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    J'aime French Bakery

    4.6 (471 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Jennifer K.

    Pastries and quiche were great. The drip coffee was good. Customer was decent. Overall I had a great experience. Love the decor of the bakery and ambiance. Highly recommend.

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    Chris L.

    Great place with interesting coffee drinks. They have draft latte. I got black and tan which is have draft latte and half cold brew. Very very good!!

    Parisa H.

    Stopped by here for a little pick me up during my shift today and I was impressed! I've spent the past year walking by this bakery and I'm really glad I finally stopped in! The interior is so open and cute- perfect for a coffee date or getting some work done! I grabbed 2 pastries to go! The almond croissant was super flakey and delicious! The Napoleon did leave me a little unsatisfied- the puff pastry was slightly overcooked and it could have been sweeter! But will definitely be stopping by again for a sit down experience!

    Esther L.

    While missing Paris and craving croissants, we found this cute little bakery. The almond croissant was good but the texture was a little off- some hard pieces which I had to spit out. Wish it had a little more filling/flavoring? The spinach quiche was tasty and my kids liked the other fruit pastries. Service was good and helpful when it came to our specific allergies. Yay to a bakery with no peanuts and sesame seeds!!

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    Parker A.

    Really good coffee and I also got the olive oil cake. Nice looking shop inside and there's plenty of space. The staff was very nice and service was quick. Definitely recommend this place.

    Fatimah A.

    Such a lovely cafe/bakery--one of the best in the city! Great place to study or for a causal chat. I'm obsessed with the Merveilleux, I get it EVERYTIME I swing by without fail. It brings me so much joy!! Occasionally I add on their chocolate croissants, a delightful breakfast item. Sit by the windows for a light and airy backdrop for studying/working

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    Heather M.

    I stopped here on my way downtown soon after opening - there was a line of about 5 people in front of me, but service was quick and friendly! The barista was nice and I enjoyed my latte and chocolate pretzel croissant. I took my items to-go, but noticed they had nice seating areas that others were utilizing.

    Blueberry Danish and chocolate pretzel
    Tim A.

    Visiting Philly is always a challenge because there are so many awesome places to try, and I always want to hit up my favorites. I decided to break away from my favorite donut shop to try this French bakery today based on the photos from other reviews of the chocolate pretzel. It's really a pretzel shaped pain au chocolat with roasted peanuts on top...I would call it Philly French, and it's epic! While in the shop, I couldn't resist getting the blueberry danish as well because of how good it looked, and that was amazing too!

    Matthew B.

    Kinda like the Goldilocks zone, this place isn't too big or too small, just the right amount of choices - all well executed. Fair pricing IMHO. Friendly staff. Good coffee. What's not to like on a Sunday am?

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    Judy N.

    Yelp pointed us to this little spot on the corner of 12th and Walnut Street. I really enjoyed a variety of their pastries. My favorites were their mushroom and spinach quiche, apple tart, and canele. Even a local who helped us with directions to this place said we won't be disappointed with the food and we surely weren't. I think the downfall is the lack of seating. It's really a small shop with one table by the window and two chairs. This place is meant to be a grab and go. We had kids in tow so we wanted to sit down and enjoy our pastries. Like a handful of places in Philly, this one was also not very double stroller friendly. My husband carried our stroller up the short staircase which wasn't a problem. I just found it odd how they didn't offer to help like what other places did. Also I found them a bit stand offish when we ordered. They forgot my canele and also corrected me in a stand offish way when I pronounced it "cannoli". But the pastries were definitely worth the visit.

    Chocolate torte Lemon meringue tart
    Luna B.

    I'm so grateful for this French bakery that is around the corner from my home. The croissants and baguettes are amazing. The coffee is always delicious and fresh. I usually get a latte and croissant on my way to work. The staff is engaging and they suggest delicious flavors for my latte, and I've liked all of them. Pistachio latte is definitely worth a try!

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    Delicious pastries and fresh coffee. The desserts were great too and they offer a lot of variety.

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    The latte, the spinach quiche and the pastries were fantastic. The place was bright and cheerful and a great place to start the day.

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    They have a great selection of pastries. My daughter loves their fruit tarts. I think they have one of the best croissants in the city

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