When I walked in, the ladies behind the counter welcomed me in and let me know that they'd be right…read morewith me when I was ready to order. I definitely appreciate when people notice you as you walk in. The prices are very reasonable. There were too many items to select from yet I ended up with a simple chocolate croissant that day. It was nice and flaky! I always enjoy a touch of chocolate. The place inside is cute. I like that it's dimly lit. I will be back to try the other amazing looking baked goods.

I stopped here to pass the time while my partner was at his appointment nearby. I grabbed a coffee…read moreand pastry, and I was surprised at how fresh and tasty the pastry was... While the cold brew latte was premade with whole milk, the staff was very upfront that customization with milk alternatives wasn't possible. I was a tad disappointed that the foam took up over half of the cup. For that reason, I'll probably avoid that option next time. The display of the pastries made everything look so appetizing, and the shop itself is quite cute. The staff were friendly, and the seating options, while limited, do offer multiple options for patrons.

I had been wanting to try this place for a while! I was having the biggest chocolate craving and…read morethe double mousse chocolate didn't disappoint! It's rich and creamy. Honestly can't compare it too much... but until this point I've only had think chocolate flour cakes... this doesn't have that "cake" it's mousse... But for one of my first experiences with mousse... wow... let me tell ya... I want to go back and eat it again. The workers are kind, and as I chose to dine in, the server came back several times to check in on me and see if I needed anything! Can't wait to try more items in this world of mousse!

First time visiting Philly and we decided to pop in for a quick treat. There were decent bit of…read morepeople in there but there is seating in the small space. Workers were very polite and efficient. I got the Tangerine Cheesecake because of how pretty it looked- the leaf is not edible and it doesn't really taste of cheesecake per se but it's fine. I took it on the Amtrak and ate it maybe an hour later and it was still holding up well

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.

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!

ICI is one of my favorite dessert cafés. They also have savory pastries. Seating is limited…read more My Favorites: Lavender Latte; Dark Chocolate; Milk & Honey; Matcha; Hazelnut; S'mores Cruffin (seasonal)

Anyone coming to visit Philly MUST treat themselves to a pastry or 7 from Tartes. I understand…read morethis glorious little bakery is celebrating 25 years serving Philadelphians and visitors and oh my goodness these are the absolute best pastries i've ever had! And particularly I'd never had a Canele before (that's the taller, dark brown one in my photo in case you haven't heard of them) and it is a perfect little treat. There's usually a line but they move very quickly as you order from the window, right in the heart of historic Old City. Treat yourself!

If I lived in Philly, I would be inclined to make up an excuse to have a brunch so that I could…read moreorder every dessert and try them all, with help of course. It was very hard trying to decide which ones to order, so I decided on the large crème brulee tart and the lavender pound cake. To say they were both fabulous would be an understatement. The tarte was very rich and decadent and the lavender pound cake tasted exactly as I imagined. I love love lavender and the taste was perfect without being too overbearing. I ordered outside at the window but I am not sure if you are able to order inside. Maybe that is an option if it is raining? Either way, rain, sunshine, snow, sleet, I will be back again.

Cute, quaint bake shop that offered all the sweet treats I needed after a recent lunch. I opted for…read morethe Jewish apple cake (that I later realized had just been made and was still warm). A deliciously husky slice was prepared for me and I devoured it. My husband asked for a recommendation and was directed to the blackberry almond turnover. Almondy, flaky goodness. Baked goods, coffee, outdoor seating. Perfection.

