Gold standard as far as pound cake goes. It doesn't get better than a buttery, moist, delightful slice of their pound cake. I prefer the regular with vanilla icing. They make a lot of treats. Their butter cookies with cherry and raspberry are intense. Not too sugar sweet but the balance of butter and sweetness is on point. Same with their crumb danish. Buttery flavor from the crumb, soft, fresh and just enough sugar to match. I'll admit I wasn't a big fan of their choc chip. They were too sweet and took away from the choc chips. Haven't had their donuts so I'll have to try sometime. Masterclass of baking otherwise. I've been coming here for years and I know so many that grew up on their stuff and had wedding cakes made here. It's fall so if you like pumpkin spices or ginger snaps their molasses cookies are chewy and will give you a bit of both. The folks inside are always ready to help you and quick to get you what you need. The inside is a simple clean humble bakery with lots of display cases packed with goodies. If you time it right parking on the street is easy. I'm usually visiting around 11am so I miss the morning rush. An institution in Philadelphia. Thanks guys!!! read more

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This is a neighborhood privilege to grab a stocks poundcake ! It's definitely Port Richmond proud! The next birthday cake you can buy! And get there early too.. bc everyone knows that they will literally ruin out! What are you doing with your life if you haven't been to Stocks Bakery!? ;) read more

Updated review: All I can say is this bakery is the King of pound cake and cookies. Picked up my sister's birthday cake my mom ordered a few days ago. The drive down was easy, not too much traffic which was good. In the distance we could see the building and me and my mom both got excited. We are freaks for cakes and sweets and we were already talking about what other goodies we plan to buy when we get there. As soon as we stepped foot in the Bakery- we were hit with the sweet scents of cakes, pies, cookies, donuts, butter cakes and other goodies. Man oh man what a wonderful smell. It was packed with patrons buying their sweets for the day/weekend. We only waited a few minutes before we were helped and greeted by a sweet smile. The workers there do an awesome job with getting the lines down and still have a smile on their face as the place gets busier and busier. (I love that about Stocks- service is always great). We picked up our cake and ended up getting a few donuts cause I never had them from there before, we got a couple danish's, and a butter cake plus a half a pound of cookies including both butter and sugar with sprinkles and cherries, jelly and chocolate with walnut and molasses crunch which were like ginger snaps/spiced wafers. We ended up spending a pretty good amount of money but it was really worth it. If you are ever in this area- you must stop in and grab some goodies to take home. It will not disappoint. This bakery has been consistent with the taste for years and years and I honestly been coming for over 30 years and still love it. It's an old time charm that I hope stays around forever. If the neighborhood continues to change I hope the one thing that stays the same is Stocks bakery. 5 stars across the board for Stocks. read more

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Stock's Bakery is a must visit if you love traditional baked goods done right. Their pound cake is incredibly moist, rich, and buttery with that homemade taste that keeps people coming back year after year. The texture is perfect and the flavor is simple in the best way. Everything feels nostalgic and comforting, like the kind of bakery that has been making people happy for generations. You can tell they focus on quality and consistency instead of trends, and that is what makes this place special. If you appreciate classic desserts that never go out of style, Stock's Bakery is definitely worth the visit. A true Philadelphia staple. read more

Anytime I can stop by Stocks I will. Their pound cake is the very best I've ever eatten. I buy a brick every chance I get and store slices in the freezer. Their cookies are so good too! read more

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Stock's is one of my family's favorites. We love how the pound cake is consistently good every time. We recently tried their donuts and sticky buns. Wow they were OUT of this world, like AMAZING. The place has such great prices for what you are getting. Staff are friendly. Only complaint is cash only but that won't keep me from going back! read more

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Finally got the chance to step foot in here today. What the hell was I waiting for? The biggest surprise... the cookies are every bit as good as the legendary pound cake. read more

Stocks is the best neighborhood bakery! It has the old school vibe. The staff are helpful and nice. The pound cake is famous throughout the Philly area. If your family is from the Riverwards, this cake is at every party! It is delicious. While pound cake may be their claim to fame, the molasses cookies are a special fall treat. At $10/lb it is a good deal! The lemon meringue pie is also delicious with a creamy lemon filling. The meringue to lemon filling ratio is perfect! So go for the pound cake but check out the other goodies too! read more

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I ordered a pound cake for a very picky individual and let me tell you, when I asked how it was the picky person said honestly it was pretty darn good. So yes I will be back. read more

Always delicious! The pound cake is the best in the world. Service is helpful and the place is very clean.

