71Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Toasted Walnut.
CO
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelizedWalnut
$2.29/oz
Roaster
Rival Bros. Coffee
Philadelphia, PArivalbros.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 0
- Also available
- 20
- Avg Northscore
- —
- Reddit sentiment
- 65/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOBR
Community reputation · Reddit
Mixed reviews· sentiment 65/100
Rival Bros. is recognized as a staple Philadelphia roaster, often mentioned alongside other prominent local names. While some users enjoy their offerings—specifically praising their light roasts and French press coffee—they are frequently overshadowed in enthusiast discussions by other Philly-area roasters like Elixr and Reanimator, which are more consistently recommended for their quality and selection. Community sentiment is generally neutral to positive, viewing them as a reliable local option rather than a top-tier specialty standout.
staple Philadelphia roasterreliable local optionpraised for light roastsoften overshadowed by local competitorsaccessible cafe experience
Threads cited (5)
- r/espresso · 26↑ · Only one at the office, can't let the espresso machine go unused. (Rival Bros Rwanda Natur
- r/Coffee · 8↑ · Coffee Roasters in Philadelphia?
- r/espresso · 6↑ · Philly Friends! What beans?
- r/Coffee · 4↑ · Anyone in the Philly area try Rival Bros? They have a to go French press and it's amazing!
- r/espresso · 3↑ · Light roasts from Rival Bros - great stuff
On YouTube · Reviewers discussing Rival Bros. Coffee
YouTube reviewers have published 3 popular videos about Rival Bros. Coffee (17,529 combined views). Channels include CBS Mornings, Cinema Mercantile, Visit Philadelphia.
Flagship cafe
Rival Bros. Coffee (Lombard St.)
2400 Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA
Open in maps →The roaster lists five cafe locations in Philadelphia; the Lombard St. location is listed first on their locations page.
The catalog
0 in stock
No coffees currently in stock.
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
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65Roaster flags Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts in the cup.
MediumCherryMaltNutty
$2.28/oz
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65Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Nougat.
Medium-LightChocolateNutty
$2.15/oz
65Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Nougat in the cup.
Medium-LightChocolateMarzipanNougat
$3.23/oz
65
65Think Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts.
BR
MediumCherryMaltNutty Cocoa+1
$3.16/oz
65Roaster flags Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts in the cup.
MediumCherryMaltNutty Cocoa+1
$2.11/oz
65Think Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Nougat.
BR
Medium-LightMilk ChocolateMarzipanNougat
$1.97/oz
62Think Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Toasted Walnut.
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateCaramelizedWalnut
$3.12/oz
62Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Toasted Walnut in the cup.
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateCaramelizedWalnut
$2.08/oz
62Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Nougat.
BR
Medium-LightChocolateMarzipanNougat
$2.95/oz
59Expect Toffee, Cocoa, and Shortbread from this washed.
CO / Washed
MediumCaramelizedCocoaCereal
$2.11/oz
59Toffee, Cocoa, and Shortbread on a washed build.
CO / Washed
MediumCaramelizedCocoaCereal
$3.16/oz
59Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Toasted Walnut in the cup.
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
$3.44/oz
57Cupping notes point toward Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts.
BR
MediumCherryMaltNutty
$3.42/oz
54Washed lot with Toffee, Cocoa, and Shortbread in the cup.
CO / Washed
MediumCaramelizedCocoaCereal
$3.46/oz
54Washed lot with Toffee, Cocoa, and Shortbread in the cup.
CO / Washed
MediumCaramelizedCocoaCereal
$2.31/oz