A really amazing family owned bakery with affordable baked goods, ample seating, and very friendly staff. Got several items and a coffee and was even given some freebies. Overall has the perfect chill vibe perfect for catching up with friends. Would highly recommend. read more

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This Korean bakery is my favorite over Tous Les Jous and Paris Baguet. The pastries taste better and the price is lower.

What a delightful place! You pick out your pastries from a long table and then sit at another table and drink coffee and eat your selections. The baked goods I got--an amazing, light, salty-sweet bread--maybe a pretzel bread of some sort? Or a cross between a pretzel bread and a challah? Almost like a popover? was warm and just out of the oven; a twisted cruller sprinkled with large crystal sugar; and a small, egg-sized vanilla cream doughnut, were all light, buttery, and absolutely delicious. The young man who waited on me was warm and friendly and helped me pick the things out. Definitely worth a trip out of your way--would be a great place to meet for a lazy weekend hang with friends. One of the many great pastry shops of Philadelphia. Try it! Yay! read more

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Very good Korean bakery. Better than Paris baguette or tous les jours. It's a hole in the wall spot on cheltenham ave. All breads are baked in house and you can tell they love the regular customers. I've been coming here like the past 10 years occasionally. I would recommend for your sweet treats! read more

I ordered birthday cake on Saturday evening for pick up on sunday morning. They are close on sunday but open til 10am for pick up only. 9" fruit cake with mango whip cream for serving 6 was $35, and they gave me some bread as complimentary Place is clean and quality of bread is always good Only thing is that i wish they had some example of cakes on websites or something for customers to see and choose from read more

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Came in 30 mins before they were closing and there was still a decent amount of baked goods left. There were a few samples put out for you to try which was great because there was a lot of new breads I've never seen before! We ended up grabbing 3 things to try. Everything we got was delicious. The guy working there was super friendly and nice. There was plenty of seating if you wanted to have your pastry and coffee there. Definitely recommend this bakery if you're in the area. read more

Sol Levante Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Service is great, bakery is clean with plenty of seating in the cafe area We got a variety of goodies (about $100 worth) to take to a celebration given the great reviews. We were disappointed though -- some of the breads and buns were stale. The cream puff and the chocolate croissant were a hit but the castella cake, red bean, fresh fruit and crème croissant, almond cake, strawberry cream cake, even the mochi bread were not that good. Really disappointed given the higher price tag per item. read more

Sol Levante Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

The food is delicious, the atmosphere is fantastic and the drinks are wonderful. Highly recommend for anyone in the area.

The desserts are great. Nice and fresh always. The staff is courteous and always willing to help. They have seating and coffee. So it is a great place to go to for bakery goods and great staff. read more

The pastries are amazing, Service is great and the Ambiance is the perfect for me and my friends. I love the Hotdog Donut and the hot tea. When I sit here and use my laptop, I see so many people coming in and out! Park right inftont. Yummy!!!! read more

In love with this bakery! I just moved to the area and was so excited to see Sol Levante in my Yelp! search for "Asian bakery". My boyfriend and I love Asian-style breads and cakes, and we tend to crave them several times a month. I've already visited this bakery twice since I moved close by about 2 weeks ago. I had patbingsu (shaved ice) on my first visit and picked up a mango birthday cake on my second visit. Both the shaved ice and cake were sooo delicious, light, and refreshing! The small patbingsu serving is actually hugeee, and it's topped with fruits, condensed milk, and in-house mochi with red bean paste. It's not too sweet or heavy at all, and it's perfect for beating the summer heat or just to please a sweet tooth! As for the mango cake, it's seriously amazing. The cake was decorated with fresh fruits, and even came beautifully boxed and with candles. I opted for a small cake this time since my party of 4 planned to pig out at an AYCE Brazilian BBQ place earlier in the day. The steakhouse also had a dessert buffet, so we didn't think we'd end up craving much cake after. I was wrong--every single person wanted a second slice and I regretted not ordering a size up. When I picked up the cake, I received a few complimentary breads to try. What a warm welcome to the area and bakery! My boyfriend and I tried the breads the next day and each of them was unique in flavor, aromatic, and sooo soft still. I am already thinking about which cake to order next, and can't wait to try all the different types of pastries Sol Levante has to offer. The owners at this bakery are so genuinely kind and friendly, and anyone can easily tell this bakery is a passion business just by stepping foot into it. I'll be back soon, Sol Levante! read more

