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Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse
2578 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, United States
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Na
Review №1

First time back there since the pandemic happened, and all is well. The staff is friendly; having knowledge of all media comics, directional and personable! 100% recommend to all comic and anime lovers alike!

Th
Review №2

Had the opportunity to shop here once before the Pandemic. I am from out of town and this was one of the shops I wanted to travel to and visit, and I am so glad that I did. I have had some dissapointing interactions at comic shops in the past. But Amalgam helped me restore my faith in them. A GREAT atmosphere, and FABULOUS owner and staff. I hope to be able to go back and visit and support again one day.

Ta
Review №3

Great comic book shop with a great graphic novel and manga supply. Nice bathrooms. No food or drink at this time.

ma
Review №4

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Welcoming atmosphere. Decent amount of items to choose from. Visited from GA after seeing a clip on a streaming news platform.

Am
Review №5

The owner and staff were very generous and helpful. They helped me find exactly what I wanted and more. The owner also knows a lot about the comics and graphic novels in her shop

ch
Review №6

That comic book store was a great place.

De
Review №7

A great little gem hiding in NE Philly!

Je
Review №8

Great place. Very good variety in their selection. Really geeky & knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth the drive up there & will be back! What more can I say?

St
Review №9

Lovely little comic book shop/cafe in an area that was desperately in need of it.Arielle is honestly inspiring, and the staff is always friendly & accommodating.The coffee & made-in-house pastries are top-notch, as well!

Ol
Review №10

Always amazing. Love the ladies who run it. Miss the coffee! We were just visiting after moving out of the Philly area. We browsed comics for hours and they were even kind enough to let us charge our phones. Wakanda forever!!

Do
Review №11

Awesome Place to Free Your Mind! Buy your favorite comic and explore new ones. Drink hot beverages and enjoy snacks (ask about the VEGAN snack options created by Naturally Sweet Desserts) with friends and make new connections with like minded people. The vibe here is positive and uplifting!

An
Review №12

Outstanding atmosphere and customer service. Had everything I wanted and then some. Only complaint was not able to get their famous latte, was not brewing due to COVID-19 concerns

Jo
Review №13

Great Atmosphere, Great staff and, Great selection! I love coming here. Did I mention theyre just great?

Ch
Review №14

I cant speak on the food because they had to shut down the cafe early on in April, but besides that, the owner had a multitude of information about comics and gave us a tour of the store. She was very friendly too to my traveling companion explaining the types of books and products they sold and even some of her favourites.

Ch
Review №15

I took my friend here as part of a birthday scavenger hunt and we had a great time. I’m not a comic enthusiast but the place seem to have a nice selection of comic books. The café had a nice variety of drinks, sweets, and snacks, and even had some vegan options as well! All of the staff were very friendly and two of them introduced themselves to us and offered help as we browsed. We bought a few comic books and some sweet potato bread which was fantastic! We then headed to the lounge area to eat and read. Perfect outing for a weekend afternoon.

Ro
Review №16

Great place...not just for comics. Eclectic book selection as well. And refreshments!

Ke
Review №17

This is where I get all of my comics. I love coming to Amalgam!

Da
Review №18

😎😎😎 Definitely recommend you visit this location.

Co
Review №19

Ive been meaning to go here for over a year but I really love the vibes. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Br
Review №20

I love this book store and cafe. We were there for an author reading, and stayed for the atmosphere. They have a great selection of graphic novels and other items for sale, with a nice cafe in the middle. Street parking is so-so, but it is on par for Philadelphia. Highly recommended!

Ma
Review №21

Friendly and helpful staff! Great atmosphere! Delicious coffee! Comics!

An
Review №22

I loved this place! My wife and felt at home and love the selection of diverse comics!

Ke
Review №23

Amazing place. Great concept. Chill atmosphere. Coffee, pastries COMICS, gaming.

Iv
Review №24

Awesome local comic book store.

Er
Review №25

Friendly, well-stocked, and well worth a few visits!

Ra
Review №26

This is the spot, if your into comics and all things geek. Awesome knowledgeable staff that go above and beyond. Plus the food here is top notch. My home away from home...

Ke
Review №27

Disappointed it was closed due to covid. We were driving through from fl to ny. Maybe next time we can check it out.

Bi
Review №28

This place is just too chill for words. Im GRATEFUL it exists....

