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Vernick Coffee Bar, Philadelphia, PA

Vernick Coffee Bar

4.8
4.8
313 Reviews
$30 and under
Café

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
With Vernick Coffee Bar, James Beard award-winning Chef Greg Vernick partners with Four Seasons Hotel at Comcast Center to deliver a modern coffee bar and café as his second venture in Philadelphia. Featuring a takeaway bakery and barista counter along with a full-service 40-seat café, Vernick Coffee Bar serves up a menu of expertly prepared dishes and in-house baked goods all with the high impact, global flavor combinations Chef Vernick has become known for.
Vernick Coffee Bar is situated on the second level of the new Comcast Technology Center and overlooks the tree canopies in the building’s public lobby. Reservations are available in the full-service café for both breakfast and lunch. The takeaway area includes open seating for up to 48 guests, an excellent walk-in destination for all day dining. Vernick Coffee Bar is open Monday-Friday.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, American, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 419-5052
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Greg Vernick
  • Private party facilities
    For reservations for groups larger than 6, please contact the restaurant directly.
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    On 18th, between Arch Street and JFK Blvd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Line: City Hall StationMarket-Frankford Line: 15th Street StationRegional Rail: Suburban Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 313 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Healthy

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambience

  • Philadelphia

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vernick Coffee Bar offers a "beautiful ambiance" perfect for both business and casual lunches. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and delicious menu featuring fresh, flavorful options like the tuna bowl and mushroom avocado grain bowl. Known for its quiet atmosphere, it's a standout spot where "you can actually hear the conversation."

313 Reviews
  1. Lauren

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my absolute favorite lunch spots in Philadelphia. Food, beverages and service is consistently great.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Lauren, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s our goal to provide seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. We are also glad to hear that this has been done consistently across all our services. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back soon this winter! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  2. Gary

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just another brilliant dining experience at VCB. A food service crown jewel in metro Philadelphia.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Gary, Thank you so much for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through during your lunch with us here. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  3. Barbara

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    66 reviews

    4.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a welcoming lovely experience with very good lunch choices. Bit on the pricey side but worth it when want a leisurely, delicious lunch with a friend.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Barbra, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your overall visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. We are glad to hear that our dining room was a great place for you and your friend to sit down and enjoy lunch with us as we work to curate a warm atmosphere to do so. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  4. Deborah

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    98 reviews

    5.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A comforting lunch with a friend on a bitter cold day.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Deborah, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience (even through the cold!). We hope that you were able to try one of warm soup options! If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  5. Susan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place to meet friends and enjoy a delicious, leisurely visit.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Susan, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. We are always so happy to see you in the space and thank you for this positive feedback. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  6. Eleanor

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taisha is the most wonderful greeter and server. Always makes you feel welcome. This is a beautiful, pretty quiet place for lunch. Food interesting but I always order from the coffee bar, which is delicious.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded on 20 December 2024
    Hi Eleanor, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. Tiesha is one of the best and we are so happy that she helped in curating such a great environment for you. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  7. Peter

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food exceptional especially the dessert tower. Beautiful ambiance.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded on 20 December 2024
    Hi Peter Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It is our goal to provide quality service and food and I am glad that it shined through in your meal. The pastry tower is always a fan favorite! If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  8. Neil

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the freshness and mix of flavors in the tuna bowl. They have great lattes too.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded on 20 December 2024
    Hi Neil, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in our tuna poke bowl and lattes for you. If there is anything we can do to improve your next experience with us, please let us know. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  9. Roberta

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience at Vernick Coffee Bar. Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, outstanding service, and one of the very few restaurants in the city where you can actually hear the conversation at your table.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded on 12 December 2024
    Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee beverages, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this fall to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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  10. Betsy

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a terrific work lunch experience. The service was excellent - speedy, accurate, friendly and professional. Our food was very tasty and prepared beautifully.
    Vernick Coffee BarResponded on 12 December 2024
    Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. We are glad to be a choice place for a good work lunch for those in our surrounding community. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this fall to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager

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Vernick Coffee Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 313 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Vernick Coffee Bar

1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On 18th, between Arch Street and JFK Blvd
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Line: City Hall StationMarket-Frankford Line: 15th Street StationRegional Rail: Suburban Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Greg Vernick
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (215) 419-5052
  • Private party facilities
    For reservations for groups larger than 6, please contact the restaurant directly.
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  • Terms of Use
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