Dont let the exterior fool you; theres an excellent coffee shop in this old warehouse. Theyve got a comfortable, spacious cafe and their food and coffee are both delicious. I recommend the quinoa hot cereal bowl.

So good! Went there after a run and had the most awesome autumn afternoon with a oat milk latte and a housemade vegan pumpkin scone. Would recommend this place highly!

Great Lox bagels.

Fast and consistent service - super efficient staff

Love the concept, energy and ambiance of this place. It’s nice that there are plenty of vegan & vegetarian options. The food isn’t the best and is a bit overpriced. I paid $13 for a breakfast sandwich using the build-your-own-sandwich option. I was aware of what it would cost, based on the clearly labeled pricing on the menu but I also expected it to be worth it and it wasn’t. The bread was dry and barely toasted, the beef sausage was tiny and very over cooked (they sliced a small patty horizontally through the center and put one half on each side of the sandwich), the vegetables were good but it was such a tiny portion to charge for each one. The egg was good and cooked perfectly. I enjoyed my cold brew and my friends vegan pancakes were surprisingly good. The place was crowded when I went on Saturday morning around 10. When we ordered we were informed that there was a 25 minute wait for food. It took around 35 minutes for our food to come but you could tell they were all working hard to get everything out. The cafe side looks like a perfect place to grab a coffee and get some work done. I plan on coming back to do some writing.

This is a WONDERFUL coffee shop with lots of space for sitting and enjoying whatever they make for you. Very clean and very friendly service.

I ordered a toasted bagel with coffee ☕ 😋. The food is very good but the wait is rather long.

So many gluten free options, yummy coffee, many options for seating. Love it here!

As others have commented, both the coffee and breakfast sandwiches were underwhelming. The service also left something to be desired - my partner and I ordered two coffees and two breakfast sandwiches. We got the coffees and 20 mins later still hadn’t received the sandwiches. I asked for a status update and then they handed them over immediately. They were just sitting around getting cold. No apology etc. I was thinking if the sandwiches were good enough I could overlook the service - but unfortunately the sandwiches lack flavor and are just straight up poorly assembled. My recommendation? Hit up Wawa for a sizzli for $2 instead!

The baristas here are some of the best in the country! Especially Ariana and Emma. They have excellent coffee drinks, lattes, smoothies, kids drinks, breakfast sandwiches and more!Will come back every time I am in Philadelphia!Great for breakfast, lunch, a snack and coffee.And they have highchairs!

Celery big coffee shop. Lots of students where working. Also have some cute pastries. Also conveniently right in front of the penitentiary. Just in case you need a quick fix

Nice place and inside is open so now I wont freeze my toes off

Good environment and decent coffee. Please do something about your breakfast sandwiches though. Ive tried a few now and I am genuinely impressed as to how it tastes like nothing. Super bland eggs and the sausage did not carry any flavor

I was craving a lox bagel for a while now & came across this cafe! I couldnt be more satisfied with the sandwich & the prices were fair! I had the everything bagel & ir tastes very fresh & the lox was the right amount of smokiness! Plus, they make freshly baked goodies!This place is definitely a little hidden gem!

French toast, egg sandwich, Almond croissant and peanut butter ball are so delicious. The place is great for studying and chilling but its black coffee is not good as food.

Good place to buy coffee when visiting the penitentiary. Inside is very spacious although you can only buy to go because of covid restrictions. They have smoothie and protein drinks too but no frozen espresso and milk based drinks like frappes. They have plenty of outside seating and good WiFi so you can actually get some work done in the sun with a nice cup of coffee next to you.

It was closed when I went to visit. I will definitely go back when they open back up. Looking forward to the audio tour of this place and hearing about thier history will be awesome.

Need better flies control. Friendly staff.

Overall great place!Stopped by for Coffee. Latte was spot on! Decided to try 🥞 because, why not, right? Those were pretty good as well, was hoping for a little more fluff, but still deserving of 5 star.The staff seemed very friendly and the atmosphere here was pretty chill.Mostly people working on their mobile devices (which if thats what youre looking for, definitely the right place as well).