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The pastries are soooo good. Not too sweet. Strong drip coffee. Super friendly , will be back read more

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Truly a hidden gem. Maybe not as many fancy options as Paris Baguette, but quality just as good and cheaper. You even get to sample a few things unlike at Paris. More spacious cafe too as it is off the beaten path. Seems family run. Worth visiting repeatedly if you can. read more

I just got off my night shift and I was hungry for some breakfast. Decided to scope out local bakeries on my route home and see what my options were. This bakery is only 7 minutes from Einstein Medical Center and easily accessible from Cheltenham Drive. Once I saw the picture of the decadent croissant filled with whip cream and strawberries I was SOLD. Seeing as the bakery name was not in English I assumed that the bakery was French or European. Upon entry I immediately noticed large tables with rows of atypical shaped pastries with little cards listing the item in English and another description with Asian characters. I assumed Korean since a lot of the breads and pastries listed mung beans but I didn't see any signs listing these were Korean style pastries. I tried to ask the very nice lady ringing me up but she didn't understand my question, and I did want to ask if these were Korean and insult her if they were not. Long story short, Yelp reviews thankfully confirmed these are Korean style pastries! I am all about trying new authentic ethnic foods, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this hidden gem in a dull, uninspiring strip mall I pass by multiple times a day! The rice balls filled with cream are my favorite item I've tried so far. Like a fried donut filled with a slightly sweet paste. Freaking delicious. The Rice ball with mung bean paste (I assume), was our least favorite item so far. It's probably an acquired taste for mung bean delicacies! Highly encourage everyone in the Cheltenham area to check this place out! The oblong white and brown pastry tasted like coconut angel food cake. We like that one too. Just slightly sweet and as light as a cloud! It would be so good as a summer dessert as a sub for strawberry short bread! The croissant with whip cream and berries was huge and the berries very fresh. The whip cream was the perfect sweetness. It was huge and filling for only being $3!!! The owner also gifted me a plain croissant and little round pastry with raisins and walnuts. Not typically a fan of walnuts and raisins so I probably never would have bought this on my own!!! However it was absolutely amazing!!! Dense and heavy almost like a scone but moister and sweeter! I would definitely purchase this pastry in the future. A perfect pastry to go with a cup of coffee or tea. After I try the other items I purchased I will post pics and update my review. Hoping to make a stop to try their coffee on my way to work one of these days! read more

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A most delicious mango cake I ever had! Plus I got some pastries, they were all yummy. Next time I will attached the pictures.

I absolutely love this place. I'm so glad they've finally reopened after the place next door fell down making them have to close up shop. They have the most delicious items and never disappoint. If you like Paris Baguette you'll LOVE Sol Levante. They have a few similar treats but overall 3-4x the inventory of bakery items, REASONABLE prices (Paris Baguette is annoyingly overpriced), and it's a local business. Overall I personally love knowing my dollar is going towards a family as opposed to a chain. Especially a business with such super warm hospitality. Every time I've gone I stop for one treat and end up getting at least a few items because of all the variety calling my name. They also always give a free item (or 2 or 3) when you get multiple things. It's truly a great experience and I hope to see more people coming by. Great local bakery I only wish I had more photos ... but usually the items are too good to wait as you can see from the one I've included read more

Sol Levante Bakery - Enjoying a delicious ham & cheese sandwich from Sol Levante - Bakeries Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Shaved ice is awesome. They use fresh fruit with no added sugar. Portion is big. It is good for at least two people. read more

Sol Levante Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

Absolutely loved this place from the cozy environment I could definitely see myself coming back and working in, to the rows of delicious baked goods, to the kind service we received! Ordered bingsu (shaved ice) with a friend; it was delicious and unexpectedly came topped with lots of fruit and had some really good mochi perfect with the red bean paste. Definitely coming back! read more

