Signature Plan
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.42/oz
Roaster
Rival Bros. Coffee
Philadelphia, PArivalbros.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 0
- Also available
- 22
- Avg Cherry's Index
- —
- Reddit sentiment
- 80/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOGTBR
Community reputation · Reddit
Well-regarded· sentiment 80/100
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
4 videos · 6k combined views
Third-party coverage of Rival Bros. Coffee emphasizes its roots as a collaboration between long-time best friends with backgrounds in the culinary and hospitality industries. Reviewers and profiles highlight the brand's evolution from an iconic Philadelphia mobile coffee truck in 2011 to established brick-and-mortar cafes and broader hospitality projects like Enswell. Outside media consistently point to their hands-on approach to roasting and their focus on combining technical craft with an approachable, neighborhood-friendly atmosphere.
Philadelphia roots and coffee scene pioneerFounded by long-time best friends and industry veteransEvolution from a mobile coffee truck to brick-and-mortarCulinary-driven high-low approach to hospitalityBlend of technical science and romance in roasting
Coverage from others
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
Single's Only Plan
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.67/oz
Bareknuckle Cold Espresso Bottle
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Buyer 5.0 (2)
68
$1.16/oz
Bestsellers Box
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$1.38/oz
MediumCaramelCocoaCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.11/oz
MediumCaramelCocoaCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$3.16/oz
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.31/oz
MediumCaramelCocoaCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$3.46/oz
Revolver Blend
Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Nougat.
Medium-Light
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$2.95/oz
Whistle & Cuss Blend
Think Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$3.16/oz
Medium-DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$3.12/oz
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$3.44/oz
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.29/oz
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.08/oz
Medium-LightMilk ChocolateMarzipanNougat+1
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.97/oz
Revolver Blend
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Nougat in the cup.
Medium-LightMilk ChocolateMarzipanNougat
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.23/oz
Revolver Blend
Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Nougat.
Medium-Light
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.15/oz
Whistle & Cuss Blend
Roaster flags Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts in the cup.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
Whistle & Cuss Blend
Roaster flags Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts in the cup.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.28/oz
Whistle & Cuss Blend
Cupping notes point toward Cherry Cordial, Malt, and Candied Nuts.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.42/oz
Southpaw Iced Coffee
Think Vanilla and Earthy Coffee Tones.
Well-reviewed roaster
$0.40/oz
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