Coffee is pretty good. One of the better iced vanilla Lattees in the area. Espresso is competitive for the city. Not where I would get an breakfast Sammy but it’s fine

The coffee here is always always always excellent. If you have questions the staff is more than happy to answer. The menu has plenty of options. Service is with a smile too. Great place breakfast/lunch and a quick dinner.

Super big space in here. When you walk further into this cafe, you will find a “quiet area” for studying! The food is good too.

Dining is outside and takeout. The house coffee was delicious as was the breakfast bagel of egg & turkey bacon. I added their aioli which was very good.They only accept cash!

Super little coffee shop, quirky, and cozy! They have good coffee, nice scones, cakes. The staff were lovely and friendly and welcomed us. There is plenty of seating at the back, and the prices are very reasonable for good quality food and coffee. A must try!

It was closed when I went to visit. I will definitely go back when they open back up. Looking forward to the audio tour of this place and hearing about thier history will be awesome.

I love this place. One of the best places to enjoy a cup of coffee or any hot beverage in an atmosphere of sophistication. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They speak to customers and go out of their way to explain things even to the point of allowing customers to sample one of their drinks before purchasing it. Great job guys.

Amazing coffee and sandwiches. Excellent choice for vegetarians.

Neat place with good, fair-priced food and sunny Atmosphere

We went looking for a vegan friendly place where we could sit down eat and do work on our laptop and we found it. They even have vegan cream cheese! The staff was friendly and accommodating.The place is large and has lots of tables. If you are in a group you can rearrange the tables to suit your needs. Keep in mind that outlets are scarce.My boyfriend is still raving about the vegan pancakes that we had. My tofu scramble was on point and that is some high quality thick toast in that photo. We will definitely eat there again.OCF coffeehouse is right across from the eastern state penitentiary. Once we were finished with breakfast we took the audio tour of ESP.

Very nice place, they have indoor dining now, the spinach salad was great

Had breakfast here and enjoyed it very much. It took us a couple of minutes to find a seat but it worked out in the end. The coffee is very good and so were the buttermilk pancakes! Just make sure to ask for real maple syrup if you want it, as breakfast syrup is the default.

I ordered a pop tart and an oatmilk latte. the pop tart was fantastic and refreshing but the latte was just a cup of oatmilk on ice. there was maybe half an espresso shot in there. if you get a latte, i would ask for 2 shots of espresso instead of the standard latte

Solid place to get some work done and have a drink. The food and pasteries just looked average though. Staff seems nice.

Normally a decent spot and friendly staff but on my last visit I picked up some banana bread with mold on it. Makes you wonder how long that stuff has been sitting there. Won’t be returning, walk a few block to vineyards for a better experience.

Good breakfast sandwiches (if not slightly overpriced). Not a huge fan of the tempeh bacon but that could just be me as a friend liked it.

Good coffee, decent food but not many options. Can get crowded quick but has outdoor seating which is great in these covid times. Great space to hang out and work or meet up after a night out of drinking in Fairmount. Also great space to people watch or take in the great view of Eastern State Penitentiary.

Very nice and the food was good 👍

A nice brew and choose your own breakfast in the shadow of the oldest penitentiary in the US (and quite possibly the world.)

Love the neighborhood incredible coffee and they offer you with CBD option

1st time-Coffee and PB bomber. Two months later- This my 3rd visit. Love the build ur own sandwich. Its cooked to order. So many flavors, I find myself deconstructing the sandwich to get all the great flavors. Very friendly people working here.4th visit- vgood dark roast coffee. Vegan omlette w side of potatoes n veggies-awwwsum. A side of turkey sausage (sorry), spicey awsum.Im back (different day) I tried the lunch menu. The reuban sandwich was great

Two words Food Poisoning. The sandwich that they made for me at lunch. Directly after I ate it I felt it and then I vomited into the toilet and then later into the trash can before walking out. I had not eaten anything but whats inside of this cafe, as I am poor a just got a job there( obviously I lost it ). I had a bagel this morning, the bagel did not make me vomit; However, whatever was in my food at lunch caused me to vomit several times.

