Ardour Bakery + Coffee Photos
Ardour Bakery + Coffee Popular Desserts
ARDOUR BAKERY + COFFEE ATMOSPHERE
What's the vibe?
You might also consider
More like Ardour Bakery + Coffee
Recommended Reviews - Ardour Bakery + Coffee
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
Small and simple pastry/coffee shop in the pocket downtown of Ridley Park near Taylor Hospital. I found metered street parking (can pay by app or with a quarter/s each = 20mins). The inside is small, but inviting with some tables for chatting, using a device on their free wifi, sitting up along the window for people watching, etc. The small fireplace along the wall gave a nice visual touch along with the plants. I tried their Americano coffee twice and find that it tastes like regular boring Dunkin coffee. I also had an espresso and a cortado. Both of those espresso based drinks had much better flavor than the Americano and hit the spot. Their desserts/pastries are nicely displayed and there is quite a variety - Danish, cannoli, tarts, at times about a dozen different cakes by the slice, cream puffs, croissants, baklava, eclairs, pavlova, macaroons, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, turnovers, bear claws and scones. (apologies if I missed any) I enjoyed a slice of ricotta/pistachio cake with my cortado and Americano on my first visit. They also offer breakfast sandwiches served on croissant or ciabatta until noon and some sandwiches. The staff was nice, very attentive and fast, but a bit robotic and short. They gave recommendations and eventually cracked a smile. I enjoyed my visits to Ardour and would repeat if in the area. It's a good addition to the area. Thanks guys!
I ordered an ice chai yesterday and had to go outside to get something. Came back and paid for my coffee only to take 2 sips and 3/4ths of my drink was gone! The drink was entirely of ice! Was so disappointed as I basically paid $5 for 4 sips of drink. I was waited on by two young girls, they seemed to be annoyed that I had to step out for a moment and made my drink while I was gone.
Consistently delicious pastries, food and coffee. MUST TRY the croissant/pastries with fruit cream is absolutely delicious - very light but super flavorful not heavy at all. Ambiance is very modern and clean. Nice spot for taking cute pictures of your coffee or catching up on some work! Tables and barstool seating available overlooking the little town of Ridley Park. Meter parking rightoutside.
Such a cute & cozy place! Brought the hubby and toddler this morning. Toddler had the apple muffin. Hubby and I split several things in order to sample. Spinach&feta bistro Leek&parm bistro Caprese sammy on croissant Bfast sammy on croissant Americano Rasp white chocolate mocha Everything was delish and loved the seasonal offerings
Lovely pick me up spot for espresso based coffees and pastries--nice alternative to that larger chain coffee shop. Excellent service and a nice selection of European style pastries--took away a star since the only gluten free option was the chocolate mousse (which was very rich and chocolatey). They also have breakfast sandwiches and tea based drinks as well. I'll be back to try some other offerings. Good to know: They have a few tables for two inside to sit at and an outside table as well.
A cute little coffee & pastry shop just around the corner from the hospital. I stopped by before work to grab an almond croissant, which was flakey, not too sweet, and very tasty. While I didn't purchase any drinks this time, they have a solid menu with both your regular coffee drinks and some creative options too. Their selection of pastries is incredible -- I'll have to come back another time to try their tiramisu croissant or their peach turnover. They also have a selection of cakes and fruit tarts for celebrations. There are a few small tables and there was soft jazz playing in the background. There is also wifi available for guests. I highly recommend stopping by for a quick pastry stop, a study session, or for a meet-up with a friend!
