How am I just getting to know about them is wild! I recently found them through Instagram and so…read morethankful for that. Best part is they deliver because we are quite a ways away from them. We ordered the Sticky Toffee Danish (Feb special) and a Peach Danish - both were elite! The pastries were packed in proper containers and delivered in their reusable bag which is so nice of them! I will definitely keep an eye out for their monthly specials and order from them again!

Re:online ordering - order confirmation doesn't mean anything. Make sure you get confirmation of…read moreorder pickup. Apparently if you order something that goes out of stock while you're picking things out, the system may not flag it (looks like it processed the order) but they never see it. Really on point pastries. I especially like their morning bun that is infused with orange and cardamon. Was bummed that I missed out in the Valentine's strawberry cardamom jam-filled hearts thanks to the ordering system though. That's what I get for procrastinating!

I would have a hard time coming anywhere near this part of town without stopping back in; pastries…read moreare bold and unique, so delicious. The porchetta sandwich comes in many renditions; there's the tried and true OG, with other sandwich varieties and names building off that. I got the Truffle Pig, which I'd get a hundred times over; the subtle truffle mushroom flavor becomes one with that goat cheese spread and sneaks into every bite, but doesn't smother or overpower. The crackling (a crisp but more meaty and dense pork rind plank) included on most of their sandwiches is such a clutch addition and I'll be looking for it in more places now; it doesn't break down or burst into dust and holds up much better than a chip for that extra crunch to a sandwich. Along with the seeded roll, you can tell there has been heavy consideration given to the way texture and crunch can elevate any sandwich. We tried a variety of sweets, too many to name, but the tahini halva blondie stood out to me, and on our way back with the sandwiches I had to chug a very refreshing corpse reviver spritz (juniper berry, citrus peel, elderflower, star anise, lemon seltzer).

This carry-out only breakfast spot was FANTASTIC! I'm not a coffee lover. I've tried plenty of…read morevariations over the years and am pretty confident it's just not my thing. But the latte pictured with this review has to be the best latte I've ever had! It wasn't too sweet, too strong, or bitter. It was honestly perfect. It wasn't mine, so unfortunately I was limited to three sips but I will absolutely be ordering my own next time I go back. The breakfast sandwich was also delicious, and the house-made ketchup was a nice touch. I also noticed they have soft serve with weekly flavor specials. I was a little leery of the flavors they had last week so I passed, but trying the soft serve is definitely on my list for my next visit

Now that I live near Kettle Black, I swing by regularly to see if the line has died down and there…read moreis still food left. I think my original experience was tainted by the long line. I don't like to wait in line, and the too-hot coffee colored my experience. I don't wait in line, but I've warmed up to them. They make some good croissants. I love their baguettes and sandwich loaves. My husband loves their bagels and focaccia. There are often pretzels left, and we still enjoy those. On a weekday, I'll walk past on my way to the El and stop in if they are still open. My Center City co-workers get to enjoy Kettle Black without the line! I like that they have vegan options and try to score those if my vegan family members will be visiting.

I bought two bagels with specialty cream cheese, a cinnamon roll with icing, a jalapeño cheddar…read morepretzel, and a cheddar jalapeño focaccia loaf. The bagels were fresh and soft with the little bit of tanginess expected from bagel dough, and the additional flavor from the everything seasoning and cheddar blended with the cream cheese well. Cinnamon roll was also softer than expected with just the right amount of icing, like an upgrade from the classic Cinnabon roll. Focaccia was moist and flavorful, great for sharing at my family party. Didn't get to taste pretzel because it was for my boyfriend. Tip 1: Come here before 9! I came too late at 10am one day and everything was already sold out. Kettle Black fans are BIG fans! In warmer months, people might start lining up at 7:30 just before opening at 8 for the best stuff. The second time I came, I rolled up at 8:45 to find a long but reasonable line. Like, maybe a 15 min wait to get inside. Some items (everything cheddar bagel and pretzel bun) were sold out, but many items were still in stock. Tip 2: Get specialty cream cheese. I got a bacon cheese pepper cream cheese, which had thick chunks of bacon mixed throughout and it was much better than expected thanks to the meatiness. There typically aren't sandwiches like lox bagels available. Tip 3: Highly recommend the hot coffee. It's their own blend that they get from a specialty roaster and it's got this mellow flavor without being bitter or sour. I needed to put in extra effort to get here, so I wouldn't come in every week. But it's a nice treat every other month. Other notes: Staff was very accommodating and patient, seemed happy to be there, and gave me great advice. Not a place to sit and eat, more of a grab-and-go.

