I stopped here for coffee and left with a box of cookies. *face palm*…read more When I first walked in, the store instantaneously smelled like freshly baked cookies that I just had to buy some right away. It was difficult to choose, but ultimately, I decided my favorite flavors were: chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, and dark chocolate peanut butter chip. I would take a cookie here over any others any day. They were hot, soft, and gooey -- so good. They even came with re-heating instructions to achieve that hot, soft, and gooey texture after taking out a box...if I could resist the box for that long.

I've been a Levain lover for a long time - from the OG NYC shops to newer Chicago ones and I order…read moregifts quite a bit for friends. So, I was naturally excited to see Levain in Philly! This was my chance to try their new limited time seasonal Raspberry Pistachio ( packed with Valrhona raspberry chips, crunchy pistachio nuts, and creamy white chocolate chips in every bite.) - this truly delivered on being not to sweet and not to heavy. The pistachio was honestly more for texture and visual appeal as the flavor was primarily fresh raspberry. I definitely also still had to get my favorite chocolate PB but loved the combo with the Raspberry Pistachio. Service was quick at this location. Also, it's a bigger location than I'm used to but per usje, there's bench seating

I'd heard about Tartes and even walked by it a few times, but never sampled the pastries....until…read moretoday. I walked right up and ordered - you can look through the window at the pastries - and order which ones you would like. I immediately noticed these 'large' cakes (large compared to the pastries) and asked what they were - Pound Cakes - Lemon and Lavender. I opted for the Lavender. This was a 'simple' cake - a little icing on the top, and a very subtle lavender taste. It was moist and rich, but not too dense - perfect texture. It was a very enjoyable piece of cake. I may try the Lemon Pound cake next time. Next, was the Plum Almond Tarte - it looked amazing. The exterior was browned and had a delicious caramelized crunch to it. I could immediately taste the plum topping as I crunched on a few almonds. However, once I got to the interior of the tart, it was soggy - too moist. I don't think it's supposed to be that way - but it made the tart difficult to eat. It was very tasty, but the sogginess really detracted from the texture. There's an attached picture of the middle of the tart. I thought I would get a cookie and they had 4 choices - I chose the Molasses. It has been a LONG time since I had a molasses cookie. This one had a soft homemade texture - it was sprinkled with sugar. The deep taste of molasses came through immediately and left a delightful little 'bite' like fresh ginger or cloves might do. It was a great cookie. I saw some macaroons in the front of the window - plain and chocolate chip - I got the plain. I'm used to the 'store bought' macaroons-with finally chopped coconut and a soft creamy texture. This was NOT the Manishewitz coconut macaroon I grew up with....good thing! This was a 'real' macaroon - the coconut was shredded a longer length and had true texture. The cookie has a crispy exterior and a chewy coconut interior. I also ordered a mini tarte - the Pear Pistachio Tarte. It was covered in a pistachio crumble and a pear topping, with a pistachio custard filling, which had a reasonable consistency, unlike the Plum Almond. I'm a big pistachio lover and this little tart was yummy - the combination of nutty and fruity came out really well. Last, but not least, is the Apricot Financier. This is a very different pastry - moist - with a very subtle almond taste. There's a very small slice of apricot (I wish there would have been more) which added a nice fresh fruity chew to the light cake. While the cake tasted fine, it needed 'something' more. I'll be returning to Tarte - most likely for the pound cakes and a few cookies!

I have tried various tarts here and of those the chocolate cream one was my favorite but if you…read morecould get only 1 item, it has to be the coconut macaroons (with and without the chocolate chips) because they are simply too good! The lady (owner?) was a tad rude until we made the payment after which she was very sweet lol

The Sugary is an excellent bakery in the Rittenhouse Square area. Best for grab-and-go, their…read moredecadent dessert options are sure to please. I'd recommend the cinnamon rolls! -- The Sugary offers a variety of desserts ranging from cookies, cakes, muffins, and cupcakes. There are also a variety of "birthday/celebration items," like cards and candles. The interior is small, with one table, but very clean and well-decorated. The service is quick and conducive for to-go orders and they accept credit card. As there is only one register, if there is a line, it may take a while. When I was there, I was in and out in about 5 minutes. I ordered the cheesecake, rainbow cookie, and cinnamon roll. These were all so delicious and I'll be back soon for more! The cheesecake was decadent but had depth to its flavor and the crust was thick and solid. I really enjoyed the slice and it was large enough to be shared, so I felt the price was spot on for the value. The rainbow cookie was one of the best I've ever had, with its rich chocolate flavor, and was an elevated version of ones I've had in the past. Lastly, the cinnamon roll was a bit too sweet for me, but otherwise it was what I'd call "a perfect cinnamon roll." Fluffy, cinnamon-forward, and with lots of icing! I'd highly recommend The Sugary for any sweet treat cravings, but only if you have no allergies or dietary restrictions. They offer custom desserts but there is a disclaimer of cross-contamination risk.

Sugary is a cute bite-sized bakery that just opened recently in rittenhouse square…read more If you're coming with a large group, you might not have enough seats for everyone in your party as their insta-worthy seating section only has enough space for 5 people. I opted for their tiramisu as I was drawn to the adorable packaging. And as it turns out, there's more to it than meets the eye since it also tasted pretty good. I liked that it was only subtly sweet and pretty light and creamy. I didn't taste too much coffee rum in it, despite the warning about the alcohol content. This tiny shop closes around 3pm on Sundays, so make sure you go there soon enough in the day so that you can give their delectable sweets a try.

