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    Haegele’s Bakery

    4.7 (72 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    Butter cake (sorry I couldn't wait)

    I used to visit my grandparents in Philly for the summer they would always have a butter cake or 3 waiting for us. We loved it then the bakery shut down and nobody made it. This trip to Philly I wanted a butter cake I called a few other bakery's and found Haegele's bakery but they were closed for the New Year we called first thing the next morning and they had ONE left the nice lady held it for us. When we arrived it was a cute bakery with LOTS of good stuff to eat and very nice staff who even offered to cute the cake for us so we could eat it in the car. When we go back to Philly I will be stopping buy. Oh the cinnamon rolls were AMAZING as well.

    Gerald S.

    Haegele's Bakery is a real deal German dough and oven master in the heart of Northeast Philadelphia. It sits on the first floor of a row house at the corner of Barnett and Erdrick Streets in Mayfair. Although the retail shop is small, with display cases in front and bread shelving behind the sales space for the white clad family workers, the variety of breads, pastries, cookies and cakes are pretty enormous. Even when I arrived late in the morning, and they were sold out of their most popular items, I was able to score some fantastic examples of their craftsmanship. I grabbed a couple of Bavarian Cream filled donuts, with excess white cream exuding from all angles. They were light textured with a lovely mild sweetness that was instantly addictive. The perfect companion to fresh brewed java. I saw bricks of pound cake on a high shelf and inquired about the orange colored variety sitting among the white and brown frosted beauties that reminded of another famous local baker. I had never imaged Orange Pound Cake with Orange frosting was a thing, but learning that it was, and that it tasted like a creamsicle, I got excited and asked for a half brick. I shared slices of it at home last night with my love. It was also stupendous! It was moist, rich and true to its advertised flavor of orange cream. Should have gone with the whole one. Finally, a Garlic Twist Loaf came home with me. It looked like challah with roast garlic nibs on top. I cut off a chunk, spread butter on both exposed surfaces and lay two slices of imported swiss on top. Simple cheese sammy, but it all went well together with the bread freshly baked and the dairy adding its wholesome touch. Liked it a lot. I was too late for their rolls, round donuts and brownies, but rest assured, I will return earlier in the day to get my hands on them before they sell out. Haegele's is a classic Philadelphia institution that demands your attention and will please both your buds and sense of adventure about the many cool neighborhoods of this great city.

    a wedding cake
    Colleen H.

    I'm happily married into the Haegele Family! Pictured is a beautiful and delicious pound cake with buttercream wedding cake made with extra love by my husband, Joshua. The flowers were provided by our florist! Guests went back for second/third slices. You cannot go wrong with any selection in the store. I highly suggest trying something new at every visit!! My favorite- cinnamon crullers!

    a variety of pastries
    Wendy C.

    Notes: (1) CASH ONLY (2) Street parking in narrow streets. Came here in the morning to pick up some donuts as I was tired of getting dunkin. I didn't think it would be much of a difference but I was so wrong. The donuts here are so fresh and delicious! I got a variety of donuts and danish for $1.50 each which is reasonably priced. I had the jelly donut and the apple danish and by far, it was the best jelly donut that I've had! They had a variety of treats from cookies to cakes. Definitely recommend trying this place out.

    a variety of baked goods
    Vincent G.

    If you are on a hunt for solid pastries and desserts in northeast philly, don't overlook Haegeles. I personally measure pastry shops of jelly donuts (if they have them,) and they lived up to my expectations. They have a true, seedy jelly - tastes fresh & great ratio. I wish they had granulated sugar, but the powdered sugar was actually pretty light still and didnt take away form the jelly itself too much. I had an assortment of pastries though, and everything was solid! You can't go wrong. They do speciality & seasonal cakes. It is only street parking, so be prepared to circle the block if necessary. Would definitely go back!

    Banana cream pie
    A B.