My sister-in-law has been telling me about this bakery so yesterday I decided to check it out. I was surprised at how tiny it was, it's just not what I think of when I think of a "bakery." Their selection is quite small and I would describe this more as a cafe than a bakery. At any rate, I snagged three things: 1. A chocolate chip cannoli 2. A peanut butter chocolate mousse cup 3. A slice of opera cake When I got home and closely examined the cannoli I was shocked to find CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES on both ends. SPRINKLES??? ON A CANNOLI?? I was instantly infuriated. But then I ate it and realized that there were indeed real chocolate chips on the inside with the mascarpone filling, so I was able to forgive the sprinkle transgression. It tasted fine, but you can tell that they do not fill their cannolis as they are ordered since the shell was a bit soft. You can easily up your cannoli game by filling the shells as customers order them. Onto the opera cake: it was good! I don't have anything other to say than that. It was good. The peanut butter chocolate mousse thing was definitely the best thing I had. It was delicious, top to bottom. I have zero criticisms of it whatsoever and will likely see it in my dreams at night. I was torn between a 3 and 4-star rating for Ardour. I think it's a little misleading to call themselves a bakery when they're sooooo tiny, and their offerings are available at other, bigger bakeries nearby (Cocco's Gelateria, Traub's Bakery, Maria's Prime Time, etc.). If Yelp did half-stars, they'd definitely earn a solid 3.5 from me. I think Ardour is best for those looking for a coffee and a pastry and not for those looking for a bigger selection of baked goods. It's in a cute little part of town and would be nice to grab a treat and take a walk to see what else the shops nearby have to offer.
I had been following their social media for months, but i finally found a good excuse to drive over and try out this bakery. My birthday. The staff was very nice, and I got a box of a few things for me and my family. The unfortunately didn't have the cromuffin or chocolate eclair on this particular day, but what o got was good. I'll try another time, perhaps there will be a different selection. read more
Very relaxing small space with wide selection of pastries. Fruit tart was excellent. I asked for the large 16 oz cappuccino because it had two shots, but should have just asked for an extra shot in the 12 ounce cappuccino so that the drink was less weak. My bad. Counterperson was efficient. read more
9 months ago
Love coming here and grabbing coffee and a pastry. The pastries here are absolutely delicious! Make sure to grab an almond croissant with your coffee. The staff there are always super friendly whenever I place an order. They have plenty of seating if you wanted to enjoy your coffee there or even work from the coffee shop. read more
Small and simple pastry/coffee shop in the pocket downtown of Ridley Park near Taylor Hospital. I found metered street parking (can pay by app or with a quarter/s each = 20mins). The inside is small, but inviting with some tables for chatting, using a device on their free wifi, sitting up along the window for people watching, etc. The small fireplace along the wall gave a nice visual touch along with the plants. I tried their Americano coffee twice and find that it tastes like regular boring Dunkin coffee. I also had an espresso and a cortado. Both of those espresso based drinks had much better flavor than the Americano and hit the spot. Their desserts/pastries are nicely displayed and there is quite a variety - Danish, cannoli, tarts, at times about a dozen different cakes by the slice, cream puffs, croissants, baklava, eclairs, pavlova, macaroons, cupcakes, muffins, cookies, turnovers, bear claws and scones. (apologies if I missed any) I enjoyed a slice of ricotta/pistachio cake with my cortado and Americano on my first visit. They also offer breakfast sandwiches served on croissant or ciabatta until noon and some sandwiches. The staff was nice, very attentive and fast, but a bit robotic and short. They gave recommendations and eventually cracked a smile. I enjoyed my visits to Ardour and would repeat if in the area. It's a good addition to the area. Thanks guys! read more
1 month ago
5 months ago
