Vernick Coffee Bar

Name: Vernick Coffee Bar
Address: 1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 419-5052
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.9

4.9

275 Reviews

$30 and under

Café

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

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
Website
http://www.vernickcoffeebar.com/
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.

Location
1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighbourhood
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
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Miso Mushroom SoupUS$10.00
toasted nori oil, enoki mushroom
Carrot Ginger SoupUS$10.00
yogurt & chili oil
Mortadella SandwichUS$16.00
taleggio cheese, focaccia, baby arugula salad
Grilled Heart of RomaineUS$15.00
aged cheddar, figs, buttermilk vinaigrette
Yellow Fin Tuna PókeUS$28.00
marinated cucumber, warm jasmine rice, sesame-soy dressing
Wild Mushroom & Avocado Grain BowlUS$18.00
green goddess
Chilled Shrimp & Soba SaladUS$25.00
thai peanut dressing
Ora King SalmonUS$25.00
braised swiss chard, cannellini beans saffron crumb
Grilled Chicken PaillardUS$24.00
shaved asparagus salad, pistachio pesto

Any Dish Can Be Complemented by Adding the Following

ChickenUS$10.00
ShrimpUS$12.00
SalmonUS$12.00
7-Minute EggUS$3.00
TofuUS$4.00
AvocadoUS$4.00

Dessert

Carrot Cake PieUS$6.00
Orange Olive Oil CakeUS$7.00
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip CookieUS$5.00
Pastry TowerUS$18.00
chef's choice of pastries

What 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
Best Food
Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
Best Service
Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
Best Ambience
Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
Good for business meals
Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
Innovative
Philadelphia
Best Overall
Philadelphia
Best Food
Philadelphia
Best Service
Philadelphia
Best Ambience
Philadelphia
Good for business meals
Philadelphia
Innovative

