Perfect coffee house for Main Street offers what you would expect coffee, pastries, sandwiches. The place really can pack it in, so if that’s your jam hit up Volo. It gets so busy on the weekends, that you’ll probably end up getting your food and coffee to go. The line moves at a decent pace, however with the multitude of people, you end up feeling crammed in and claustrophobic.
Mel M.
Place rating: 5 Bryn Mawr, PA
By far my favorite coffee shop. They make the best cappuccino’s. Very quick service and nice environment. Can be difficult to find a table, but you can always get it to go.
Kevin C.
Place rating: 5 Warwick, NY
Great coffee, excellent atmosphere, non-intimidating/snobby service. My only complaint was that there wasn’t enough seating but hey, you can’t blame the place for being busy! Will definitely return.
Robert S.
Place rating: 5 Oreland, PA
Great coffee great lite lunch. Sit outside in nice weather bring your dog. Wifi available relaxed welcoming environment.
John K.
Place rating: 5 Philadelphia, PA
A favorite Philadelphia coffee shop; I recommend the cortado. Their pastries are also very good. I recommend Volo for both quick coffee to go or a relaxing latte with time to visit friends or read the paper. Weekends are busy so just don’t expect quiet — it will be bustling.
Ellen W.
Place rating: 5 Fort Worth, TX
Popped in here for a coffee and got the mocha. It was not too sweet and they definitely used real chocolate. I sat by the window and people watched on Main Street. It was the perfect afternoon. I’d love to come back here to try some of their sandwiches.
Alyssa M.
Place rating: 5 Philadelphia, PA
It’s the country kitchen I wish I had in my house. Great sandwiches and wonderful selection of coffee/tea. Oh, and free wifi! xo My new favorite study spot!
Nisha G.
Place rating: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Cute little coffee joint right off main st. Makes for a perfect addition to your Sunday afternoon. Plenty of shops nearby to stroll around with after getting your coffee. they also serve sandwiches and small breakfast pastries. I think the sandwiches are a little on the pricier side of things but they are very fresh so I’ll take it. I got a caprese wth the option of prosciutto which I’ve never tried before. Personally I would go without the saltiness since it really takes away from what makes a caprese a caprese — it’s fresh taste! Love their espresso — will definitely be back again!
Marissa L.
Place rating: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Food was delicious — absolutely no issues with the food. Great sized portions and fresh ingredients. I got the salmon salad — which was so filling and came with 2 slices of thick homemade bread. I was totally full from just that salad, and it was really reasonably priced! Usually when I order anything with smoked salmon, places skimp out on it, but not Volvo– that salad was packed. As in most of my brunch experiences, if the food is great — the coffee usually isn’t. Could have been a flop, but the coffee was a little burnt tasting.
Steve T.
Place rating: 5 Philadelphia, PA
Without doubt the best decaf soy latte on the planet, and I’ve had most of them. While suburban standouts such as The Gryphon in Wayne and Tradestone in Conshy deserve honorable mention, the thick, creamy, foamy head(complete with leaf pattern) on my delish coffee fix made this a memorable stop. Most in Manayunk seem to agree, as the place was packed with a steady crowd on a Sunday afternoon. Really, if you were on the fence about living in Manayunk, this spot should seal the deal.
Matt M.
Place rating: 5 Chesterbrook, PA
This coffee is so good and here’s why: I got a large to-go cup for my walk along the Manayunk canal tow path. I accidentally dropped it and it rolled into some poison ivy. I retrieved it and risked the terrible impending rash in order to drink the two sips that remained in the cup. The pastries are delicious too.
Gia M.
Place rating: 3 Philadelphia, PA
Jared J and I took a walk around Main Street early on a Sunday morning while waiting for brunch to start and we decided to stop in at Volo for some coffee beforehand. I hadn’t been inside before and I must have been missing something, because it was packed at 10:30AM. La Colombe coffee is served here and the sandwich options looked like a good value for the money(~$ 6 for a full plate). Definitely a good place to meet friends, have a chat, and hang out. However, I found the ordering line confusing and disorganized, and far too much cream was put into my iced mocha(it tasted more like a smoothie than a chocolatey coffee). Next time, I’ll just make sure to ask for less.
D. R. B.
Place rating: 4 Larchmont, NY
a lovely manayunk place for a soy latte. They served locally made fresh pastry as well.
Jordan D.
Place rating: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Super cute café! This place is always hustling & bustling, I finally went in a couple weeks ago and can’t wait to go back. It’s very nicely set up, the prices are reasonable, and the staff is extremely friendly — I got an ice coffee, and in an effort to switch things up I asked for it with caramel. The barista was so pleasant, and when he gave it to me he even warned that it was going to be really sweet and that he could remake it if I wanted him to! And he was right, it was so sweet, I’d definitely recommend– I just may not get the caramel iced coffee next time.
David T.
Place rating: 5 Central Business District, New Orleans, LA
A coffee shop is nothing without excellent product, genuine people and palatable passion. Volo has hit the trifecta effortlessly. For well north of a decade, I have counted Volo among my favorite coffee shops in the world. It has been part of my daily ritual when I am in town and something I pine away for when I am not. It is the standard by which I measure every other coffee shop I visit internationally. I think the greatest compliment I can pay Volo is that when I do a road trip out of Philadelphia, which I do often, I set my departure time based not on when I wake, which is often before 5AM, but rather on Volo’s opening. The road is that much more satisfying with Volo’s coffee in hand.
Suman B.
Place rating: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Excellent coffee. Food menu is limited and keeps changing. Had a bagel… nothing extraordinary. Staff are kind and considerate.
Justin M.
Place rating: 4 Albertson, NY
Awesome hipster type coffee place that also makes amazing teas. The pastries are great but the coffee is better. Served in the giant cups all us hipsters love by the coolest/weirdest staff I have met in Philadelphia. I went with my gf and the waiter flirted a little trying to make coffee and tea jokes. I found it hilarious because she didn’t get the joke. Good outdoor seating area too for a morning cup of joe and some sunlight.
Daniel Y.
Place rating: 4 Philadelphia, PA
On a cold spring day, I was looking for a place to warm up and read. Between what seems like two of the only cafes on Main Street, I chose Volo over Starbucks. There were only a few seats left as others had the same idea to get out of the looming thunderstorm outside, but I managed to snag a corner table. Pushing aside a previous customer’s coffee cup, I sat down with my loose-leaf chai latte(Volo only has loose-leaf chai so if you’re looking for the pay-more-for-branding Oprah stuff, head across the street to SB). The chai was not bad, just lacking in spice. I’ll be back, but maybe I’ll stick to the regular teas next time.
Brie V.
Place rating: 4 Philadelphia, PA
Came to Volo for the first time ever last weekend in order to take refuge from the house-hunting I had been doing. And i am glad I did! While certainly hipster in appearance and vibe, this place serves delicious coffee right on Main Street in manayunk. The classic cappuccino I ordered and happily consumed was just what I needed to reset myself. The dessert/pastry options looked great so I asked the barista where they got them from. She actually wasn’t sure which was sort of a bummer. As a future manayunk resident relocating from Baltimore(also known as smalltimore), I’m used to local small businesses teaming up with other local small businesses to offer complementary products. Since there were two bakeries across the street from Volo, I was hoping to hear they got their goods from one of them. Oh well, still some great coffee to be had there.
Vinny P.
Place rating: 4 Philadelphia, PA
I stopped in and one of your staff pulled me a very tasty shot of espresso. The seating both inside and out seemed pleasant and your baristas were not obnoxious. I only stayed for a few minutes but they were a nice few minutes. Well done Volo.