Came here for some post-dinner dessert. Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 4 Brown Bear $9.50 Chocolate mousse,layer orange cream with hazelnut chocolate cake ~4/5. Don't recall the taste being particularly memorable, but the brown bear face presentation was pretty cute. Worth getting if you're looking for a nice chocolate mousse to share. Service was fine. Basic cafe decor with a few tables for seating. Parking was a bit of a pain since there's limited street parking. read more

A La Mousse - Brown Bear - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love the design of the mango l. It's looks so cute and realistic. Service was good, attentive, and timely. The outer shell is white chocolate with the color spray on. The mousse inside is light and not too sweet. It comes with an ice cream scoop and I selected raspberry which I'll probably get something different as I didn't exactly like the pairing. read more

A La Mousse - Mango Mousse Cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A La Mousse is one of the first food spots I went to as a freshman in college. It is really nice to see that it is still very clean and thriving as a business. I never tried their drinks but am so glad I did. The Milk Foam Matcha Tea is absolutely divine! The milk foam did not disrupt my stomach and the matcha was not grainy at all. Will come back when I am in Chinatown next. Dropping two stars because of service...a young man took our table. Long past the drinks were served for the table, the dessert never arrived. I went up to the young man who was texting away and asked him what the status of the dessert was. He said it was coming and the kitchen was working on it. The desserts are already made sitting in the glass case! I walked back to our table, only to see the young man pull the dessert out of the glass case! There is no reason to lie that you forgot. We also had to ask for the check and when we received the check, it was the wrong one. read more

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Went on a massive dessert crawl Friday night date night. Pit stop here and was recommended to get the dragon roll, hazelnut crunch and I tried the Ferrero cake slice too. Since I love some crunchy chocolatey mousse cakes. Great place to try different fun desserts. Super cute ones for the kids, or kid in you too. Was curious about the yuzu cheesecake and other cheesecakes but the staff was like eh it's ok not the best compared to what I was already choosing. Would be interested to try the mango mousse crepe layered cake sometime too read more

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Oh my word, the desserts here are absolutely amazing. They brought a tear to my eyes! I was clapping and happy dancing from all the yummy flavors and textures. The serotonin was flowing! I will definitely be coming back. read more

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lovely find at Chinatown in Philly! Staff was warm, friendly and was patient with our questions! Lots of desserts to choose from but the earl gray mousse and matcha dessert caught our attention and so we went with that. Everything was delicious! The mousse was nice, fluffy-silky and had that perfect flavor and texture. I could definitely get that early gray taste on the cyclone and the plating was a bonus! Staff was kind enough to let us get ready to take a video of the sizzling matcha "ala mode"! love the warmth of the brownie and coolness of matcha icecream combined. Although the place looked small on the outside it was actually nice and spacious as soon as you step in. Smart use of space really, even the restroom was nicely thought of. So happy we got to visit and had a wonderful time! Only regret was I didnt get anything to-go! read more

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Philly is hot and humid during the summer. Hopped in the car with my niece, her husband and my sisters and headed to Chinatown for an iced drink. On my nephew's list of coffee places to try was A La Mousse. On a Sunday early evening, the city itself wasn't busy but finding parking is a bit of a challenge. We ended up parking a few blocks away. It was a nice little surprise to walk in to see a deli case filled with desserts! And the cafe was a little busy with the large table for 6 filled and three other little tables. Nice to know that friends and families enjoy hanging out here. The staff was very helpful as we had questions about the drinks available. And, it didn't take long for drinks to arrive. I was especially impressed with my drink as it was a gorgeous layer of rose and matcha green tea. I was sad to have to mix it up. And to our surprise, my nephew ordered a dessert with 5 spoons for us try. Had I known, I would've suggested we all order one so we had 5 different desserts to try. Although it was a quick visit to this establishment, I was impressed. 5-stars for this A La Mousse experience. read more

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Unsanitary and disrespectful employees. Bad service! I sat my 8 year old down at a table, went to the line and ready to order. Was told I could not order at the register because my daughter was sitting down so I need to wait for a waiter. When I said I am dining in and I will pay tips but I need my cakes in to go box, was told that if I want to go box, we have to get out of the seats! Incredibly rude! Never coming back! Do not come here! read more

