I wish I lived closer and could eat this soft serve every day. The seasonal flavors are so fun. I got to try the cereal milk and captain crunch and it was AMAZING. the guy at the window was so funny and full of personality. and the soft serve was amazingly creamy and smooth and I can't stop thinking about it! can't wait to come back read more

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The best Lemon Bars I have ever had.The lady at the register was so Kind and gifted me a second bar at no cost! Too bad I couldn't eat it :( read more

This place is interesting. It is located right off Washington Ave. and doesn't have an inside front. The outside front has a bunch of standing room seating. You can order online or order at the window with a lady. When we went on a mid Sunday, half the pastry items were sold out. I guess if you snooze you lose. The place was featuring different weekly soft serves. We got a birthday cake ice cream with a croissant cone. It was so big. The soft serve didn't taste like birthday cake ice cream to me. The croissant with the ice cream in the middle was delicious. I really wish it had been only like an ice cream croissant sandwich feel to it. read more

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Delicious croissants and cookies. Soft serve in flavors like butterscotch krimpet or tahini. I dream of that tahini soft serve. Coffee from Many Hands. There's so much to love here. The specialty drinks are unusual and fun. It's such a fun treat to stop in on a Saturday or Sunday when I'm out that way. We bring out-of-town guests here too. Avoid the wait and order ahead online. Or stroll up to see what looks good. Get a beverage to enjoy while you wait. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday morning for a coffee and a pastry. Tried the Nitro Cold Brew Maarten, which was an awesome coffee/OJ drink. Also had the Twix bar and the chocolate croissant. Both were awesome. Service was fast and friendly and I will definitely be trying some more of their stuff. read more

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An excellent almond croissant! Nice flaky bread, very nicely made, and less on the sweet side than other shops, but definitely sweet enough. This pastry didn't leave me with that sickening, greasy feeling like other shops. Service with a smile. Give it a try! Other pastries that looked intriguing: mortadella with pistachio, blueberry lemon, and something with mango. They have unusual ice cream flavors, too, and right next door is a very popular pork sandwich shop. This is all takeout, so be prepared for that. There's a little park right around the corner at 22nd and Ellsworth to sit and enjoy your treats. read more

tl;dr this bakery's bite-sized treats feel underwhelming and overpriced; stick to the magnificent pork sandwiches at its sister storefront Small Oven Pastry Shop and Porco's Porchetteria are contiguous storefronts owned and operated by Chad Durkin, a nationally-renowned pastry chef. Small Oven represents the confectionary complement of the operation; the bakery is best known for its rotating lineup of whimsical petit fours, but the team also crafts dessert bars, cookies, pastries, and coffees. Although Porco's is my preferred pork-sandwich purveyor in Philadelphia, I only just made it a point to try Small Oven. You can't miss Small Oven's baby blue facade against the drab Washington Street backdrop. Both the bakery and sandwich shop are takeout-only affairs -- for Small Over, ring the doorbell at the window to the left. The converted doorway has multiple shelves displaying the entire pastry lineup and a laminated beverage menu. The adjacent walls and nearby planters are outfitted with narrow wooden counters if you can't wait until home to enjoy your food. I was ordering a porchetta sandwich online, and I noticed that Porco's shared its ordering portal with Small Oven. Intrigued by the options, I added two Bite-sized Desserts to my order: the Pecan Passion Fruit Bombe and the Mocha Mousse. The bombe showcased the most lip-smackingly delicious passionfruit mousse that I may ever enjoy in this lifetime; however, it was brought down by a brittle, clashing chocolate shell. Meanwhile, the mocha mousse did feature semi-sweet flavors of coffee and chocolate but was too restrained to making a strong, single-bite impression; further, I would've preferred if it was denser. The packaging was impeccable. Both pastries were plated precisely on wafer cookies, which in turn were icing'ed down to mini cake boards and placed into a sturdy, cubical cardboard box. Even after being bagged with my heavy sandwich, the pastries remained picture-perfect. Each petit four ran $3.75 and represents 2-3 true bites. As far as those bites actually tasted, both pastries were good -- but not great. For the price, you almost certainly would get more bang for your buck from the remaining, normal-sized pastry lineup. If I ever order from Small Oven again, I will be sinking my teeth into one of the hefty dessert bars -- but only if I'm already at the store to indulge in a top-notch Porco's sandwich. read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - Mocha Mousse (left) and Pecan Passion Fruit Bombe (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Nice day and wanted to take a walk and decided to stop for a sandwich at Porco's and grab some pastries at small oven. I got 2 snickerdoodle cookies and a Strawberry Rhubarb Handpie ( the last one for the day. Yay me!). It's a cute pastry shop. You can't go inside but ring the bell outside and the window will pop open and someone will take your order. read more

