Our favorite spot for local dessert. We are particularly obsessed with the carrot and red velvet cupcakes. The cinnamon buns are also delish! Our child's pediatrician is directly across the street ... Even though he isn't even one yet, I've already made the momxecutive decision that all of his pediatrician appointments will be followed by a trip to the Night kitchen!
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Nicole M.
Stopped in today on a recommendation. My service was prompt and friendly - the woman behind the counter took the time to review all the toppings on their gourmet pizza, and made sure to let me know it would take 8 minutes to heat it up. A-ok, since I was in no rush. So a slice and a cup of their iced coffee. I was a little confused when she passed me a cup full of frozen-coffee cubes, but in less than the time it took for me to receive my heated slice, I figured out that liquid coffee was available at the self serve station (clearly i needed the caffeine) with the rest of the coffee dressings. My slice came out and the barista?/waitress? offered me utensils and a napkin then left me to enjoy. The space was very comfortable (cushioned benches!) and several groups of women were there chatting and having lunch. I refilled my beautiful undiluted coffee to go and will definitely be stopping in again next time I'm in the neighborhood to try something sweet.
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Dominique S.
I've walked past this bakery so many time going to Staples Office Store. So I finally decided to check it out. First Impressions: When facing the store to the right is the entrance to the bakery where the display cases of baked goods are located. On the left through the glass window, to can see examples of the wedding cakes they make, as well as the bakers working and decorating cakes. Awesome! Once inside the bakery offers seating for you to enjoy your baked good, coffee and/or sandwich. Cupcakes: Decided to try a few cupcakes. Purchased a red velvet, carrot cake, 2 cheesecake cupcakes, and a plain vanilla. The cupcakes were moist and super soft. The cupcakes were good, but not amazing. However, the carrot cake cupcake was AMAZING! There were other baked goods available, but I always go for the cupcake first. Def worth going back to try some of the cookies, sticky buns, and cakes.
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Sam L.
Looking to satiate a carving for carrot cake, I entered the night kitchen cafe and bakery. It's a very small and cosy space with a row of glass cases which contain adorable cakes and desserts. I got a slice of carrot cake with a cappuccino and took a seat near the register. The cappuccino was milky and perfect. Its the best I've had in Philadelphia. The cake wasn't mind blowing but a great version of traditional carrot cake. The super stars here are the ingredients. You can taste the quality and freshness of them! They use local milk in their cappuccinos! I left feeling warm and bubbly, the feeling you get when you eat good natural food.
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Tom M.
Night Kitchen makes really tasty cakes, cupcakes, baked good etc. If you are vegan though you are essentially out of luck. Center City is loaded with great options for Vegans. I'm hoping that mindset travels out to Chestnut Hill and specifically Night Kitchen soon. One thing I still enjoy there is the iced coffee. They freeze coffee into these large cubes. You then pour coffee over them. Great idea to give you cold coffee that is not watered down!
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Janine J.
Great coffee. Lattes are expertly crafted. Their iced coffee is delicious and unique- they give you coffee ice cubes and you self-serve the hot coffee over it. I was skeptical when I first got the cup of ice cubes. I hate when I ask for iced coffee and the place pours hot coffee over ice. But Night Kitchen's is different. The coffee ice cubes really work their magic. And because of this way of making iced coffee, you can also get decaf which is great for me. Try the yogurt parfait. It's delicious. The granola is not skimpy and has pecans. The pastries are also delicious. You really can't go wrong there!
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Shabooboo R.
The Night Kitchen used to be my go to bakery, but over the last couple of years some things have gotten on my nerves. First off, when I would want a larger order called in for breakfast Danishes to bring in for work. When I would call in at maybe 12 noon the day before to make an order I'd want to pick up at 8:30 the next morning, they would tell me that I should have called earlier in the morning because they could only guarantee my order could be ready if I called 24 hours in advance. I just don't get that. That just came off like they didn't need the business. The other part that would turn me off is that they would charge me extra by the piece if I wanted the larger Danishes cut in quarters. Finally, I stopped calling those orders in. I've always been a fan of their lemon curd cake and the chocolate cake with the hazelnuts, but I'm not so keen on the buttercream parts of those cakes. This was my go to spot for birthday cakes, but I even turned off of that lately because of the proportion of buttercream to actual cake. I attached a photo of a piece of my last piece of chocolate cake I got to go. That was a major disappointment considering that I usually just scape off half the buttercream before I eat it. In this last piece of "cake", it seemed more than half the cake was buttercream. By the way, it's not just me who is not a fan of so much buttercream on the little bit of cake. I notice the whole family leaving behind most of that stuff.
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Gia M.
I found Night Kitchen on a hunt for an early breakfast on my day off. I was initially worried that the only food would be pastries and cakes, because this is a bakery, too. However, I was pleased to discover a small menu of sandwiches and breakfast burritos, in addition to a copious amount of scones and muffins. Happily, my large coffee cost less than $2, and for a La Colombe brew to boot! JJ got an iced coffee and I was really excited to see that they had frozen coffee into cubes so that when you grabbed your hot coffee, you didn't get a watered down drink. We both decided to get a grilled cheese sandwich, which came with mozzarella and goat cheese ($5--for $7, you can upgrade to the 'extra special' grilled cheese, which has caramelized onions and spinach). The sandwiches were served panini style, and came with a side salad or fruit. I liked that you can choose what bread you want, what side you want, and also choose what dressing comes on top of your salad. Night Kitchen also makes custom cakes for special occasions and will schedule a private consultation to discuss ideas, sizes, and cake types. I saw someone come in for their tasting--she got to look through a binder of options before talking one-on-one with one of the bakers.
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Jared J.
Oh you know just a quaint little bakery in the heart of Mount Airy! The Night Kitchen offers appropriate pricing, lunch options, and friendly service to boot. Additionally, the decor is pretty snazzy and may remind you of a country kitchen. For those of you planning a big party or wedding The Night Kitchen offers cake tastings before the big purchase! May I recommeced the extra special grilled cheese chocked full of many cheeses and onions to boot. Their side salad that comes with sandwiches is quaint and the Gorgonzola balsamic dressing is lovely. Their portions aren't huge, but the quality is there. Finally, try an iced coffee, the ice cubes are made out of coffee too!
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Steven C.
Night Kitchen made a beautiful custom cake for me based on photos I sent and a detailed discussion in advance with Amy who was wonderful. I wanted a cake for my friend's 50th birthday surprise celebration during our trip to Ocean City, NJ. They incorporated all the elements we discussed, including ocean, beach sand, shells, boardwalk, Brown's Donuts(!), and a special photo I had taken of the emblem on the 9th Street Pier. So wonderful. Thank you!
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Rachel A.
Loved loved loved this spot. I decided to take a stroll and try out this cute little cafe. I was not disappointed. I had the strata and my cousin had the grilled cheese. Both were fantastic. Yes I tried both. Don't judge me! My cousin also got me a lemon cupcake for my bday. It was fabulous. One of my favorite things I had was the iced coffee. I have never seen ice cubes made with coffee. You then add the hot coffee over the cubes. It's brilliant! My iced coffee never got watery. Such a great idea b It's a bit tiny but the staff is friendly and I like the outside table. I will definitely be back.
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Rose D.
UPDATE: after posting this review, Amy, the owner, called me directly and expressed concern about the service we received. She asked for an opportunity to show us how their customer service usually is and offered us a discount. We did not cancel our appointment and after a really pleasant and delicious tasting experience (the mocha cake with the raspberry filling, omg) we did decide to book with them. We really appreciated their prompt attention to our issue and, as I said in the previous review, their cakes really are delicious. Tried their cake at a food festival and it was delicious. I'm getting married and I wanted to get some sheet cakes from them for the wedding. I called ahead to set up a tasting, and they told me that wouldn't be necessary, and that if I showed up at the bakery at least 30 minutes before close, I'd be able to taste the cakes I wanted to taste. So I left work early, drove an hour across town in rush hour traffic, arrived an hour before close, and they told me they were out of samples, but I could schedule a formal tasting. WHICH IS WHY I CALLED AHEAD 3 WEEKS AGO. There is absolutely no excuse for that. To add insult to injury, they took 20 minutes to get someone to come up from the back and pencil us in. I will be canceling my tasting appointment. I'm not doing business with anyone who has so little regard for my time.
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Melanie D.
Well, whaddya know -- a friend of mine began working here, and as such I've had many more opportunities to try everything and every bit of it is super yummy. Seriously. Scones savory and sweet, cakes, tarts, cookies, pies, breakfast burrito, all sort of chocolate things . . . I have to confess that I call my friend all the time now, just to see if she needs a ride home from work. I can't really comment on the service since my friend is always awesome to me, but the transactions I've witnessed have been completely professional, and my friend has great respect for her co-workers, if that tells you anything.
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Jennifer C.
Ordered my wedding cake from The Night Kitchen. Their cake is overall tasty which is why we selected them and I'll give them 2 stars instead of one. They assured me they'd get all the details I wanted for the cake design, but they failed horribly. It's as if they didn't read my email at all. I also tried calling to speak with the person in charge of my cake but she couldn't be bothered with taking my calls. The people who picked up the phone assured me that she knows what she's doing and has done wedding cakes many times before. I should've went to Bredenbeck Bakery up the block. Their service is so much nicer and they obviously care about their customers. Lesson learned. Sorry Night Kitchen, you guys are talented but need to step up your service.
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Leah H.
What a cozy, welcoming little spot! My first encounter with The Night Kitchen was early on a Saturday morning... Cars were parked along the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open at 8am. That spoke volumes to me and I wasn't disappointed! My muffins and pastries were warm, fresh out of the oven, and to-die-for delicious.
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Valentino G.
I am so amazed at what this bakery can make with their cakes! My mom has bought birthday cakes from here and I have also bought a cake here for my girlfriends birthday. I sent them a picture of hello kitty and they made the exact cake I asked for red velvet and butter cream and it came out just as amazing as it sounded! I will always use this bakery for their epic cakes for my family and special birthdays
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Andi S.
I went in and was in line behind another lady who was treated with disdain by the employee, it was so awful, that I almost went somewhere else to eat. She was merely asking questions and was polite. I stayed anyhow as I was very hungry. I ordered the 'Nova', which was severely lacking in flavor. For $9.75 I could have stayed home, prepared the same thing and it would have been delicious. I didn't complain because the lady behind the counter had already been incredibly rude to the person before me. Another time, I thought I;d give them the benefit of the doubt and I called in to order. Not only did they refuse to take my order but the lady I spoke with acted as though she was terribly inconvenienced and annoyed that I was asking about this. She told me that I would have to come in to order, and I explained to her that my lunch break is only 30 minutes long. I asked her how long it takes to make a sandwich and she said "ten minutes minimum" So told her that this is the reason why I need to order before I arrive. Mind you, I was even offering to PAY for my order before arriving. I was ready to give her my credit card number. She agressively said "I already TOLD YOU NO"
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Lori P.
The night kitchen is amazing. From their jumble cookies to their apple cake it's all super delicious. Probably.my favorite is the chocolate praline cake, wow it's so yummy. The people that work there are really friendly and the owner is just great. I love their outdoor seating when the weather is good.
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Chris S.
I missed the pre-order deadline for Thanksgiving, but picket up a pumpkin cheese cake day before Thanksgiving no problem. Amazing since everything is made from scratch! Definitely the best desert there a dinner, can't wait to actually plan for next year and get a chocolate pecan pie! Sooooooooooooo good!!!
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Michael S.
I used to be a loyal Bredenbeck's customer until I tried this place. Just about everything I have tried is good. The chocolate and carrot cupcakes are a given for best around; but their other desserts are good too. The bread pudding, the cakes, the cookies; uhhhhhh, dieters stay away.
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Monique C.
Night Kitchen was A OK. I purchased a father's day carrot cake from the bakery last month. It was small for its $28 price tag but pretty moist and good. My son enjoyed his cupcake as well. Both were not the best we've ever had but Night Kitchen earns the additional star because my parents are still raving about the cake. Service was nice enough; the young lady who helped me with the cake was friendly and the only one to greet us (there were 3 people at the counter). Overall, I am unsure if we'll return, as there are other better (and cheaper) bakeries in the city.
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James S.
Great little bakery here in Chestnut Hill. From the cakes, to the cupcakes, to the cheesecakes, cookies, and danishes. This place has all you could want in the way of sweet treats. Great place if you just want to drop in and grab a snack or even a cake for a small gathering of friends. If you have a little time on your hands and want something special you can sit down with their cake designers and create something all your own. My fiance had my "The Office" themed cake designed here for my birthday and it was a big hit at my party. I posted a picture for you to check out. In things that are available every day, I have a few favorites. For a small treat, the cupcake sized cheesecake is amazing and its only a buck. If you're in for breakfast or brunch time, the Strata is incredible. So much flavor and huge chunks of bacon, you can't go wrong. My all time favorite has to be the praline cake with hazelnut buttercream. This is seriously the best tasting cake I've ever tasted. I will get it again. They've expanded their business recently so there is more than enough room for you to drop by, get some pastries and a coffee or tea and sit and relax. If you're in the area and craving something sweet, give this a try.
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Jennifer M.
I just LOVE this place. I love the cafe. It's the perfect place to meet friends for lunch in Chestnut HIll. I love to take my daughter there to sit and talk and enjoy some sweet treats. Some of my favorite treats include: Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes and Coconut Bars. The Night Kitchen Bakery makes the most beautiful cakes for any occasion. The bakers are so talented it's shocking. My friend ordered a cake that looked like Sponge Bob. And another friend ordered a cake that looked exactly like Elmo. If you are celebrating anything I would recommend a cake from this bakery!
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Warren P.
Just stopped by again to get cookies to bring to a party and was reminded why I love the Night Kitchen Bakery. Not only is everything ridiculously tasty (try the almond macaroons), but they're just super nice people. So...tasty desserts, friendly folks, and La Colombe coffee. How can you go wrong?
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Mallory S.
My favorite time to visit The Night Kitchen is after working a night shift when all I want is the comfort of good food and a warm cup of coffee. My favorite item on their Cafe Menu is their strata with bacon and cheddar. It never disappoints and paired with the side salad it is a very satisfying meal. I've also had some of their cupcakes which are very very rich and sweet but sooo good if that's what you're craving...and I also recently had their chocolate chip shortbread cookies which were perfection! If your looking for a sweet treat, a good cup of coffee, or a yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch definitely try The Night Kitchen!
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Kelly S.
Night's kitchen has great cupcakes and beautifully designed cakes. I bought a custom designed birthday cake for my boyfriend. We had just moved to Philadelphia from San Diego and I wanted a cake that had elements of both cities. The pastry chef's and decorators were great to work with and really saw my vision. The cake I got was great with so much detail. It was moist and very tasty. It was very expensive ($86 for an 8 inch round) but it was a work of art! I will be going back to this neighborhood bakery!
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Sam B.
Kind, attentive, and helpful staff, some interesting treats like s'mores bars, salted caramel bar, and rocky road cupcake.
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Hilary P.
5 stars for the red velvet cake cupcakes. 4 stars for the enormous snickerdoodle cookies and the beautiful cakes in the window. 3 stars for the vanilla cupcakes (and their bland icing) and cheesecake tarts. 2 stars for charging $3.50 for a single cupcake. Mathematically, it all works out to 4 stars because of the sheer number of red velvet cupcakes I have consumed and will consume from here. They are that delicious.
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Ray H.
Nice place, busy lunch crowd with a very pleasant wait staff. I came in for a pick me up on what started out to be a stressful day. You know the kind of day I mean... Fight with the spouse, then work, dispute with vendor over return policy then overpaid for shipping at UPS! Needless to say the trip to a bakery was well worth my piece of mind. The salted caramel was heaven & immediately restored the balance to my life... Suddenly all was right with the world! I also got a vanilla buttercream cupcake for later. The cupcake was ok, not nearly as delightful as the caramel was. But the entire package deserves a four star rating in my book.
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Karen F.
Peri at Night Kitchen bakery did our (gorgeous) 3 tiered wedding cake in 2008. It was beautiful to look at and 2 of the 3 tiers were delicious. The top tier was white cake with Lemon curd and it was slightly dry, but the middle tier (carrot cake no raisins) and bottom tier (Moist deep chocolate cake with chocolate mousse) were both scrumptious. The cakes here are made with love and attention to detail. I recommend them highly.
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Jamie R.
New favorite! They expanded in size and menu. From the service to the quality of food and the atmosphere-so great! Also, if you are looking for a delicious challah this is your place. They add a little whole wheat so it's not completely traditional but I love it!
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K. A. N. A. K.
We always get the flourless chocolate cupcake and the lemon curd cupcake. We are endeavoring to make this THE bakery from which my boyfriend's family gets birthday cake (to replace the "institutional" bakery up the street with the dry and old-tasting cake). I even ordered my boyfriend's parents anniversary cake from here; it was delicious--chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream frosting--and intimately beautiful.
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Barbara H.
I've patronized the Night Kitchen for many years and have always loved everything I've bought there. Until this time. I bought a lovely looking cherry tart for $22, an average Night Kitchen price. Usually things are worth every penny you spend, but this time the tart was all crust with hardly any cherry filling. I was SO disappointed. I will no longer assume that everything sold there is top quality. So sorry.
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Morgan H.
My favorite is the sour cream coffee cake. A little pricey but think of it this way. Items are so rich that a little goes a long way. Chocolate pecan tart tastes wonderful as well. As does the chocolate flourless cake. I find the cookies average, the bars and brownies slightly above average.
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Susanne J.
This review is for the recent batch of cupcakes I had from The Night Kitchen. I was really disappointed with them, or mostly the icing. I hope it was just a fluke, but the icing was terrible! It was like a little rosette of lard on top of a not-so-moist, crumbly cake. Waaaay too much butter and way too little whipping. I didn't even finish the whole cake because of the terribly cloying taste. Also, the cakes are tiny in comparison for their cost. Now when I go to TNK, I stick to their cookies.
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Linda M.
I live near Chestnut Hill, so just from the look of the Night Kitchen's cakes, I would have booked them for my wedding cake if I was getting married in the area. Just recently, I finally got to try an NK Cake. My friend ordered a lemon curd birthday cake. OMG! This was one of the best cakes I've ever, ever had. I can't even explain how freakin' good this was. Then, she had a bday party for her boyfriend and ordered another cake. I'm not that into chocolate cake, so the taste wasn't there for me, but the design was amazing. The party was a movie them. I'll attach a photo here if I can! The reason I'm giving them 4 stars not 5 is because their prices are really high.
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Melissa M.
Their salted caramel bars are to die for. And everything else I've ever had here is amazing as well! PB&J cupcakes, raspberry scones, peach cinnamon buns, challah bread, etc. Yum!
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Maureen M.
We ordered two cakes here for a graduation party. My brother's cake was 2 stacked books while my stepsister's cake was a two tiered cake with a nursing theme to it. Both cakes were custom cakes and about $200 a piece. However each cake fed about 50 people and they were delicious! The cakes were moist and the icing was just the right amount of sweet. The fondant was nice and smooth and the fondant decorations looked great.
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Ellen G.
I ordered two birthday cakes two months ago, carrot cake and chocolate with raspberry filling. Best cakes we ever had. Everyone loved them. Old and young. Pumpkin pie @ thanksgiving was a disappointment . Crust was thick and tasteless. Filling was ok but had no spice it looked nice but I've had better from the grocer's freezer.
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John R.
I simply love this place. When I worked in the city, I would purposely go out of my way when driving home just to try something new. Their lemon bars and brownies are to die for.
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Rachel W.
I had heard such great things about Night Kitchen on Yelp that I could not wait to go... I was expecting the best baked goods I had ever eaten. While everything I had was certainly good, it just did not measure up to expectations. It was no worse nor better than Starbucks, I'd say.
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BethandGus H.
Guess what? No cats allowed at this cake shop, so there goes one star. What kind of cake shop that makes three tier cakes at a three tier price doesn't have a box that fits a tall order? I'll tell you....this cake shop. Luckily, our cake survived the drive without getting battered. We wanted a receipt to prove, that yes, candy bows really do cost $60. The icing on the cake, NO receipt available, but we were allowed to take a picture with our iPhones, thank GOD for technology!!! The cake tasted just like cake, but not far from a tastykake. Next time, we'll stop at the CVS across the street, load up some boxes of krimpets, stack em high...then head back over to the Night Kitchen for a candy bow. YUMMY & CLASSY!!!!!!!!
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Leather T.
Got the infamous Lemon Curd for my mom's birthday ( her favorite). Still so damn good it's ridiculous. Even the non cake eaters tore it up. Pretty expensive, though - the reason for the 4 stars. I can only afford it once a year!
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Jessica T.
The best bakery ever!!! OK I'm a little biased because my sister works there, but I've been getting amazing birthday cakes there since high school, way before she got there. Their mocha mousse cake is the best, I drool for it regularly. The moistest (is that a word?) chocolate cake, layered with chocolate mousse, and covered with the mocha (but more chocolatey) icing. Amazing. Brownies and flourless chocolate torte that are more like fudge and could cause serious damage if you were to throw a piece at someone's head...not that you'd do that, because you'd be too busy eating.
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Darcy G.
You have to try the s'more like cupcakes. I can't remember what they are called, but they have the best cloud (like custard shape) of a chocolate shell filled with white cream. Man, they are goooooood. Lemon bars and pecan bars are great too, though I'm not a fan of either of those usually.
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lena n.
I found night kitchen online when it was voted best of 2000 something, and we were trying to look for a cake that can do some sort of design for my friends dads bday, something musical. And when ordering here, the price was really high and the design for what we wanted was reallllyyy dissapointed because it was not what we had anticipated at all. My friends dad had a huge party and nobody really ate the cake and I think it wasn't all that tastey either, it just tasted different. So I decided to still try again with something different and I ordered the cakes that looks like a box with the bow and robbin and that cost about $60 each because its all fondant. I also ordered a very small circular box with robbin looking one and that was a bit cheaper than the sqaure one. And I had one a vanilla with buttercream and the other with chocolate and everybody loved them! the design and all because we bought it for 2 bdays and we had a gathering at a restaurant so everybody was really amazed how they look and it was very delicious. Then I ordered another regular plain cake from them for a bday dinner that was very last minute and it costed about $22 and everybody really loved it as well! They couldnt do fondants because they needed a week in advance, but I would always go back here for cakes in the future. I know i was dissapointed the first time, but they are the only bakery I know that can do fondant and designery cakes and they do it good, and it's not too sweet like the supermarket cakes. I always love their sushi made cake out of fondant, i always hoped somebody would buy it for me!! lol. And they accept cc over the phone which is pretty neat! :)
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Suzann F.
We happened to stumble upon this super quaint bakery when we were heading up to Chestnut Hill. I had always heard good things about The Night Kitchen but I've never had the opportunity to stop in. Well, I'm really glad we stopped! I didn't realize that it was not just a bakery but a sit down cafe as well. We tried several items but what really stood out was the key lime pudding (yes, pudding!). It was sweet, but tart and had a nice meringue topping. The lemon squares were also so delicious! Just the right touch of tartness. We teamed our treats with coffee, which was delicious and so inexpensive compared to other coffee places. Before we left, we ordered a carrot cake to take home. I cannot even describe how delicious this was! Moist and rich with the most amazing frosting. I will dream about this cake until the next time I can stop at The Night Kitchen and get another one. All in all, I loved everything we had and will definitely return. Maybe next time I'll come for brunch or lunch so I can try more of their food. You should definitely go. You won't be disappointed!
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Ritu K.
Why is it so difficult to find a decent bakery in the Philly area? My expectations were not high for this place especially after trying their cookies- every single cookie tasted like shortbread... The cakes however are to die for!! I ordered a chocolate cake with rasberry jam for a bday and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist cake with just the right amount of ganache frosting and rasberry jam. Truly delicious! 5+ stars for the cakes but I give it a four, since the cookies were disappointing. Highly highly recommend the cakes!
