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5 Best Cake Shops in Philadelphia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 18 cake shops in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A wedding cake, a birthday cake and a slice of pound cake from a neighborhood counter are three different errands. The cake shops in Philadelphia below hold more than 3,300 Google reviews between them, with ratings running from 4.2 to 4.8, so it pays to match the shop to the occasion rather than the star count alone.

Short answer: Stocks Bakery has the most Google reviews here (4.8 from more than 1,600), and reviewers praise its pound cake and buttercake. For custom and wedding cakes, Whipped Bakeshop (4.8 from more than 380 reviews) and The Frosted Fox Cake Shop (4.8 from more than 270) both draw detailed wedding and birthday cake reviews. One reviewer says Stocks' smallest cake was $30, and that it takes cash only.
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Cake Shops Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Stocks Bakery 4.8 ★ 1,603 Pound cake and classic bakery cakes View ›
2 Whipped Bakeshop 4.8 ★ 389 Custom wedding and birthday cakes View ›
3 The Bakeshop on Twentieth 4.6 ★ 480 Pastries and party-size baked goods View ›
4 The Frosted Fox Cake Shop 4.8 ★ 276 Custom cakes in Mt. Airy View ›
5 Tiffany's Bakery 4.2 ★ 599 Cakes, cupcakes and delivery View ›
5 Best Cake Shops in Philadelphia (2026)

A closer look at each shop

Stocks Bakery logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Stocks Bakery

4.81,603 Google reviews

Stocks Bakery is a Philadelphia bakery on East Lehigh Avenue, open Tuesday through Saturday. Its Facebook page, which it uses as its website, describes the business as family owned and operated. Reviewers praise its pound cake and its buttercake, and one couple had their wedding cake made there.

What people praise

  • Reviewers name the pound cake and the buttercake as favorites
  • A wedding customer calls the cake beautiful and delicious and the process easy
  • A returning customer says a cake bought after many years was as good as ever
  • Staff are described as cordial and quick to help

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reports it takes cash only and that the smallest cake available was $30
  • A couple of reviewers wanted more frosting or a more buttery pound cake
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,603 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown88% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most Google reviews on this page and a loyal following for classic cakes. Bring cash and call ahead for anything custom.

Website+1215-634-7344 Directions

2614 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Whipped Bakeshop logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Whipped Bakeshop

4.8389 Google reviews

Whipped Bakeshop is a Philadelphia cake shop on Belgrade Street, listed by Google as a cake shop, bakery and wedding bakery that also makes cookies and cupcakes. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10am to 2pm. Reviewers describe wedding cakes, a birthday cake built from an inspiration photo and custom cat cupcakes.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says a birthday cake looked like the inspiration picture and tasted outstanding
  • A wedding couple praises flexible planning, with the order finalized two weeks before the date
  • Delivery and setup went smoothly, even during a thunderstorm, according to one couple
  • Flavors such as British Berry and Lemon Sunshine earned specific praise

Worth knowing

  • Shop hours are short, Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm, so plan ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume389 · 81st
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice for wedding and custom birthday cakes, with detailed reviews from happy couples. Order well ahead for big dates.

Website+1215-598-5449 Directions

636 Belgrade St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

The Bakeshop on Twentieth logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Bakeshop on Twentieth

4.6480 Google reviews

The Bakeshop on Twentieth is a small bakery and cafe on South 20th Street. Google lists it as a bakery with cake shop, pastry shop, coffee shop and caterer among its types. Reviewers talk mostly about scones, sticky buns, babka and breakfast sandwiches, and one says the shop is the place to pick up treats or a cake for a party.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise the scones, babka and sticky buns
  • Staff are described as helpful and delightful when taking large party orders
  • Breakfast sandwiches are called well priced and delicious

Worth knowing

  • The shop is very small and can get crowded, and one reviewer suggests picking up rather than counting on seating
  • Its reviews mostly cover pastries and sandwiches rather than cakes
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume480 · 86th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pastry stop and an option for party orders. If a decorated custom cake is the goal, the cake-focused shops here are a closer match.