I lived on Rittenhouse Square for a year, and that's when I discovered The Bakeshop, it was a 5…read moreminute walk. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a wonderful bakery so close by. I tried many pastries, but my favorite is still the chocolate babka bun. When I went to The Bakeshop recently, it was in the afternoon and they had sold out of the chocolate babka buns, so I got an orange babka bun with chocolate chips, hoping it would suffice. It didn't, but I'll come back to that. I got a few more items, a double chocolate banana muffin, a peanut butter chocolate scone, and a slice of apple cake. I felt I couldn't write a review without including the chocolate babka bun, so I went back two days later (9 a.m.) and picked one up - while I was there, I got a sticky bun with nuts (which had also sold out) and a plain croissant. Now, I have all these pastries! Let's start with chocolate babka bun, it's easily in the top 5 of my all time favorite pastries. I'm a babka fanatic of sorts - I usually always have a babka in my cupboard and/or freezer. I like them all - from a classic like Russ and Daughters (NYC) which is like a loaf of bread with a little chocolate. Or, the Nutella ganache filled babka at Bread's, which is more like a pastry. The Bakeshop's chocolate babka is somewhere in between - the chocolate glaze and sweet crunch of the bun's exterior, compliments a light and fluffy interior that has chocolate swirls running through it. It truly is an amazing bun! When I first went, as I mentioned above, I got the Orange glazed babka with chocolate chips. This babka was VERY different (as you'll see in the pictures) than the chocolate babka. It was more like a challah with a little orange glaze and a few chocolate chips. The glaze on top was very scarce and there was no swirl inside - just challah bun. Luckily, I like challah, and this bun was a sweeter version, with a hint of orange. I was looking at the scones (which you'll also see in the pictures) and they all looked good - The Bakeshop has some very creative flavors! I was deciding between the Chunky Monkey and the Peanut Butter Chocolate scones, and went with the PBC. It was very tasty, chocolaty with little peanut crunches throughout. I saw an Apple Cake there, and immediately knew what it was, as my mother made the BEST apple cake. I got a slice, knowing the Bakeshop had a high hurdle to meet. Unfortunately, it failed coming close. While the cake itself tasted good, it was way too dense, to the point of being soggy in places. Apple cakes are very moist, that's what makes them so special, but, they're still 'cakes'. I got the Double Chocolate Banana muffin - mostly chocolate with a hint of banana. This is a very dense muffin....very, very chocolaty! I like chocolate, but this was probably a little more than I expected. It was very flavorful and I liked it, but would try something else in the future. The Sticky Bun!! I'm also a sticky bun fanatic - they looked so good on my return visit, I had to get one, and I'm so glad I did! There is always a balance between the amount of dough and 'frosting and swirl' - you don't want too much of either. This bun was balanced perfectly and the cinnamon sugar glaze and swirl throughout was so luscious! It's a must try. Last, but definitely not least, was the plain croissant. After such an assortment above of sweet and decadent pastries, I wanted to see how their croissant was. Sometimes 'less is more', I wanted a plain classic pastry and this croissant was exactly what you would expect from a great bakery. Light, flaky, buttery, and delicious. Well, this was quite a line up of goodies! The Bakeshop is undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in Philadelphia. When (not if) you go, the chocolate babka bun is a MUST, but requires a pickup before 10 or 11 at the latest!

I don't know if you can imagine my joy when I saw the Paris Baguette sign off the main road while…read moreheading to the resort. As a Bay Area foodie, that sight instantly made my day. If you know, you know. The pastries here are absolutely worth the detour--and honestly, wherever I see a Paris Baguette, I do pull over. That includes locations I've visited in Northern California, North Brunswick, New Jersey, Atlanta, Georgia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and even the one here in Charlotte down in Pineville. It's a bit of a drive for me, but when I'm in that area, I always make a point to stop in and pick up a couple of their delicious croissant-donut pastries and marzipan or almond croissants. That's the beauty of this bakery--it's a chain, yes, but the consistency is what keeps me coming back. I have yet to be disappointed. Of course, I had to stop at this Hilton Head location--and I didn't come empty-handed. Food connects people, and bringing pastries to your host is always a winning move. I picked up three different varieties of their famous croissant-donut style pastries (similar to the well-known cronut): * Chocolate * Tiramisu * Mango And I added two large almond croissants that were beautifully filled, flaky, and indulgent. Everything looked fresh, full, and irresistible. The setup inside is easy and efficient. It's self-serve: you grab a tray, line it with parchment, use the tongs, and select whatever catches your eye--from baguettes to cakes to coffee drinks. Checkout was quick, Apple Pay was accepted, and the whole experience felt smooth and well organized. The space was clean, friendly, and inviting, with plenty of outdoor seating. Bottom line: Whenever you see a Paris Baguette on your radar, pull over. It's dependable, delicious, and perfect for picking up pastries to share--or to treat yourself. For me, it's one of those rare places that delivers the same quality every single time, no matter the city--and that kind of consistency is something I truly appreciate as a traveler and lifelong foodie.

