"✨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."

"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!"

"This is a really wonderful and unique eatery. Lovely high-end hand crafted coffee drinks, with tasty Chinese food makes for a wonderful and surprising blend. It is a snug place and comfortable atmosphere with only a few tables. Service was great, but a tad slow and I think they are adjusting to the aftermath of some food influencers giving them glowing reviews. Get there early - and enjoy! I know that we will be back. The dumpling sampler was exquisite - give me about 3 of them along with a cup of their best coffee - and I am a happy man..."

"Ray’s Cafe in Philadelphia’s Chinatown had a mix of highs and lows during our visit. Unfortunately, the service was not great — there was visible arguing among staff due to a staff shortage, and that frustration seemed to spill over onto customers, which made the experience uncomfortable. The coffee was especially disappointing: at around $12 per cup, it was not worth the hype or the price. On a positive note, the homemade dumplings were delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. We ordered beef noodle soup, one order of dumplings, two orders of vegetable egg rolls, and three coffees, which came out to about $92 and change. Overall, while some of the food was good, both the coffee and most items felt overpriced for the quality and service received."

"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."