Chestnut Hill has its fair share of restaurants and bars, but did you know that hometown bakeries also fill the streets of this Philadelphia neighborhood? From cinnamon buns to custom-made cakes, these 8 vendors can grant your every baked good wish:
Night Kitchen Bakery
Order a specially made cake from Night Kitchen Bakery and prepare yourself for ooohs and aaahs from party guests. In addition to cake masterpieces, Night Kitchen Bakery offers a wide array of baked goods on a daily basis, ready to purchase as soon as you walk in the door. Chef Amy Edelman and staff offer delectable sweets such as cookies, scones, sticky buns and more. Great news: Night Kitchen offers catering services, too! 7725 Germantown Ave., (215) 248-9235
Baker Street Bread Company
Pop into Baker Street Bread Company on any given day and you’ll find racks and racks of fresh piping hot bread coming out of the oven, including bread boules, baguettes and more! In addition to the fresh baked bread options, you’ll also want to pick up some scones, muffins, cookies and other sweet treats. 8009 Germantown Ave., (215) 248-3296
Barry’s Buns
A new vendor in Market at the Fareway, Barry’s Buns offers freshly made sticky buns in plain, raisin and walnut varieties—to name a few. Want to take your sticky bun obsession even further? Be sure to try Barry’s sticky bun bread pudding! In addition to cinnamon buns, Barry’s Buns also offers delicious Liege waffles to satisfy your sweet treat desires. Market at the Fareway, 8229 Germantown Ave., (267) 521-2867
Cake of Chestnut Hill
Breakfast offerings, midday sweets and more await you at Cake of Chestnut Hill. Whether you fancy a freshly baked blueberry muffin to start your day or wish to stop in for a quick lunch bite of caramelized onion and mushroom puff pastry with ricotta and goat cheese, Cake delivers! Need a custom-made cake for a special occasion? Cake will create a decadent masterpiece to wow your intended recipient. 8501 Germantown Ave., (215) 247-6887
Bredenbeck’s Bakery
Creatively decorated cakes are Bredenbeck’s Bakery’s specialty, but don’t for a second think that this is all that this Chestnut Hill Bakery is about! Cupcakes, bakery items and ice cream are highly sought after at Bredenbeck’s on a daily basis. Whether you find yourself craving a breakfast strudel or desire an afternoon gourmet cupcake pick-me-up, your sweet tooth can be catered to with a quick stop at Bredenbeck’s. 8126 Germantown Ave., (215) 247-7374
The Frosted Fox Cake Shop
In addition to wedding cakes and other specialty cakes, The Frosted Fox Cake Shop offers ready-to-go bakery treats and dessert sweets. Stop in for made-from-scratch cookies, cupcakes and dessert bars and add a bit of sweetness to your day. Need a cake for a special occasion? The Frosted Fox Cake Shop will create an exquisite and delicious creation for that someone special in your life. 6511 Germantown Ave., (267) 900-5453
Metropolitan Bakery at PA General Store
Although the Metropolitan Bakery storefront is no longer present in Chestnut Hill, that doesn’t mean that you have to go without your Metropolitan Bakery favorites. The PA General Store has taken over the role of Metropolitan Bakery sales in the area; stop in any time during the day for freshly baked Metropolitan bread loaves, muffins, cookies, cakes and more. 8607 Germantown Ave., (267) 766-3989
The French Bakery
French pastries and bread offerings are at your fingertips at The French Bakery, but these delectable items aren’t the only delicious treats you’ll encounter when you visit this longtime resident bakery of Chestnut Hill. In addition to croissants including plain, chocolate and almond and French baguettes and brioche, The French Bakery also offers Danish pastries, turnovers, muffins, scones, cookies and more. 8624 Germantown Ave., (215) 247-5959
- Night Kitchen photo: Tami Seymour
- Cake of Chestnut Hill photos: Cake of Chestnut Hill
- Frosted Fox photos: Frosted Fox