Great service - friendly and efficient staff. Delicious…read morebagels! Love the concept of mixing everything together so that the veggies aren't falling out of the sandwich and getting super messy when everything is separate. One of the best bagels I've had in a while - will definitely be coming back whenever I'm in the area!

Excellent service and really friendly staff. Got a free coffee with my bagel since it was end of…read moreday. Bagels were good but not great - too big and puffy for my liking, prefer the smaller NY style ones. Probably just personal preference. Would buy again but not my first choice.

If you find yourself in Philly and you have a hankering for a great bagel... this is the place!…read moreIt's a small Independent shop near Washington Square. They have bagel sandwiches and the like but I opted for a single black sesame bagel. Never had a black sesame before. It's different from my normal white sesame but had a heat flavor. The bagel itself was just amazing. Soft, with a great chew. Yvonne helped at the counter and she was terrific! Great service!

Nice bagel cafe close by to Washington that is open breakfast and early lunch hours. Has a few…read moresmaller tables here to sit and eat. The staff here are lovely and welcoming. The menu has various bagels and spreads, and sandwich options. Also various beverages as well. The bagel types are interesting. I tried the fennel seed one and it had good flavor. Had the Mediterranean tuna bagel sammie with a side of pesto pasta. Also came with a drink with their lunch special. Bagels are on the smaller side! Fillings were tasty though.

New York style bagels and coffee. I like the zhug sauce, it reminds me of a pesto. I usually order…read moreThe Egg on a poppy seed bagel with a strawberry latte. Great choices for vegetarians and vegans. Bagels are similar to PopUp. No seating inside, a very small shop. Staff is nice and service is quick.

Stopped by Kismet for a morning bagel sandwich. Ordered The Fish and one plain bagel. The sandwich…read morewas great! Ingredients were fresh and loved the pickle and pastrami lox. I would definitely get this again. The bagel on the other hand was unimpressive. It was a little too bread-like. I mean it is bread but it was as if I was just eating a dinner roll. Anyway the sandwich is a 4/5 but the bagel is barely a 3. I'm interested in trying other sandwiches but probably wouldn't get a dozen bagels here. P.S. No seating inside. Only takeout counter.

Slice and Schmear takes regular bagels into another level. Their stuffed bagels are in my…read moreInstagram feed. I stopped by to check out their unique creations. They have it in regular and the one with bacon and cheese. My husband really enjoyed his stuffed bacon and cheese bagel. Besides bagels, they have plenty options of matcha drinks and smoothies. Definitely stop by when you're in the neighborhood.

This was pretty good. I wouldn't be rushing back for it tho…read more I came to Slice and Schmear, a cute bagel shop that sells creative bagels and schmears. They have a Korean style bagel that I was unable to try due to it selling out fast. They also have breakfast sandwhiches and drinks. I ordered the jalepeno and cheese and french toast bagels with thier cooper sharp and honey walnut schmear on the side. Their schmear was huge, when I said on the side, I thought a small container instead I got a tub of cream cheese lol. The bagels were flavorful, it tasted better warmed up in the oven and that's cause I prefer a crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside texture. The cooper sharp cream cheese was really good and spicy.

10/10 recommend!!! You won't find a better bagel in the area!!! Even at 2PM bagel tasted so fresh…read moreas if it was just made-unbelievable. My standards for bagels are very high growing up in NJ. The owners are from Brooklyn-if you know, you know....... You can tell that the Jalapeño cream cheese is made with real FRESH jalapeños. Save yourself the trouble of trying other bagel spots in philly-just go to Talia's! Last but not least-I am not a tiramisu person. I tried their homemade tiramisu on A whim and it changed my whole perspective on the dessert! Must try!!! *owners are super friendly-genuinely nice people!

Went in after seeing someone post about Talia's on TikTok. My boyfriend and I ordered two…read moreeverything bagels with cream cheese. The bagels were really great--they were fresh, fluffy, and perfectly toasted. Honestly one of the best, if not the best bagel I've had in Philly. The owner was also so friendly! He talked to me about his process and how he hand rolls all the bagels. He even convinced me to try his tiramisu too, which was equally as delicious. I will definitely be back!