Cute, quaint bake shop that offered all the sweet treats I needed after a recent lunch. I opted for the Jewish apple cake (that I later realized had just been made and was still warm). A deliciously husky slice was prepared for me and I devoured it. My husband asked for a recommendation and was directed to the blackberry almond turnover. Almondy, flaky goodness. Baked goods, coffee, outdoor seating. Perfection. read more

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I lived on Rittenhouse Square for a year, and that's when I discovered The Bakeshop, it was a 5 minute walk. I was pleasantly surprised to find such a wonderful bakery so close by. I tried many pastries, but my favorite is still the chocolate babka bun. When I went to The Bakeshop recently, it was in the afternoon and they had sold out of the chocolate babka buns, so I got an orange babka bun with chocolate chips, hoping it would suffice. It didn't, but I'll come back to that. I got a few more items, a double chocolate banana muffin, a peanut butter chocolate scone, and a slice of apple cake. I felt I couldn't write a review without including the chocolate babka bun, so I went back two days later (9 a.m.) and picked one up - while I was there, I got a sticky bun with nuts (which had also sold out) and a plain croissant. Now, I have all these pastries! Let's start with chocolate babka bun, it's easily in the top 5 of my all time favorite pastries. I'm a babka fanatic of sorts - I usually always have a babka in my cupboard and/or freezer. I like them all - from a classic like Russ and Daughters (NYC) which is like a loaf of bread with a little chocolate. Or, the Nutella ganache filled babka at Bread's, which is more like a pastry. The Bakeshop's chocolate babka is somewhere in between - the chocolate glaze and sweet crunch of the bun's exterior, compliments a light and fluffy interior that has chocolate swirls running through it. It truly is an amazing bun! When I first went, as I mentioned above, I got the Orange glazed babka with chocolate chips. This babka was VERY different (as you'll see in the pictures) than the chocolate babka. It was more like a challah with a little orange glaze and a few chocolate chips. The glaze on top was very scarce and there was no swirl inside - just challah bun. Luckily, I like challah, and this bun was a sweeter version, with a hint of orange. I was looking at the scones (which you'll also see in the pictures) and they all looked good - The Bakeshop has some very creative flavors! I was deciding between the Chunky Monkey and the Peanut Butter Chocolate scones, and went with the PBC. It was very tasty, chocolaty with little peanut crunches throughout. I saw an Apple Cake there, and immediately knew what it was, as my mother made the BEST apple cake. I got a slice, knowing the Bakeshop had a high hurdle to meet. Unfortunately, it failed coming close. While the cake itself tasted good, it was way too dense, to the point of being soggy in places. Apple cakes are very moist, that's what makes them so special, but, they're still 'cakes'. I got the Double Chocolate Banana muffin - mostly chocolate with a hint of banana. This is a very dense muffin....very, very chocolaty! I like chocolate, but this was probably a little more than I expected. It was very flavorful and I liked it, but would try something else in the future. The Sticky Bun!! I'm also a sticky bun fanatic - they looked so good on my return visit, I had to get one, and I'm so glad I did! There is always a balance between the amount of dough and 'frosting and swirl' - you don't want too much of either. This bun was balanced perfectly and the cinnamon sugar glaze and swirl throughout was so luscious! It's a must try. Last, but definitely not least, was the plain croissant. After such an assortment above of sweet and decadent pastries, I wanted to see how their croissant was. Sometimes 'less is more', I wanted a plain classic pastry and this croissant was exactly what you would expect from a great bakery. Light, flaky, buttery, and delicious. Well, this was quite a line up of goodies! The Bakeshop is undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in Philadelphia. When (not if) you go, the chocolate babka bun is a MUST, but requires a pickup before 10 or 11 at the latest! read more

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Near Rittenhouse on a quieter street is a small wonderful bake shop. So glad I looked for it and found a great avocado toast. Had a little kick to it with the siracha. I went with the coffee and it was hot and bold. Friendly workers who you can see them hard at work baking and prepping. Cant wait to go back and grab some muffins and pastries. read more