Sol Levante Bakery - Regular sized red bean shaved ice - Bakeries Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

This Korean bakery is better than its chain competitors (you know who I'm talking about, see the other reviews) -- in taste And price. Can't beat that. Got a croquette, coffee bread, tapioca green tea bread, and red bean donut. Everything was tasty and fresh and enjoyed. Workers are very friendly, too, and it's clear they're taking covid precautions. read more

Excellent bakery! Everything is top notch and always very fresh! Love the owner and staff! Thank you! read more

This place is an absolute hidden gem of a bakery! The owners are very friendly, and everything I've bought there has been delicious. My favorites are the pastries with corn cheese on top, which are fantastic to eat warmed up for breakfast. The cream bread is also to die for. Paris Baguette is fine, but Sol Levante is where it's at for my money. read more

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They had a wonderful assortment of all sorts of savory and sweet pastries! We bought lots, but will need to come back many more times to be able to try lots more of their huge assortment. Very nice and great customer service too. read more

What a nice bakery! So beautiful and inviting when you walk in and see the baked goods and desserts delightfully displayed. It was nice to peruse and read what each item was. They have quite an assortment. Although I was blindly choosing, almost everything looked good. I went with my eye and chose twisted rice donut. I was recommended the cream cheese roll and cake. The rice donut was pretty good and to my liking; the cheese roll was good but takes some getting used to; the cake was too simple and plain with a hint of sweetness. I came here after someone gave me a croissant with cream and fruit inside. It was really good--I recommend that. It's a nice and comfortable place to sit and relax, do work or enjoy your baked goods with a hot beverage. read more

Very nice staff, family owned bakery and great service. Owner always gives you couple extra pastries to try with the purchase. Plenty of choices to choose from and we love their seasonal Korean Shaved ice! read more

I wish I could give more stars !! Very unassuming from the outside and so surprising when you walk in ! So many delicious treats it's so hard to pick one ! Chris (very personable and friendly) was so helpful ! Love everything we tried - not too sweet, soft and fluffy , everything you dream of in a treat! Will be a favorite stop to pick up desserts! read more

My favorite bakery! Currently we get all our pastries and baked goods from here, love this place. The cakes are fantastic too. Highly recommend if you are in the NW Philly area. read more

Went here to get a birthday cake! They were so sweet and even gave me pastries for free! The cake they gave me came with candles and a knife too, how can you beat that kind of service? Looks so beautiful, all I asked was for a name on it, but they decorated it so beautifully. The pastries were delicious. Love this place will 100% be back. read more

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This bakery is my favorite and such a local gem. It may not get as much press or attention as Paris baguette or cafe bene but it's just as good if not better. It surpasses all other Korean bakeries not only bc of their breads and pastries but because their staff is SO nice. They greet literally every customer that comes through the doors and generously give free breads when you buy some. I came with my parents and grandmother and it was so sweet how they gave my grandma a few extra breads to take home. My coworker who lives close by also said they gave him some mocha bread for free because he said he had never had it before. They even sliced our loaves when we asked them if they could after we bought them. The staff are just so nice here and the place itself is really cozy. Would definitely recommend a classic red bean bread (patbang), chestnut bread, castella, and chestnut bread (my favorites). But honestly just buy whatever catches your eye :) also get the shaved ice (patbingsu) during the summer, it's the best on a hot day!! read more

Sol Levante Bakery - patbingsu - Bakeries Near Me - Cheltenham, Pennsylvania

The customer service here is amazing. The pastries and coffee are good. Wound definitely go back.

It's no secret that Korean cakes are just superior to the super dense and super sweet American sheet cakes. What is a secret tho, is that the sweet potato cake here ("goh-goh-ma cake") is superior to all other Korean cakes. read more

I was looking for places I could get a fruitcake for my brother's birthday that didn't have the price tag of Paris baguette. I found this place on Apple Maps and the reviews looked good so I decided to give it a try. The service was amazing and the guy working was super sweet. I got the mango cake which was beautifully decorated on the spot with extremely fresh fruit. The lady at the counter also gave me a couple free pastries! My only critique is that the cake itself was a little bit dry but other than that, my family loved it! read more