    This gem has been around since 1930. It's a corner rowhome and it's in pristine condition. It's the sweetest, coziest bakery I've ever been to and will definitely return. They are known for their butter cakes and German pastries. The lemon meringue pie is PHENOMENAL! It's more like a curd consistency. The crullers and jelly donuts are must too. I can't wait to try the chocolate chip pound cake next. Please note it's cash only. You can also order ahead if you want something specific.

    a piece of cake on a plate
    Tom R.

    My husband wanted a Yule Log Cake for Christmas Dinner and Haegele's was recommended. Fantastic cake and friendly shop Yeah will be back

    A piece of Washington Cake - yum!
    PA S.

    Old (since 1930), clean, authentic bakery that puts your orders inside of a classic, white, sturdy paper box, and then they securewith string fed from a hanging steel canister. Excellent butter cake, Washington cake, etc.

    Peach Crumb--Looks amazing! It was a Thanksgiving gift that I can't wait for my family to taste!

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    The bakery is amazing and the service is quick. The employees are amazing and always smiling

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    Cream donuts are heaven, sticky buns are great too, I haven't tried much else. Cash only.

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    Wonderful bakery and service!!! My family has been getting our cakes here at Haegele's for decades now!!!

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    The bakery has been around forever is a neighborhood staple. They are George Washington cake is to die for!

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    This place keeps my jeans fitting tight. My favorite bakery the best coconut macaroons and donuts I've ever had!

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    4.8(417 reviews)
    7.8 miWashington Square West, Society Hill
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    I thought I'd written a review about this place before but to my shock I had not…read more I have been coming here since the day they opened, infrequently beacuse I am diabetic but when I want to spoil my body with delicious sugar, honey, this is *IT*. Now I could tell you all about how perfectly tasty everything is. From the classic banana puddings (I prefer the caramel version myself,) to the cookies, to the pineapple upside-down mini cakes. Yes, I could tell you that. But I want to speak to something deeper. I want to speak to belonging and community; and to fairness. As a biracial person with a brown sister, I feel the pull to support black and brown businesses. It's not a secret. And sometimes you do it, and sometimes you privately think "Damn. I wanna be supportive but this place is a mess." Then there's Sweet Life. NOT that. FILLED with good product at a great price, delivered by owners and staff who actually give a damn about being loving and supportive to all different types of people. And did I mention the sweets are POPPIN'? And to that statement of fairness. Today I came in to place an order, and when the price came up, for a moment I thought "Damn. That is a lot higher than I remembered, but I am not about to question them. They set the price and that price is what they deserve." So I paid. But then I noticed there was more in my bag that I'd asked for, and that there had been a miscommunication. When I tell you that this miscommunication was corrected with swiftness *AND* a smile. No shade. No drama. Just an "Ooops, oh well, here's your refund on the balance." I know this seems very basic but we all know it isn't. We have all been in that awkward situation where as a customer we have to point out an error, and the vendor turns it into a Shakespearan tragedy. Not Sweet Life. "Oops. Sorry! Fixed. Love you." So, to recap: Stunningly delicious sweets. Prices fair as hell. Communicative, inclusive staff doing the right thing. You need to take those money dollers and haul your ass over here TODAY. Now...where did I put my insulin pen?

    As yall can probably see I am a loyal fan to this place and the fact that they were closed for so…read morelong really broke my heart. BUT I AM SO HAPPY TO REPORT THEY ARE BACK OPEN AND TASTE JUST AS GOOD! Go support this business so they don't have to worry about the doors closing again.

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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.

    I visited Bread Top House during a weekend trip to Philly's Chinatown neighborhood and had the…read moreabsolute best pastries! There's a large selection of treats as well as a coffee menu. I got the egg tart on recommendation as well as a cheese pastry, pandan cake and red bean moon cake and everything was delicious! The cheese pastry had the softest exterior with a warm cheese filling that was savory but light at the same time. The moon cake was very rich and perfect for sharing! The pandan cake and egg tart were perfectly not-too-sweet, which is why I personally tend to gravitate towards Asian baked goods. It's a smaller but very cozy and homey interior with two tables for sitting down to enjoy your coffee and pastries. It's also cash only or Venmo, so keep that in mind if you never carry cash! I look forward to visiting again and trying more items!