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Holly H.
I found this place when I was on a mad search from a Groomscake and this place is delicious. The tasting was great, and we got to try a bunch of items. Our guess' still ask where we got the cake, and the boy is still complaining that the cake was gone before he got a piece. They also did a 2 tiered bridal shower cake for a shower I was hosting, and then the wedding cake since the bride loved it so much. Her family recently stopped me at a FUNERAL to tell me again how great the cake was - now that's a sign of a good cake, that it gets you out of mourning! For my birthday this year, the boy skipped the cake and went with the chocolate cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting and OMG - we had 20 people at my house and the moment people picked up the cupcakes, the room went completely silent as people were munching (some mmmmmhmmmms could be heard).
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Anne B.
We wandered here after dinner one day and I was blown away! This cute neighborhood bakery had several unique touches, including coffee ice cubes for iced coffee and a large selection of small pastries, that made it stand out from the ordinary. Staff was patient and friendly as we gazed through the glass and changed our minds multiple times. Bathroom is immaculate. The only downside? It closes at 7.
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Ben D.
The Night Kitchen has amazing pastries and cakes. I'm not going to compare it to sex, but let's just say I need a cigarette right after having a slice of their chocolate-mocha cake. The place itself is very unassuming, and looks like it could use a little upkeep. That's just to hide the true deliciousness of their deserts inside. My favorite is the chocolate chip shortbread, mostly because I ate it as a kid, and it brings back the memories. Price wise, it is pretty expensive compared to PathMark or Bredenbecks, but the value of having cakes so delicious made with such high quality ingredients justifies the cost. When someone at a party bites into their chocolate-peanut butter cake and says "Oh my god!" really loudly, you know that it was worth every penny.
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Matt S.
Great cupcakes. Even better cakes. Got a great custom cake made there. A pretty expensive cake but pretty elaborate and pretty big. Cake boss quality if you ask me!
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Mikonora R.
Great deserts! I have never gotten cake there but I like pastries!
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jahari m.
Ok I'm a chocoholic and This place feeds my addiction. The mocha mousse cake is better than anything in the city. Don't even try to offer another place's desserts as an option. They won't measure up!!!!
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Cuocere G.
Far and away the best bakery around. The scones are spectacular. As is the lemon curd cake. Such a cute little authentic local bakery.
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Stacy K.
Oh, I love The Night Kitchen! Their baked goods are divine! They have a great variety of treats - cupcakes, brownies, cookie bars and the like. It's definitely a place worth stopping when shopping in Chestnut Hill.
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Kimberly P.
The Night Kitchen Bakery has been a Chestnut Hill staple for the past twenty years. They use the most quality ingredients to bake up some of the most amazing cakes and pastries. And, rumor has it that they also cater as well.
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Aimee A.
As I sit here eating a piece of our wedding cake from last weekend (3 tiers of carrot cake with cream cheese filling, yellow cake with lemon curd filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling PLUS a flourless chocolate (insanely delicious) groom's cake as my husband is wheat intolerant), I am compelled to write my first review on Yelp ever. Night Kitchen makes the most delectable and beautiful cakes. So moist and rich and delicious.. After the cake cutting when I had my first bite fed to me, (okay, don't tell) I sort of wanted to grab some cake and champagne and go hole ourselves in for a while just eating the cake-- is that so wrong?! They have their tasting appointment and cupcakes, ordering protocol down to a science-- we appreciated their professionalism, communication and artistry. Though on the higher end of cake pricing spectrum, definitely well worth it. We indubitably recommend Night Kitchen Bakery to everyone seeking both a beautiful to eye and delicious to the taste cake for your wedding!
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andrea f.
This is a small bakery specializing in pastries (no breads here). My favorite is the lemon curd cake, which is moist and full of lemony flavor. Their chocolate cake is rich; they have a variety of cupcakes--white with chocolate frosting, moist carrot, chocolate and lemon--in addition to a variety of cookies, tarts and sweet rolls. The bakery is in a little shop with wood floors. There are one or two tables, so if you want to sit down and savor your cookies along with a cup of coffee, you can.
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Kate M.
The cupcakes here get me so excited, they make me blush. Literally. The woman behind the counter pointed it out to me. While sampling a variety of cupcakes to determine the city's best, we got rocky road cupcakes, flourless chocolate cupcakes, and their lemon cupcakes. Also tried a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, or something equally as awesome. The cookie and flourless cupcake were amazing. I thought the Rocky road (the description of which made me blush) was pretty good; my one friend still dreams of them. The lemon? Meh. Anyway, go check it out, and bring me one of those pumpkin cookies if they still have them.
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Sarah M.
Wonderful food, delicious desserts, great atmosphere, great service, and they make a great effort to be Green. One of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
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RB B.
This review is for their customer service only. I have not tasted their cakes. While planning our wedding, we decided to try this place out as a possible vendor for our cake. My mom called to make an appointment. First thing they pointed out was that we had to give them our credit card number, and if we didn't show up for our appointment or cancel within a certain amount of time, we would be charged $25. Second thing they pointed out was that only 3 people could attend the tasting. My mom made the appointment anyway. My fiance and I were surely going to attend, and both of my parents, who were helping to make all decisions, and most importantly, writing the check, were surely going to attend. That's 4 people. I told my mom to call them back, and that this was a make-it-or-break-it thing for me. She called them back. They wouldn't budge. So my mom said we would like to cancel. All of a sudden, they said if it's make it or break it, they would make an exception. Gee, how big of them. It wasn't like we were bringing our entire wedding party...just the bride and groom and one set of parents. At this point, I already had a sour taste in my mouth. Then comes the Thursday before our Saturday appointment, and Hurricane Schwartz is predicting the worst snow storm of the year, 2 feet of snow on the way! My mom called and asked what they were planning to do about their Saturday appointments. They told her they were still on. So my mom asked if she could cancel. Their response was that since it was just in the nick of time, 48 hours, she could cancel without them charging the $25. We canceled. And our wedding cake is coming from a bakery, practically Night Kitchen's neighbor, where the customer service was impeccable and all the staff so eager to help, no deposit for an appointment, and very accommodating when we had to change the appointment due to a major blizzard.
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James G.
This place is great. Their cakes are out of this world -worth every penny. Sometimes the staff (maybe the older lady who is the owner actually) can be a little lacking on their customer service, but the cakes are GREAT!!!!
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M P.
While the taste of the baked goods from The Night Kitchen is generally very good, we had a lousy experience with them recently. We ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a disappointment. It was tasty, but sloppily decorated (crudely cut out shapes with details scribbled in marker). The cake was decorated like the book The Hungry Caterpillar, but had carrots, grapes and other random foods on it that are not part of the book. You'd think you'd at least know what to put on the cake! It was also quite small for the number of people it was supposed to serve. The staff also gave us a hard time about adding a single vanilla cupcake to the order a few days before the event. The cake was overpriced for the appearance and the staff wasn't polite.
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diane v.
SO I purchased my Daughter's sweet sixteen cake from here, and I have my likes and dislikes on this bakery. The cake was alil highly priced, but it was beautiful !!!It was a two layer cake with fondant. The bottom layer was yellow cake with chocolate chip and butter cream, I amongst all my guest at my daughters party were very upset with it, it was very dry. Now the second layer I did cut and taste, and that was chocolate with butter cream, now that layer was delicious, but no one wanted to taste that layer after their disappointment with the bottom layer!!! Their not consistent with their batters, I just feel for the price of the cake it should of melted in my mouth and I was dissatisfied with it eating and tasting wise, but for appearance they did a GREAT JOB !! I probably won't be buying another cake form here, because I would worry if it is gone to taste good !!! As for my Daughter she loved the appearance but wouldn't even eat the cake after having tasted the first piece , I wound up trashing it !!!
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Nicole M.
Stopped in today on a recommendation. My service was prompt and friendly - the woman behind the counter took the time to review all the toppings on their gourmet pizza, and made sure to let me know it would take 8 minutes to heat it up. A-ok, since I was in no rush. So a slice and a cup of their iced coffee. I was a little confused when she passed me a cup full of frozen-coffee cubes, but in less than the time it took for me to receive my heated slice, I figured out that liquid coffee was available at the self serve station (clearly i needed the caffeine) with the rest of the coffee dressings. My slice came out and the barista?/waitress? offered me utensils and a napkin then left me to enjoy. The space was very comfortable (cushioned benches!) and several groups of women were there chatting and having lunch. I refilled my beautiful undiluted coffee to go and will definitely be stopping in again next time I'm in the neighborhood to try something sweet.
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Dominique S.
I've walked past this bakery so many time going to Staples Office Store. So I finally decided to check it out. First Impressions: When facing the store to the right is the entrance to the bakery where the display cases of baked goods are located. On the left through the glass window, to can see examples of the wedding cakes they make, as well as the bakers working and decorating cakes. Awesome! Once inside the bakery offers seating for you to enjoy your baked good, coffee and/or sandwich. Cupcakes: Decided to try a few cupcakes. Purchased a red velvet, carrot cake, 2 cheesecake cupcakes, and a plain vanilla. The cupcakes were moist and super soft. The cupcakes were good, but not amazing. However, the carrot cake cupcake was AMAZING! There were other baked goods available, but I always go for the cupcake first. Def worth going back to try some of the cookies, sticky buns, and cakes.
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Sam L.
Looking to satiate a carving for carrot cake, I entered the night kitchen cafe and bakery. It's a very small and cosy space with a row of glass cases which contain adorable cakes and desserts. I got a slice of carrot cake with a cappuccino and took a seat near the register. The cappuccino was milky and perfect. Its the best I've had in Philadelphia. The cake wasn't mind blowing but a great version of traditional carrot cake. The super stars here are the ingredients. You can taste the quality and freshness of them! They use local milk in their cappuccinos! I left feeling warm and bubbly, the feeling you get when you eat good natural food.
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Tom M.
Night Kitchen makes really tasty cakes, cupcakes, baked good etc. If you are vegan though you are essentially out of luck. Center City is loaded with great options for Vegans. I'm hoping that mindset travels out to Chestnut Hill and specifically Night Kitchen soon. One thing I still enjoy there is the iced coffee. They freeze coffee into these large cubes. You then pour coffee over them. Great idea to give you cold coffee that is not watered down!
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Melanie D.
Well, whaddya know -- a friend of mine began working here, and as such I've had many more opportunities to try everything and every bit of it is super yummy. Seriously. Scones savory and sweet, cakes, tarts, cookies, pies, breakfast burrito, all sort of chocolate things . . . I have to confess that I call my friend all the time now, just to see if she needs a ride home from work. I can't really comment on the service since my friend is always awesome to me, but the transactions I've witnessed have been completely professional, and my friend has great respect for her co-workers, if that tells you anything.
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Jennifer C.
Ordered my wedding cake from The Night Kitchen. Their cake is overall tasty which is why we selected them and I'll give them 2 stars instead of one. They assured me they'd get all the details I wanted for the cake design, but they failed horribly. It's as if they didn't read my email at all. I also tried calling to speak with the person in charge of my cake but she couldn't be bothered with taking my calls. The people who picked up the phone assured me that she knows what she's doing and has done wedding cakes many times before. I should've went to Bredenbeck Bakery up the block. Their service is so much nicer and they obviously care about their customers. Lesson learned. Sorry Night Kitchen, you guys are talented but need to step up your service.
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Leah H.
What a cozy, welcoming little spot! My first encounter with The Night Kitchen was early on a Saturday morning... Cars were parked along the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open at 8am. That spoke volumes to me and I wasn't disappointed! My muffins and pastries were warm, fresh out of the oven, and to-die-for delicious.
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Valentino G.
I am so amazed at what this bakery can make with their cakes! My mom has bought birthday cakes from here and I have also bought a cake here for my girlfriends birthday. I sent them a picture of hello kitty and they made the exact cake I asked for red velvet and butter cream and it came out just as amazing as it sounded! I will always use this bakery for their epic cakes for my family and special birthdays
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Sam B.
Kind, attentive, and helpful staff, some interesting treats like s'mores bars, salted caramel bar, and rocky road cupcake.
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Hilary P.
5 stars for the red velvet cake cupcakes. 4 stars for the enormous snickerdoodle cookies and the beautiful cakes in the window. 3 stars for the vanilla cupcakes (and their bland icing) and cheesecake tarts. 2 stars for charging $3.50 for a single cupcake. Mathematically, it all works out to 4 stars because of the sheer number of red velvet cupcakes I have consumed and will consume from here. They are that delicious.
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Andi S.
I went in and was in line behind another lady who was treated with disdain by the employee, it was so awful, that I almost went somewhere else to eat. She was merely asking questions and was polite. I stayed anyhow as I was very hungry. I ordered the 'Nova', which was severely lacking in flavor. For $9.75 I could have stayed home, prepared the same thing and it would have been delicious. I didn't complain because the lady behind the counter had already been incredibly rude to the person before me. Another time, I thought I;d give them the benefit of the doubt and I called in to order. Not only did they refuse to take my order but the lady I spoke with acted as though she was terribly inconvenienced and annoyed that I was asking about this. She told me that I would have to come in to order, and I explained to her that my lunch break is only 30 minutes long. I asked her how long it takes to make a sandwich and she said "ten minutes minimum" So told her that this is the reason why I need to order before I arrive. Mind you, I was even offering to PAY for my order before arriving. I was ready to give her my credit card number. She agressively said "I already TOLD YOU NO"
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Lori P.
The night kitchen is amazing. From their jumble cookies to their apple cake it's all super delicious. Probably.my favorite is the chocolate praline cake, wow it's so yummy. The people that work there are really friendly and the owner is just great. I love their outdoor seating when the weather is good.
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Chris S.
I missed the pre-order deadline for Thanksgiving, but picket up a pumpkin cheese cake day before Thanksgiving no problem. Amazing since everything is made from scratch! Definitely the best desert there a dinner, can't wait to actually plan for next year and get a chocolate pecan pie! Sooooooooooooo good!!!
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Michael S.
I used to be a loyal Bredenbeck's customer until I tried this place. Just about everything I have tried is good. The chocolate and carrot cupcakes are a given for best around; but their other desserts are good too. The bread pudding, the cakes, the cookies; uhhhhhh, dieters stay away.
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Monique C.
Night Kitchen was A OK. I purchased a father's day carrot cake from the bakery last month. It was small for its $28 price tag but pretty moist and good. My son enjoyed his cupcake as well. Both were not the best we've ever had but Night Kitchen earns the additional star because my parents are still raving about the cake. Service was nice enough; the young lady who helped me with the cake was friendly and the only one to greet us (there were 3 people at the counter). Overall, I am unsure if we'll return, as there are other better (and cheaper) bakeries in the city.
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James S.
Great little bakery here in Chestnut Hill. From the cakes, to the cupcakes, to the cheesecakes, cookies, and danishes. This place has all you could want in the way of sweet treats. Great place if you just want to drop in and grab a snack or even a cake for a small gathering of friends. If you have a little time on your hands and want something special you can sit down with their cake designers and create something all your own. My fiance had my "The Office" themed cake designed here for my birthday and it was a big hit at my party. I posted a picture for you to check out. In things that are available every day, I have a few favorites. For a small treat, the cupcake sized cheesecake is amazing and its only a buck. If you're in for breakfast or brunch time, the Strata is incredible. So much flavor and huge chunks of bacon, you can't go wrong. My all time favorite has to be the praline cake with hazelnut buttercream. This is seriously the best tasting cake I've ever tasted. I will get it again. They've expanded their business recently so there is more than enough room for you to drop by, get some pastries and a coffee or tea and sit and relax. If you're in the area and craving something sweet, give this a try.
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Jennifer M.
I just LOVE this place. I love the cafe. It's the perfect place to meet friends for lunch in Chestnut HIll. I love to take my daughter there to sit and talk and enjoy some sweet treats. Some of my favorite treats include: Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes and Coconut Bars. The Night Kitchen Bakery makes the most beautiful cakes for any occasion. The bakers are so talented it's shocking. My friend ordered a cake that looked like Sponge Bob. And another friend ordered a cake that looked exactly like Elmo. If you are celebrating anything I would recommend a cake from this bakery!
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Warren P.
Just stopped by again to get cookies to bring to a party and was reminded why I love the Night Kitchen Bakery. Not only is everything ridiculously tasty (try the almond macaroons), but they're just super nice people. So...tasty desserts, friendly folks, and La Colombe coffee. How can you go wrong?
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Mallory S.
My favorite time to visit The Night Kitchen is after working a night shift when all I want is the comfort of good food and a warm cup of coffee. My favorite item on their Cafe Menu is their strata with bacon and cheddar. It never disappoints and paired with the side salad it is a very satisfying meal. I've also had some of their cupcakes which are very very rich and sweet but sooo good if that's what you're craving...and I also recently had their chocolate chip shortbread cookies which were perfection! If your looking for a sweet treat, a good cup of coffee, or a yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch definitely try The Night Kitchen!
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Kelly S.
Night's kitchen has great cupcakes and beautifully designed cakes. I bought a custom designed birthday cake for my boyfriend. We had just moved to Philadelphia from San Diego and I wanted a cake that had elements of both cities. The pastry chef's and decorators were great to work with and really saw my vision. The cake I got was great with so much detail. It was moist and very tasty. It was very expensive ($86 for an 8 inch round) but it was a work of art! I will be going back to this neighborhood bakery!
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Ray H.
Nice place, busy lunch crowd with a very pleasant wait staff. I came in for a pick me up on what started out to be a stressful day. You know the kind of day I mean... Fight with the spouse, then work, dispute with vendor over return policy then overpaid for shipping at UPS! Needless to say the trip to a bakery was well worth my piece of mind. The salted caramel was heaven & immediately restored the balance to my life... Suddenly all was right with the world! I also got a vanilla buttercream cupcake for later. The cupcake was ok, not nearly as delightful as the caramel was. But the entire package deserves a four star rating in my book.
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Karen F.
Peri at Night Kitchen bakery did our (gorgeous) 3 tiered wedding cake in 2008. It was beautiful to look at and 2 of the 3 tiers were delicious. The top tier was white cake with Lemon curd and it was slightly dry, but the middle tier (carrot cake no raisins) and bottom tier (Moist deep chocolate cake with chocolate mousse) were both scrumptious. The cakes here are made with love and attention to detail. I recommend them highly.
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Jamie R.
New favorite! They expanded in size and menu. From the service to the quality of food and the atmosphere-so great! Also, if you are looking for a delicious challah this is your place. They add a little whole wheat so it's not completely traditional but I love it!
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K. A. N. A. K.
We always get the flourless chocolate cupcake and the lemon curd cupcake. We are endeavoring to make this THE bakery from which my boyfriend's family gets birthday cake (to replace the "institutional" bakery up the street with the dry and old-tasting cake). I even ordered my boyfriend's parents anniversary cake from here; it was delicious--chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream frosting--and intimately beautiful.
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Barbara H.
I've patronized the Night Kitchen for many years and have always loved everything I've bought there. Until this time. I bought a lovely looking cherry tart for $22, an average Night Kitchen price. Usually things are worth every penny you spend, but this time the tart was all crust with hardly any cherry filling. I was SO disappointed. I will no longer assume that everything sold there is top quality. So sorry.
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Morgan H.
My favorite is the sour cream coffee cake. A little pricey but think of it this way. Items are so rich that a little goes a long way. Chocolate pecan tart tastes wonderful as well. As does the chocolate flourless cake. I find the cookies average, the bars and brownies slightly above average.
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Susanne J.
This review is for the recent batch of cupcakes I had from The Night Kitchen. I was really disappointed with them, or mostly the icing. I hope it was just a fluke, but the icing was terrible! It was like a little rosette of lard on top of a not-so-moist, crumbly cake. Waaaay too much butter and way too little whipping. I didn't even finish the whole cake because of the terribly cloying taste. Also, the cakes are tiny in comparison for their cost. Now when I go to TNK, I stick to their cookies.
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Maureen M.
We ordered two cakes here for a graduation party. My brother's cake was 2 stacked books while my stepsister's cake was a two tiered cake with a nursing theme to it. Both cakes were custom cakes and about $200 a piece. However each cake fed about 50 people and they were delicious! The cakes were moist and the icing was just the right amount of sweet. The fondant was nice and smooth and the fondant decorations looked great.
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Ellen G.
I ordered two birthday cakes two months ago, carrot cake and chocolate with raspberry filling. Best cakes we ever had. Everyone loved them. Old and young. Pumpkin pie @ thanksgiving was a disappointment . Crust was thick and tasteless. Filling was ok but had no spice it looked nice but I've had better from the grocer's freezer.
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John R.
I simply love this place. When I worked in the city, I would purposely go out of my way when driving home just to try something new. Their lemon bars and brownies are to die for.
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Rachel W.
I had heard such great things about Night Kitchen on Yelp that I could not wait to go... I was expecting the best baked goods I had ever eaten. While everything I had was certainly good, it just did not measure up to expectations. It was no worse nor better than Starbucks, I'd say.
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BethandGus H.
Guess what? No cats allowed at this cake shop, so there goes one star. What kind of cake shop that makes three tier cakes at a three tier price doesn't have a box that fits a tall order? I'll tell you....this cake shop. Luckily, our cake survived the drive without getting battered. We wanted a receipt to prove, that yes, candy bows really do cost $60. The icing on the cake, NO receipt available, but we were allowed to take a picture with our iPhones, thank GOD for technology!!! The cake tasted just like cake, but not far from a tastykake. Next time, we'll stop at the CVS across the street, load up some boxes of krimpets, stack em high...then head back over to the Night Kitchen for a candy bow. YUMMY & CLASSY!!!!!!!!
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Leather T.
Got the infamous Lemon Curd for my mom's birthday ( her favorite). Still so damn good it's ridiculous. Even the non cake eaters tore it up. Pretty expensive, though - the reason for the 4 stars. I can only afford it once a year!
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Jessica T.
The best bakery ever!!! OK I'm a little biased because my sister works there, but I've been getting amazing birthday cakes there since high school, way before she got there. Their mocha mousse cake is the best, I drool for it regularly. The moistest (is that a word?) chocolate cake, layered with chocolate mousse, and covered with the mocha (but more chocolatey) icing. Amazing. Brownies and flourless chocolate torte that are more like fudge and could cause serious damage if you were to throw a piece at someone's head...not that you'd do that, because you'd be too busy eating.
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Darcy G.
You have to try the s'more like cupcakes. I can't remember what they are called, but they have the best cloud (like custard shape) of a chocolate shell filled with white cream. Man, they are goooooood. Lemon bars and pecan bars are great too, though I'm not a fan of either of those usually.
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lena n.
I found night kitchen online when it was voted best of 2000 something, and we were trying to look for a cake that can do some sort of design for my friends dads bday, something musical. And when ordering here, the price was really high and the design for what we wanted was reallllyyy dissapointed because it was not what we had anticipated at all. My friends dad had a huge party and nobody really ate the cake and I think it wasn't all that tastey either, it just tasted different. So I decided to still try again with something different and I ordered the cakes that looks like a box with the bow and robbin and that cost about $60 each because its all fondant. I also ordered a very small circular box with robbin looking one and that was a bit cheaper than the sqaure one. And I had one a vanilla with buttercream and the other with chocolate and everybody loved them! the design and all because we bought it for 2 bdays and we had a gathering at a restaurant so everybody was really amazed how they look and it was very delicious. Then I ordered another regular plain cake from them for a bday dinner that was very last minute and it costed about $22 and everybody really loved it as well! They couldnt do fondants because they needed a week in advance, but I would always go back here for cakes in the future. I know i was dissapointed the first time, but they are the only bakery I know that can do fondant and designery cakes and they do it good, and it's not too sweet like the supermarket cakes. I always love their sushi made cake out of fondant, i always hoped somebody would buy it for me!! lol. And they accept cc over the phone which is pretty neat! :)
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Suzann F.
