Cake Life Bake Shop
Cake Life Bake Shop
Go for the layer cake, honey and biscuits — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1306 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Local finds · City guide no. 15
Philadelphialocal finds
Where Philadelphia shops for bread, sweets, meat, pantry goods and coffee to take home — 67 spots, each named by a critic or food writer, with the source linked.
- 67local finds
- 2named sources
- 2neighborhoods & towns
- 0ship nationwide
The icons
Four Philadelphia stops to start with
If you only try four: Cake Life Bake Shop, Càphê Roasters, The Kettle Black and Darnel's.
Càphê Roasters
Càphê Roasters
Eater singles out the lattes, banh mi and sandwiches; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3400 J St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
01 · 19 finds
Bread & bakery
Loaves, pastry and bagels worth the line in Greater Philadelphia.
The Kettle Black
The Kettle Black
Eater sends you here for the croissants, buns and bagels.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 631 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Darnel's
Darnel's
Eater sends you here for the brownies and cakes.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 444 N 3rd St Lobby, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Jezabel’s
Jezabel’s
Eater counts it among Philadelphia's best bakeries.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 206 S 45th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Isgro Pastries
Isgro Pastries
Eater singles out the cookies and cannoli; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1009 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Kouklet Brazilian Bakehouse
Kouklet Brazilian Bakehouse
Per Eater, the move is the chocolate, cake and bread pudding.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1647 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
Second Daughter Baking Co.
Second Daughter Baking Co.
Eater sends you here for the cakes, tarts and brownies.
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Where: 1901 S 9th St Unit 403, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Machine Shop
Machine Shop
Go for the kouign amann, croissants and tarts — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Dodo Bakery
Dodo Bakery
Eater singles out the buns and cake; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2653 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Philly Style Bagels
Philly Style Bagels
Eater's pick for bagel to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1451 E Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
Kismet Bagels
Kismet Bagels
Go for the bagels and bialys — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 113 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
Kaplan’s New Model Bakery
Kaplan’s New Model Bakery
Eater singles out the bagels here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 901 North 3rd Street, PA, 19123
Schmear It
Schmear It
Go for the bagel and cheese — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
K’Far Cafe
K’Far Cafe
Per Eater, the bagel is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 110 South 19th Street, PA 19103
Spread Bagelry
Spread Bagelry
Go for the bagels and honey — Eater's top reasons to stop.
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Where: 262 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Knead Bagels
Knead Bagels
Go for the bagel, cheese and sausage — Eater's top reasons to stop.
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Where: 725 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Four Worlds Bakery
Four Worlds Bakery
Eater sends you here for the challah and bagel.
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Where: 4634 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Philly Bagels
Philly Bagels
Go for the bagel, cake and cheese — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2001 Fitzwater St, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
Essen Bakery
Essen Bakery
Go for the sourdough, rye and bagels — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1437 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Vanilya
Vanilya
Eater singles out the bagels and cheese; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1611 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
02 · 30 finds
Sweets & ice cream
Doughnuts, cakes, pints and treats to carry home.
C & C Creamery
C & C Creamery
Go for the ice cream, cakes and pretzels — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5461 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Harper’s Ice Cream
Harper’s Ice Cream
Per Eater, the move is the pints, cookies and pie.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2827 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
Weckerly’s Ice Cream
Eater singles out the ice cream here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 9 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19123
Bassetts Ice Cream
Bassetts Ice Cream
Eater singles out the cake here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 45 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Gran Caffe L’Aquila
Gran Caffe L’Aquila
Eater's pick for gelato to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1716 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
The Franklin Fountain
The Franklin Fountain
Per Eater, the move is the ice cream and pretzels.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 116 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Igloo
The Igloo
Eater singles out the soft serve here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2223 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146
Small Oven Pastry Shop
Small Oven Pastry Shop
Eater singles out the soft serve and pint; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2204 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
La Guerrerense
La Guerrerense
Go for the ice cream, cheese and granola — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1143 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Milk Jawn
Milk Jawn
Go for the cake and pints — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1439 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Yardley Ice House
Yardley Ice House
Eater's pick for pie to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 77 S Main St, Yardley, PA 19067
Tranzilli Real Italian Water
Tranzilli Real Italian Water
One of Eater's picks for the best sweets in Philadelphia.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5901 Belfield Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Rose's Water Ice
Rose's Water Ice
Per Eater, the sandwiches is the reason to go.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 4240 Pechin St, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Philly’s Famous Italian Ices
Philly’s Famous Italian Ices
Eater singles out the caramel, ice cream and cake; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1950 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Mama Maria's Homemade Italian Ice
Mama Maria's Homemade Italian Ice
Eater singles out the pretzels here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2900 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
King’s Water Ice
King’s Water Ice
Eater's pick for pretzels to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1641-45 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Morrone's Water Ice
Morrone's Water Ice
Go for the cakes, pretzels and cheese — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 200 N 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Dre's Water Ice and Ice Cream (Mobile Truck)
Dre's Water Ice and Ice Cream (Mobile Truck)
Per Eater, the move is the pie and banana pudding.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5700 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Siddiq’s Real Fruit Water Ice
Siddiq’s Real Fruit Water Ice
Eater counts it among Philadelphia's best sweets.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 264 S 60th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Rita's
Rita's
One of Eater's picks for the best sweets in Philadelphia.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 239 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Fred's Water Ice
Fred's Water Ice
Eater's pick for cheese to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 5343 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
D’Emilio’s Old World Ice Treats
D’Emilio’s Old World Ice Treats
Eater singles out the soft serve and ice cream; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1928 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Lucio Mancuso & Son
Lucio Mancuso & Son
Go for the cheese and chocolate — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1902 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Chucks Homemade Water Ice
Chucks Homemade Water Ice
Per Eater, the move is the pretzels and cookies.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1835 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Jimmy's Water Ice
Jimmy's Water Ice
Eater singles out the chocolate, soft serve and pretzels; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2251 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Termini Bros
Termini Bros
The Infatuation singles out the cannoli and chocolate; grab some to take home.
