Best Pastries in Blue Bell

"For cupcakes piled high with swirls of pillowy icing, check out Sweet Box, which is posting a new menu each morning to Instagram and Facebook. Treat yourself to a single cupcake, or place an order for four, six, or 12. All boxes can be customized to contain the flavors of your choice (think chocolate peanut butter and strawberries and champagne)."

"Because you can’t really bring a whole tube of Pillsbury slice-and-bake out in public, there’s local bakery Sweet Box’s edible cookie dough – no eggs, so it’s safe!. – packaged in small portable cups that fit inconspicuously inside your hoodie pocket."

"Washington Square West Perhaps better known for the cupcakes, Sweet Box in Washington Square West makes great donuts that are too-often overlooked. Baked, not fried, the donuts don't hinge on being overly sweet but still nail the sugar-laden treat."

"America’s favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Order your Dunkin’ faves ahead of time with the Dunkin’ mobile app for a fast grab and go experience."

"Ordered 6 donuts, the lady repeated my order back to me perfectly. Seemed like a long wait to the window and only got 2 out of 6 donuts right."

"Whoever said man cannot live by bread alone obviously never had the good fortune to live close to one of the three Corropolese locations-two in Montco, one in Berks. As a bonus, the stromboli, tomato pies, cannoli and fruit pies are awesome as well."

"If you have leftover space in your stomach after inhaling a roast pork sandwich from Porco’s, the sandwich shop next door to Small Oven Pastry Shop (both owned by chef Chad Durkin), there are more than enough treats to fulfill your post-pork sweet fix. Precious petit fours, chai cinnamon buns, and and a “cannoli 2.0” with a baked cinnamon shell are all on the menu to entice visitors to the popular Graduate Hospital hot spot. View this post on Instagram"

"Go for an assorted pastry boxes or choose among a menu of single delights, like chai cinnamon buns and cookie sandwiches. Attached to Porco’s on Washington Avenue, the cafe is offering pickup (order online) and delivery."

"The Mayfair Bakery is a family-run bakery serving the Philadelphia area since 1965. Their affordable and custom wedding cakes are known all over for their flavors and artistry. Choose from one of their previous elegant designs, or let Paul and Kathy craft for you a custom wedding cake that goes perfectly with your wedding day celebration and is a crowd-pleaser at the reception."

"Ncholas Elmi’s latest project, a spirited French-influenced American brasserie in Old City, pairs the Top Chef winner with David Frank and Stephen Simons, the minds behind local hotspots like Cantina Los Caballitos, Dos Segundos, Royal Tavern and Royal Izakaya. A selection of raw-bar offerings and house-made charcuterie complement snacks and larger dishes, all graced with Elmi’s signature French touch. The two-floor, leather-and-wood dining room is warmed by a fireplace, making it a cozy, welcoming atmosphere to share a few plates, a couple of cocktails or a bottle of vino from the massive wine list."

"Restaurants French Old City. Check out Nick Elmi’s Old City debut for a selection of raw-bar offerings, house-made charcuterie and beautifully presented larger dishes—all graced with the Top Chef winner’s signature French touch. The bi-level leather-and-wood dining room is warmed by a fireplace, making it the ideal place to share a few plates, a couple of cocktails and a bottle from the wine list that features natural notes."

"It was the home of future first lady Dolley Madison and her first husband, John Todd. The house is furnished to look as if the family still resided there, and includes many 18th century antiques. When the site is open, timed entry tickets are required."

"Before the shutdown, the full bar and karaoke rooms were part of the draw at Fuji Mountain, but it’s still hard to beat this Rittenhouse spot for sheer selection, with plenty of options for those who don’t want sushi too. Order pickup or delivery online. View this post on Instagram"

"Fuji Mountain is a fun place to party and enjoy some fine sushi and other Japanese delights. The sushi rolls have endearing names such as “holiday” and “delight,” and the staff is ..."

"Hop across the river to the Camden Children’s Garden, where you’ll find all kinds of hands-on activities geared toward children. There are rides, a train, a dino garden, and plenty of workshops to teach kids about gardening and nature. View this post on Instagram"