We happened to stumble upon this super quaint bakery when we were heading up to Chestnut Hill. I had always heard good things about The Night Kitchen but I've never had the opportunity to stop in. Well, I'm really glad we stopped! I didn't realize that it was not just a bakery but a sit down cafe as well. We tried several items but what really stood out was the key lime pudding (yes, pudding!). It was sweet, but tart and had a nice meringue topping. The lemon squares were also so delicious! Just the right touch of tartness. We teamed our treats with coffee, which was delicious and so inexpensive compared to other coffee places. Before we left, we ordered a carrot cake to take home. I cannot even describe how delicious this was! Moist and rich with the most amazing frosting. I will dream about this cake until the next time I can stop at The Night Kitchen and get another one. All in all, I loved everything we had and will definitely return. Maybe next time I'll come for brunch or lunch so I can try more of their food. You should definitely go. You won't be disappointed!
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Ritu K.
Why is it so difficult to find a decent bakery in the Philly area? My expectations were not high for this place especially after trying their cookies- every single cookie tasted like shortbread... The cakes however are to die for!! I ordered a chocolate cake with rasberry jam for a bday and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist cake with just the right amount of ganache frosting and rasberry jam. Truly delicious! 5+ stars for the cakes but I give it a four, since the cookies were disappointing. Highly highly recommend the cakes!
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Holly H.
I found this place when I was on a mad search from a Groomscake and this place is delicious. The tasting was great, and we got to try a bunch of items. Our guess' still ask where we got the cake, and the boy is still complaining that the cake was gone before he got a piece. They also did a 2 tiered bridal shower cake for a shower I was hosting, and then the wedding cake since the bride loved it so much. Her family recently stopped me at a FUNERAL to tell me again how great the cake was - now that's a sign of a good cake, that it gets you out of mourning! For my birthday this year, the boy skipped the cake and went with the chocolate cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting and OMG - we had 20 people at my house and the moment people picked up the cupcakes, the room went completely silent as people were munching (some mmmmmhmmmms could be heard).
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Anne B.
We wandered here after dinner one day and I was blown away! This cute neighborhood bakery had several unique touches, including coffee ice cubes for iced coffee and a large selection of small pastries, that made it stand out from the ordinary. Staff was patient and friendly as we gazed through the glass and changed our minds multiple times. Bathroom is immaculate. The only downside? It closes at 7.
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Linda M.
I live near Chestnut Hill, so just from the look of the Night Kitchen's cakes, I would have booked them for my wedding cake if I was getting married in the area. Just recently, I finally got to try an NK Cake. My friend ordered a lemon curd birthday cake. OMG! This was one of the best cakes I've ever, ever had. I can't even explain how freakin' good this was. Then, she had a bday party for her boyfriend and ordered another cake. I'm not that into chocolate cake, so the taste wasn't there for me, but the design was amazing. The party was a movie them. I'll attach a photo here if I can! The reason I'm giving them 4 stars not 5 is because their prices are really high.
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Melissa M.
Their salted caramel bars are to die for. And everything else I've ever had here is amazing as well! PB&J cupcakes, raspberry scones, peach cinnamon buns, challah bread, etc. Yum!
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Janine J.
Great coffee. Lattes are expertly crafted. Their iced coffee is delicious and unique- they give you coffee ice cubes and you self-serve the hot coffee over it. I was skeptical when I first got the cup of ice cubes. I hate when I ask for iced coffee and the place pours hot coffee over ice. But Night Kitchen's is different. The coffee ice cubes really work their magic. And because of this way of making iced coffee, you can also get decaf which is great for me. Try the yogurt parfait. It's delicious. The granola is not skimpy and has pecans. The pastries are also delicious. You really can't go wrong there!
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Shabooboo R.
The Night Kitchen used to be my go to bakery, but over the last couple of years some things have gotten on my nerves. First off, when I would want a larger order called in for breakfast Danishes to bring in for work. When I would call in at maybe 12 noon the day before to make an order I'd want to pick up at 8:30 the next morning, they would tell me that I should have called earlier in the morning because they could only guarantee my order could be ready if I called 24 hours in advance. I just don't get that. That just came off like they didn't need the business. The other part that would turn me off is that they would charge me extra by the piece if I wanted the larger Danishes cut in quarters. Finally, I stopped calling those orders in. I've always been a fan of their lemon curd cake and the chocolate cake with the hazelnuts, but I'm not so keen on the buttercream parts of those cakes. This was my go to spot for birthday cakes, but I even turned off of that lately because of the proportion of buttercream to actual cake. I attached a photo of a piece of my last piece of chocolate cake I got to go. That was a major disappointment considering that I usually just scape off half the buttercream before I eat it. In this last piece of "cake", it seemed more than half the cake was buttercream. By the way, it's not just me who is not a fan of so much buttercream on the little bit of cake. I notice the whole family leaving behind most of that stuff.
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Gia M.
I found Night Kitchen on a hunt for an early breakfast on my day off. I was initially worried that the only food would be pastries and cakes, because this is a bakery, too. However, I was pleased to discover a small menu of sandwiches and breakfast burritos, in addition to a copious amount of scones and muffins. Happily, my large coffee cost less than $2, and for a La Colombe brew to boot! JJ got an iced coffee and I was really excited to see that they had frozen coffee into cubes so that when you grabbed your hot coffee, you didn't get a watered down drink. We both decided to get a grilled cheese sandwich, which came with mozzarella and goat cheese ($5--for $7, you can upgrade to the 'extra special' grilled cheese, which has caramelized onions and spinach). The sandwiches were served panini style, and came with a side salad or fruit. I liked that you can choose what bread you want, what side you want, and also choose what dressing comes on top of your salad. Night Kitchen also makes custom cakes for special occasions and will schedule a private consultation to discuss ideas, sizes, and cake types. I saw someone come in for their tasting--she got to look through a binder of options before talking one-on-one with one of the bakers.
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Jared J.
Oh you know just a quaint little bakery in the heart of Mount Airy! The Night Kitchen offers appropriate pricing, lunch options, and friendly service to boot. Additionally, the decor is pretty snazzy and may remind you of a country kitchen. For those of you planning a big party or wedding The Night Kitchen offers cake tastings before the big purchase! May I recommeced the extra special grilled cheese chocked full of many cheeses and onions to boot. Their side salad that comes with sandwiches is quaint and the Gorgonzola balsamic dressing is lovely. Their portions aren't huge, but the quality is there. Finally, try an iced coffee, the ice cubes are made out of coffee too!
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Steven C.
Night Kitchen made a beautiful custom cake for me based on photos I sent and a detailed discussion in advance with Amy who was wonderful. I wanted a cake for my friend's 50th birthday surprise celebration during our trip to Ocean City, NJ. They incorporated all the elements we discussed, including ocean, beach sand, shells, boardwalk, Brown's Donuts(!), and a special photo I had taken of the emblem on the 9th Street Pier. So wonderful. Thank you!
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Rachel A.
Loved loved loved this spot. I decided to take a stroll and try out this cute little cafe. I was not disappointed. I had the strata and my cousin had the grilled cheese. Both were fantastic. Yes I tried both. Don't judge me! My cousin also got me a lemon cupcake for my bday. It was fabulous. One of my favorite things I had was the iced coffee. I have never seen ice cubes made with coffee. You then add the hot coffee over the cubes. It's brilliant! My iced coffee never got watery. Such a great idea b It's a bit tiny but the staff is friendly and I like the outside table. I will definitely be back.
(5)
Rose D.
UPDATE: after posting this review, Amy, the owner, called me directly and expressed concern about the service we received. She asked for an opportunity to show us how their customer service usually is and offered us a discount. We did not cancel our appointment and after a really pleasant and delicious tasting experience (the mocha cake with the raspberry filling, omg) we did decide to book with them. We really appreciated their prompt attention to our issue and, as I said in the previous review, their cakes really are delicious. Tried their cake at a food festival and it was delicious. I'm getting married and I wanted to get some sheet cakes from them for the wedding. I called ahead to set up a tasting, and they told me that wouldn't be necessary, and that if I showed up at the bakery at least 30 minutes before close, I'd be able to taste the cakes I wanted to taste. So I left work early, drove an hour across town in rush hour traffic, arrived an hour before close, and they told me they were out of samples, but I could schedule a formal tasting. WHICH IS WHY I CALLED AHEAD 3 WEEKS AGO. There is absolutely no excuse for that. To add insult to injury, they took 20 minutes to get someone to come up from the back and pencil us in. I will be canceling my tasting appointment. I'm not doing business with anyone who has so little regard for my time.
(4)
Erin B.
Our favorite spot for local dessert. We are particularly obsessed with the carrot and red velvet cupcakes. The cinnamon buns are also delish! Our child's pediatrician is directly across the street ... Even though he isn't even one yet, I've already made the momxecutive decision that all of his pediatrician appointments will be followed by a trip to the Night kitchen!
(5)
Aimee A.
As I sit here eating a piece of our wedding cake from last weekend (3 tiers of carrot cake with cream cheese filling, yellow cake with lemon curd filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling PLUS a flourless chocolate (insanely delicious) groom's cake as my husband is wheat intolerant), I am compelled to write my first review on Yelp ever. Night Kitchen makes the most delectable and beautiful cakes. So moist and rich and delicious.. After the cake cutting when I had my first bite fed to me, (okay, don't tell) I sort of wanted to grab some cake and champagne and go hole ourselves in for a while just eating the cake-- is that so wrong?! They have their tasting appointment and cupcakes, ordering protocol down to a science-- we appreciated their professionalism, communication and artistry. Though on the higher end of cake pricing spectrum, definitely well worth it. We indubitably recommend Night Kitchen Bakery to everyone seeking both a beautiful to eye and delicious to the taste cake for your wedding!
(4)
andrea f.
This is a small bakery specializing in pastries (no breads here). My favorite is the lemon curd cake, which is moist and full of lemony flavor. Their chocolate cake is rich; they have a variety of cupcakes--white with chocolate frosting, moist carrot, chocolate and lemon--in addition to a variety of cookies, tarts and sweet rolls. The bakery is in a little shop with wood floors. There are one or two tables, so if you want to sit down and savor your cookies along with a cup of coffee, you can.
(4)
Kate M.
The cupcakes here get me so excited, they make me blush. Literally. The woman behind the counter pointed it out to me. While sampling a variety of cupcakes to determine the city's best, we got rocky road cupcakes, flourless chocolate cupcakes, and their lemon cupcakes. Also tried a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, or something equally as awesome. The cookie and flourless cupcake were amazing. I thought the Rocky road (the description of which made me blush) was pretty good; my one friend still dreams of them. The lemon? Meh. Anyway, go check it out, and bring me one of those pumpkin cookies if they still have them.
(4)
Sarah M.
Wonderful food, delicious desserts, great atmosphere, great service, and they make a great effort to be Green. One of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
(5)
Ben D.
The Night Kitchen has amazing pastries and cakes. I'm not going to compare it to sex, but let's just say I need a cigarette right after having a slice of their chocolate-mocha cake. The place itself is very unassuming, and looks like it could use a little upkeep. That's just to hide the true deliciousness of their deserts inside. My favorite is the chocolate chip shortbread, mostly because I ate it as a kid, and it brings back the memories. Price wise, it is pretty expensive compared to PathMark or Bredenbecks, but the value of having cakes so delicious made with such high quality ingredients justifies the cost. When someone at a party bites into their chocolate-peanut butter cake and says "Oh my god!" really loudly, you know that it was worth every penny.
(5)
Mikonora R.
Great deserts! I have never gotten cake there but I like pastries!
(5)
jahari m.
Ok I'm a chocoholic and This place feeds my addiction. The mocha mousse cake is better than anything in the city. Don't even try to offer another place's desserts as an option. They won't measure up!!!!
(5)
Stacy K.
Oh, I love The Night Kitchen! Their baked goods are divine! They have a great variety of treats - cupcakes, brownies, cookie bars and the like. It's definitely a place worth stopping when shopping in Chestnut Hill.
(4)
Kimberly P.
The Night Kitchen Bakery has been a Chestnut Hill staple for the past twenty years. They use the most quality ingredients to bake up some of the most amazing cakes and pastries. And, rumor has it that they also cater as well.
(4)
Cuocere G.
Far and away the best bakery around. The scones are spectacular. As is the lemon curd cake. Such a cute little authentic local bakery.
(5)
Matt S.
Great cupcakes. Even better cakes. Got a great custom cake made there. A pretty expensive cake but pretty elaborate and pretty big. Cake boss quality if you ask me!
(5)
RB B.
This review is for their customer service only. I have not tasted their cakes. While planning our wedding, we decided to try this place out as a possible vendor for our cake. My mom called to make an appointment. First thing they pointed out was that we had to give them our credit card number, and if we didn't show up for our appointment or cancel within a certain amount of time, we would be charged $25. Second thing they pointed out was that only 3 people could attend the tasting. My mom made the appointment anyway. My fiance and I were surely going to attend, and both of my parents, who were helping to make all decisions, and most importantly, writing the check, were surely going to attend. That's 4 people. I told my mom to call them back, and that this was a make-it-or-break-it thing for me. She called them back. They wouldn't budge. So my mom said we would like to cancel. All of a sudden, they said if it's make it or break it, they would make an exception. Gee, how big of them. It wasn't like we were bringing our entire wedding party...just the bride and groom and one set of parents. At this point, I already had a sour taste in my mouth. Then comes the Thursday before our Saturday appointment, and Hurricane Schwartz is predicting the worst snow storm of the year, 2 feet of snow on the way! My mom called and asked what they were planning to do about their Saturday appointments. They told her they were still on. So my mom asked if she could cancel. Their response was that since it was just in the nick of time, 48 hours, she could cancel without them charging the $25. We canceled. And our wedding cake is coming from a bakery, practically Night Kitchen's neighbor, where the customer service was impeccable and all the staff so eager to help, no deposit for an appointment, and very accommodating when we had to change the appointment due to a major blizzard.
(1)
James G.
This place is great. Their cakes are out of this world -worth every penny. Sometimes the staff (maybe the older lady who is the owner actually) can be a little lacking on their customer service, but the cakes are GREAT!!!!
(5)
M P.
While the taste of the baked goods from The Night Kitchen is generally very good, we had a lousy experience with them recently. We ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a disappointment. It was tasty, but sloppily decorated (crudely cut out shapes with details scribbled in marker). The cake was decorated like the book The Hungry Caterpillar, but had carrots, grapes and other random foods on it that are not part of the book. You'd think you'd at least know what to put on the cake! It was also quite small for the number of people it was supposed to serve. The staff also gave us a hard time about adding a single vanilla cupcake to the order a few days before the event. The cake was overpriced for the appearance and the staff wasn't polite.
(2)
diane v.
SO I purchased my Daughter's sweet sixteen cake from here, and I have my likes and dislikes on this bakery. The cake was alil highly priced, but it was beautiful !!!It was a two layer cake with fondant. The bottom layer was yellow cake with chocolate chip and butter cream, I amongst all my guest at my daughters party were very upset with it, it was very dry. Now the second layer I did cut and taste, and that was chocolate with butter cream, now that layer was delicious, but no one wanted to taste that layer after their disappointment with the bottom layer!!! Their not consistent with their batters, I just feel for the price of the cake it should of melted in my mouth and I was dissatisfied with it eating and tasting wise, but for appearance they did a GREAT JOB !! I probably won't be buying another cake form here, because I would worry if it is gone to taste good !!! As for my Daughter she loved the appearance but wouldn't even eat the cake after having tasted the first piece , I wound up trashing it !!!
(2)
Andi S.
I went in and was in line behind another lady who was treated with disdain by the employee, it was so awful, that I almost went somewhere else to eat. She was merely asking questions and was polite. I stayed anyhow as I was very hungry. I ordered the 'Nova', which was severely lacking in flavor. For $9.75 I could have stayed home, prepared the same thing and it would have been delicious. I didn't complain because the lady behind the counter had already been incredibly rude to the person before me. Another time, I thought I;d give them the benefit of the doubt and I called in to order. Not only did they refuse to take my order but the lady I spoke with acted as though she was terribly inconvenienced and annoyed that I was asking about this. She told me that I would have to come in to order, and I explained to her that my lunch break is only 30 minutes long. I asked her how long it takes to make a sandwich and she said "ten minutes minimum" So told her that this is the reason why I need to order before I arrive. Mind you, I was even offering to PAY for my order before arriving. I was ready to give her my credit card number. She agressively said "I already TOLD YOU NO"
(1)
Lori P.
The night kitchen is amazing. From their jumble cookies to their apple cake it's all super delicious. Probably.my favorite is the chocolate praline cake, wow it's so yummy. The people that work there are really friendly and the owner is just great. I love their outdoor seating when the weather is good.
(4)
Chris S.
I missed the pre-order deadline for Thanksgiving, but picket up a pumpkin cheese cake day before Thanksgiving no problem. Amazing since everything is made from scratch! Definitely the best desert there a dinner, can't wait to actually plan for next year and get a chocolate pecan pie! Sooooooooooooo good!!!
(5)
Michael S.
I used to be a loyal Bredenbeck's customer until I tried this place. Just about everything I have tried is good. The chocolate and carrot cupcakes are a given for best around; but their other desserts are good too. The bread pudding, the cakes, the cookies; uhhhhhh, dieters stay away.
(5)
Monique C.
Night Kitchen was A OK. I purchased a father's day carrot cake from the bakery last month. It was small for its $28 price tag but pretty moist and good. My son enjoyed his cupcake as well. Both were not the best we've ever had but Night Kitchen earns the additional star because my parents are still raving about the cake. Service was nice enough; the young lady who helped me with the cake was friendly and the only one to greet us (there were 3 people at the counter). Overall, I am unsure if we'll return, as there are other better (and cheaper) bakeries in the city.
(4)
Ben D.
The Night Kitchen has amazing pastries and cakes. I'm not going to compare it to sex, but let's just say I need a cigarette right after having a slice of their chocolate-mocha cake. The place itself is very unassuming, and looks like it could use a little upkeep. That's just to hide the true deliciousness of their deserts inside. My favorite is the chocolate chip shortbread, mostly because I ate it as a kid, and it brings back the memories. Price wise, it is pretty expensive compared to PathMark or Bredenbecks, but the value of having cakes so delicious made with such high quality ingredients justifies the cost. When someone at a party bites into their chocolate-peanut butter cake and says "Oh my god!" really loudly, you know that it was worth every penny.
(5)
Matt S.
Great cupcakes. Even better cakes. Got a great custom cake made there. A pretty expensive cake but pretty elaborate and pretty big. Cake boss quality if you ask me!
(5)
Mikonora R.
Great deserts! I have never gotten cake there but I like pastries!
(5)
jahari m.
Ok I'm a chocoholic and This place feeds my addiction. The mocha mousse cake is better than anything in the city. Don't even try to offer another place's desserts as an option. They won't measure up!!!!
(5)
Karen F.
Peri at Night Kitchen bakery did our (gorgeous) 3 tiered wedding cake in 2008. It was beautiful to look at and 2 of the 3 tiers were delicious. The top tier was white cake with Lemon curd and it was slightly dry, but the middle tier (carrot cake no raisins) and bottom tier (Moist deep chocolate cake with chocolate mousse) were both scrumptious. The cakes here are made with love and attention to detail. I recommend them highly.
(4)
Jamie R.
New favorite! They expanded in size and menu. From the service to the quality of food and the atmosphere-so great! Also, if you are looking for a delicious challah this is your place. They add a little whole wheat so it's not completely traditional but I love it!
(4)
K. A. N. A. K.
We always get the flourless chocolate cupcake and the lemon curd cupcake. We are endeavoring to make this THE bakery from which my boyfriend's family gets birthday cake (to replace the "institutional" bakery up the street with the dry and old-tasting cake). I even ordered my boyfriend's parents anniversary cake from here; it was delicious--chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream frosting--and intimately beautiful.
(5)
Aimee A.
As I sit here eating a piece of our wedding cake from last weekend (3 tiers of carrot cake with cream cheese filling, yellow cake with lemon curd filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling PLUS a flourless chocolate (insanely delicious) groom's cake as my husband is wheat intolerant), I am compelled to write my first review on Yelp ever. Night Kitchen makes the most delectable and beautiful cakes. So moist and rich and delicious.. After the cake cutting when I had my first bite fed to me, (okay, don't tell) I sort of wanted to grab some cake and champagne and go hole ourselves in for a while just eating the cake-- is that so wrong?! They have their tasting appointment and cupcakes, ordering protocol down to a science-- we appreciated their professionalism, communication and artistry. Though on the higher end of cake pricing spectrum, definitely well worth it. We indubitably recommend Night Kitchen Bakery to everyone seeking both a beautiful to eye and delicious to the taste cake for your wedding!
(4)
lena n.
I found night kitchen online when it was voted best of 2000 something, and we were trying to look for a cake that can do some sort of design for my friends dads bday, something musical. And when ordering here, the price was really high and the design for what we wanted was reallllyyy dissapointed because it was not what we had anticipated at all. My friends dad had a huge party and nobody really ate the cake and I think it wasn't all that tastey either, it just tasted different. So I decided to still try again with something different and I ordered the cakes that looks like a box with the bow and robbin and that cost about $60 each because its all fondant. I also ordered a very small circular box with robbin looking one and that was a bit cheaper than the sqaure one. And I had one a vanilla with buttercream and the other with chocolate and everybody loved them! the design and all because we bought it for 2 bdays and we had a gathering at a restaurant so everybody was really amazed how they look and it was very delicious. Then I ordered another regular plain cake from them for a bday dinner that was very last minute and it costed about $22 and everybody really loved it as well! They couldnt do fondants because they needed a week in advance, but I would always go back here for cakes in the future. I know i was dissapointed the first time, but they are the only bakery I know that can do fondant and designery cakes and they do it good, and it's not too sweet like the supermarket cakes. I always love their sushi made cake out of fondant, i always hoped somebody would buy it for me!! lol. And they accept cc over the phone which is pretty neat! :)
(4)
Suzann F.
We happened to stumble upon this super quaint bakery when we were heading up to Chestnut Hill. I had always heard good things about The Night Kitchen but I've never had the opportunity to stop in. Well, I'm really glad we stopped! I didn't realize that it was not just a bakery but a sit down cafe as well. We tried several items but what really stood out was the key lime pudding (yes, pudding!). It was sweet, but tart and had a nice meringue topping. The lemon squares were also so delicious! Just the right touch of tartness. We teamed our treats with coffee, which was delicious and so inexpensive compared to other coffee places. Before we left, we ordered a carrot cake to take home. I cannot even describe how delicious this was! Moist and rich with the most amazing frosting. I will dream about this cake until the next time I can stop at The Night Kitchen and get another one. All in all, I loved everything we had and will definitely return. Maybe next time I'll come for brunch or lunch so I can try more of their food. You should definitely go. You won't be disappointed!
(5)
Ritu K.
Why is it so difficult to find a decent bakery in the Philly area? My expectations were not high for this place especially after trying their cookies- every single cookie tasted like shortbread... The cakes however are to die for!! I ordered a chocolate cake with rasberry jam for a bday and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist cake with just the right amount of ganache frosting and rasberry jam. Truly delicious! 5+ stars for the cakes but I give it a four, since the cookies were disappointing. Highly highly recommend the cakes!
(4)
Holly H.
I found this place when I was on a mad search from a Groomscake and this place is delicious. The tasting was great, and we got to try a bunch of items. Our guess' still ask where we got the cake, and the boy is still complaining that the cake was gone before he got a piece. They also did a 2 tiered bridal shower cake for a shower I was hosting, and then the wedding cake since the bride loved it so much. Her family recently stopped me at a FUNERAL to tell me again how great the cake was - now that's a sign of a good cake, that it gets you out of mourning! For my birthday this year, the boy skipped the cake and went with the chocolate cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting and OMG - we had 20 people at my house and the moment people picked up the cupcakes, the room went completely silent as people were munching (some mmmmmhmmmms could be heard).
