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    A La Mousse

    4.4 (872 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Sandy C.

    I had been wanting to try this place for a while! I was having the biggest chocolate craving and the double mousse chocolate didn't disappoint! It's rich and creamy. Honestly can't compare it too much... but until this point I've only had think chocolate flour cakes... this doesn't have that "cake" it's mousse... But for one of my first experiences with mousse... wow... let me tell ya... I want to go back and eat it again. The workers are kind, and as I chose to dine in, the server came back several times to check in on me and see if I needed anything! Can't wait to try more items in this world of mousse!

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    Cyndi K.

    A cute coffee and dessert cafe in Chinatown! Open late so it's a great spot to relax after a meal! There's a great selection of drinks hot and cold. The desserts are not only eye appealing but delicious! One thing to note, if you sit at one of the tables, you will get service. If you go to the counter, it will be to go service.

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    Lauren W.

    Super cute cafe and bakery with a HUGE selection of pastries (even late!) and teas. Service was quick and the tiramisu we ordered was packaged with care. They have cakes shaped like animals and fruit that are beyond cute. The tiramisu was very flavorful, but a little frozen, so I suggest leaving it out a little before you eat it if you take it to go.

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    Angela L.

    Cute little place to grab a dessert. Staff was friendly. Ordered a mango macaroon, they are so cute.

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    Rishi P.

    Loved this chocolate cake so much I could keep going. Didn't feel heavy which I loved more. Not a big spot to dine in but great grab and go. Service was quick but they did run out of milkshakes which we wanted. I'd go back to get all the 5 other chocolate cakes that looked delicious

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    Jenny K.

    This is probably one of the best Asian cake I've had from a storefront. This specific location offers a different selections for dine-in. I've only had the cakes from take out selections and they were all good. Their fresh cream cake slices are 10/10, very light and have a perfect amount of sweetness.

    Esther G.

    Absolutely legit spot for Asian desserts: light, delicious, works of art. I went twice in one day. I would come to Philly just for these desserts and have no regrets. They're packed in the evenings, and it'll be hard to get a table. During my evening visit, we took our desserts to go and walked to the rail park and enjoyed them there.

    Carmen Y.

    Visited Philly for the day and wanted to try the viral pastries. À la mousse did not disappoint. The pastries were so beautifully made. And the taste was very lite but still flavorful.

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    Mehaa S.

    Cute Asian Cafe in Chinatown Shared the earl grey cake with some friends and it was pretty decent. Light, fluffy, and not too sweet. My friends got drinks (don't remember the exact name but they were milk teas) and they said they were pretty decent. Overall this was a standard Asian Cafe/bakery but nothing stood out for me

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    Angeline D.

    A La Mousse is a solid dessert spot if you're in the Chinatown area. They're open late for a weekday compared to other nearby places. It was a chilly night so I went with the hot cherry blossom matcha latte. Imagine a matcha latte with notes of cherry blossom in it. It was delicious in my opinion and the best part - not too sweet. Their matcha chocolate cake is usually one of my go-to's - dark chocolate cake with matcha chocolate mousse and vanilla chantilly. Their matcha chocolate actually tastes like matcha so I'm happy about that. Great paired combination with the chocolate and vanilla. Other recommendations: coffee mousse and hazelnut mousse, and the mango. There are tables inside suitable for small groups. It was clean and spacious enough when I went there. Surprised I haven't written a review before, but I definitely recommend bc I keep coming back here whenever I'm craving dessert in Philly.

    Vainilla cake and we also had a chocolate one

    I ordered two graduation cakes and they were amazing ! Not just the presentation but the cakes themselves ! Just perfect , fresh , not too sweet and so beautiful !

    Joyce K.

    SUCH a cute dessert spot in Chinatown! We came on a Saturday evening and while it was crowded, we didn't have to wait for a table for 2. We ordered their signature mango mousse dessert, which came with a side of ice cream. The mousse was heavenly, with a thin surrounding layer of white chocolate and real mango within. They had a stunning display of other creations that I would love to come back to try!

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    Mark W.

    If I could go back in time to when I never heard of this place or wanted to find a last minute dessert to bring home, I would not only be happier about my evening, I'd have $28 more instead of 3 piles of uninspired garbage masquerading as "Asian Desserts" sitting in the trash (where they belong). Avoid this place, the food is BLAND, it's extremely OVERPRICED, and if all you want is a PRETENTIOUS selfie, you can do it for free outside by the window.

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    Are your mousse cakes made with porcine gelatin? Or is it halal friendly?

    Are there any sockets to charge your laptop? Is it loud?

    Very few outlets. Not an ideal place to do work or study because it's a tight space and loud. I'd recommend Mr. Deer Camp boba place nearby that is spacious and quiet.

    Can i order a large whole cake one of the matcha choices or does it only come in one piece?

    Yes you can order a whole cake

    Where is the best place to park when coming here?

    well we parked on the street . it was fine and there was a street fair going on.

    Are you allowed to bring laptops and work here? Do they share their wifi password?

    Just asked. You can bring laptops and work on the weekdays during day time. Wifi password can be found on a placard at the cashier.

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    When I walked in, the ladies behind the counter welcomed me in and let me know that they'd be right…read morewith me when I was ready to order. I definitely appreciate when people notice you as you walk in. The prices are very reasonable. There were too many items to select from yet I ended up with a simple chocolate croissant that day. It was nice and flaky! I always enjoy a touch of chocolate. The place inside is cute. I like that it's dimly lit. I will be back to try the other amazing looking baked goods.

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    My husband's favorite dessert is strawberry shortcake so while in Philly we stopped at Paris…read moreBaguette to purchase two slices. We walked in and the set up was really nice with seating to the right, displays of the different desserts to the left. We were greeted by two really nice women. The cakes were to go so they were packaged nicely and placed in a cute bag. The cake- it was a few hours before we actually ate it but when I put the first forkful in my mouth, I could hear angels singing. It was so moist, literally melting in my mouth. The strawberries were sweet and the whipped topping was simply the best. Needless to say, I could have eaten my slice and my husband's. I am now on the hunt to find a location near where I live.

    I had an intense craving for a mochi donut on Friday so I went to Paris Baguette to honor said…read morecraving. Dubai chocolate is super popular right now so I grabbed a Dubai chocolate mochi donut and a pistachio mochi donut for later. In my opinion, the Dubai chocolate donut was way better. It tasted just like the chocolate bar. Pistachio could've used a little more flavor. I tasted this one when I got home and it held up in 95 degree heat. Both were very soft and chewy. The employees at Paris Baguette are super helpful and nice, while also being efficient. Three people at the registers helped the line move quickly. While I love Paris Baguette, it isn't a coffee shop/bakery I would visit everyday because the prices are a little higher than average. For that once in a while craving, though, it's the perfect place to drop in and try a variety of items.

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