Awesome coffee, cuisine and art in South Kensington, brought to you by Terrence Laragione. The Buzz Cafe is located a few blocks from the heart of Fishtown and less than a mile away from Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA. Terrance has always been there when I've walked in, greeting, serving, and conversing with guests.
Menu has a wide array of selections for all tastes, and serving La Colombe coffee rounds out the best features in my opinion. Try the Popeye! Great breakfast sandwich. Terrence Laragione is the Philly streetscape artist that owns Buzz Cafe Philly in Kensington. He has decorated the "Buzz" with his paintings, his "Star Wars" memorabilia and his life-size sculpture of Han Solo frozen in carbonite from "Return of the Jedi."
Menu has a wide array of selections for all tastes, and serving La Colombe coffee rounds out the best features in my opinion. Try the Popeye! Great breakfast sandwich. Terrence Laragione is the Philly streetscape artist that owns Buzz Cafe Philly in Kensington. He has decorated the "Buzz" with his paintings, his "Star Wars" memorabilia and his life-size sculpture of Han Solo frozen in carbonite from "Return of the Jedi."
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The Buzz Cafe was opened in 2011 with a promise to deliver awesome coffee, cuisine and art in South Kensington. Owner, Terrence Laragione has been working in the food industry since he was a teenager to support his art career. When I first opened Buzz in 2011, I was represented by an art gallery in Old City, Philadelphia.
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Jeff C.
Dec 15, 2021
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Mike G.
Oct 13, 2021
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Jillian Taylor Roth
Sep 30, 2021
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Sara Brezinski
Sep 23, 2021
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This place is a great little neighborhood café. Good coffee, with really great specialty drinks including one of the best pumpkin spice lattes I've ever had, delicious breakfast sandwiches, super friendly staff, and amazing decor inside full of cool collectibles and art done by the owner. There's also a small area for outdoor seating. Highly recommended!
Kieran McFarlane
Aug 31, 2021
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J. B.
Aug 06, 2021
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Friendly staff and warm atmosphere inside! Highly recommend the huevos rancheros wrap, it was the perfect size and great flavor. You know how sometimes a breakfast burrito can be soggy? It was not soggy at all like just the perfect combo of ingredients to be delicious and not falling apart. Plus they serve la Colombe coffee Really liked this place and will definitely go back again!
Kelly Kay
Aug 05, 2021
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Dj Wagner
Jul 22, 2021
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I wish I discovered this spot sooner! I tried the cold brew & Popeye Sandwich and both were fantastic! The owner is unapologetically geeky with the decor and it's absolutely phenomenal. With art, Star Wars memorabilia, and an authentic feel sprinkled over every inch, coupled with the friendly employees, it feels like walking into an old friends house. Be sure to check out some of the art that's for sale, and if you're feeling brave try the King Kong coffee!
A. K.
Jan 10, 2020
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Melanie McConnell
Jul 07, 2019
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I frequent this place. Love the character and atmosphere. Interesting art that’s always changing. Easy to chat with the people behind the counter, unless it first thing in the morning, bc then aren’t we all just trying to wake up? Always friendly though. Love the bfast food here, the house-made aioli is the best!
Damien M.
Jul 05, 2019
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Idk the name of the sandwich, but the joint is so quaint & intimate that it’s on deck every time I’ve returned! (Kensington Inferno!?!?) It’s both God awful HOT & DELICIOUS every time, but not for the feint of heart.
Chef/Owner/Artist/Father Laragione is a fabulous host, so don’t ruin this joint for me. Enjoy the food, the atmosphere, & if you’re feeling froggy purchase an antique toy/collectible or one of HIS original paintings that cover every inch this incredible gem of a cafe.
Chef/Owner/Artist/Father Laragione is a fabulous host, so don’t ruin this joint for me. Enjoy the food, the atmosphere, & if you’re feeling froggy purchase an antique toy/collectible or one of HIS original paintings that cover every inch this incredible gem of a cafe.
Bill K.
May 03, 2019
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Woke early in Dawn's new neighborhood last Sat and, while she was still asleep, felt hungry, so I looked on Yelp (thank you, reviewers) for a good local breakfast spot, ending-up here soon after they opened. Had (Philly's favorite) La Colombe coffee and The Inferno (scrambled eggs, chorizo & cheddar with jalapeño hash & ghost pepper slaw, avocado, insanity aioli & chipotles on a habanero wrap), which they say is "hotter than a Kensington Tire Fire" (which did not disappoint) - an excellent combination of flavors that I'll soon order again after trying some
Josh W.
Apr 30, 2019
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Patrick C.
Nov 19, 2018
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Joe M.
Sep 12, 2018
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Perfect place for studying/working or meeting with a group. Plenty of seating including outdoor and upstairs, plenty of power outlets, friendly baristas, good drink & food menu with prices that don't break the bank. Their hot chocolate is especially delicious. I would come here all the time if they were open later.
Angela D.
Feb 28, 2018
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Elizabeth F.
Feb 04, 2018
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C. S.
Jan 20, 2018
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M. P.
Nov 19, 2017
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Buzz Cafe is a cute spot in the neighborhood to grab a cup of coffee or an early breakfast sandwich. The baristas are super nice and accommodating, and I enjoy small talk with them whenever I stop in.
Their veggie cream cheese is amazing -- they make it in house and it goes great with their bagel selection. I also enjoy their egg & cheese sandwiches, although they are a bit pricey.
My biggest complaint about Buzz is that it closes at 1 on weekdays and 2 on weekends, so I can only stop by if I'm not working that day.
Their veggie cream cheese is amazing -- they make it in house and it goes great with their bagel selection. I also enjoy their egg & cheese sandwiches, although they are a bit pricey.
My biggest complaint about Buzz is that it closes at 1 on weekdays and 2 on weekends, so I can only stop by if I'm not working that day.
Larissa K.
Oct 27, 2017
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Marko M.
Apr 24, 2017
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Amy S.
Nov 14, 2016
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Gianna G.
Jul 11, 2016
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The space is cool. The food and coffee were adequate.
However, I could hear the girl working behind the counter making rude comments about the customers (including me and my colleague) with her friend who seemed to be hanging out, waiting for her to get off work.
I like to support small/local businesses, so I would like to give this place another try someday, but with the abundance of superior options in the area, I probably won't.
However, I could hear the girl working behind the counter making rude comments about the customers (including me and my colleague) with her friend who seemed to be hanging out, waiting for her to get off work.
I like to support small/local businesses, so I would like to give this place another try someday, but with the abundance of superior options in the area, I probably won't.
K. B.
Sep 20, 2015
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The veggie cream cheese is HOMEMADE. I was skeptical but OMG! On an everything bagel... Mmm... He needs to package and sell it, seriously!
I also had the sausage egg and cheese on multigrain with their spicy aioli sauce.. incredible.
FYI: the owner did ALL the artwork in the cafe. He's a great cook, wonderful artist, (and he's easy on the eyes).
So much talent, bravo!
I also had the sausage egg and cheese on multigrain with their spicy aioli sauce.. incredible.
FYI: the owner did ALL the artwork in the cafe. He's a great cook, wonderful artist, (and he's easy on the eyes).
So much talent, bravo!
Chris V.
Nov 24, 2014
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