Best place ever for their renowned pound cake and pastries. My first purchase was in 1965 my wedding cake and since then been a loyal customer read more

I will never not sing the praises of Stocks Bakery. I genuinely don't know how they make such delicious poundcakes, and the icing ties it all together. We never miss the opportunity to go get several of their poundcakes and give them away as Christmas presents to family and friends during the holidays. I also recently found out they do wedding cakes! So if that day ever comes for me, I know who I'm getting my cake from haha! If you're visiting the Philly area, or if you're from here and haven't tried Stocks... What in the world are you doing?! This is a must try bakery, and you will certainly not regret it. Definitely should be added to any foodie wish list. read more

Perfect old school bakery and reasonably priced. Come for the poundcake, leave with the entire bakery(just bring cash). read more

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This place is nothing fancy on the outside but when you walk in the smell is intoxicating. So much to choose from. We chose a couple of apple danishes for breakfast. The powder sugar coating would be mine. Love the taste of not being over sweet. I'm from the south where everything is over sweet. . We were told they are known for their pound cake. To buy it by the slice you can go next door at the deli & buy it. So we did. It was buttery & moist. So good! They also had cakes and pies for sell that looked delicious too. Swing by and enjoy something delicious You will not be disappointed. read more

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Stock's Bakery is a family tradition, a legendary Port Richmond neighborhood bakery that has earned a place in pound cake history. Founded in 1924 by Josef Stock, the bakery spans 5 generations of family, quite an achievement. They began selling pound cake around 1945, a dessert traditionally made at home. I'm so glad they did! The joint is small, clean, and homey. The staff members are attentive and when busy they really hustle, forming six lines to serve you. Be sure to tip the workers. At the holidays, I suggest calling in your order so you don't miss out when the pound cakes sell out. And, they do! Only during the holidays they make anise-flavored German Springerlie cookies, which have a design pressed into them. They are hard cookies/biscuits that require coffee or hot tea to soften. Mmmmm they are so good. Order those ahead, too. Bring cash to buy a "vanilla bar", which is pound cake with vanilla icing. You can try marble or chocolate icing but, why? The vanilla bar is pure perfection. Weighing in at much more than a pound, you're likely to pay around $15 for the 2.5 lb vanilla bar. It'll be the best $15 you've ever spent. They are often packed, standing room only but, they are well-staffed and run several lines to serve you quickly. I can't imagine how many vanilla bars XXX Quickly, yes. That's how fast a vanilla bar disappears in my house. This trip, I bought sone for friends and 2 for my family. They freeze well. I cut them in half before freezing and defrost 1/2 at a time in the refrigerator. You can elevate and commemorate your next family or business event by special ordering a large pound cake - baptisms, weddings, birthdays, holiday parties... your guests will thank you. YES, I'll be back to the Port Richmond location! I love everything about the original spot - despite the drive, the toll, the parking For those in PA and NJ, there are many restaurants that act as retailers across several PA counties and as far as Wildwood. (They do not ship.) Find a complete list pinned on their Facebook page and follow: https://www.facebook.com/Stocksbakery?mibextid=avESrC read more

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They truly do not make bakeries like this anymore. This is true philly staple. Cash only. Staff is super sweet and welcoming. Walking through the door is pure heaven. You cannot stop by without picking up a pound cake. Also obsessed with their jelly shortbread cookies. Perfect treat for anyone. Cakes are also phenomenal:) read more