Friends surprised me with this adorable teddy bear cupcake. It was so yummy and the sweet presentation of it was enough to want to go back and get more! read more

A La Mousse - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Super cute and aesthetic Asian dessert house and non-alcoholic drink spot. This kind of reminds me of Shilla back home, but ten times smaller and a little bit more modern. I love the fact that this spot is open late -- it's a great alternative to the bar for sober folks and allows people to have good conversation around some dessert and tea. We got an oreo milkshake (I would skip, it is super icy), hot cocoa, a panda dessert cake (tasted as good as it looks!), and a matcha latte (also very good). Service was okay and the area was a little cramped. You can order to go items at the check out counter or sit down at a table for full service. To pay, you go to the check out counter. I thought that they could have done a better job of explaining this as it is not super intuitive. read more

The desserts are genuinely some of the best in central Philly, but after my most recent visit I will not be returning. My partner and I ordered several desserts and a latte to go. We received the desserts right away and began eating while we waited on the latte. Immediately we were told by a staff member that we were not allowed to eat the food we had purchased because it was packaged to go. When we explained we were waiting for our drink, we were told to wait without eating. My partner was then told this again by a second employee when she retrieved our latte from the counter. Overall were treated extremely rudely by staff for changing our plans about where to eat the food we had, again, already purchased, while waiting on the rest of our order. This was not a crowding issue as there were other open tables at the time we sat down. It is notable to me that my partner and I were also the only visibly queer patrons at the time. I wonder if this dine-in "policy" would have been so rigidly enforced were we a straight-looking couple. An awful and humiliating experience which I will not be repeating. read more

A La Mousse - Our box after we were forced to finish eating our desserts outside in the street. - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cute pastry shop with gorgeous desserts. Some are too pretty to eat. Minimum $10 credit card spend. read more

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This cafe is so cute with the best tasting cakes that aren't too sweet! I love the matcha tiramisu and get it almost every time I go. This time we also tried the hazelnut chocolate cake which had a super crunchy crispy bottom that was delicious. The desserts are also really shareable and most come with ice cream. Highly recommend! read more

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We're always looking for cool coffee and dessert places and A La Mousse fits the bill. The outside of the building was nothing remarkable but it was bright, clean, and spacious on the inside. The dessert displays are very well done and there are a lot of options. The cappuccino worked and the chocolate dessert we tried had a lovely texture and was not too sweet. There was a continuous stream of people stopping in for desserts and drinks while we were there. We would definitely return. read more

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One of the best dessert shops in Philly. An upscale, sit down bakery that serves cute Asian desserts that are very unique! Cashier was very nice. My family and I opted for take out and we ordered 5 macarons for $18. The flavors we got were matcha, mango, raspberry, and chocolate. We loved them all. Highly recommend! read more

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I have a huuuuge heart for Asian-style/inspired desserts because they're often cute, unique, and not too sweet! A la mousse hits all of those points which is why I always MUST drop in every time we hit Philadelphia for dinner! It's a very small, very cute and quaint cafe with a decent selection of Asian inspired desserts and flavors like matcha, lychee, ube, mango etc infused with classic flavors as well. Everything I've had there is absolutely delicious. And presentation is always worth the social media post! That being said, the small space and staff size is probably it's only drawback. It's very popular for good reason, especially late in the evening as it's one of the very few dessert places open late (till 12am on some nights!) so the line is very long, the store is very small and the wait times as a result are quite lengthy. I don't often plan on being seated here as it's often crowded during the later hours. However, since I'm obsessed with how delicious everything is I always go in for a to go order. Certainly worth the wait (like 20-30 minutes in line, I'm just inpatient when it comes to sweets) I just wish they had more seating and space. Guess I'll have to keep pouring my money into them so they can upgrade should they choose to one day read more

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What's not to say about this amazing dessert place ?? Sweets are impeccable both in taste and presentation, staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the coffee/matcha is to die for. They also offer a tea set for 2 or 4 where they bring out a whole assortment of crepe cakes and sweets along tea. We decided to split a pineapple/mango cheesecake with was accompanied with ice cream and some strawberries. We only ordered one because we knew that we would finish two had we ordered it lol the place itself is cozy and I can see why people spend hours here. The latte was delicious and the art on the matcha latte was cute too! read more

