The Sugary is an excellent bakery in the Rittenhouse Square area. Best for grab-and-go, their…read moredecadent dessert options are sure to please. I'd recommend the cinnamon rolls! -- The Sugary offers a variety of desserts ranging from cookies, cakes, muffins, and cupcakes. There are also a variety of "birthday/celebration items," like cards and candles. The interior is small, with one table, but very clean and well-decorated. The service is quick and conducive for to-go orders and they accept credit card. As there is only one register, if there is a line, it may take a while. When I was there, I was in and out in about 5 minutes. I ordered the cheesecake, rainbow cookie, and cinnamon roll. These were all so delicious and I'll be back soon for more! The cheesecake was decadent but had depth to its flavor and the crust was thick and solid. I really enjoyed the slice and it was large enough to be shared, so I felt the price was spot on for the value. The rainbow cookie was one of the best I've ever had, with its rich chocolate flavor, and was an elevated version of ones I've had in the past. Lastly, the cinnamon roll was a bit too sweet for me, but otherwise it was what I'd call "a perfect cinnamon roll." Fluffy, cinnamon-forward, and with lots of icing! I'd highly recommend The Sugary for any sweet treat cravings, but only if you have no allergies or dietary restrictions. They offer custom desserts but there is a disclaimer of cross-contamination risk.

Sugary is a cute bite-sized bakery that just opened recently in rittenhouse square…read more If you're coming with a large group, you might not have enough seats for everyone in your party as their insta-worthy seating section only has enough space for 5 people. I opted for their tiramisu as I was drawn to the adorable packaging. And as it turns out, there's more to it than meets the eye since it also tasted pretty good. I liked that it was only subtly sweet and pretty light and creamy. I didn't taste too much coffee rum in it, despite the warning about the alcohol content. This tiny shop closes around 3pm on Sundays, so make sure you go there soon enough in the day so that you can give their delectable sweets a try.

First time trying this place out. Must pickup from the window as the entrance is closed off. and…read moreeating it seems homemade. The heart cookies were sweet but just missing that certain someone to share them with. One of the macaroons was off kilter appearance wise but food wise- I mean it's TooGoodToGo. The taste is fine. Nothing like when Miel existed or the one off of Race St. if it is still there, probably French exquisite in those places. Staff is friendly. The custard like dessert was flavorful and I have no idea what this mash was besides edible and delicious! A local shop a tourist probably won't hit unless they are using TooGoodToGo or reading this review by chance, then maybe.

Picked up a box of 4 cupcakes- birthday cake, red velvet, chocolate vanilla, and chocolate…read morechocolate. The cake was very moist. Favorite was the red velvet. The chocolate cupcakes were both equally good. Very rich and fudgy. Not a huge fan of the birthday cake. It was the sweetest of the 4 and just didn't stand out as much as the other flavors. Personally, I didn't love the sugar crystal rim. It gave the cupcake too much of a crunch. Texture-wise I would have preferred it without. Overall, I enjoyed these cupcakes and would buy again!

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!

I have tried various tarts here and of those the chocolate cream one was my favorite but if you…read morecould get only 1 item, it has to be the coconut macaroons (with and without the chocolate chips) because they are simply too good! The lady (owner?) was a tad rude until we made the payment after which she was very sweet lol

This is one of the best non conformist bake shops and cafes that I have been to in fishtown. The…read morepastries are unique and the drinks are well crafted. The staff is very friendly while working urgently and accurately to fulfill orders to a line that is sometimes out the door. The cafe feels like home with unique art and decor. If you are in north Philly this place is a must try and is my go to cafe in the area.

Great add to the neighborhood!…read more Monstero - loved how it was somewhat sweet but savory at the same time, the tomato sauce was perfect and the ratio of eggplant and the mozzarella was a good balance Virgo's Groove - the spiced peach jam accompanied with fresh peach was absolutely crazy in the best way I understand that the items are unique and creative but in general the prices a bit steep. They also ran out of straws for drinks. We got two Americanos which were smooth and not burnt.

Sweet Box Cupcakes is located in a cute area of Philadelphia. I have been a customer 4 times now…read moreand when I am in the area I try to come back when possible. The The selection of cupcake flavors, and other bakery items is perfect. It is hard to make a decision only because everything looks good. There is not a large amount of items to chose from, it is the perfect amount. My favorite is their chocolate base cakes. They are so good. All their cupcakes are moist and never dry. I do love that they have edible cookie dough, brownies, and cookies. So its like a little for everyone. They have dome seasonal flavors and the basic betty flavors. There is nothing wrong with a basic betty flavor. There are times that I just need a simple chocolate cupcake or a simple take on a chocolate chipp cookie. Their packaging is simple, practical yet cute. Everytime I have been in the staff have been great. They are always warm and inviting. Whenever I ask what a flavor involves, they do not hesitate to inform me. Afterwards you can walk a little further to the corner and get a drink down at a little coffee shop and enjoy your goodies inside.

Sweet Box is SO good! So many fun flavors and styles to choose from. The team is incredibly…read morefriendly and everything is fresh and flavorful. Sometimes a cupcake can be OVERLY Sweet, but most of the ones I've tried from Sweet Box are just right. The price is a little steep, but it's worth it to support a small biz, especially one as great as Sweet Box.

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.

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!

Got some cupcakes delivered from here. Good packaging and frosting, but the cake itself is kind of…read morelike light sponge nothingness. Could use a lot more flavor, texture, or something. The cupcakes are small as heck and I'd say that they are not as good as store bought. The one I loved was the strawberry with buttercream. The cake was a pink with a little more flavor, and the frosting wasn't cream cheese but a light buttercream topped with a cute lil strawberry. It was the only good one in the order!

Very light cupcake (lemon) that left me wanting another. The packaging is very sturdy so the icing…read moreswirl stayed pristine. Would make a nice gift to bring along to share with friends.