(5)
Anne B.
We wandered here after dinner one day and I was blown away! This cute neighborhood bakery had several unique touches, including coffee ice cubes for iced coffee and a large selection of small pastries, that made it stand out from the ordinary. Staff was patient and friendly as we gazed through the glass and changed our minds multiple times. Bathroom is immaculate. The only downside? It closes at 7.
(5)
Erin B.
Our favorite spot for local dessert. We are particularly obsessed with the carrot and red velvet cupcakes. The cinnamon buns are also delish! Our child's pediatrician is directly across the street ... Even though he isn't even one yet, I've already made the momxecutive decision that all of his pediatrician appointments will be followed by a trip to the Night kitchen!
(5)
diane v.
SO I purchased my Daughter's sweet sixteen cake from here, and I have my likes and dislikes on this bakery. The cake was alil highly priced, but it was beautiful !!!It was a two layer cake with fondant. The bottom layer was yellow cake with chocolate chip and butter cream, I amongst all my guest at my daughters party were very upset with it, it was very dry. Now the second layer I did cut and taste, and that was chocolate with butter cream, now that layer was delicious, but no one wanted to taste that layer after their disappointment with the bottom layer!!! Their not consistent with their batters, I just feel for the price of the cake it should of melted in my mouth and I was dissatisfied with it eating and tasting wise, but for appearance they did a GREAT JOB !! I probably won't be buying another cake form here, because I would worry if it is gone to taste good !!! As for my Daughter she loved the appearance but wouldn't even eat the cake after having tasted the first piece , I wound up trashing it !!!
(2)
RB B.
This review is for their customer service only. I have not tasted their cakes. While planning our wedding, we decided to try this place out as a possible vendor for our cake. My mom called to make an appointment. First thing they pointed out was that we had to give them our credit card number, and if we didn't show up for our appointment or cancel within a certain amount of time, we would be charged $25. Second thing they pointed out was that only 3 people could attend the tasting. My mom made the appointment anyway. My fiance and I were surely going to attend, and both of my parents, who were helping to make all decisions, and most importantly, writing the check, were surely going to attend. That's 4 people. I told my mom to call them back, and that this was a make-it-or-break-it thing for me. She called them back. They wouldn't budge. So my mom said we would like to cancel. All of a sudden, they said if it's make it or break it, they would make an exception. Gee, how big of them. It wasn't like we were bringing our entire wedding party...just the bride and groom and one set of parents. At this point, I already had a sour taste in my mouth. Then comes the Thursday before our Saturday appointment, and Hurricane Schwartz is predicting the worst snow storm of the year, 2 feet of snow on the way! My mom called and asked what they were planning to do about their Saturday appointments. They told her they were still on. So my mom asked if she could cancel. Their response was that since it was just in the nick of time, 48 hours, she could cancel without them charging the $25. We canceled. And our wedding cake is coming from a bakery, practically Night Kitchen's neighbor, where the customer service was impeccable and all the staff so eager to help, no deposit for an appointment, and very accommodating when we had to change the appointment due to a major blizzard.
(1)
James G.
This place is great. Their cakes are out of this world -worth every penny. Sometimes the staff (maybe the older lady who is the owner actually) can be a little lacking on their customer service, but the cakes are GREAT!!!!
(5)
M P.
While the taste of the baked goods from The Night Kitchen is generally very good, we had a lousy experience with them recently. We ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a disappointment. It was tasty, but sloppily decorated (crudely cut out shapes with details scribbled in marker). The cake was decorated like the book The Hungry Caterpillar, but had carrots, grapes and other random foods on it that are not part of the book. You'd think you'd at least know what to put on the cake! It was also quite small for the number of people it was supposed to serve. The staff also gave us a hard time about adding a single vanilla cupcake to the order a few days before the event. The cake was overpriced for the appearance and the staff wasn't polite.
(2)
Nicole M.
Stopped in today on a recommendation. My service was prompt and friendly - the woman behind the counter took the time to review all the toppings on their gourmet pizza, and made sure to let me know it would take 8 minutes to heat it up. A-ok, since I was in no rush. So a slice and a cup of their iced coffee. I was a little confused when she passed me a cup full of frozen-coffee cubes, but in less than the time it took for me to receive my heated slice, I figured out that liquid coffee was available at the self serve station (clearly i needed the caffeine) with the rest of the coffee dressings. My slice came out and the barista?/waitress? offered me utensils and a napkin then left me to enjoy. The space was very comfortable (cushioned benches!) and several groups of women were there chatting and having lunch. I refilled my beautiful undiluted coffee to go and will definitely be stopping in again next time I'm in the neighborhood to try something sweet.
(5)
Leah H.
What a cozy, welcoming little spot! My first encounter with The Night Kitchen was early on a Saturday morning... Cars were parked along the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open at 8am. That spoke volumes to me and I wasn't disappointed! My muffins and pastries were warm, fresh out of the oven, and to-die-for delicious.
(4)
Dominique S.
I've walked past this bakery so many time going to Staples Office Store. So I finally decided to check it out. First Impressions: When facing the store to the right is the entrance to the bakery where the display cases of baked goods are located. On the left through the glass window, to can see examples of the wedding cakes they make, as well as the bakers working and decorating cakes. Awesome! Once inside the bakery offers seating for you to enjoy your baked good, coffee and/or sandwich. Cupcakes: Decided to try a few cupcakes. Purchased a red velvet, carrot cake, 2 cheesecake cupcakes, and a plain vanilla. The cupcakes were moist and super soft. The cupcakes were good, but not amazing. However, the carrot cake cupcake was AMAZING! There were other baked goods available, but I always go for the cupcake first. Def worth going back to try some of the cookies, sticky buns, and cakes.
(4)
Sam L.
Looking to satiate a carving for carrot cake, I entered the night kitchen cafe and bakery. It's a very small and cosy space with a row of glass cases which contain adorable cakes and desserts. I got a slice of carrot cake with a cappuccino and took a seat near the register. The cappuccino was milky and perfect. Its the best I've had in Philadelphia. The cake wasn't mind blowing but a great version of traditional carrot cake. The super stars here are the ingredients. You can taste the quality and freshness of them! They use local milk in their cappuccinos! I left feeling warm and bubbly, the feeling you get when you eat good natural food.
(5)
Tom M.
Night Kitchen makes really tasty cakes, cupcakes, baked good etc. If you are vegan though you are essentially out of luck. Center City is loaded with great options for Vegans. I'm hoping that mindset travels out to Chestnut Hill and specifically Night Kitchen soon. One thing I still enjoy there is the iced coffee. They freeze coffee into these large cubes. You then pour coffee over them. Great idea to give you cold coffee that is not watered down!
(4)
Melanie D.
Well, whaddya know -- a friend of mine began working here, and as such I've had many more opportunities to try everything and every bit of it is super yummy. Seriously. Scones savory and sweet, cakes, tarts, cookies, pies, breakfast burrito, all sort of chocolate things . . . I have to confess that I call my friend all the time now, just to see if she needs a ride home from work. I can't really comment on the service since my friend is always awesome to me, but the transactions I've witnessed have been completely professional, and my friend has great respect for her co-workers, if that tells you anything.
(4)
Jennifer C.
Ordered my wedding cake from The Night Kitchen. Their cake is overall tasty which is why we selected them and I'll give them 2 stars instead of one. They assured me they'd get all the details I wanted for the cake design, but they failed horribly. It's as if they didn't read my email at all. I also tried calling to speak with the person in charge of my cake but she couldn't be bothered with taking my calls. The people who picked up the phone assured me that she knows what she's doing and has done wedding cakes many times before. I should've went to Bredenbeck Bakery up the block. Their service is so much nicer and they obviously care about their customers. Lesson learned. Sorry Night Kitchen, you guys are talented but need to step up your service.
(2)
Valentino G.
I am so amazed at what this bakery can make with their cakes! My mom has bought birthday cakes from here and I have also bought a cake here for my girlfriends birthday. I sent them a picture of hello kitty and they made the exact cake I asked for red velvet and butter cream and it came out just as amazing as it sounded! I will always use this bakery for their epic cakes for my family and special birthdays
(5)
Janine J.
Great coffee. Lattes are expertly crafted. Their iced coffee is delicious and unique- they give you coffee ice cubes and you self-serve the hot coffee over it. I was skeptical when I first got the cup of ice cubes. I hate when I ask for iced coffee and the place pours hot coffee over ice. But Night Kitchen's is different. The coffee ice cubes really work their magic. And because of this way of making iced coffee, you can also get decaf which is great for me. Try the yogurt parfait. It's delicious. The granola is not skimpy and has pecans. The pastries are also delicious. You really can't go wrong there!
(5)
Shabooboo R.
The Night Kitchen used to be my go to bakery, but over the last couple of years some things have gotten on my nerves. First off, when I would want a larger order called in for breakfast Danishes to bring in for work. When I would call in at maybe 12 noon the day before to make an order I'd want to pick up at 8:30 the next morning, they would tell me that I should have called earlier in the morning because they could only guarantee my order could be ready if I called 24 hours in advance. I just don't get that. That just came off like they didn't need the business. The other part that would turn me off is that they would charge me extra by the piece if I wanted the larger Danishes cut in quarters. Finally, I stopped calling those orders in. I've always been a fan of their lemon curd cake and the chocolate cake with the hazelnuts, but I'm not so keen on the buttercream parts of those cakes. This was my go to spot for birthday cakes, but I even turned off of that lately because of the proportion of buttercream to actual cake. I attached a photo of a piece of my last piece of chocolate cake I got to go. That was a major disappointment considering that I usually just scape off half the buttercream before I eat it. In this last piece of "cake", it seemed more than half the cake was buttercream. By the way, it's not just me who is not a fan of so much buttercream on the little bit of cake. I notice the whole family leaving behind most of that stuff.
(2)
Cuocere G.
Far and away the best bakery around. The scones are spectacular. As is the lemon curd cake. Such a cute little authentic local bakery.
(5)
Stacy K.
Oh, I love The Night Kitchen! Their baked goods are divine! They have a great variety of treats - cupcakes, brownies, cookie bars and the like. It's definitely a place worth stopping when shopping in Chestnut Hill.
(4)
andrea f.
This is a small bakery specializing in pastries (no breads here). My favorite is the lemon curd cake, which is moist and full of lemony flavor. Their chocolate cake is rich; they have a variety of cupcakes--white with chocolate frosting, moist carrot, chocolate and lemon--in addition to a variety of cookies, tarts and sweet rolls. The bakery is in a little shop with wood floors. There are one or two tables, so if you want to sit down and savor your cookies along with a cup of coffee, you can.
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Kate M.
The cupcakes here get me so excited, they make me blush. Literally. The woman behind the counter pointed it out to me. While sampling a variety of cupcakes to determine the city's best, we got rocky road cupcakes, flourless chocolate cupcakes, and their lemon cupcakes. Also tried a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, or something equally as awesome. The cookie and flourless cupcake were amazing. I thought the Rocky road (the description of which made me blush) was pretty good; my one friend still dreams of them. The lemon? Meh. Anyway, go check it out, and bring me one of those pumpkin cookies if they still have them.
(4)
Sarah M.
Wonderful food, delicious desserts, great atmosphere, great service, and they make a great effort to be Green. One of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
(5)
Gia M.
I found Night Kitchen on a hunt for an early breakfast on my day off. I was initially worried that the only food would be pastries and cakes, because this is a bakery, too. However, I was pleased to discover a small menu of sandwiches and breakfast burritos, in addition to a copious amount of scones and muffins. Happily, my large coffee cost less than $2, and for a La Colombe brew to boot! JJ got an iced coffee and I was really excited to see that they had frozen coffee into cubes so that when you grabbed your hot coffee, you didn't get a watered down drink. We both decided to get a grilled cheese sandwich, which came with mozzarella and goat cheese ($5--for $7, you can upgrade to the 'extra special' grilled cheese, which has caramelized onions and spinach). The sandwiches were served panini style, and came with a side salad or fruit. I liked that you can choose what bread you want, what side you want, and also choose what dressing comes on top of your salad. Night Kitchen also makes custom cakes for special occasions and will schedule a private consultation to discuss ideas, sizes, and cake types. I saw someone come in for their tasting--she got to look through a binder of options before talking one-on-one with one of the bakers.
(4)
Jared J.
Oh you know just a quaint little bakery in the heart of Mount Airy! The Night Kitchen offers appropriate pricing, lunch options, and friendly service to boot. Additionally, the decor is pretty snazzy and may remind you of a country kitchen. For those of you planning a big party or wedding The Night Kitchen offers cake tastings before the big purchase! May I recommeced the extra special grilled cheese chocked full of many cheeses and onions to boot. Their side salad that comes with sandwiches is quaint and the Gorgonzola balsamic dressing is lovely. Their portions aren't huge, but the quality is there. Finally, try an iced coffee, the ice cubes are made out of coffee too!
(4)
Steven C.
Night Kitchen made a beautiful custom cake for me based on photos I sent and a detailed discussion in advance with Amy who was wonderful. I wanted a cake for my friend's 50th birthday surprise celebration during our trip to Ocean City, NJ. They incorporated all the elements we discussed, including ocean, beach sand, shells, boardwalk, Brown's Donuts(!), and a special photo I had taken of the emblem on the 9th Street Pier. So wonderful. Thank you!
(5)
Rachel A.
Loved loved loved this spot. I decided to take a stroll and try out this cute little cafe. I was not disappointed. I had the strata and my cousin had the grilled cheese. Both were fantastic. Yes I tried both. Don't judge me! My cousin also got me a lemon cupcake for my bday. It was fabulous. One of my favorite things I had was the iced coffee. I have never seen ice cubes made with coffee. You then add the hot coffee over the cubes. It's brilliant! My iced coffee never got watery. Such a great idea b It's a bit tiny but the staff is friendly and I like the outside table. I will definitely be back.
(5)
Rose D.
UPDATE: after posting this review, Amy, the owner, called me directly and expressed concern about the service we received. She asked for an opportunity to show us how their customer service usually is and offered us a discount. We did not cancel our appointment and after a really pleasant and delicious tasting experience (the mocha cake with the raspberry filling, omg) we did decide to book with them. We really appreciated their prompt attention to our issue and, as I said in the previous review, their cakes really are delicious. Tried their cake at a food festival and it was delicious. I'm getting married and I wanted to get some sheet cakes from them for the wedding. I called ahead to set up a tasting, and they told me that wouldn't be necessary, and that if I showed up at the bakery at least 30 minutes before close, I'd be able to taste the cakes I wanted to taste. So I left work early, drove an hour across town in rush hour traffic, arrived an hour before close, and they told me they were out of samples, but I could schedule a formal tasting. WHICH IS WHY I CALLED AHEAD 3 WEEKS AGO. There is absolutely no excuse for that. To add insult to injury, they took 20 minutes to get someone to come up from the back and pencil us in. I will be canceling my tasting appointment. I'm not doing business with anyone who has so little regard for my time.
(4)
Sam B.
Kind, attentive, and helpful staff, some interesting treats like s'mores bars, salted caramel bar, and rocky road cupcake.
(4)
Hilary P.
5 stars for the red velvet cake cupcakes. 4 stars for the enormous snickerdoodle cookies and the beautiful cakes in the window. 3 stars for the vanilla cupcakes (and their bland icing) and cheesecake tarts. 2 stars for charging $3.50 for a single cupcake. Mathematically, it all works out to 4 stars because of the sheer number of red velvet cupcakes I have consumed and will consume from here. They are that delicious.
(4)
James S.
Great little bakery here in Chestnut Hill. From the cakes, to the cupcakes, to the cheesecakes, cookies, and danishes. This place has all you could want in the way of sweet treats. Great place if you just want to drop in and grab a snack or even a cake for a small gathering of friends. If you have a little time on your hands and want something special you can sit down with their cake designers and create something all your own. My fiance had my "The Office" themed cake designed here for my birthday and it was a big hit at my party. I posted a picture for you to check out. In things that are available every day, I have a few favorites. For a small treat, the cupcake sized cheesecake is amazing and its only a buck. If you're in for breakfast or brunch time, the Strata is incredible. So much flavor and huge chunks of bacon, you can't go wrong. My all time favorite has to be the praline cake with hazelnut buttercream. This is seriously the best tasting cake I've ever tasted. I will get it again. They've expanded their business recently so there is more than enough room for you to drop by, get some pastries and a coffee or tea and sit and relax. If you're in the area and craving something sweet, give this a try.
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Jennifer M.
I just LOVE this place. I love the cafe. It's the perfect place to meet friends for lunch in Chestnut HIll. I love to take my daughter there to sit and talk and enjoy some sweet treats. Some of my favorite treats include: Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes and Coconut Bars. The Night Kitchen Bakery makes the most beautiful cakes for any occasion. The bakers are so talented it's shocking. My friend ordered a cake that looked like Sponge Bob. And another friend ordered a cake that looked exactly like Elmo. If you are celebrating anything I would recommend a cake from this bakery!
(5)
Kelly S.
Night's kitchen has great cupcakes and beautifully designed cakes. I bought a custom designed birthday cake for my boyfriend. We had just moved to Philadelphia from San Diego and I wanted a cake that had elements of both cities. The pastry chef's and decorators were great to work with and really saw my vision. The cake I got was great with so much detail. It was moist and very tasty. It was very expensive ($86 for an 8 inch round) but it was a work of art! I will be going back to this neighborhood bakery!
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Warren P.
Just stopped by again to get cookies to bring to a party and was reminded why I love the Night Kitchen Bakery. Not only is everything ridiculously tasty (try the almond macaroons), but they're just super nice people. So...tasty desserts, friendly folks, and La Colombe coffee. How can you go wrong?
(5)
Mallory S.
My favorite time to visit The Night Kitchen is after working a night shift when all I want is the comfort of good food and a warm cup of coffee. My favorite item on their Cafe Menu is their strata with bacon and cheddar. It never disappoints and paired with the side salad it is a very satisfying meal. I've also had some of their cupcakes which are very very rich and sweet but sooo good if that's what you're craving...and I also recently had their chocolate chip shortbread cookies which were perfection! If your looking for a sweet treat, a good cup of coffee, or a yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch definitely try The Night Kitchen!
(4)
Ray H.
Nice place, busy lunch crowd with a very pleasant wait staff. I came in for a pick me up on what started out to be a stressful day. You know the kind of day I mean... Fight with the spouse, then work, dispute with vendor over return policy then overpaid for shipping at UPS! Needless to say the trip to a bakery was well worth my piece of mind. The salted caramel was heaven & immediately restored the balance to my life... Suddenly all was right with the world! I also got a vanilla buttercream cupcake for later. The cupcake was ok, not nearly as delightful as the caramel was. But the entire package deserves a four star rating in my book.
(4)
Barbara H.
I've patronized the Night Kitchen for many years and have always loved everything I've bought there. Until this time. I bought a lovely looking cherry tart for $22, an average Night Kitchen price. Usually things are worth every penny you spend, but this time the tart was all crust with hardly any cherry filling. I was SO disappointed. I will no longer assume that everything sold there is top quality. So sorry.
(2)
Morgan H.
My favorite is the sour cream coffee cake. A little pricey but think of it this way. Items are so rich that a little goes a long way. Chocolate pecan tart tastes wonderful as well. As does the chocolate flourless cake. I find the cookies average, the bars and brownies slightly above average.
(4)
Susanne J.
This review is for the recent batch of cupcakes I had from The Night Kitchen. I was really disappointed with them, or mostly the icing. I hope it was just a fluke, but the icing was terrible! It was like a little rosette of lard on top of a not-so-moist, crumbly cake. Waaaay too much butter and way too little whipping. I didn't even finish the whole cake because of the terribly cloying taste. Also, the cakes are tiny in comparison for their cost. Now when I go to TNK, I stick to their cookies.
(2)
Linda M.
I live near Chestnut Hill, so just from the look of the Night Kitchen's cakes, I would have booked them for my wedding cake if I was getting married in the area. Just recently, I finally got to try an NK Cake. My friend ordered a lemon curd birthday cake. OMG! This was one of the best cakes I've ever, ever had. I can't even explain how freakin' good this was. Then, she had a bday party for her boyfriend and ordered another cake. I'm not that into chocolate cake, so the taste wasn't there for me, but the design was amazing. The party was a movie them. I'll attach a photo here if I can! The reason I'm giving them 4 stars not 5 is because their prices are really high.
(4)
Melissa M.
Their salted caramel bars are to die for. And everything else I've ever had here is amazing as well! PB&J cupcakes, raspberry scones, peach cinnamon buns, challah bread, etc. Yum!
(5)
Maureen M.
We ordered two cakes here for a graduation party. My brother's cake was 2 stacked books while my stepsister's cake was a two tiered cake with a nursing theme to it. Both cakes were custom cakes and about $200 a piece. However each cake fed about 50 people and they were delicious! The cakes were moist and the icing was just the right amount of sweet. The fondant was nice and smooth and the fondant decorations looked great.
(4)
Ellen G.
I ordered two birthday cakes two months ago, carrot cake and chocolate with raspberry filling. Best cakes we ever had. Everyone loved them. Old and young. Pumpkin pie @ thanksgiving was a disappointment . Crust was thick and tasteless. Filling was ok but had no spice it looked nice but I've had better from the grocer's freezer.
(4)
John R.
I simply love this place. When I worked in the city, I would purposely go out of my way when driving home just to try something new. Their lemon bars and brownies are to die for.
(4)
Rachel W.
I had heard such great things about Night Kitchen on Yelp that I could not wait to go... I was expecting the best baked goods I had ever eaten. While everything I had was certainly good, it just did not measure up to expectations. It was no worse nor better than Starbucks, I'd say.
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BethandGus H.
Guess what? No cats allowed at this cake shop, so there goes one star. What kind of cake shop that makes three tier cakes at a three tier price doesn't have a box that fits a tall order? I'll tell you....this cake shop. Luckily, our cake survived the drive without getting battered. We wanted a receipt to prove, that yes, candy bows really do cost $60. The icing on the cake, NO receipt available, but we were allowed to take a picture with our iPhones, thank GOD for technology!!! The cake tasted just like cake, but not far from a tastykake. Next time, we'll stop at the CVS across the street, load up some boxes of krimpets, stack em high...then head back over to the Night Kitchen for a candy bow. YUMMY & CLASSY!!!!!!!!
(2)
Leather T.
Got the infamous Lemon Curd for my mom's birthday ( her favorite). Still so damn good it's ridiculous. Even the non cake eaters tore it up. Pretty expensive, though - the reason for the 4 stars. I can only afford it once a year!
(4)
Jessica T.
The best bakery ever!!! OK I'm a little biased because my sister works there, but I've been getting amazing birthday cakes there since high school, way before she got there. Their mocha mousse cake is the best, I drool for it regularly. The moistest (is that a word?) chocolate cake, layered with chocolate mousse, and covered with the mocha (but more chocolatey) icing. Amazing. Brownies and flourless chocolate torte that are more like fudge and could cause serious damage if you were to throw a piece at someone's head...not that you'd do that, because you'd be too busy eating.
(5)
Darcy G.
You have to try the s'more like cupcakes. I can't remember what they are called, but they have the best cloud (like custard shape) of a chocolate shell filled with white cream. Man, they are goooooood. Lemon bars and pecan bars are great too, though I'm not a fan of either of those usually.
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Kimberly P.
The Night Kitchen Bakery has been a Chestnut Hill staple for the past twenty years. They use the most quality ingredients to bake up some of the most amazing cakes and pastries. And, rumor has it that they also cater as well.
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Erin B.
Our favorite spot for local dessert. We are particularly obsessed with the carrot and red velvet cupcakes. The cinnamon buns are also delish! Our child's pediatrician is directly across the street ... Even though he isn't even one yet, I've already made the momxecutive decision that all of his pediatrician appointments will be followed by a trip to the Night kitchen!
