Madis Coffee Roasters opened a second location in Old City, expanding beyond its original University City cafe. The new approximately 4,600-square-foot cafe and roastery occupies the historic Curtis Publishing building and merges Philadelphia's industrial heritage with classic European coffeehouse charm. Black steel skeleton walls and floor-to-ceiling glass bring abundant natural light and visibility into production roasting. Design priorities include comfortable seating, thoughtful flow, custom millwork, and precision metalwork, with interior details tied to coffee production and brewing. A lit cutout beneath the espresso machine highlights the water filtration system. Strong local and student support enabled the 2024 expansion.
Philadelphia's Madis Coffee Roasters recently graduated beyond a single cafe in University City with the opening of a second shop in the heart of Old City, with plans for more in the works. The approximately 4,600-square foot new cafe and roastery inside the historic Curtis Publishing building was designed to blend Philadelphia's industrial heritage with classic European coffeehouse charm. Black steel skeleton walls and floor-to-ceiling glass panels flood the roastery with natural light, giving customers a front-row seat to production roasting.
"Our design inspiration centers around comfortable seating and thoughtful flow, making it easy to come solo or catch up with a friend," Madis Coffee Roasters Marketing Director Eleni Navrosidis recently told Daily Coffee News. "To truly enjoy the nuanced flavors of specialty coffee, you need an environment that's aesthetically clean, comfortable and calming." The cafe space is filled with elaborate finishing touches, including custom millwork across the walls and ceiling, and precision metalwork throughout.
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