My only regret is that my wife now wants to come often…read more 1 hour drive Found this place by asking AI the best croissant in Philly

I arrived around 8:30 on a Sunday, and they were still baking pastries in batches, so not…read moreeverything was ready in the case yet! The aesthetics here are so interesting, and I loved the calm music. It honestly feels like the perfect spot to sit down and get some work done, especially since they have water available. Service was also amazing. Our server was super nice and professional, which made the whole experience even better. The $8 Cara Cara Kouign Amann was better than the ones I've tried before. It was super crispy and flaky, and I loved that the caramelized crust wasn't sticky. It was firm and crunchy instead. The jam inside was subtle and didn't overpower the pastry. 8/10 The $9 Summer Berry Pie Danish was basically a blueberry pie with a Danish crust, and the Danish was exceptionally well made. One of the flakiest pastries I've ever had, with a super crispy exterior and a soft crunch. The jam wasn't too sweet, and the cream on top balanced everything out perfectly. 9/10 Definitely one of my favorite pastry stops in Philly so far!

They make the perfect breakfast sandwich -- three cheese blend, well-seasoned egg, choice of meat…read more(I had turkey sausage), with a house sauce on a hot, flakey, fluffy biscuit. No notes. Absolutely perfect. Please be aware that this place is hard to find. It has a Spring Garden address, but it's actually in the lobby of an office building that you get to from N. 3rd Street. Also, all of the parking spaces in the lot seem to be numbered/reserved, so park wisely.

Cozy place located in the lobby of 4444. I tried the breakfast sandwich on a biscuit with scrambled…read moreegg and Thai shallot aioli. It was absolutely delicious and probably the best breakfast sandwich I've had in Philly. The biscuits are fresh, made daily, crisp and flaky. The egg wasn't too oily and the cheese was a nice blend. It paired perfectly with the aioli. Service was helpful and friendly. I'll be back to try the cakes and other baked goods.

Everything was absolutely delicious! We got two Phillywide's. One was a bacon, egg, and cheese and…read morethe other was a sausage, egg, and cheese (on everything bagels) with hash browns on the side and a piece of coffee crumb cake. The sandwiches were filling, cheesy, and tasted authentic, and the crumb cake was so delectable that we devoured it before even touching our bagels. The shop itself is such a cozy little spot, with a few seats and a cute book library. I also chatted with the new owners, who were incredibly kind and friendly. So happy for them and their new venture! Brewerytown Bakery will definitely be a staple for us every time we're back in Philly!

The most disgusting bagel and cream cheese I've ever had. The cream cheese was rancid. And I was…read morewith someone else who also confirmed this. Immediately spit it out. I can't believe they even served it. I would honestly dispute it on my credit card if it wasn't $5. Normally I wouldn't go out of my way to leave such a bad review for a small business, but cream cheese being discolored and rancid, there's really no excuse lol. There was nobody in there with me, they weren't busy, and they served me bad food anyway. Gross. I had never heard about this place before, and now I know why

Some of the best baked goods in the City of Philadelphia from the cannolis to the cookies to the…read morebirthday cakes and all the holiday desserts they do in between definitely 5

As soon as you walk in, everyone behind the counter makes you feel like family! I stopped in a few…read moreweeks ago and tried a few things, including a slice of their seasonal cheesecake some cannolis, and their cannoli cookies. Everything was absolutely delicious -some of the best cannolis I've had in Philadelphia! I felt like I was in Europe. It's cozy in there, and there are a few tables for you to dine in, but you're more than welcome to take out as well! If you haven't visited, definitely put it on your list!

I wasn't sure when I would get to visit Rougarou Baking, as it's only open Friday, Saturday and…read moreSunday - and I'm usually in the suburbs on the weekends. However, I was in town today, and thought I would see what this new Queen Village bakery was all about! The bakery, started by a couple, Zach and Paige Wernick, who had extensive baking experience, opened a few months ago. They were both there when I visited. I arrived at 10 on a Friday and they had sold out of several items I was hoping to try (Challah and Cardamom Bun). However, I made the best of the remaining pastries, and tried what was left. I started with the Chocolate Babka - as it has already made a 'reputation' for itself. (When I left the store, I went around the corner to Spread Bagels. The bagel baker's eyes lit up when he saw the babka! He knew it was from Rougarou and said "It's the best!"). I bought a whole babka as opposed to a slice. I'm very selective about my babkas. I like many different 'varieties' - the biggest difference I see among babkas is the layering of chocolate. Some babkas are a 'traditional' version with a moderate layering of chocolate - others, have several layers of chocolate making it denser. Rougarou has a thicker layering - which I believe is the more popular version. The inside had a nice texture, was beautifully marbled, very chocolaty, and I tasted cinnamon! I was surprised as I'd had many cinnamon babkas, but never a chocolate babka with cinnamon! It was braided into the moist loaf, and was an excellent addition. It was a delicious babka! I also got the Coffee Cake; it had been sometime since I had a slice of coffee cake at a bakery. This 'cake' was in the shape of a circle and powdered with sugar. It was a fluffy and tender, and with the crunchy top, was the perfect coffee cake! I could easily have eaten another one. Next up was the Ginger cookie. I have a fondness for these cookies as I love Ginger - especially with sushi! I took a bite into the chewy cookie and immediately tasted the sugar sparkling crust, and then the chewy interior, with just the right amount of spice! There's something special about the 'tang' of ginger in a cookie! Last, but definitely not the least, was the Butter croissant! It was one of the best croissants I've had. It was deeply golden and as flaky as can be on the outside. The inside was so light and airy - you could taste the richness of the butter. I tasted a 'saltiness' in the croissant thinking they may use 'salted butter'. I noted online the bakery uses sea salt in some of their pastries to balance the richness of the butter. It added a savory taste in a way....and while I think I prefer the pastry without the salt, I was intrigued. I was having eggs at the time, and cut the croissant in half and put the egg inside. It was epic! The light taste of the salt made for the best 'breakfast sandwich' I've had in a long time! I will definitely order again-it's unique! While reading about the bakery, there was a note to arrive as early as possible! I'll be sure to be there next time when it opens!! It's a real jewel in Queen Village!

