Looking to try the best bakeries in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Philadelphia, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Beiler's Bakery
Topping the list is Beiler's Bakery. Located at 51 N. 12th St. in Center City, the bakery is the most popular low-priced bakery in Philadelphia, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,237 reviews on Yelp.
This spot also boasts locations in University City, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Germantown, Maryland. Look for doughnuts in flavors of caramel cake, chocolate mousse and coconut custard.
2. The Bakeshop On 20th
Next up is Rittenhouse's The Bakeshop on 20th, situated at 269 S. 20th St. With 4.5 stars out of 284 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, brunch and coffee spothas proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
We looked there for an overview of The Bakeshop on 20th.
"The Bakeshop on Twentieth is a homestyle American bakery and luncheonette," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We are a small-batch bakery specializing in pastries such as scones, muffins, sticky buns, chocolate babkas, fudge brownies and cookies."
3. Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar
Rittenhouse's Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar, located at 15 S. 20th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bakery, which offers coffee, tea, cupcakes and more, 4.5 stars out of 288 reviews.
We turned there for an overview of Nook Bakery & Coffee Bar.
"[This is a] small-batch bakery and coffee roastery," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "[We serve] breakfast, brunch and lunch, along with custom cakes and cupcakes."
4. Essen Bakery
Essen Bakery, a spot in Passyunk Square, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with five stars out of 85 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1437 E. Passyunk Ave. to see for yourself.
We turned there for an overview of Essen Bakery.
In terms of signature items, "We specialize in Jewish-style breads and pastries," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We are well known for our babkas and our challah bread."
5. Cake Life Bake Shop
Finally, over in Fishtown, check out Cake Life Bake Shop, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 223 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery and cafe, which offers desserts and more, by heading over to 1306 Frankford Ave.
The site has lots more information on Cake Life Bake Shop.
"All baked goods from Cake Life Bake Shop are prepared to order using fresh, wholesome ingredients," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "Whenever possible, we work with local purveyors to source our food carefully and respectfully."
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