Ja
Review №29

Awesome store with amazing selection!

Do
Review №30

Great.location good coffee wish the comic inventory was bigger

Le
Review №31

I absolutely love that I have a place here in Philadelphia to get comics & coffee. What an amazing concept! They have plenty of seating and a wide variety of comics and plenty of other items

La
Review №32

The woman working went above and beyond to help us pick out comics for our nephews! Not knowing anything about comics are ourselves, this was super helpful. The coffee was also delicious!

Th
Review №33

Lots of comic books pretty Kool place

D
Review №34

The staff is helpful and service is excellent. The coffee is very delicious. A wide variety and new and old books. Love this location. Coffee and comic books in one location, I love it, I definitely recommend this place.

De
Review №35

Awesome space! Great vibes and great crowd. They were having a black owned business holiday bazaar with a lot of awesome vendors. Randy from the shop was super helpful and had some great suggestions for books for my 10-yr-old godson. Cant wait to go back!

Ma
Review №36

This place is so absolutely wonderful, Id give it 20 more stars if I could. The food and coffee are great, the reading areas are comfortable, they have an Adventurers League for pickup D&D, and the staff are just so nice and helpful, so consistently. Its also a really diverse crowd, customers and staff, which is so refreshing and brings me such joy. Ive been a lover of comics and comic-adjacent entertainment since the 90s, and its so wonderful to see the hobby being loved and appreciated by more than just sweaty white dudes. There cannot be that many comic shops as rad as this in the whole world. We, as Philadelphians, are so incredibly lucky to have Amalgam. I love this place. So. Much.

De
Review №37

Wonderful atmosphere, stocked with the latest comic volume, Ariell Johnson is AMAZING. Make sure to drop by and pick up the lates issue of Daddy Long Legs and the Inchworm 😉

Da
Review №38

Came here with my wife for a birthday getaway and it was epic.

Ph
Review №39

A quaint place to be a nerd, this place accepts you for you. Comfy seating to read a new story and clever concoctions to drink on a cold day. Cant wait for them to do more (but already they have a big calendar!)

Ro
Review №40

Great spot.

jo
Review №41

Great place for all comics. Great staff. Very knowledgeable. Always have great suggestions. Love the cookies,bagels too.

Ta
Review №42

Amazing coffee shop, staff and selection of comics. A great community hang out (when we could safely meet) for D&D and other events.

Er
Review №43

Its currently only open for pick up. 8/1. No browsing of the books just yet. But the door service was super friendly and really helpful with how to access their good stuff.

Su
Review №44

I love that this is a woman owned establishment. People there were friendly and helpful. I bought a comic and got some iced coffee. A very pleasant experience and will totally return.

Gi
Review №45

Amalgam Comics is my favorite comic shop in the city. Definitely check them out if you’re into all comics and graphic novels.

om
Review №46

Always a pleasure, great coffee, great staff, eclectic music and of course comics.

Bc
Review №47

Great selection and awesome atmosphere

Si
Review №48

Amazing little find! The food and coffee was amazing, cozy Atmosphere, and great staff. There is a section in the back for tabletop games to be played, and a kids zone. Could easily spend hours in there writing or reading.

Ca
Review №49

Awesome comic shop. Great selection, tasty drinks and food, and very cool events. Despite it being a two hour drive, I will definitely be returning!

Se
Review №50

Excellent a must when in Philly!!!

El
Review №51

I ❤️ Amalgam! Good vibes, welcoming staff, comfy seating. Tasty drinks and snacks. And of course most importantly an amazing selection of comics and graphic novels and great expertise/recommendations. I’ve been wanting to visit and support for awhile (live far away) and am so happy to finally have made it. Brought my family from out of town to see and there was something for all of us to enjoy.

He
Review №52

The people here are extremely friendly and i love coming here. The bathrooms are extremely clean and they have delicious baked goods. I would recommend anyone who loves a cafe or comic book store to come here

Do
Review №53

Love this place!!!

Ma
Review №54

Great, inclusive, fun space to check out new comics, play D&D, and grab a fabulous coffee, tea, or treat. Love that its female-owned and so welcoming to everyone.

Da
Review №55

I was never too into comics but this place is so great that Ive started my comic journey here. Owner and staff are friendly and knowledge. Theres a good amount of variety and I received recommendations to get started. Pleasant environment and cool events as well, such as DnD and a book club.

