Philly Food Explore 🍰 I Tried These 5 Hidden Gem Dessert Spots for Yo

After posting so many Philly food reviews, I realized I’ve never shared dessert spots — so here’s a big roundup 📖, all honest reviews! (PS: I have high standards for desserts — can’t be too sweet 😅) 🇫🇷 J’aime French Bakery Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Stumbled upon this French patisserie while walking. Tried their Napoleon and brownie 🍫 — possibly the best cakes I’ve ever had! The Napoleon cream was light and rich, not overly sweet. The brownie was even more impressive — like raw chocolate in the middle, super smooth. Highly recommend ✨. 🥐 Essen Bakery Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Corner bakery in South Philly, famous for their chocolate croissant and cinnamon bun. The croissant is crispy outside, fluffy inside, with strong chocolate flavor — loved it! The cinnamon bun was just okay — too sweet for me 😅. 🇮🇹 Isgro Pastries Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Opened in 1904 — a Philly icon for Italian pastries. I tried tiramisu, Ricotta strawberry cheesecake, and Cannoli — no misses! The Cannoli (their signature) has a crispy shell and creamy filling. The cheesecake is rich, topped with glazed strawberries for a sweet-tangy balance. Tiramisu cream was a bit over-whipped — gets heavy. 🍰 Cake and Joe Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 Specializes in French mousse cakes — each looks gorgeous. I tried passion fruit and Oreo mousse. Oreo is always good; passion fruit was uniquely tangy. The mousse texture was a bit dry, but the cafe vibe is nice — worth a visit. 🧀 Oui Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Small dessert shop in Old City — cheesecake is their star, with various flavors and cheese styles. Cheesecake lovers, don’t miss it! 📌 Tip: Some close early — check Google Maps before going! #PhillyEats #Philly #PhillyLife #HiddenGemDesserts #StudyInUSA #FoodExplore 🍮🍫✨