Ultimo Coffee

Ultimo Coffee, which has three locations in Philly, is definitely in the camp of “trendy coffee shops.” But it’s not elitist or snobby, and the Germantown cafe is actually casual and quite comfortable. They have a solid assortment of croissants, lemon cakes, and thick focaccia sandwiches, just in case the coffee isn’t cutting it. And maybe boosting your caffeine intake with a sticky bun will give you the sugary kick you need to keep writing that novel (or even just answer a few emails).