Perfect spot for a quick drink and snack. The employees are friendly and helpful. Service is quick. Small shop, so seating is limited. There are a few window bar seats and one outdoor table, but it's otherwise more of a to-go type place. Clean restroom. Street parking. Mild noise level. Can get cramped when busy. As their name suggests, they offer a wide selection of macarons, all of which look delicious. They also have various sweet and savory pastries, coffees, teas, and lemonades. I've only had their hot tea, so I can't speak on the other drinks; I do appreciate the variety and uniqueness of the tea flavors offered as those aren't usually highlighted much. The pastries are flaky, delicious, and filling - definitely recommend the feta spinach croissant. Prices are fair. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Kouign Amann - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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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 read more

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Soooooo many great options - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Lemon Lavender macaron (purple) - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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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

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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

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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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - rose lychee & pistachio macarons - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The shop is cute. The owner is pleasant and the variety is amazing. The macaroons are incredible!

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! read more

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Ube Mochi Croissant - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Uhhh wth was this experience?!?!?! Before I go into it, the coffee is pretty good. Really like that there are so many vegan options for pastries. Ok, they didn't warm my pastry so it wasn't that appealing. I stood there for a while until some sparkly cat hat person popped up. She was doing some stock stuff and was reprimanding the other worker who was making a drink for another customer. The sparkly cat hat lady was pretty rude asking us what we wanted (side eye). Throughout the whole experience cat hat kept chastising the other worker, speaking in the most condescending tone. Such a hostile environment, I would hate to work with the cat hat person. Customer service was practically non existent. Super uncomfortable to experience such unprofessionalism. Felt so bad for the other worker. Btw messy hair in front of a face is kinda a health concern even with a hat holding the top. read more

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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Dirty chai - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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I went to ICI for an oat milk vanilla latte and clearly stated twice that I needed oat milk because I'm lactose intolerant. What I received was not only the most bitter coffee I've ever had, but it was also made with regular cow's milk. As I'm writing this, two hours later, I'm still dealing with a severe stomachache because of their mistake. read more

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

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Overpriced, portions are small. The service was nothing special. The prices were crazy

I love their selection of pastries! They have unique flavors and a wide variety of croissants. They sell out quick so you gotta go early to get the popular ones. Also there are mannyyy macarons for sale as well. Only downside was that there is very limited seating. read more

The pastries are amazing - kouign amans and croissants. Customer service excellent! Can't wait to return (not from the area). read more

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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - chocolate Kouign-amman - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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Greatly enjoyed the delicious croissant and cruffin we got at ICI Macarons & Cafe. Needed a lil'pick-me-up, and these treats hit the spot. The cafe itself is small, but bright, and service was prompt and pleasant, though it was bustling on a cold and rainy afternoon. read more

I got two macarons (Lychee Rose and Honey Lavender). They were delicious-- I love how flavorful they were. I was able to taste the rose and lavender from each flavor which is what I was looking forward to. Mmm, yum. I also got the matcha cruffin which looked amazing, but sadly I left it in my car for 2 day because I thought I lost it xD By the time I found and got to try it, it was pretty hard... This was my fault though. I will get it again to try it next time. Also want to note that the service was great. I ordered a large Honey Lavender Latte, but the person misheard and inputted a medium. I asked them about if I can get the large still if I pay the difference, and they told me that it was fine. That was so sweet :') It tasted really good as well. I love the lavender flavor of my drink. Only negative is I wish they had more seats in the store for people to dine in, but it was a pretty small store. read more

Service was pleasant and timely but of the 8 macaroons we tried: 2 were as expected with deep flavors and perfect texture (raspberry and lemon) 4 were middling with either a lack of flavor or wrong flavors (we literally had to guess which ones were which in 2 cases). 1 was overrun by one flavor (cassis/fig) tasted like an airy "fig newton" and 1 (the salted caramel) was truly awful with so much salt we threw it away. We were so very disappointed in the experience having had macarons all over the States and Europe. Philly can do better. read more

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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Kouign amann - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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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

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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

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I came in after grocery shopping for a little afternoon treat. I ordered an ube-flavored pastry and an iced tea lemonade. The pastry was great (not that sweet, which is perfect for me) and the iced tea lemonade was sour and exactly what I needed on a warm day. There seem to be a huuuuge variety of macarons and pastries available, good to know that this place exists for future sweet treat opportunities read more

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

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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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

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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

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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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - The bakery is just across Betsy Ross House - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The hazelnut macaron just tasted like chocolate. The french lavender was really good. My friend ate the dulce de leche & coffee macarons and said they were good. I'll trust her word on that. read more

ICI Macarons & Cafe - From top to bottom: dulce de leche, coffee, french lavender, hazelnut - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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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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

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This is my absolute favorite place for macarons in the city. There are so many different flavors to choose from, and each texture is unique yet perfect. You get that nice crunch with the gooey center that i love. They sell other cafe items as well. I have only tried a few of them, including the lavender lemonade and I have never been disappointed. The only thing I will say is that it's pretty small, so there isn't a lot of space to sit down, do work, and enjoy your treats. However, it is perfect to pick up if you're in the area. Lastly, the packaging is super cute, so it would be very romantic as a little Valentine's Day gift paired with flowers like in my photo (: read more

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Macarons, Lavender Lemonade - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SO so good. I came around noon so unfortunately, they were out of a lot of pastries I wanted to try (like the cheesesteak croissant and the goat cheese croiche). Next time I'll definitely have to come earlier. I ended up picking the boston cream cruffin and it was delightful. The vanilla pudding custard was light and creamy. The layers were oh so flaky and buttery. It was honestly even better than I hoped for. Would love to come back and try out the rest of the menu! read more

ICI Macarons & Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania