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: 4.8

4.8

243 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

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Neighborhood
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 Soup$10.00
toasted nori oil, enoki mushroom
Carrot Ginger Soup$10.00
yogurt & chili oil
Mortadella Sandwich$16.00
taleggio cheese, focaccia, baby arugula salad
Grilled Heart of Romaine$15.00
aged cheddar, figs, buttermilk vinaigrette
Yellow Fin Tuna Póke$28.00
marinated cucumber, warm jasmine rice, sesame-soy dressing
Wild Mushroom & Avocado Grain Bowl$18.00
green goddess
Chilled Shrimp & Soba Salad$25.00
thai peanut dressing
Ora King Salmon$25.00
braised swiss chard, cannellini beans saffron crumb
Grilled Chicken Paillard$24.00
shaved asparagus salad, pistachio pesto

Any Dish Can Be Complemented by Adding the Following

Chicken$10.00
Shrimp$12.00
Salmon$12.00
7-Minute Egg$3.00
Tofu$4.00
Avocado$4.00

Dessert

Carrot Cake Pie$6.00
Orange Olive Oil Cake$7.00
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie$5.00
Pastry Tower$18.00
chef's choice of pastries

What 243 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs
Good for business meals
Philadelphia
Good for business meals

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EliM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greet for meetings, remote work… food and service are outstanding
MR
MildredR
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice overall.
BF
BarryF
Philadelphia
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always special!
MA
MsAyeGee
Philadelphia
15 reviews
5.0
15 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.
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.
SL
SusanL
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service great. Food delicious great atmosphere for a conversational lunch
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 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.
m
mome
Chicago
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 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
J
Jrose70
Philadelphia
158 reviews
vip
4.0
158 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We came here for a family lunch after the holidays. The ambiance and service are wonderful! It felt so peaceful sitting looking at trees while inside and the lighting is amazing. Servers were excellent. The menu is interesting, but small. Plenty of choices for lunch. My only complaint is the portions were pretty small. Average cost per person if you add a protein to your salad or get a warm drink is $35ish with tip.
S
Slessy625
Philadelphia
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect location and setting for our lunch. Wonderful menu.
F
Foodlover
Philadelphia
38 reviews
vip
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The woman who sat us was a bit rude. The restaurant was empty and I asked to sit at a four top with a nice view. She would not let us sit there and said we had to sit at a table for two because the four tops were all reserved for four people. A half hour into our meal they seated two people at the four top where I had asked to sit. There were plenty of tables for two available. I did not understand why they did not accommodate my polite ask to sit at that four top. The food was good but not outstanding. Not worth the price. The best thing was the beautiful ambiance. The person who seats people needs to learn to be kinder and more welcoming.
EE
ElisabethE
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Top notch!! Fabulous setting and delicious, healthy food. Grain bowl with avocado and mushroom, with green goddess dressing, was to die for.
PN
PhilipN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect experience, beginning with the ease of making the reservation. The location is great, the access easy and the ambience very upscale and inviting. Everything looked fresh and appetizing. The hostess was exceptionally courteous and the servers were friendly as well. The coffee was excellent; we did not have time to try the food but the menu and food looked great. The perfect venue for a casual business meeting, as the tables are not crowded together and it is surprisingly quiet. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean and touch-free. Two of the three people in our party were able to be on the Suburban Station platform within minutes of leaving the coffee bar and on our way home. I will definitely recommend it highly and return as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
It’s a hidden gem in the city the building is beautiful and the coffee shop is very smartly decorated, and you feel like you’re in a treehouse Everyone that works there is wonderful, professional and very accommodating. Nice luncheon variety and wonderful pastries and cakes and breads. Coffee’s also perfect it’s a very nice getaway in the city, so so great for a business meeting as well as a friend to get together.
WG
WendyG
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome evening!!!!
JR
JudyR
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for business lunch. Creative tasty food
S
Solitaire
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Nice experience overall but food was a bit disappointing. Soba salad with shrimp was served very cold, so rather congealed. Shrimp were overcooked and over-refrigerated so they were tough and chewy. Dish was much better when it warmed up to room temp.
H
Harriet
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely place to have breakfast or lunch. A bit pricey on some dishes. Pastries are divine.
D
Deborah
Philadelphia
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect lunch between two friends. Thanks!
LG
LauraG
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food, service and overall value for deliciousness.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, amazing! Can't wait to return!
j
joanb
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch with a friend
C
Coley
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff is fantastic and food/drinks are fantastic. I would go everyday if I didn’t travel so much.
W
Woody
Philadelphia
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I love the ambiance and the attention given to service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very kind service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the Comcast building and I love the coffee shop the baked goods are exceptional and I am told that they are baked on premises by the pastry chef at the four seasons It’s definitely my go to spot for lunch very friendly atmosphere very nice crawd at the bar and in the dining room
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb five star service, ambience and dining
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and excellent food
D
Dinetheworld
Philadelphia
141 reviews
vip
5.0
141 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This seems to have become the birthday lunch venue of choice. We nearly always choose the avocado mushroom grain salad, but this time I chose the grilled octopus from the prix fixe menu while my other two friends added an egg to the usual salad. Again, delicious as always. And topped with the raspberry dessert with three spoons. Very yummy.
B
Bluepoint
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Nice and cool on a steamy hot business day. Excellent service. Menu is a bit weird and my salad with gobs of Melted cheese was just too heavy. Overpriced as well for the limited food on the plate..
ML
MichaelL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was delicious, ambiance was great, and help was very accomodating.
SF
Square1682Fan
London
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is excellent. We had the Market Menu Prix Fix Menu. The Burrata was served with a fresh apricot compote, The second course was fresh cod baked in parchment. Outstanding! Dessert was apricot pana cotta. One of the best meals I have ever had. Service is outstanding and ambiance is quiet. I highly recommend.
S
Sandy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Delicious, healthy food creatively presented. While not overly busy service was slow.
BJ
BilonJ
Philadelphia
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome service, great lunch spot for something light, but elevated. Will definitely be back.
KC
KathyC
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waitress was very informative and it was obvious that she really enjoyed working at Vernick's.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service, weird vibes
w
wendyb
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The problem was the restaurant is supposed to open at 11 and we had a reservation, There was no one there till 11'15
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Some of the best service-staff I have experience in a coffee bar-cafe. The food, to my surprise, is some of the better food during lunch hours in Philadelphia.
PP
PaulaP
Louisville
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it!!! Food was great.
S
Seekingexperiences
Philadelphia
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vernick cafe is a gem

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized 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 4.8 stars by 243 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

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

Cross street
On 18th, between Arch Street and JFK Blvd
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
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

Main

Miso Mushroom Soup$10.00

Carrot Ginger Soup$10.00

Mortadella Sandwich$16.00

Grilled Heart of Romaine$15.00

Yellow Fin Tuna Póke$28.00

Wild Mushroom & Avocado Grain Bowl$18.00

Chilled Shrimp & Soba Salad$25.00

Ora King Salmon$25.00

Grilled Chicken Paillard$24.00

Any Dish Can Be Complemented by Adding the Following

Chicken$10.00

Shrimp$12.00

Salmon$12.00

7-Minute Egg$3.00

Tofu$4.00

Avocado$4.00

Dessert

Carrot Cake Pie$6.00

Orange Olive Oil Cake$7.00

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie$5.00

Pastry Tower$18.00

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