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    4.4(276 reviews)
    7.1 miChinatown
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    THE PLACE INSIDE IS SO NICE, I love it here. Feels very homey, also the staff is very kind. The…read morefood is also nicely made.

    This is my second time visiting a Matcha Panda location, and I'm happy to say the quality is just…read moreas good as the Chestnut Street one. They definitely seem consistent, which I really appreciate. I came with a couple of friends on a Saturday afternoon, and wow... this place was packed. Even with the crowd, the staff stayed friendly and worked quickly, so we didn't have to wait too long for our drinks. One thing I still love is the seating. They have giant plushies sitting in the booths, so if you're by yourself, you're not just awkwardly staring at an empty seat across from you. Maybe I'm the only one who appreciates that, but I think it's a cute touch. The matcha here is the real deal. It's bright green, fragrant, and has that rich, earthy flavor with just enough natural bitterness that you know they're using quality matcha. A lot of places advertise matcha, but this one actually delivers. I ordered one of their matcha desserts with ice cream, and it was creamy, refreshing, and let the matcha flavor shine instead of burying it under sugar. My only complaint is that it was pretty warm inside. It was a hot summer day, and I honestly couldn't tell if the air conditioning was running or if it was just fans. Either way, it wasn't very cool inside. Thankfully I had ice cream, so it didn't bother me too much, but it's something to keep in mind if you're stopping by on a really hot day. Overall, another great visit. Friendly staff, consistently high-quality matcha, and a fun atmosphere. If you're a matcha lover, this is still one of my favorite spots in Chinatown.

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    Matcha ice cream ($7)

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    Panda Snack Cup Series w/ Roasted Green Tea Gelato. Fresh Red Bean, Jasmine Tea Jello, Boba pearls, and Crispy flakes

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    J'aime French Bakery

    4.6(472 reviews)
    7.7 miWashington Square West
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    I'm glad I stopped by here. Came here for a weekend trip. I decided to take a pause on my strict…read moreketo diet for this trip so I wanted to make sure I had some fine pastries in my tummy. Place was nice and bright. Plenty of seating. So many things looked tasty but I got two pain aux raisins, an eclair, a merveilleux, and 4 mini choux pastries (2 for $1). The total came to $24. Pain aux raisin was good but not the best I've ever had. Would have liked them to be slightly thicker and crispier. Plenty of raisins though. Crème pâtissière was fantastic. Eclair was thin and dainty. I got this for my son as a safe bet. I tried a piece and I was so delighted to find it was filled with a chocolate pudding type of filling. The mini choux pastries were an impulse buy. I got enough for everyone in the car ride home to try. Delicious and delicate one bite treat. The merveilleux was a blind buy. Read a review that raved about it so I gave it a try. I didn't even know what to expect. It's crispy meringue covered in cream and crushed speculoos cookies. It's so heavenly! 2/3 of us liked the merveilleux the best and one of us liked the pain aux raisin the best. Come here if you're looking for something really special

    I was craving, deeply craving, a Jambon Beurre. And I needed a really good French baguette to pull…read moreit off. This bakery is way too close to a convenient PATCO stop en route to work. I stopped in around 8 AM and their pastries were FRESH. The baguette was still warm to the touch. Swoon. That night, we sliced the baguette open, slathered it generously with European salted butter and slabs of imported ham as well as good quality cheese. It hit the spot. I do take my carbs seriously.

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    GÂTEAU À L'HUILE D'OLIVE

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    Apple tart in the foreground, but the highlight is the merveilleux!

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    4.4(327 reviews)
    7.1 miChinatown
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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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