08/03/06

The best

by cycle123

This is the best coffee in Philadelphia, hands down. The sandwiches are excellent and they have outdoor seating.

Manayunk's outpost of the creme de la creme of the espresso set.

by Contributor

In Short
Located alongside Main Street's snazzy boutiques, this cafe gets its fair hare of the beautiful people through its glass door. There are Fima Deruta cups and saucers, a mahogany bar, bistro chairs and a changing collection of local art. There's a daily selection of light sandwiches: smoked salmon, jambon and gruyere, tuna or veggie, served on freshly baked Italian rolls. You'll also get the standard croissants, danish, muffins and biscotti, while they last.

12/17/04

La Columbe Coffee

by zenorigin

I never liked coffee. I've given my money to the Starbucks corporation. I've even tried to brew my own coffee. I heard about La Columbe Panini and gave it a try. I ordered a Double Mocha and after a few teaspoons of sugar (without the medicine going down), I was in love. Each sip of my coffee was delicious, flavorful. Not watery at all. La Columbe Panini doesn't have massive couches, but it was cute with the mosaic-like tables along the windows and wooden chairs. People mingle with each other, students read over their textbooks and notes ... all while enjoying delicious cups of Columbe coffee. I quickly became a regular. La Columbe Panini is the best Manayunk coffee shop!

• Pros: Coffee, Not Starbucks

10/11/02

simply the best

by illiquid050

Having been a coffee barista for the past two years, I have become the worst of all things. The coffee snob.

La Colombe satisfies in every way. They make the perfect cappuccino, Espresso Solo, and Latte. Don't come here for drip coffee, you'd be missing out.

This place invites you to come with your favorite magazine and spend some high quality self-time.

If it's really time to pamper, don't forget to stop by L'Etoile next door for an excellent haircut. I recommend Mark G. for guys.

• Pros: espresso, panini, pastry
• Cons: closes in evening, summer crowd