Viva Italian Coffee, Inc.

an independent roaster operating out of warminster, not the city proper, which means you're making a deliberate trip out to stout drive rather than stumbling in between meetings. that distance filters the crowd a little. the people who show up to viva italian coffee tend to know why they're there, and the roasting operation behind the retail side gives the whole thing a specificity that a simple cafe can't offer. you're buying from the people who made the decision about the beans, not just the people who brewed them. for philadelphia-area drinkers who want that direct line between roaster and cup, warminster is worth the drive. start with a straight espresso and see where you land.