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Ray's Cafe & Tea House
Where authentic Taiwanese flavors meet artisanal coffee in the heart of Chinatown.
4.6(5 reviews)
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About Ray's Cafe & Tea House
Ray's Cafe & Tea House is a beloved family-owned gem in Philadelphia's Chinatown, blending Taiwanese culinary traditions with specialty coffee and tea craftsmanship. We serve fresh, high-quality dumplings, authentic Taiwanese dishes, and meticulously prepared beverages in a cozy, quirky atmosphere. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur seeking rare brews or a food lover craving handmade dumplings, our passionate team delivers an unforgettable experience with warm, attentive service. A perfect spot for a relaxed meal, coffee exploration, or discovering hidden neighborhood flavors.
Business Info
Location
141 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Services Offered
Taiwanese Dumplings & Dishes
Fresh, handmade dumplings and authentic Taiwanese meals using high-quality ingredients.
Specialty Coffee Brews
Artisanal coffee offerings, including house and Philly blends, prepared with expert care.
Premium Tea Selection
High-quality teas, such as matcha lattes, sourced for authentic flavor and experience.
Dumpling Sampler Platter
A must-try assortment of various dumpling flavors, perfect for sharing and tasting.
Cozy Dine-In Experience
Intimate, charming seating with a mix of cozy and quirky vibes for meals or coffee.
Reviews
4.6(5 reviews)
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hungry angela
via Google
4 months ago
✨a neighborhood hidden gem ☕️ If you’re a coffee connoisseurs or just a cafe hopper (like me) I would say this is a must try spot! Excited to visit time and time again. Although I am not experienced enough as a coffee fiend to really appreciate the depth, I loved the passion put into each cup of coffee. We ordered the house blend (medium) and philly blend (dark). Each drink is pricy but the experience and effort to make it felt worth it. And we got cute matching cups and a little snack to go with! What we got: ⭐️ Ray’s House Blend decaf, medium roast ($13) - Ray’s Philly Blend, dark roast ($13) Cannot wait to come back to this quirky cafe along a quieter street of Chinatown.
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B. Kimvia Google
6 months ago
Came here after a solid recommendation, and it definitely lived up to the hype! Food: The food was surprisingly delicious, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. They seem to be especially proud of their dumplings — and rightfully so. The Dumpling Sampler is a must if you want to try all the different flavors (highly recommend). And for context, we’re from NYC — not exactly short on great Chinese food — and this place still impressed us. Coffee: If you’re into coffee, this place is for you. The owner clearly takes it seriously — we ordered their most delicate (and pricey) brew. Couldn’t personally tell a huge difference taste-wise, but we loved his passion for the craft. Coffee connoisseurs: you’ve met your match. Atmosphere: What a charming little spot with a mix of cozy and quirky vibes. Would definitely come back the next time we’re in town!
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Michellevia Google
6 months ago
The food was good (I had shrimp spring roll). The drink is even better! They take coffee/tea seriously! I had a matcha latte and it tasted similar to the matcha I had in Malaysia. So good! The lady serving me was soo attentive it gave ethnic grandmother caring on you.
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Sungwon Baevia Google
11 months ago
Lovely place with delicious Taiwanese dishes and high-quality tea and coffee! Ray’s Cafe & Tea House is now one of my favorite places in Chinatown (or even in Philly!), and I have been recommending it to acquaintances and friends ever since my visit. The owners are very friendly and welcoming, I hope to visit and dine in again soon with my parents- thank you so much for the wonderful dining experience 🥰
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Laura Parisovia Google
over 1 year ago
I have heard good things about this place so decided to check it out, maybe I had too good of an expectation and the experience turned out to be pretty mid, It’s a family owned business and only has a few tables so the dine in experience was a bit stressful. They reserved the table for people who want to get”real lunch” instead of grabbing a coffee and pastries, so I definitely wouldn’t call it a chill place to get coffee at. Ordered the dumplings samplers set with the house drip coffee, I love the presentation but the foods was kinda mediocre. They do have a list of specialty coffee and tea you can get, that’s pretty much the only good thing I can say about it. The food is kinda overpriced for the environment it provides. (I just looked at the reviews from 6 years ago when the dumplings samplers were $9.75, it’s now $17.99, I guess the inflation did get to all of us these couple of years)