The Greek frozen yogurt was delicious! I like that the staff does your toppings as it feels…read morecleaner. Nice spots to sit outside.

it's nice to have froyo in philly, but the options are so limited!…read more the igloo is fairly close to my apartment, but i honestly always forget it's an option. i've been once in 2022, but this was my first time back since. honestly, i wasn't that impressed still, but with the limited options in philly, the igloo is a solid choice. i really don't know why philly has so few froyo options, i used to get froyo all the time in california. even at the igloo, froyo options are limited. when i went, they were out of their greek froyo which was one of their few froyo options. they also had custard in the froyo self-serve suction, which was weird to me. i also did not like that the toppings were not self serve. i got mochi and oreos and they put so much on, i felt like my bowl had more toppings than froyo. next time, ill definitely be skipping the toppings. overall, i do appreciate a froyo spot, and the outdoor seating area is nice. it was very busy on a friday night, clearly very popular amongst students and the youth. overall, decent!

BEST BLT I'VE EVER HAD…read more Visited at 9:40 AM on a Saturday and there was a long line but it moved fast. BLTs started at 10, so our timing was actually perfect. The BLT is seasonal, but I'd return to try the breakfast sandwich, which is usually what they have instead. Brown butter chocolate chip jawn was also great. Definitely want to try more pastries next time too. But yeah, the BLT is incredible.

Vibes: earthy, friendly, artisan; small lounge-Ryle seating with small tables available…read more Tasting notes: - Maple-glazed doughnut: fantastically pillowy with a uniform, fragrant glaze - Nutella babka bun: deeply dark chocolatey with a hint of nuttiness; dough is fluffy, thick with filling - Breakfast sandwich with egg and cheese: foccacia is airy, herby and salty; scrambled egg is just cheesy enough to feel indulgent; generous portion for one person Other thoughts: - One party taken at a time with friendly service to answer all your questions - Breakfast sandwich was brought out after about 15 minutes - Weekend line can be long, we waited about 15 minutes on a Saturday morning Impression: One of the top bakeries in Philadelphia! Cannot wait to come back!

We went in for a tasty treat on a late Saturday afternoon. The line was about five people deep, but…read moreit moved steadily and we ordered within about five minutes. It gave us just enough time to think about what we wanted. The shop was cute, with just enough seating for the amount of foot traffic we saw while we were there. Another five minutes or so and our rolled ice cream was ready. I had the oreo flavor, and added condensed milk on top, which was an excellent choice. The ice cream was wonderfully rolled and just cold enough to keep it in shape, but not so cold we couldn't dig in. The only problem I had was the brain freeze from eating it too quickly.

My sweet tooth was SCREAMING when I stumbled across this ice cream shop down South St. in Philly! &…read morelisten for only 7 bucks I got a taste of dessert heaven. You get your choice of your flavor of ice cream & up to 3 toppings(you can always add more if you like but of course you have to pay for it). Think gummy bears,chocolate chips,chocolate or rainbow sprinkles,if you crave it they most likely have it. & the best part is it comes w/ 5 rolled ice creams like fancy-schmancy sushi only it's dessert. We (party of 3)ordered 2 to share b/c we stuffed & being greedy(b/c when has being full stopped anybody from eating dessert). 1st creation:was Snickerdoodle cookie ice cream w/ chocolate sprinkles & graham crackers. 2nd masterpiece:was strawberry shortcake ice cream w/ bananas,strawberries, & whipped cream. The ice cream artists rolled up our ice creams(yes artists b/c this was performance art) rolled up our ice creams in front of us & then topped it w/ our toppings! Abracadabra it was like magic! Both rolled up ice creams were creamy & delish!The snickerdoodle had real pieces of cookie in it & alakazaam the graham crackers & sprinkles put the cherry on top. The straw berry shortcake had chunks of flavorful cake & the strawberries & bananas were fresh! Overall, I def will be back! In fact, I'm already plotting my return like it's a mission. This sweet tooth is officially obsessed! The staff was sweeter than the ice cream & inside was cozy(the kind of place that makes you want to stay,snack,& contemplate ordering just 1 more)!

I'd take a picture bust as soon as I bit into it I finished it before thinking. The cute little…read morepocket sized pastry is as delicious as it gets. With REAL fruit. The pastry puff and glaze was perfect bite and melted in your mouth after that first crunch into it. The blueberries were a bit runny because it was so juicy and plump. I slurped up the juice running down my hand and ate it all up before I thought oh yeah a picture. Well thank you to the coworker who brought them in for group and had leftovers to share. Now I want to try the cherry one but I guess I have to share

Woke up with the sun and arrived close to their early opening hours which sets them apart from the…read moretypical 8am . Very friendly person working at the window order station. Fresh fruit and not canned fruit was promised. Will find out tomorrow when we enjoy in Atlanta!

Amazing cookies and more! Friendly staff and great place to hangout. Will definitely comeback when…read morein the area. Highly recommended!

This Insomnia cookies was pretty cool to visit! Went with 2 others to satisfy a late night and very…read morestrong case of the sweet tooth. The staff up front was nice and their cookie selection was plentiful. I ended up getting the Brownie Milkshake! FYI: there may or may not be a super cool addition to this Insomnia Cookies that opens a whole new experience for you and your friends Good Luck! Giving the rating I did because parking was ROUGH by this location and when I ordered a batch of cookies to-go, they forgot to add some of the flavors I asked them to put.