One of the better hot chocolates I have had in a good while

Bumped into this shop while waiting for a late client and I must say the coffee and food is really good. I grabbed the chicken salad sandwich and loved it especially the apple slices inside. My only little gripe is the inaccurate google price suggestion of $ when it should be $$ . A cup of coffee and sandwich ran me 12 bucks. Overall the place is greeted with an abundance of daylight due to the large windows and has a nice chill vibe.

Very good hot coffee…..

Really good atmosphere! Love the open space. Staff seems nice and the food was great (try the turkey melt, you cant go wrong) the only awkward part is when you first walk in the menu is placed in the front of the store as if someone is going to seat you but it self seating. I loved it!

Great coffee, though not the most extensive menu. Staff are incrediblely friendly and considerate, so please tip well! Contactless ordering and pickup currently, and you dont need to go inside to order; greatly appreciated in these times. Didnt get any food, but the cold brew was robust and smooth on the palate

Spacious, beautiful coffee shop in fun area of town. Vegan treats available.

This place is great! Awesome food, great coffee/drinks, and great service. It’s also very reasonably priced, which is rare for the area. We come here 2-3 times a week for coffee/drinks and sometimes food. The bagels are good and I highly recommend the lox bagel special. They always have a tasty special that is a little “different.” The breakfast sandwiches are also big, tasty and cheap. The staff is very friendly and always give us good recommendations to switch things up. Although I don’t do work in there, it’s definitely a great spot to grab a coffee and use the WiFi for work/study. Never too loud. Always plenty of tables to sit and the place is well-kept and clean. Great spot!!

Good breakfast sandwich but overpriced

Great coffee and great atmosphere

What a terrific, friendly coffee shop! Our school group of 45 students was visiting Eastern State Penitentiary and arrived about thirty minutes too early for our scheduled tour. OCF generously welcomed our group and produced delicious hot chocolates for all the students. While some places would have been overwhelmed by our unexpected arrival, the staff at OCF were friendly, patient, and thoughtful toward all of us. Thank you for your kindness, and we look forward to visiting your coffee shop again....although we will call ahead next time!

The best latte and bagel sandwich i have had i a LONG time 🤤

Five stars good coffee very polite staff very clean and professional keep up the good work . The area is nice and I felt safe.

Peanut butter bomb and espresso wins.

Relaxed coffee house atmosphere with earthy decorations. Pleasant staff as well. Best part excellent roasted coffee beans with mellow flavor and not much. Coffee flavor is not muted. If I were to spend money for coffee Id go here.Didnt try the food unfortunately so cannot comment on that. Prices could be better but it is artisan coffee anyway.

I was working in this neighborhood and needed a place to get some lunch rising over the slow. So I went to Google Maps Which is my go to search engine last week when see what Im looking for things that are geographically close to the jobsite.The rest of this review is from my phones voice to text dictating the NPR Radio News Report....... regular paper there are no holidays Toronto weekends going forward everything has to be on 24/7 basis de Blasio said the goal is to reach 4000 vaccination the flexibility about who gets the shots first one complication according to the latest estimate from City officials are so far refused to be vaccinated Brian Matt NPR news...

I recommend the bagel with lox. Amazing green tea as well. Clean bathrooms.

Grateful that this place is open recently, really good coffee. I like to come here because everything is closed and this place is within walking distance of Fairmount park riverfront area, nice place to relax with a drink and socially distance at the same time

The iced coffee is really good and everything on the menu is fresh and delicious. Its a perfect breakfast/brunch stop!

Quiet place! Good for studying

Great place! Good food and music! Love The ambiance. They have wifi and lots of tables if you need to work on your computer for a while. A bit pricey but its worth it

Good service, very clean and their hot chocolates are delicious dont forget pastries!