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This place is so underrated! Coffee is always on point and their pastries are divine. I can't believe they aren't constantly sold out. Get yourself a cardamom bun and a masala chai on a rainy day. Service can be a tad slow if they get busy so definitely order online for pickup if you can. They will make your coffee order fresh when you come for your order which I think is a nice touch. read more

Weekends from late spring to early fall you will find me checking out the pop-up ice cream specials. Each weekend from late May to early November Small Oven offers two unique flavors. Sundae topping often includes one of there baked goods. They are a walk up take out window and they offer online ordering. They offer sandwiches from Porcos, a range of pastries and cookies, coffee and seasonal drink specials. Weekends year round you will find locals hanging out at the outdoor counters eating sandwiches, ice cream or a pastry. read more

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I've been wanting to try the soft serve and work weekends, so I made a pre-work trip for post-breakfast sweets. They had a canopy set-up for their order window, due to drizzle. I got the strawberry matcha cookie, one coconut cookie, and the chocolate stout/gorgonzola swirl. Customer service was super personable. The soft serve was ok. The chocolate stout had good flavor, but the Gorgonzola tasted like vanilla. I even dug in the cup to see if it was a fluke. Was really looking forward to the funky combo. The strawberry matcha cookie was really balanced. It has chewy texture and is strikingly true to what a strawberry matcha beverage tastes like. The one coconut is a little more crumbly in texture and cakey. Excellent coconut flavor. I'd definitely recommend trying a baked good. Maybe skip the soft serve. read more

Their mini desserts (seasonal) are so adorable and tasty. It's hard to turn down these aesthetic bite sized goodies. They sell them for around $3.75 per pop but if you get the half dozen it's $3 each! They also have cookies and other savory & sweet pastries and bread. I didn't realize this place was attached to a cafe... so they also serve regular food next door. We got the spiced apple, hummingbird (pineapple and banana), white chocolate pear, and the raspberry rye. The lady gave us chocolate praline instead of the raspberry rye. My favorite is the white chocolate pear. The flavor was the most unique since pear isn't a common fruit used in desserts. Least favorite was the chocolate praline since the flavor was so common. It was good but nothing special. Highly recommend getting the petite desserts in bundles. It's so addicting you'll definitely want to eat more than one. I need to come back and try their cookies... read more

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I was impressed with my recent experience here. There are many options to choose from and I definitely had a hard time picking. I tried a banana bread and it was pretty tasty. The service is efficient. This is definitely a takeout place with no seating, so prepare to grab and go. read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - One of the display cases - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I tried two pastries (ham+gruyere croissant and a pain au chocolat) and an almond ricotta cookie with lemon glaze from this bakery. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed with the pastries--they were flakey but dry and not as buttery and delicious as I expected. The almond ricotta cookie was soft and pretty large with a strong lemon flavor (I couldn't really taste any almond but I'm assuming the almond was the type of flour used maybe?). Anyway, not a pastry shop to go out of your way for but maybe the sandwiches are better! read more

I came around 4 PM on Sunday to try their mixed berry and mascarpone swirl soft serve. I came late, and they were out of the mascarpone by that time, so I just got plain mixed berry. I'll be honest, I didn't like it, but not because it was bad- I thought it was very tart and needed some sweetness to cut the tartness, which the mascarpone would have done. That's not on them though- it's just my personal preference. Because I didn't eat much of the ice cream, I then went and got a hand pie, which I thought was absolutely delicious. I will certainly be back to try more soft serve flavors and pastries- I'll just be sure to get there early so they don't run out! Service was wonderful, and everyone was kind and friendly. read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - Hand pie - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I didn't physically go in here due to Covid, but I ordered a desserts for my sister in law for nurse's week. They did a great job with my assorted 8 piece box and also added a very nice hand written post card just like I wanted to give it an extra personal touch. She and her husband ate all the desserts and ordered again from here because they loved it. Really appreciate you being open right now. read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - Assorted package - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

