The Mocha Melt Journal
Old City Philadelphia Cafe Journal
Reading for coffee, crepes, brunch, and dessert in Old City Philadelphia.

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Planning a Coffee Shop Stop in Old City Philadelphia
A practical guide to choosing a coffee, a bite to eat, and a place in your Old City itinerary for Mocha Melt Cafe.
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A Cafe Visit in Old City: Coffee, Food and Dessert
How to build a cafe visit around your appetite, from a coffee break to a meal with dessert.
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Planning Brunch Around Crepes and Coffee in Old City
A flexible approach to brunch for people who want different things from the same cafe visit.
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Choosing Your Coffee in Old City Philadelphia
A straightforward way to compare espresso drinks and choose a coffee that suits your taste.
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A Specialty Coffee Guide for Old City Philadelphia
Useful questions about flavor, preparation and beans—without needing to know coffee terminology first.
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Finding Your Latte in Old City Philadelphia
From a cafe latte to pistachio and tiramisu flavors, start with the balance of coffee, milk and sweetness you enjoy.
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Choosing a Milkshake on Market Street in Old City
Pick a familiar flavor or a dessert-inspired shake, then decide how it fits with the rest of your cafe order.
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Choosing Breakfast in Old City Philadelphia
From an egg-and-cheese bagel to French toast, choose a morning order that fits the day ahead.
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A Guide to Sweet Crepes in Old City Philadelphia
Choose the flavor and style of crepe that fits your dessert stop, from Nutella and fruit to chocolate and pistachio.
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Choosing a Dessert Stop in Old City Philadelphia
A guide to narrowing down a varied dessert menu by flavor, format and the kind of cafe visit you want.
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Gelato and Affogato for an Old City Cafe Stop
Choose between a scoop-focused treat and a coffee-and-gelato pairing, then fit it into your Old City plans.
Read morePlanning a Cheesesteak Stop in Old City Philadelphia
A savory stop at Mocha Melt Cafe, with practical ordering questions and ideas for adding coffee or dessert.
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