Been wanting to try this place for awhile. It's out of the way. Got a chance on Monday. Happened to…read morebe in the area. What an absolute treat! Ordered scallion hot dog bun, pineapple red bean bun and chocolate bun. All were quite tasty my favorite was the chocolate bun was pleasantly surprised of the dark chocolate center! I'm a dark chocolate lover and it did not disappoint. The pricing for the pastries were reasonable considering how some of the other pastry places aren't so reasonable. Service was excellent the young lady was very patient they offered many selections. My advice, get there early because they sell out quickly! I will definitely take another trip at some point because it was worth the drive. The pic is of half eaten chocolate bun.

Eh, just a basic bakery. I would rather go any in Chinatown, but was short on time so had to…read moresettle. Ordered a pork bun, pineapple bun, egg tart, and hot dog bun. They weren't bad, but there was nothing special nor an essence of being fresh. There are no accessible bathrooms.

FOOD I visited with a couple friends and tried a range of…read morepastries-- the double chocolate croissant, kouign amann, orange cardamom morning bun, and rhubarb danish. -Double chocolate pain au chocolat: Not too sweet but a bit too flaky and lacked flavor (not enough chocolate taste to shine through) -Kouign amann: My favorite pastry but unfortunately also a bit too dry and lacking in flavor. It was more of a croissant than the buttery pastry I associate kouign amanns with -Orange cardamom morning bun: My favorite of the pastries! Light, airy, and just the right touch of sweetness -Rhubarb danish: Very unique but not for me. The rhubarb was very tangy and a bit tough to chew. The texture was an interesting contrast to the flakiness of the rest of the pastry and the smoothness of the cream Unfortunately, I set my expectations a bit too high and the items I tried unfortunately fell short. SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly! The line can get quite long, but the staff are really efficient and moving the line along. AMBIANCE Located in the Bok Building, there's ample seating in the general seating area right by and behind the storefront. The space is shared with other guests visiting Two Persons Coffee and the stores in Bok. I saw some people working/studying, but it can get quite busy/loud. PARKING Paid street parking is available at a limited capacity. Most people park in neighboring streets or take the bus. BATHROOMS Bathrooms are located throughout the building.

Wanted to come here for a while! This wonderful bakery is inside the Bok Building. I got few items…read moreto try, plus a loaf of their sourdough bread. The service is nice, and the space is light filled, not too large, but enough seatings. Even if there are no seats inside the bakery you can most likely find seatings in the hallway area. My family and I enjoyed all their pastries, and I really like the fact that these aren't super sweet. Some of their pastries are so pretty also. Cannot wait to go back and try other items!

I'm not vegan, but my friends are and they brought me some carrot cake and cookie butter cake from…read morethe new East Falls location. As an avid baker with a major sweet tooth, I can honestly say these were amazing - you really would never be able to tell they were vegan! Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is one of my all-time favorites, and this one was so moist and delicious. Surprisingly though, the cookie butter cake ended up being my favorite of the two. It was perfectly sweet, packed with that warm cinnamon-spicy flavor, and incredibly moist. I can't wait to try more of their baked goods!

A great new addition to the neighborhood! Very cute vibes in there and the people are so nice. I…read moregot a pop tart and a cookie and both were excellent, highly recommend!

I've walked past this store numerous times but never ventured inside. However, I've seen the…read moreworkers prepping in the earliest morning and decided that dedication couldn't be ignored any longer. It just so happened I stopped on the 2 year anniversary. ENVIRONMENT It's a tiny, tiny, tiny store 00with limited places to stand. However, who cares about space when cookies and sweets exist in such a place. BITES My goodness! There were an assortment of delicacies on display but my eyes settled on the cranberry oatmeal cookies. I took a bite of the cookie and to my surprise it was incredibly moist without being undercooked which has NOT been my typical experience with oatmeal cookies. Far too many in my experience have been crisply overcooked resembling a perfect replacement for a coaster. This cookie was a delight! After leaving the store I found myself taking the tiniest of pieces from the cookies to prolong the disappointment of finishing it quickly. This without question should be a top-tier selection if you're in search of baked goods in the Roxborough area.

I finally made my way to Sugar Moon and decided to pick up a few things. I got there as they opened…read moreat 2:30pm so when I picked up a small size bread pudding, it was still warm. As for the cookie flavors, I picked up the lemon rock, matcha (green tea), white chocolate macademia nuts, and PB&J. I sampled all flavors and they were all delicious!! I am so glad I found this hidden gem and I will be back for more soon.

