Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Blue Bell

"Originally located on Market Street next to its big brother Fork (see above), High Street Philly has an eclectic menu filled with twists on local favorites as well as one of the city’s best bread programs. The biggest twist is that High Street Philly’s food is only available for take-away and delivery. Despite its lack of a dining room, High Street Philly serves excellent sandwiches and pastas as well as a selection of fresh salads and creative pizzas."

"The versatile High Street on Market in Old City was one of Philly’s first notable all-day cafes. Stop by in the morning for a cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich on some of the city’s best bread, or bring out-of-towners for a dinner of seasonal new American pastas, salads and pizzas that will explain why everyone started paying attention to Philadelphia’s restaurant scene. Takeout, delivery and sidewalk dining available."

"We were famished after our tour of the historic district, so we went to High Street on Market, a cozy American bistro located near the Liberty Bell. It offers American-style sandwiches, pastries, salad, pastas, and alcohol. Food here was pretty good, especially for two hungry tourists. (Located just down the street is the popular Sonny’s Famous Steaks, but we did not have time to check out the cheesesteak here.)"

"Essen has started up what they’re calling the “Babkamobile.” Every few days, they post a menu on their Instagram of what they’ll be delivering, and you can place your order through their site. As of now, they only deliver throughout South Philly, but if you live elsewhere you can always call and order your pastries for pickup."

"Chef Tova du Plessis’ tiny Essen Bakery packs a big wallop with its traditional baked Jewish delicacies. The pedigreed chef, with an impressive resume that includes a stint at Zahav (see above), hails from Johannesburg, South Africa but her babka takes us straight to New York’s lower east side."

"1437 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Phone: 215-271-2299Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Essen Bakery (@essenbakery)"

"This longtime bakery is known for its donuts, classic sweets, and unique eats. A must-try is the cannoli cakes and ice cream donuts. Since 1947, Frangelli's Bakery in South Philadelphia has been cranking out fresh-made doughnuts and traditional pastries daily."

"Frangelli’s is an old-school Italian bakery with excellent donuts that are made fresh daily. They pride themselves in their dedication to hand cutting every single donut. This staple of south Philly has been open through two different locations since 1947."

"A neighborhood staple for more than 70 years, this South Philly bakery is open Tuesday through Saturday. Order a cake, go for a dozen cookies, or opt for the signature franoli, a doughnut shell filled with cannoli cream and chocolate chips."

"Philadelphians talk about Termini Brothers with a reverence not often seen in this no-nonsense town. In business since 1921, the bakery now sells its signature, handmade cannoli at four locations, two in its original home of South Philly, and two in Center City. Among the many sweet treats on offer are authentic Italian specialties like sfogliatelle (crispy puff pastries filled with ricotta and orange peel), torrone (nougats dotted with pistachio), and regina biscotti (crunchy lemon cookies rolled in sesame seeds)."

"But if you need recommendations, Kamal’s Middle Eastern Specialties makes amazing falafel, Carmen’s has delicious cheesesteaks approved by President Barack Obama himself, and Termini Bros has mind-blowing ricotta-cheese cannoli (the chocolate one was a bit underwhelming, though). Address: 51 N 12th St"

"For classic Italian treats like cannolis and pizzelles, Philadelphia staple Termini Brothers delivers locally as well as shipping a variety of items across the East Coast by FedEx, including cookie tins and gift boxes. 📍multiple locations including 1538 Packer Ave., 1523 S. Eighth St., and 51 N."

"Restaurants Bakeries Greater Philadelphia. One of a handful of staples operating out of Reading Terminal Market, Beiler’s is run by a family of Amish bakers that travels to the market Monday through Saturday with baked goods from their Lancaster County kitchens. Whoopie pies (cake-y Oreo-like confections that originate from Amish culture) are standouts on the menu."

"12th St., Reading Terminal Market in Center City, the bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, is the most popular dessert spot in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,154 reviews on Yelp. READ MORE: 2 Teens Shot In Targeted Attack In Northeast Philadelphia: Police"

"From roast pork sandwiches at DiNic’s to deep-fried Pennsylvania Dutch treats at Beiler’s… it’s safe to say that there is something here to satisfy any craving. But if you can’t decide, here are my picks of the best things to eat at Reading Terminal Market."

"Even though Factory Donuts has great sandwiches, the donuts at this spot in Mayfair are the main attraction. All 24 signature choices and seven cream-filled options, like maple bacon, apple cider, or strawberry lemonade, are made fresh-to-order. There’s almost nothing better than a warm donut right out the fryer, especially if they’re as light and crispy as theirs."

