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A little bakery with a large selection of macarons as well as various other french baked goods and pastries. A few dozen different macaron combinations are available, with some unique and worldly inspired ingredients. There is very minimal seating inside, so mostly take out is best. Kouign amann had a buttery and crispy outer shell, and a fluffy inside with chocolate filling. Definitely want to try the cinnamon one. The macaron I had was milk and honey, and had great flavor. Perfect chewy and crispy outer layer with a nice sweet inner layer. So many flavors to pick from!
ICI is one of my favorite dessert cafés. They also have savory pastries. Seating is limited. My Favorites: Lavender Latte; Dark Chocolate; Milk & Honey; Matcha; Hazelnut; S'mores Cruffin (seasonal)
Very rainbow friendly part of street. Was a great entrance to the front where we were met with a wall of macarons. Great tasting desserts/breakfast! If we are ever in Philly, we would def be back! Jake, kev, d, mark
Spectacular. Give me 14 of them right now. The way I ran to write up this review is unreal. I don't remember ever tasting a macaron this good! I had my co-worker pick these up for me, so unfortunately I can't speak to the service or ambiance of this establishment. I tried the lavender lemon and rose lychee. Both macarons exhibited the strongest, most pungent floral flavors, which I love. You can taste every single ingredient in these. They were soft and fresh. I'll definitely be returning to try more flavors!
Not the kind of place you'd go to study but nice place to sit and chat with friends. I got the mushroom cheesesteak croissant, the bacon and Brie, and the chocolate croissant. Overall, the lamination on the pastries were decent however the flavors were underwhelming. I was excited for the savory croissants but the mushroom cheesesteak was subpar. The filling condensed the lamination and there was a big air pocket inside. The Brie and bacon was denser but mostly tasted Brie, the bacon wasn't evident. Didn't try the macarons but overall not sure if I'd go back.
The staff was friendly and patient as me and others decided which macarons we wanted. There were so many options! I ended up with: earl gray, cassis & fig, yuzu, lemon lavender The earl gray had a strong satisfying flavor. Crumbly texture shell. The yuzu filling made it a bit chewy when biting into the macaron. Lighter flavor for this one. My favorite was the pistachio madeleine. It was off and airy. Nice flavor. Made me want to go back for more. My least favorite was the Matcha cruffin. Although there was a lot of matcha flavor in the filling, it felt and tasted tooooo buttery . I felt sick eating it. I even scraped out some of the filling so that I could finish it. Not because it was too much filling but because it just had that feeling and taste as if you were eating a stick of butter.
Macarons are one of my favorite desserts so I take them pretty seriously & ICI seems to as well! I got the rose lychee & pistachio macarons. The rose lychee was perfect - the flavors were real and natural and perfectly floral. The pistachio surprised me with the center being as creamy as it was! They were both incredible and I can't wait to come back and try more flavors.
Had the best Ube mochi croissant today. The pastry was fresh, crispy, flaky and filled with delicious Ube mochi. I hope they never discontinue it and wish they made other flavors like Matcha or even Pandan!
The pastries? Divine. The macaroons? Perfect. The coffee? Wonderful. The best dirty chai I've had! So glad this spot reopened! Their later in the day hours are also nice for those of us who need an afternoon pick me up. Seating is limited, but there's a nice park around the corner that is nice to hang out in after picking up your coffee and pastries.
This place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! First timers and everything, including the coffee and tea, was amazing! The service was incredible! ICI Macarons is a must try!
ICI deserves 5 because, not only does it do the classics well, it also has fun and funky flavors and products that are delicious. The mushroom cheesesteak croissant is life changing. The lavender lemonade is perfectly sweet and tart. The prices for both these items felt incredible fair too. If I had anything negative to say, it would be that I wish there was more seating. As this is Philly though, I'm not bothered that there isn't a whole lot. The cafe is cute and clean. I can picture myself going anytime I'm in the area. It was great!!
Wow! Is it wrong for me to say that this was my best meal in Philadelphia? Came here with my daughter on Sunday morning and we had Kouign-amman's and coffee. I had chocolate, she had lemon. They were amazing. I mean, really amazing. We bought a box of macaroons for a party. I'm not really a macaroon fan but I had a few and they're delicious. Great little place with a friendly staff. This is definitely a place to try if you're in the Old City area.
