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    Vanilya

    4.6 (115 reviews)
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    Closed 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
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    brie & fig on za'atar bagel
    Justina A.

    DELICIOUS, chewy bagels!!! I was in line at another bagel shop around the corner, but it was taking too long so someone in line suggested coming to Vanilya and I am so glad they did!! I had no expectations coming here, but these bagels hit the spot!! I am pretty critical when it comes to bagels and I loved how chewy/pillowy the bagels were. They were so satisfying to bite into! Although there weren't many options for spreads, I thought the veggie smear I tried made up for the lack of options! The cream cheese was smooth and the cream cheese to veggie ratio was perfect! Soooo good on a toasted bagel! There weren't any sweet spread options, so I split a fig and brie bagel sandwich with my friend. We got it on a zaatar bagel which was unique! I loved the spices on this bagel. The fig jam was really tasty, but the combination of arugula and brie and fig wasn't my favorite. That's just personal preference though because my friend really enjoyed the sandwich more than the veggie smear!

    Sesame seed bagel with veggie cream cheese and tomato
    Amber Y.

    This place is so cute. I think these might be my new favorite bagels in Philly! They're fluffy, but crisp on the outside. The woman working the window was really nice too. I will definitely be coming back for more bagels!

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    Abir R.

    Great Croissants and Chewy Bagels I went on a Sunday morning and ordered via the window outside. There was no sit down dining permitted. They unfortunately didn't have the Chocolate Almond Croissant at the time so I got the regular Chocolate Croissant instead. Friendly service, and I got my order very quickly. Everything was packaged very nicely; individually packaged items and the paper take-out bag has a cute design on it. Chocolate Croissant 5/5 - Nice and flakey. Crispy on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. The chocolate tasted amazing as well. Bagel Lovers Assortment 3.5/5 - Above average bagels. I personally don't like how chewy the bagels are, it feels almost like a jaw workout just to eat them. The flavoring is good though. I was originally going to review each of the flavors individually since it comes with 12 bagels and there are 6 flavors in total, but unfortunately I didn't get 2 of each flavor so I didn't get to try a whole bagel per flavor. Garden Veggie Cream Cheese 4/5 - Very vibrant flavors from the veggies, and the creaminess and consistency of the cream cheese was really good. Jalapeno Cream Cheese 5/5 - Amazing cream cheese. I'd recommend coming here just for the cream cheese if you have to. The cream cheese is creamy and has a nice texture to it. The jalapenos are well balanced. This cream cheese leaves you with a spicy aftertaste, but oddly enough the cream cheese aspect of it sedates the spiciness so it never becomes overwhelming. I love this cream cheese flavor and I'd definitely pick up some more if I ever visit again. Final Verdict I'd come back here to try out some of the other pastries and the bagel sandwiches, but I don't think I'd order the bagels by themselves again though. I'd 100% order some more Jalapeno Cream Cheese though.

    Everything bagel with tomato, mozzarella and pesto
    Abby S.

    Coming here was such a sweet treat recently! We came here on the weekend and tried some rugalech, a pastry with spinach and feta and the bagel special (which was tomato, pesto and mozzarella). The pastry was my favorite of everything we tried. It was flaky and light with a deliciously salty taste from the feta cheese. The bagel was okay, but I wouldn't come here for the bagels, since there are more specialized bagel shops that have better bagels. I'd definitely come again. They had many options and everything looked delicious!

    Plain bagel with cinnamon raisin cream cheese
    Richie H.

    Rated as the best bagels in Philadelphia for 2018. We stopped by and decided to grab some and try it for ourselves. They have a few options to choose from: plain, zaatar, poppy seed, sesame seed, and onion. Bagels are delicious - great crust on the outside and chewy center in the middle. Definitely a top tier bagel. They also have a variety of cream cheeses: cucumber dill, veggie, lavender honey, scallion and cinnamon raisin. They don't toast the bagel, but will put a generous amount of cream cheese and cut it in half. The cucumber dill and cinnamon raisin cream cheeses are mellow in flavor. You can barely taste the dill. Overall, good spot for breakfast!

    Sara G.