No
Review №56

This place is just nerd perfect. An obviously curated collection of comics that anyone can enjoy. The staff is super approachable and obviously love being there.On top of that, the coffee is killer and the coffee cake I had was perfect. Ill need to try out the other treats next time I stop by.Oh! I also saw they have screenings. Either once a week or once a month, not sure.

No
Review №57

Fantastic place!!! Great concept!!

De
Review №58

There arent many comic shops left in Philly so when this place opened I felt like a kid again. This is the first female owned comic shop on the East coast and the shop offers cool comics, graphic novels, book signings and live discussions every month. There are also tasty treats, sandwiches, coffee and drinks to be had while you sit and read your favorite book. This will be my new chill spot for a long time.

Ji
Review №59

Ive been in town visiting each comic book shop while here and this is my fourth this week. This was an awesome place to relax grab a cup coffee and a sandwich, take a look at the comics they had going on which was a nice collection of newer releases, variants, TPB, and other cool stuff. Then sit down and read in nice comfortable chairs. The woman that owns the place was really nice. She said Sunday is the day to come down to hangout with the locals. Will definitely be going back when Im in town.

Mo
Review №60

Great baked goods like the vegan banana bread. Great atmosphere and service. I will definately go again!

La
Review №61

Great selection, good Americanos, and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent place to relax to a light rapping atmosphere. As always, eclectic places are the best places. Worth a visit, for sure.

Ro
Review №62

I loved the calm and chill vibe. The staff was friendly and the dessert cakes are delicious. Plus a great selection of comics. I dont fool with Starbucks anymore, this is my spot now when Im in Philly

As
Review №63

Not only do they have a huge selection of comics and great coffee and snacks, with really fun names and flavors . the staff bent over backwards to help me get a comic book I really want. they called other stores to track it down for me and had it for me the same week. Amalgam is own by a woman and as a female nerd I went in and was treated with the respect any male comic fan is at other comic shops. I Will Never Go Or Buy From Another Comic Book Store AGAIN. I love Amalgam Comics and Cafe!

F.
Review №64

Greatest customer service anywhere. So helpful.

Ke
Review №65

I enjoyed my visit. Amalgam has a relaxing, artistic and welcoming vibe with comic books galore. I liked the comic books that were on display during Black History Month.

Ma
Review №66

Awesome neighborhood spot. Friendly staff, very chill vibe, and good selection. Would be a nice place to camp out with wifi for an afternoon.

Ja
Review №67

Great coffee, amazing space, and superb collection of comics, graphic novels, and books. The staff helped me find some local and small publisher comics and books as gifts for friends. The owner is super nice and knowledgeable. Cant wait to visit again when Im back in Philly!!

Na
Review №68

Amazing comic store and coffee shop. Very friendly staff. Selection and events full of POC artists. Just an amazing place overall!!!!

Wi
Review №69

Great staff

Mo
Review №70

I love this place! Woman owned, superhero themed specialty coffee drinks, and comic books everywhere. Theres space for larger gaming groups as well. This is a really nice spot for comic book fans to hang out and get some coffee and pastries.

Ch
Review №71

Great community spot for comics and games in Kensington. They offer a huge space with various titles for sale, as well as comic subscriptions for avid fans. The cafe is small, but offers a variety of themed baked goods and bagels to chew on after a purchase. (Also beneficial is the variety of milk alternatives they offer for their teas and coffees, I appreciated the oatmilk!) The prices were beyond reasonable for sure. Amalgam also offers a space for D&D Adventurers League, in which, they also include at LGBTQ+ table as well. Very welcoming shop and definitely worth supporting!

Ab
Review №72

Amalgam is simply the best comic shop that I know. If I lived closer Id be in there every morning for coffee and a new comic book. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, quick to recommend a good title. And the store is involved in its community, putting on a variety of programs. I cant say enough good things about Amalgam!

M
Review №73

Great inventory. Amazing atmosphere. Super sweet staff and a real life heroine in the form of the owner. Best gaming, reading studying area in Philly hands down

Br
Review №74

Best spot in fishtown to have a coffee and actually have a spot to sit for a little while. Staff is super nice

St
Review №75

Amalgam is awesome. Its a nice place to get comics, chat, eat, and do whatever. The people there are chill and its great.

Os
Review №76

One of the best places to visit, get coffee or any hot or cold drink. Great vibe and great atmosphere!!! The nicest people in the city!!!!

