Andrea from Philadelphia

About me I’ve lived in Philadelphia since the late 90s and have a deep appreciation for my adopted city, with all its quirk, historic charm, lunacy, and grit. I have worked in European travel (for over 20 years at Untours, running programs in Italy and then directing communications and marketing there) and in local public media, at WHYY. I am currently the Communications Manager...

Mar 17, 2025

Night Kitchen Philadelphia

The best bakery in Chestnut Hill

"How "Night Kitchen" get its cinnamon rolls to absorb so much butter is one of the great mysteries of Philadelphia. It's my favorite bakery in Chestnut Hill."

The quaint, historic neighborhood of Chestnut Hill is home to some of the city's best bakeries. As South Philly is to Italian bakeries, Chestnut Hill is to confections. And Night Kitchen is my favorite of them, a great place to get cakes, cookies, tarts, and cupcakes.

The best part is that most of their specialty cakes are available in single-serving cupcake size. This includes their most memorable offerings: carrot cake, red velvet, cheesecake, and chocolate flour-less cake. They do chocolate flour-less better than anyone in the city!

How does Night Kitchen get its cinnamon rolls to absorb so much butter? It is one of the great mysteries. Consider it a blessing that Philadelphia's law requiring restaurants to post calories counts only applies to chains. Ignorance is bliss in this place!

The service is always friendly, and the interior is prim and inviting. So find a table and relax with your sugar rush. Their coffee is excellent, and they offer light lunch options and sweets. Night Kitchen is an appealing neighborhood gathering spot.

Honorable mention goes to Bredenbeck's and Baker Street, both further up the avenue in the shopping district. Bredenbeck's is a good, traditional sweets shop with over-the-top cupcakes and more traditional cakes. Baker Street focuses on breads, baking a mean baguette, excellent croissants, and peanut butter cookies worth traveling for.

Coffee & tea

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About this spot

7725 Germantown Avenue

Cupcakes from:

USD

2.50

Website

2152489235

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