My friend and I were super excited to try out Small Oven Pastry Shop as soon as they opened because of how beautiful the mini pastries looked. Turns out they were not only beautiful, but also delicious, well crafted, and unique! The sight of the pastries and their descriptions on the menu were enough to make our mouths start watering. Each piece is $3.50. We shared the Apple Tarte Tatin, Pistachio Tea Cake, and the Hazelnut Paris Brest. All were amazing, but the Pistachio Tea Cake was the one that blew me away. Shortbread crust, pistachio frangipane, and pistachio ganache - holy moly! The Hazelnut Paris Brest wasn't my favorite but it could've been because the crunchy texture made it difficult to eat without spraying crumbs everywhere. The Apple Tarte Tatin was amazing and I especially loved the combination of caramel with rosemary! Definitely stop by this cute bakery if you can! read more

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Excellent sandwhiches and pastries!! we stopped by for lunch and were pleasantly surprised! The panini was perfect. Will be back to explore the rest of toe menu read more

muslims beware! they told me over the phone that they use lard (pig fat) in all of theit pastries!!!

I can already tell that Small Oven is going to be extremely detrimental to my wallet, but boy, is it worth it! The sweet treats here are beautiful, intricate, and delicious! My friend and I came here on a Saturday afternoon and got 3 mini pastries to split. My favorite was the Apple Tarte Tatin (pressed caramelized apples, caramel mousse, rosemary sucree). The rosemary sucree was so delicious and gave an incredible depth to the tarte tatin. I also loved the Pistachio Tea Cake (shortbread crust, pistachio frangipane, pistachio ganache) - it was so smooth and creamy. Finally, we had the Hazelnut Paris Brest (toasted hazelnut pate choux with praline mousseline, hazelnut crispy). While this was probably my least favorite of the 3, it was still gorgeous. I can't wait to come back and work my way through the rest of these delicate and delicious desserts! read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - Apple Tarte Tatin, Hazelnut Paris Brest, and Pistachio Tea Cake (from top to bottom) - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Did not know this place also did ice cream. Does not disappoint! Flavors change periodically so I'll be coming back often. read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - Pistachio ice cream + sprinkles - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Honestly very good! Interesting variety of pasteries, love that they're open late so I can go on my way home from work :) mortadella croissant, and dulce shortbread were favorites, cant wait to try more read more

This is an amazing little bake shop. Everything I've had has been delicious (as are the sammies from Porco's) but I keep coming back to that stupendous apple almond gallette. A must-order. read more

Hi Chad- Please see pic below. It was $20, I've included the debit charge so you can see what I paid for the three items (one slice of cake, one cookie, one bar total $29.50). So nothing but truth here and that's what my review is about- my rating of my overall experience at your establishment, as it should be. Also want to point out I did not tell people not to go here anymore, just don't buy the cake slices because they are outrageously expensive and mediocre. I also review the taste of the items, as It's all relevant. Also Please understand I did say something at the moment, how do you think I learned it was $20! I didn't see a QR code, might have overlooked it But I did have the paper menu and there was the chalkboard menu (or whatever it was) and we also looked online later and none of those things mentioned the cost of the cake at that time that I could see. Your own response to the original review just confirms: 1. the cake slice is not prominently displayed 2. That the cost is actually $15 (still ridiculous for slice of cake) which means I was also incorrectly charged for the item. 3. That I was giving my patronage to your small business while we are in a pandemic 4. I didn't demand a refund from your business (because we are in a pandemic and you are a small business). So if you are upset about my truthful review that warned people about a slice of cake (because again we are in a pandemic and people might not have $20 to spend on cake slice). Acknowledge I might have been overcharged and not offer to look into it to correct it. Not take into consideration to maybe just put the price somewhere people can easily see it irl. But instead choose to just complain that I gave you this review in pandemic, WEEKS after I wrote it, then maybe you are really only confirming that you did deserve the rating you got from me for my experience with your business. read more