I was there at opening time on a Tuesday and a queue was quickly forming. I opted for the kouign amann ( which is my secret vice) and picked up a mushroom tart for my hubby. All of the items made it safely home to Atlanta and we enjoyed everything. The bakery is quite small - only a few tables/counter to eat inside. Be patient and support your local businesses! read more
6 months ago
24 days ago
A little bakery with a large selection of macarons as well as various other french baked goods and pastries. A few dozen different macaron combinations are available, with some unique and worldly inspired ingredients. There is very minimal seating inside, so mostly take out is best. Kouign amann had a buttery and crispy outer shell, and a fluffy inside with chocolate filling. Definitely want to try the cinnamon one. The macaron I had was milk and honey, and had great flavor. Perfect chewy and crispy outer layer with a nice sweet inner layer. So many flavors to pick from! read more
9 months ago
ICI is one of my favorite dessert cafés. They also have savory pastries. Seating is limited. My Favorites: Lavender Latte; Dark Chocolate; Milk & Honey; Matcha; Hazelnut; S'mores Cruffin (seasonal) read more
Spectacular. Give me 14 of them right now. The way I ran to write up this review is unreal. I don't remember ever tasting a macaron this good! I had my co-worker pick these up for me, so unfortunately I can't speak to the service or ambiance of this establishment. I tried the lavender lemon and rose lychee. Both macarons exhibited the strongest, most pungent floral flavors, which I love. You can taste every single ingredient in these. They were soft and fresh. I'll definitely be returning to try more flavors! read more
Not the kind of place you'd go to study but nice place to sit and chat with friends. I got the mushroom cheesesteak croissant, the bacon and Brie, and the chocolate croissant. Overall, the lamination on the pastries were decent however the flavors were underwhelming. I was excited for the savory croissants but the mushroom cheesesteak was subpar. The filling condensed the lamination and there was a big air pocket inside. The Brie and bacon was denser but mostly tasted Brie, the bacon wasn't evident. Didn't try the macarons but overall not sure if I'd go back. read more
The staff was friendly and patient as me and others decided which macarons we wanted. There were so many options! I ended up with: earl gray, cassis & fig, yuzu, lemon lavender The earl gray had a strong satisfying flavor. Crumbly texture shell. The yuzu filling made it a bit chewy when biting into the macaron. Lighter flavor for this one. My favorite was the pistachio madeleine. It was off and airy. Nice flavor. Made me want to go back for more. My least favorite was the Matcha cruffin. Although there was a lot of matcha flavor in the filling, it felt and tasted tooooo buttery . I felt sick eating it. I even scraped out some of the filling so that I could finish it. Not because it was too much filling but because it just had that feeling and taste as if you were eating a stick of butter. read more
1 year ago
Macarons are one of my favorite desserts so I take them pretty seriously & ICI seems to as well! I got the rose lychee & pistachio macarons. The rose lychee was perfect - the flavors were real and natural and perfectly floral. The pistachio surprised me with the center being as creamy as it was! They were both incredible and I can't wait to come back and try more flavors. read more
1 year ago
The pastries? Divine. The macaroons? Perfect. The coffee? Wonderful. The best dirty chai I've had! So glad this spot reopened! Their later in the day hours are also nice for those of us who need an afternoon pick me up. Seating is limited, but there's a nice park around the corner that is nice to hang out in after picking up your coffee and pastries. read more
5 months ago
11 months ago
This place is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! First timers and everything, including the coffee and tea, was amazing! The service was incredible! ICI Macarons is a must try! read more
11 months ago
ICI deserves 5 because, not only does it do the classics well, it also has fun and funky flavors and products that are delicious. The mushroom cheesesteak croissant is life changing. The lavender lemonade is perfectly sweet and tart. The prices for both these items felt incredible fair too. If I had anything negative to say, it would be that I wish there was more seating. As this is Philly though, I'm not bothered that there isn't a whole lot. The cafe is cute and clean. I can picture myself going anytime I'm in the area. It was great!! read more
1 year ago
Wow! Is it wrong for me to say that this was my best meal in Philadelphia? Came here with my daughter on Sunday morning and we had Kouign-amman's and coffee. I had chocolate, she had lemon. They were amazing. I mean, really amazing. We bought a box of macaroons for a party. I'm not really a macaroon fan but I had a few and they're delicious. Great little place with a friendly staff. This is definitely a place to try if you're in the Old City area. read more
