About Elcy's Cafe
Elcy’s Cafe in Glenside, PA is the kind of coffee shop people return to again and again because it offers more than just a place to grab a drink — it creates a warm, welcoming experience from the moment you arrive. Known for its cozy atmosphere and inviting style, this neighborhood favorite serves locally roasted coffee alongside a thoughtful menu of light cafe fare, including breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, lunch, dessert, and comforting everyday bites. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick morning coffee, settling in for a relaxed meal, or looking for a quiet spot to enjoy your day, Elcy’s Cafe offers the kind of dependable comfort that makes a good coffee shop truly valuable. Its menu also includes healthy options, vegetarian choices, and quick bites, giving guests plenty of variety without sacrificing quality or taste. What makes Elcy’s Cafe especially appealing is the care it puts into both service and convenience. Guests consistently praise the fast service, great coffee, and excellent tea selection, while the local specialty offerings give the cafe a distinct personality that sets it apart. With outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service available, it’s easy to enjoy Elcy’s Cafe in the way that fits your routine best. It’s also a welcoming place for solo diners and those working on a laptop, making it a practical choice for both productive afternoons and laid-back breaks. The casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy setting creates an atmosphere that feels comfortable yet polished, making it ideal for catching up with friends, meeting over coffee, or simply enjoying a peaceful moment to yourself. Accessibility and customer convenience are also part of the experience. Elcy’s Cafe offers wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible toilet, helping ensure that more guests can enjoy the space with ease. It accepts reservations and offers flexible payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making visits smooth and straightforward. Backed by a strong 4.50-star rating from 286 reviews, this cafe has earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and friendly appeal. Located at 1 W Glenside Ave in Glenside, Elcy’s Cafe is a standout destination for anyone seeking great coffee, satisfying food, and a comfortable place to unwind, work, or connect.
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We’ve been coming here for a while and love it. They have the best chocolate chip scones (they sell out so fast). We also like their grab and go pre cream cheesed bagels, egg and cheese croissant sandwich, yogurt berry parfait and coffee. It is very clean and everyone is really friendly. They have a clean bathroom too.
Lovely café with delicious hot chocolate and breakfast sandwiches!!! (I didn't order the coffee but it seems to be a staple, haha.) I had no idea any Septa train stations like this existed, with a café built in! Plenty lf seating space and lovely ambiance.
In town for business for a few days, I couldn't be happier to have this type of place on my morning commute. Awesome spot for coffee in Glenside, and gluten free baked goods available as well! Bonus points for being an actual train station, so this doubles as a tourist attraction (of sorts).
Although I have yet to experience the food at Elcy's Cafe, I can say that their lattes and cappuccinos are the best and the planters out front really add a welcoming atmosphere to the outdoor seating. I would recommend this sweet spot to anyone!
I am obsessed with their coffee cake. It’s so good every time! Service is always kind and efficient. My son loves watching the trains pass as we eat.
A great place and convenient location. Super friendly staff. Usually crowded and not many tables, but it's worth it!
Elcy's Cafe is located in the Glenside train station with plenty of parking. You have the option of eating inside plenty of tables or outside couple of tables. They have a varied breakfast menu that includes bagels croissants scones and muffins. So far I have tried the bagels scones and muffins. All very fresh and delicious. Smoothies are very good …
Came here for the first time recently and had such a great time. Excellent, fresh food that’s carefully prepared, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back to try more menu items!
always the same lovely workers, everything classic and homade. the food and coffee is amazing. i would reccommend getting the bananabread latte(bbl) it tastes like a warm slice of bananabread. small buisness go support.
They have their niche and they’re good at it. Nice place to stop in for some good food, decent prices. A lot of it is self-serve which makes it easier for everyone. Don’t forget to tip and refills are $1. All the staff are friendly and the train station vibe is quaint. Maybe they will strike a meal plan deal …
