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Coffee shops near University of Pennsylvania

24coffee shops within 1 mile
8within a ten-minute walk
75%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 24 coffee shops within a mile of University of Pennsylvania, 8 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 163 within 3 miles. The busiest streets are St (4) and Chestnut St (3).

The closest coffee shops to Penn

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • A cortado or flat white — To judge espresso and milk.
  • Pour-over — To taste the beans.
  • Drip coffee — If you need it fast.
  • A pastry — If baked in-house or by a good bakery.

How to spot a good one

  • Fresh-roasted beans — Roasted within the last few weeks, with a roast date on the bag. Many good shops roast their own or name their roaster.
  • Espresso pulled with care — Not bitter or sour. A good cortado or flat white is the easiest test.
  • Milk steamed properly — Silky microfoam, not big bubbles or scalded milk.

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Questions about coffee shops near Penn

How many coffee shops are near Penn?
Open map listings put 24 coffee shops within a mile of University of Pennsylvania, 8 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 163 within 3 miles. About 75% are independent rather than chains.
Which coffee shops are closest to Penn?
Williams Cafe (0.1 mi), Bower Cafe (0.2 mi), Cafe Brysi (0.3 mi), HubBub Coffee (0.3 mi) and The Board and Brew (0.3 mi).
Where are most coffee shops near Penn?
The busiest streets are St (4) and Chestnut St (3).

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