Ti
Review №77

A cozy little comic shop in the heart of the northeast. Always pleasant to stop in, get a coffee, and browse. They also host regular gaming groups.

Ke
Review №78

Large welcoming space, good food and drink offerings. Lots of games and collectible cards

Ju
Review №79

Great coffee! Bring your own cup and its a dollar - yay environment! Less trash! Amalgam has a great community vibe and a welcoming atmosphere. Ill be back!

Eb
Review №80

Found this gem in our new neighborhood! Were table top gamers so the gaming tables are a plus! Also great selection of comics and books. Dont miss the espresso bar!

Ed
Review №81

Great place for kids and adults. Whether you are a regular comic book reader or new to the genre, the staff will help you find something to suit your tastes. With the wide variety of story lines, awesome role models for girls and boys, comics from Amalgam have become my familys main source of entertainment. It puts a whole new spin on family reading time.

Ad
Review №82

The coffee is what I tend to go there for and its good, the baked goodies are great too. Atmosphere is not pretentious like some coffee shops. Plenty of space for meeting up with people. In fact there are quite a few clubs/groups that do, if the flyers posted around are any indication.

Na
Review №83

My new favorite place! Great comic collection... Staff is very knowledgable on comics.

Ma
Review №84

I loved the store. The staff was friendly and very polite. Clean place, peaceful atmosphere. I will be going back to do more shopping.

As
Review №85

I was really surprised at how large their space was and the variety of their selection! Pretty freaking great spot! I had the butter beer latte and the was pretty great too without being TOO sweet!

Da
Review №86

Very nice people that work there and they are very helpful.

St
Review №87

A GOOD PLACE TO STOP IN AND REST AWHILE UNCOMPLICATED NICE

Da
Review №88

Great coffee. Really fun atmosphere for adults and kids.

Ro
Review №89

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and nice snacks. Great place for D&D and other geeky activities

An
Review №90

Great Comic Shop! Very helpful staff and wide selection. Awesome coffe and treats available as well!

Ro
Review №91

Awesome coffee shop. Great place to feel at one with your inner self and enjoy a comic or two. Friendly and knowledgeable staff as well as a great selection of comics and manga to choose from

Ge
Review №92

Great place, been going there since they opened.have my own mail box there where they put my monthly comics for me to pickup. Got every WALKINGDEAD comic. Thanks #Amalgam

Fe
Review №93

Amazing place! Best place to read comics featuring people of color and some nerdy/blerdy all time favorites. Great coffee and the owner, Ariel is a ball of electricity and smiles, it doesnt hurt that she looks like a superhero herself. Check them out!

Da
Review №94

Amalgam is a revolutionary comic store! The staff is friendly and knowledge and will genuinely take the time to make sure that you find a series youll love reading. The café side is amazing as well, with great food, fair trade coffee, and plush couches to sit and enjoy your purchases. Although this comic store is far from my house, I will continue to buy comics here, after such a stellar experience.

Mx
Review №95

Quaint, authentic comic book feel, nice variety and artistically cozy. Coffee was yummy too. Theres always something exclusive happening here, I encourage you to join the fun!

Th
Review №96

Amalgam is both an excellent shop and an excellent experience. Anyone in the Philadelphia area would be doing themselves a disservice if they didnt take a trip over.Try the Master Yoda.

Wi
Review №97

Staff are helpful when looking for anything and their recommended series rack hasnt failed me yet. Drinks and snacks are also dope (recommend the butter beer). Always a good time.

Di
Review №98

A great place for good drinks and relaxing conversation! Love the choice of comics with P.O.C. representation.

La
Review №99

Quiet and comfortable atmosphere, staff was both friendly and very helpful! Great variety of comics! Shop was clean and organized

Ja
Review №100

My brother and I went to check this place out earlier this afternoon. It was very well set up, they had coffee, snacks, and a nice selection of comic books that my brother couldnt stop looking through. I liked the place so much I filled out an application! (Fingers crossed) I wish I could have met the owner as well to let her know the store is great and well be coming back soon to taste their coffee/read comics.

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  • Address:2578 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, United States
  • Site:http://amalgamphilly.com/
  • Phone:+1 215-427-3300
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Comic book store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–4PM
  • Thursday:8AM–4PM
  • Friday:8AM–4PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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