Could decide so ordered a tart selection: Bourbon Pecan Tart, Pear Pistachio Tart, Almond…read moreFinancier, Chocolate Creme Brulee Tart, Apple Raspberry Tart, Berry Peach Tart, Key Lime Tart--all delicious! Crispy buttery crusts, creamy, flavorful fillings, hands down the best in Philly we've tried so far. The pecan pie tart had such a wonderful pecan flavor. Friendly service at their walk up window. Across the street from Betsy Ross home with a courtyard perfect to shoot and enjoy the pastries.

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!

Went to get their egg tarts but ended up getting a few of their buns. They have so many variations…read moreof savory and sweet buns - we got the matcha pineapple bun, durian bun, taro bun, pineapple bun with white bean paste, and sesame balls. They have a microwave if you want to heat up your savory pastries and buns and 2 tables if you want to dine in. Everything we had was so fresh and tasted exactly like you would expect. The sesame balls were absolutely banging - would recommend getting them fresh otherwise they get a bit oily! They were constantly making fresh pastries so maybe come early right when they open or wait until you get a fresh batch. Super stoked to find something in Philly that I would travel to NYC for!

So happy that I stopped by here on my stroll through Philly Chinatown!…read more First off, the name itself is so unique and, for me, inviting. They had the cutest trays ever! The trays had handles and had a little dip in it so it was more like a bread basket than anything. Their selection was pretty standard BUT the pricing was great, maybe I am just surprised because I'm so used to Cali prices. We got there at the perfect time as well. They brought out fresh egg tarts right before we went to checkout. They were very flaky, but I wish the custard itself had a bit more salt.

I wasn't sure when I would get to visit Rougarou Baking, as it's only open Friday, Saturday and…read moreSunday - and I'm usually in the suburbs on the weekends. However, I was in town today, and thought I would see what this new Queen Village bakery was all about! The bakery, started by a couple, Zach and Paige Wernick, who had extensive baking experience, opened a few months ago. They were both there when I visited. I arrived at 10 on a Friday and they had sold out of several items I was hoping to try (Challah and Cardamom Bun). However, I made the best of the remaining pastries, and tried what was left. I started with the Chocolate Babka - as it has already made a 'reputation' for itself. (When I left the store, I went around the corner to Spread Bagels. The bagel baker's eyes lit up when he saw the babka! He knew it was from Rougarou and said "It's the best!"). I bought a whole babka as opposed to a slice. I'm very selective about my babkas. I like many different 'varieties' - the biggest difference I see among babkas is the layering of chocolate. Some babkas are a 'traditional' version with a moderate layering of chocolate - others, have several layers of chocolate making it denser. Rougarou has a thicker layering - which I believe is the more popular version. The inside had a nice texture, was beautifully marbled, very chocolaty, and I tasted cinnamon! I was surprised as I'd had many cinnamon babkas, but never a chocolate babka with cinnamon! It was braided into the moist loaf, and was an excellent addition. It was a delicious babka! I also got the Coffee Cake; it had been sometime since I had a slice of coffee cake at a bakery. This 'cake' was in the shape of a circle and powdered with sugar. It was a fluffy and tender, and with the crunchy top, was the perfect coffee cake! I could easily have eaten another one. Next up was the Ginger cookie. I have a fondness for these cookies as I love Ginger - especially with sushi! I took a bite into the chewy cookie and immediately tasted the sugar sparkling crust, and then the chewy interior, with just the right amount of spice! There's something special about the 'tang' of ginger in a cookie! Last, but definitely not the least, was the Butter croissant! It was one of the best croissants I've had. It was deeply golden and as flaky as can be on the outside. The inside was so light and airy - you could taste the richness of the butter. I tasted a 'saltiness' in the croissant thinking they may use 'salted butter'. I noted online the bakery uses sea salt in some of their pastries to balance the richness of the butter. It added a savory taste in a way....and while I think I prefer the pastry without the salt, I was intrigued. I was having eggs at the time, and cut the croissant in half and put the egg inside. It was epic! The light taste of the salt made for the best 'breakfast sandwich' I've had in a long time! I will definitely order again-it's unique! While reading about the bakery, there was a note to arrive as early as possible! I'll be sure to be there next time when it opens!! It's a real jewel in Queen Village!

I got here on Friday late morning and some items were already sold out. I got the last slice of…read morebabka. Unfortunately, it was on the dry side. The owners are super nice and welcoming.

I was there at opening time on a Tuesday and a queue was quickly forming. I opted for the kouign…read moreamann ( 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!

Perfect spot for a quick drink and snack…read more 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!