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Luv the pound cake... always solid and fresh and unfortunately I'm so hooked on it that I haven't tried anything else.. Luv my calories from the cake read more

Well, known for their pound cake, we went to get ours. They are to die for!!!! They offer a vanilla and marble type. You can get both of these options with vanilla icing on top. They also have many other Polish options, as well as different style donuts. Get there early to avoid a long lines on the weekends!! Cash only!!! read more

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The service is great. The girls are very friendly. It's cash only. The pound cake is great. The cookies and pastry are wonderful. I order cakes for birthdays and special occasions always amazing. No complaints here read more

Good service good pound cake we rode a hour from Delaware for the pound cake it was worth the trip

The people are kind and attentive. The pound cake is the best. Well, all baked goods are delicious, including the Babka. They do not disappoint your sweet tooth. The bakery is small and welcoming. Stock's treat you like family!!! Enjoy!!! read more

This place could be a goldmine. If they sell the best pound cakes, why not attract out-of-state buyers who want a taste of Philadelphia? When I called and asked about pound cake, they said they had two types. I also asked if they had a website, but the girl only mentioned Facebook and said they cater to local buyers. I wasn't thrilled with that answer--those pound cakes could be a real money maker online. It's a shame some places don't see the potential of e-commerce. read more

A Philly classic and a simple but dense comfort. I'd say this is the standard by which all other pound cakes should be judged. I didn't know until I moved away that pound cake wasn't readily available in cafes in other cities. So when I moved back, I needed to introduce my husband to the joy of pound cake. I decided to start with the tried and true, so we headed to Stock's. Going to Stock's Bakery is a simple move. They have some cookies and other baked goods, but it's clear as you walk through the doors that pound cake is why you came. Racks and racks of squared loaves of vanilla or marbled dense, buttery cake. There's plain or frosted (chocolate or vanilla). If quantity is important to you, that's no problem here. My loaf of pound cake weighed in at 2.72 pounds. (We took guesses and weighed it when we got home.) More importantly, the cake is buttery, moist, and delicious. As the others have said, it's cash only. read more

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Made a pilgrimage yesterday. In all seriousness, I'm a suburban dweller, and Stocks' is in an old part of the city where parking is...creative. I've always gotten my fix through satellite bakery locations or fundraisers. Yesterday, though, I decided to go to the source. I needed to go someplace nearby. What the heck. First, it's easier to get to than it seems. Do not follow Google Maps. Their directions are nuts. 95-Aramingo- Lehigh. Second, they have a "loading zone only" curb right out front. Easy parallel pull in except if someone decides to creatively park. Expect creativity, this is Philly. Third, they have an employee outside who staggers entry and tells you which of 3 stations to go to. Wasn't crowded so no wait. The place is so so so typical of a Philly row home bakery, it was like stepping back in time. Glass cases, "marbled" Formica countertops, linoleum floors. Clean, and smells like heaven. They have plastic barriers up across the counter and you hand your money through a slot. Purchase is placed in a corral at the end of the row. Cash only. The pound cake super fresh from the oven is absolutely not shareable. I don't care who you are. It's fantastic. Mine, my precious! All mine! Gets your own, I says! read more

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For me, my history with stock goes back 15-20 years. I found out because we have a family friend who is part of the stocks family. She and my wife taught together, that's how I learned about THE POUND cake. It's rich it's flavorful. It goes good with everything except maybe hot sauce. We used to drive down to pick it up at the bakery, which was always crowded. It still is. The reason there are not five stars on this review is due to the horrible parking. It's just a very congested area so be prepared, but it is worth it by all means and now I look forward through other retailers that brought on their product, even though are hard to find if you can enjoy whether it's the classic pound cake or the marble poundcake Equally delicious definitely worth any kind of wait!! read more

Stopped by stocks because I always drive by it and my husband said that they had good reviews for their pound cakes! So, I stopped in to check it out and grab a few for the fam. When I walked in, the staff wasn't really friendly which kind of gauged my experience with this place. I told them it was my first time and they didn't really seem to care, nor did they really seem excited to get new customers. Not once did either girls smile... they had a huge RBF face and attitude. Their pound cakes are priced by weight. So, there's no really fixed price. It's a cash only place, so be sure to bring cash! Pound cakes were alright. Not too heavy or sweet. But nothing to really rave about. read more

Great pound cake. Interesting neighbor- bring cash. Best of Philly. Sold by the pound not by the loaf. Old world craftsmanship.