While I was in Philadelphia near 1700 Market Street, I stopped by Paris Baguette for a quick treat,…read moreand it ended up being a great choice. The bakery has a really inviting atmosphere, with a wide display of pastries that makes it hard to choose just one thing. Eventually I went with a long cinnamon donut as well as a croissant. Both were incredible. The cinnamon donut was extremely sweet and soft. I thought they did a great job of balancing the sweetness and flavor. The cinnamon donut had all of the characteristics of both a donut and a pastry. The croissant was light, flaky, and buttery, just how you'd want a good croissant to be! Everything tasted fresh, and it was a really nice quick stop whether you're looking for breakfast or just a snack during the day. Paris Baguette is a great spot in the area if you're craving pastries or something sweet, and I'd definitely stop by again next time I'm in Philly.

The service was outstanding - a genuinely thoughtful waitstaff…read more The menu was appreciated and we were not rushed to enjoy both it and conversation. Highlights of the meal - almond trout and seared foie gras. The shrimp in the warm shrimp salad were plump and well dressed but the greens were overdressed in vinegar-based dressing. Bread basket was generously filled with a high quality assortment. Parc earned its high quality reputation!

Location is perfect right across the park and the scene looks like a French street al fresco…read moredining. Food was spectacular starting off with a basket of bread. My only suggestion is they bring out room temperature butter bc the one I got had fridge burn flavor. I started off with a warm shrimp salad - absolutely delish - simple but elevated with lemon beurre sauce and lettuce, a parm shred and roasted tomatoes. I also had the steak frites and it was also very simple but perfect - garlic butter, crispy fries and a perfectly cooked strip steak. My waiter was ok but the real star was the bus boy. He was so kind and attentive.

This place is good! The eclair is yummy but I came for the queen amann and they were completely…read moresold out, sadly. I did buy the hazelnut moose and it was 10x better than the eclair. So if you're wondering why the price was so much higher than the eclair like I was, now you know - because the hazelnut mousse was extremely decadent. The texture and taste was phenomenal. I'll be back to try your queen aman (French: Kouign-Amann) and the reuben croissant!!

I walked into this lovely shop in Narberth after looking for a last minute place to pick up some…read moresweets for a friend's birthday. Not only was I greeted with a warm welcome but the pastries were absolutely delicious. I got two of the lemon tarts, the cheesecake, and the special Swiss roll. I also picked up the Swiss au pan just for funsies and that was delicious. For a wonderful mom and pop type of place, do not miss out on checking them out. I will be heading back to try the macrons next time too! (Sorry I forgot the pictures for the tarts and other baked goods)

I was worried coming here since I saw many reviews saying how they run out of pastries and that it…read morewas very small place. So my expectations were low. Just going to stop by since I was in the area. The bakery is in this shopping center and the parking lot was pretty full when I arrived Sunday afternoon. I agree with the reviewers that this place is small. I felt that I wanted to take my time looking at items but the space felt crowded while looking. Overall they had many options to choose some but there were some empty looking shelves in the far back. I managed to get a few items to try and a slice of cake. There are kiosks to also order drinks. The line was long but moved quickly. The items I tried: Cheesy hot dog: pretty good! very sweet bread with a tiny hot dog. White Chocolate strawberry: delicious strawberry filling. The bun was soft and not overly sweet. Berry bun: I got the very last one! DELISH! The bun of milky, soft and berry filled. My favorite probably. Taro bun: HUGE! Love the taro paste but the bread was alittle off since there was seeds in it. Not loving that texture Tiramisu cheesecake: very good fluffy cheesecake. Would have liked more tiramisu/coffee flavor. Chocolate bun: Another favorite. Very good chocolate fudge on the inside. Wish I bought 10 of theses. Egg tarts: I got the two pack. Wish I got the full box (maybe next time). Flaky buttery crust with sweet egg custard. Also a favorite. Overall everything I got was really good. I also loved that the prices were very affordable ($2-5). The only thing I would add is maybe to have more a description and allergens added to the cards so people with allergies could identify what they can and cannot eat. Cant wait to come back and maybe try one of the drinks :)

The buns were decent but the milk tea was bad…read more I like how they have a constant flow of customers which meant the baked goods were fresh. It was packed, good thing they have a large parking lot. the milk tea on the other hand was using powdered and tasted artificial. the tapiocas were old and soggy. I would avoid at all cost.