50 Best Bakeries in Philadelphia

“Rhonda came through for my daughters 21st bday party! Called her on Thursday for a Saturday late day delivery… top notch, on time delivery but best yet… amazing mini cupcakes…baked on Saturday delivered fresh!!! The cupcakes were so flavorful…each one was mouth watering!!! Thank you Rhonda @seconddaughterbakingco 10 out of 10!!!!“

“We love the croissant and bagels! Can’t wait to try more yummy things next week! And it’s AMAZING to have delivery.“

“Listennnnn! those mini Sweet Potato pies were to die for!!! I'll be back soon! ❤️ 🔥“

“They have the best customer service. I got a cookie tin and canolis. Both were of such high quality. Great Italian bakery!“

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I stopped by Mayflower Bakery & Cafe while I was in Chinatown and I’m so glad I did. The pastry case was packed with options and everything looked super fresh. I grabbed a pineapple bun, a roast pork bun, and a coconut tart, and honestly all three were delicious. The buns were soft and fluffy, the fillings tasted fresh, and the coconut tart was perfectly sweet without being over the top. I also ordered a Vietnamese-style coffee, which was strong and smooth and paired perfectly with the pastries.

The place itself is small and simple, but the staff were really friendly and even offered to warm up my pastries, which made them taste even better. Prices are very reasonable, so you can try a bunch of different things without breaking the bank. Overall, it’s the kind of spot I’d happily come back to whenever I’m in the area, tasty food, good coffee, and a welcoming vibe.“

“They are extremely nice, made a gorgeous, yummy birthday cake for me with only 48 hours notice and Pete is hysterical. Also, the cost was reasonable. Will definitely use them again.“

“Truly the best pound cake I’ve ever had. This was a hit with the family for Easter- the marble cake with chocolate icing was my personal fav. The girls working were so friendly and welcoming even though the store was super busy! I will definitely be back!!“

“Love The Kettle Black! Amazing vegan croissants, bagels & other treats! Their cold brew is always on point! Super friendly and talented folks!“

“The girl that I spoke with recommended a whip cream cake, let me tell you, this cake did not disappoint it was the best one yet I had a lot of cakes from Haegles. I would recommend any bakery item from Haegles ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Best bakery in Philly?? Love the food so much that I've done a catering order for a friend's mehendi as well as our own housewarming. Everything's mouthwateringly good: the sweet and the savory! And the customer service is extraordinary!“

“It's such a cozy nice bakery! And the barista there is such a warm guy! I tried their hot chocolate based on Google reviews and it was worth it. But for me the lemon tart was a winner. I had been looking for a decent lemon tart for a while and finally found it!“

“I have been buying sourdough from them for months now. Here’s what I like about lost bread: 1. Clean ingredients and naturally leavened (this is the biggest reason why I buy from them) ; 2. Their whole wheat croissant is soooo goood (I’ve never tried a croissant with the same texture as theirs)
The store location only opens two days a week so that’s a bit inconvenient. Other than that, I’ve had good experiences buying breads from them so far.“

“Delicious and fresh Brazilian dessert“

“beignets, almond croissants, plain croissants. cash only“

“I LOVE and 100% recommend The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company! Someone had their cookies mailed to me as a sympathy gift back in 2021. Since then, I myself have sent them to so many family and friends. Here are my top reasons for loving this company: 1. Their chocolate chip cookies are seriously so amazing! (and I am very particular about my chocolate chip cookies), 2. Their service is amazing! They respond to emails and phone messages really quickly and do what they can to help, 3. They are military friendly - whenever I need to ship to my nephew's military base in Alaska (which is very hard to get companies to deliver to by the way), they always help me out, get the shipping done quickly, and are super helpful. When my nephew gets the cookies in Alaska, they are always amazing. This is a great company that I will continue to use to send friends and family delicious gifts.“

“Authentic Chinese bakery. 紙杯蛋糕，cup cakes, were light fluffy and bouncy. So good! Ordered 20 plus of those cup cakes to go! Owners were so friendly. We ordered a lot of their pastries too. Female owner so caring that she individually wrapped each pastry knowing that we are traveling back east on the road. Definitely will return!“

“the best tasting cannolis pastries are amazing“

“I have never been to the storefront, but I have gotten various things from them several times at the East Falls and Fairmount farmers markets. Their cheesecake bars are absolutely the best bar of any kind I've ever had, I can't even describe them properly to do them justice, but it's insane to me that so few reviewers mentioned them (must be because their sandwiches are THAT good--I will have to go to the shop to try one apparently!). Their focaccia bread is also the fluffiest, spongiest, freshest bread I've tasted, and can easily be eaten plain by itself. Their chocolate cake is perfect--rich chocolate flavor and not too sweet. So I wholeheartedly recommend trying pretty anything they make!“

