This legendary bakery and ice cream shop has been a mainstay in the Philadelphia area for over a century. The Chestnut Hill location opened in 1983 and is still the go-to place for special occasion cakes and cupcakes. And while you can’t go wrong with any of their nostalgic flavors like Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Chocolate, or Vanilla, the rotating seasonal offerings are just as stellar.

Germantown’s small family-owned and operated cupcakery and cafe is nothing short of charming, with choices ranging from breakfast pastries and sandwiches to pound cakes, cobblers, of course, cupcakes. The cupcake menu here changes daily, with the most popular flavors being Strawberry Shortcake and Birthday Cake.

Nestled in Fishtown, Ramona Susan’s bake shop specializes in cakes and baked goods that warm the soul. Its selection of cupcakes features a mix of everyday flavors like birthday cake, red velvet, and chocolate-chocolate, as well as seasonal options like pumpkin, carrot cake, and yellow cake with lemon cream cheese frosting. You can order your favorites on its website or visit the shop to discover a new favorite.

A Center City treasure since 1977, at Tiffany’s Bakery cupcakes can be ordered in a range of sizes including classic, mini, and jumbo. Here you can get extravagant when you order one of its dipped, cannoli or unicorn cupcakes which feature fun decorations and luxurious toppings.

Bringing a bit of whimsy to Midtown Village, Sweet Box Bakery stands out for its bold and beautiful cupcakes. Customers can choose from over a dozen fun flavors. Treat yourself to delicious options like S’mores and Brownie batter or try out the Chocolate Hazelnut Crunch cupcake, which is one of its vegan flavors.

South Street’s Sweet Life is a bake shop that specializes in cupcakes and banana puddings. Here you can mix and match a medley of delightful options, with customer top picks being the Vanilla Buttercream, Salted Caramel, and Sweet Potato cupcakes. If you can’t narrow it down, the mini cupcake samplers are a great introduction to the expansive list of flavors.

Termini Bros Bakery is a well-known Philadelphia bake shop whose pastries are commonplace at a host of city events and private celebrations. The vanilla cupcake with buttercream icing is often regarded as one of the city’s finest. You can pre-order for pickup or local delivery on its website, or stop into one of its two Center City locations.

Founded by a mother-daughter team passionate about sharing their love of baking with the world, Milk and Sugar Cakes began as a mobile sweets truck making appearances at events all over Philadelphia. As the popularity of the business grew, the owners added a South Philly storefront where they bake and sell their scrumptious creations. You have the option to order online for same-day pickup or visit the store to enjoy flavors such as Vanilla Bean, Fruity Pebbles, and Boston Cream.