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Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania From Jeremy Jacobowitz | Varedelo
This guide turns 10 MUST EAT Restaurants in Philadelphia (food guide) | Jeremy Jacobowitz from Jeremy Jacobowitz into a practical bakery & cafe map with 14 saved spots around North Philadelphia, Center City West, and Olde Kensington. The mapped places include a bakery stop, a restaurant stop, and a bagel shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jeremy Jacobowitz considers Philadelphia the most underrated food city in America due to its creative depth beyond just cheese steaks. His highlight was visiting the new restaurant Saffar to finally try the honey butter ho cake with smoked trout salad and caviar. He was also particularly impressed by the high-quality ingredients and soft sesame rolls at Shay's Steaks.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in North Philadelphia.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 14 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Percy Diner & Bar
Diner in 1700 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - Dancerobot
Japanese Restaurant in 1710 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA, Center City West, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - Middle Child Clubhouse
American Restaurant in 1232 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122, USA, Olde Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Drunk Crab
Seafood Restaurant in 425 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA, Olde Kensington, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Wilt’s Chocolate Smothered Berries
Dessert Shop in 1136 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA, Center City East, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - Federal Donuts & Chicken Center City
Donut Shop in 1909 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA, Center City West, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - The Bagel Place
Bagel Shop in 404 Queen St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, Queen Village, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Gilda
Cafe in 300 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - The Kettle Black
Bakery in 631 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Shays Steaks and More
Restaurant in 1526 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA, Center City West, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - SA CAFE and Lounge
Restaurant in 48 Garrett Rd, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082, USA, Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Man of the house 215
Plumber in 5850 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA, North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - 2 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- Prime rib cheese steak with Cooper sharp cheese
- Cheese steak quesadilla with red garlic jalapeno seasoning
- Tashi Bowl with tuna, caviar, and uni
- Beef skewers grilled over coconut charcoal
- Mong cutlet with fish sauce caramel
- Spicy crab gravy noodles
- Honey butter ho cake with smoked trout salad
Experiences captured
- Drove two hours from New York City to Philadelphia
- Visited Shay's Steaks for a high-end cheese steak
- Walked back to the hotel to digest
- Rode the SEPTA subway system
- Dined at Saffar, a Cambodian-influenced sister restaurant to Kalaya
- Filmed food content for social media
Planning notes for Philadelphia
Philadelphia contains a concentration of historical sites within Independence National Historical Park. Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, exhibits Georgian architecture and was constructed between 1732 and 1748. The Liberty Bell, commissioned in 1751 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, was recast locally in 1753 by John Pass and John Stow.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cheesesteak
The most iconic food in Philadelphia, consisting of thinly sliced ribeye steak, or sometimes top round, cooked on a griddle and served on a long, crusty Italian roll. - Roast Pork Sandwich
Often cited by locals as the 'true' signature sandwich of Philadelphia, this Italian-American specialty rivals the cheesesteak in reputation. - Hoagie
The Philadelphia name for what is known elsewhere as a submarine sandwich, grinder, or hero. - Philly Soft Pretzel
A dense, chewy, and slightly salty soft pretzel, a staple of Southeast Pennsylvania street food. - Water Ice (Wooder Ice)
A frozen dessert that is a local summertime institution, often pronounced 'wooder ice.
When to go: The best times to visit Philadelphia are during the spring (March to May) and fall (September to November).
Local tips
- Rely on the highly walkable City Center and public transit like SEPTA, as driving and finding parking are often difficult and costly.
- Always call the restaurant immediately if you are running late or need to cancel, as no-call/no-shows are considered very poor dining etiquette.
- Protect your valuables by being aware of your surroundings and keeping items like phones and wallets secured in zipped inside pockets, especially in crowded tourist areas.
What travelers are noticing
- America's 250th Anniversary (Semiquincentennial), a year-long citywide celebration that includes the expanded Wawa Welcome America festival and the '52 Weeks of Firsts' neighborhood programming.
- Hosting six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Lincoln Financial Field, including a Round of 16 match on the Fourth of July.
- The opening of Calder Gardens, a new art-and-landscape destination on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway dedicated to the works of American sculptor Alexander Calder.
Extra place context
- Dancerobot
A new and trendy Rittenhouse Square Izakaya from James Beard nominee Jesse Ito, known for its high-energy, neon-dotted atmosphere.
food - Federal Donuts
A highly successful local chain specializing in a simple but perfect menu: cake-style donuts, fried chicken, and coffee.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from 10 MUST EAT Restaurants in Philadelphia (food guide) | Jeremy Jacobowitz, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this bakery & cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.