The Kettle Black
$ • Bakery, Coffee Shops, BagelsAbout The Kettle Black
Customers' Favorites
Coffee and Chocolate Rosemary Focaccia
Toasted Cheese Bagel with Cream Cheese
Cheddar Everything Bagel
Scone with Hot Coffee
Vegan Lox and Bagel
Pain Au Chocolat
Pretzel Bagel
Cinnamon Roll
Baguette
The Kettle Black Reviews
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Love The Kettle Black! Amazing vegan croissants, bagels & other treats! Their cold brew is always on point! Super friendly and talented folks!
The most decadent breakfast complements of The Kettle Black. Worth waiting in line at 8AM. Delicious light bagels, uniquely curated spreads, cinnamon bun was too die for…and overall favorite was the dark chocolate sea salt focaccia. Thanks for the great recommendations! A unique experience in Old City!
This is the place if you are looking for a straight edged bagle shop with quality eats. Imo, I prefer the variety of Cleo's.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 8 - 11AM |
| Friday | 8 - 11AM |
| Saturday | 8 - 11AM |
| Sunday | 8 - 11AM |
The Kettle Black is a popular bakery known for its high-quality food, especially its bagels, which are considered the best in Philly. The bagels are fluffy and soft inside but chewy outside, providing the best of both worlds. They are paired with excellent cream cheese, including popular flavors like bacon and onion or jalapeño. The bakery also offers delicious vegan options, such as cinnamon rolls and croissants. Fresh bread and baked goods are made every morning in limited batches, and customers say it is a step above other bakeries in the area. With a daily menu posted on Instagram, customers can plan ahead for their visit. The owners are super friendly and hardworking, making the experience even better, and visitors enjoy a lovely chat with the couple running it. Following them on Instagram helps to know when to arrive early before items sell out quickly, usually around 10-11 am. Customers often wait in line, about 25 mins, but the line moves fast, and the experience is worth it. The bakery also has a warm and welcoming laid-back space, with free street parking under the bridge nearby. In addition to bagels, customers highly recommend the beautiful flaky laminated pastries, soft pretzels, croissants, cookies, and the chocolate chip cookie, which is described as ooey gooey perfection. Be prepared for a possible line and arrive early to ensure access to the popular items. This local gem is wheelchair accessible and continues to impress visitors with its high-quality baked goods.