We go at least once a month because that's how delicious the goodies are here. They have a…read morewonderful combination of sweet and savory options, and they regularly rotate the menu so things are always fresh and seasonal. You can literally see them hand making the deliciousness right there too! We've gotten their cake tasting box too and that was really good also

This is one of the best non conformist bake shops and cafes that I have been to in fishtown. The…read morepastries are unique and the drinks are well crafted. The staff is very friendly while working urgently and accurately to fulfill orders to a line that is sometimes out the door. The cafe feels like home with unique art and decor. If you are in north Philly this place is a must try and is my go to cafe in the area.

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.

Ran inside hangry looking for ANYTHING to eat. Decided on a classic egg and cheese on a bagel. I…read moredon't know if I was just too hungry, but this is one of the best egg and cheese sandwiches I had ever had. The egg were cooked well and the cheese didn't make the bagel soggy. It was great. The true test will be when I come back on a normal hunger level.

Mean and ableist. The bagels taste good when fresh but the staff are horrible. My mother used order…read morethem all the time, but stopped because of awful way the staff treat her. She has serious arthritis, so she needs the bagels cut. Every time she asks, the staff roll their eyes at her, make her feel horrible for asking. They HAVE a bagel cutter--sitting right next to their mean, strawberry-flavored bagel faces. So it's extra weird. Especially when they snap at her, "WE DONT HAVE TIME FOR THAT!!!" Even without debilitating arthritis, it's extremely messy having to cut a whole bag of bagels by hand at home, especially when they're covered with stuff. It's dumb. Like I wouldn't ever make a catering order because of they refuse to cut them--and we have lots of occasions to. Last time I checked, no one's dying over bagels, so, yeah, you do have time, to be kind kind. Time to be a good neighbor, time to not be ageist and ableist, and time to act like a normal person. Anyway, we love bagels. But since it just bagels, I'm fine with going somewhere else.

They make the perfect breakfast sandwich -- three cheese blend, well-seasoned egg, choice of meat…read more(I had turkey sausage), with a house sauce on a hot, flakey, fluffy biscuit. No notes. Absolutely perfect. Please be aware that this place is hard to find. It has a Spring Garden address, but it's actually in the lobby of an office building that you get to from N. 3rd Street. Also, all of the parking spaces in the lot seem to be numbered/reserved, so park wisely.

Cozy place located in the lobby of 4444. I tried the breakfast sandwich on a biscuit with scrambled…read moreegg and Thai shallot aioli. It was absolutely delicious and probably the best breakfast sandwich I've had in Philly. The biscuits are fresh, made daily, crisp and flaky. The egg wasn't too oily and the cheese was a nice blend. It paired perfectly with the aioli. Service was helpful and friendly. I'll be back to try the cakes and other baked goods.

I wasn't sure when I would get to visit Rougarou Baking, as it's only open Friday, Saturday and…read moreSunday - and I'm usually in the suburbs on the weekends. However, I was in town today, and thought I would see what this new Queen Village bakery was all about! The bakery, started by a couple, Zach and Paige Wernick, who had extensive baking experience, opened a few months ago. They were both there when I visited. I arrived at 10 on a Friday and they had sold out of several items I was hoping to try (Challah and Cardamom Bun). However, I made the best of the remaining pastries, and tried what was left. I started with the Chocolate Babka - as it has already made a 'reputation' for itself. (When I left the store, I went around the corner to Spread Bagels. The bagel baker's eyes lit up when he saw the babka! He knew it was from Rougarou and said "It's the best!"). I bought a whole babka as opposed to a slice. I'm very selective about my babkas. I like many different 'varieties' - the biggest difference I see among babkas is the layering of chocolate. Some babkas are a 'traditional' version with a moderate layering of chocolate - others, have several layers of chocolate making it denser. Rougarou has a thicker layering - which I believe is the more popular version. The inside had a nice texture, was beautifully marbled, very chocolaty, and I tasted cinnamon! I was surprised as I'd had many cinnamon babkas, but never a chocolate babka with cinnamon! It was braided into the moist loaf, and was an excellent addition. It was a delicious babka! I also got the Coffee Cake; it had been sometime since I had a slice of coffee cake at a bakery. This 'cake' was in the shape of a circle and powdered with sugar. It was a fluffy and tender, and with the crunchy top, was the perfect coffee cake! I could easily have eaten another one. Next up was the Ginger cookie. I have a fondness for these cookies as I love Ginger - especially with sushi! I took a bite into the chewy cookie and immediately tasted the sugar sparkling crust, and then the chewy interior, with just the right amount of spice! There's something special about the 'tang' of ginger in a cookie! Last, but definitely not the least, was the Butter croissant! It was one of the best croissants I've had. It was deeply golden and as flaky as can be on the outside. The inside was so light and airy - you could taste the richness of the butter. I tasted a 'saltiness' in the croissant thinking they may use 'salted butter'. I noted online the bakery uses sea salt in some of their pastries to balance the richness of the butter. It added a savory taste in a way....and while I think I prefer the pastry without the salt, I was intrigued. I was having eggs at the time, and cut the croissant in half and put the egg inside. It was epic! The light taste of the salt made for the best 'breakfast sandwich' I've had in a long time! I will definitely order again-it's unique! While reading about the bakery, there was a note to arrive as early as possible! I'll be sure to be there next time when it opens!! It's a real jewel in Queen Village!