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Cute cozy dessert cafe with plenty of seating. They have teas, coffees, latte and lots of adorably cute pastries on display. They have pastries in the shape of peaches, tigers, bunnies, bears, and lots of other fun shapes. They also have adorable holiday cakes. I got the cherry blossom matcha latte hot and it interesting, but good. I think this is more of a picture worthy cafe. The food is pretty generic, but the adorable animals, shapes they create is amazing. They also have a lot of seasonal drinks and foods to try. The interior is also super cute as well. Tl;dr - cute food, taste is pretty generic, but foods are picture worthy! read more

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It is a charming atmosphere and vibes were good. It is better to just get the item without decorations unless u want to pay 4$ for some ice cream and flavor gels. The service took a little to long to take our order and the pomegranate lemonade had an odd aftertaste so I would not order that again. Overall dessert are light and flavorful and I would go back again! read more

A La Mousse - Caramel Chocolate Mousse - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Cute little dessert cafe! Service is very fast and friendly. Price is a little high for desserts but they are cute and make it worth it. This is my go to for dessert place and it's also not too sweet. read more

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Went here off a friend's recommendation. All I can say is wow. Amazing deserts. Light, airy, and full of flavor. Shared the Polar bear and the Bunny and enjoyed a wonderful caramel cappuccino. Id make a trip back to Philadelphia just for these desserts. read more

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Ah, A La Mousse. It's dangerous to have you in short walking distance from my hotel. Your cakes are not only beautiful, but delicious. A La Mousse had indoor and outdoor seating. But, we were told by the staff that they only do dine in service. We chose to sit outside anyway. The benches were nice. At night, there's hanging lights as well. Here's a breakdown of what we ordered: Mango Mousse cake (5/5): Absolutely delicious. There's a delicate white chocolate shell on the outside with an aromatic, fluffy mango mousse on the inside. The cake was soft as well. We could taste the mango fruit pieces in the filling. Fabulous. We ordered this cake on two visits. My sis and lil bro enjoyed this cake a lot. Tangerine (4/5): Also a winner. It wasn't as aromatic as the mango mousse cake. But, it was fruity and tasted like an orange creamsicle mousse cake. The mousse was fluffy and creamy. Earl Cyclone (3/5): This was ok. The Earl Grey Tea was kind of floral. If you like floral tea, you'll like this dessert. I did appreciate that the raspberry and white peach filling balanced out the floral tea flavor. Overall, we really enjoyed the desserts. They are quite pricey, but they are worth it. There's still so many desserts that we haven't tried out yet. We will be back. Come and check them out. read more

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The servers were very friendly. There are many cute and tasty options. However, the matcha flavor is not the best.

they have a variety of different cakes and teas. unfortunately, it's very small and there's not enough room to sit down. if you do get a table, you have to wait for table service. Reasonably priced; my daughter was very excited to try the viral fruit shaped cake. we both agreed that the shell was not very tasty, but the cake/mousse was delicious. my daughter also got a strawberry iced Matcha. If you don't mix it, it does not taste very good. Matcha is extremely strong. but was fun to try. read more

A La Mousse - strawberry iced Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Perfect matcha oat milk lattes! Gorgeous cakes and individual slices, macarons, tiramisu cups etc. They usually have a really great selection, although the cakes by the slice are pricey (think $8.50) but definitely large enough to share. I wish they had more larger-sized cakes to purchase is my only quibble. This is a hopping place on the weekends with college aged kids hanging out & doing their social media thing. My 9 year old LOVES visiting here, it's all very kawaii. I'm happy just to get my legit matcha fix. read more

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The dessert here never fails to be spectacular. They're not too sweet, but are still very satisfying. The drinks are delicious as well! The Caramel Chocolate Mousse was very rich, but worth getting! Everything we had was delicious, and they have a decent amount of seating inside. We went on a Saturday night around 8pm, and it was pretty crowded but we did manage to find a table for 10. They were very attentive, even with a large group. Definitely would recommend! read more

A La Mousse - Yuzu Cheesecake, Caramel Chocolate Mousse, Lychee Panna Cotta - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A few friends got together for some post movie dessert at A La Mousse and they did not disappoint. This French inspired dessert spot is the perfect place to soothe all your sweet tooth's cravings. I tell what is better the aesthetics or the actual taste. Both were excellent. A charming dining area offers a tremendous view of all the treats on display. (It might make someone order an extra slice of cake or two). I showed restrain to keep the waistline in check but next time I might have to try a couple more items. read more