I got here on Friday late morning and some items were already sold out. I got the last slice of…read morebabka. Unfortunately, it was on the dry side. The owners are super nice and welcoming.

Cute and small coffee shop that opens till 8p. We stopped…read morein around 330p and a lot of the pastries were gone. The shop is known for their cinnamon bun, and they serve it warm. They take polaroids of pups that enter the shop and display it across the store. Had their chocolate chip cookie and it was cooked perfectly. Nitro cold brew was creamy

I really love the food here. It's homemade and it's good and done well. The pairing with the hard…read moreworking gelato maker works well. I like how this place decided to open a bit later until 8 PM which works well for this area and establishing prominence- especially for the limited days that they can be open and the neighborhood. Very reasonable to have decent hours on busier days and a good way to build and attract a crowd where other cafes might be closed too early in my opinion. What I now struggle with is the accessibility factor for me. If I see a picture of food I like, if I miss my chance because of distance and schedule (I like to do a lot of activities), it's difficult to ask for one bun that's regularly served that I kept missing for awhile because they would always be sold out. Trying to reserve one by itself didn't feel right but it has been hard to make online communication. I didn't want to make such a big deal about one bun. So, I didn't. I understand it's one bun - so it might be too much to ask. I tried combining one bun with an entire pie order once or twice and this might've made things more confusing unfortunately. However, even when ordering an entire pie in advance, especially one that was made before . It is hard for me to know what is okay to be more than 2 weeks but ?maybe "less than 3-4+ months of ordering. ". I try to be a more than 2 weeks guy kind of thing by default. Sometimes communication in various forms isn't always noticed for a long time and sometimes when I have a long time, I let that time pass by. I understand things may not always be in supply and I am flexible to keep moving the date back to pick up am such and. Such a thing. Being able to pass on that understanding along has not entirely worked out for me. There is a casualness I feel like I have to have that is implied that really feels like a huge schedule disruption conundrum in my life. I don't live next to this cafe. It's much efforT for me to come here. I don't have friends in this particular area. These are all relevant factors for me. I actually feel stressed from this experience now. I got grabbed in by the TooGoodToGos offered at the previous location but maybe they aren't offered now because more money can be made spending time in other tasks and maybe there is not potential significant waste now. But having a concrete plan works for me and I am not always able to have this with things that have been made before. So, if I ever wanted something more custom made, would I be able to communicate that? Would I feel comfortable? I see some others have been able to have special requests from social media. I know I could tend to like to be more particular and to depend on the creator(s) to consult with potentially. I don't want to spend the money that most places would charge for such customizations and I felt this could work as a great option instead in the future. I have a hard time considering this somewhat lower rating for a very local business, but all things considered, I think it's fair for my entire personal set of experiences now. Maybe all of this is a sign that I just like food too much and I need to just move on.

First time at their new physical storefront. Same quality food but a nice facility. There are…read morewaves of people here. When I came in this morning, there were four overly low seats that look nice . The passion fruit pastry has nuts that compliment the passion fruit jam flavoring . I haven't tried the other ones yet because it's too much food for me. There is also plum pastry, apricot pastry, and a grilled corn pastry, The whipped mascarpone cream (I had to google it lol) compliments the pastry well. One of my favorite pastry places although I like Majdal too. The staff is really friendly and tries to have casual, friendly conversations with their customers.

Been meaning to get here and so glad we finally made the journey!…read more Easy enough to find and parking wasn't too bad either. It's a fairly sizeable operation with enough seating and standing room. Even with its size, the lore is deep and the line was out the door when we got in - a solid sign! My wife got a cardamom latte and I ordered their cardamom flat white with oat milk. Both drinks were delicious! We also grabbed their hummus, Jerusalem bagel, the peanut butter and grape jelly cookie, and the best of Philly winner brown butter cookie! The treats were amazing and super filling! Loved the service and the great delicacies available. Looking forward to more adventures here!

I had an amazing chicken club from Cake & Joe for lunch. I set my expectations low as how often…read moredoes a chicken club blow you away. It's a pretty generic lunch sandwich in my opinion. However, this was probably the best one I've ever had. It was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly - juicy with a ton of flavor. Everything was really fresh and my order was ready quickly. The woman working the counter was kind and friendly. They have some indoor and outdoor seating, so I was able to enjoy the sunshine while remarking on how delicious the meal was.

Only had pastries to go here but the pastries were delicious! So delicate and perfectly sweet…read more There is a lot of attention to detail in their pastries - they are works of art. If you've been to A La Mousse, the pastries here seem similar to that - inclusive of tropical flavors, delicious, and beautiful to look at.