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If you're familiar with this area known for Asian bakeries and haven't been here yet, you are truly missing out. Sol Levante is much a smaller family owned bakery, and is much tastier than the bigger, more well-known ones in this neighborhood. I find it to be much more welcoming too. First of all, the smell grabs you when you walk in! Oh my goodness! Fresh baked deliciousness!! Insane! It's the same as the other bakeries in the sense that you grab your tray at the beginning, peruse the aisles, use tongs to self-serve your goodies, then pay at the counter. This space however has a couch and small bistro tables and gives less of a sterile chain feel, and more of a small cafe vibe. I've purchased their French macaron multi pack which I was a little weary about buying them pre packed but hubs assured me they were super fresh and light. The only thing with these he said is, each flavor kind of rubs off onto the others. He still enjoyed them very much. My girls who I have taken here as an after school treat have tried the flaky buttery croissant, the almond toast and the mini sesame buns, to name a few. All were very well liked but those sesame buns were definitely a favorite! My personal favorite however is the fried walnuts!! Amazing!! So amazing! So, so amazing! I stop by sometimes in the am when the place is empty just for an iced coffee which I find to be a better cup than that one real popular chain. The service is always friendly even to those of us who don't speak their language. The cashier ALWAYS hands us a complimentary sample of a new pastry to try when we purchase one! Such a great idea because I don't know that I would've tried those walnuts I adore if he hadn't given them to me first. They have so many good classic options....Sesame rice cake, mocha tapioca cake, green tea tapioca bread. Fresh cream toast. They also have shaved ice topped with fresh fruit I've been dying to try with my girls! A great hidden shop in Cheltenham located just down the road from H Mart! Not to be missed. read more

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They have very yummy baked goods and cakes! Their pastries and cakes are not overly sweet and they have a wide selection you can try. Everything is nicely laid out and accompanied by signs indicating what each pastry is. There are samples you can try. I got a sweet potato cake for my friend's birthday. It came with candles, plastic cake knife, and chocolate sign with "happy birthday " written on it by request. The girl working there didn't know, but she really made my day by giving me a couple free pastries on the house after a rough time looking for parking at the Hmart beforehand. That was the icing on top with my experience there. I will definitely come back to try more of their delicious goodies. read more

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I was visiting in the area and ran up on this place. Nice atmosphere and the service was good. Pastries was good, reminded me of 85 degree bakery from home. Next time I am in the area will be sure and stop in. read more

Great place to hang out with friends/family or get a small snack to eat on the go. Extremely nice owners and workers. They are always super helpful and polite. Their breads and pastries are delicious and very affordable. The atmosphere of the bakery is very cute and warm. Definitely a great place to study or get some time to yourself. Their cakes are also very yummy, affordable, and they decorate them very nicely. For sure a place to check out if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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On my way to work suddenly decided that I needed some sweet treats. Found this amazing little bakery just minutes from work. Decided to get a cake and something else that looked absolutely delicious! The woman behind the counter was amazing! She was so sweet and before she gave me the cake she putput this beautiful fruit arrangement on top. I cannot wait to taste all of the things that I got! Additionally, before I left she gave me a few FREE sweet treats to try! Haven't tasted a thing but I'm already planning my next trip back! read more

Delightful ambiance, the food is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced, and the staff member I spoke with was super helpful and friendly. read more

I am grateful to have discovered this bakery through a friend. It's clean and fresh. There are so many options to choose from. I tried a couple of their pastries. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. They were open to sit in and there is parking in front of the bakery. Next time I go, I will try their cakes since they looked really good as well. Thank you, Sol Levante, for really good and reasonably-priced baked goods! read more

Love this little place! My favorite is anything with that light fluffy whipped cream. So delish! I crave the baked goods from here and try to stop in whenever I'm in the area. read more

This place is SO CUTE, i've had their sweets before and they're really good, definitely recommend the red bean paste bread, it's super soft !! Upon walking in and inspecting the goodies, you can tell that everyone there puts a lot of effort into their craft; this place has a very calm and comforting vibe, essentially the ideal studying environment, the staff is also very nice and respectful, you should definitely make a stop by !! read more