Knockbox Cafe

Knockbox Cafe Knockbox Cafe is your neighborhood coffee shop nestled in University City/West Philadelphia.
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We offer a diverse range of fair-trade and single-origin coffees as well as fresh, locally sourced baked goods, bagels, and delicious sandwiches.

04/03/2026

We’re officially sending out bat signals for signatures to shut down the block for again this year. If you live between Pine and Osage on 45th street, we need your help! This includes those living in the apartment complex facing 45th!!

We’ll have this signature form at the cafe for those who would like to give us a stamp of approval for the DIY music party of the summer—we’d love to treat you to a free drink or pastry for helping us out😉🤩 (this applies ONLY to those whose address applies to the block closure form).

Thank you all for your continuous support, we love you guys and can’t wait for Porchfest❤️

We’ve been keeping a close eye on storm updates and have decided to close at 4 pm tomorrow—we’ll still be there for your...
01/24/2026

We’ve been keeping a close eye on storm updates and have decided to close at 4 pm tomorrow—we’ll still be there for your early morning hot chocolate and delicious goods on the way to Clark Park. Should be back to normal-ish Monday morning, but stay tuned for any updates🥶

SUNDAY 1/23: 7 - 4
MONDAY 1/24: 8 - 7

If you’re a little daunted by the prospects of bracing the weather tomorrow, stop by this afternoon and grab some beans ...
01/24/2026

If you’re a little daunted by the prospects of bracing the weather tomorrow, stop by this afternoon and grab some beans for some at-home caffeination🥶☃️

What’s better than a picturesque snowy Saturday morning? The perfect chocolate chip cookie to go with it. Try our new ad...
01/17/2026

What’s better than a picturesque snowy Saturday morning? The perfect chocolate chip cookie to go with it. Try our new addition from starting today!

The first of our Featured Artists for 2026 have officially set up at the cafe—and the Octopods are flying off the shelf!...
01/09/2026

The first of our Featured Artists for 2026 have officially set up at the cafe—and the Octopods are flying off the shelf! Lorrie Kim and her daughter Lily are displaying their textile pieces consisting of handmade quilts and felted creatures at KB for January. You can purchase an Octopod or a quilt displayed at the cafe, and all proceeds will be donated:

“Maybe you were going to donate to support trans rights anyway. This way, you also get an octopod or a quilt! 100% of proceeds donated to Trans Lifeline or Transgender Law Center.”

Go Birds🦅
01/04/2026

Go Birds🦅

SLEIGH!!! Rudolph & Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice…we overhear ALL your cafe conversations. Maybe we can chec...
12/24/2025

SLEIGH!!! Rudolph & Santa know if you’ve been naughty or nice…we overhear ALL your cafe conversations. Maybe we can check our list twice if you stop by for a scrumptious hot chocolate🤔💭

Open until 1 pm today 12/24 and closed tomorrow 12/25!

Need last minute gift ideas for the coffee lovers in your life? Santa’s little elf is working hard on bringing the festi...
12/23/2025

Need last minute gift ideas for the coffee lovers in your life? Santa’s little elf is working hard on bringing the festive touch to our retail merchandise. We’ve got glasses, retail bags, and gift cards (digital and physical) galore—all perfect for stocking stuffers or supplies for that fancy espresso coffee machine you got your loved one for the holiday😉☕️

There’s also the chance to grab some prints from the exhibit currently up at the cafe! Prints are selling fast so snag your favorites before they’re gone.

❄️Knockbox Cafe Holiday Hours❄️
12/23/2025

❄️Knockbox Cafe Holiday Hours❄️

🌶️🍫Our seasonal Spicy Mocha is the perfect rainy weather pick me up that you’ve been oh so desperately craving. What bet...
12/19/2025

🌶️🍫Our seasonal Spicy Mocha is the perfect rainy weather pick me up that you’ve been oh so desperately craving. What better reason could you have for braving the outdoors today?🍫🌶️

Arbol chile simple syrup combined with dark chocolate sauce and finished with a sweet and spicy cayenne & chili topping.

Our hours are 7 AM - 3 PM today❄️We’ll see you as normal tomorrow—make sure to give lots of praise to the brave souls op...
12/16/2025

Our hours are 7 AM - 3 PM today❄️We’ll see you as normal tomorrow—make sure to give lots of praise to the brave souls opening on Wednesday.

Address

405 S 45th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19104

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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