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    A La Mousse

    4.4 (874 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tangerine cheesecake
    Michaele S.

    First time visiting Philly and we decided to pop in for a quick treat. There were decent bit of people 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

    Sandy C.

    I had been wanting to try this place for a while! I was having the biggest chocolate craving and the 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!

    Iced matcha latte
    Michele A.

    Another wonderful experience! Tangerine delicacy, yuzu cheesecake with mango ice cream, iced matcha and cappuccino. Efficient service--and delightful ambience; never a dull moment--always worth the trip!

    Earl Cyclone
    Cyndi K.

    A cute coffee and dessert cafe in Chinatown! Open late so it's a great spot to relax after a meal! There's a great selection of drinks hot and cold. The desserts are not only eye appealing but delicious! One thing to note, if you sit at one of the tables, you will get service. If you go to the counter, it will be to go service.

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    Lauren W.

    Super cute cafe and bakery with a HUGE selection of pastries (even late!) and teas. Service was quick and the tiramisu we ordered was packaged with care. They have cakes shaped like animals and fruit that are beyond cute. The tiramisu was very flavorful, but a little frozen, so I suggest leaving it out a little before you eat it if you take it to go.

    Mango macaroon
    Angela L.

    Cute little place to grab a dessert. Staff was friendly. Ordered a mango macaroon, they are so cute.

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    Rishi P.

    Loved this chocolate cake so much I could keep going. Didn't feel heavy which I loved more. Not a big spot to dine in but great grab and go. Service was quick but they did run out of milkshakes which we wanted. I'd go back to get all the 5 other chocolate cakes that looked delicious

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    Jenny K.

    This is probably one of the best Asian cake I've had from a storefront. This specific location offers a different selections for dine-in. I've only had the cakes from take out selections and they were all good. Their fresh cream cake slices are 10/10, very light and have a perfect amount of sweetness.

    Carmen Y.

    Visited Philly for the day and wanted to try the viral pastries. À la mousse did not disappoint. The pastries were so beautifully made. And the taste was very lite but still flavorful.

    Earl grey cake
    Mehaa S.

    Cute Asian Cafe in Chinatown Shared the earl grey cake with some friends and it was pretty decent. Light, fluffy, and not too sweet. My friends got drinks (don't remember the exact name but they were milk teas) and they said they were pretty decent. Overall this was a standard Asian Cafe/bakery but nothing stood out for me

    Menu 12/24
    Angeline D.

    A La Mousse is a solid dessert spot if you're in the Chinatown area. They're open late for a weekday compared to other nearby places. It was a chilly night so I went with the hot cherry blossom matcha latte. Imagine a matcha latte with notes of cherry blossom in it. It was delicious in my opinion and the best part - not too sweet. Their matcha chocolate cake is usually one of my go-to's - dark chocolate cake with matcha chocolate mousse and vanilla chantilly. Their matcha chocolate actually tastes like matcha so I'm happy about that. Great paired combination with the chocolate and vanilla. Other recommendations: coffee mousse and hazelnut mousse, and the mango. There are tables inside suitable for small groups. It was clean and spacious enough when I went there. Surprised I haven't written a review before, but I definitely recommend bc I keep coming back here whenever I'm craving dessert in Philly.

    Joyce K.

    SUCH a cute dessert spot in Chinatown! We came on a Saturday evening and while it was crowded, we didn't have to wait for a table for 2. We ordered their signature mango mousse dessert, which came with a side of ice cream. The mousse was heavenly, with a thin surrounding layer of white chocolate and real mango within. They had a stunning display of other creations that I would love to come back to try!

    Mango Mousse Cake
    Mark W.

    If I could go back in time to when I never heard of this place or wanted to find a last minute dessert to bring home, I would not only be happier about my evening, I'd have $28 more instead of 3 piles of uninspired garbage masquerading as "Asian Desserts" sitting in the trash (where they belong). Avoid this place, the food is BLAND, it's extremely OVERPRICED, and if all you want is a PRETENTIOUS selfie, you can do it for free outside by the window.