Website+1215-644-9714 Directions

269 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The Frosted Fox Cake Shop logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Frosted Fox Cake Shop

4.8276 Google reviews

The Frosted Fox Cake Shop is a cake shop in Mt. Airy, on Germantown Avenue. Its site says it makes custom cakes and cookies for every occasion, baked daily from scratch in the Northwest Philadelphia shop. Google also lists it as a wedding bakery, and the shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise cakes that looked beautiful and tasted as good
  • Wedding, birthday and groom's cakes all appear in glowing reviews
  • A customer on a one-week deadline received a beautiful cake that traveled well
  • Staff explain storage and serving, and one carried a cake to a customer's car

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sunday and Monday
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume276 · 64th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-rated custom cake studio with consistent praise for communication and flavor. Book early for weddings, and call about rush orders.

Website Book now+1267-900-5453 Directions

6511 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119

Tiffany's Bakery logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tiffany's Bakery

4.2599 Google reviews

Tiffany's Bakery is a Philadelphia bakery with a shop on Arch Street, and reviewers mention a Manayunk shop as well. Its site offers cakes, cupcakes, donuts and cookies, a build-your-own birthday cake tool, edible photo printing, gluten-free options and delivery. It also lists wedding and event cakes, and shows 8-inch specialty cakes at prices from $80 to $110.

What people praise

  • One reviewer praised courteous counter staff when picking up a box of cookies
  • One reviewer has bought its classic strawberry shortcake for years
  • The site offers custom cake design, photo cakes and gluten-free options

Worth knowing

  • Several reviewers left low ratings, citing a dry cupcake, online prices above in-store prices and a cake they found bland
  • Shelf life can be short: one reviewer was told a cake is best eaten within 24 hours, so ask when you order
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume599 · 92nd
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The lowest rating on this page at 4.2, although more than 590 reviews show it has plenty of fans. Check the shelf life and any online price difference when you order.

Website Book now+1844-225-3329 Directions

801 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Behind the numbers

Rating is each shop’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many people have rated it, set against the other shops on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from more than 1,600 people carries more than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently reviews are still arriving. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What cakes cost at these shops

Cake prices depend on size, flavor, tiers and decoration, and most of these shops don’t publish a full price list. The figures below come from Tiffany’s Bakery’s own site and from individual reviewers, not from a citywide average, so ask each shop for a written quote.

JobTypical price
8-inch specialty cakes on Tiffany’s Bakery’s site$80 to $110
Smallest cake at Stocks Bakery, per one reviewer$30
Strawberry shortcake at Tiffany’s Bakery, per one reviewer$49

Figures come from Tiffany’s Bakery’s own site and from individual Google reviewers of Tiffany’s Bakery and Stocks Bakery, so treat them as examples rather than citywide averages. Ask each shop for its own written quote.

Cake shops across Philadelphia

These shops are in Philadelphia, on East Lehigh Avenue, Belgrade Street, South 20th Street, Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy and Arch Street. Looking for a cake shop near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions.

Questions to ask when ordering a cake

  • How far ahead do I need to order a custom or wedding cake?
  • Do you take cards, or is it cash only?
  • How long will the cake stay fresh once it’s home?
  • Do you deliver and set up, and is there a fee?
  • Can you work from an inspiration photo?

Frequently asked questions

Which Philadelphia cake shops make custom wedding cakes?

Whipped Bakeshop and The Frosted Fox Cake Shop both have wedding cake reviews, and Google lists each as a wedding bakery. A Stocks Bakery reviewer also had a wedding cake made there, and Tiffany’s Bakery’s site lists wedding and event cakes.

Does Stocks Bakery take cards?

One reviewer reports it is cash only, so bring cash or call ahead to confirm.

Can I order a custom cake on short notice?

One Frosted Fox customer received a cake in under a week, and a Whipped Bakeshop couple finalized a wedding cake two weeks before the date. Availability varies by season, so call early.

Picking a shop

Stocks Bakery is the safe default for classic cakes on sheer review volume, while Whipped Bakeshop and The Frosted Fox are the names to call for custom and wedding cakes. Confirm payment method and shelf life before you order.

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