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: 5

5.0

316 Reviews

$30 and under

Café

1800 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Healthy
Lively

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.

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
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$8.00
toasted nori oil, enoki mushroom
Butternut Squash Soup$8.00
aged balsamic, rosemary oil
shaved honeycrisp apple & fennel salad$14.00
pecorino toscano
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$19.00
green goddess, red endive, faro
Chilled Shrimp & Soba Salad$25.00
miso glaze, crispy shallot, cilantro
King Salmon$27.00
red coconut curry, sweet potato, mustard greens, candied peanut
Grilled Chicken Paillard$25.00
panzanella salad, roasted garlic dressing

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
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie$5.00
Pastry Tower$18.00
chef's choice of pastries

What 316 people are saying

Vernick Coffee Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vernick Coffee Bar is celebrated for its "great food" and "outstanding service" in a beautifully designed space. It's a favorite lunch spot in Center City, known for its "fantastic ambiance" and "exceptional" offerings, including a delightful dessert tower. Ideal for a "leisurely, delicious lunch" with friends.

316 Reviews

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Danielle VIP
Atlantic City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, beautiful space, and the service team is outstanding!
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Kerry
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite place for lunch. Ambiance is fantastic - beautifully designed space. Great menu/food. Service is wonderful - management wonderful. A little oasis in Center City.
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Judy VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All around excellent!! From food to service to atmosphere. One of my fave places.
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Lauren
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my absolute favorite lunch spots in Philadelphia. Food, beverages and service is consistently great.
Vernick Coffee BarResponded on January 27, 2025
Hey Lauren, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s our goal to provide seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. We are also glad to hear that this has been done consistently across all our services. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back soon this winter! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager
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Gary
Atlantic City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just another brilliant dining experience at VCB. A food service crown jewel in metro Philadelphia.
Vernick Coffee BarResponded on January 27, 2025
Hey Gary, Thank you so much for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through during your lunch with us here. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager
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Barbara VIP
Philadelphia67 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As always a welcoming lovely experience with very good lunch choices. Bit on the pricey side but worth it when want a leisurely, delicious lunch with a friend.
Vernick Coffee BarResponded on January 27, 2025
Hey Barbra, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your overall visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. We are glad to hear that our dining room was a great place for you and your friend to sit down and enjoy lunch with us as we work to curate a warm atmosphere to do so. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager
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Deborah VIP
Philadelphia101 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A comforting lunch with a friend on a bitter cold day.
Vernick Coffee BarResponded on January 27, 2025
Hey Deborah, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience (even through the cold!). We hope that you were able to try one of warm soup options! If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager
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Susan
Philadelphia11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful place to meet friends and enjoy a delicious, leisurely visit.
Vernick Coffee BarResponded on January 27, 2025
Hey Susan, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. We are always so happy to see you in the space and thank you for this positive feedback. If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager
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Eleanor VIP
Philadelphia29 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taisha is the most wonderful greeter and server. Always makes you feel welcome. This is a beautiful, pretty quiet place for lunch. Food interesting but I always order from the coffee bar, which is delicious.
Vernick Coffee BarResponded on December 20, 2024
Hi Eleanor, Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It’s always our goal to provide a warm atmosphere, seasonal dishes and delicious coffee, and we’re glad that came through in your overall experience. Tiesha is one of the best and we are so happy that she helped in curating such a great environment for you. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager
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Peter VIP
Philadelphia33 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food exceptional especially the dessert tower. Beautiful ambiance.
Vernick Coffee BarResponded on December 20, 2024
Hi Peter Thank you for joining us here at the coffee bar! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit with us here at the Vernick Coffee Bar. It is our goal to provide quality service and food and I am glad that it shined through in your meal. The pastry tower is always a fan favorite! If there’s anything else you’d like to try or any suggestions you have, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back this winter to enjoy our seasonal lattes and pastries! Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. See you back soon! Warm regards, Benjamin Rossano Vernick Coffee Bar Manager
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FAQs

Vernick Coffee Bar is rated 5 stars by 316 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 5 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
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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Main

Miso Mushroom Soup$8.00

Butternut Squash Soup$8.00

shaved honeycrisp apple & fennel salad$14.00

Grilled Heart of Romaine$15.00

Yellow Fin Tuna Póke$28.00

Wild Mushroom & Avocado Grain Bowl$19.00

Chilled Shrimp & Soba Salad$25.00

King Salmon$27.00

Grilled Chicken Paillard$25.00

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

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie$5.00

Pastry Tower$18.00

What 316 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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