Denise’s Delicacies is a second-generation family-owned and full-service bakery serving the everyday sweets we all deserve. For thirty years, Denise’s has been serving rich cakes, buttery pastries, breads, delicious doughnuts, and other fresh baked products to the greater Philadelphia area.

Pound Cake Heaven, a Black family-owned and operated business with locations in Yeadon, West Philly, and Kensington is as heavenly as the name suggests. Everything is made by hand from scratch, meaning no preservatives and using the freshest ingredients. The menu doesn’t end at pound cake either —  Pound Cake Heaven has everything from pies to cheesecakes to banana pudding, cobblers, and more.

As a neighborhood staple in Francisville, this cozy coffee shop has been a much needed place of comfort, community, and specialty treats since it opened in the middle of the pandemic. When visiting, try signature drinks like the toffee nut or Oreo crumble latte. Don’t forget to add on a side of vanilla mousseline beignets and fresh chocolate croissants.

Created by a mother-daughter duo, Banana Mousse in West Philly serves the extravagant dessert treats we all crave. Every day of the week Banana Mousse creates classic milkshakes, mousse desserts, ice cream, and specialty shakes that are available for both delivery and takeout. It’s the perfect spot to head to when you’re in the mood to spoil your taste buds.

Sweet T’s Bakery opened for business in Reading Terminal Market in the late months of 2020, making it the first Black-owned bakery to have a residency there. Since then, Sweet T’s has been growing and serving the community fresh-from-the-oven pies and cakes of all sizes and flavors. Looking for sugar free dessert options? Sweet T’s has you covered with sugar-free sweet potato pies and more.

Thanks to Lokal Artisan Foods — creator of French Toast Bites —  Philly’s favorite breakfast dish has become an anytime treate. Lokal Artisan Foods is serving bite-size pieces of French toast goodness paired with your choice of unlimited toppings at Cherry Street Pier all year round, with additional seasonal pop-up locations throughout the city. If that wasn’t enough to get you excited, the collection of French toast food and beverage products should be. We’re talking about French Toast Bites beer, French toast seasoning, and French Toast Bites gelato.

Specializing in wedding cakes and any other desserts you might need for your celebratory occasions, Groovy Deliciousness baked goods are always fresh baked and made to order. Menu items include: strawberry lavender or cashew praline doughnuts, French macarons of every flavor, chocolates, brittles, and more.

Second Daughter Baking Co. is an artisan bakery located in the beloved Bok Building in South Philly. Operated by two sisters who grew up in the city and have worn a few hats in the hospitality and culinary fields respectively, Second Daughter makes award-winning fudge brownies, enormous Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Jawns, along with other pastries and cakes for all occasions.