I ordered an ice chai yesterday and had to go outside to get something. Came back and paid for my coffee only to take 2 sips and 3/4ths of my drink was gone! The drink was entirely of ice! Was so disappointed as I basically paid $5 for 4 sips of drink. I was waited on by two young girls, they seemed to be annoyed that I had to step out for a moment and made my drink while I was gone. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Consistently delicious pastries, food and coffee. MUST TRY the croissant/pastries with fruit cream is absolutely delicious - very light but super flavorful not heavy at all. Ambiance is very modern and clean. Nice spot for taking cute pictures of your coffee or catching up on some work! Tables and barstool seating available overlooking the little town of Ridley Park. Meter parking rightoutside. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Such a cute & cozy place! Brought the hubby and toddler this morning. Toddler had the apple muffin. Hubby and I split several things in order to sample. Spinach&feta bistro Leek&parm bistro Caprese sammy on croissant Bfast sammy on croissant Americano Rasp white chocolate mocha Everything was delish and loved the seasonal offerings read more
5 months ago
3 years ago
Lovely pick me up spot for espresso based coffees and pastries--nice alternative to that larger chain coffee shop. Excellent service and a nice selection of European style pastries--took away a star since the only gluten free option was the chocolate mousse (which was very rich and chocolatey). They also have breakfast sandwiches and tea based drinks as well. I'll be back to try some other offerings. Good to know: They have a few tables for two inside to sit at and an outside table as well. read more
A cute little coffee & pastry shop just around the corner from the hospital. I stopped by before work to grab an almond croissant, which was flakey, not too sweet, and very tasty. While I didn't purchase any drinks this time, they have a solid menu with both your regular coffee drinks and some creative options too. Their selection of pastries is incredible -- I'll have to come back another time to try their tiramisu croissant or their peach turnover. They also have a selection of cakes and fruit tarts for celebrations. There are a few small tables and there was soft jazz playing in the background. There is also wifi available for guests. I highly recommend stopping by for a quick pastry stop, a study session, or for a meet-up with a friend! read more
7 months ago
My sister-in-law has been telling me about this bakery so yesterday I decided to check it out. I was surprised at how tiny it was, it's just not what I think of when I think of a "bakery." Their selection is quite small and I would describe this more as a cafe than a bakery. At any rate, I snagged three things: 1. A chocolate chip cannoli 2. A peanut butter chocolate mousse cup 3. A slice of opera cake When I got home and closely examined the cannoli I was shocked to find CHOCOLATE SPRINKLES on both ends. SPRINKLES??? ON A CANNOLI?? I was instantly infuriated. But then I ate it and realized that there were indeed real chocolate chips on the inside with the mascarpone filling, so I was able to forgive the sprinkle transgression. It tasted fine, but you can tell that they do not fill their cannolis as they are ordered since the shell was a bit soft. You can easily up your cannoli game by filling the shells as customers order them. Onto the opera cake: it was good! I don't have anything other to say than that. It was good. The peanut butter chocolate mousse thing was definitely the best thing I had. It was delicious, top to bottom. I have zero criticisms of it whatsoever and will likely see it in my dreams at night. I was torn between a 3 and 4-star rating for Ardour. I think it's a little misleading to call themselves a bakery when they're sooooo tiny, and their offerings are available at other, bigger bakeries nearby (Cocco's Gelateria, Traub's Bakery, Maria's Prime Time, etc.). If Yelp did half-stars, they'd definitely earn a solid 3.5 from me. I think Ardour is best for those looking for a coffee and a pastry and not for those looking for a bigger selection of baked goods. It's in a cute little part of town and would be nice to grab a treat and take a walk to see what else the shops nearby have to offer. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
11 months ago
1 year ago
Business owner information
Illya Z.
