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Best Bakeries in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This guide turns Trying A Proper Full English Breakfast 🤤 | Stargazy from Jacob Does Philly | Foodie into a practical bakery & cafe map with 2 saved spots around East Passyunk Crossing and South Philadelphia. The mapped places include a bakery stop and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jacob Does Philly | Foodie visited Stargazy to experience a traditional full English breakfast prepared with authentic imported ingredients and housemade sausages. He was particularly impressed by the use of rendered beef and lamb fats to cook the components, noting that the smell and the charred quality of the tomatoes were spectacular. Jacob highlighted the shop as a quintessential one-stop shop for English culinary nostalgia in Philadelphia.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bakery stop or short itinerary in East Passyunk Crossing.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 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
- Mighty Bread Company
Bakery in 1211 Gerritt St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA, South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Hours: Hours available - Stargazy
British Restaurant in 1838 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA, East Passyunk Crossing, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- full English breakfast
- housemade bangers
- black pudding
- fried eggs
- mushrooms and tomatoes fried in beef fat
- Heinz baked beans
- toast with butter
- HP Sauce
Experiences captured
- visited Stargazy in Philadelphia
- interviewed owner and chef Sam Jacobson
- watched the preparation of a traditional full English
- learned about East London pie and mash shops
- discussed the history of the Bedfordshire Clanger
- explored the shop's selection of English groceries
Planning notes for Philadelphia
East Passyunk Crossing is a neighborhood in South Philadelphia bounded by Broad Street to the west, 6th Street to the east, Tasker Street to the north, and Snyder Avenue to the south. The area’s history begins with the Lenape people, whose Southern Unami dialect term *pahsayunk* (meaning "in the valley") provided the name for the diagonal thoroughfare that predates the city's colonial grid. Historically, the neighborhood served as a residential and commercial hub for successive waves of immigrants.
Must-try foods nearby
- Classic Cemita
A hallmark of El Chingón, this Puebla-style sandwich is built on a house-made, sesame-seeded brioche-like bun. - Mother Rucker Burger
Available at River Twice, this legendary dry-aged beef burger is often served as a limited-run addition to their seasonal tasting menus. - Chocolate Halva Babka
The daily signature at Essen Bakery, created by James Beard-nominated pastry chef Tova du Plessis. - Maccheroni alla Mugnaia
A show-stopping traditional dish at Le Virtù, this Abruzzese pasta consists of a single, continuous hand-pulled strand that can reach several feet in length. - The $6 Cheeseburger
Fountain Porter’s legendary no-frills burger has maintained its status as the neighborhood's best value into 2026.
When to go: The best time to visit East Passyunk Crossing is during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to October).
Local tips
- Arrive via the SEPTA Broad Street Line at the Tasker-Morris or Snyder stations to avoid the extremely competitive and strictly enforced street parking.
- Use the Singing Fountain at 11th Street and East Passyunk Avenue as a primary meeting point and a central hub for people-watching with local takeout.
- Read all parking signs carefully, as the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) frequently tickets for expired meters and residential permit violations even late into the evening.
- Explore the side streets off the main avenue to find quieter, long-standing neighborhood delis and bakeries that offer a more traditional South Philly experience.
What travelers are noticing
- Flavors on the Avenue 2026: The neighborhood's massive annual street festival featuring 150+ vendors, live music, and exclusive food pop-ups like the Pizzata Birreria collaboration.
- Sante LLC: A new wine-focused event space and tasting room opening at 1546-1548 East Passyunk Avenue, expanding from its popular private tasting and pop-up roots.
- East Passyunk Jazz Crawl: A neighborhood-wide event in April featuring live jazz performances across ten local restaurants and independent shops.
Extra place context
- Stargazy
Known for: Traditional Beef and Onion Pie. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Traditional Beef and Onion Pie
Official tourism resource
The official site for East Passyunk Avenue, featuring a guide to the neighborhood's independent shops, James Beard-winning restaurants, and local events.
Planning questions
Where did Jacob Does Philly | Foodie eat in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What are the must-try foods in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Creator picks from the video include full English breakfast, housemade bangers, black pudding, fried eggs. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
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.