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Wandered in here after I saw someone outside eating a massive cookie and I immediately needed it. On a Saturday afternoon, it was slammed, but I only had to wait a few moments at the counter to be served. I grabbed the hot chocolate cookie and it was great. It was still a bit warm and such a rich cocoa flavor. Will definitely pop by and explore the menu even more next time. read more

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There are wonderful people and wonderful bakery goods in Philadelphia. Lisa, the owner and her team provide both in abundance. You can see the creativity in the selections, taste the quality of the ingredients, and feel the genuine kind welcome and service from the staff. My only regret is last Sunday, my son and I ordered only one slice of the jewish apple cake and the chocolate babka. Jealous that my son lives close by and I can't wait until my return visit from California. read more

Really yummy breakfast sandwiches. We also tried the apple bread and it is delicious. They have a Philly muffin which is like an English muffin, but bigger and betterThe staff are friendly. The space is so small though! Two tiny tables inside. And chairs at the window but can't pull out the chairs if someone is at the nearest table. There is a table outside. So very very limited seating. Don't let that deter you. The food is really good. Also check out their specials board. read more

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Great pastries and baked goods, cookies and bars can be sweet but not overwhelming. Scones are not my favorite as some of them just fall apart and the texture is not my liking. Favorites are the babka, any flavor! Pricy but for Rittenhouse bakeries not too extreme. read more

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I was on the hunt for a Jewish apple cake to provide my in-laws with. They're New Yorkers and very hard to impress. The Bakeshop on 20th. Absolutely blew them away. They couldn't believe the flavour and how moist it was. I was impressed by the presentation. When I went to pick up the cake, the team at The Bakeshop was so friendly and helpful. I am happily looking forward to going back. read more

Cute bake shop but super warm inside. The chocolate chip cookie was yummy but a bit too soft. The egg sandwich was lacking salt unfortunately but the homemade everything muffin it was on was yummy. Service was also good. read more

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Hands down the best bakery in Rittenhouse! Everything here is made fresh daily, and you can taste the love in every bite. I get their morning bun and a latte every Saturday, and it's consistently perfect. The staff is so friendly, the vibe is cozy, and it's pet-friendly, which is a huge plus. If you're tired of overpriced chain spots, do yourself a favor and come here. You won't regret it! read more

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So good! Got a peach bakery tarte here so flakey and buttery! The staff is very friendly, there is only about 3-4 seats inside so would recommend not planning on sitting inside when you come because it can get really busy. The shop also offers coffee and sandwich. Each pastry is priced between 3-6 dollars. Definitely worth it for a high quality dessert. Things sell out fast especially on the weekends! read more

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We heard that the bake shop on 20th had good gluten free options and my wife is a celiac so she wanted to try it out. It's a very small shop with a couple of tables on the sidewalk out front. They had 20ish gluten items and 3 gluten free options today (we were told this changes on a daily basis). I got a peach oat scone (not GF) and it was peachy in every way. I could really taste the peach and it was very good. My wife got all three gluten free options. She has only had the GF breakfast cookie. It was moist. The texture was good. There was a lot of fruit and nuts (it's still a cookie so maybe not the breakfast of champions). She really enjoyed it they packaged our GF items separately from the glutenous item. Service was friendly and knowledgeable about gluten. Overall, we wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

The gluten free options here are fantastic, and the staff are really awesome. Highly recommend.

So cute!!! The employees were so helpful and patient and gave us great recommendations. I had an iced matcha latte (delicious) and a chocolate chip cookie was warm and gooey and crunchy. It also had a touch of sea salt which made it even tastier. Highly recommend! read more

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I had been trying to purchase something here the longest time, but that which I wanted I could not get, as it was usually out of stock on the busy days which I came here. Buy a scone here. You will be happy you did. The apricot and almond I am now eating is delicious, and makes one feel like a large buttermilk biscuit. You may never again enjoy scones elsewhere. read more

Fabulous, friendly bakery and sandwich shop! Love the avocado toast with salmon!! Great location to walk to Rittenhouse Park!