(5)Nicole M.
Stopped in today on a recommendation. My service was prompt and friendly - the woman behind the counter took the time to review all the toppings on their gourmet pizza, and made sure to let me know it would take 8 minutes to heat it up. A-ok, since I was in no rush. So a slice and a cup of their iced coffee. I was a little confused when she passed me a cup full of frozen-coffee cubes, but in less than the time it took for me to receive my heated slice, I figured out that liquid coffee was available at the self serve station (clearly i needed the caffeine) with the rest of the coffee dressings. My slice came out and the barista?/waitress? offered me utensils and a napkin then left me to enjoy. The space was very comfortable (cushioned benches!) and several groups of women were there chatting and having lunch. I refilled my beautiful undiluted coffee to go and will definitely be stopping in again next time I'm in the neighborhood to try something sweet.
(5)Dominique S.
I've walked past this bakery so many time going to Staples Office Store. So I finally decided to check it out. First Impressions: When facing the store to the right is the entrance to the bakery where the display cases of baked goods are located. On the left through the glass window, to can see examples of the wedding cakes they make, as well as the bakers working and decorating cakes. Awesome! Once inside the bakery offers seating for you to enjoy your baked good, coffee and/or sandwich. Cupcakes: Decided to try a few cupcakes. Purchased a red velvet, carrot cake, 2 cheesecake cupcakes, and a plain vanilla. The cupcakes were moist and super soft. The cupcakes were good, but not amazing. However, the carrot cake cupcake was AMAZING! There were other baked goods available, but I always go for the cupcake first. Def worth going back to try some of the cookies, sticky buns, and cakes.
(4)Sam L.
Looking to satiate a carving for carrot cake, I entered the night kitchen cafe and bakery. It's a very small and cosy space with a row of glass cases which contain adorable cakes and desserts. I got a slice of carrot cake with a cappuccino and took a seat near the register. The cappuccino was milky and perfect. Its the best I've had in Philadelphia. The cake wasn't mind blowing but a great version of traditional carrot cake. The super stars here are the ingredients. You can taste the quality and freshness of them! They use local milk in their cappuccinos! I left feeling warm and bubbly, the feeling you get when you eat good natural food.
(5)Tom M.
Night Kitchen makes really tasty cakes, cupcakes, baked good etc. If you are vegan though you are essentially out of luck. Center City is loaded with great options for Vegans. I'm hoping that mindset travels out to Chestnut Hill and specifically Night Kitchen soon. One thing I still enjoy there is the iced coffee. They freeze coffee into these large cubes. You then pour coffee over them. Great idea to give you cold coffee that is not watered down!
(4)Janine J.
Great coffee. Lattes are expertly crafted. Their iced coffee is delicious and unique- they give you coffee ice cubes and you self-serve the hot coffee over it. I was skeptical when I first got the cup of ice cubes. I hate when I ask for iced coffee and the place pours hot coffee over ice. But Night Kitchen's is different. The coffee ice cubes really work their magic. And because of this way of making iced coffee, you can also get decaf which is great for me. Try the yogurt parfait. It's delicious. The granola is not skimpy and has pecans. The pastries are also delicious. You really can't go wrong there!
(5)Shabooboo R.
The Night Kitchen used to be my go to bakery, but over the last couple of years some things have gotten on my nerves. First off, when I would want a larger order called in for breakfast Danishes to bring in for work. When I would call in at maybe 12 noon the day before to make an order I'd want to pick up at 8:30 the next morning, they would tell me that I should have called earlier in the morning because they could only guarantee my order could be ready if I called 24 hours in advance. I just don't get that. That just came off like they didn't need the business. The other part that would turn me off is that they would charge me extra by the piece if I wanted the larger Danishes cut in quarters. Finally, I stopped calling those orders in. I've always been a fan of their lemon curd cake and the chocolate cake with the hazelnuts, but I'm not so keen on the buttercream parts of those cakes. This was my go to spot for birthday cakes, but I even turned off of that lately because of the proportion of buttercream to actual cake. I attached a photo of a piece of my last piece of chocolate cake I got to go. That was a major disappointment considering that I usually just scape off half the buttercream before I eat it. In this last piece of "cake", it seemed more than half the cake was buttercream. By the way, it's not just me who is not a fan of so much buttercream on the little bit of cake. I notice the whole family leaving behind most of that stuff.
(2)Gia M.
I found Night Kitchen on a hunt for an early breakfast on my day off. I was initially worried that the only food would be pastries and cakes, because this is a bakery, too. However, I was pleased to discover a small menu of sandwiches and breakfast burritos, in addition to a copious amount of scones and muffins. Happily, my large coffee cost less than $2, and for a La Colombe brew to boot! JJ got an iced coffee and I was really excited to see that they had frozen coffee into cubes so that when you grabbed your hot coffee, you didn't get a watered down drink. We both decided to get a grilled cheese sandwich, which came with mozzarella and goat cheese ($5--for $7, you can upgrade to the 'extra special' grilled cheese, which has caramelized onions and spinach). The sandwiches were served panini style, and came with a side salad or fruit. I liked that you can choose what bread you want, what side you want, and also choose what dressing comes on top of your salad. Night Kitchen also makes custom cakes for special occasions and will schedule a private consultation to discuss ideas, sizes, and cake types. I saw someone come in for their tasting--she got to look through a binder of options before talking one-on-one with one of the bakers.
(4)Jared J.
Oh you know just a quaint little bakery in the heart of Mount Airy! The Night Kitchen offers appropriate pricing, lunch options, and friendly service to boot. Additionally, the decor is pretty snazzy and may remind you of a country kitchen. For those of you planning a big party or wedding The Night Kitchen offers cake tastings before the big purchase! May I recommeced the extra special grilled cheese chocked full of many cheeses and onions to boot. Their side salad that comes with sandwiches is quaint and the Gorgonzola balsamic dressing is lovely. Their portions aren't huge, but the quality is there. Finally, try an iced coffee, the ice cubes are made out of coffee too!
(4)Steven C.
Night Kitchen made a beautiful custom cake for me based on photos I sent and a detailed discussion in advance with Amy who was wonderful. I wanted a cake for my friend's 50th birthday surprise celebration during our trip to Ocean City, NJ. They incorporated all the elements we discussed, including ocean, beach sand, shells, boardwalk, Brown's Donuts(!), and a special photo I had taken of the emblem on the 9th Street Pier. So wonderful. Thank you!
(5)Rachel A.
Loved loved loved this spot. I decided to take a stroll and try out this cute little cafe. I was not disappointed. I had the strata and my cousin had the grilled cheese. Both were fantastic. Yes I tried both. Don't judge me! My cousin also got me a lemon cupcake for my bday. It was fabulous. One of my favorite things I had was the iced coffee. I have never seen ice cubes made with coffee. You then add the hot coffee over the cubes. It's brilliant! My iced coffee never got watery. Such a great idea b It's a bit tiny but the staff is friendly and I like the outside table. I will definitely be back.
(5)Rose D.
UPDATE: after posting this review, Amy, the owner, called me directly and expressed concern about the service we received. She asked for an opportunity to show us how their customer service usually is and offered us a discount. We did not cancel our appointment and after a really pleasant and delicious tasting experience (the mocha cake with the raspberry filling, omg) we did decide to book with them. We really appreciated their prompt attention to our issue and, as I said in the previous review, their cakes really are delicious. Tried their cake at a food festival and it was delicious. I'm getting married and I wanted to get some sheet cakes from them for the wedding. I called ahead to set up a tasting, and they told me that wouldn't be necessary, and that if I showed up at the bakery at least 30 minutes before close, I'd be able to taste the cakes I wanted to taste. So I left work early, drove an hour across town in rush hour traffic, arrived an hour before close, and they told me they were out of samples, but I could schedule a formal tasting. WHICH IS WHY I CALLED AHEAD 3 WEEKS AGO. There is absolutely no excuse for that. To add insult to injury, they took 20 minutes to get someone to come up from the back and pencil us in. I will be canceling my tasting appointment. I'm not doing business with anyone who has so little regard for my time.
(4)Melanie D.
Well, whaddya know -- a friend of mine began working here, and as such I've had many more opportunities to try everything and every bit of it is super yummy. Seriously. Scones savory and sweet, cakes, tarts, cookies, pies, breakfast burrito, all sort of chocolate things . . . I have to confess that I call my friend all the time now, just to see if she needs a ride home from work. I can't really comment on the service since my friend is always awesome to me, but the transactions I've witnessed have been completely professional, and my friend has great respect for her co-workers, if that tells you anything.
(4)Jennifer C.
Ordered my wedding cake from The Night Kitchen. Their cake is overall tasty which is why we selected them and I'll give them 2 stars instead of one. They assured me they'd get all the details I wanted for the cake design, but they failed horribly. It's as if they didn't read my email at all. I also tried calling to speak with the person in charge of my cake but she couldn't be bothered with taking my calls. The people who picked up the phone assured me that she knows what she's doing and has done wedding cakes many times before. I should've went to Bredenbeck Bakery up the block. Their service is so much nicer and they obviously care about their customers. Lesson learned. Sorry Night Kitchen, you guys are talented but need to step up your service.
(2)Leah H.
What a cozy, welcoming little spot! My first encounter with The Night Kitchen was early on a Saturday morning... Cars were parked along the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open at 8am. That spoke volumes to me and I wasn't disappointed! My muffins and pastries were warm, fresh out of the oven, and to-die-for delicious.
(4)Valentino G.
I am so amazed at what this bakery can make with their cakes! My mom has bought birthday cakes from here and I have also bought a cake here for my girlfriends birthday. I sent them a picture of hello kitty and they made the exact cake I asked for red velvet and butter cream and it came out just as amazing as it sounded! I will always use this bakery for their epic cakes for my family and special birthdays
(5)Andi S.
I went in and was in line behind another lady who was treated with disdain by the employee, it was so awful, that I almost went somewhere else to eat. She was merely asking questions and was polite. I stayed anyhow as I was very hungry. I ordered the 'Nova', which was severely lacking in flavor. For $9.75 I could have stayed home, prepared the same thing and it would have been delicious. I didn't complain because the lady behind the counter had already been incredibly rude to the person before me. Another time, I thought I;d give them the benefit of the doubt and I called in to order. Not only did they refuse to take my order but the lady I spoke with acted as though she was terribly inconvenienced and annoyed that I was asking about this. She told me that I would have to come in to order, and I explained to her that my lunch break is only 30 minutes long. I asked her how long it takes to make a sandwich and she said "ten minutes minimum" So told her that this is the reason why I need to order before I arrive. Mind you, I was even offering to PAY for my order before arriving. I was ready to give her my credit card number. She agressively said "I already TOLD YOU NO"
(1)Lori P.
The night kitchen is amazing. From their jumble cookies to their apple cake it's all super delicious. Probably.my favorite is the chocolate praline cake, wow it's so yummy. The people that work there are really friendly and the owner is just great. I love their outdoor seating when the weather is good.
(4)Chris S.
I missed the pre-order deadline for Thanksgiving, but picket up a pumpkin cheese cake day before Thanksgiving no problem. Amazing since everything is made from scratch! Definitely the best desert there a dinner, can't wait to actually plan for next year and get a chocolate pecan pie! Sooooooooooooo good!!!
(5)Michael S.
I used to be a loyal Bredenbeck's customer until I tried this place. Just about everything I have tried is good. The chocolate and carrot cupcakes are a given for best around; but their other desserts are good too. The bread pudding, the cakes, the cookies; uhhhhhh, dieters stay away.
(5)Monique C.
Night Kitchen was A OK. I purchased a father's day carrot cake from the bakery last month. It was small for its $28 price tag but pretty moist and good. My son enjoyed his cupcake as well. Both were not the best we've ever had but Night Kitchen earns the additional star because my parents are still raving about the cake. Service was nice enough; the young lady who helped me with the cake was friendly and the only one to greet us (there were 3 people at the counter). Overall, I am unsure if we'll return, as there are other better (and cheaper) bakeries in the city.
(4)James S.
Great little bakery here in Chestnut Hill. From the cakes, to the cupcakes, to the cheesecakes, cookies, and danishes. This place has all you could want in the way of sweet treats. Great place if you just want to drop in and grab a snack or even a cake for a small gathering of friends. If you have a little time on your hands and want something special you can sit down with their cake designers and create something all your own. My fiance had my "The Office" themed cake designed here for my birthday and it was a big hit at my party. I posted a picture for you to check out. In things that are available every day, I have a few favorites. For a small treat, the cupcake sized cheesecake is amazing and its only a buck. If you're in for breakfast or brunch time, the Strata is incredible. So much flavor and huge chunks of bacon, you can't go wrong. My all time favorite has to be the praline cake with hazelnut buttercream. This is seriously the best tasting cake I've ever tasted. I will get it again. They've expanded their business recently so there is more than enough room for you to drop by, get some pastries and a coffee or tea and sit and relax. If you're in the area and craving something sweet, give this a try.
(4)Jennifer M.
I just LOVE this place. I love the cafe. It's the perfect place to meet friends for lunch in Chestnut HIll. I love to take my daughter there to sit and talk and enjoy some sweet treats. Some of my favorite treats include: Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes and Coconut Bars. The Night Kitchen Bakery makes the most beautiful cakes for any occasion. The bakers are so talented it's shocking. My friend ordered a cake that looked like Sponge Bob. And another friend ordered a cake that looked exactly like Elmo. If you are celebrating anything I would recommend a cake from this bakery!
(5)Warren P.
Just stopped by again to get cookies to bring to a party and was reminded why I love the Night Kitchen Bakery. Not only is everything ridiculously tasty (try the almond macaroons), but they're just super nice people. So...tasty desserts, friendly folks, and La Colombe coffee. How can you go wrong?
(5)Mallory S.
My favorite time to visit The Night Kitchen is after working a night shift when all I want is the comfort of good food and a warm cup of coffee. My favorite item on their Cafe Menu is their strata with bacon and cheddar. It never disappoints and paired with the side salad it is a very satisfying meal. I've also had some of their cupcakes which are very very rich and sweet but sooo good if that's what you're craving...and I also recently had their chocolate chip shortbread cookies which were perfection! If your looking for a sweet treat, a good cup of coffee, or a yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch definitely try The Night Kitchen!
(4)Kelly S.
Night's kitchen has great cupcakes and beautifully designed cakes. I bought a custom designed birthday cake for my boyfriend. We had just moved to Philadelphia from San Diego and I wanted a cake that had elements of both cities. The pastry chef's and decorators were great to work with and really saw my vision. The cake I got was great with so much detail. It was moist and very tasty. It was very expensive ($86 for an 8 inch round) but it was a work of art! I will be going back to this neighborhood bakery!
(4)Sam B.
Kind, attentive, and helpful staff, some interesting treats like s'mores bars, salted caramel bar, and rocky road cupcake.
(4)Hilary P.
5 stars for the red velvet cake cupcakes. 4 stars for the enormous snickerdoodle cookies and the beautiful cakes in the window. 3 stars for the vanilla cupcakes (and their bland icing) and cheesecake tarts. 2 stars for charging $3.50 for a single cupcake. Mathematically, it all works out to 4 stars because of the sheer number of red velvet cupcakes I have consumed and will consume from here. They are that delicious.
(4)Ray H.
Nice place, busy lunch crowd with a very pleasant wait staff. I came in for a pick me up on what started out to be a stressful day. You know the kind of day I mean... Fight with the spouse, then work, dispute with vendor over return policy then overpaid for shipping at UPS! Needless to say the trip to a bakery was well worth my piece of mind. The salted caramel was heaven & immediately restored the balance to my life... Suddenly all was right with the world! I also got a vanilla buttercream cupcake for later. The cupcake was ok, not nearly as delightful as the caramel was. But the entire package deserves a four star rating in my book.
(4)Karen F.
Peri at Night Kitchen bakery did our (gorgeous) 3 tiered wedding cake in 2008. It was beautiful to look at and 2 of the 3 tiers were delicious. The top tier was white cake with Lemon curd and it was slightly dry, but the middle tier (carrot cake no raisins) and bottom tier (Moist deep chocolate cake with chocolate mousse) were both scrumptious. The cakes here are made with love and attention to detail. I recommend them highly.
(4)Jamie R.
New favorite! They expanded in size and menu. From the service to the quality of food and the atmosphere-so great! Also, if you are looking for a delicious challah this is your place. They add a little whole wheat so it's not completely traditional but I love it!
(4)K. A. N. A. K.
We always get the flourless chocolate cupcake and the lemon curd cupcake. We are endeavoring to make this THE bakery from which my boyfriend's family gets birthday cake (to replace the "institutional" bakery up the street with the dry and old-tasting cake). I even ordered my boyfriend's parents anniversary cake from here; it was delicious--chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream frosting--and intimately beautiful.
(5)Barbara H.
I've patronized the Night Kitchen for many years and have always loved everything I've bought there. Until this time. I bought a lovely looking cherry tart for $22, an average Night Kitchen price. Usually things are worth every penny you spend, but this time the tart was all crust with hardly any cherry filling. I was SO disappointed. I will no longer assume that everything sold there is top quality. So sorry.
(2)Morgan H.
My favorite is the sour cream coffee cake. A little pricey but think of it this way. Items are so rich that a little goes a long way. Chocolate pecan tart tastes wonderful as well. As does the chocolate flourless cake. I find the cookies average, the bars and brownies slightly above average.
(4)Susanne J.
This review is for the recent batch of cupcakes I had from The Night Kitchen. I was really disappointed with them, or mostly the icing. I hope it was just a fluke, but the icing was terrible! It was like a little rosette of lard on top of a not-so-moist, crumbly cake. Waaaay too much butter and way too little whipping. I didn't even finish the whole cake because of the terribly cloying taste. Also, the cakes are tiny in comparison for their cost. Now when I go to TNK, I stick to their cookies.
(2)Linda M.
I live near Chestnut Hill, so just from the look of the Night Kitchen's cakes, I would have booked them for my wedding cake if I was getting married in the area. Just recently, I finally got to try an NK Cake. My friend ordered a lemon curd birthday cake. OMG! This was one of the best cakes I've ever, ever had. I can't even explain how freakin' good this was. Then, she had a bday party for her boyfriend and ordered another cake. I'm not that into chocolate cake, so the taste wasn't there for me, but the design was amazing. The party was a movie them. I'll attach a photo here if I can! The reason I'm giving them 4 stars not 5 is because their prices are really high.
(4)Melissa M.
Their salted caramel bars are to die for. And everything else I've ever had here is amazing as well! PB&J cupcakes, raspberry scones, peach cinnamon buns, challah bread, etc. Yum!
(5)Maureen M.
We ordered two cakes here for a graduation party. My brother's cake was 2 stacked books while my stepsister's cake was a two tiered cake with a nursing theme to it. Both cakes were custom cakes and about $200 a piece. However each cake fed about 50 people and they were delicious! The cakes were moist and the icing was just the right amount of sweet. The fondant was nice and smooth and the fondant decorations looked great.
(4)Ellen G.
I ordered two birthday cakes two months ago, carrot cake and chocolate with raspberry filling. Best cakes we ever had. Everyone loved them. Old and young. Pumpkin pie @ thanksgiving was a disappointment . Crust was thick and tasteless. Filling was ok but had no spice it looked nice but I've had better from the grocer's freezer.
(4)John R.
I simply love this place. When I worked in the city, I would purposely go out of my way when driving home just to try something new. Their lemon bars and brownies are to die for.
(4)Rachel W.
I had heard such great things about Night Kitchen on Yelp that I could not wait to go... I was expecting the best baked goods I had ever eaten. While everything I had was certainly good, it just did not measure up to expectations. It was no worse nor better than Starbucks, I'd say.
(2)BethandGus H.
Guess what? No cats allowed at this cake shop, so there goes one star. What kind of cake shop that makes three tier cakes at a three tier price doesn't have a box that fits a tall order? I'll tell you....this cake shop. Luckily, our cake survived the drive without getting battered. We wanted a receipt to prove, that yes, candy bows really do cost $60. The icing on the cake, NO receipt available, but we were allowed to take a picture with our iPhones, thank GOD for technology!!! The cake tasted just like cake, but not far from a tastykake. Next time, we'll stop at the CVS across the street, load up some boxes of krimpets, stack em high...then head back over to the Night Kitchen for a candy bow. YUMMY & CLASSY!!!!!!!!
(2)Leather T.
Got the infamous Lemon Curd for my mom's birthday ( her favorite). Still so damn good it's ridiculous. Even the non cake eaters tore it up. Pretty expensive, though - the reason for the 4 stars. I can only afford it once a year!
(4)Jessica T.
The best bakery ever!!! OK I'm a little biased because my sister works there, but I've been getting amazing birthday cakes there since high school, way before she got there. Their mocha mousse cake is the best, I drool for it regularly. The moistest (is that a word?) chocolate cake, layered with chocolate mousse, and covered with the mocha (but more chocolatey) icing. Amazing. Brownies and flourless chocolate torte that are more like fudge and could cause serious damage if you were to throw a piece at someone's head...not that you'd do that, because you'd be too busy eating.
(5)Darcy G.
You have to try the s'more like cupcakes. I can't remember what they are called, but they have the best cloud (like custard shape) of a chocolate shell filled with white cream. Man, they are goooooood. Lemon bars and pecan bars are great too, though I'm not a fan of either of those usually.
(4)lena n.
I found night kitchen online when it was voted best of 2000 something, and we were trying to look for a cake that can do some sort of design for my friends dads bday, something musical. And when ordering here, the price was really high and the design for what we wanted was reallllyyy dissapointed because it was not what we had anticipated at all. My friends dad had a huge party and nobody really ate the cake and I think it wasn't all that tastey either, it just tasted different. So I decided to still try again with something different and I ordered the cakes that looks like a box with the bow and robbin and that cost about $60 each because its all fondant. I also ordered a very small circular box with robbin looking one and that was a bit cheaper than the sqaure one. And I had one a vanilla with buttercream and the other with chocolate and everybody loved them! the design and all because we bought it for 2 bdays and we had a gathering at a restaurant so everybody was really amazed how they look and it was very delicious. Then I ordered another regular plain cake from them for a bday dinner that was very last minute and it costed about $22 and everybody really loved it as well! They couldnt do fondants because they needed a week in advance, but I would always go back here for cakes in the future. I know i was dissapointed the first time, but they are the only bakery I know that can do fondant and designery cakes and they do it good, and it's not too sweet like the supermarket cakes. I always love their sushi made cake out of fondant, i always hoped somebody would buy it for me!! lol. And they accept cc over the phone which is pretty neat! :)
(4)Suzann F.
We happened to stumble upon this super quaint bakery when we were heading up to Chestnut Hill. I had always heard good things about The Night Kitchen but I've never had the opportunity to stop in. Well, I'm really glad we stopped! I didn't realize that it was not just a bakery but a sit down cafe as well. We tried several items but what really stood out was the key lime pudding (yes, pudding!). It was sweet, but tart and had a nice meringue topping. The lemon squares were also so delicious! Just the right touch of tartness. We teamed our treats with coffee, which was delicious and so inexpensive compared to other coffee places. Before we left, we ordered a carrot cake to take home. I cannot even describe how delicious this was! Moist and rich with the most amazing frosting. I will dream about this cake until the next time I can stop at The Night Kitchen and get another one. All in all, I loved everything we had and will definitely return. Maybe next time I'll come for brunch or lunch so I can try more of their food. You should definitely go. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Ritu K.
Why is it so difficult to find a decent bakery in the Philly area? My expectations were not high for this place especially after trying their cookies- every single cookie tasted like shortbread... The cakes however are to die for!! I ordered a chocolate cake with rasberry jam for a bday and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist cake with just the right amount of ganache frosting and rasberry jam. Truly delicious! 5+ stars for the cakes but I give it a four, since the cookies were disappointing. Highly highly recommend the cakes!