Great place

Great draft latte! Very large seating area and all seating is close to the windows which have a great view of the street! I have studied here and their food is good as well.

Its.my fav

I get it, Sundays are busy for places specializing in breakfast and coffee. But to expect a paying customer to bus their own table and get in line again for a refill fo coffee for a buck is asking too much. Not to mention the breakfast sandwich we did receive tasted like it had been sitting and waiting for some time. Therefore, I guess the answer is; there will be two less people on Sundays.

Homemade pop tarts!!!

One of my favorite coffee shop/cafes in philly. Great for working alone or meeting up with others. Very relaxed vibe and plenty of seating. The food is all great, pastries are especially good.

Such a wonderful coffee shop that sells the best coffee in Philadelphia (that I’ve found). Also, they have oat milk which is a game-changer for any nondairy drinkers out there!

I am updating my review based on recent experiences here.Recently this place has bounced back. My last two visits were good. Service wise its always nice. The pastries are good. They have a TON of gluten free options. The coffee is solid. Ive had basically all of the salads and enjoyed them all.To be honest though Ive had some issues with the quality of the food. We found mold an a bagel one time but it was handled quickly and professionally. Food had been okay but with the price point I was a little disappointed.

It was an interesting little spots, I would not say it was so wonderful, but decent if you desire a meal to eat. When I first came in and sat down at the table in the back room, I waited for about 15 minutes and realize something must be wrong when no one came over to take our order. After asking one of the employees at the front, I was told that you must place your orders up front pick up a number after paying for your order, and put it on your table and await your food to be delivered to your table. There are no signs anywhere to designate how this process works. I mentioned this to the employee up front that my suggestion would be to have a sign up that says place orders and proceed to sit at table and wait for food to be delivered once prepared, her response to me was, people dont read signs. I definitely dont agree with that at all. They actually have a host counter of some sort with menus on it at the entrance of the restaurant to give you the idea that someone is supposed to come over and great you, but when nobody did, I assumed you just sit down by yourself and wait for someone to come over and take your order. I was wrong! A lot to say about a small cafe in the city, but this was my experience this morning. My only suggestion would be to be a bit more organized, or even say hello to people upon entering your restaurant letting customers know how this process works, since you feel signs are not a good idea, because people dont read them, which I 100% disagree with. Have a blessed day.....

I get sick every-time I eat here do not go here

Great place for coffee and breakfast. Build your own egg sandwich. Food came out fast, good fresh ingredients. Casual Cafe atmosphere with better than average food. Gluten free and vegan options.Dont skip breakfast!

Good spot for coffee and a lox sandwhich. The bagel lox sandwhich was loaded with veggies and cream cheese.

Stopped in here to grab something to eat since I had plenty of time before touring the Eastern State Penitentiary. Im glad I did! The scrambled eggs were very good as well as the potatoes and sausage. The service was good and the portions were large. Definitely will come again next time Im in the area.

Really liked this place. We just stumbled into it the FIRST time and then came back the NEXT day for more.1. Coffee was good and milk VERY creamy. They pride themselves, so they told me, on the farm who supplies the milk.2. Menus for breakfast brunch and lunch are varied with good choices for all including your basics or something just a tad different / particular - Vegan and veggie only choices but not lost on flavor3. I settled on the special of the day, which was abundant. Was happy to see they had it again the next day4. Spacious sunny and cute. Not overdone but sticks to what it was. A coffee / food house.

Great place! Even during the shut down of indoor service. Got iced coffee and sat outside at a table on the sidewalk

Nice place to meet and catch up with family. Looking forward to coming back with my relatives. This place has a good design. I see why this place has so many good reviews.

I went with my friend and it was underwhelming. It was expensive and not worth it. I got a tofu scramble and spicy turkey sausage. The coffee was strong just very expensive. It was good but there are better places in the city for cheaper.

