Green Line Cafe – Powelton Village

I love this place, not sure why I don’t come more frequently. its small and quaint with a cool ambience that includes indoor and 2 separate outdoor seating areas. They have a collection of books you can peruse if you don’t come prepared and end up staying.
I always receive excellent, helpful service. I came one night and they were already closed (by like 5 minutes), I had no idea and walked in, the guy still served me with not an ounce of annoyance.
The day olds rock and are a crazy bargain. They have a vegan selection of items and gluten free bagels!
This location is much smaller than some of the other locations but its great.
Ive never seen it TOO crowded either which is a plus!

This is a great place for an pick-​me-​up if you work/​live in University City! I just went here with a coworker and got a small coffee and donut. The coffee is great and the donut was even better (& it was vegan!). My coworker got a hot chocolate, made with syrup and not a mix which was good. Most of the food is vegan/​vegetarian, or local/​organic. The woman that served us was so sweet and had such amazing pink hair!
It takes cards, which is nice since I never have cash. Peeking around, there is a good amount of seating and there is also outdoor seating which would be nice if it wasn’t 25 degrees. While Drexel is right next door, I didn’t get the vibe there were many students around which can be a nice getaway. All in all, an awesome place with great vibes. good prices, and even better food.

I like this Green Line Café better than the Green Line on Locust. Seems a little more homey and a little less sterile. Staff here always seems very happy they always very helpful. Good coffee and good toasted bagels. Seems to be mostly frequented by the stopping-​by-​everyday locals who are known by name.
This location also has a nice small patio in the back to use when the weather is nice.
I like that all Green Lines showcase local artists.

Came here with friends while waiting to get a table at Sabrina’s. The coffee is not good for being an americano, I guess the espresso machine is bad. It tasted weird and also the place itself had a terrible odor, an awful smell 100% Arabic cleaning products blend. The 3 stars are because their bagels and vegan cream cheese was really good but other than that is not a good place for coffee. The place needs an extreme makeover, looks like a piggery.

If I lived in this area, Green Line would get a good portion of my paycheck.
I love popping in after a yoga class and the barista doesn’t seem to mind my sweatiness. I took some of their french roast whole beans home and my husband (a picky coffee drinker) raved about it, saying it was better than La Columbe.
The outdoor patio area quaint and cozy. Someday, I’d like to sit back there and read a good book while sipping on some delicious coffee and eating a Dottie’s doughnut.

I’m still not quite over the closing of the Green Line Café on 15^th, but I finally quit mourning long enough to head our to Powelton Village and check this location out. It’s far more spacious and was pretty slow in the afternoon, so I was served quickly. I was in heaven with my cup of Coconut cream tea, and added a yummy fair-​trade chocolate bar for an afternoon pick-​me-​up.
This is definitely more of a snack/​beverage stop than a full meal, but everything I’ve had has always been delicious. Will certainly be back for more of their amazing teas!

It’s another green line café. What to expect? Friendly baristas. Small seating area. Some food items. A little back yard patio thing. Not bad overall.

What a nice spot! Got a good cheap iced coffee and a yummy and also cheap breakfast burrito, which the friendly barista warmed up to panini-​grill-​mark perfection. The inside is a decent space with lots of art hanging, and there are a couple sidewalk tables as well.
Only 1 tiny thing – maybe a little bit less ice in the coffee? It got diluted quite fast. Anyhow, I would definitely go again if I were in the area.

This place has great coffee and food and teas and all the things. All the dudes who work there are super nice. My only issue is that in the mornings there is often a line, I get that it’s not a high traffic place otherwise but I think they should have a swing shift of some kind. This corporate chain coffee spot just opened up nearby and it sucks having to run in there instead cuz it’s fast. I’d much rather support green line. I guess quality takes more time.

This place is really just made for coffee and pastries, though they have some pre-​made sandwiches and a panini press. It is small, but not uncomfortably so. the coffee is some of the best in the area, and the service is absolutely awesome. We were having brunch at sabrina’s about six blocks away, and this was the perfect place to kill the wait, though I would definitely come back just to have a coffee and hang out.

It’s a cute/​hippy place but their oatmeal (what I got) and cappuccino was mehhh probably won’t come here by myself to get food but maybe with friends
The cups that held the drinks were old and chipped :/​not sure if too sanitary

I’m just so happy to have a coffee place somewhat near my house, but the added bonus is that it has really excellent coffee. I always get a plain ol’ latte and it’s scrumptious and hot. The guys working there are also really affable and upbeat.

