50 Best Bakeries in Philadelphia

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

“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!“

“the best around. being going to them for over 30 years. worth the drive!!!!“

“This bakery is the cleanest bakery I have ever walked in. It is so homey inside and you can tell they care about their customers. I travel 30 minutes to come here and it is well worth the drive!“

“Different Philly bakeries make my top list for different reasons. If you want sourdough this is THE place to get it (rosemary peppercorn is my fave). Morning buns are great too. The rest--croissants, danishes and most savory options are ok but nothing special. The staff are super friendly. The cafe can get very crowded at times, and I think there are better options for breakfast in the general area.“

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

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

“A charming, authentic French patisserie that transports you to
Paris and provides a calming respite from life's demands.

The food is delicious, the coffee is fresh and strong, and the service is welcoming and prompt!

Don't pass up the chocolate pretzel pastry!“

“The absolute BEST tomato pie in Philly and the suburbs! Specialty bread, oreganata, moved out of the area, but it’s always worth the trip!“

“I've been buying from Isgros since 1975. Anyone who writes a bad review of this beloved bakery is likely to think the Grand Canyon is merely a hole in the ground. Don't believe any of their drivel. Maybe.....maybe!....they caught a bad batch of goods....but its highly unlikely. Everything sells out! How can stuff be stale? Impossible!! Everything they produce is simply sensational. I've never heard of any complaints from anybody who I know to be a regular customer. Pricing? Is that even worth mentioning? Does anyone gripe about the price of a Mercedes? The goods cost what they cost because they're high quality and delicious.“

“Love Majdal! Everything I have had from them is phenomenal! However, some of their customers really need to be more courteous and mindful of other patrons. They are super popular and have lines out of the door most of the time. Today when I went was no different, but two women were sitting at the window table - clearly done with the food and just chitchatting! This is not a starbucks for gods sake, if you are done with the food, just move on to a garden or something for your gossip sesh and let other paying customers sit. There needs to be a sign saying no lingering or please be mindful of other patrons and keep moving. Taking off 1 star on how they manage the customer seating.“

“We are so lucky to have a bakery of this caliber in our neighborhood. The bagels are excellent, the bread is reliable and delicious, and you never know what they'll have the next time you're there. Tomato pie! Soft serve ice cream! Quiche! Super friendly too.“

“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!!!!“

“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.“

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

“Cupcake- Lemon pound cake with raspberry filling and raspberry buttercream on top!“

“every single thing we had was phenomenal (batata harra fatayer, fig cardamom bread, pistachio cheesecake, cheese fatayer, beetroot fatayer, chicken bun, chocolate rose olive oil cake). cardamom coffee was excellent as well. Genuinely an incredible bakery and everything is worth trying.“

“Cash or Venmo only.

I got my favorite beef curry puff (puff pastry stuffed with beef curry) and my new favorite, a deep fried shrimp dumpling/egg roll thing. So so so good. Each item is about $2-3 and so good!
I just love this place.“

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

“Steve and his staff are so kind and have the best tomato pie for a price you can't beat. They are fantastic neighbors to have and always take the time to ask how you're doing; it's a temptation every day they're open to walk over and say hi and grab lunch. Can't recommend them enough!“

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

“One of the best vegan bakeries I've ever been to! The Earl Grey cake was delicious, as were the other desserts we got. And the savory pastries were so yummy. I also got the best chai I think I've ever had. It's low-key a PROBLEM that I only live ten minutes away from this place!“

“I can't say enough good things about this bakery. I've tried their pastries, cookies and cappuccino, and they are all INCREDIBLE. And very reasonable prices - just be sure to bring cash as they're cash only. My favorite bakery in all of Philly“

“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.“

“Welcome to the Asian 9rh st. The area is complete with nuance of fish heads and stray cats. The Filthy Orient would fit in well in this area. The pretzels are tasty ,but I have to disinfect my work boots when I leave this store.“

“i'll always love you mayflower bakery <3
ham cheese corn bun is always very yummy. today is mango smoothie -- very good, not too sweet. i will try papaya another day maybe, hopefully avocado soon.