“I was so excited when I discovered that Brewerytown Bakery is completely vegan. I’ve started going on occasional weekend mornings for a London Fog boba and a loaf of bread. This morning I treated myself to a breakfast sandwich too. It was so delicious! If you’re ever in the area, you’ve got to check them out. 💜“

“I've always had good baked goods here - it's becoming a traditional stop when we come to the city! Best things I've had here are the maple oatmeal scones and the brown butter pound cake - phenomenal! What baked goods are supposed to taste like!“

“Went to a cake decorating class for my bachelorette party and we had a blast! Food was DELICIOUS. We ate mini crab cakes, quesadillas, sea food Mac & cheese and a charcuterie board: all of it was incredible. The owner and her mother are an absolute vibe and the cake tastes AMAZING, hands down one of the best cakes I’ve ever had. Book your event now!“

“Jeff, Marie, Nancy, Roland and team go out of their way to make special and beautiful gifts for holiday! A wonderful experience in working with them!“

“You will definitely get the by far the best tomato pie in Philly hands down p.s get there early because they most definitely will sale out!!!!“

“I called from Iowa today and the sweetest girl answered. I wanted to order a cake for an older gentleman who didn’t have a very good birthday. The girl was so polite and told me she would check with her boss about delivery. In a few minutes she called back and told me they would be able to deliver the cake TODAY!!!! He got it and was thrilled💕Thank you so much!!!! Top notch customer service 💕💕💕💕“

“We used Ramona Susan's for cupcakes for our wedding! Setting up a tasting was easy, and once we'd decided what we wanted the ordering was easy too. Several of our guests had specific dietary restrictions (celiac, dairy allergy, soy allergy, etc) and Ramona Susan's did a great job making individualized and clearly marked cupcakes for those folks in separate containers without any cross contamination. Everyone was happy, many people had more than one cupcake, and my new spouse and I were glad to eat the few left over 😁 we got classic wedding white cake cupcakes with vanilla frosting, red velvet with cream cheese frosting, and pumpkin cupcakes with spiced frosting. During our tasting we found we didn't really enjoy their buttercream; it was a little oily and bland for our tastes. The vegan soy frosting however was delicious so we went with that!“

“Great food, incredibly friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. Highly, highly recommend.“

“Comida deliciosa, servicio rápido y amable! Recomendado! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The service was great and the women behind the counter were amazing! I will definitely come back when I am in the area again.“

“The BEST bread and rolls ever!!! The bread reminds me of the bread I ate in Italy. It really is beyond comparison. Reasonable and fantastic.“

“It’s super easy to pop off and back on to the schuylkill expressway (route 76) on a road trip. (We were on our way to Hersheypark, so on our way out we had only savory brunch foods)

The buffalo blue cheez pop tart was a little too crumbly, but the pizza one was excellent. The pot pie one was better heated up. (When it was room temp, the herbs weren’t very punchy)

As for sweet ones, raspberry, classic! Perfect! The pumpkin maple was very pleasant! (Cookies & crème was meh, but my husband liked it.) these all were perfectly tasty at room temp. Heating didn’t really improve them all that much, and made the pastry softer. (I liked the bite of a room temp pastry. I used to eat room temp unfrosted pop tarts when I was a kid. lol!)

I was also talked into getting the frosted brownie, since it’s a bestseller. but I’m not a frosting person, so it ruined it for me. It was much better after i scraped the frosting off. (Loaded with chippos!)

The jalapeño cheddar bagel bomb was really nice. The bread part itself had a mild sweetness that complemented the jalapeños nicely. ‘Twas gooey.

The croissant was tender and delicate, although more bready than flaky pastry. The biscuit sandwich was good, but not as good as the croissant (buttery and flaky). We also grabbed a jalapeño cheddar biscuit on its own which was also very tasty! (But the texture was ever so slightly gummy, likely because of the cheez. Heating improved it a bit.)

It’s frustrating that the website has no general “may or may not be in stock”menu, instead leaning on Instagram for providing information, but I don’t have Instagram, so I was completely in the dark. I was nervous that they wouldn’t have anything savory, but they did, and we had a lovely quick brunch before continuing our drive. They keep some items warm in a little oven behind the counter until 3 pm, so that’s really nice if you’re wanting a super quick warm meal. (And it was also good that we bought too much food, because Hershey park doesn’t have a whole lot of stuff for vegans, so we ended up finishing the leftovers when we got back to the hotel.)“

“The most creative beautiful and delicious cakes and cookies.“

“Their Tarragon Chicken Salad is to die for. My daughter used to work there and I miss her bringing me home lots of yummy bread. The staff are great and were willing to cut my roll the way my daughter used to. Special shout out to Dawn. See her Thursday through Sunday.“