It’s only fare if you use our WiFi or our facilities to buy at least…
2 years ago
I found a Ridley Park gem! I can tell there's a strong Parisian influence to their bakery from the menu and decor. I came around 10 AM and there were already people sitting down having their morning coffee and a long line for their baked goods. So many things looked delicious, and I ordered a bunch to go. Here's my ranking of everything I ordered: chocolate croissant, iced almond milk vanilla latte, macarons (crème brûlée, pistachio, coffee), chocolate dipped cannoli, and cream puff. I think this is one of the best chocolate croissant I've ever tasted, and I've tasted a lot! It's so airy, you can see the layers as you take a bite, and there is a right amount of chocolate filling. The macarons were baked perfectly, the cookie was crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. My dad enjoyed his cannoli and said it reminds him of Termini Bros' cannolis. The cream puff was alright, I wish the puff pastry was a bit more airy but the cream was just the right amount of sweetness and airiness. I highly recommend trying their pastries! Regarding their drinks, they have the basics on their menu: cappuccino, latte, americano, etc. My latte was great, I can taste the strong espresso flavor (which is rare with lattes because it's usually diluted out) and the vanilla wasn't overpowering. Keep in mind that the only milk substitute they have is almond milk. There's a lot of metered street parking (30 mins time limit). If you're in the area, support their small business! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
Heavenly. I don't know how else to describe the food we got here other than this word! We've visited Ardour twice now, and been blown away each time. On our first visit, we arrived around 5pm on a Saturday, so there weren't as many offerings available as there would be closer to opening time. We each got a macaron (pistachio and raspberry) and a slice of a chocolate cake that I believe they called Temptation. The macarons were some of the best I have ever had--soft/somewhat chewy texture that a proper macaron should have, and a perfect ratio of filling to cookie; the flavorings were also to die for. The cake slices were also amazing! It was chocolate with a light hazelnut layer that had a bit of crispiness to it. Despite being decadent and flavorful, the cake was still light and airy enough that you did not feel ill after eating it like you sometimes will with a cake slice. The mist recent time we visited (the day the pictures are from) was a Friday around 10 AM. We each got lattes--one iced, one hot--and the espresso was strong and flavorful; sometimes when you get an iced latte it is overly diluted but that definitely didn't happen here! We also got a ham, egg, and cheese croissant, a spinach feta bistro, and a blueberry turnover. My partner got the croissant sandwich and said it was one of the best he had ever had. The croissant was the perfect size, flakiness, and buttery flavor. I felt the same way about the spinach feta bistro, and once again the amount of filling was perfection--enough to be filling, but not enough to make the pastry soggy whatsoever. We split the blueberry turnover and...I cannot wait to have another one. I wish I had taken a photo to show the pastry layers, it truly put every turnover I have ever had to shame. We will be back many, MANY times! We are especially looking forward to trying some of the more traditional eastern European desserts--the Napoleon cake looks unbelievable! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Patronized based off word of mouth & I'm highly disappointed. Everything tasted like refrigerator. It's like they prepared it's days in advance. The cakes were stale even after we allowed it to sit out and get room temperature. We ordered the following: carrot cake (dry, lacking BUTTER) red velvet (Dense, Dry & refrigerated taste) heart cheesecake & sugar cookie (my daughters seemed to enjoy it (they're younger; hence the two stars) & lobster tail (filling enjoyable; shell stale) I gave two stars due to the ambience and service. Would I go back? Maybe for coffee since I didn't try but not for pastries. A lot of bakery's will open but they slight the ingredients. In return it doesn't give FULL experience. I get butter is high & cream maybe too, but you must add these ingredients to get an amazing product! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
2 years ago
Amazing pastries, amazing coffee, had a breakfast sandwich as well. Everything was 10/10, tasted as though it was made that morning completely fresh. Would recommend! read more
3 years ago
4 years ago
Overall a great addition to Ridley - adding a cafe with seating for about 8-10 that was extremely clean and all products show cased well. We savored the limoncello, tiramisu, blue berry muffin and apple turnover - all excellent. On the morning I stopped by they did not have any brewed/pour over coffee but the cappuccino was perfect. Dropping stars only because the service could be better. read more
3 years ago
This place is an amazing cafe. Great espresso and pastries. I also tried the tomato pesto sandwich which was fantastic. I would definitely recommend. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
3 years ago
2 years ago
4 years ago
Business owner information
Illya Z.
Thank you so much for taking your time and giving us such great…
5 years ago
Page 1 of 2
More info about Ardour Bakery + Coffee
Ask the Community - Ardour Bakery + Coffee
You might also consider
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
4 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
4 years ago
4 years ago
1 year ago
5 years ago
