

Trendy cafe serving house-brand artisanal coffee, pastries & snacks in a fashionable space.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1335 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Phone: (267) 479-1600
Website: https://www.lacolombe.com/pages/cafes/fishtown?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
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Reviews
La Columba Workshop
Philadelphia, VA
July 31, 2025
I don’t usually visit multiple locations of the same coffee chain. Once I’ve had the experience, I like to move on—unless something truly stands out. La Colombe’s Workshop in Philadelphia caught my attention because, well, it’s a workshop. I expected a higher level of craft, attention, and maybe even a touch of coffee magic.
Things started off promising. The young woman at the counter was warm, cheerful, and persuasive enough to convince me to try their Draft Latte S’mores. I was already in a good mood after a great stop at Persimmon Coffee earlier, so I took her suggestion and added a cortado to my order as well. Both were “for here.” Because, let’s be honest—a cortado always tastes better in a glass or ceramic cup.
My draft latte arrived first in a plastic to-go cup. No problem. I noticed the barista behind the counter chatting with friends. I waited for a pause in conversation and said politely, “Excuse me.” She looked at me, so I knew I had her attention. “Would you mind putting the cortado in one of those glasses? They taste better that way.”
The look she gave me could have curdled milk. Without a word, she handed me a paper cup and went right back to chatting. To be clear—there wasn’t a line, so it wasn’t a matter of being busy.
Here’s the thing: being a barista isn’t just about making coffee. It’s about connection. Small exchanges that turn caffeine into an experience. I don’t expect perfection. I do expect basic courtesy—especially when I’m spending $4 or $5 for a small drink. If you can’t or don’t want to serve a cortado in glassware, just say so. I once had a barista tell me, “They’re for decoration.” I can respect that kind of honesty.
Was the cortado good? I honestly couldn’t tell you. It’s hard to enjoy a good drink when the service leaves a sour aftertaste.
The space itself is beautiful—open, spacious, and ideal for getting work done. The experience was a toss-up: lovely at the counter, lacking behind the bar.
Still, I’ll keep enjoying life one cortado at a time… even when the service falls flat.
But also I’ve always liked this place because the coffee is one of the few brands that helps me feel awake and the food is mostly good.
If you buy coffee beans from here, they give you a free cup.
The atmosphere is pretty top notch as well. The natural lighting, huge ceilings, wooden barel designs, and a twist on modern designs. Even with how busy it is, there is usually a good amount of seating. That being said, it is busy. The line wrapped around the display area but it went fast.
The staff was friendly and pretty fast for how many people were there. They have a Woodfire oven for pizza too which goes to show the quality of the food as well.
Overall it’s a top notch coffee shop that we will go to every weekend while we are here.