A La Mousse - Strawberry Fresh Cream Cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I visited A La Mousse on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 9:30 pm. First impressions... this dessert place is very small with very limited seating, but clean. It took a while to get seated for a group of 4 as it was still really busy at this time. I didn't mind the wait as I got to use the time to peruse the menu and admire the stunning pastry display. There were so many options and it was difficult to narrow down to a few selections because they all looked AMAZING. However, waiting for a table was kinda chaotic because there was no organized system to queue diners waiting for a table. Especially when it got super crowded and you couldn't really tell whether people were waiting in line to place their orders or waiting for a table. A la mousse has some of the most aesthetic desserts I've seen and eaten. It was evident that they put in a lot of attention to detail in the baking and construction of the individual pastries. The earl grey cyclone was quite dense in texture, but light in flavor. I thought the thin layer of raspberry in the center complemented the aromatic tea essence nicely. The white sleeping bear was light and heavenly. The desserts also come with the option of ice cream, which I thought was really good. There was a crunchy hazelnut component in the ice cream that I enjoyed. So I definitely recommend getting the ice cream to go with your pastries. While somewhat expensive, I felt like the prices were justified based on the overall quality of the pastries and taste. Some folks who aren't really into fancy-looking desserts would probably have a different opinion. But that is not to say that they can't still enjoy a nice beverage from their wide selection of teas and coffees or even one of the basic-looking pastries! read more

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I'm not usually a sweets fan, but this dessert completely changed my mind! The salted caramel pretzel ice cream was paired perfectly with the hazelnut mousse and chocolate cake! One of my favorite bakeries in Philly! It's a must try stop for me when I'm in the area read more

A La Mousse - Hazelnut mousse cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was looking for a dessert place as I was in Philly and I came across this place. Decided to try it out and it was a great experience. It was very busy but the workers ensure that we were seated and given our menu quickly. I got 2 desserts and a latte and they were delicious. Very sweet and creamy. I love the art of the dessert, it is very aesthetic! If you have a sweet tooth like me, definitely try this place out. read more

A La Mousse - Matcha Latte, Tangerine Cheesescake, Snowman Cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is a cute shop. We had gone in to inquire about the mooncakes that they were pre-selling. They've got an extensive drink menu and the cakes in the display case were pretty. If you want to dine-in, you take a seat and order. If you're getting carryout, order at the counter. We opted to sit as we wanted to try one of the cakes. We got their matcha coconut latte, lemonade mint and the pomegranate drinks. Then we got the tiger cake. The drinks were good. Cake was tasty. Light and fluffy. Not overly sweet. Why only 4 stars? Cause service was extremely slow. There were two people behind the counter. One was too busy on the phone while standing at the register to even acknowledge us. Finally, the other person came to ask how they could help. She asked if were ordering to go or dining in. Since we were dining in, she asked us to pick any seat. Took her a few minutes to get to us. The tiger cake came out quickly, but our drinks took quite awhile. She brought out the match drink but then we had to wait for the other two. By then, we were running out of time as we had to get back to meet up with our moms. So, we had to take our drinks to go and still had to wait to pay. We did inquire about the mooncakes. The staff had no idea on the details and we had to ask them to actually go ask someone. Needless to say, we didn't order the mooncakes and wouldn't drive back to Philly just to pick them up. read more

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A la mousse wonderful bakery and cafe with drinks. Large assortment of sweet treats to choose from, as well as a very long list of drinks to customize. Presentation is #1 here as soon as you walk in, it is very welcoming. Small cafe vibe, and the staff are friendly. All drinks and treats are very aesthetically pleasing, and the taste is great as well. Not the best baked good, but very high quality nonetheless and the appearance amplifies. Thanks read more

A La Mousse - Container - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was craving sweet and stumbled across this hidden gem in Philly's China Town. It clearly was my lucky night. This place was bustling too so I had a feeling it was going to be heaven. I ordered the a decaf White Mocha Vanilla Latte, Pink Love, and the Polar Bear. I was practically licking the plate and my cup of Java. This was the perfect place to have dessert after dinner. read more