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    Ask the Community - A La Mousse

    Are your mousse cakes made with porcine gelatin? Or is it halal friendly?

    Are there any sockets to charge your laptop? Is it loud?

    Very few outlets. Not an ideal place to do work or study because it's a tight space and loud. I'd recommend Mr. Deer Camp boba place nearby that is spacious and quiet.

    Can i order a large whole cake one of the matcha choices or does it only come in one piece?

    Yes you can order a whole cake

    Where is the best place to park when coming here?

    well we parked on the street . it was fine and there was a street fair going on.

    Are you allowed to bring laptops and work here? Do they share their wifi password?

    Just asked. You can bring laptops and work on the weekdays during day time. Wifi password can be found on a placard at the cashier.

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    I wish I could give Beiler's Donuts an 11/10 because it was just that good! I came here after…read morehearing great things about it from my coworker, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The line was pretty long since we came on a Saturday morning, but it moved surprisingly fast. They had a huge selection of donuts, along with other baked goods and cakes. It was hard to choose because everything looked so good, but we ended up getting the apple fritter, maple bacon, and Biscoff donut. The maple bacon was definitely our favorite. The donut itself had this amazing sweet maple smell, almost like straight maple syrup. The bacon on top was a nice touch, and the whipped maple creme filling was delicious. It was definitely a sweet donut, but it hit the spot. The Biscoff donut came in a close second. It had the perfect filling-to-bread ratio, and as someone who loves anything Biscoff, this was super satisfying. Both of these donuts were incredibly soft and had the perfect texture. The apple fritter ranked third for us, but it was still really good. It wasn't as sweet as the other two, which was actually nice and helped balance everything out. I do wish it had been a little crispier and had more pieces of apple throughout, but I still enjoyed it. I'd absolutely come back to try more of their donuts, and I definitely want to check out some of their other bakery items too!

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    We live in Jersey City, so there's really no shortage of Chinese bakeries for me to go to - either…read morein Manhattan or in Brooklyn. But, since we were staying close to Philly's Chinatown, I figured I could stop in and get some goodies. I came very late in the day, so a lot of the breads I would've wanted were sold out. However, I did manage to snag some egg tarts and sponge cakes. Both were great. The egg tarts were crispy and custardy. Service was good - very friendly and patient as I perused.

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    Nicely decorated tea house inside with a menu full of various beverages and assorted bites…read more Ordering is done only electronically on their site, so you can customize as you wish. The tea itself was hot and tasty. Tried the tropical oolong. A nice pot to share, and you are given a small sugar bowl as well if needed. Good flavor and stayed hot with the burner stand. Cup, saucer, and spoon all showing signs of heavy wear. The food and service was not as nice and far more average than expected. Was deciding between salmon or turkey sandwich, ended up ordering the salmon. However, the Turkey club sandwich was what I got and unfortunately nobody came back to check on us either way. It was still okay not a huge issue, though the sandwich itself was a bit of a letdown. Average quality bread and lunch meat, and the salad was browning. Felt like it's a bit downhill than expected.

    Ended up having my baby shower here. It is a gorgeous venue that I highly recommend checking out…read more They blocked off a little corner for us since the guest list wasn't too big. They did a good job of bringing all the teas in a timely fashion. We tried the Rose Lover tea, Matcha Green Tea, and the Prince Passion Fruit Tea. I started by really liking the rose lover tea. It was a milky tea that had a rosy taste to it. After a while; however, I felt like it was too sweet. For our main apps we had twister fries which were pretty basic. We also had the fried shrimp lollipops which were very tasty. The place offered us a collection of tea sandwiches and scones and macarons. Overall, my guests didn't leave hungry. We also ordered a mango Mille crepe cake. It was cutely decorated. They put pieces of mango on top of it. The cake was a bit too sweet for my liking, however.

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