Delicious pastries! The interior is small and there is limited outdoor seating. I got a raspberry cake and an almond croissant, both of which were not too sweet. Their pastries are about $5-8. read more

I'll say it: living in close proximity to The Bakeshop and trying to live a healthy lifestyle is hell. What's a girl to do when one of Yelp's top chocolate chip cookies in the COUNTRY is steps away, calling my name after any minor inconvenience I encounter? I am a mere cookie-loving mortal! Everything is so good here you're not gonna go wrong. There's probably going to be a line whenever you go (and there is a 100% chance of a line on weekend mornings) but don't let that deter you! It moves very quickly and you can even order online for pickup if you're looking for added ease. I tried their BEC for the first time, ordering it ahead and enjoying it on a park bench in the square, a course of action I highly recommend. The staff here is as sweet as the baked goods and truly nothing I've tried has missed. The classic chocolate chip is the star of the show but my underrated favorite is the gorgeous lemon ricotta cookie. Next on the must try list? Breakfast items like sticky buns and their lunchtime sandwiches. Thank you for existing, Bakeshop on 20th! read more

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I've been a few times great local bakery with plenty of options. The owner is super nice!

5 stars DOESNT DO THIS PLACE JUSTICE!!! The absolute best. Everytime I'm in Rittenhouse I stop here. The coffee, scones, cookies, babka, sandwiches ALL OF IT! So so good. Get there early because stuff is gone if you don't. 1000/10 recommend and they love dogs read more

Cute bakery with amazing scones, great service, and tasty drinks. Had an apple cinnamon scone and an Arnold Palmer on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Tons of glutton free options. read more

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Service was great, huge bakery selection, and the peach babka was AMAZING. Would go back and try every other flavor they have.

10/10 everything looked yummy but we bought: - oat bar 9/10 very yummy, a tad tart but perfect flavor and buttery profile - chocolate babka 10/10 highly recommend, do not leave without taking one to go - plain croissant 10/10 simplest things are sometimes overlooked but this was crisp and flaky and super buttery in the middle read more

I love baking and I'm absolutely delighted every time. I just bought muffins and coffee, but oh my god, they're so delicious! They're big, fluffy, and soft. I've tried blueberry muffins, coffee cake muffins, and carrot cake muffins. They're all delicious. read more

Service was so kind and helpful as I came in for the first time! Festive desserts that were super cute for the holiday (halloween). the shop always has someone in it and is in a great location in rittenhouse. i have the biggest sweet tooth ever and these hit the spot read more

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Such a great little bakery in Philly--perfect spot to grab breakfast or a quick coffee and pastry. Everything tastes fresh and homemade, especially the scones and muffins, which are always a highlight. The menu has a nice variety too, from classic baked goods to breakfast sandwiches and drinks, so it's easy to find something no matter what you're in the mood for. It's a cozy, small space with a warm, neighborhood vibe, and the staff are friendly and efficient. Definitely the kind of place you end up coming back to again and again. read more

It's generally a satisfying experience, EXCEPT for the coffee. I've been ordering for years and had always been satisfied but recently the coffee has been awful! It's like darkened water. I'm so used to it having been good coffee that I keep forgetting that it's now awful. Each time I've thought the bad cup was an isolated experience, a new barista, something. Then, I remember that I've had this same bad experience before. Today I decided to make note of it to help me remember not to get coffee here anymore. read more

Great people and amazing food. The Avocado toast is spectacular! Almond apricot scone is a no- brainer. If you get there early- get the babka!!! read more

Cute bakery not far from Rittenhouse Square. They have plenty of options and seems to change their flavors frequently. I was interested in trying the leek pita pie but they only had spinach and cheese one instead. It turned out tasting like a spanakopita. They have many pastry options. This is great for a quick bite or just a quick takeout spot for breakfast! They have a couple of chairs outdoors for seating but inside is small and for ordering only. read more

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Breakfast sandwiches are good. Atmosphere not so much... flies everywhere including the baked goods, the people working here seem to be very disconnected, wait times are LONG. read more