"They’re easily the best donuts you can find in the Mayfair area. They also have locations in the Philadelphia suburbs, including Media, Newtown, Doylestown, and Turnersville, NJ. Factory Donuts’ special flavors include Maple Bacon Explosion, Chocolate Coconut Dream, and Vanilla Factory."

"I was excited to tried Factory Donuts because it was supposed to be made fresh and there are so many flavors so I was looking forward to it."

"At the Kettle Black in Northern Liberties, husband-and-wife team Marc Basile and Claire Ogilvie make traditional French viennoiserie and breads that are genuinely wonderful (plus, their dedication to the expression “wake and bake” is endearing). And while it seems like it couldn’t be done, the bakery’s croissants, pain au chocolat, and cinnamon buns have just-as-good vegan counterparts. View this post on Instagram"

"The Kettle Black’s French-focused offerings may be simple, but they’re simply perfect: thick-crusted loaves in flavors like malt-and-oats or raisin-walnut, crumbly scones, bagels colored a deep black with activated charcoal (good for both you and your Instagram account). They’ve also mastered the art of dairy-free viennoiserie, so vegans can dig in, too."

"Thirteenth Street is a busy hub of excitement in Center City, and is also home to The Corner restaurant and bar. Just like the name implies, you get a great overall view of downtown Philly while dining on exquisite American bites like pork belly sliders and duck pastrami."

"A fixture in the Philadelphia area since 2009, Whipped Bakeshop prides itself on creating edible works of art that perfectly fit a couple’s style. With moist cakes and artful designs that will amaze your guests, Zoe’s sweet tooth and creative spirit drove her to open up her bakery in 2009. Since then, she and her talented team have made thousands of cakes for couples all over the Philadelphia area."

"Whipped Bakeshop is an award-winning boutique bakeshop that specializes in handcrafted cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. This appointment-only bakery only accepts orders placed in advance so that their talented chefs and bakers can work their magic. Whipped Bakeshop opened in 2008 and grew in recognition immediately due to it being the baby of Philly artist Zoe Lukas."

"Order custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies from this Fishtown bakeshop, delivering Wednesday through Saturday for orders $40 and over. This shop is appointment only, so you have to order in advance. 📍636 Belgrade St., 📞 215-598-5449, 🌐 whippedbakeshop.com, 📷 @whippedbakeshop, 🕑 Mon.-Fri."

"Cambodian husband-and-wife team Andre Chin and Amanda Eap have been in the pastry-and-bread business since 2002, and though the buzz has died down in recent years (due in part to the countless new spots opening in the Passyunk Avenue corridor), the bakery’s standard offerings still hold up. Show up for the flaky pistachio croissants, stay for the crunchy banh mi. View this post on Instagram"

"This French bakery holding it down along the traditionally Italian East Passyunk Avenue corridor does many things well, but Artisan’s flawless croissants are arguably its greatest achievement. The plain version of the pastry costs $2.25, but for just a quarter more, you can treat yourself to one crammed with chocolate. Got another buck to spare?"

"No matter if you’re a sweets or a savory person, you’ll have your needs met at this South Philly stalwart. For under $10, crispy tofu banh mi, croissant breakfast sandwiches, and flaky pastries are all delicious and affordable for daytime meals to-go. View this post on Instagram"

"El Vez is a casual Mexican restaurant located in Midtown Village with a lively, vibrant atmosphere that can make any evening feel festive and fun!. The space features Latin decor an..."

"El Vez is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located in Midtown Village that makes a great cheap dining destination if you’re looking for a bright and boisterous place to hang out."

"At Germantown Garden, you can find another one of the best photo spots in Philadelphia. There is a sign that says "Everything's fine". This is a lovely photo to capture."

"The Franklin Bar was historically known as the Franklin Mortgage and Investment Company, a cover name for what was the largest alcohol-running ring during Prohibition, operated by legendary Philadelphia mobster Max “Boo Boo” Hoff. During the height of its Prohibition operation, it pushed more illegally-sold liquor than similar operations by Al Capone. Today, it has been rebranded as a fully-legal bar known as the Franklin Bar, still remaining one of the city’s top bars."

"On the same block as the Berley brothers’ more famous Franklin Fountain, their newer Franklin Ice Cream Bar serves — you’ll never guess — ice cream bars. The keystone-shaped treats are hand-dipped in chocolate and made to order with a variety of rotating toppings like freeze-dried berries and potato chips. Ice cream and frozen custard are also sold here and the line is almost always shorter than at Franklin Fountain."

"112 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106Phone: (215) 967-1184Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Franklin Ice Cream Bar (@franklinicecreambar)"

"From Blizzards to candy-shell dipped cones, nothing’s a surprise at the Old City outpost of this 75-year-old brand, but sometimes that’s just what you need."