Ever wonder how your caffeine craving stacks up against your carbon footprint?

Fear not eco-conscious coffee lovers, Philly has a number of coffeehouses and roasters who are local and sustainably-minded too!

Here’s a quick list of Philly’s conscious java spots for you.

9 Sustainable Philadelphia Coffee Shops:

1. Bodhi Coffee serves Stumptown’s fair trade certified coffees and fresh, local and organic food. Find Bodhi Coffee at two locations for espresso drinks, drip coffee and cold brew iced coffee alongside a variety of pastries and sandwiches. 410 S. 2^nd St. & 236 S. 10^th St.
2. Philly Fair Trade Roasters. – While not an actual shop, Philly Fair Trade Roasters’ locally roasted coffee can be found in a number of Philly’s coffee shops and even farmers markets. They use Fair Trade Certified sourced, shade grown and organic coffees and are committed to sustainable business practices such as using recyclable and compostable packaging.
3. Chhaya Café – One of the aforementioned locations to find PFT Roasters coffee. Chhaya Café specializes in organic, fair trade lattes and espressos alongside freshly made waffles, sandwiches and pastries. 1823 E. Passyunk Ave.
4. Greenstreet Coffee Co. – Locally roasted, Greenstreet Coffee Co. coffee can be found at the company’s own café and other Philly coffee shops. Green Street Coffee Co. maintains a philosophy of sustainability ensuring fair practices, including direct and transparent relationships with farmers and growers, from plant to cup. 1101 Spruce St.
5. Good Karma Café – Found at three locations, Good Karma Café brews fair trade and certified organic coffee while taking its philosophy of best practices further with corn-based plastics and green construction. 331 S. 22^nd St; 928 Pine Street & 2319 Walnut Street.
6. Grindcore House – An entirely vegan coffee house where pairing local coffee with a delicious menu of dairy-free, eggless, and meatless sandwiches and pastries. 1515 S. 4^th St.
7. Lovers and Madmen Coffee Lounge serves direct fair trade coffee from Counter Culture Coffee as well as baked goods from Philly’s own Four Worlds Bakery and Under the Oak Café. Lovers and Madmen Coffee Lounge is built around commitments to supporting social and environmental responsibility as well as local community relationships. 28 S. 40^th St.
8. Mugshots Coffeehouse – Practicing a commitment to sustainability in its selection of coffee, food, and packaging, Mugshots Coffeehouse serves up fair trade coffee alongside local, vegetarian, and organic foods. 1925 Fairmount Ave.
   
9. One Shot Coffee – Another café serving Stumptown’s direct fair trade coffee, One Shot Coffee pairs its roasts with seasonal organic foods, including the occasional fruits and vegetables grown from customers’ own gardens. 217 W. George St.

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Linh studies Architectural Technologies at Philadelphia University and spent a previous semester studying Sustainability in Copenhagen, Denmark. These experiences home and abroad inspired her to take a closer look at her personal impact on the environment and ways to lessen it. Whether she's reminding others to recycle or supporting local farmers markets, she knows those small steps can add up to a greater positive change. View all posts by Linh Kostiuk