275 Reviews

JP
JeanP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had lunch in the restaurant part of the coffee bar. The food was delicious and the service was great. It has a nice ambience and it was quiet and pleasant to converse with my friend. I would definitely come back and would recommend Vernick Coffee Bar to my friends.
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lekker
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
Love, love the quiet beauty of food and place. This time it took a bit long though for our orders to arrive. More than 30 minutes. Hoping that was just a one time occurrence as we thoroughly enjoyed our meal after it arrived although one chicken order was lukewarm. Too late to complain. Overall still a wonderful experience.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here! A nice civilized place for lunch: great food and great service.
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BeaGL
Philadelphia
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved that the 4 of us could converse without shouting! So Very Appreciated!
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Bella
Philadelphia
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place for lunch. Quiet, spacious and overall a great place to meet friends.
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MarcS
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent atmosphere and service. A very pleasant experience. Terrific staff. An unusual menu. I look forward to returning. It is a very exciting lunch venue. I wish they were open for breakfast as well like they used to be. My guest also greatly enjoyed our lunch.
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GabrielleF
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Not a standout restaurant but a great Internet cafe to get some work done and grab a light snack.
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KarenM
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Vernick Coffee Bar is absolutely delicious. One cannot go wrong with choosing anything on the menu.
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EllenF
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Vernick Coffee was in a beautiful setting. The high ceiling, the comfortable chairs, everything made it a perfect place for lunch. The food was wonderful! The only criticism I have is that the portions were small for the prices. I will definitely return though.
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MarvinL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Impressive location but overpriced and offered only a limited selection of choices.
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GinaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Impeccable service. Great food. Perfect for a quick business lunch.
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Sandra
Philadelphia
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh innovative menu. Delicious! Beautiful space in Comcast Technology Center.
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AlexS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very attentive service, excellent food, great ambience.
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Deborah
Philadelphia
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A relaxed lunch at one of my favorite places. The avocado grain bowl is exceptional!
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GreggC
Philadelphia
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great retreat for a business (or personal) lunch. The setting of the Comcast Tech Center atrium combined with creative light food makes this a regular stop for me.
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AusOCNJ
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Interesting and good food, especially for a coffee bar. They are too humble in their description.
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JeffM
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great wine tasting. Michelle is very knowledgeable and wines were really nice. Having Chef there was a good opportunity to get to know/understand the pairings. Would definitely be back!
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CaitlinZ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
I never write reviews. But the hostess at lunch at this restaurant was excellent. Very personable and very sweet, as well as attentive. Great experience and will go back again!
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ChristopherS
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Carrot Soup, The Tuna Poke' Lunch Entree and Dessert Tower were delicious. The Cappuccino was probably the best that I have ever had. The service was attentive without being overbearing. I would definitely recommend the Vernick Coffee Bar to family, friends and business associates.
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MJ
MJoyS
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious lunch, beautiful setting overlooking the entry plaza to the Comcast 1 Center. Love the wild mushroom, avocado and grain bowl. The desserts are to die for...citrus olive oil cake, carrot cake pie, chocolate chip cookies....hard to choose so took them all to come home. Look forward to returning soon.
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JRCynwyd
Philadelphia
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for lunch with friends visiting from abroad. It was a wonderful experience-food, service, setting.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience5
Amazing food and atmosphere, staff was nice but not as attentive as we would hope for. Although the gentlemen who made our drip coffee was fun and quirky!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place for meetings! Food, ambience and service amazing!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An incredible gem of a restaurant that Greg and his team have here. Simple, refined and thoughtful food that just hits.
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MollyG
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service -- no problem sharing our orders together so we could all taste everything. Will be coming back again and again. !!
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Jwhmima
Chicago
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cafe is very lovely and a beautiful place for a celebratory lunch. Food was excellent. I had the avocado and mushroom grain salad and the best chocolate chip cookie I have every had, delicious chocolate baked with a bit of flour and butter. The citrus olive oil cake was also superb. Service is friendly and discrete.
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Deborah
Philadelphia
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful lunch with a friend. Food, presentation and service were all outstanding. The staff is fantastic.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Overall really good experience. The prices are a bit high for the quality. Coffee is perfectly priced
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Phil
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first visit to Vernick Coffee Bar (a first date, lunch). Everything about the experience was wonderful, especially the service. One thing, though (and this stems from being located in a lobby) is that it's not super obvious where the host/hostess station is (we had reservations). I would (and will) return.
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JoanL
Philadelphia
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! It never disappoints-whether I am there for coffee and a sweet or sitting down for lunch. Alway great. Love thegluten free hand pies!!!
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MM
MicheleM
Philadelphia
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely location, fabulous service and delicious food, creatively prepared!
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beingquabeing
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb in all respects. Exceeds expectations every time.
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EliM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greet for meetings, remote work… food and service are outstanding
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MildredR
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice overall.
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BarryF
Philadelphia
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always special!
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MA
MsAyeGee
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
First visit for my friend. We both enjoyed the food, the unhurried pace, the pleasant atmosphere fostered by the helpful staff. With no unhappy reactions to the food (yippee) we had a delightful luncheon.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Interesting twists on traditional dishes.
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SusanL
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service great. Food delicious great atmosphere for a conversational lunch
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
server was sort of grumpy and took her time getting back to us. food was prepared quickly and she as tasty. eagles were having a pep rally in the Comcast building, so it was quite loud in the atrium. We did take a flat weight to go and that was delicious.
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Emcav
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite spot for lunch The food is always delicious and it has a serene atmosphere
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Vernick Coffee Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

Cross Street
On 18th, between Arch Street and JFK Blvd
Neighbourhood
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
Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.vernickcoffeebar.com/
Phone number
(215) 419-5052
Private party facilities
For reservations for groups larger than 6, please contact the restaurant directly.

Vernick Coffee Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Main

Miso Mushroom SoupUS$10.00

Carrot Ginger SoupUS$10.00

Mortadella SandwichUS$16.00

Grilled Heart of RomaineUS$15.00

Yellow Fin Tuna PókeUS$28.00

Wild Mushroom & Avocado Grain BowlUS$18.00

Chilled Shrimp & Soba SaladUS$25.00

Ora King SalmonUS$25.00

Grilled Chicken PaillardUS$24.00

Any Dish Can Be Complemented by Adding the Following

ChickenUS$10.00

ShrimpUS$12.00

SalmonUS$12.00

7-Minute EggUS$3.00

TofuUS$4.00

AvocadoUS$4.00

Dessert

Carrot Cake PieUS$6.00

Orange Olive Oil CakeUS$7.00

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip CookieUS$5.00

Pastry TowerUS$18.00

What 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Vernick Coffee Bar restaurant rated?

Is Vernick Coffee Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information