“All delicious: salted caramel, peanut butter mocha, Philly spice and the Elvis. The pistachio cookie is more beautiful than good tasting. Coffee should be warmer. Overall a hit! Staff is great, helpful and knowledgeable. Will come back!“

“I love just love this place and their cakes. Very tasty beautiful and great served. Thank god they are 40 minutes away from me. Otherwise I would be there every day.“

“We worked with Joe to put together a tea reception after our wedding ceremony, and we couldn't have been happier! The pastries themselves were so delicious and very pretty (my personal favourites were the mini-cupcakes). And, Joe was a pleasure to work with, very communicative and upfront. We had to switch things up last minute from having the food out on display to having it packaged and handed out, and Joe and his team did a fantastic job pivoting, even coming up with a cute little QR code sticker with the menu for each box. We'll definitely be going back again.“

“While strolling through Philly’s Chinatown, my girlfriend and I stumbled upon a cozy bakery at just the right time—we were in desperate need of a coffee break. The iced coffees we got were exactly what we needed: strong, sweet, and fairly priced. Definitely a spot I can see myself revisiting soon!“

“As a child, I went to middle school one block away from this diner. I walked by all of the time in those days today. Now i just drive by always wanted to stop but never did but I’ve always been curious so it’s 61 years old today. I had a couple of extra minutes and I stopped in and I must tell you I was very impressed, the food was very tasty portions. The place was clean and my server. Diane was awesome. That will not be my last time there. It took me 61 years but I made it. Bucket list“

“Had the salted caramel doughnut bc my wife wanted a taste. Caramel is never MY first choice, but it was quite possibly the best pastry I’ve ever eaten.“

“My father drove for Gold Medal at 3911 Cambridge St. for many years. I miss him and that wonderful bread, rolls, and bagels“

“I have eaten just about every item in the Cafe! Everything is delicious! You can taste the love in all the deserts. As long as they are baking, I’m supporting!“

“Just went looking for 1 thing, some specialty pickles made by another Fishtown company. Very helpful staff. I should have stayed longer to browse. It looks like a really cool, little place.“

“Went there on sunday morning 2/2/2020 to pick up a tomato pie and crab gravy. I'd heard about this place and was finally in the area to check it out. I was 'smart enough' to pre-order which they quickly confirmed. When i walked in, the place was pretty crowded but my order was ready and waiting. The staff and the patrons were all very friendly and really made an effort to engage in banter with us complete strangers(and me an irishman, which they found out when my name was called). The tomato pie was delicious. No review of the gravy as i begrudgingly gave it to a friend who asked nicely and batter her eyes at me. I will be coming back to this place. Thanks so much“

“Traditional HK style milk tea, flavor of milk & tea are balancing well, but $4 (small, hot) is not cheap. Clay-pot rice is good with crunchy rice. Braised beef over rice is normal. Singapore rice noodle is good. Steamed rice roll is good.“

“I’m obsessed! Found this bakery on too good to go & took a ride over (from jersey) I came home with 4 different flavors of the banana pudding & my 16 year old and I tried each one. I can’t even pick a favorite because they are all so good. The Magic flavor name makes complete sense when you take a bite because different flavors seem to magically appear in your mouth (peanut butter being the last to hit…) hard to explain but if you taste it, it will make sense! I got 2 large puddings in my order than bought 2 different small ones in different flavors & i regret not getting the 2 extra cups in large! Driving in Philly stresses me out but I’ve never wanted to drive back over there so bad! For more pudding! I will be recommending this bake shop to everyone! The guy behind the counter was super nice & welcoming and helped me pick out some favorites. It’s a nice Friendly shop with amazing puddings & I will definitely be back!“

“Great location. Only a short wait to be seated. Very good hosts working well to get guests to a table. Kristina was our waitress and she was great. Friendly and good service!“

“Staff really are the best family!!! I ad a special request for a cake that was out of the norm. Strawberry shortcake with red velvet cake and mmmmmmm. Literally the best thing I ever had!! Everything in Cafe Roma is amazing! Love love love this bakery!!“

“Such a great shoppe and experience! When you step inside the aroma is delightful, and the ambiance is upbeat and bright incorporating both modern and cozy. The pastries, breads, cookies are top-notch and totally enticing. The Mocha Latte I ordered was delicious. This is a very busy place, on weekends especially, so plan ahead and don't go hangry. But well worth the wait. Staff are pleasant, hard-working, and professional. My new favorite place in South Philly! Loved it 😍“

“Can not go wrong ordering any dessert from Bredenbeck’s. We get all our daughter’s birthday cakes and go there for ice cream during the summer.“