife bewildered by the way she is treated every time she buys beans or doesn’t make coffee at home so we won’t be back.

Small, so there may be times when you cant find a place to park with your laptop if that's what you're looking for. I found a spot with no power and was able to relocate closer to a plug after a few minutes. I'm from out of the neighborhood, so was pleased to find ReAnimator to get some work done with a great cup of coffee!Food: 5/5

One of the better roasters in Philly. My only complaint is that the seating is a little limited, but overall it’s a great place