Cafe Tata

7201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, United States
$$$ Cafe
(60 Reviews)

Nestled in the heart of Mt. Airy, Cafe Tata is more than just your average café; it’s a cozy retreat that truly captures the essence of community bonding. Located at 7201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119, this quaint spot combines a warm, inviting atmosphere with the rich, aromatic flavors of expertly brewed coffee and delicious pastries.

As you step inside, you’re greeted by an eclectic decor that includes comfy couches, scattered books, and vintage music equipment, fully embodying the café vibe you’ve often envisioned—think of the perfect setting to sip your favorite beverage while indulging in a good book or catching up on some work. Customers rave about the café’s atmosphere; Tay Kali eloquently expresses this sentiment, describing it as the kind of cafe “all cafes should be like.” It’s a place where creativity flows freely, whether you’re looking for a quiet space or hoping to engage in conversation.

The real hero here is the coffee, with many visitors praising the rich espresso and the perfectly crafted cortado—an experience that transports you to a bustling coffee shop in New York. Lyn notes the exceptional quality of the cortado, highlighting the balance of flavor and foam, while Xiomara Choto-Mueller speaks to the incredible freshness of the pastries, which are delivered daily. Consider indulging in their freshly baked raspberry rugalach, the perfect sweet treat to pair with your cup of coffee.

Beyond the scrumptious offerings, Cafe Tata does an admirable job of cultivating a community feel. The baristas are knowledgeable and take the time to connect with customers, making recommendations and even sharing tips—like Sherry Sterling-Holt's experience when the barista helped her clean her coffee maker. It's the little touches like this that truly set Cafe Tata apart from larger coffee chains.

However, like any establishment, there's room for growth. Some customer feedback suggests a desire for an expanded menu featuring more vegan and vegetarian options, as well as extended hours for those late-night cravings.

In summary, Cafe Tata stands as a true neighborhood gem, offering a little slice of warmth and comfort where everyone feels welcome. It’s an ideal spot to enjoy delicious coffee and baked goods while soaking in the vibrant community atmosphere—whether you’re flying solo or catching up with friends. Make it your next stop in Mt. Airy; you won’t regret it!

Service options
Offers takeaway
No delivery
Offerings
Serves coffee
Children
Good for kids
60 Reviews
Max Rivers

09 Sep 2025

This is a great addition to the Mount Airy scene. Roomy and lots of seating. I wish they had more of vegan and vegetarian options and we're open later

Tay Kali

11 Aug 2025

Quaint cafe...the kind of cafe I often imagined all cafes should be like. A couch, a few comfy chairs, art, books, an old typewriter, radio and record player for decor, a full table for those who want to do work, yummy food, great drinks, kind staff. Excellent.

Lyn

11 Jul 2025

Great coffee, chill vibe, reminds of coffee spots in NY, ate a raspberry rugalach. Cortado(my coffee) was rich espresso w the perfect amount of foam.

Xiomara Choto-Mueller

23 Jun 2025

This is a true neighborhood gem. Fresh yummy pastries are.dekubered daily to accompany your favorite coffee or tea drinks. The music is always right and the service is friendly, efficient and simply inviting.

Sherry Sterling-Holt

13 Jun 2025

Love this tiny hole in the wall in Mt. Airy. Good coffee, & friendly staff. Comfy sofas to sit; they don’t mind if you hang out....the barista gave me great advice on cleaning out my coffee maker when vinegar did not do the job.

christiancalabrese3

07 Jun 2025

Good vibes and energy, food and beverages are delicious with care put into them unlike with big fast food chains. Service was great too. Good to see another small business taking roots in the community and hope it continues to flourish. Nice spot to relax solo or with a date.

Brianna Jones

06 Jun 2025

Just starting working in the area. Decent coffee, blah service and three times in row I've been served stale baked goods. Its fine to sell old bagels and croissants, but they should be labeled and discounted. Probably won't make this my regular spot. Too bad because the coffee is good. Edited a few weeks later... dropped a star. This shop is so convenient that I wanted to give them one more try. Service was better, the barista was friendly, maybe she was just having a few bad days before. But my croissant was hard-as-a-rock and just fell apart. It was at least 2 days old and literally inedible. Seriously guys, how are you getting away with selling old baked goods at full price? Is it some insider secret that the food is just for decoration and folk just go there for drinks? Either way, its unscrupulous to be a purveyor of old food. Edited about 6 months later... 5 stars. The staff is friendly, especially two main baristas (the long haired guy and the woman with dark hair and drawings on her apron, very warm and welcoming!). the stale pastry issue is now a non-issue. I'm Tata daily before work now and I'm a very happy customer.

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