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Owner story · Italian Market, Philadelphia

“Anthony’s is really that place where people start their day.”

Anthony Anastasio · Founder and owner, Anthony’s Italian Coffee House

Iced coffee in an Anthony’s “Taste the Tradition” sleeve, at an outdoor table
Cannoli, panini, a breakfast croissant and coffee in an Anthony’s mug on an outdoor table

On South 9th Street since 1906

Five generations. One family. A tradition still being written.

In 1906 Tommaso Anastasio, a young fisherman from Sicily, came through Ellis Island and sold fish from a pushcart on South 9th Street. His youngest son, Tony, sold fruit and produce, and in 1938 he parked his cart outside 903 S 9th St and rented the store. A 1989 trip to Italy gave Tony’s grandson Anthony the idea of an Italian café at home. On April 21, 1995, at 22, he opened it in his grandfather’s store: the market’s first new coffee house in nearly 50 years. The Chocolate House and its gelato followed in 2003, and Anthony’s children are the fifth generation on the market.

“It’s in your blood. There really is no other way to explain it.”Anthony Anastasio on life on the market, to The Philadelphia Inquirer, 2019
The Anthony’s Italian Coffee House sign, an Italian flag and sidewalk umbrellas on 9th Street

The menu

Rooted in Philadelphia. Inspired by Italy.

Anthony’s own coffee blends date back to opening day: the Italian Market Reserve, the house coffee Anthony drinks all day, and the Palermo Espresso, its best-selling espresso. Panini come on rosemary focaccia, the cannoli are hand-filled with Nonna Anna’s ricotta cream, and the gelato is made in small batches right on 9th Street. The Chubby panini is named for Pop-Pop Chubby.

Prosciutto di Parma, marinated mozzarella, roasted peppers, tomato and basil

Lunch panini

The OriginalProsciutto di Parma, marinated mozzarella, roasted peppers, tomato and basil
Made with roasted Sicilian pistachios

Cannoli

Pistachio cannoliMade with roasted Sicilian pistachios
A shell-shaped pastry filled with ricotta and citrus peel

Pastries

SfogliatellaA shell-shaped pastry filled with ricotta and citrus peel
A soft sweet bun stuffed with whipped cream

From Rome

MaritozzoA soft sweet bun stuffed with whipped cream
Handcrafted in small batches, in an imported Italian cone

Made on 9th Street

GelatoHandcrafted in small batches, in an imported Italian cone
Plain, or filled with vanilla pastry cream or Nutella cream

Italian doughnuts

BomboloniPlain, or filled with vanilla pastry cream or Nutella cream

From a pushcart on 9th Street to delivering with Pinkbot.

  1. 1906Tommaso Anastasio sells fresh fish from a pushcart on South 9th Street.
  2. 1938His son Tony parks his produce cart outside 903 S 9th St and rents the store.
  3. Apr 21, 1995Anthony opens Anthony’s Italian Coffee House in his grandfather’s store.
  4. 2003Anthony’s Chocolate House opens, with house-made chocolates and gelato.
  5. Apr 2026Pinkbot starts delivering Anthony’s orders from 903 S 9th St.
“Using only the best available — high-quality ingredients — and making it like you are feeding your family.”

Anthony Anastasio · “You can have all the ideas in the world, but you need the support of others.”

Visit Anthony’s

A century of tradition in every cup.

903 S 9th StPhiladelphia, PA 19147
Order at anthonystogo.comitaliancoffeehouse.com@anthonyson9thst
Anthony’s yellow gelato cart handing a cone to a customer on the 9th Street sidewalk
Anthony’s gelato cart on 9th Street.Coffee, panini, pastries and gelato, open daily in the South 9th Street Italian Market.

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