Very large coffee shop with tons of space and seating. There is even a large community table in the back. The service is okay and their drinks are pretty good. They have a lot of great little cafe and breakfast items as well. I love this location because it is bright and sunny and there is usually seating available

Went here on a visit to see my friend and they were the nicest! I loved talking to the people here and getting a bagel! It was great!!! Thanks

Great atmosphere. Amazing drinks - especially the iced vanilla latte. Staff is almost always super friendly.

Went there for the first time with my girlfriend. Super friendly staff! The Reuben sandwich was phenomenal and so were the chips. The Pink Jawn drink was very tasty and refreshing.

The coffee is great and the tables are great to get work done. Almost feels like a classroom since there are many small tables in lines. Would highly recommend.

Such a great find! Fresh, tasty food and good coffee. Friendly, helpful staff. I recommend the hummus — OCF makes their own bagel chips in house! So good. Also, this place is right across from the Eastern Pennsylvania State Penitentiary, so if you’re a tourist (like me), you’ll appreciate that this coffee shop is convenient to a fun tourist destination!

My friends and I were looking for a warm and relaxing place before visiting terror behind the wall.:) OCF coffee house fit us perfectly. Its located right in front of the haunted house. The place is cozy with variety of food and drink choices. I would recommend to try their almond tea. Also, weve got our cappuccinos with very cute pictures on them.

Great staff, coffee, and environment. Can get a little crowded during peak hours but have always been able to find a seat. Great tables for working.

The egg-sandwich was hearty and flavorful and the coffee with oat milk was a delicious, dairy-free option! There a several different treats that cater to dietary restrictions, and the staff was quick to answer questions with a smile. Its a great place to relax or get work done and enjoy the unique backdrop of Eastern State Penitentiary. Would definitely recommend!

Cute coffee shop! Lots of space to sit. Can be a little cramped when full, but the food and drinks are phenomenal!! Love the environment and the friendly staff! I go here to do work, chat with old friends, or just have some me time. Highly recommend!

Ive been going here for about a year. But I have to say good-bye. The coffee here is good. Also the food is pretty good. Definitely overpriced though. $10 for coffee and an egg & cheese sandwich? Environment is rather sterile and uncomfortable. My main issue is with the staff. A few of them are nice and friendly. Most act like youre bothering them or theyre too cool. Service is on the slower side. I always say thank you and they either dont respond or one guy just replied Yeah. Im done with this place.

Build-your-own sandwich cafe. A modern, open space, with young crowd. Helpful staff and good service. The cafe has large windows open to the old penitentiary (turned attraction) on the other side of the street.

All in all, a great experience . Nice space with lots of room. Their food tasted great, had big portions & the staff were super nice. The service was pretty quick & the prices are reasonable. They cater to vegans, with many alternative options. I have severe allergies & they were great about it.

We are new to the neighborhood and love a good cappuccino. This location is great and the design is nice. Like several restaurants and coffee shops in Fairmount, the windows and sidewalks need a good deep cleaning.

Spacious, busy cafe that is friendly for those who want to study/work, if you dont mind the noise. Good location and decent coffee. I cant speak about the food though.

A good place to grab a coffee, a unique smooth, lots of different kinds of juice, or snack. They have more substantial food offerings but I havent had any of those myself. Not a bad place to go to work or study but there are limited outlets so either go with a full charge or early enough to grab a seat near one.

I had breakfast here a few times with family and friends. The servers here are just wonderful and have great memories it seems. The location is also great!

OCF is a great coffee house. Their food menu is astounding. There are so many vegetarian, vegan and GF options! They even have a GF everything bagel! Their build and egg sandwich is highly recommended as well as their pancakes! Then there is of course the coffee. The mocha and the dirty chai (2 shots standard) are top notch.

This is a medium space cafe. The normal coffee is very strong. I had to use extra milk and cream. They also have public restroom. There are also different kind of chips, cakes and drinks which are also good.

Ive been to other ocf coffee joints in the city, but really liked this location in fairmount. The location is big, service was fast and great, and overall quiet

Nice café with quite a lot of choice both for eating and drinking (coffee, smoothies and so on). The prices are a bit high in my opinion. The young staff was nice and kind.