FOOD Ever since I had my first kouign amann back over at B Patisserie on the West coast, I have been on the hunt for a good one on the East coast since. I've tried buttery ones up in Montréal by the classic slice, but nothing could compare to what I had that first time. Until now. So when I found out ICI had kouign amanns, I just had to check it out. And it was worth it. I ordered the classic KA, and every bite into it is just buttery, sugary, flaky heaven. The outside is caramelized to perfection and the sugary center is a treat to reach. It's definitely a guilty pleasure and a dangerously good one at that. I also ordered the coffee mocha cruffin. It has the wow factor and was a good treat, but I wouldn't say I'd prioritize it over ordering the KA's. It had a sugary crust, flaky interior, and mocha cream center, and it's best eaten when shared. I have yet to try their specialty KA flavors, macarons, and drinks, but I look forward to next time! DRINKS There is an extensive coffee menu, and their lavender lattes are quite popular based on how often I heard it ordered while in line. SERVICE I came on a Sunday morning around 9:30 to a short line, and even by then, I could tell many of the goods were depleting fast. The place is mostly grab-and-go, though they have some small tables outside. The staff are kind and really do get the line moving. PARKING Limited street parking is available in front of the store and the surrounding area that is shared by neighboring establishments. The Betsy Ross House stands across from the bakery, making it quite a busy place to visit. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
8/15/23 update: tried the macarons and they got glowing reviews from everyone who tried them. They were so good with just the right amount of sweetness and tartness for the more citrusy flavors. Very much enjoyed the ones I had. Usually macarons can just be overly sweet with not much else going on but you could definitely taste the unique flavors of each of these macarons. Definitely will be back to try ones I didn't get to have! I forget her name but the sales associate that helped me was super kind and patient with me as I had to choose from their amazing selection of flavors for macarons. Honestly, really unique flavors that I don't see often anywhere else, with a lot of asian fruit inspired ones! We love some good rep. They also had a good selection of more "regular" flavors too if you're not feeling adventurous. Bought these for a family gathering so haven't tried them yet, but judging from the smell, they're gonna be sooooo good. They're also sO pretty, and she helped package them up so nicely for me some of them got cracked, but that was my fault trecking 20 minutes back to my apartment. Overall, definitely gonna be a place I come back to. Service was great and I'm sure their other products are just as good as their macarons. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
This place is amazing. I highly recommend the cheesesteak mushroom croissant and their kouign amanns. You can also ask them to heat up the mushroom cheesesteak a bit, but the kouign amann should be enjoyed at room temperature to preserve the crunchy sugar crust at the bottom. I've also had most of their macarons and the fruit ones are amazing like hibiscus sour Cherry, raspberry marshmallow, passion fruit, etc. They deserve all the flowers for their hard work. I talked to the owners and they have such a passion for baking. The crazy thing is, they learned everything through YouTube! I initially thought this was a side project because they only opened 3 days a week, but I found out it's because they used the other 4 days for prep. Also, they import the butter from France where the cows eat croissant and smoke cigarettes for breakfast and look down on tourists who don't speak French so you know it's authentic. read more
5 years ago
I don't have much to say but I will say that the man working the day I was here was very friendly and that the macarons were fantastic. Took them to go and drove back to the Poconos before even sampling and they were simply incredible. Had a sampler of 8 different ones and I'd get each one again (although the pistachio was my favorite), hard not to give this place 5 stars. I got a little artsy with their photos too haha read more
Excellent pastries and macarons. Macaron fillings have an intense fruit filling that is way better than other macarons I've had. Get there early and snag a spot in line. The butter croissant is a decadent pleasure itself, but the filled ones are good too. Totally worth the wait and the spendy price. read more
ICI is incredible! If you're looking for impeccable, consistently-executed pastries and macaron options, this is the spot for you! Despite living in the neighborhood, we often missed out on their pastries because they sell out so quickly and/or their hours never worked for us, so it took a long time to finally try ICI. I'm glad we finally made it, though, because we've yet to have anything bad. Sure, macaron flavors (and they have a lot!) can be hit or miss depending on your tastes, but the textures are flawless every time, and they're absolute masters of the puff pastry! They're serving up croissants in various forms, from cruffins and round tarts to traditional rolls. Always perfect, flaky, and wonderfully-buttery. I'm a huge fan of their kouign amann, as well! Try their croissant tarts for something amazing. I recommend the pecan and/or lemon meringue as a starting point. On top of great pastry, their staff is so friendly and excited about their product. There's a passion there that shines through in both the perfection of their pastries and positive attitude of their staff. We have some great bakeries in Old City, but ICI is definitely tops on consistency. I'm really looking forward to the day when we can pop in and enjoy a pastry and coffee at a table, but until then, I'll just be thrilled to have them in the neighborhood and see them still going strong throughout the pandemic! Get there early and enjoy! read more