It is good most of the baristas are nice except this one tall guy and the coffee. It also good selection of sandwiches vegan and meat sandwiches.

I think what bumped this coffee shop up a notch in my mind is it’s back patio seating. Obvi, not open for winter… but I like places that have outdoor seating. This place isn’t super huge and so I can appreciate all the good about it– they have pre-​made breakfast sandwiches that they can warm up for you, bagels, muffins, cookies and good chai. Not the best I have in the city, but still pretty decent. Lots of tea options too!

Green Line Café is a nice little place to grab brunch. I came here on a Sunday morning with three friends, and though there aren’t many seats inside, it wasn’t very crowded so we managed to snag a table right away.
We each ordered a sandwich/​burrito, which are all premade and stored in the fridge — you just grab the one you want, and they heat it up for you. I got the sweet potato burrito, which I really liked — in addition to sweet potato, it was also stuffed with black beans, salsa, chipotle aioli, spinach, and rice. It was a little spicy. The burrito made a good lunch, but I started to get hungry again about two hours later, so I’d recommend it if you’re looking for something light. I also ordered an iced Moroccan mint tea, which was nice and refreshing.
Conclusion: Green Line Café is a good option to check out if you’re looking for a quiet, sunny café that serves food beyond the usual café pastries!

The Green Line is great! All their lattes and drinks are made fresh to order. They take the ingredients directly out of the fridge, nothing sits out like at some coffee shops. They usually just have one barista working who also does the register. It’s a small shop so that works well. Sometimes you have to wait a minute if the barista is helping another customer but it is well worth it! They also have a variety of amazing teas and several unique flavors of ice tea that are great in the summer months!
I usually get my coffee or tea on my way to work, but the vibe in the shop is great to sit and do work. I often see people working on their computers, reading or studying. It’s a quiet place and seems like a great place to relax.

I’m not much of a coffee drinker (more of a tea guy), but I really enjoy getting both from Green Line. The barista is always friendly and is super knowledgeable about all of their offerings, for example after telling her the type of coffee I usually enjoy she was able to pick the perfect variety for me and was even able to convince me to abstain from adding sugar (this NEVER happens when I drink coffee, but I’m glad I listened). I have never tried any of their food except for the occasional bagel, which is good, but because I’m not a big breakfast eater (well, in the morning anyway) I usually avoid some of their other offerings.
The prices are very reasonable and even after customizing your order with numerous additions you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the final cost. My only real gripe is their hours, they open early but close very early as well so it makes it impossible for me to stop by after work, but it’s understandable given the area (Powelton Village). While I may not be as passionate about my coffee as most (read: Wawa suffice on most days), I do think they are one of the better shops in all of Powelton Village (read: 400% better than Wawa) and I definitely think you should stop in and give them a try.

Summary: Decent place, okay food, okay coffee
I’m rather picky about my coffee (aka I can be a coffee snob), and when you’re opening a café, you should make sure that you have good coffee. Green Line in Powelton Village is a block from my apartment, and they’re probably just short of the mark for what my definition of decent coffee is. Not by much, though.
It’s convenient and close by, but is in a relatively ‘interesting’ area. Powelton Village isn’t known to be too dangerous, but do note that there have been two armed robberies at this very location in the last 6 weeks (same guy, who’s been caught now). Not that this is by any means the fault of the café, but just be aware of the area that you are in, and always make sure you don’t take any unnecessary risks (general advice for life in Philadelphia, or in any major city, for that matter).
If they lengthen their hours a bit (they close VERY early), they might be able to catch more of us on the way home from work and/​or school, and might become a more appealing place for me to sit down and do my work at.
Tip: the baristas are really nice, and can customize your drink to how you want it. Don’t be shy, just ask!

Great little coffee shop and very close to my new home! It seems the crowd here consists of mostly students which makes sense because of the location. The staff is friendly enough and the iced coffee is delicious! If I had to have one complaint or suggestion it would be that they close pretty early, I believe it is 6pm on weekdays. Also I wish they had some kind of customer appreciation card, buy 10 cups of coffee get one free??? pretty please: o)

Dear favorite barista (hey girl).
Thank you for waking me up, laughing at my terrible jokes, and tolerating me.
You are the very best.
Brooke