the place is small, but personally cozy for me to sit in. very nice people :)“

“Levain Bakery never disappoints! The mini ice cream sandwich is absolutely delicious, the perfect combo of a chewy cookie and creamy ice cream. The Chocolate Chip Brioche is also incredible, so soft and buttery. Their drinks are always amazing too, and the workers here are so nice every single time. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious and fresh Brazilian dessert“

“I cannot recommend Ferry Good Treats enough! The lemon cake with raspberry filling was absolutely incredible. It was so moist, flavorful, and you could truly tell it was homemade with love and care. The very first bite reminded me of the lemon cakes my great-grandmother used to make, which made it feel extra special and nostalgic. Not only did it taste amazing, but it was also beautifully decorated to perfectly match my “Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving” birthday theme. The attention to detail was beyond what I could have imagined. Ferry Good Treats helped make my 30th birthday feel so special, and I received so many compliments on the cake. I will absolutely be back to order for every occasion. Thank you for creating such a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for my celebration!“

“AMAZING egg sandwiches! Tried the bacon and the sausage. The spicy aoli and the fried egg on that perfect biscuit make this a top-tier breakfast sandwich. So reasonably priced, too. I've paid twice the price for things half as good as this. Will definitely make this a regular spot“

“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!!!!“

“Good food, great time playing bingo“

“This bakery never disappoints! Both of my girls loved your Gryffindor cupcakes at Harry Potter days in the early 2000s. You made a gorgeous celestial cake for my oldest during the pandemic and, most recently, a beautiful and delicious 25th birthday cake with the F1 theme she asked for. Thank you for such consistent quality over the years! ❤️“

“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.“

“They always have great pastries compliant are the best“

“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 💕💕💕💕“

“YUM YAWN! 😋 Love it i💖💖💖💖“

“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!“

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“the cream filled donuts, butter cakes, hamantaschen, apple cakes, wine cakes, and variety of cookies made here are all fantastic! An added bonus is the traditional German black forest cake. The staff are always friendly as well“

“Bonnie has absolutely the BEST bagels in Philly (and among the top I've ever had). You can smell and taste the sesame, and zaatar is my favorite. Croissants are also superb. Other things are perhaps not as divine, but many savory (hand pies, savory spicy scones) and sweet (cinnamon buns) offerings are quite good.“

“Our wedding cake turned out so beautifully, and our guests loved it! Thank you so much for perfectly bringing our vision to life :)“

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“Ramona’s created a stunning Temple grad cake for my son and his friends. Not only was it perfect visually, but tasted phenomenal! Highly recommend!!!“

“I was in the area and decided to pop by to try a thing or two. Not knowing anyone who had tried them before I stuck to the small, individual sized items…browned butter chocolate chip cookies, morning croissant and some pizza dough. It all comes frozen but I had other places to go so some started defrosting in the car. Here’s my review of each. Cookies - I don’t like ANY chocolate chip cookie that doesn’t have nuts in them. I usually wouldn’t even buy them, I decided to try these because of the browned butter. I had one in the car before I got home and they were AMAZING! I shocked myself at how much I enjoyed them. They were soft without being chewy, a feature I hate in cookies personally, and had nice crispy edges, even after defrosting! The taste, texture and everything about these defied all that I thought was possible with a gf cookie! 10 out of 10 Pizza dough - since it was defrosted by the time I got him I decided to make a couple mini pizzas. I used half the dough, I bag will easily make 4-5 personal sized pizzas. I thought I had rolled it too thin as it started to break apart so I made it a little thicker. It rises while cooking so when I do the rest, I’ll leave it thinner for sure. Because other gf pizzas seem to have such difficulty cooking in the city I was concerned when I saw these rising. But they cooked up beautifully! It was soooo nice having gf pizzas seem that had the taste and texture of traditional crust. I appreciate suppliers for having the option available, and some are better than others…but the Flakely dough is the standard now! I’ll never buy another gf pizza, whether it be a restaurant or a market. 10 out of 10 Morning croissant - I put this right in the freezer so I haven’t tasted it yet. But it looks phenomenal! They described it as a cross between a cinnamon roll and a croissant. You can’t go wrong with that combo as a general thing but given how the cookie and pizza dough has tasted, I have no doubt this will be terrific as well! Run, don’t walk, over to their shop and let’s make sure they’re around for the long haul. Just beware, they might spoil you against some of your existing faves!“

“When in South Philadelphia one must go to…“

“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!“

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