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    4.4 (112 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Retna S.

    The pastries here are excellent. The croissants are crunchy and buttery. I had the chocolate cake. It's not a regular cake. They make it exquisite by layering it with dense chocolate mousse. Decadent chocolate but not too heavy. Too pretty to eat. Highly recommended

    Anjoli F.

    Amazing. Just, amazing. Can't wait to return! Everything looked amazing but I only had appetite for one treat so of course I tried the one with an egg. Looking forward to going back and trying new things and their coffee!

    Deirdre C.

    Since we both had a weekday off we decided to come here on a Wednesday morning. Street parking which we were aware of. We got lucky finding a spot right in the corner! We walked around almost the entire building before finding the correct entrance but now we know where it is! I'll admit I was very overwhelmed when we walked in because we were in line and had no idea what we wanted. So I quickly ordered two items (almond croissant and an apple item, maybe a caramel apple bun) and my boyfriend picked a croissant and a small basque cheesecake. They don't serve coffee so we decided to get our items to go. I was told later by a friend that there is a small coffee shop right next door but they were closed for the holidays. I definitely want to go back when we can get coffee then go in and get something to eat so we can sit and relax there. The almond croissant was amazing (I haven't had my other item yet but I have a feeling it's going to be wonderful!)!

    Left lemon tart and double chocolate pain au chocolat. Right fall curried squash danish, caramelized onion danish, and jammy egg & shatta
    Rosa Z.

    My friend and I went to Machine Shop this past weekend. I ordered savory pastries (jammy egg + shatta, caramelized onion danish, and fall curried squash danish (seasonal flavor, I believe). Even though I usually don't like runny or jammy eggs (I tend to like my eggs fully cooked), the flaky pastry, cheese, and jammy egg complemented each other well. I thought the fall curried squash danish was okay. It wasn't amazing and it wasn't bad, but I would not order it again (due to the price point and overall taste). I saved the best for last though. When I tried the caramelized onion, I loved how they kept the onion's original shape and rings in the caramelized onion tart. Because it was caramelized, bits of the tart got stuck in the molars of my teeth but it was a small price to pay. My friend, on the other hand, ordered the lemon tart (with the torched meringue) and the double chocolate pain au chocolat. Luckily, my friend let me a try a bite of their sweet desserts. I liked how the lemon tart had three different textures (lemon filling, crust, and meringue). When I tried a little of the double chocolate pain au chocolat, I could tell that the chocolate inside the pastry was high quality. Overall, I preferred the savory pastries over the sweet ones. The staff was quite friendly and at first, the carmelized onion tarts were not displayed so I thought they ran out, but one of the workers heard my slight surprise and my complaint and they told me that the carmelized onion tarts would be coming out shortly. The only reason I rated Machine Shop 4/5 stars, rather than 5/5 stars was because I feel like the desserts are quite overpriced compared to the small sizes of the pastries and, in general, I'm not a big fan of their sweet desserts (which is a majority of their menu). I find the sweets too rich, for my taste.

    almond croissant
    Elaine T.

    Really really good pastries! Long line so you might want to get there early but overall it is delicious and lots of pastry options! I believe they do run out but they seem to continuously bake and bring out more stuff.

    Nectarine tart
    Jae J.

    Went in on a busy Sunday morning to great service and an assortment of goodness. I opted to get 6 pastries/baked goods and enjoyed them all. The jammy egg and caramelized onion tart were my favorites and I would definitely go back just for those. I wanted to try the fig + walnut tart, but that seems to be a big seller because I only saw the large one left. Next time for sure! The service was great and I did like that they underpromised and over delivered on the timeline for when the caramelized onion tart would be cooled and it was brought right out to me.

    Fig tart
    Eileen Z.

    Not sure how often they change the menu but everything was different since the last time I was here. Came on a weekend midday this time and there was a decent line, but it was also snowing outside. Pastries delicious as always

    Lana S.

