Metropolitan Café: What Cafés Were Meant To Be
Posted: February 13, 2013 Filed under: Philadelphia | Tags: Café, Metropolitan Café, philadelphia, Rittenhouse Square 8 Comments »Last week, a brand new spot called Metropolitan Café opened in my Philadelphia neighborhood, so I used the cold, snowy weekend as an excuse to grab a cup of tea and check it out.
When I walked in, the very first thing I noticed was the absence of laptops. Hard to believe, right? But see for yourself:
Turns out, there is no WiFi at Metropolitan Café, and I think that’s awesome. It seems that cafés have become synonymous with hiding behind a laptop while sipping on a latte for five hours. So I love that Metropolitan is doing just the opposite. They’re not trying to one-up their competitors. They’re just trying to be themselves; a place to enjoy a cup of coffee, catch up with friends, get to know your neighbors or read a book. They’re really just trying to be what cafés were meant to be.
Metropolitan Café is also eat-in only. No take-out allowed. It’s like this café is practically forcing me to relax and unwind! And therefore, it’s my new favorite spot. You should check it out!
Yumm, what neighborhood is that in Phl?
Sounds like you figured it out
I absolutely love the idea – I think they are ahead of their time – we are going back to real cups and quiet conversation !!
Don’t you love it? I’ll have to take you there!
great piece Susan…let me know if you get this…ok
Bob Schneider bschneider4222@yahoo.com 203 530 2062 (cell)
Got it! Thanks for the comment
I like that people aren’t glued to laptops, too. People need to start socializing more. Very cool.
I agree. Myself included!