GRINDCORE HOUSE

I am so smitten with Grindcore House. I've been there a handful of times, holding off an official review until they're 100% open with a full menu and full hours. They're not quite there yet, but I'm impatient and I can't help but talk about how much I love this place. If you know me, you probably know that opening up a vegan coffee shop is a dream of mine. So, when I first heard about the rumor of a vegan coffee shop in South Philly, I was excited but skeptical. I'm thrilled to announce that I APPROVE.

The coffee is good and strong, with a dreamy selection of cow-free creamers. There is a nice little loose-leaf tea menu (I hope they offer a few seasonal flavored black teas!). You can choose from a variety of vegan baked goods, ranging from good ole' ridiculously-sweet Vegan Treats, to more locally-baked goodies such as mini-pies, mini-donuts and biscotti. Be sure to stop by on a Thursday to pick up a fresh Vegan Treats doughnut to go with your coffee. Grindcore House just started serving bagels topped with your choice of earth balance, natural peanut butter, or plain tofutti. Actually, that's my main complaint at this point: I want flavored tofutti! I'll take just about anything, but I'd be especially impressed with Chive, Vegetable, or Sun-dried Tomato and Olive. I understand they'll also be doing sandwiches at some point. I look forward to that. See ya tomorrow, Grindcore House!

xoxo,
-beka