Rim Cafe
Café, Tea Room, and Coffee Shop$$$$
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia
"My favorite drink so far is the marshmallow brûlée hot chocolate!"(6 Tips)
"Chai tea and cannoli 😍."(2 Tips)
"Quirky little place to get an espresso."(3 Tips)
"Can never go wrong with a Volcano - it's liquified chocolate heaven"(5 Tips)
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Rachel ShifmanFebruary 27, 2017The best hot chocolate I've ever had in America. It's so rich and decadent that it overflowed with 3 different kinds of melted and shaved chocolate!!
Sophia HFebruary 20, 2016Chocolate treats are better than hot chocolates. Get the chocolate peanut butter pretzel (AMAZING) and truffles! Buy the $6-for-$10 deal on Yelp to get 10 truffles for $6 (normally $2 per truffle).
SarinaJune 15, 2016I liked the coffee americano but if you are thinking about coming here to do work, finding a plug is next to impossible and the table is only big enough for a laptop.- GigiFebruary 20, 2012Do not take out. Sit down and enjoy the artistic creations. The cannoli are so good. My favorite drink so far is the marshmallow brûlée hot chocolate!
Brendan O'BrienJuly 4, 2010Quickly becoming a Philly institution. Come for a volcano (best hot chocolate drink in the city), come BACK for Rene, who makes every visit an event. You'll be hooked... everyone is.
DeniceNovember 20, 2014Speciality drinks and the chocolate, oh, the chocolate! Rim is someone you have to meet. A gem for South Philadelphia!
Linda LyJanuary 5, 2013Rene is an amazing, eccentric chocolatier. Get the VOLCANO and you're sold. It's entertaining watching him make it.
Lasse Øster JørgensenJanuary 31, 2013Fantastic chocolate, fantastic atmosphere and the most amazing owner :)
- Sophia HFebruary 20, 2016Dark lava ganache = okay but way too bitter, even for me (a dark chocolate lover). Godfather tiramisu is pretty good, a bit too sweet though lol.
get the chocolate creams ! they're a piece of chocolatey heaven !- Can never go wrong with a Volcano - it's liquified chocolate heaven
Albert SunFebruary 13, 2010Skeptical at first, but the proprietor here makes it all worthwhile! So friendly. Ask about his 5D. =)
- Brendan O'BrienJuly 4, 2010Closed for most of the summer while Rene goes back to Monaco to spend time with his fam.
Matt HigginsMarch 5, 2012The tips seem pleasant, but the atmosphere was far from that. The workers were very rude.
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French Chocolate Espresso BAR
Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Fri
- 6:00 PM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(215) 465-3515
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Live Music
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