Review The Gleaner's Cafe Gallery

Liberty Imhoff

My husband and I love to come to Gleaner's Cafe to relax and talk. It is not the largest place in the world, but that's okay. It is small, intimate, and the decor has lots of personality :) And I love that this exists in the heart of the Italian Market. Unique coffee shops are kind of my hobby, and Gleaner's fits the bill. Love their interesting drinks. I gotta say, though, I wish that they accepted more than just cash. I never carry cash for safety reasons, so I have to make sure to hit up an atm or a cash-back pharmacy before I go here. But it is worth it. One of the more interesting coffee shops in the city, and some of the friendliest people.

Elin S

the line was out the door and the people behind the counter managed to keep a level head and make our experience feel as if we were the only people inside. extremely quick and patient staff, coffee is very good as well. the woman who took our order that morning (sat 9/16) was a queen. can't wait to come back.

Shelly Fredman

Gleaners has such a great vibe, just walking through the door makes me happy. Love the location, the atmosphere, the coffee, food, and most of all the people. They are very welcoming. And if you're in need of some South Philly authenticity, this is the place to be.

Sonté

My new favorite coffee spot! I ordered one of the specials and I wasn’t disappointed; Half coffee half hot chocolate! What made my experience even more brighter, was the beautiful ladies and their bright attitudes! The art in the shop was so dope and different woman made the quilts on the wall! I will be returning soon!

Holly Huss

Lovely owners, lovely shop. Our first time there, but they were addressing multiple regular customers by name and preparing their “regular.” Hard to find a place like this anymore! Delicious innovative drinks- yum!

casey orlosky

i’ve never had bad coffee from gleaners! the workers are always so charming and exceptionally kind. they’re one of the few coffee shops in the area that serve vegan cream cheese. they even give you a hershey kiss with every purchase—how sweet!

Osman Zuberi

Amazing customer service. Extremely nice and knowledgeable about the area, felt very welcomed during my first visit. They even put a cute stocking sticker on my cup before giving it to me. The little things matter and Gleaners is doing all of them exceptionally well. Highly highly recommend.

Yuta Lee

Friendly service in a quaint 9th St. cafe next to Italian restaurants.

Damien McCaffery

Gleaner's famed egg sandwich -- the Painkiller -- resembles Hawai'i in this way; people give it a try, and then they never try anything else. It's that good. Gleaner's has a size-able menu, but I've only ever tried the Painkiller. Their secret? Most say the homemade ketchup. But the cheese is awfully good too. So's the little Hershey's kiss they put on the side. A small, thoroughly cheerful cafe at the northern end of the Italian Market, Gleaner's has great coffee of course, plus a peculiar feeling of being at once discrete and communal, like you could poke your head into any conversation around you at any time without interrupting it. Or huddle in your thoughts undetected. There's no place like Gleaner's. You should go.

Alisa

Super friendly staff, they always make me happy!! Coffee is great!! No wifi, but cozy atmosphere!!

Bronwynn Hall Bokulich

Best coffee shop around! Cozy environment - I especially love the plants and the current Halloween decorations ��The coffee and food are on point, but it is the staff that make it a truly special spot. For example, it was my son's 3rd birthday this weekend and when we popped in for breakfast on Monday, Tara brought over a little cupcake with a candle for him - so so kind! Thank you!!

David W Wannop

Great coffee near the north end of the Italian Market which gets more of the neighborhood people and not so many tourists. The news on the street and cross-talk between tables abounds. Hipster kids and retirees both like the place. The women who run it are great people. It isn't a large place and it's not a great place for setting up the computer for away from office work, but it carries an atmosphere of the coffee shops of old, and we all need a change every once in a while. I generally get coffee first, then shop for groceries.

Evan Rowley

Quality food & drink. Friendly, accommodating, and helpful staff. Might be the best cafe in the whole market.

Jen Glick

Best shop ever, hands down, no joke. You're a friggin' idiot if you don't get yer brew here.

Brigid Shivers

Any cafe that treats you to a Hershey Kiss with any coffee purchase is doing it right! This is one of my favorite spots in Philly, the friendliest people and the breakfast bagel sammies cannot be beat!

Chris Taylor

Outstanding coffee but even better staff. Tara, Emily, Hannah and Amelia are wonderful people and so welcoming. I strongly recommend the Painkiller sandwich with a double espresso!

Krystel Schafer

Adorable and friendly staff, tasty coffee and food and great atmosphere!

Chelsea McLane

I’m new to the area and stopped in to get a coffee! Everybody was so nice and the coffee was delicious. I’m glad I work right around the corner! I will definitely be stopping in more frequently!