Whether you’re looking for a unique coffee concoction or a sweet pick-me-up, here is where to celebrate National Coffee Day in Philadelphia.
Cake Life Bake Shop
For National Coffee Day in Philadelphia, locals can find a bevvy of different caffeine specials and pair them with some of the brand’s specialty baked goods.
Sippers on the menu perfect for the spirited holiday include a Pumpkin Spiced Latte (real pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed coconut milk, fall spices, vanilla, espresso, and steamed milk), Caramel-Apple Chai Latte (chai steeped apple cider steamed with oat milk and caramel), Maple-doodle Latte (maple, fall spices, espresso and steamed milk), the Butterscotch Latte (butterscotch syrup made with rum, brown sugar, and dairy-free butter and heavy cream, mixed into espresso and steamed milk), and their signature Banana Foster Latte (banana puree, caramel, espresso and milk.)
On the food side, locals can partner their drink up with an assortment of baked goods, pies, cupcakes and more. Highlights include their Campfire Cocoa Layered Cake, Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Caramel-Apple Croissant, Pepperoni Pizza Biscuit, Chai Sugar Cookies and more.
1306 Frankford Ave., cakelifebakeshop.com
Char & Stave
The Chestnut Hill locale is celebrating the caffeine-filled occasion while simultaneously commemorating one year in business this Sunday. On Sept. 29, Philadelphians can receive one complimentary 12 oz. cup of Everyday coffee per guest, featuring Char & Stave’s Everyday Blend (roasted using beans from Peru and Costa Rica ) from 8 a.m. to noon.
While there, patrons can also try out a “bevvy of coffee-centric concoctions” including the Char & Stave Espresso Martini ($14), Rittenhouse Manhattan ($14), Caffe Negroni ($13.50), and more, alongside other traditional staples like their iced coffee ($4), lattes ($5), cappuccinos ($4.5), and Char & Stave’s very own Bourbon Barrel Aged Espresso ($4).
The brand also has a location in Ardmore, and Philadelphians can get the same National Coffee Day deal there on Sept. 29. And lastly at both locales, guests aged 21+ are invited to indulge in complimentary tastings of the fresh new spirits from Char & Stave as well.
Multiple locations, charandstave.com
Bluebird Distilling
Speaking of Char & Stave spirits, local brand Bluebird Distilling has partnered up with the business to produce a special coffee-centric sipper.
As a release notes, the Char & Stave Coffee Liqueur and Char & Stave Café Amaro from Bluebird is made using Char & Stave’s signature coffee-roasted beans and Bluebird Distilling’s scratch-made spirit base. Both liqueurs will be available online and will ship to 42 states nationwide; in addition to Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Spirit stores, and at both Char & Stave locations beginning on National Coffee Day, Sunday, Sept. 29.
“We’ve been producing craft spirits at Bluebird Distilling for just about ten years – I’m very excited to introduce our Char & Stave coffee brand to the spirits world, as well,” said Jared Adkins, founder and master distiller of Bluebird Distilling in a statement. “Our coffee liqueurs are made to be versatile – our fans have been enjoying the new spirits at their favorite Philadelphia-region bars and restaurants, but now coffee lovers can get quality coffee liqueur and café amaro shipped directly to their door – nationwide.”
100 Bridge St, Phoenixville, bluebirddistilling.com