(4)Holly H.
I found this place when I was on a mad search from a Groomscake and this place is delicious. The tasting was great, and we got to try a bunch of items. Our guess' still ask where we got the cake, and the boy is still complaining that the cake was gone before he got a piece. They also did a 2 tiered bridal shower cake for a shower I was hosting, and then the wedding cake since the bride loved it so much. Her family recently stopped me at a FUNERAL to tell me again how great the cake was - now that's a sign of a good cake, that it gets you out of mourning! For my birthday this year, the boy skipped the cake and went with the chocolate cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting and OMG - we had 20 people at my house and the moment people picked up the cupcakes, the room went completely silent as people were munching (some mmmmmhmmmms could be heard).
(5)Anne B.
We wandered here after dinner one day and I was blown away! This cute neighborhood bakery had several unique touches, including coffee ice cubes for iced coffee and a large selection of small pastries, that made it stand out from the ordinary. Staff was patient and friendly as we gazed through the glass and changed our minds multiple times. Bathroom is immaculate. The only downside? It closes at 7.
(5)Ben D.
The Night Kitchen has amazing pastries and cakes. I'm not going to compare it to sex, but let's just say I need a cigarette right after having a slice of their chocolate-mocha cake. The place itself is very unassuming, and looks like it could use a little upkeep. That's just to hide the true deliciousness of their deserts inside. My favorite is the chocolate chip shortbread, mostly because I ate it as a kid, and it brings back the memories. Price wise, it is pretty expensive compared to PathMark or Bredenbecks, but the value of having cakes so delicious made with such high quality ingredients justifies the cost. When someone at a party bites into their chocolate-peanut butter cake and says "Oh my god!" really loudly, you know that it was worth every penny.
(5)Matt S.
Great cupcakes. Even better cakes. Got a great custom cake made there. A pretty expensive cake but pretty elaborate and pretty big. Cake boss quality if you ask me!
(5)Mikonora R.
Great deserts! I have never gotten cake there but I like pastries!
(5)jahari m.
Ok I'm a chocoholic and This place feeds my addiction. The mocha mousse cake is better than anything in the city. Don't even try to offer another place's desserts as an option. They won't measure up!!!!
(5)Cuocere G.
Far and away the best bakery around. The scones are spectacular. As is the lemon curd cake. Such a cute little authentic local bakery.
(5)Stacy K.
Oh, I love The Night Kitchen! Their baked goods are divine! They have a great variety of treats - cupcakes, brownies, cookie bars and the like. It's definitely a place worth stopping when shopping in Chestnut Hill.
(4)Kimberly P.
The Night Kitchen Bakery has been a Chestnut Hill staple for the past twenty years. They use the most quality ingredients to bake up some of the most amazing cakes and pastries. And, rumor has it that they also cater as well.
(4)Aimee A.
As I sit here eating a piece of our wedding cake from last weekend (3 tiers of carrot cake with cream cheese filling, yellow cake with lemon curd filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling PLUS a flourless chocolate (insanely delicious) groom's cake as my husband is wheat intolerant), I am compelled to write my first review on Yelp ever. Night Kitchen makes the most delectable and beautiful cakes. So moist and rich and delicious.. After the cake cutting when I had my first bite fed to me, (okay, don't tell) I sort of wanted to grab some cake and champagne and go hole ourselves in for a while just eating the cake-- is that so wrong?! They have their tasting appointment and cupcakes, ordering protocol down to a science-- we appreciated their professionalism, communication and artistry. Though on the higher end of cake pricing spectrum, definitely well worth it. We indubitably recommend Night Kitchen Bakery to everyone seeking both a beautiful to eye and delicious to the taste cake for your wedding!
(4)andrea f.
This is a small bakery specializing in pastries (no breads here). My favorite is the lemon curd cake, which is moist and full of lemony flavor. Their chocolate cake is rich; they have a variety of cupcakes--white with chocolate frosting, moist carrot, chocolate and lemon--in addition to a variety of cookies, tarts and sweet rolls. The bakery is in a little shop with wood floors. There are one or two tables, so if you want to sit down and savor your cookies along with a cup of coffee, you can.
(4)Kate M.
The cupcakes here get me so excited, they make me blush. Literally. The woman behind the counter pointed it out to me. While sampling a variety of cupcakes to determine the city's best, we got rocky road cupcakes, flourless chocolate cupcakes, and their lemon cupcakes. Also tried a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, or something equally as awesome. The cookie and flourless cupcake were amazing. I thought the Rocky road (the description of which made me blush) was pretty good; my one friend still dreams of them. The lemon? Meh. Anyway, go check it out, and bring me one of those pumpkin cookies if they still have them.
(4)Sarah M.
Wonderful food, delicious desserts, great atmosphere, great service, and they make a great effort to be Green. One of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
(5)RB B.
This review is for their customer service only. I have not tasted their cakes. While planning our wedding, we decided to try this place out as a possible vendor for our cake. My mom called to make an appointment. First thing they pointed out was that we had to give them our credit card number, and if we didn't show up for our appointment or cancel within a certain amount of time, we would be charged $25. Second thing they pointed out was that only 3 people could attend the tasting. My mom made the appointment anyway. My fiance and I were surely going to attend, and both of my parents, who were helping to make all decisions, and most importantly, writing the check, were surely going to attend. That's 4 people. I told my mom to call them back, and that this was a make-it-or-break-it thing for me. She called them back. They wouldn't budge. So my mom said we would like to cancel. All of a sudden, they said if it's make it or break it, they would make an exception. Gee, how big of them. It wasn't like we were bringing our entire wedding party...just the bride and groom and one set of parents. At this point, I already had a sour taste in my mouth. Then comes the Thursday before our Saturday appointment, and Hurricane Schwartz is predicting the worst snow storm of the year, 2 feet of snow on the way! My mom called and asked what they were planning to do about their Saturday appointments. They told her they were still on. So my mom asked if she could cancel. Their response was that since it was just in the nick of time, 48 hours, she could cancel without them charging the $25. We canceled. And our wedding cake is coming from a bakery, practically Night Kitchen's neighbor, where the customer service was impeccable and all the staff so eager to help, no deposit for an appointment, and very accommodating when we had to change the appointment due to a major blizzard.
(1)James G.
This place is great. Their cakes are out of this world -worth every penny. Sometimes the staff (maybe the older lady who is the owner actually) can be a little lacking on their customer service, but the cakes are GREAT!!!!
(5)M P.
While the taste of the baked goods from The Night Kitchen is generally very good, we had a lousy experience with them recently. We ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a disappointment. It was tasty, but sloppily decorated (crudely cut out shapes with details scribbled in marker). The cake was decorated like the book The Hungry Caterpillar, but had carrots, grapes and other random foods on it that are not part of the book. You'd think you'd at least know what to put on the cake! It was also quite small for the number of people it was supposed to serve. The staff also gave us a hard time about adding a single vanilla cupcake to the order a few days before the event. The cake was overpriced for the appearance and the staff wasn't polite.
(2)diane v.
SO I purchased my Daughter's sweet sixteen cake from here, and I have my likes and dislikes on this bakery. The cake was alil highly priced, but it was beautiful !!!It was a two layer cake with fondant. The bottom layer was yellow cake with chocolate chip and butter cream, I amongst all my guest at my daughters party were very upset with it, it was very dry. Now the second layer I did cut and taste, and that was chocolate with butter cream, now that layer was delicious, but no one wanted to taste that layer after their disappointment with the bottom layer!!! Their not consistent with their batters, I just feel for the price of the cake it should of melted in my mouth and I was dissatisfied with it eating and tasting wise, but for appearance they did a GREAT JOB !! I probably won't be buying another cake form here, because I would worry if it is gone to taste good !!! As for my Daughter she loved the appearance but wouldn't even eat the cake after having tasted the first piece , I wound up trashing it !!!
(2)Nicole M.
Stopped in today on a recommendation. My service was prompt and friendly - the woman behind the counter took the time to review all the toppings on their gourmet pizza, and made sure to let me know it would take 8 minutes to heat it up. A-ok, since I was in no rush. So a slice and a cup of their iced coffee. I was a little confused when she passed me a cup full of frozen-coffee cubes, but in less than the time it took for me to receive my heated slice, I figured out that liquid coffee was available at the self serve station (clearly i needed the caffeine) with the rest of the coffee dressings. My slice came out and the barista?/waitress? offered me utensils and a napkin then left me to enjoy. The space was very comfortable (cushioned benches!) and several groups of women were there chatting and having lunch. I refilled my beautiful undiluted coffee to go and will definitely be stopping in again next time I'm in the neighborhood to try something sweet.
(5)Dominique S.
I've walked past this bakery so many time going to Staples Office Store. So I finally decided to check it out. First Impressions: When facing the store to the right is the entrance to the bakery where the display cases of baked goods are located. On the left through the glass window, to can see examples of the wedding cakes they make, as well as the bakers working and decorating cakes. Awesome! Once inside the bakery offers seating for you to enjoy your baked good, coffee and/or sandwich. Cupcakes: Decided to try a few cupcakes. Purchased a red velvet, carrot cake, 2 cheesecake cupcakes, and a plain vanilla. The cupcakes were moist and super soft. The cupcakes were good, but not amazing. However, the carrot cake cupcake was AMAZING! There were other baked goods available, but I always go for the cupcake first. Def worth going back to try some of the cookies, sticky buns, and cakes.
(4)Sam L.
Looking to satiate a carving for carrot cake, I entered the night kitchen cafe and bakery. It's a very small and cosy space with a row of glass cases which contain adorable cakes and desserts. I got a slice of carrot cake with a cappuccino and took a seat near the register. The cappuccino was milky and perfect. Its the best I've had in Philadelphia. The cake wasn't mind blowing but a great version of traditional carrot cake. The super stars here are the ingredients. You can taste the quality and freshness of them! They use local milk in their cappuccinos! I left feeling warm and bubbly, the feeling you get when you eat good natural food.
(5)Tom M.
Night Kitchen makes really tasty cakes, cupcakes, baked good etc. If you are vegan though you are essentially out of luck. Center City is loaded with great options for Vegans. I'm hoping that mindset travels out to Chestnut Hill and specifically Night Kitchen soon. One thing I still enjoy there is the iced coffee. They freeze coffee into these large cubes. You then pour coffee over them. Great idea to give you cold coffee that is not watered down!
(4)Melanie D.
Well, whaddya know -- a friend of mine began working here, and as such I've had many more opportunities to try everything and every bit of it is super yummy. Seriously. Scones savory and sweet, cakes, tarts, cookies, pies, breakfast burrito, all sort of chocolate things . . . I have to confess that I call my friend all the time now, just to see if she needs a ride home from work. I can't really comment on the service since my friend is always awesome to me, but the transactions I've witnessed have been completely professional, and my friend has great respect for her co-workers, if that tells you anything.
(4)Jennifer C.
Ordered my wedding cake from The Night Kitchen. Their cake is overall tasty which is why we selected them and I'll give them 2 stars instead of one. They assured me they'd get all the details I wanted for the cake design, but they failed horribly. It's as if they didn't read my email at all. I also tried calling to speak with the person in charge of my cake but she couldn't be bothered with taking my calls. The people who picked up the phone assured me that she knows what she's doing and has done wedding cakes many times before. I should've went to Bredenbeck Bakery up the block. Their service is so much nicer and they obviously care about their customers. Lesson learned. Sorry Night Kitchen, you guys are talented but need to step up your service.
(2)Leah H.
What a cozy, welcoming little spot! My first encounter with The Night Kitchen was early on a Saturday morning... Cars were parked along the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open at 8am. That spoke volumes to me and I wasn't disappointed! My muffins and pastries were warm, fresh out of the oven, and to-die-for delicious.
(4)Valentino G.
I am so amazed at what this bakery can make with their cakes! My mom has bought birthday cakes from here and I have also bought a cake here for my girlfriends birthday. I sent them a picture of hello kitty and they made the exact cake I asked for red velvet and butter cream and it came out just as amazing as it sounded! I will always use this bakery for their epic cakes for my family and special birthdays
(5)Sam B.
Kind, attentive, and helpful staff, some interesting treats like s'mores bars, salted caramel bar, and rocky road cupcake.
(4)Hilary P.
5 stars for the red velvet cake cupcakes. 4 stars for the enormous snickerdoodle cookies and the beautiful cakes in the window. 3 stars for the vanilla cupcakes (and their bland icing) and cheesecake tarts. 2 stars for charging $3.50 for a single cupcake. Mathematically, it all works out to 4 stars because of the sheer number of red velvet cupcakes I have consumed and will consume from here. They are that delicious.
(4)Andi S.
I went in and was in line behind another lady who was treated with disdain by the employee, it was so awful, that I almost went somewhere else to eat. She was merely asking questions and was polite. I stayed anyhow as I was very hungry. I ordered the 'Nova', which was severely lacking in flavor. For $9.75 I could have stayed home, prepared the same thing and it would have been delicious. I didn't complain because the lady behind the counter had already been incredibly rude to the person before me. Another time, I thought I;d give them the benefit of the doubt and I called in to order. Not only did they refuse to take my order but the lady I spoke with acted as though she was terribly inconvenienced and annoyed that I was asking about this. She told me that I would have to come in to order, and I explained to her that my lunch break is only 30 minutes long. I asked her how long it takes to make a sandwich and she said "ten minutes minimum" So told her that this is the reason why I need to order before I arrive. Mind you, I was even offering to PAY for my order before arriving. I was ready to give her my credit card number. She agressively said "I already TOLD YOU NO"
(1)Lori P.
The night kitchen is amazing. From their jumble cookies to their apple cake it's all super delicious. Probably.my favorite is the chocolate praline cake, wow it's so yummy. The people that work there are really friendly and the owner is just great. I love their outdoor seating when the weather is good.
(4)Chris S.
I missed the pre-order deadline for Thanksgiving, but picket up a pumpkin cheese cake day before Thanksgiving no problem. Amazing since everything is made from scratch! Definitely the best desert there a dinner, can't wait to actually plan for next year and get a chocolate pecan pie! Sooooooooooooo good!!!
(5)Michael S.
I used to be a loyal Bredenbeck's customer until I tried this place. Just about everything I have tried is good. The chocolate and carrot cupcakes are a given for best around; but their other desserts are good too. The bread pudding, the cakes, the cookies; uhhhhhh, dieters stay away.
(5)Monique C.
Night Kitchen was A OK. I purchased a father's day carrot cake from the bakery last month. It was small for its $28 price tag but pretty moist and good. My son enjoyed his cupcake as well. Both were not the best we've ever had but Night Kitchen earns the additional star because my parents are still raving about the cake. Service was nice enough; the young lady who helped me with the cake was friendly and the only one to greet us (there were 3 people at the counter). Overall, I am unsure if we'll return, as there are other better (and cheaper) bakeries in the city.
(4)James S.
Great little bakery here in Chestnut Hill. From the cakes, to the cupcakes, to the cheesecakes, cookies, and danishes. This place has all you could want in the way of sweet treats. Great place if you just want to drop in and grab a snack or even a cake for a small gathering of friends. If you have a little time on your hands and want something special you can sit down with their cake designers and create something all your own. My fiance had my "The Office" themed cake designed here for my birthday and it was a big hit at my party. I posted a picture for you to check out. In things that are available every day, I have a few favorites. For a small treat, the cupcake sized cheesecake is amazing and its only a buck. If you're in for breakfast or brunch time, the Strata is incredible. So much flavor and huge chunks of bacon, you can't go wrong. My all time favorite has to be the praline cake with hazelnut buttercream. This is seriously the best tasting cake I've ever tasted. I will get it again. They've expanded their business recently so there is more than enough room for you to drop by, get some pastries and a coffee or tea and sit and relax. If you're in the area and craving something sweet, give this a try.
(4)Jennifer M.
I just LOVE this place. I love the cafe. It's the perfect place to meet friends for lunch in Chestnut HIll. I love to take my daughter there to sit and talk and enjoy some sweet treats. Some of my favorite treats include: Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes and Coconut Bars. The Night Kitchen Bakery makes the most beautiful cakes for any occasion. The bakers are so talented it's shocking. My friend ordered a cake that looked like Sponge Bob. And another friend ordered a cake that looked exactly like Elmo. If you are celebrating anything I would recommend a cake from this bakery!
(5)Warren P.
Just stopped by again to get cookies to bring to a party and was reminded why I love the Night Kitchen Bakery. Not only is everything ridiculously tasty (try the almond macaroons), but they're just super nice people. So...tasty desserts, friendly folks, and La Colombe coffee. How can you go wrong?
(5)Mallory S.
My favorite time to visit The Night Kitchen is after working a night shift when all I want is the comfort of good food and a warm cup of coffee. My favorite item on their Cafe Menu is their strata with bacon and cheddar. It never disappoints and paired with the side salad it is a very satisfying meal. I've also had some of their cupcakes which are very very rich and sweet but sooo good if that's what you're craving...and I also recently had their chocolate chip shortbread cookies which were perfection! If your looking for a sweet treat, a good cup of coffee, or a yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch definitely try The Night Kitchen!
(4)Kelly S.
Night's kitchen has great cupcakes and beautifully designed cakes. I bought a custom designed birthday cake for my boyfriend. We had just moved to Philadelphia from San Diego and I wanted a cake that had elements of both cities. The pastry chef's and decorators were great to work with and really saw my vision. The cake I got was great with so much detail. It was moist and very tasty. It was very expensive ($86 for an 8 inch round) but it was a work of art! I will be going back to this neighborhood bakery!
(4)Ray H.
Nice place, busy lunch crowd with a very pleasant wait staff. I came in for a pick me up on what started out to be a stressful day. You know the kind of day I mean... Fight with the spouse, then work, dispute with vendor over return policy then overpaid for shipping at UPS! Needless to say the trip to a bakery was well worth my piece of mind. The salted caramel was heaven & immediately restored the balance to my life... Suddenly all was right with the world! I also got a vanilla buttercream cupcake for later. The cupcake was ok, not nearly as delightful as the caramel was. But the entire package deserves a four star rating in my book.
(4)Karen F.
Peri at Night Kitchen bakery did our (gorgeous) 3 tiered wedding cake in 2008. It was beautiful to look at and 2 of the 3 tiers were delicious. The top tier was white cake with Lemon curd and it was slightly dry, but the middle tier (carrot cake no raisins) and bottom tier (Moist deep chocolate cake with chocolate mousse) were both scrumptious. The cakes here are made with love and attention to detail. I recommend them highly.
(4)Jamie R.
New favorite! They expanded in size and menu. From the service to the quality of food and the atmosphere-so great! Also, if you are looking for a delicious challah this is your place. They add a little whole wheat so it's not completely traditional but I love it!
(4)K. A. N. A. K.
We always get the flourless chocolate cupcake and the lemon curd cupcake. We are endeavoring to make this THE bakery from which my boyfriend's family gets birthday cake (to replace the "institutional" bakery up the street with the dry and old-tasting cake). I even ordered my boyfriend's parents anniversary cake from here; it was delicious--chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream frosting--and intimately beautiful.
(5)Barbara H.
I've patronized the Night Kitchen for many years and have always loved everything I've bought there. Until this time. I bought a lovely looking cherry tart for $22, an average Night Kitchen price. Usually things are worth every penny you spend, but this time the tart was all crust with hardly any cherry filling. I was SO disappointed. I will no longer assume that everything sold there is top quality. So sorry.
(2)Morgan H.
My favorite is the sour cream coffee cake. A little pricey but think of it this way. Items are so rich that a little goes a long way. Chocolate pecan tart tastes wonderful as well. As does the chocolate flourless cake. I find the cookies average, the bars and brownies slightly above average.
(4)Susanne J.
This review is for the recent batch of cupcakes I had from The Night Kitchen. I was really disappointed with them, or mostly the icing. I hope it was just a fluke, but the icing was terrible! It was like a little rosette of lard on top of a not-so-moist, crumbly cake. Waaaay too much butter and way too little whipping. I didn't even finish the whole cake because of the terribly cloying taste. Also, the cakes are tiny in comparison for their cost. Now when I go to TNK, I stick to their cookies.
(2)Maureen M.
We ordered two cakes here for a graduation party. My brother's cake was 2 stacked books while my stepsister's cake was a two tiered cake with a nursing theme to it. Both cakes were custom cakes and about $200 a piece. However each cake fed about 50 people and they were delicious! The cakes were moist and the icing was just the right amount of sweet. The fondant was nice and smooth and the fondant decorations looked great.
(4)Ellen G.
I ordered two birthday cakes two months ago, carrot cake and chocolate with raspberry filling. Best cakes we ever had. Everyone loved them. Old and young. Pumpkin pie @ thanksgiving was a disappointment . Crust was thick and tasteless. Filling was ok but had no spice it looked nice but I've had better from the grocer's freezer.
(4)John R.
I simply love this place. When I worked in the city, I would purposely go out of my way when driving home just to try something new. Their lemon bars and brownies are to die for.
(4)Rachel W.
I had heard such great things about Night Kitchen on Yelp that I could not wait to go... I was expecting the best baked goods I had ever eaten. While everything I had was certainly good, it just did not measure up to expectations. It was no worse nor better than Starbucks, I'd say.
(2)BethandGus H.
Guess what? No cats allowed at this cake shop, so there goes one star. What kind of cake shop that makes three tier cakes at a three tier price doesn't have a box that fits a tall order? I'll tell you....this cake shop. Luckily, our cake survived the drive without getting battered. We wanted a receipt to prove, that yes, candy bows really do cost $60. The icing on the cake, NO receipt available, but we were allowed to take a picture with our iPhones, thank GOD for technology!!! The cake tasted just like cake, but not far from a tastykake. Next time, we'll stop at the CVS across the street, load up some boxes of krimpets, stack em high...then head back over to the Night Kitchen for a candy bow. YUMMY & CLASSY!!!!!!!!
(2)Leather T.
Got the infamous Lemon Curd for my mom's birthday ( her favorite). Still so damn good it's ridiculous. Even the non cake eaters tore it up. Pretty expensive, though - the reason for the 4 stars. I can only afford it once a year!
(4)Jessica T.
The best bakery ever!!! OK I'm a little biased because my sister works there, but I've been getting amazing birthday cakes there since high school, way before she got there. Their mocha mousse cake is the best, I drool for it regularly. The moistest (is that a word?) chocolate cake, layered with chocolate mousse, and covered with the mocha (but more chocolatey) icing. Amazing. Brownies and flourless chocolate torte that are more like fudge and could cause serious damage if you were to throw a piece at someone's head...not that you'd do that, because you'd be too busy eating.
(5)Darcy G.
You have to try the s'more like cupcakes. I can't remember what they are called, but they have the best cloud (like custard shape) of a chocolate shell filled with white cream. Man, they are goooooood. Lemon bars and pecan bars are great too, though I'm not a fan of either of those usually.
(4)lena n.
I found night kitchen online when it was voted best of 2000 something, and we were trying to look for a cake that can do some sort of design for my friends dads bday, something musical. And when ordering here, the price was really high and the design for what we wanted was reallllyyy dissapointed because it was not what we had anticipated at all. My friends dad had a huge party and nobody really ate the cake and I think it wasn't all that tastey either, it just tasted different. So I decided to still try again with something different and I ordered the cakes that looks like a box with the bow and robbin and that cost about $60 each because its all fondant. I also ordered a very small circular box with robbin looking one and that was a bit cheaper than the sqaure one. And I had one a vanilla with buttercream and the other with chocolate and everybody loved them! the design and all because we bought it for 2 bdays and we had a gathering at a restaurant so everybody was really amazed how they look and it was very delicious. Then I ordered another regular plain cake from them for a bday dinner that was very last minute and it costed about $22 and everybody really loved it as well! They couldnt do fondants because they needed a week in advance, but I would always go back here for cakes in the future. I know i was dissapointed the first time, but they are the only bakery I know that can do fondant and designery cakes and they do it good, and it's not too sweet like the supermarket cakes. I always love their sushi made cake out of fondant, i always hoped somebody would buy it for me!! lol. And they accept cc over the phone which is pretty neat! :)
(4)Suzann F.