    First off I was very confused trying to figure out where the entrance was to this building. Luckily I looked up some reviews and figure it out. I arrived a few mins after they opened the bakery and there was already a line! The line does move fairly quickly and the employees were loading the latest baked goods. This place smelled AMAZING. I wanted to try everything ofcourse but this time only tried 4 items. For cold items I got the lemon tart (AMAZING...the tart and the sweet together made my taste buds dance!), the chocolate cake (for rich and dark chocolate notes very very good). I also got a small coffee cake (my husband and daughter finished this one up immediately once I came home with it haha) and the zucchini tart that just came out of the oven. The zucchini tart was beautiful, savory and also super delicious. Im already plotting a trip back when Im in the area haha. 5/5 stars

    Blood Orange and Marcona Tarts
    Chi C.

    This bakery is among the city's finest. Located on the first floor of the Bok Building in South Philly, it provides freshly-baked pastries, desserts, and foods during the morning and afternoon period. Their menu of baked goods changes every month, and often provides specials on weekends. I loved my cara cara croissant, which was super flaky and meshed great with the citrus hints and creme inside. Unfortunately I forgot the name of the other item, but its runny egg also made for a delicious bite. Because I typically take SEPTA and walk to the building, do note that parking will be limited since it's located in a predominantly residential neighborhood. The lines will get busy on weekends and near closing, but the shop is definitely worth the wait! There is shared seating with an adjacent coffee shop on the same floor, and you can also browse at local business around the building when their hours overlap.

    Fig tart, brassica + smoked cheddar danish, tomato bread, kouign amann, & stone fruit danish
    Faith C.

    Everything was delish!!!!! Came around 11:30AM on a Sunday and unfortunately three things we wanted to order were already sold out Including the jammy egg which made me so sad bc I really wanted to try. Kouign amann was my fave--so flaky delicious!!!

    Goat Cheese Croissant
    Sharvani M.

    Have heard sooo much about Machine Shop being one of the best bakeries in Philly - on a chilly-ish Saturday morning in the fall, we tried out their breakfast pastries and coffee and were pretty impressed. Of course there was a line, but it went by pretty quickly; Machine Shop has nailed their ordering system to be efficient. However, the menu we saw on their Instagram was out of date with their in-person menu that day - not a huge deal, but there was a savory pastry we didn't get to try. We did share the goat cheese-stuffed croissants, pain au chocolat, and orange cardamon morning bun. The croissants were super flaky and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside - the goat cheese was a delicious addition. Both sweet pastries were also good, though I've had similar or better versions at other Philly shops. The vibes were really fun, with kids and families hanging out in the limited seating spaces. If you go, I would recommend tag-teaming coffee and pastries with a friend (there is a separate line for both) and looking at the menu and Instagram pictures ahead of time so you have an idea of what you want before getting to the counter. Yum!

    Jasmine M.

    An absolutely incredible bakery in Philadelphia! It's in the Bok building. They seem to change their menu every month and have a variety of fresh baked goods including specials on the weekend. As a vegetarian, I love savory pastries and machine shop delivers! The mushroom one and the spinach and cheese one were both incredible! We also got the orange cardamom bun- HIGHLY recommend one of the best I had. The twice baked almond croissant wasn't my favorite but the almond filling was good- was just wanting more! The service was kind and they helped us choose during our first time there. The seating is nice inside with high ceilings and plenty of tables! You can get a coffee from the nearby shop and enjoy it with your pastries.

    Sharika M.

    Machine Shop serves some of the best pastries in all of Philadelphia. They are nestled in a repurposed school building. The staff is always incredibly nice. In addition to pastries, they make some of the best breads the city has to offer. Every single pastry and bread is exceptional, you will not be disappointed. As someone who comes here often, I can attest to this and won't break down what I've tried because it is all fantastic! I love how so much natural light comes in from the glass garage revolving door. Also, read this Philadelphia Inquirer Food article about the owner and her love story with Yellow Cafe's owner. Frosting on the cake, so sweet! If you're in DC, check out Yellow Cafe. https://www.inquirer.com/food/machine-shop-yellow-emily-riddell-michael-rafidi-20250211.html?srsltid=AfmBOopvXxhGDbxXKsM2QJ2JQZqhsMBpVG1WPy8gVBThN0ca8T0tDypv

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