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# Almost Home General – Cozy Café in Philadelphia with Great Coffee and Community Vibes

Almost Home General is a vibrant café located at 205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA, known for its inviting atmosphere and quality coffee. This establishment has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike, offering a unique blend of delicious food and a welcoming space. With a focus on community and comfort, Almost Home General provides a perfect spot for coffee lovers and those looking to enjoy a meal in a cozy environment. Review highlights mention its beautiful interior, ample seating, and dog-friendly policies, making it a great choice for gatherings and casual meet-ups.

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This café has great coffee and a beautiful interior, but the service was somewhat disorganized. I watched staff remake our coffee orders twice--perhaps a sign of inexperience or being overwhelmed by two coffee orders? The space is bright, comfortable, and dog-friendly, with plenty of seating. However, baked goods were left cooling near customer seating, which raises contamination concerns. We ordered a muffin that tasted good but had frozen spots inside, which contradicted the claim that items were freshly baked. Despite these hiccups, I appreciated the reasonable prices, good coffee, and welcoming atmosphere. With better staff coordination and attention to food handling, this could easily become a favorite local spot.

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Came here on a Sunday for an Old City jaunt and had a good time for the most part. It's a nice, large space with corners to enjoy coffee and work along with larger tables for groups looking for a meal to share. Ordering happens at the counter and then they deliver your orders to the table of your choosing. We found ample seating when we went and the ordering was simple. They were nice enough to customize my order of an avocado toast but put it on a bagel. I had asked for an everything bagel but it got served on a plain bagel :/. We had coffee earlier so didn't try the drinks but the meal was decent. The attendants were nice and there's a water station for self serving along with a condiments bar to doctor up your meal to your liking. Enjoy your time!

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Really liked it my first time here but the second time was pretty disappointing. The Churros Matcha sounds so good on paper but was super watered down even though I asked for whole milk, and just tasted like lots of gritty matcha and a ton of cinnamon. No flavor. I felt like I paid almost $8 for a glass of water. We had another drink called This Sh*t Is Bananas and it was fortunately good. Also got the pistachio muffin and cinnamon roll but both were just ok - maybe because it was late in the afternoon and they are probably fresher and better tasting in the morning. The pastries are bogo after 2 pm so we paid for 3 items totaling to $24 after tip which is definitely not cheap.

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Loved this place! During the week, it's quiet in the morning so you can get work done or read. The book wall is so beautiful. Iced coffee was delicious. Must get their French toast muffin - unreal. Also had the breakfast bowl (forgot to take a pic of) and it was great minus the b Brussel sprouts (but I just took those off and ignored them) - Cannot wait to go back and try more.

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This was my first time here and I hope to come back soon! Incredibly spacious inside with many seating options, even on a busy Sunday. There are tables for small groups, a large bench section for larger groups, couches by the book wall, and even a cabin inside with a reserved section. I was not expecting so many alcohol options; might have to snag the $8 French 75 next time! Service was okay; I did not know that the drinks would come out before the food and it was hard to find cutlery/napkins/ketchup when needed and didn't find the service to be overly friendly or helpful. Prices as expected but liked some of the more unique seasonal options. I opted for a classic bacon egg and cheese and swapped the mixed greens for home fries (with surcharge). It was very large. I don't usually get 'fancy' coffee drinks because I find them too sweet, but this smoked maple latte was so unique. You could tell it was smoky from just a whiff which was cool; would get again. So much natural light and how could you do anything but stare at that book wall all day?

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Coconut Cloud $7.56 for the small. A nice cream top with some coconut shavings. Sprinkled in some salt myself to mix it up a bit. Speaking of mix it up, mix the drink before consuming. Otherwise, it can be kind of bland. Friendly staff (depends who you get lol but both person I got were polite.). Lot all the natural light. Clean tables, chairs, and bathroom. Gets busy by 10am on Saturday. Food looks delicious! Will come back to try.

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I got the turkey & fig sandwich w/ fries + a peach tea -- everything in my order was amazing; I enjoyed every bite & sip. My friend got the breakfast bowl and the baklava coffee; the bowl she loved, but the drink tasted nothing like the description. The cashier seemed new, and a little confused when taking our orders + forgot to give us a number. At this time, it was not crowded (maybe 4 other tables) and no line.

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This is the first time I came back to this location after the United By Blue closed. I always loved the space here. With this new coffee house the space is plentiful. There is a little semi enclosed area with tables and chairs. I am guessing it's for some people if they want to get on their work calls, etc. However, this one man taking a call in that space was loud. Took away from a relaxing ambiance. The service here is okay. Not too friendly, but also not rude, but from the customer's perspective not welcoming. We ordered cold brew, and iced Americano, both tasted good. Maybe I will try back and try some of their sandwiches. For now, it was a meh experience.

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Beautiful location directly below the Ben Franklin bridge, and beautiful decor inside as well. Very photogenic (and dog friendly) spot where many people go to do some work. Many outlets in the restaurant! Order at the register and they'll give you a number to place on the table. Someone will deliver it when your food is ready. For drinks, they'll call your name and you have to pick it up at the barista station. The food was good and they give you a huge amount, but it's also very pricey for what it is. Ordered an espresso martini, the bean, two eggs any style and the Jersey classic. Jersey classic was flavorful but sloppy so be prepared to use a ton of napkins. My two eggs any style were delicious. They have numerous options to choose for your potatoes and I chose the garlic since the cashier suggested it. Very good food, but a bit pricey.

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Honestly would give this five stars based on vibes alone! I ordered the apple pie latte, perfect taste and temperature with great latte art. The staff was friendly and helpful with ordering plus tips on other places to check out while in town. Loved the giant bookshelves and the ample seating inside. This looked like a great spot to hang out and get some work done.

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