    Every mom wants to make her kid happy. So when my daughter said she wanted emoji cupcakes for her birthday, I agreed, and when she said they had to be specific, I went searching for a talented baker. I was referred here by several friends. The party was Jan 6. I called at the end of November and left a message asking if she could make the cupcakes. I received a return call from Bonnie on December 9- she said she'd been out of town but was back and could do it. She asked me to text her a picture of the cupcakes and I did. See the screenshots attached. We arranged the order and I agreed to the price. December 14 she wrote again and said she'd had a mishap and did I still want the cupcakes? I said yes. Again see the screenshot of our texts. On that day I was in Maui on my honeymoon and we were confirmed. I got back to town after New Year's and today I went to pickup the cupcakes at 2 pm as specified in our texts. The party was at 3 pm. She looked at me with a blank stare and said she had no cupcakes. She claimed I didn't confirm I wanted them. Well, see the texts- I did confirm. She said she didn't send me an invoice - maybe that is true but how is that my problem? So I asked for help. She sent me to a bakery on 13th st. I ran over there in the freezing cold and snow- and it was closed. At 2:25 pm with no cupcakes for 24 kids, I frantically went to ShopRite and Party City to get cupcakes and toppers. I had to face my poor kid at 248 pm without the promised cupcakes. My kid was nice about it. But this was an appalling thing to do to a parent, or anyone else, and is deeply unprofessional. If your order matters to you, avoid this bakery. PS: you can read the correspondence yourself to vet the accuracy of the owner's response. And if you'd like to examine her accusations about me, here is who I am: http://www.philly.com/philly/education/temple-prof-donates-100000-help-students-20171212.html She is making excuses for unprofessional behavior, period. She said she would place the order and didn't.

    Requested custom Minnie Mouse cake
    Jennie T.

    What a great local bakery! I was having a small, family gathering at my house for my two year-old's birthday. We had been back and forth on how big of a party to have, so I found myself still without a cake ordered less than a week from her birthday. Daughter is newly-obsessed with Minnie Mouse so after a few Pinterest searches, I decided a Minnie Mouse cake with just ears and bow details would be perfect. Enter super Bonnie! I called Vanilya on Wednesday, three days before when I needed it and spoke to owner Bonnie. I described to her what I was looking for and she gave me info on cake sizes, flavors, and general pricing. She asked me to send her some photos of what exactly I was looking for and then she would call me back with a more detailed quote. She called me back within an hour or so, we talked more about my vision (there was no exact cake design out there that was what I wanted), and she gave me the pricing and sent me a sketch. I paid in full over the phone and she sent me the receipt/invoice (I thought this was very fair due to the short notice from my end as I have never ordered a custom cake without making at least a deposit.) I went Saturday to pick it up at the agreed upon time. Parking is a little scarce, but not unusual if you live in S. Philly, which I do. The cake was ready, Bonnie gave me instructions on when to chill it, when to take it out for optimal eating state, and how to be careful with the fondant details. I even purchased an apple danish which was the best danish I've ever had (usually in a danish I just want to get to the filling, but the pastry was so delicately flaky and flavorful!) The cake was not only pretty but SO GOOD! We had alternating layers of yellow cake and chocolate cake. The outside was vanilla buttercream and the inside was filled with fresh strawberry buttercream. I will emphasize the "fresh" part was it was a natural pink color and tasted like the actual fruit, with strawberry pieces in it too. The whole cake was light, airy, and delicious! I am so glad I went here, as it had been recommended by a few neighbors. We will definitely be back and thank you for the wonderful and last-minute cake!

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    Thank you for your kind words!! Hope everything works out.

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    These are the best bagels around not to mention the delicious chocolate cookie. Yum!

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    3 years ago

    Best bagels in Philly! And yummy pastries too! Get there early to grab what you want bc they are a small operation and may run out.

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    Greatest bagels I ever tasted hands down ... the poppy strudel was perfect mix of sweetness and savory.. check it out

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    Bonnie S.

    Thank u for al of the kind words. Making bagels makes me so happy!!

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    Best bagels in Philly. Soft and chewy, crackly exterior. My favorite bagels outside of NYC.

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    Bagels and Croissants are out of this world. The Service here is very nice, the pastries are a 10/10.

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    Hot cocoa taste like hot water. Pear pie doesn't taste good as it look. Confusing service.

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    Ask the Community - Vanilya

    Hi, do you make custom cookies? And if so the price for a dozen?

    If i have a special design or vision i have for a birthday cake am i allowed to bring this idea in and ask you guys to work with it?

    Yes. Please call Bonnie at (917) 751-7044 to arrange a time and date

    Hi do you guys can make me a DJs cake?

    What is dj cake?

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