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Haegele’s Bakery

4.7 (72 reviews)
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Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Butter cake (sorry I couldn't wait)

I used to visit my grandparents in Philly for the summer they would always have a butter cake or 3 waiting for us. We loved it then the bakery shut down and nobody made it. This trip to Philly I wanted a butter cake I called a few other bakery's and found Haegele's bakery but they were closed for the New Year we called first thing the next morning and they had ONE left the nice lady held it for us. When we arrived it was a cute bakery with LOTS of good stuff to eat and very nice staff who even offered to cute the cake for us so we could eat it in the car. When we go back to Philly I will be stopping buy. Oh the cinnamon rolls were AMAZING as well.

Gerald S.

Haegele's Bakery is a real deal German dough and oven master in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia. It sits on the first floor of a row house at the corner of Barnett and Erdrick Streets in Mayfair. Although the retail shop is small, with display cases in front and bread shelving behind the sales space for the white clad family workers, the variety of breads, pastries, cookies and cakes are pretty enormous. Even when I arrived late in the morning, and they were sold out of their most popular items, I was able to score some fantastic examples of their craftsmanship. I grabbed a couple of Bavarian Cream filled donuts, with excess white cream exuding from all angles. They were light textured with a lovely mild sweetness that was instantly addictive. The perfect companion to fresh brewed java. I saw bricks of pound cake on a high shelf and inquired about the orange colored variety sitting among the white and brown frosted beauties that reminded of another famous local baker. I had never imaged Orange Pound Cake with Orange frosting was a thing, but learning that it was, and that it tasted like a creamsicle, I got excited and asked for a half brick. I shared slices of it at home last night with my love. It was also stupendous! It was moist, rich and true to its advertised flavor of orange cream. Should have gone with the whole one. Finally, a Garlic Twist Loaf came home with me. It looked like challah with roast garlic nibs on top. I cut off a chunk, spread butter on both exposed surfaces and lay two slices of imported swiss on top. Simple cheese sammy, but it all went well together with the bread freshly baked and the dairy adding its wholesome touch. Liked it a lot. I was too late for their rolls, round donuts and brownies, but rest assured, I will return earlier in the day to get my hands on them before they sell out. Haegele's is a classic Philadelphia institution that demands your attention and will please both your buds and sense of adventure about the many cool neighborhoods of this great city.

a wedding cake
Colleen H.

I'm happily married into the Haegele Family! Pictured is a beautiful and delicious pound cake with buttercream wedding cake made with extra love by my husband, Joshua. The flowers were provided by our florist! Guests went back for second/third slices. You cannot go wrong with any selection in the store. I highly suggest trying something new at every visit!! My favorite- cinnamon crullers!

a variety of pastries
Wendy C.

Notes: (1) CASH ONLY (2) Street parking in narrow streets. Came here in the morning to pick up some donuts as I was tired of getting dunkin. I didn't think it would be much of a difference but I was so wrong. The donuts here are so fresh and delicious! I got a variety of donuts and danish for $1.50 each which is reasonably priced. I had the jelly donut and the apple danish and by far, it was the best jelly donut that I've had! They had a variety of treats from cookies to cakes. Definitely recommend trying this place out.

a variety of baked goods
Vincent G.

If you are on a hunt for solid pastries and desserts in northeast philly, don't overlook Haegeles. I personally measure pastry shops of jelly donuts (if they have them,) and they lived up to my expectations. They have a true, seedy jelly - tastes fresh & great ratio. I wish they had granulated sugar, but the powdered sugar was actually pretty light still and didnt take away form the jelly itself too much. I had an assortment of pastries though, and everything was solid! You can't go wrong. They do speciality & seasonal cakes. It is only street parking, so be prepared to circle the block if necessary. Would definitely go back!

Banana cream pie
A B.

This gem has been around since 1930. It's a corner rowhome and it's in pristine condition. It's the sweetest, coziest bakery I've ever been to and will definitely return. They are known for their butter cakes and German pastries. The lemon meringue pie is PHENOMENAL! It's more like a curd consistency. The crullers and jelly donuts are must too. I can't wait to try the chocolate chip pound cake next. Please note it's cash only. You can also order ahead if you want something specific.

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Tom R.

My husband wanted a Yule Log Cake for Christmas Dinner and Haegele's was recommended. Fantastic cake and friendly shop Yeah will be back

A piece of Washington Cake - yum!
PA S.

Old (since 1930), clean, authentic bakery that puts your orders inside of a classic, white, sturdy paper box, and then they securewith string fed from a hanging steel canister. Excellent butter cake, Washington cake, etc.

Peach Crumb--Looks amazing! It was a Thanksgiving gift that I can't wait for my family to taste!

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The bakery is amazing and the service is quick. The employees are amazing and always smiling

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Cream donuts are heaven, sticky buns are great too, I haven't tried much else. Cash only.

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Wonderful bakery and service!!! My family has been getting our cakes here at Haegele's for decades now!!!

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The bakery has been around forever is a neighborhood staple. They are George Washington cake is to die for!

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This place keeps my jeans fitting tight. My favorite bakery the best coconut macaroons and donuts I've ever had!

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I'm glad I stopped by here. Came here for a weekend trip. I decided to take a pause on my strict…read moreketo diet for this trip so I wanted to make sure I had some fine pastries in my tummy. Place was nice and bright. Plenty of seating. So many things looked tasty but I got two pain aux raisins, an eclair, a merveilleux, and 4 mini choux pastries (2 for $1). The total came to $24. Pain aux raisin was good but not the best I've ever had. Would have liked them to be slightly thicker and crispier. Plenty of raisins though. Crème pâtissière was fantastic. Eclair was thin and dainty. I got this for my son as a safe bet. I tried a piece and I was so delighted to find it was filled with a chocolate pudding type of filling. The mini choux pastries were an impulse buy. I got enough for everyone in the car ride home to try. Delicious and delicate one bite treat. The merveilleux was a blind buy. Read a review that raved about it so I gave it a try. I didn't even know what to expect. It's crispy meringue covered in cream and crushed speculoos cookies. It's so heavenly! 2/3 of us liked the merveilleux the best and one of us liked the pain aux raisin the best. Come here if you're looking for something really special

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