We happened to stumble upon this super quaint bakery when we were heading up to Chestnut Hill. I had always heard good things about The Night Kitchen but I've never had the opportunity to stop in. Well, I'm really glad we stopped! I didn't realize that it was not just a bakery but a sit down cafe as well. We tried several items but what really stood out was the key lime pudding (yes, pudding!). It was sweet, but tart and had a nice meringue topping. The lemon squares were also so delicious! Just the right touch of tartness. We teamed our treats with coffee, which was delicious and so inexpensive compared to other coffee places. Before we left, we ordered a carrot cake to take home. I cannot even describe how delicious this was! Moist and rich with the most amazing frosting. I will dream about this cake until the next time I can stop at The Night Kitchen and get another one. All in all, I loved everything we had and will definitely return. Maybe next time I'll come for brunch or lunch so I can try more of their food. You should definitely go. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Ritu K.
Why is it so difficult to find a decent bakery in the Philly area? My expectations were not high for this place especially after trying their cookies- every single cookie tasted like shortbread... The cakes however are to die for!! I ordered a chocolate cake with rasberry jam for a bday and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist cake with just the right amount of ganache frosting and rasberry jam. Truly delicious! 5+ stars for the cakes but I give it a four, since the cookies were disappointing. Highly highly recommend the cakes!
(4)Holly H.
I found this place when I was on a mad search from a Groomscake and this place is delicious. The tasting was great, and we got to try a bunch of items. Our guess' still ask where we got the cake, and the boy is still complaining that the cake was gone before he got a piece. They also did a 2 tiered bridal shower cake for a shower I was hosting, and then the wedding cake since the bride loved it so much. Her family recently stopped me at a FUNERAL to tell me again how great the cake was - now that's a sign of a good cake, that it gets you out of mourning! For my birthday this year, the boy skipped the cake and went with the chocolate cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting and OMG - we had 20 people at my house and the moment people picked up the cupcakes, the room went completely silent as people were munching (some mmmmmhmmmms could be heard).
(5)Anne B.
We wandered here after dinner one day and I was blown away! This cute neighborhood bakery had several unique touches, including coffee ice cubes for iced coffee and a large selection of small pastries, that made it stand out from the ordinary. Staff was patient and friendly as we gazed through the glass and changed our minds multiple times. Bathroom is immaculate. The only downside? It closes at 7.
(5)Linda M.
I live near Chestnut Hill, so just from the look of the Night Kitchen's cakes, I would have booked them for my wedding cake if I was getting married in the area. Just recently, I finally got to try an NK Cake. My friend ordered a lemon curd birthday cake. OMG! This was one of the best cakes I've ever, ever had. I can't even explain how freakin' good this was. Then, she had a bday party for her boyfriend and ordered another cake. I'm not that into chocolate cake, so the taste wasn't there for me, but the design was amazing. The party was a movie them. I'll attach a photo here if I can! The reason I'm giving them 4 stars not 5 is because their prices are really high.
(4)Melissa M.
Their salted caramel bars are to die for. And everything else I've ever had here is amazing as well! PB&J cupcakes, raspberry scones, peach cinnamon buns, challah bread, etc. Yum!
(5)Janine J.
Great coffee. Lattes are expertly crafted. Their iced coffee is delicious and unique- they give you coffee ice cubes and you self-serve the hot coffee over it. I was skeptical when I first got the cup of ice cubes. I hate when I ask for iced coffee and the place pours hot coffee over ice. But Night Kitchen's is different. The coffee ice cubes really work their magic. And because of this way of making iced coffee, you can also get decaf which is great for me. Try the yogurt parfait. It's delicious. The granola is not skimpy and has pecans. The pastries are also delicious. You really can't go wrong there!
(5)Shabooboo R.
The Night Kitchen used to be my go to bakery, but over the last couple of years some things have gotten on my nerves. First off, when I would want a larger order called in for breakfast Danishes to bring in for work. When I would call in at maybe 12 noon the day before to make an order I'd want to pick up at 8:30 the next morning, they would tell me that I should have called earlier in the morning because they could only guarantee my order could be ready if I called 24 hours in advance. I just don't get that. That just came off like they didn't need the business. The other part that would turn me off is that they would charge me extra by the piece if I wanted the larger Danishes cut in quarters. Finally, I stopped calling those orders in. I've always been a fan of their lemon curd cake and the chocolate cake with the hazelnuts, but I'm not so keen on the buttercream parts of those cakes. This was my go to spot for birthday cakes, but I even turned off of that lately because of the proportion of buttercream to actual cake. I attached a photo of a piece of my last piece of chocolate cake I got to go. That was a major disappointment considering that I usually just scape off half the buttercream before I eat it. In this last piece of "cake", it seemed more than half the cake was buttercream. By the way, it's not just me who is not a fan of so much buttercream on the little bit of cake. I notice the whole family leaving behind most of that stuff.
(2)Gia M.
I found Night Kitchen on a hunt for an early breakfast on my day off. I was initially worried that the only food would be pastries and cakes, because this is a bakery, too. However, I was pleased to discover a small menu of sandwiches and breakfast burritos, in addition to a copious amount of scones and muffins. Happily, my large coffee cost less than $2, and for a La Colombe brew to boot! JJ got an iced coffee and I was really excited to see that they had frozen coffee into cubes so that when you grabbed your hot coffee, you didn't get a watered down drink. We both decided to get a grilled cheese sandwich, which came with mozzarella and goat cheese ($5--for $7, you can upgrade to the 'extra special' grilled cheese, which has caramelized onions and spinach). The sandwiches were served panini style, and came with a side salad or fruit. I liked that you can choose what bread you want, what side you want, and also choose what dressing comes on top of your salad. Night Kitchen also makes custom cakes for special occasions and will schedule a private consultation to discuss ideas, sizes, and cake types. I saw someone come in for their tasting--she got to look through a binder of options before talking one-on-one with one of the bakers.
(4)Jared J.
Oh you know just a quaint little bakery in the heart of Mount Airy! The Night Kitchen offers appropriate pricing, lunch options, and friendly service to boot. Additionally, the decor is pretty snazzy and may remind you of a country kitchen. For those of you planning a big party or wedding The Night Kitchen offers cake tastings before the big purchase! May I recommeced the extra special grilled cheese chocked full of many cheeses and onions to boot. Their side salad that comes with sandwiches is quaint and the Gorgonzola balsamic dressing is lovely. Their portions aren't huge, but the quality is there. Finally, try an iced coffee, the ice cubes are made out of coffee too!
(4)Steven C.
Night Kitchen made a beautiful custom cake for me based on photos I sent and a detailed discussion in advance with Amy who was wonderful. I wanted a cake for my friend's 50th birthday surprise celebration during our trip to Ocean City, NJ. They incorporated all the elements we discussed, including ocean, beach sand, shells, boardwalk, Brown's Donuts(!), and a special photo I had taken of the emblem on the 9th Street Pier. So wonderful. Thank you!
(5)Rachel A.
Loved loved loved this spot. I decided to take a stroll and try out this cute little cafe. I was not disappointed. I had the strata and my cousin had the grilled cheese. Both were fantastic. Yes I tried both. Don't judge me! My cousin also got me a lemon cupcake for my bday. It was fabulous. One of my favorite things I had was the iced coffee. I have never seen ice cubes made with coffee. You then add the hot coffee over the cubes. It's brilliant! My iced coffee never got watery. Such a great idea b It's a bit tiny but the staff is friendly and I like the outside table. I will definitely be back.
(5)Rose D.
UPDATE: after posting this review, Amy, the owner, called me directly and expressed concern about the service we received. She asked for an opportunity to show us how their customer service usually is and offered us a discount. We did not cancel our appointment and after a really pleasant and delicious tasting experience (the mocha cake with the raspberry filling, omg) we did decide to book with them. We really appreciated their prompt attention to our issue and, as I said in the previous review, their cakes really are delicious. Tried their cake at a food festival and it was delicious. I'm getting married and I wanted to get some sheet cakes from them for the wedding. I called ahead to set up a tasting, and they told me that wouldn't be necessary, and that if I showed up at the bakery at least 30 minutes before close, I'd be able to taste the cakes I wanted to taste. So I left work early, drove an hour across town in rush hour traffic, arrived an hour before close, and they told me they were out of samples, but I could schedule a formal tasting. WHICH IS WHY I CALLED AHEAD 3 WEEKS AGO. There is absolutely no excuse for that. To add insult to injury, they took 20 minutes to get someone to come up from the back and pencil us in. I will be canceling my tasting appointment. I'm not doing business with anyone who has so little regard for my time.
(4)Erin B.
Our favorite spot for local dessert. We are particularly obsessed with the carrot and red velvet cupcakes. The cinnamon buns are also delish! Our child's pediatrician is directly across the street ... Even though he isn't even one yet, I've already made the momxecutive decision that all of his pediatrician appointments will be followed by a trip to the Night kitchen!
(5)Aimee A.
As I sit here eating a piece of our wedding cake from last weekend (3 tiers of carrot cake with cream cheese filling, yellow cake with lemon curd filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling PLUS a flourless chocolate (insanely delicious) groom's cake as my husband is wheat intolerant), I am compelled to write my first review on Yelp ever. Night Kitchen makes the most delectable and beautiful cakes. So moist and rich and delicious.. After the cake cutting when I had my first bite fed to me, (okay, don't tell) I sort of wanted to grab some cake and champagne and go hole ourselves in for a while just eating the cake-- is that so wrong?! They have their tasting appointment and cupcakes, ordering protocol down to a science-- we appreciated their professionalism, communication and artistry. Though on the higher end of cake pricing spectrum, definitely well worth it. We indubitably recommend Night Kitchen Bakery to everyone seeking both a beautiful to eye and delicious to the taste cake for your wedding!
(4)andrea f.
This is a small bakery specializing in pastries (no breads here). My favorite is the lemon curd cake, which is moist and full of lemony flavor. Their chocolate cake is rich; they have a variety of cupcakes--white with chocolate frosting, moist carrot, chocolate and lemon--in addition to a variety of cookies, tarts and sweet rolls. The bakery is in a little shop with wood floors. There are one or two tables, so if you want to sit down and savor your cookies along with a cup of coffee, you can.
(4)Kate M.
The cupcakes here get me so excited, they make me blush. Literally. The woman behind the counter pointed it out to me. While sampling a variety of cupcakes to determine the city's best, we got rocky road cupcakes, flourless chocolate cupcakes, and their lemon cupcakes. Also tried a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, or something equally as awesome. The cookie and flourless cupcake were amazing. I thought the Rocky road (the description of which made me blush) was pretty good; my one friend still dreams of them. The lemon? Meh. Anyway, go check it out, and bring me one of those pumpkin cookies if they still have them.
(4)Sarah M.
Wonderful food, delicious desserts, great atmosphere, great service, and they make a great effort to be Green. One of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
(5)Ben D.
The Night Kitchen has amazing pastries and cakes. I'm not going to compare it to sex, but let's just say I need a cigarette right after having a slice of their chocolate-mocha cake. The place itself is very unassuming, and looks like it could use a little upkeep. That's just to hide the true deliciousness of their deserts inside. My favorite is the chocolate chip shortbread, mostly because I ate it as a kid, and it brings back the memories. Price wise, it is pretty expensive compared to PathMark or Bredenbecks, but the value of having cakes so delicious made with such high quality ingredients justifies the cost. When someone at a party bites into their chocolate-peanut butter cake and says "Oh my god!" really loudly, you know that it was worth every penny.
(5)Mikonora R.
Great deserts! I have never gotten cake there but I like pastries!
(5)jahari m.
Ok I'm a chocoholic and This place feeds my addiction. The mocha mousse cake is better than anything in the city. Don't even try to offer another place's desserts as an option. They won't measure up!!!!
(5)Stacy K.
Oh, I love The Night Kitchen! Their baked goods are divine! They have a great variety of treats - cupcakes, brownies, cookie bars and the like. It's definitely a place worth stopping when shopping in Chestnut Hill.
(4)Kimberly P.
The Night Kitchen Bakery has been a Chestnut Hill staple for the past twenty years. They use the most quality ingredients to bake up some of the most amazing cakes and pastries. And, rumor has it that they also cater as well.
(4)Cuocere G.
Far and away the best bakery around. The scones are spectacular. As is the lemon curd cake. Such a cute little authentic local bakery.
(5)Matt S.
Great cupcakes. Even better cakes. Got a great custom cake made there. A pretty expensive cake but pretty elaborate and pretty big. Cake boss quality if you ask me!
(5)RB B.
This review is for their customer service only. I have not tasted their cakes. While planning our wedding, we decided to try this place out as a possible vendor for our cake. My mom called to make an appointment. First thing they pointed out was that we had to give them our credit card number, and if we didn't show up for our appointment or cancel within a certain amount of time, we would be charged $25. Second thing they pointed out was that only 3 people could attend the tasting. My mom made the appointment anyway. My fiance and I were surely going to attend, and both of my parents, who were helping to make all decisions, and most importantly, writing the check, were surely going to attend. That's 4 people. I told my mom to call them back, and that this was a make-it-or-break-it thing for me. She called them back. They wouldn't budge. So my mom said we would like to cancel. All of a sudden, they said if it's make it or break it, they would make an exception. Gee, how big of them. It wasn't like we were bringing our entire wedding party...just the bride and groom and one set of parents. At this point, I already had a sour taste in my mouth. Then comes the Thursday before our Saturday appointment, and Hurricane Schwartz is predicting the worst snow storm of the year, 2 feet of snow on the way! My mom called and asked what they were planning to do about their Saturday appointments. They told her they were still on. So my mom asked if she could cancel. Their response was that since it was just in the nick of time, 48 hours, she could cancel without them charging the $25. We canceled. And our wedding cake is coming from a bakery, practically Night Kitchen's neighbor, where the customer service was impeccable and all the staff so eager to help, no deposit for an appointment, and very accommodating when we had to change the appointment due to a major blizzard.
(1)James G.
This place is great. Their cakes are out of this world -worth every penny. Sometimes the staff (maybe the older lady who is the owner actually) can be a little lacking on their customer service, but the cakes are GREAT!!!!
(5)M P.
While the taste of the baked goods from The Night Kitchen is generally very good, we had a lousy experience with them recently. We ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a disappointment. It was tasty, but sloppily decorated (crudely cut out shapes with details scribbled in marker). The cake was decorated like the book The Hungry Caterpillar, but had carrots, grapes and other random foods on it that are not part of the book. You'd think you'd at least know what to put on the cake! It was also quite small for the number of people it was supposed to serve. The staff also gave us a hard time about adding a single vanilla cupcake to the order a few days before the event. The cake was overpriced for the appearance and the staff wasn't polite.
(2)diane v.
SO I purchased my Daughter's sweet sixteen cake from here, and I have my likes and dislikes on this bakery. The cake was alil highly priced, but it was beautiful !!!It was a two layer cake with fondant. The bottom layer was yellow cake with chocolate chip and butter cream, I amongst all my guest at my daughters party were very upset with it, it was very dry. Now the second layer I did cut and taste, and that was chocolate with butter cream, now that layer was delicious, but no one wanted to taste that layer after their disappointment with the bottom layer!!! Their not consistent with their batters, I just feel for the price of the cake it should of melted in my mouth and I was dissatisfied with it eating and tasting wise, but for appearance they did a GREAT JOB !! I probably won't be buying another cake form here, because I would worry if it is gone to taste good !!! As for my Daughter she loved the appearance but wouldn't even eat the cake after having tasted the first piece , I wound up trashing it !!!
(2)Andi S.
I went in and was in line behind another lady who was treated with disdain by the employee, it was so awful, that I almost went somewhere else to eat. She was merely asking questions and was polite. I stayed anyhow as I was very hungry. I ordered the 'Nova', which was severely lacking in flavor. For $9.75 I could have stayed home, prepared the same thing and it would have been delicious. I didn't complain because the lady behind the counter had already been incredibly rude to the person before me. Another time, I thought I;d give them the benefit of the doubt and I called in to order. Not only did they refuse to take my order but the lady I spoke with acted as though she was terribly inconvenienced and annoyed that I was asking about this. She told me that I would have to come in to order, and I explained to her that my lunch break is only 30 minutes long. I asked her how long it takes to make a sandwich and she said "ten minutes minimum" So told her that this is the reason why I need to order before I arrive. Mind you, I was even offering to PAY for my order before arriving. I was ready to give her my credit card number. She agressively said "I already TOLD YOU NO"
(1)Lori P.
The night kitchen is amazing. From their jumble cookies to their apple cake it's all super delicious. Probably.my favorite is the chocolate praline cake, wow it's so yummy. The people that work there are really friendly and the owner is just great. I love their outdoor seating when the weather is good.
(4)Chris S.
I missed the pre-order deadline for Thanksgiving, but picket up a pumpkin cheese cake day before Thanksgiving no problem. Amazing since everything is made from scratch! Definitely the best desert there a dinner, can't wait to actually plan for next year and get a chocolate pecan pie! Sooooooooooooo good!!!
(5)Michael S.
I used to be a loyal Bredenbeck's customer until I tried this place. Just about everything I have tried is good. The chocolate and carrot cupcakes are a given for best around; but their other desserts are good too. The bread pudding, the cakes, the cookies; uhhhhhh, dieters stay away.
(5)Monique C.
Night Kitchen was A OK. I purchased a father's day carrot cake from the bakery last month. It was small for its $28 price tag but pretty moist and good. My son enjoyed his cupcake as well. Both were not the best we've ever had but Night Kitchen earns the additional star because my parents are still raving about the cake. Service was nice enough; the young lady who helped me with the cake was friendly and the only one to greet us (there were 3 people at the counter). Overall, I am unsure if we'll return, as there are other better (and cheaper) bakeries in the city.
(4)Ben D.
The Night Kitchen has amazing pastries and cakes. I'm not going to compare it to sex, but let's just say I need a cigarette right after having a slice of their chocolate-mocha cake. The place itself is very unassuming, and looks like it could use a little upkeep. That's just to hide the true deliciousness of their deserts inside. My favorite is the chocolate chip shortbread, mostly because I ate it as a kid, and it brings back the memories. Price wise, it is pretty expensive compared to PathMark or Bredenbecks, but the value of having cakes so delicious made with such high quality ingredients justifies the cost. When someone at a party bites into their chocolate-peanut butter cake and says "Oh my god!" really loudly, you know that it was worth every penny.
(5)Matt S.
Great cupcakes. Even better cakes. Got a great custom cake made there. A pretty expensive cake but pretty elaborate and pretty big. Cake boss quality if you ask me!
(5)Mikonora R.
Great deserts! I have never gotten cake there but I like pastries!
(5)jahari m.
Ok I'm a chocoholic and This place feeds my addiction. The mocha mousse cake is better than anything in the city. Don't even try to offer another place's desserts as an option. They won't measure up!!!!
(5)Karen F.
Peri at Night Kitchen bakery did our (gorgeous) 3 tiered wedding cake in 2008. It was beautiful to look at and 2 of the 3 tiers were delicious. The top tier was white cake with Lemon curd and it was slightly dry, but the middle tier (carrot cake no raisins) and bottom tier (Moist deep chocolate cake with chocolate mousse) were both scrumptious. The cakes here are made with love and attention to detail. I recommend them highly.
(4)Jamie R.
New favorite! They expanded in size and menu. From the service to the quality of food and the atmosphere-so great! Also, if you are looking for a delicious challah this is your place. They add a little whole wheat so it's not completely traditional but I love it!
(4)K. A. N. A. K.
We always get the flourless chocolate cupcake and the lemon curd cupcake. We are endeavoring to make this THE bakery from which my boyfriend's family gets birthday cake (to replace the "institutional" bakery up the street with the dry and old-tasting cake). I even ordered my boyfriend's parents anniversary cake from here; it was delicious--chocolate cake, raspberry filling and buttercream frosting--and intimately beautiful.
(5)Aimee A.
As I sit here eating a piece of our wedding cake from last weekend (3 tiers of carrot cake with cream cheese filling, yellow cake with lemon curd filling, and chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling PLUS a flourless chocolate (insanely delicious) groom's cake as my husband is wheat intolerant), I am compelled to write my first review on Yelp ever. Night Kitchen makes the most delectable and beautiful cakes. So moist and rich and delicious.. After the cake cutting when I had my first bite fed to me, (okay, don't tell) I sort of wanted to grab some cake and champagne and go hole ourselves in for a while just eating the cake-- is that so wrong?! They have their tasting appointment and cupcakes, ordering protocol down to a science-- we appreciated their professionalism, communication and artistry. Though on the higher end of cake pricing spectrum, definitely well worth it. We indubitably recommend Night Kitchen Bakery to everyone seeking both a beautiful to eye and delicious to the taste cake for your wedding!
(4)lena n.
I found night kitchen online when it was voted best of 2000 something, and we were trying to look for a cake that can do some sort of design for my friends dads bday, something musical. And when ordering here, the price was really high and the design for what we wanted was reallllyyy dissapointed because it was not what we had anticipated at all. My friends dad had a huge party and nobody really ate the cake and I think it wasn't all that tastey either, it just tasted different. So I decided to still try again with something different and I ordered the cakes that looks like a box with the bow and robbin and that cost about $60 each because its all fondant. I also ordered a very small circular box with robbin looking one and that was a bit cheaper than the sqaure one. And I had one a vanilla with buttercream and the other with chocolate and everybody loved them! the design and all because we bought it for 2 bdays and we had a gathering at a restaurant so everybody was really amazed how they look and it was very delicious. Then I ordered another regular plain cake from them for a bday dinner that was very last minute and it costed about $22 and everybody really loved it as well! They couldnt do fondants because they needed a week in advance, but I would always go back here for cakes in the future. I know i was dissapointed the first time, but they are the only bakery I know that can do fondant and designery cakes and they do it good, and it's not too sweet like the supermarket cakes. I always love their sushi made cake out of fondant, i always hoped somebody would buy it for me!! lol. And they accept cc over the phone which is pretty neat! :)
(4)Suzann F.
We happened to stumble upon this super quaint bakery when we were heading up to Chestnut Hill. I had always heard good things about The Night Kitchen but I've never had the opportunity to stop in. Well, I'm really glad we stopped! I didn't realize that it was not just a bakery but a sit down cafe as well. We tried several items but what really stood out was the key lime pudding (yes, pudding!). It was sweet, but tart and had a nice meringue topping. The lemon squares were also so delicious! Just the right touch of tartness. We teamed our treats with coffee, which was delicious and so inexpensive compared to other coffee places. Before we left, we ordered a carrot cake to take home. I cannot even describe how delicious this was! Moist and rich with the most amazing frosting. I will dream about this cake until the next time I can stop at The Night Kitchen and get another one. All in all, I loved everything we had and will definitely return. Maybe next time I'll come for brunch or lunch so I can try more of their food. You should definitely go. You won't be disappointed!
(5)Ritu K.
Why is it so difficult to find a decent bakery in the Philly area? My expectations were not high for this place especially after trying their cookies- every single cookie tasted like shortbread... The cakes however are to die for!! I ordered a chocolate cake with rasberry jam for a bday and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly moist cake with just the right amount of ganache frosting and rasberry jam. Truly delicious! 5+ stars for the cakes but I give it a four, since the cookies were disappointing. Highly highly recommend the cakes!
(4)Holly H.
I found this place when I was on a mad search from a Groomscake and this place is delicious. The tasting was great, and we got to try a bunch of items. Our guess' still ask where we got the cake, and the boy is still complaining that the cake was gone before he got a piece. They also did a 2 tiered bridal shower cake for a shower I was hosting, and then the wedding cake since the bride loved it so much. Her family recently stopped me at a FUNERAL to tell me again how great the cake was - now that's a sign of a good cake, that it gets you out of mourning! For my birthday this year, the boy skipped the cake and went with the chocolate cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla buttercream frosting and OMG - we had 20 people at my house and the moment people picked up the cupcakes, the room went completely silent as people were munching (some mmmmmhmmmms could be heard).
