Seaforest Bakery is such a cute small Korean-inspired bakery in the South Philly area. It's…read morehonestly really exciting seeing more Korean-inspired cafes and bakeries pop up around the city. I tried the gochujang scallion bun along with the banana matcha, and I enjoyed both of them. The flavors felt unique and different from the typical cafe menu you usually see around Philly. I will say it's definitely on the pricier side though, I paid almost $20 just for those two items. However, I still would come back because I did genuinely enjoy what I got and I'm interested in trying more of their pastries and drinks next time. The cafe itself is also much smaller, so I wouldn't really consider it the ideal place to sit and hang out with friends for a long time. It feels more like a quick stop for coffee and pastries, but still a really nice addition to the area.

Such a cute little spot!! Popped in on a whim walking to my bus stop and really enjoyed everything…read moreI got. The space is small, with a few barstool seats at the window, but def more a drop in style place. All of the baked goods are made in house and they all look SO good. I got the orange lemon poppy loaf, it could've used a little more flavor, but it was still awesome. Even with a bit of a line, the barista was getting folks in and out quickly. My drink was delish and she was super kind! Will def be back soon!

I'd heard about Tartes and even walked by it a few times, but never sampled the pastries....until…read moretoday. I walked right up and ordered - you can look through the window at the pastries - and order which ones you would like. I immediately noticed these 'large' cakes (large compared to the pastries) and asked what they were - Pound Cakes - Lemon and Lavender. I opted for the Lavender. This was a 'simple' cake - a little icing on the top, and a very subtle lavender taste. It was moist and rich, but not too dense - perfect texture. It was a very enjoyable piece of cake. I may try the Lemon Pound cake next time. Next, was the Plum Almond Tarte - it looked amazing. The exterior was browned and had a delicious caramelized crunch to it. I could immediately taste the plum topping as I crunched on a few almonds. However, once I got to the interior of the tart, it was soggy - too moist. I don't think it's supposed to be that way - but it made the tart difficult to eat. It was very tasty, but the sogginess really detracted from the texture. There's an attached picture of the middle of the tart. I thought I would get a cookie and they had 4 choices - I chose the Molasses. It has been a LONG time since I had a molasses cookie. This one had a soft homemade texture - it was sprinkled with sugar. The deep taste of molasses came through immediately and left a delightful little 'bite' like fresh ginger or cloves might do. It was a great cookie. I saw some macaroons in the front of the window - plain and chocolate chip - I got the plain. I'm used to the 'store bought' macaroons-with finally chopped coconut and a soft creamy texture. This was NOT the Manishewitz coconut macaroon I grew up with....good thing! This was a 'real' macaroon - the coconut was shredded a longer length and had true texture. The cookie has a crispy exterior and a chewy coconut interior. I also ordered a mini tarte - the Pear Pistachio Tarte. It was covered in a pistachio crumble and a pear topping, with a pistachio custard filling, which had a reasonable consistency, unlike the Plum Almond. I'm a big pistachio lover and this little tart was yummy - the combination of nutty and fruity came out really well. Last, but not least, is the Apricot Financier. This is a very different pastry - moist - with a very subtle almond taste. There's a very small slice of apricot (I wish there would have been more) which added a nice fresh fruity chew to the light cake. While the cake tasted fine, it needed 'something' more. I'll be returning to Tarte - most likely for the pound cakes and a few cookies!

Such a fun surprise find. Great tarts- the pear pistachio was amazing. Will definitely make sure to…read morestop by again when walking around Philly.

I was there at opening time on a Tuesday and a queue was quickly forming. I opted for the kouign…read moreamann ( which is my secret vice) and picked up a mushroom tart for my hubby. All of the items made it safely home to Atlanta and we enjoyed everything. The bakery is quite small - only a few tables/counter to eat inside. Be patient and support your local businesses!

Perfect spot for a quick drink and snack…read more The employees are friendly and helpful. Service is quick. Small shop, so seating is limited. There are a few window bar seats and one outdoor table, but it's otherwise more of a to-go type place. Clean restroom. Street parking. Mild noise level. Can get cramped when busy. As their name suggests, they offer a wide selection of macarons, all of which look delicious. They also have various sweet and savory pastries, coffees, teas, and lemonades. I've only had their hot tea, so I can't speak on the other drinks; I do appreciate the variety and uniqueness of the tea flavors offered as those aren't usually highlighted much. The pastries are flaky, delicious, and filling - definitely recommend the feta spinach croissant. Prices are fair. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

New favorite pastry unlocked - the Sesame Matcha is a work of art! The exterior is a delicate shell…read moreof white/black sesame seeds, the inside is beautifully layered with black sesame chiffon and matcha mousse, and then you have yet more black sesame cream on top! Best part - the pastry was mildly sweet and not heavy at all. All black sesame fans must try it atleast once. The Taro Coconut Matcha Latte was also equally delicious - three of my favorite ingredients in one drink! I will be trying their Ube croissant next!

