Warm café interior with amber lighting

Center City Philadelphia

Where the City
Unwinds

Coffee that wakes you up. Cocktails that settle you in. One address, two acts, one city that never stops.

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Tinsel café bar interior with warm lighting

Our Story

A place built
for both halves of the day

Tinsel lives on 12th Street because that's where Philadelphia's energy is sharpest — between the galleries, the offices, and the late-night crowds. We opened with a simple idea: why should a good drink wait until dark?

By morning, we're pulling espresso shots with the same care we bring to our house-made syrups and pour-over single origins. By evening, the same counter becomes a cocktail bar with a menu that changes with the seasons. Same space. Two distinct personalities. No costume change required.

2 Acts per day
∞ Philadelphia nights
1 Address that matters

The Space

Designed for
staying a while

Two moods, one room

Lighting and music shift as the day turns. The space breathes differently after six.

Work-friendly by day

Fast WiFi, plenty of outlets, and baristas who won't rush you through your third hour.

Groups welcome

Whether it's two or twelve, we'll find you a spot. Reservations recommended for parties of six or more.

Find Us

Come say
hello

Address 116 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hours Mon – Thu: 7am – 10pm
Fri: 7am – 12am
Sat: 8am – 12am
Sun: 8am – 9pm

Get in Touch

Have a question,
event, or idea?

Whether you're planning a private gathering, have a catering inquiry, or just want to say hi — we'd love to hear from you.

✦  Thanks — we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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