Had to get a breakfast sandwich to accompany my morning coffee in philly. We stopped in this spot knowing they'd have GF bread for my GF friend! The bakeshop was finishing up a catering order and was upfront that it may take a while for them to make our sandwiches. We probably waited around 30 minutes, but luckily there's nice outdoor seating on the sidewalk where we could wait. The sandwiches came out steaming hot! I got a bacon egg and cheese on a muffin. Solid breakfast sandwich and very filling! read more

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Forgot to take a pic of the cookie but top notch. Being directed to try a hibiscus and lemonade palmer was also just perfect. read more

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I came here on a visit to Philly to pick up some baked treats. I had gone to Levain Bakery on previous trip (which I loved) but decided to try out a different place that is local. Bakeshop on 20th is a small place but they have tons of offerings! I came on a weekday morning and was able to go inside without a wait but it's pretty crowded inside (only room for 3-4 people comfortably). I was impressed by the scone selection as well as all the cookies, buns, and other pastries! Too many things to choose from but I opted for the chocolate chip cookie (as I had heard good things about it). It doesn't look like much visually, but it was so good! I liked how it's not TOO sweet as it seems to have dark chocolate chips. The worker recommended the blueberry ricotta scone so I went for that. So good! I'm generally not a huge fan of icing but this icing was not super "sugary" - it has some flavor too (lemon) so it complemented the scone well. The texture of the scone was unique too - a bit more like a bread vs. a crumbly scone. Definitely want to try more things from here next time (maybe the sticky bun!). read more

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Visited this bakeshop very quickly on a run through the city and I've gotta say this review is solely on counter top bake goods because unfortunately I didn't have time to sit down and order something fresh. I was close by however and after hearing so many reviews thought it'd be worth it to give it a go. I ordered a spinach and feta filo pastry as well as a coffee scone. I was very unimpressed by both. Hoping I can go back in the future and order something else maybe from their menu but for both the things that I ordered, I couldn't even finish them sadly. The place however is just as adorable as it's name, and all staff seemed absolutely lovely - which is why I still want to return. Maybe I just went on an off day. read more

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We were on our way to coffee festival & had time to kill& wanted to try this place!! Nice walk & it didn't disappoint!! Such a nice variety,we got blueberry lemon bars!! Holy moly they were heavy & fantastic!! Return factor: Absolutely!! Wanna try coffee next time too!! read more

I love this place. The display case is always tantalizing, with an array of cakes, scones, cookies, and various other sweet delights that will get your morning off to the perfect start. There are also savory hot items, though these can take a bit longer to be prepared. FYI, a Philly muffin is basically an English muffin. Seating is very limited but take your coffee and pastry and go for a walk in the park! You deserve it. read more

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The Bakeshop is my favorite bakery in central Philly. They're packed with delicious French-style pastries that are so warm, fresh, and flakey. I had such a hard time deciding what to get, but went with their sticky bun after the gal at the front recommended it. It was SO GOOD. Sticky and flavorful, glazed to perfection. My eyes were wide and my mouth was drooling, since they had a whole variety/selection of goods from cookies to sandwiches to breads. My friend and I wanted a little bite since we didn't grab any breakfast before a full day in the city. They also have napkins and a two-seater quaint table, but most people here grab n go. No lines early in the morning, and we were in and out quick. read more

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This place is simply the best. Every time I'm here, I fall in love with a new scone. The staff members are friendly and even remembered me after I hadn't been around for a long time. read more

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Cute local bakery with fresh baked goodies that's always a good treat Their signature babka runs out quickly, so get there early. If you are lucky, you may get a fresh batch of cookies or scones that are fresh outta the oven that's still warm soft and heavenly~ Flavors are usually seasonal and never disappoint. Owners are super friendly and patient (coz how can you decide when facing all the amazing options!) They also make good sandwiches and soup, also goes out quickly! read more

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This bakery came highly recommended to me by local residents. I can say that after doing a mini food crawl around Philly, it was absolutely outstanding and worth a visit / one of the best spots I went to. The Bakeshop on 20th had *the* most amazing apple cake ever!!! (And I don't even like apples!) It tastes amazing with their hot latte. If you're here, please get the apple cake for me and enjoy the most perfect bite. Cheers! read more

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