Cake & Joe is a very clean, beautiful and inviting establishment. I'm glad I finally stopped in…read moreover the weekend after running my errands. The service we received here was perfect. Decor was trendy and the music coming from the speakers was soothing. Neutral colored walls and furniture make it super comfortable. There were a handful of customers working on their laptops. I'd been looking forward to trying a dessert here. Maybe I had poor luck because it was nearing the end of the day, but my Pistachio Mousse cake was rock solid. So much so, the fork wouldn't even go all the way down to the plate. It's possible that the temperature inside the pastry case was too high and caused the cake to harden. I also didn't feel like the pistachio flavor was that prominent. My fiancé ordered the Mango Rare cheesecake and his was much softer and flavorful. I don't want to give up on Cake & Joe just yet. I'll most likely return to try their savory lunch options. Everything on the menu looks and sounds delicious.

Very cute cafe a few blocks off of Rittenhouse square. Small - so sometimes you won't find seats…read more Desserts are very good. One of our favorite cafes in center city Philadelphia. Service has always been good.

one of my favorite coffee shops in the area!…read more i was here on opening day when they were giving out free drinks & snacks -- ever since then, this cute french-themed cafe has been a staple on my coffee rotation. i absolutely love how gorgeous the decor is in here, everything is so pink & girly! sparks a lot of joy. i am also a big fan of the coffee here. my go-to drink is the rose latte which is delicious and light. i recently tried their signature drink specials with my boyfriend, and i really enjoyed the strawberry naoki. not cheap, but beautiful and delicious. the staff here are also incredible. everyone is so sweet and attentive, you can tell a lot of care goes into their drinks!

This is a wonder dessert shop in downtown Philly. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was…read moresurprisingly not too busy. The dessert case at the front entrance has an amazing selection of fruit-themed desserts. The shop was nice and relaxing, very easy to just sit down and chill. We ordered the taro crepe cake and mango oat milk matcha. Both were really delicious and very fair pricing. This is a dessert spot that would be very comparable to what you would see in NYC, except less packed and not as pricey. A 5/5 place for sure!

We like to come by here in the evenings to grab some dessert and work in the evenings, since they…read morehave wi-fi, outlets, and are open relatively late compared to a lot of businesses in U-City. Service was really quick, from ordering, service, and to checking out. There's a lot of construction going on with the windows (must have been some kind of smash during the winter), but outside of the eyesore, it did not significantly impact our experience dining in tonight. We ordered the Yuzu Hokkaido Cheesecake, which was FANTASTIC. That guy was gone on arrival.

FOOD I visited with a couple friends and tried a range of…read morepastries-- the double chocolate croissant, kouign amann, orange cardamom morning bun, and rhubarb danish. -Double chocolate pain au chocolat: Not too sweet but a bit too flaky and lacked flavor (not enough chocolate taste to shine through) -Kouign amann: My favorite pastry but unfortunately also a bit too dry and lacking in flavor. It was more of a croissant than the buttery pastry I associate kouign amanns with -Orange cardamom morning bun: My favorite of the pastries! Light, airy, and just the right touch of sweetness -Rhubarb danish: Very unique but not for me. The rhubarb was very tangy and a bit tough to chew. The texture was an interesting contrast to the flakiness of the rest of the pastry and the smoothness of the cream Unfortunately, I set my expectations a bit too high and the items I tried unfortunately fell short. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! The line can get quite long, but the staff are really efficient and moving the line along. AMBIANCE Located in the Bok Building, there's ample seating in the general seating area right by and behind the storefront. The space is shared with other guests visiting Two Persons Coffee and the stores in Bok. I saw some people working/studying, but it can get quite busy/loud. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Most people park in neighboring streets or take the bus. BATHROOMS Bathrooms are located throughout the building.

Wanted to come here for a while! This wonderful bakery is inside the Bok Building. I got few items…read moreto try, plus a loaf of their sourdough bread. The service is nice, and the space is light filled, not too large, but enough seatings. Even if there are no seats inside the bakery you can most likely find seatings in the hallway area. My family and I enjoyed all their pastries, and I really like the fact that these aren't super sweet. Some of their pastries are so pretty also. Cannot wait to go back and try other items!

One of my favorite neighborhood spots and also perhaps the most impressive beverage menu in south…read morePhiladelphia

Friend brought them to my party and they were gorgeous!…read more We had to split them into a hundred pieces so everyone could try each flavor