Old City Coffee   

Tucked into a two-room shop on one of Old City's quaint cobblestone streets, Old City Coffee was unfazed when a Starbucks opened its doors down the street in early 2004. That's because the shop, around since 1984, has a loyal clientele of regulars who come in not only for the fresh-roasted coffee beans and breakfast pastries like muffins, scones and Le Bus bagels, but also the homemade lunch items like soups, sandwiches, salads and quiche. The Old City location also carries organic yogurt from an Amish farm in Lancaster County. Both the Old City and Reading Terminal locations offer free wireless Internet access, making them a great place to get work done while also digesting a cup (or two) of the cafe's wide selection of coffees, teas and, in winter, hot cider. The company also offers coffee catering for large gatherings, including optional tabletop service.