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I tried the mango crepe cake and it was good. Was really fresh and soft and cream wasn't too sweet. Small cafe, make sure you get there early if you want a table. I was looking for the matcha crepe cake but I think they were out. I would come back to try the others. Cashier was friendly and seemed like a chill spot. read more

A La Mousse - Mango Crepe Cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place promised the style of a French bakery and delivered a Chinatown experience on top of that. I might have chosen something more subtle than my matcha-flavored crepe-cake with matcha ice cream, but it certainly delivered the rich flavor that one expects. An efficient sit-down dining experience was complemented by the opportunity to gaze on a mouthwatering display of premium sweets. Expensive, ultra-rich stuff for sure, but if you're going to get dessert, you might as well do it right. Not a great place for the vegan or GF crowd that I could tell, though their drinks hold some wonder as well and might be a better bet for such folks. read more

A La Mousse - Matcha Mille Crepes Cake - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Prices were maybe $1 more than I would have liked, or else I wish the portions were slightly larger. However the two mousse cakes I got were absolutely delicious. The tangerine was creamy and slightly tart, the earl gray one was very smooth but I wish the flavor has been stronger. read more

A La Mousse - Earl gray on the left and Tangerine on the right - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Was nearby for dinner and found this little hidden gem for dessert. Omg, everything is super cute AND delicious! Definitely IG worthy shop. Inside is quite small so we did a to-go order and the pieces stayed intact. I would love to return!! read more

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Was in Camden on Sunday, figured we would stop by the city and get some coffee. Came across this place on Yelp and the desserts looked adorable so we figure it's a new place and we can try. I'm so glad that we stopped by because the little shop was adorable and very well put together. The girl who served was super sweet and very attentive to everyone in the shop. We ordered as followed: - Tiramisu & matcha latte: delicious as expected. - Holiday bunny & sakura expresso iced coffee: I've never had the sakura flavor and in contrast with the coffee it was a great combo! Added kinda a flowery strawberry taste. The bunny dessert was WOW! My party and I did not expect that taste almost peachy/citrus like flavor and had a kick. I ate it soo slow lol - Mango Mousse & shake: My husband was delighted and loved how the outer shell was hard on the dessert. The drink was fine to him. - Chocolate dessert: My sister wasn't a fan but ate it, the menu needs to specify that it's DARK bitter and more bitter. She still ate it, but we noticed her struggling a bit. All in all we were happy with the snacks and the place has great ambience. If we ever stop by the city again we will definitely come back. Also the portion sizes are great, you can come here on a date and get a dessert to share. read more

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came with a friend on Thanksgiving, and we're so glad we stopped by! The service was amazing, the girl who took our dine-in order was super sweet, and there were many cute pastries available. We got the Earl Grey Cyclone, iced tiramisu latte, and hot cherry blossom latte. Earl Grey Cyclone: perfectly light, creamy, and not too sweet! The earl grey flavor came through so well and paired nicely with raspberry, which offered a perfect touch of tartness. The cheesecake-like crust at the bottom was also delicious. Iced tiramisu latte: also not that sweet but still flavorful; coffee was strong and came with a layer of chocolate, cream, and a cookie. Cherry blossom latte: seems not to be caffeinated, as it was pink and just tasted (artificially) sweet and milky. It was warm and a good hot drink to try if you prefer something sweet and fragrant. Ambiance was clean and cozy -- a great place for groups, duos, or even studying. Thank you A La Mousse! read more

A La Mousse - Earl Grey Cyclone & iced tiramisu latte - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

*They wrote in the menu that due to the increase of prices in ingredients, everything on the menu is increased by $1.50 Still one of my favorite places for dessert in Philadelphia! Their desserts are so pretty, affordable, and nicely portioned. This time around, the drinks were a little disappointing this time as our Cherry Blossom Matcha Latte barely had any pink/Cherry Blossom flavor (they forgot it at first and remade it, but the remade one barely had any) and the Panna Cotta did not really have a smooth texture but a little cottage cheese like? But I think this was because we went near closing time and there were a lot of customers, as usually they are not like this! Overall, everything was yummy and pretty. I would say the portion is good for 1-2 people for each dessert. read more

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