Trust me, don't look up the calories. Live in blissful ignorance…read more Yes, the cookies are pricier than your average cookie, but these are not average cookies. I'm honestly not even much of a cookie person, yet somehow this place has me completely obsessed. Please keep me away from Levain for the sake of both my wallet and my waistline. I got the classic chocolate chip cookie and a lemon cookie. Both were incredible. What makes them special is the texture. The outside has this lightly crisp, golden shell, but the inside is ridiculously soft and thick, almost cake-like without actually being cakey. Somehow fluffy, gooey, and rich all at the same time. I genuinely don't know how they pull it off. The chocolate chip cookie was packed with melted chocolate and buttery flavor. Every bite felt warm and indulgent. The lemon cookie was bright and fragrant with a sweet citrus flavor that kept it from feeling too heavy. It was the perfect balance to all that chocolate. The coffee was perfectly fine, but if you're a coffee snob like me, it's probably not what you're coming for. It gets the job done, but the cookies are absolutely the star of the show. Even though there's almost always a line, service moves surprisingly fast. There's also a small seating nook inside that's nice if you want to sit for a few minutes and enjoy your cookie before continuing your day. Overall, I love this place far more than I should. If I suddenly gain ten pounds, please know exactly where to place the blame.

FINALLY made it to this Philly location!…read more I had Levain Bakery when I was in Chicago one summer and was super excited now there is location in Philly. I had happy hour near by and wanted to stop by for a treat (or two lol). I got the two chip chocolate chip and dark chocolate chip. Both were delicious and chocolately like the ones I had in Chicago. The staff was so nice as well :) Cant wait to come back and try more cookies :)

These cookies are huge and delicious…read more They have a great variety of specialty cookies with their own uniqueness and charm.

I love how this place has promotions running for the community. Fun cookie flavors and other…read moreoptions like ice cream and milkshakes. Would come back!

Such a fun surprise find. Great tarts- the pear pistachio was amazing. Will definitely make sure to…read morestop by again when walking around Philly.

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 love ice cream. Clearly we walked here after dinner a few blocks away! I ordered vanilla with…read moreextra malt and captain crunch cereal mixed in! My fiancé had one of the special ice cream dishes they offer. There are a lot of menus up for you to view and decide what you want. The reason they have lots of menus is because they have TONS of things to order! I fell in love with Scoop Deville when I worked in the city (a very long time ago) and my office would order and get it delivered! I loved that they offered cereal to have as a topping or mix in! I do that at home so I was thrilled to see someone offering that!

One of my favorite ice cream shops of all time!!!! SO cute, and sooo many combinations and flavors…read moreto choose from! This has been a staple of mine and my friends for a long time, and we love experimenting with all there is. The ice cream is so rich and they are generous with toppings. I can't lie, I love the cookie monster one.

What a wonderful place! We already knew we loved Sweet Box…read morefrom a few delivery orders we had placed for cupcakes, macaroons, banana pudding, and cookie dough but they really blew us away with a custom order for our daughters second birthday. We asked them for 18 cupcakes with Sesame Street characters - Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Oscar the Grouch - and they came out amazing. Our daughter screamed with delight when she saw them and is still talking about how her favorite part about her party was "eating Elmo's eyeballs" lol Thanks, Sweet Box team, for helping to make her birthday party so memorable!

I ordered pretty last minute to purchase 2 gender reveal cupcakes and they worked with me so…read moreseamlessly. Since I did not know the gender, I was able to just email the result to them and they handled everything for a same day pick up! The location was easy to find and I was able to park quickly right in front of the store to pick up the order. Once I got to the store I also picked up one of their tiramisu cakes which was as delicious as it looked! The cupcakes were also very good but I think the memory of how easy and smooth they made our experience was the real sweet treat. So grateful to Sweet Box Cupcakes for being a part of this special moment for us!

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!

Something told me I needed a warm, flaky freshly baked hand pie today, just because…read more My co-worker made the trip over to Little Susie's this morning so I asked him to grab one of the sweet pies for me. I got the Blueberry Lemon flavor and oh my god. It was heavenly. Stuffed with blueberries and a slight hint of lemon flavor. It tasted like it had rhubarb in it too, but that could've been my imagination. I also liked the sweet drizzle on top. This hand pie is a 10/10. I'm sure the other flavors are great, too! I'd love to try their savory pies next.

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.

Today I went to Aurora Grace Chocolates at the 525 S. 5th St. store to pick up my bag of seconds…read morethat were sold via another website so that they do not have to throw out perfectly edible foods. I'm glad I visited as the chocolate is excellent. This tiny store is filled with many different products, mostly chocolates. They have chocolate bonbons in so many awesome flavors including strawberry lemon, honey Taheen, mango passionfruit, espresso, dark chocolate orange, pecan praline, blueberry, carrot cake, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, dark chocolate coconut, dark chocolate raspberry, dark chocolate hazelnut, very berry, sea salt, caramel caramel, apple and yuzu lemon. Those were just today's flavors. There are others in rotation. They also have hot chocolate mixes including a spicy one, granola, jarred candies, candles, bath salts, and packaged chocolate bar pieces. Additionally, they have house-made pastries like chocolate chip cookies, scones, and macaroons. The store then brings in the outside with many plants and cacti and reading material. See my pictures! The very helpful single staffer was able to answer my questions and very friendly. Although I had only purchased one set of seconds, I opted to buy two more on the spot. The bonbons are usually $3 each and come in 3, 5, 10, 15, or 24 packs. When I got back I was highly anticipating the pieces. In one pack I got raspberry and lemon. I have yet to open the other two. What I tried was delicious and had to stop myself from eating them all. Very happy with Aurora Grace Chocolates.

Amazing chocolate, pricey but decadent. Very friendly employees in a cute environment. Great sweet…read moretreat for my walk. Everything looked great but I had my hands full already