Need an excuse to grab another cup? National Coffee Day is coming to Philly on Sept. 29, bringing free coffee, fall-inspired drinks and plenty of caffeine-fueled celebrations around the city.
Located inside the Comcast Technology Center, Vernick Coffee Bar is celebrating with a curated program featuring Caffè Umbria, a Seattle-based roaster known for its generations-old Italian coffee preparation. Guests can choose from classic espresso drinks, cold brew and more, then pair their coffee with one of Vernick’s house-made pastries, baked fresh daily.
For a seasonal sip, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is also now on the menu, made with house-made pumpkin spice syrup.
1800 Arch St, 2nd floor, vernickcoffeebar.com
What’s a better way to celebrate than with some newly dropped fall sips? While at Talula's, locals can order up The Salem, a pumpkin spice latte; The Burlington, a vanilla maple latte; The Big Apple, a caramel apple chai latte; and The Fuji, a spiced apple matcha latte.
Philadelphians can also opt for year-round favorites like the salted caramel Charleston, honey oat Dakota, or dirty chai Mumbai while here.
Can't celebrate on Tuesday? Coffee lovers can keep the caffeine flowing into October at the third annual Philly Coffee Festival, coming to the 23rd Street Armory on Oct. 17 and 18.
The festival will bring together specialty roasters, coffee tastings and live entertainment under one roof. Admission includes tastings and food available for purchase, and sessions run both days from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., with early admission starting at 9 a.m. Tickets (starting around $25) are available online.
22 S. 23rd St., phillycoffeefestival.com
MORE: 6 new brunch menus to try in Philadelphia