I got here on Friday late morning and some items were already sold out. I got the last slice of…read morebabka. Unfortunately, it was on the dry side. The owners are super nice and welcoming.

FRICKEN WONDERFUL SANDWICH!!!!!!!! Ramen thing is so worth…read moreit. It is all the toppings of ramen. The eggs were perfectly jammy without being too messy. The egg was honestly some of the best egg I've had. Every other topping also paired super well The bagels themselves have good crispy outside and are super soft inside. I also got a Frenchthing bagel since the pairing of lavender and savory is rare. I didn't find the lavender particularly present but a good bagel.

A great spot to get bagels, bialys, and bagel sandwiches…read more Their bagels are thick and soft, and I love their bialys! Unfortunately, I still have not tried any of their bagel sandwiches, but I will get around to it. The service is friendly and helpful. The space is small, so on weekends it does fill up and gets crowded. A definite must try if you are in the area!

I've ordered from here a few times , love the bacon egg bagel sandwich but haven't seen it on the…read moremenu in quite some time. The iced lattes are delicious and there's always fun flavors. The GF waffle sandwich has a good taste as well but the texture of the waffle could be better, I'll let it slide though because I know gluten free is tricky. Cannolis are 10/10 and also enjoyed the banana pudding. 4 stars because some of your items come out a bit dry. The s'mores bar was too much crust and the flavor was off. The cosmic brownie was dry as well when I got it the other day. Figuring out how to retain moisture in your baked goods would make this a 5 star place. letting you know this because I want vegan establishments to succeed and have a good reputation I've been vegan for 12 years. Hope this helps

Tried this bakery for the first time after I switched to a dairy free diet. Phenomenal desserts to…read moresatisfy your sweet tooth. I tried the cosmic brownie (10/10), chocolate cupcake (10/10), and banana pudding (8/10). You would never even know there weren't any eggs in the brownie and cupcake. The banana pudding tasted great but felt a little too liquidy for pudding. It could have used more wafers considering how large the cup was. The cafe itself is cute with colorful mismatched furniture vibe and seems like a good place to just relax and work. The staffer who helped me was super nice as well! I forgot to take photos but I'll definitely be going back so will add them later!

I love neighborhood spots, and this little gem in the Art Museum area was such a great find. I…read morestopped by after a work meeting and was pleasantly surprised. The tuna sandwich was delicious--especially with their homemade tomato sauce. The service was friendly, and the space was bright, clean, and inviting. Overall, the vibe was exactly what I love in a local café. I'll definitely be back! Def for the chocolate kokosh!

Ever since this place opened in April 2025, my family and I became regulars. If you're a fan of…read morehome-made pastry and good coffee, this is a place for you. It is a family owed shop that has everything home made and fresh every day. They have more than pastries and coffee, there are also bagels, salads, and more. The place is very welcoming and clean. Everything they have tastes amazing!