Metropolitan Bakery (Rittenhouse Square)
| Address: | 262 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA |
| Phone: | +1 215-545-6655 |
| Site: | metropolitanbakery.com |
| Rating: | 4.5 |
| Working: | 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 7:30AM–7PM 8AM–6PM 8AM–6PM |
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Craig Harrington
The sandwiches are good, but they heat them up with all the ingredients. The tomatoes are like hidden lava chambers even after reasonable time that would allow it to cool to a safe temperature for consumption. (Not the first time Ive been burned by their sandwiches.) This is a tort waiting to happen. I only write this because three days later, Im still having a hard time eating. the burns on the top of my mouth are a constant reminder of my mistake and their negligence. I would recommend patrons to give themselves extra time to let the sandwich cool down. open it up and watch the steam rise, and be thankful your mouth wasnt destroyed. Then wait an additional 15 min. Or ask if they could remove the tomatoes prior to reheating. However, I doubt all the staff would happily comply. I asked the cashier about an item and he said "its what the menu says." Great up-sale potential.
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A Private User
The best bread in Philly. If youre looking for sandwich bread they got it. Homemade matzoh, check. The most decadent bread ever... chocolate cherry bread, can only be bought here. Everything is baked fresh including muffins that will make your mouth water, pies, brownies and cakes. They also sell jams, sauces, cheese, and coffee so you can wake up when youre buying chocolate cherry bread on weekend mornings for french toast. It makes the best french toast ever!
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Helen Anne
Metropolitan bakes fresh, delicious bread and delectable desserts daily. They also feature great speads, as well as coffee and tea. Great friendly service. I am a huge fan of their Sourdough bread, bagette, as well as their dog treats and challah (go there early on Friday, before they are sold out, which they always are ). Metropolitan really is A Philly institution for the foodies.
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Christina Echagarruga
There is a bakery, and a little cafe next door with coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches. I love the muffins there, and a mocha is just the thing on a chilly fall day. One of my favorite bakeries in Philly. The cafe is quiet and small with some tables and some counter seats, and is a great place to sit and read or catch up with a friend or go on a coffee date.
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Emily Polhamus
Really nice for basic soups, sandwiches, and salads but at a high quality level. It does get very crowded at lunch, so I recommend scoping out seating before you order. The food is worth it to wait a bit for a seat. My only complaint is that the ventilation isnt great. Its a small space, and I ended up smelling like a grill for the rest of the day.
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Celia Fernández
The place was full that is true but... a toasted bread and a croissant took more than 30 min to arrive to our table!! Incredible for a place that looks so experienced, with at least 8 people working behind the bar and where most of the products are already precooked. Very bad organization.
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A Private User
Recently visited to pick up a few pastries and muffins for a family breakfast. Everything purchased was delicious and received rave reviews from those enjoying the baked goods. I definitely plan to return in the near future to treat myself on the weekend to another pastry (or two!).
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István Kroh
A tiny little bakery with not a wide range of options but the things they have are great. I believe they produce everything themselves, they even sell proper bread. The service is a bit slow but the people are nice. Their coffee is also good, and they also have Italian espresso.
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Marci Stratton
Gosh, I love this place. I could get lost in it devouring all the wonderful breads and pastries. I love the coffee and the wonderful service from the workers. You can tell the bakery items are made with love. Nothing ever tastes rushed, hurried or half-assed.
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M. Barra
The sourdough bread is quite tasty. This place often has a line, but you can go in before closing and be served quickly. Havent ordered anything else yet, but I have a feeling Ill be back.
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Florian Rehfeldt
Great place for european style bread and rolls. They also have a huge variety of other stuff, very delicious is the smoked salmon spread and the lemon bar makes a great desert.
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Nia F
Staff is pleasant in a questioning way. 4 varieties of granola are all tasty. Brunch at the cafe restaurant was nicely plated and quickly served. Crowded on Sunday mornings.
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Thomas Griffith
This is the only place I know of outside New York that sells kouign-amanns (sweet croissant-like pastry) and they are delicious. I only wish theyd sell them on weekdays too.
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Eric Atcheson
Nice bakery. More of a lunch spot than a true bakery. Done baked goods bit heavier emphasis on foods and sandwiches. Food was good though. Great outdoor seating.
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Tim Pici
Love this place for a quick cup of coffee and a baked good. The cafe is too tight for me, but the outdoor seating is nice. Fantastic coffee. Food & Drink:
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B G
Best baguette in philly. Try the whole grain one too. Super friendly staff, they triple wrap my bread so It Doesnt get ruined riding my bike back to jersey
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Stephanie Thaw
Great food and pastries. The extra dollar for soy milk is a bit much. Soy milk is a substitution not an addition and it us cheaper than cows milk.
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Bill Black
If youre ever to find a slice of heaven in a bakers shop, it will be here, in the wonderful breads, cookies and cakes at Metropolitan Bakery.
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A Private User
Chocolate cherry bread is to DIE for! Stop in for a snack, lunch, or treat to bring to a party. Everything I have tried has been incredible.
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Ionut Stefanescu-Sturz
My to-go place for anything bread, if I am willing to hoof it for a number of blocks. The miche and french baguette are my favorite picks.
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Catherine Siverts
Great friendly staff and great baked goods. Try the chocolate cherry bread baked every Friday, but go early because they sell out.
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Thor Mccammon
They have the most amazing fresh baked pastries and bread plus really good coffee. Get it to go and take it to the park wonderful.
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Josepf Haslam
My wife has their bread card and loves the place. I am a huge carrot cake fan and they dont make it to my standards so 4 stars...
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Mishal Saleh
Finally there is a bakery shop in Philly, would love If they can make honey bread like the one in Coffe Bene NY
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Matt Ruby
The breads here, particularly the miche and sourdough baguette, are breathtakingly delicious.
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Abbi Warren
The food here is really good and the service is extremely friendly. Very limited seating.
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Rex Johnson
I dont know which was more amazing, the backed goods or the smoking hot staff!
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Andrew Joos
Sour cherry and chocolate cookie with sea salt. In my world, it serves two!
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Nancy Le
Great variety of breakfast & lunch sandwiches. Indoor & outdoor seating.
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Cameron Virkus
Good food and coffee. The service has always been excellent.
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Sam Hopkins
As good as Paris. Only great baguette in N. America.
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Marta Bolko
One of the best bakery ;)) absolutely love it :)))
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Kyle Antoian
Excellent baked goods. Cinnamon roll is unreal
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Ron Rumford
Consistently high standards for many years
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James Chen
Coffee can only be called sub-par at best.
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Sergei Peysakhov
Fantastic bread! Love their pastries too.
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Puja Ghosh
Everything is good. Everything.
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Phil S
The food was alright.
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michael hollingshead
Exellent
