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Ray's Cafe & Tea House
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Price Range: $
10Best Says
It's no wonder that Ray's Cafe & Tea House is perennially crowded. Authentic and affordable Taiwanese specialties such as beef noodle soup and Taiwanese rice noodles populate the menu, and the plump... Read More
It's no wonder that Ray's Cafe & Tea House is perennially crowded. Authentic and affordable Taiwanese specialties such as beef noodle soup and Taiwanese rice noodles populate the menu, and the plump dumplings are without peer in Philadelphia. Pony up for the affordable and delicious dumpling sampler for the chance to taste a variety of options. The main draw here, though, comes from the exquisite coffee and tea that Ray's produces. Using a siphon coffee maker, the full flavor and aroma of the premium grounds are released. The process itself is a show worth watching – the coffee brews upward before falling back into the pot. Be sure to take a look and try a cup.
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Address:
141 N 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-922-5122
Hours:
- Mon-Tue,: Thu; 8:30am-8pm
- Wed: 8:30am-6pm
- Fri: 8:30am-9pm
- Sat: 11:30am-9pm
Website:
rayscafe.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sharon Rigney
Philadelphia Local Expert
- Best Value: "Order the dumpling sampler for a treat your taste buds and your stomach won't soon forget. Coffee lovers will love their slow-drip."
- Recommended as Best Value Because: The service here is top-notch without being snooty, the coffee is outstanding, and the "adorable" factor high.