Sweet Treats: Philadelphia’s Most Delectable Desserts
Sunday morning treats, hellacious workday pick-me-ups, indulgent date nights, midnight cravings and celebratory moments—Philadelphia exceeding satisfies your sweet tooth with a variety of classic and unique desserts for every mood and every occasion.
Settle in with a cup of coffee and start dreaming about these five luminary spots now.
The Franklin Fountain
House-made root beer, thick, creamy ice cream served in take-out containers, Hydrox cookies and would you believe it? A telephone on the wall! The Franklin Fountain is a Philadelphia favorite for its delectable flavors and its throwback atmosphere. Come for classic vanilla, rural Pennsylvania’s favorite teaberry gum and the freshest peach; or go all in with a Mt. Vesuvius sundae, phosphate soda or Dr. Dovey’s Classic 1904 Banana Split.
Beiler’s Bakery
Beiler’s comes with an intimidating (but fast-paced) line in the crowded Reading Terminal Market, but it’s well worth a few extra minutes to get to the best blueberry fritters and salted caramel donuts in Philadelphia. After watching these fresh, fluffy donuts being made in front of your eyes, don’t forget to hop across the aisle to the same family’s display case of cakes, breads, cookies and their wonderfully whimsical whoopee pies—an old-style Amish treat.
Rim Cafe
Located just southwest of Queen Village, Rene Kobeitri’s RIM Cafe is a chocolate lover’s paradise. Whether you opt for a classic mocha or an adventurous Mozzarella Brulee Hot Chocolate, Renee will make half the experience watching him put together your selection, out of a solid chocolate brick, and tasting house-made chocolate syrups. Don’t forget to try an espresso dark mocha truffle, chocolate peanut butter pretzel and five or ten of their hand-crafted cannoli. From taste to showmanship to top-notch service, RIM Cafe is unsurpassable.
The Bakeshop on 20th
From brownies and cookies to the famous Brookie–both brownie and cookie–it’s hard to go wrong at The Bakeshop on 20th. They cater to childhood memories using local and seasonal ingredients, and are also proud to serve a variety of gluten free and vegan options. The Bakeshop, run by Lisa and Mark Cosgrove, is a favorite for catering and whole cake/pie orders whether you’re celebrating a birthday or Thanksgiving.