My friend was visiting from D.C. one week, so we ventured into Old City. We found ourselves in need of a coffee and cookie break, but there was nothing around. After checking out a couple of synagogues near Society Hill, we stumbled upon a Kosher bakery with a cheerful pink exterior near 5th and Lombard. (The bakery is supervised by the Community Kashrut of Greater Philadelphia). My friend and I decided we had to go in. The window was filled with little toys and cute chachkas. The inside decor was warm and inviting, presenting a retro look that indicated the bakery's long-standing presence in Philadelphia. Immediately after entering, the owner (Roz Bratt), standing behind the glass counter filled with cupcakes and cookies galore, greeted us with a warm smile and a hearty hello. We introduced ourselves and started chatting.
After about fifteen minutes of finding common ground, my friend and I ordered a cup of coffee each, which is brewed fresh by Roz and her assistant. The coffee was tasty. Our mission was then to find the right dessert to match the great cup of joe. We ordered a couple of chocolate-chip cookies to try. They were better than your average pareve (non-dairy) cookies, but did not quite satisfy our need for sweets. The cupcakes were the pot of gold under the rainbow - just what we were looking for. There must have been a handful of different flavors on display. My friend got a banana cupcake and I chose the chocolate. Both were amazing. I am a choco-holic so the chocolate was perfect for me - and I could not even tell it was pareve. The frosting was sweet, but not overly sugary and the cake portion was moist. Roz said she changes out the cupcake flavors often, but always has the classics available. If not just to visit the friendly owner, I must go back to try out another one of Roz's amazing cupcakes and her highly recommended apple cake and carrot cake!
Note: Homemade Goodies also takes orders for birthdays and other simchas.
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