A staple for four generations of owners in the same location since 1923. Pound cake to die for plus cookies and other delights. CASH ONLY.

All time favorite bakery!!! I go to CONSTANTLY for pound cakes. Had my wedding cake from there and got EVERYONE from my family hooked. Whenever I got I end up having to buy pound cakes for everyone, and they freeze so well for my family out of state to stock up. read more

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Softest and best cake you could ever dream of. It was so good; I didn't think about posting a review until I was done. The cakes are thick, fresh and hefty in size. Well worth the money and time. If you don't get there at a good time, the door can be around the corner. They only take cash which I don't like because I only carry plastic, but it saves me on spending an easily $100. When I get it, I don't share and it's even tastier with a cup of Bustelo coffee. You will not regret it at all. Next time I'll take a picture before I dig into it. read more

I tried Stock's Pound Cake recently and it still holds up after all these years! If it ain't broke..., I cut up a marble pound and froze a few pieces! When I returned from a recent trip..thawed it out and it was a nice lil treat! While at Stock's I grabbed a few donuts and thought a lil too dense for my tastes...I prefer a more pillowy type! Overall...Stock's is still doin it and doin it well! Nice! read more

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Best cake in Philly. My neighbor turned us onto this outstanding bakery when he demanded that catering company for his daughters wedding use them for the wedding cake. Best in class. I never bring home any cake from weddings but not at those two weddings. Could not wait until eating it for breakfast next morning. read more

Best pound cake in and around Philly! Must try! I guarantee you'll love it. The pies are delicious too.

Dealt with them for years thank goodness you can get pound cakes in Jersey since I can't get to Philly - usually send four to family in Georgie for holidays - best poundcake ever read more

I've tried rolls and pound cake from here, and both were super cheap, and grabbing them, I encountered quick, friendly service. There are parking options nearby with angled parking and side streets. Cash only, but inexpensive so likely not an issue! I think there's a deli with an atm across the street. Around the holidays, lines are huge and they are working hard! Go early and try this tasty cake... read more

We were first gifted a Stock's pound cake by our realtor a few weeks back. Like a fellow yelper said, how good could a pound cake be? It's a pound cake! Well, this pound cake with icing on the top is possibly THE best pound cake I've eaten in my life. Rich, buttery and kind of reminds me of Sara Lee. My husband and I polished off the entire loaf in two days. And then bought ourselves three more. We arrived 10 mins after the bakery opened on a Tuesday morning, and waited about 35 minutes in line to get inside the bakery. A pound cake costs between $12-13, but it's worth it. I also overheard the tea biscuits are delicious, but they were already sold out. I will have to come back another time for those! Don't forget to bring cash! read more

I honestly don't get the hype. The pound cake isn't amazing nor is it horrible - it's really just nothing special. I absolutely love pound cake but this tasted like any other super sweet wedding cake in my opinion. I would say if you like a very heavy and sweet cake, this is your type of cake. I just personally would not go out of my way for it. read more

Redditors raved about this bakery so I came by to try out their internet famous pound cake. The pound cake is priced and sold by the pound. You have your choice of regular or marbled pound cake and it is either iced with vanilla or chocolate icing. The loaf is dense and the cake is so moist and buttery. The perfect treat for the holidays. I will definitely pick up a loaf to bring home for Thanksgiving. It's cash only which I am not a fan of but oh well. This place is a little bit far from the center of the city. But it was well worth the trip. read more

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Delicious and moist pound cake. Generous members if the community. Philadelphia perfection!

Marble pound cake was delicious and tasteful I also got butter cake and I can eat one all by myself and I bought 4 of each