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Cafe Emís
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Cafe Emís

About Cafe Emís

Cafe Emís is a welcoming destination in Kennett Square, PA, where great food, expertly prepared coffee, and a comfortable atmosphere come together to create a memorable dining experience.

Located at 115 W State St, this well-loved café has earned an impressive 4.70-star rating from 358 reviews, reflecting the consistency, quality, and care that keep guests coming back.

Whether you are stopping in for a relaxed breakfast, meeting friends for brunch, grabbing lunch between errands, or settling in for dinner, Cafe Emís offers a thoughtful menu and an inviting setting that make every visit feel worthwhile.

Guests appreciate the café’s wide range of dining options and convenient service styles, including outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery, and on-site service. It is an especially appealing choice for solo diners, remote workers, and anyone looking for a comfortable place to stay awhile, thanks to its quiet, cozy, trendy, and casual atmosphere.

The café is also known for fast service, great coffee, standout desserts, and local specialties, giving customers plenty of reasons to return.

From quick bites and small plates to comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, prepared foods, and satisfying breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections, Cafe Emís brings together variety and quality in a way that suits many tastes and occasions.

Cafe Emís also goes beyond the basics to make guests feel truly accommodated. Accessibility features such as wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible restroom help ensure a more welcoming experience for all visitors. The café includes a bar on site, restroom access, and accepts reservations, making it convenient for both spontaneous stops and planned gatherings.

With credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted, paying is simple and seamless. Whether you are looking for a coffee break, a place to work, a catered meal, or a full dining experience, Cafe Emís offers the kind of dependable hospitality and quality that turns a local café into a favorite community spot.

★★★★★ 4.70 rating (358 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Kas

Kas

year ago

As soon as I walked in, I was greeted warmly. I approached the register, unsure of what to get, the barista handed me a detailed menu, offered some recommendations, and answered all my questions. I ended up ordering a frozen mocha, similar to a Starbucks frappuccino but better, and a giant chocolate croissant with a Nutella like filling. Within 5 to 10 minutes, my order was hand delivered to my seat, and both items were delicious. The staff later checked in on me to make sure everything was good and even picked up my plate, which I appreciated. The cafe has warm lighting, a welcoming atmosphere, and comfortable seats, making it ideal for getting work done. There were two clean bathrooms, and the barista also showed me the Wi-Fi password, which was fast and perfect for working on my laptop. The temperature inside was just right, not too hot or cold, even in Pennsylvania’s November. As someone who does not usually visit coffee shops, I was very impressed. The service was impeccable and definitely better than a place like Starbucks, which makes you appreciate supporting local coffee shops. Overall, it was a great experience, and I will definitely stop by again to try more of their food menu, not just the drinks and dessert.

Renuka C

Renuka C

4 years ago

Good selection of items with vegan and gluten free options. Delicious pastries! Nice location with street parking right out front. Super-helpful customer service. Clean cafe with comfortable seating and a quiet, pleasant ambiance. We’re visiting but I joined their rewards club since we come to Longwood about 2-3 times per year and this is a nice stop. 👍❤️

John Michael Kane

John Michael Kane

4 months ago

The Greek coffee was really good - my first time trying it and I wasn’t quite prepared for the grounds in the bottom of the cup, but if you like strong coffee and espresso is a little too bitter for you, this stuff is great! And their Mediterranean Wrap was delicious.

Amoga Life

Amoga Life

3 months ago

I was experiencing my second morning with Jetlag and I googled healthy breakfast,. I am so happy that I ended up here. The belly comfort drink, and GF Halvahand all the awful symptoms went away. I am Italian and I am gluten-free and I’m super picky and then the symptoms of jet lag on top of that made it almost impossible for me to find something suitable to eat. I can’t wait to come back here and get more of their delightful food . What a great find!!!!

Jessie Crow

Jessie Crow

9 months ago

I love this place!!! I got the campfire latte, one of their fall specials, and it was delicious. If you don’t know what to eat, get the mediterranean bowl with chicken and tzatziki, you won’t be disappointed. (ate it before i could take a picture but trust me) The staff is super friendly as well.

Alex Aggelis

Alex Aggelis

4 months ago

Outstanding experience! The chicken souvlaki was delicious and the coffee was perfect. A lot of cafes struggle with either their espresso, customer service, or food but i’ve never been to a cafe that has done all three so perfectly until today! I will definitely be back!!!

Stas Wright

Stas Wright

3 months ago

This quaint little cafe in Kennet Square shouldn't be missed. My wife and I stopped in for a cup of coffee, but everything looked so delicious and fresh. We decided to order lunch. I ordered the Falafel bowl which was incredibly delicious. my wife ordered the BLT. She thoroughly enjoyed her sandwich. The excellent coffee made the whole meal.

Kevin O

Kevin O

3 months ago

Very nice place to grap breakfast or lunch without a long wait time. We went for breakfast and shared a breakfast sandwich and Greek yogurt parfait. The cappuccino was excellent, too. The staff is wonderful and very attentive to the customers even though it is a eat and go kind of place. Very nice and friendly.

Michelle Westfall

Michelle Westfall

9 months ago

Really good, authentic, homemade greek food. We stopped on our way home from Lo gwood Gardens and ordered greek meatballs, gyro and stuffed grape leaves. Good amount of seating including outside. Easiest to park in the garage located one stree iver and back. They were out of their gluten free dessert but 2 doors down is Wanderlust Doughnuts and they sell a GF donut!

Gerta Xh

Gerta Xh

month ago

We went for the greek frappe after i found them online, then tried their spanakopita and a kadaifi dessert. Looved the frappe! Spanakopita was super tasty and a good crust. The star of the show though, THE GYRO, i kid you not, it was the closest gyro that tasted like the one in greece here in the US! JUST the smell of the gyro was super fresh and soo tastyyy!!! Phenomenal! Thank you!! Will def be back!

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cafe Emís

Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

115 W State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348, United States

Reservations

+1 484-731-4951

Hours

Closed · Sunday 8 AM-6 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-7 PM
Thursday 7 AM-7 PM
Friday 7 AM-7 PM
Saturday 7 AM-7 PM
Sunday 8 AM-6 PM
Monday 7 AM-7 PM
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