Chhaya Cafe

This is the larger new location for Varnana Beuria's cafe, one of the first Third Wave-style shops to offer pour-overs and siphon pot coffee in South Philly.

While the baristas aren't always the warmest, I return because Chhaya does a fine job with local beans from ReAnimator, One Village, and Philly Fair Trade Roasters, and works wonders with a creative waffle-driven menu (try the waffled-grilled ham and cheese).