4 years ago
ICI Macarons & Cafe is open Friday-Sunday At around 11AM they were already sold out of the Brie Croiche and Cinnamon Kouign Amann. Luckily, there are many options- Croissants, Cruffin, Kouign Amann, Macarons, Croiche, and an extensive coffee menu I tried the Matcha Green Tea Cruffin, filled with matcha cream and topped with sugar. I also tried a classic Kouign Amann that was buttered, flaky, and baked to perfection. The Mushroom Cheesesteak (oyster mushroom) and Brie wrapped in phyllo pastry is heavenly. I'm already dreaming about the next visit for Macarons, Almond Croissants, and coffee!!! read more
One of my go-to spots for chai lattes and pastries! I highly recommend making a stop here the next time you're in Old City. Atmosphere: the store is really well lit and has a clean atmosphere. It's meant to be more of a grab on-the-go spot, but there is seating for 4 inside and has a couple of tables outside too. The servers are very friendly! Food: I really enjoy the chai lattes and have tried their cruffins and Kouign-Amman - both taste incredible and are crisp / flakey! I have not tried their macarons yet but that's next on my list! Overall: 5/5 - delicious lattes and pastries! Will definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
This is my go-to macaroon place in Philly. I would stay not only go for their macaroon, but also for their croissants, cuffins (basically all their pastries)! Highly recommend this place MORE THAN ONCE if you're in philly!!! However, the only downside about this place is that they only open 3 days/week...So definitely plan your visit ahead of time! All their bakery items were not too sweet but perfectly sweeten to satisfy your sweet tooth desire! We ordered 6 different macaroons flavors: - Rose lychee (must try if you like lychee) - Raspberry marshmallow (must try if you like raspberry) - Passion fruit (must try if you like sour/tangy taste) - Pistachio (couldn't taste strong pistachio flavor) - Lemon lavender (a little bit tangy taste with lavender aroma!) - Earl grey (must try if you like black tea flavor & tasted almost like chocolate!) We also tried their new pastry item "Brownie chocolate croissant, and it was amazing! Everything was chocolate but was not too sweet & rich in chocolate flavor. Last but not least, "Matcha Green Tea Cruffin" was another highly suggested pastry to try! The cream inside the pastry was perfectly sweeten & not too thick consistency, which made this cruffin so delicious. For the drink, we got the "Lavender Lemonade" without ice. It was too strong lemon (sour) taste without ice, but still highly recommend to try this drink if you're like me who love lemon flavor & lavender aroma! read more
Any time I see a cafe with lavender lattes - I know it's going to be a good spot. I came here with some friends and we got some pastries as well. The cafe is small, so there's only stand up seating inside. Luckily the weather was great and they had 2 tables outside. I ordered the honey lavender latte with the Almond Banana Chocolate Croissant (highly recommended by the staff member). Everything was phenomenal (croissant was SO fresh) and I really wish I got some macarons to go but there was a decent size line. Next time! read more
These macarons are incredible. I am so glad someone recommended them because the sign is so subtle that I would have missed it on my own. I only tried 5 flavors but they were all really good. My favorite was the cassis and fig with salted caramel as a close second. The citrus ones give a nice, fresh pop for the season. The iced beverages were good too and much needed in the heat. Definitely recommend and will return to try more flavors and other items. read more
We stumbled upon this bakery after visiting Betsy Ross house and so glad we did! One of the Best bakeries we have been so far! The chocolate croissant was buttery and crispy on the outside but moist and chocolaty in the inside. My egg tart was also so delicious. We ordered other items from the bakery and everything was worth the calories. How is wish we live in Philadelphia so we can keep going back to this bakery. Even their coffee was sooo tasty. The service was pleasant as well. They were very friendly and told us that all the pastries were baked in house. The bakery smelled so delicious even from our parking outside. The vibe of the bakery was relaxing. Can't wait til we can go back to this bakery. read more
an updated review: Just letting everyone know that amidst the hardships of COVID, ICI is standing strong and SO consistent with their amazing macaroons! I've stopped by like a million times the past week and today to pick up these beautiful little gems! chewy, sweet, and so fragile, these macaroons are literally the best in the whole city. my favorite is earl grey! i also love fig, milk and honey, and chocolate, but i always make sure to pack at least 3 earl greys each time. fabulous! read more
3 years ago
Stumbled upon this yesterday and thought It was quaint and cute so had to stop in. We got a hot chocolate and peppermint green tea which were both tasty. The green tea was definitely strong which I prefer. The hot chocolate tasted so rich and the whipped cream was the perfect addition. I also got a ham and cheese croissant which was tasty. Wish I had told the girl to heat It up, but It was good regardless. Service was fast and easy. read more
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11 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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