Picked by Candis R. McLean & Alison B. Kessler (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1538 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Beiler’s Doughnuts
Beiler’s Doughnuts
Go for the doughnuts, donuts and chocolate — The Infatuation's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Candis R. McLean & Alison B. Kessler (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Famous 4th Street Cookie Co.
Famous 4th Street Cookie Co.
Per The Infatuation, the move is the cookie and chocolate.
Picked by Candis R. McLean & Alison B. Kessler (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The Sweet Life Bakeshop
The Sweet Life Bakeshop
The Infatuation sends you here for the cupcakes, banana pudding and caramel.
Picked by Candis R. McLean & Alison B. Kessler (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 740 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
John's Water Ice
John's Water Ice
Per The Infatuation, the move is the chocolate and ice cream.
Picked by Candis R. McLean & Alison B. Kessler (The Infatuation) The Infatuation (opens source)
Where: 701 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
03 · 13 finds
Coffee, beans & bottles
Roasters and shops to stock up on beans and bottles.
Forîn
Forîn
Go for the beans, latte and ube — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 2525 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
ReAnimator Coffee
ReAnimator Coffee
Go for the coffee beans and lattes — Eater's top reasons to stop.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 3118 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
Milkcrate Cafe
Milkcrate Cafe
Eater singles out the sandwiches, cheese and muffin; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 400 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
Persimmon Coffee
Persimmon Coffee
Eater's pick for espresso to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 11 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19123
Elixr Coffee Roasters
Elixr Coffee Roasters
One of Eater's picks for the best coffee and wine in Philadelphia.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 207 S Sydenham St, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
Menagerie Coffee
Menagerie Coffee
Per Eater, the move is the beans and sandwiches.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 18 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
Thank You Thank You
Thank You Thank You
Eater's pick for beans to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 700 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
La Jefa
La Jefa
Eater singles out the espresso here.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1605 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Ox Coffee
Ox Coffee
Per Eater, the move is the lattes and bagel.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 616 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Function Coffee Labs
Function Coffee Labs
Per Eater, the move is the beans, buns and doughnut.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1001 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Herman’s Coffee
Herman’s Coffee
Eater singles out the lattes and cookie; grab some to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1313 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Grindcore House
Grindcore House
Eater counts it among Philadelphia's best coffee and wine.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1515 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Two Persons Coffee
Two Persons Coffee
Eater's pick for beans to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
04 · 3 finds
Markets & pantry
Specialty grocers, cheese counters and pantry shops in town.
Gilben’s Bakery
Gilben’s Bakery
One of Eater's picks for the best sandwich shops and delis in Philadelphia.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 7405 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Ba Le Bakery
Ba Le Bakery
Eater's pick for banh mi to take home.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 606 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Farina Di Vita
Farina Di Vita
Eater sends you here for the hoagies, chicken and sandwiches.
Picked by Eater editors (Eater) Eater (opens source)
Where: 250 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
How this list works
Every find is made in, or was born in, Greater Philadelphia, and every one links to a named, unpaid recommendation: a chef, a restaurant critic, a food writer or a cookbook author. This is a curated city list, not a ranking. When a local product also earns a spot in our national rankings, the card says so and pulls its cites straight from there. We left out anything we couldn’t source, and anything sold by the outlet that recommended it. How we pick · Disclosure