(5)Anne B.
We wandered here after dinner one day and I was blown away! This cute neighborhood bakery had several unique touches, including coffee ice cubes for iced coffee and a large selection of small pastries, that made it stand out from the ordinary. Staff was patient and friendly as we gazed through the glass and changed our minds multiple times. Bathroom is immaculate. The only downside? It closes at 7.
(5)Erin B.
Our favorite spot for local dessert. We are particularly obsessed with the carrot and red velvet cupcakes. The cinnamon buns are also delish! Our child's pediatrician is directly across the street ... Even though he isn't even one yet, I've already made the momxecutive decision that all of his pediatrician appointments will be followed by a trip to the Night kitchen!
(5)diane v.
SO I purchased my Daughter's sweet sixteen cake from here, and I have my likes and dislikes on this bakery. The cake was alil highly priced, but it was beautiful !!!It was a two layer cake with fondant. The bottom layer was yellow cake with chocolate chip and butter cream, I amongst all my guest at my daughters party were very upset with it, it was very dry. Now the second layer I did cut and taste, and that was chocolate with butter cream, now that layer was delicious, but no one wanted to taste that layer after their disappointment with the bottom layer!!! Their not consistent with their batters, I just feel for the price of the cake it should of melted in my mouth and I was dissatisfied with it eating and tasting wise, but for appearance they did a GREAT JOB !! I probably won't be buying another cake form here, because I would worry if it is gone to taste good !!! As for my Daughter she loved the appearance but wouldn't even eat the cake after having tasted the first piece , I wound up trashing it !!!
(2)RB B.
This review is for their customer service only. I have not tasted their cakes. While planning our wedding, we decided to try this place out as a possible vendor for our cake. My mom called to make an appointment. First thing they pointed out was that we had to give them our credit card number, and if we didn't show up for our appointment or cancel within a certain amount of time, we would be charged $25. Second thing they pointed out was that only 3 people could attend the tasting. My mom made the appointment anyway. My fiance and I were surely going to attend, and both of my parents, who were helping to make all decisions, and most importantly, writing the check, were surely going to attend. That's 4 people. I told my mom to call them back, and that this was a make-it-or-break-it thing for me. She called them back. They wouldn't budge. So my mom said we would like to cancel. All of a sudden, they said if it's make it or break it, they would make an exception. Gee, how big of them. It wasn't like we were bringing our entire wedding party...just the bride and groom and one set of parents. At this point, I already had a sour taste in my mouth. Then comes the Thursday before our Saturday appointment, and Hurricane Schwartz is predicting the worst snow storm of the year, 2 feet of snow on the way! My mom called and asked what they were planning to do about their Saturday appointments. They told her they were still on. So my mom asked if she could cancel. Their response was that since it was just in the nick of time, 48 hours, she could cancel without them charging the $25. We canceled. And our wedding cake is coming from a bakery, practically Night Kitchen's neighbor, where the customer service was impeccable and all the staff so eager to help, no deposit for an appointment, and very accommodating when we had to change the appointment due to a major blizzard.
(1)James G.
This place is great. Their cakes are out of this world -worth every penny. Sometimes the staff (maybe the older lady who is the owner actually) can be a little lacking on their customer service, but the cakes are GREAT!!!!
(5)M P.
While the taste of the baked goods from The Night Kitchen is generally very good, we had a lousy experience with them recently. We ordered a cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a disappointment. It was tasty, but sloppily decorated (crudely cut out shapes with details scribbled in marker). The cake was decorated like the book The Hungry Caterpillar, but had carrots, grapes and other random foods on it that are not part of the book. You'd think you'd at least know what to put on the cake! It was also quite small for the number of people it was supposed to serve. The staff also gave us a hard time about adding a single vanilla cupcake to the order a few days before the event. The cake was overpriced for the appearance and the staff wasn't polite.
(2)Nicole M.
Stopped in today on a recommendation. My service was prompt and friendly - the woman behind the counter took the time to review all the toppings on their gourmet pizza, and made sure to let me know it would take 8 minutes to heat it up. A-ok, since I was in no rush. So a slice and a cup of their iced coffee. I was a little confused when she passed me a cup full of frozen-coffee cubes, but in less than the time it took for me to receive my heated slice, I figured out that liquid coffee was available at the self serve station (clearly i needed the caffeine) with the rest of the coffee dressings. My slice came out and the barista?/waitress? offered me utensils and a napkin then left me to enjoy. The space was very comfortable (cushioned benches!) and several groups of women were there chatting and having lunch. I refilled my beautiful undiluted coffee to go and will definitely be stopping in again next time I'm in the neighborhood to try something sweet.
(5)Leah H.
What a cozy, welcoming little spot! My first encounter with The Night Kitchen was early on a Saturday morning... Cars were parked along the sidewalk waiting for the doors to open at 8am. That spoke volumes to me and I wasn't disappointed! My muffins and pastries were warm, fresh out of the oven, and to-die-for delicious.
(4)Dominique S.
I've walked past this bakery so many time going to Staples Office Store. So I finally decided to check it out. First Impressions: When facing the store to the right is the entrance to the bakery where the display cases of baked goods are located. On the left through the glass window, to can see examples of the wedding cakes they make, as well as the bakers working and decorating cakes. Awesome! Once inside the bakery offers seating for you to enjoy your baked good, coffee and/or sandwich. Cupcakes: Decided to try a few cupcakes. Purchased a red velvet, carrot cake, 2 cheesecake cupcakes, and a plain vanilla. The cupcakes were moist and super soft. The cupcakes were good, but not amazing. However, the carrot cake cupcake was AMAZING! There were other baked goods available, but I always go for the cupcake first. Def worth going back to try some of the cookies, sticky buns, and cakes.
(4)Sam L.
Looking to satiate a carving for carrot cake, I entered the night kitchen cafe and bakery. It's a very small and cosy space with a row of glass cases which contain adorable cakes and desserts. I got a slice of carrot cake with a cappuccino and took a seat near the register. The cappuccino was milky and perfect. Its the best I've had in Philadelphia. The cake wasn't mind blowing but a great version of traditional carrot cake. The super stars here are the ingredients. You can taste the quality and freshness of them! They use local milk in their cappuccinos! I left feeling warm and bubbly, the feeling you get when you eat good natural food.
(5)Tom M.
Night Kitchen makes really tasty cakes, cupcakes, baked good etc. If you are vegan though you are essentially out of luck. Center City is loaded with great options for Vegans. I'm hoping that mindset travels out to Chestnut Hill and specifically Night Kitchen soon. One thing I still enjoy there is the iced coffee. They freeze coffee into these large cubes. You then pour coffee over them. Great idea to give you cold coffee that is not watered down!
(4)Melanie D.
Well, whaddya know -- a friend of mine began working here, and as such I've had many more opportunities to try everything and every bit of it is super yummy. Seriously. Scones savory and sweet, cakes, tarts, cookies, pies, breakfast burrito, all sort of chocolate things . . . I have to confess that I call my friend all the time now, just to see if she needs a ride home from work. I can't really comment on the service since my friend is always awesome to me, but the transactions I've witnessed have been completely professional, and my friend has great respect for her co-workers, if that tells you anything.
(4)Jennifer C.
Ordered my wedding cake from The Night Kitchen. Their cake is overall tasty which is why we selected them and I'll give them 2 stars instead of one. They assured me they'd get all the details I wanted for the cake design, but they failed horribly. It's as if they didn't read my email at all. I also tried calling to speak with the person in charge of my cake but she couldn't be bothered with taking my calls. The people who picked up the phone assured me that she knows what she's doing and has done wedding cakes many times before. I should've went to Bredenbeck Bakery up the block. Their service is so much nicer and they obviously care about their customers. Lesson learned. Sorry Night Kitchen, you guys are talented but need to step up your service.
(2)Valentino G.
I am so amazed at what this bakery can make with their cakes! My mom has bought birthday cakes from here and I have also bought a cake here for my girlfriends birthday. I sent them a picture of hello kitty and they made the exact cake I asked for red velvet and butter cream and it came out just as amazing as it sounded! I will always use this bakery for their epic cakes for my family and special birthdays
(5)Janine J.
Great coffee. Lattes are expertly crafted. Their iced coffee is delicious and unique- they give you coffee ice cubes and you self-serve the hot coffee over it. I was skeptical when I first got the cup of ice cubes. I hate when I ask for iced coffee and the place pours hot coffee over ice. But Night Kitchen's is different. The coffee ice cubes really work their magic. And because of this way of making iced coffee, you can also get decaf which is great for me. Try the yogurt parfait. It's delicious. The granola is not skimpy and has pecans. The pastries are also delicious. You really can't go wrong there!
(5)Shabooboo R.
The Night Kitchen used to be my go to bakery, but over the last couple of years some things have gotten on my nerves. First off, when I would want a larger order called in for breakfast Danishes to bring in for work. When I would call in at maybe 12 noon the day before to make an order I'd want to pick up at 8:30 the next morning, they would tell me that I should have called earlier in the morning because they could only guarantee my order could be ready if I called 24 hours in advance. I just don't get that. That just came off like they didn't need the business. The other part that would turn me off is that they would charge me extra by the piece if I wanted the larger Danishes cut in quarters. Finally, I stopped calling those orders in. I've always been a fan of their lemon curd cake and the chocolate cake with the hazelnuts, but I'm not so keen on the buttercream parts of those cakes. This was my go to spot for birthday cakes, but I even turned off of that lately because of the proportion of buttercream to actual cake. I attached a photo of a piece of my last piece of chocolate cake I got to go. That was a major disappointment considering that I usually just scape off half the buttercream before I eat it. In this last piece of "cake", it seemed more than half the cake was buttercream. By the way, it's not just me who is not a fan of so much buttercream on the little bit of cake. I notice the whole family leaving behind most of that stuff.
(2)Cuocere G.
Far and away the best bakery around. The scones are spectacular. As is the lemon curd cake. Such a cute little authentic local bakery.
(5)Stacy K.
Oh, I love The Night Kitchen! Their baked goods are divine! They have a great variety of treats - cupcakes, brownies, cookie bars and the like. It's definitely a place worth stopping when shopping in Chestnut Hill.
(4)andrea f.
This is a small bakery specializing in pastries (no breads here). My favorite is the lemon curd cake, which is moist and full of lemony flavor. Their chocolate cake is rich; they have a variety of cupcakes--white with chocolate frosting, moist carrot, chocolate and lemon--in addition to a variety of cookies, tarts and sweet rolls. The bakery is in a little shop with wood floors. There are one or two tables, so if you want to sit down and savor your cookies along with a cup of coffee, you can.
(4)Kate M.
The cupcakes here get me so excited, they make me blush. Literally. The woman behind the counter pointed it out to me. While sampling a variety of cupcakes to determine the city's best, we got rocky road cupcakes, flourless chocolate cupcakes, and their lemon cupcakes. Also tried a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, or something equally as awesome. The cookie and flourless cupcake were amazing. I thought the Rocky road (the description of which made me blush) was pretty good; my one friend still dreams of them. The lemon? Meh. Anyway, go check it out, and bring me one of those pumpkin cookies if they still have them.
(4)Sarah M.
Wonderful food, delicious desserts, great atmosphere, great service, and they make a great effort to be Green. One of my favorite places in Philadelphia.
(5)Gia M.
I found Night Kitchen on a hunt for an early breakfast on my day off. I was initially worried that the only food would be pastries and cakes, because this is a bakery, too. However, I was pleased to discover a small menu of sandwiches and breakfast burritos, in addition to a copious amount of scones and muffins. Happily, my large coffee cost less than $2, and for a La Colombe brew to boot! JJ got an iced coffee and I was really excited to see that they had frozen coffee into cubes so that when you grabbed your hot coffee, you didn't get a watered down drink. We both decided to get a grilled cheese sandwich, which came with mozzarella and goat cheese ($5--for $7, you can upgrade to the 'extra special' grilled cheese, which has caramelized onions and spinach). The sandwiches were served panini style, and came with a side salad or fruit. I liked that you can choose what bread you want, what side you want, and also choose what dressing comes on top of your salad. Night Kitchen also makes custom cakes for special occasions and will schedule a private consultation to discuss ideas, sizes, and cake types. I saw someone come in for their tasting--she got to look through a binder of options before talking one-on-one with one of the bakers.
(4)Jared J.
Oh you know just a quaint little bakery in the heart of Mount Airy! The Night Kitchen offers appropriate pricing, lunch options, and friendly service to boot. Additionally, the decor is pretty snazzy and may remind you of a country kitchen. For those of you planning a big party or wedding The Night Kitchen offers cake tastings before the big purchase! May I recommeced the extra special grilled cheese chocked full of many cheeses and onions to boot. Their side salad that comes with sandwiches is quaint and the Gorgonzola balsamic dressing is lovely. Their portions aren't huge, but the quality is there. Finally, try an iced coffee, the ice cubes are made out of coffee too!
(4)Steven C.
Night Kitchen made a beautiful custom cake for me based on photos I sent and a detailed discussion in advance with Amy who was wonderful. I wanted a cake for my friend's 50th birthday surprise celebration during our trip to Ocean City, NJ. They incorporated all the elements we discussed, including ocean, beach sand, shells, boardwalk, Brown's Donuts(!), and a special photo I had taken of the emblem on the 9th Street Pier. So wonderful. Thank you!
(5)Rachel A.
Loved loved loved this spot. I decided to take a stroll and try out this cute little cafe. I was not disappointed. I had the strata and my cousin had the grilled cheese. Both were fantastic. Yes I tried both. Don't judge me! My cousin also got me a lemon cupcake for my bday. It was fabulous. One of my favorite things I had was the iced coffee. I have never seen ice cubes made with coffee. You then add the hot coffee over the cubes. It's brilliant! My iced coffee never got watery. Such a great idea b It's a bit tiny but the staff is friendly and I like the outside table. I will definitely be back.
(5)Rose D.
UPDATE: after posting this review, Amy, the owner, called me directly and expressed concern about the service we received. She asked for an opportunity to show us how their customer service usually is and offered us a discount. We did not cancel our appointment and after a really pleasant and delicious tasting experience (the mocha cake with the raspberry filling, omg) we did decide to book with them. We really appreciated their prompt attention to our issue and, as I said in the previous review, their cakes really are delicious. Tried their cake at a food festival and it was delicious. I'm getting married and I wanted to get some sheet cakes from them for the wedding. I called ahead to set up a tasting, and they told me that wouldn't be necessary, and that if I showed up at the bakery at least 30 minutes before close, I'd be able to taste the cakes I wanted to taste. So I left work early, drove an hour across town in rush hour traffic, arrived an hour before close, and they told me they were out of samples, but I could schedule a formal tasting. WHICH IS WHY I CALLED AHEAD 3 WEEKS AGO. There is absolutely no excuse for that. To add insult to injury, they took 20 minutes to get someone to come up from the back and pencil us in. I will be canceling my tasting appointment. I'm not doing business with anyone who has so little regard for my time.
(4)Sam B.
Kind, attentive, and helpful staff, some interesting treats like s'mores bars, salted caramel bar, and rocky road cupcake.
(4)Hilary P.
5 stars for the red velvet cake cupcakes. 4 stars for the enormous snickerdoodle cookies and the beautiful cakes in the window. 3 stars for the vanilla cupcakes (and their bland icing) and cheesecake tarts. 2 stars for charging $3.50 for a single cupcake. Mathematically, it all works out to 4 stars because of the sheer number of red velvet cupcakes I have consumed and will consume from here. They are that delicious.
(4)James S.
Great little bakery here in Chestnut Hill. From the cakes, to the cupcakes, to the cheesecakes, cookies, and danishes. This place has all you could want in the way of sweet treats. Great place if you just want to drop in and grab a snack or even a cake for a small gathering of friends. If you have a little time on your hands and want something special you can sit down with their cake designers and create something all your own. My fiance had my "The Office" themed cake designed here for my birthday and it was a big hit at my party. I posted a picture for you to check out. In things that are available every day, I have a few favorites. For a small treat, the cupcake sized cheesecake is amazing and its only a buck. If you're in for breakfast or brunch time, the Strata is incredible. So much flavor and huge chunks of bacon, you can't go wrong. My all time favorite has to be the praline cake with hazelnut buttercream. This is seriously the best tasting cake I've ever tasted. I will get it again. They've expanded their business recently so there is more than enough room for you to drop by, get some pastries and a coffee or tea and sit and relax. If you're in the area and craving something sweet, give this a try.
(4)Jennifer M.
I just LOVE this place. I love the cafe. It's the perfect place to meet friends for lunch in Chestnut HIll. I love to take my daughter there to sit and talk and enjoy some sweet treats. Some of my favorite treats include: Chocolate Cake, Carrot Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes and Coconut Bars. The Night Kitchen Bakery makes the most beautiful cakes for any occasion. The bakers are so talented it's shocking. My friend ordered a cake that looked like Sponge Bob. And another friend ordered a cake that looked exactly like Elmo. If you are celebrating anything I would recommend a cake from this bakery!
(5)Kelly S.
Night's kitchen has great cupcakes and beautifully designed cakes. I bought a custom designed birthday cake for my boyfriend. We had just moved to Philadelphia from San Diego and I wanted a cake that had elements of both cities. The pastry chef's and decorators were great to work with and really saw my vision. The cake I got was great with so much detail. It was moist and very tasty. It was very expensive ($86 for an 8 inch round) but it was a work of art! I will be going back to this neighborhood bakery!
(4)Warren P.
Just stopped by again to get cookies to bring to a party and was reminded why I love the Night Kitchen Bakery. Not only is everything ridiculously tasty (try the almond macaroons), but they're just super nice people. So...tasty desserts, friendly folks, and La Colombe coffee. How can you go wrong?
(5)Mallory S.
My favorite time to visit The Night Kitchen is after working a night shift when all I want is the comfort of good food and a warm cup of coffee. My favorite item on their Cafe Menu is their strata with bacon and cheddar. It never disappoints and paired with the side salad it is a very satisfying meal. I've also had some of their cupcakes which are very very rich and sweet but sooo good if that's what you're craving...and I also recently had their chocolate chip shortbread cookies which were perfection! If your looking for a sweet treat, a good cup of coffee, or a yummy breakfast/brunch/lunch definitely try The Night Kitchen!
(4)Ray H.
Nice place, busy lunch crowd with a very pleasant wait staff. I came in for a pick me up on what started out to be a stressful day. You know the kind of day I mean... Fight with the spouse, then work, dispute with vendor over return policy then overpaid for shipping at UPS! Needless to say the trip to a bakery was well worth my piece of mind. The salted caramel was heaven & immediately restored the balance to my life... Suddenly all was right with the world! I also got a vanilla buttercream cupcake for later. The cupcake was ok, not nearly as delightful as the caramel was. But the entire package deserves a four star rating in my book.
(4)Barbara H.
I've patronized the Night Kitchen for many years and have always loved everything I've bought there. Until this time. I bought a lovely looking cherry tart for $22, an average Night Kitchen price. Usually things are worth every penny you spend, but this time the tart was all crust with hardly any cherry filling. I was SO disappointed. I will no longer assume that everything sold there is top quality. So sorry.
(2)Morgan H.
My favorite is the sour cream coffee cake. A little pricey but think of it this way. Items are so rich that a little goes a long way. Chocolate pecan tart tastes wonderful as well. As does the chocolate flourless cake. I find the cookies average, the bars and brownies slightly above average.
(4)Susanne J.
This review is for the recent batch of cupcakes I had from The Night Kitchen. I was really disappointed with them, or mostly the icing. I hope it was just a fluke, but the icing was terrible! It was like a little rosette of lard on top of a not-so-moist, crumbly cake. Waaaay too much butter and way too little whipping. I didn't even finish the whole cake because of the terribly cloying taste. Also, the cakes are tiny in comparison for their cost. Now when I go to TNK, I stick to their cookies.
(2)Linda M.
I live near Chestnut Hill, so just from the look of the Night Kitchen's cakes, I would have booked them for my wedding cake if I was getting married in the area. Just recently, I finally got to try an NK Cake. My friend ordered a lemon curd birthday cake. OMG! This was one of the best cakes I've ever, ever had. I can't even explain how freakin' good this was. Then, she had a bday party for her boyfriend and ordered another cake. I'm not that into chocolate cake, so the taste wasn't there for me, but the design was amazing. The party was a movie them. I'll attach a photo here if I can! The reason I'm giving them 4 stars not 5 is because their prices are really high.
(4)Melissa M.
Their salted caramel bars are to die for. And everything else I've ever had here is amazing as well! PB&J cupcakes, raspberry scones, peach cinnamon buns, challah bread, etc. Yum!
(5)Maureen M.
We ordered two cakes here for a graduation party. My brother's cake was 2 stacked books while my stepsister's cake was a two tiered cake with a nursing theme to it. Both cakes were custom cakes and about $200 a piece. However each cake fed about 50 people and they were delicious! The cakes were moist and the icing was just the right amount of sweet. The fondant was nice and smooth and the fondant decorations looked great.
(4)Ellen G.
I ordered two birthday cakes two months ago, carrot cake and chocolate with raspberry filling. Best cakes we ever had. Everyone loved them. Old and young. Pumpkin pie @ thanksgiving was a disappointment . Crust was thick and tasteless. Filling was ok but had no spice it looked nice but I've had better from the grocer's freezer.
(4)John R.
I simply love this place. When I worked in the city, I would purposely go out of my way when driving home just to try something new. Their lemon bars and brownies are to die for.
(4)Rachel W.
I had heard such great things about Night Kitchen on Yelp that I could not wait to go... I was expecting the best baked goods I had ever eaten. While everything I had was certainly good, it just did not measure up to expectations. It was no worse nor better than Starbucks, I'd say.
(2)BethandGus H.
Guess what? No cats allowed at this cake shop, so there goes one star. What kind of cake shop that makes three tier cakes at a three tier price doesn't have a box that fits a tall order? I'll tell you....this cake shop. Luckily, our cake survived the drive without getting battered. We wanted a receipt to prove, that yes, candy bows really do cost $60. The icing on the cake, NO receipt available, but we were allowed to take a picture with our iPhones, thank GOD for technology!!! The cake tasted just like cake, but not far from a tastykake. Next time, we'll stop at the CVS across the street, load up some boxes of krimpets, stack em high...then head back over to the Night Kitchen for a candy bow. YUMMY & CLASSY!!!!!!!!
(2)Leather T.
Got the infamous Lemon Curd for my mom's birthday ( her favorite). Still so damn good it's ridiculous. Even the non cake eaters tore it up. Pretty expensive, though - the reason for the 4 stars. I can only afford it once a year!
(4)Jessica T.
The best bakery ever!!! OK I'm a little biased because my sister works there, but I've been getting amazing birthday cakes there since high school, way before she got there. Their mocha mousse cake is the best, I drool for it regularly. The moistest (is that a word?) chocolate cake, layered with chocolate mousse, and covered with the mocha (but more chocolatey) icing. Amazing. Brownies and flourless chocolate torte that are more like fudge and could cause serious damage if you were to throw a piece at someone's head...not that you'd do that, because you'd be too busy eating.
(5)Darcy G.
You have to try the s'more like cupcakes. I can't remember what they are called, but they have the best cloud (like custard shape) of a chocolate shell filled with white cream. Man, they are goooooood. Lemon bars and pecan bars are great too, though I'm not a fan of either of those usually.
(4)Kimberly P.
The Night Kitchen Bakery has been a Chestnut Hill staple for the past twenty years. They use the most quality ingredients to bake up some of the most amazing cakes and pastries. And, rumor has it that they also cater as well.
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