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I have a really a bad sweet tooth and walked like twenty blocks for a pickup order. Is this dedication? Anyways this place has been on my radar for their super pretty sweets. I ordered a selection of 8 cold pastries and two macarons. The macarons were raspberry and salted caramel! Good price at $3 for 2. The cold pastries were super good although I wish I was a larger variety. In the eight I got, there were only three varieties, the pistachio tea cake, creme brûlée tart, and chocolate tart. Anyway, they also have a lot of dry pastries like croissants and galettes as well as baking pantry items. If I didn't live so far away, I'd definitely come here more! read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This place isn't really close to me but it's worth the trip when I need a reallllly delicious treat. The pastries and sweets at Small Oven Pastry Shop are here to satisfy all my sweet tooth cravings. They were open the morning of Thanksgiving so I preordered a chai cinnamon bun, apple cider cookie, and slice of pumpkin tart. I know they will all be incredible because I have tried so many of their pastries and literally each one is perfection (both the way they taste and the way they look). The employees are really nice people too. I also like how you can order online, or right at the window. Easy. There are some bar height little counters out front where you can hang out and eat your pastries in case you just can't wait until you get home (guilty). read more

Cheers to Small Oven Pastry Shop for keeping the baked goods coming during an unprecedented time in our history. I tried a medley of treats from Small Oven at a Super Bowl party I attended back in February and they were all delicious. Today, my husband and I treated ourselves to some breakfast pastries - an absolutely perfect chocolate croissant for him, and a delicious slice of coffee cake for me. In addition to baked goods, Small Oven also offers salads and paninis. I tried one of the salads last week and it was super fresh and satisfied the need for something healthy. Best of all, their sister business, Porco's, has a take out window so you can place your order online and pick up at the window without ever going inside. Thank you, Chad, for all your hard work in keeping the neighborhood fed and happy! read more

I love Small Oven and Porco's (the establishment is two identities under one roof with a window that you order from.) The leek and feta croissant is my favorite- I crave it often. Their sandwiches are solid and are served on fresh, generous portions of bread. The salads are actually worth buying because they don't skimp and I have yet to find wilted leaves. Their soups are super tasty and make a quick and affordable lunch. The ice cream in the summer time is much awaited in our household. We're really happy that they're so close by and that the quality is so good. The staff are so sweet and they're efficient with getting orders out on time. read more

We ordered in the mist of quarantine 2020 for pickup; a dozen of small cakes/pastries, OG, breakfast sammie on croissant, and a macaronsandwich. They were out of those and replaced it with a chocolate croissant and cookies sandwich which was more than generous. The OG and breakfast sammie was more on the greasy side for me but the boyfriend loved it. Definitely for someone with a big tummy. The dozen cakes was quite a sight and I would pay for them again. It's very well textured, complex flavored and you see what you are eating. read more

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Small Oven is attached to Porcos Porchetteria, and is alone worthy of a stop! Their bakery creations are absolutely gorgeous and totally drool worthy! They sell them per piece or $36 for a bakers dozen. They're total show-stoppers!! We sampled the apple tart with rosemary shortbread and the chocolate caramel eclair. Insanely Delish!! We also sampled Nutella filled to order fresh donuts, which are only available on the weekends. Hot and outstanding! We also sampled their hearty, crispy ciabatta rolls that come with their signature Margherita Buffalina pizzas. These are also only available on the weekends!! The baklava cupcakes with cream shooters are up next for us! You honestly can't go wrong here!! They have all of your caffeinated favorites to go along with your treats, as well as non alcoholic drafts! Also, it can't hurt to grab a pork or veggie sammy to-go for later either! The veghetti was so delicious! Parking is street, unmetered and easy to find. Saturdays are pretty busy, but the staff was efficient! read more

The staff are some of the friendliest and perkiest people I have ever met. The soft serve ice cream is out of this world. We love the s'mores bar. I don't know how this place is not more well known. It's a gem to have in our neighborhood. read more

Love the rotating soft serve ice cream flavors in the summer and fall. Baked goods are yummy too. I wish they had outdoor seating (they have booths of sorts on the sidewalk-- for standing), but overall a fun spot to have in the neighborhood. read more

Really solid spot to grab some pastries and is located right next to Dock Street Brewery. There's a small communal table inside for seating, but that's about it. Hopefully they'll add some seating outside as it warms up. In terms of the actual pastries everything looked amazing so it was hard to choose what to try first. I got the pistachio tea cake and the apricot praline; both of which were really well made. I usually prefer more dense and less sweet desserts, so the pistachio tea cake was perfect. Pricing was also very reasonable at about $3.50 per small pastry item. Will definitely be back to try their other stuff. read more

Small Oven Pastry Shop - Pistachio Tea Cake (left) & Apricot Praline (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania