Posted in Philadelphia January 12, 2018 by Kim Magaraci

The Best Little Bakeshop In America Is Right Here In Philadelphia

Philadelphia is a city known for its bakeries, and it takes a lot to stand out from the crowd. We have hundred year old bakeshops serving cannoli to die for, and bakeries who throw parties in the long lines during the Christmas season, so when a tiny South Philly bakeshop starts to gain attention from the local press, it’s time to investigate and find out what makes it so good. The Sweet Life, located on South Street, holds up to the test, and just one bite of their perfect banana pudding proves that it’s the best bakeshop in Philadelphia

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The Sweet Life Bakeshop is located at 740 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147.

This little family-run bakery has been creating some of the best sweets in the city for years.

They feature creative cupcakes with fruit in the frosting - a small detail that earned them the title of "Best Cupcake in Philadelphia" by CBS Philly.

Their delicious, made-from-scratch cookies are better than any you've ever tried.

And their mouthwatering pound cake is perfection!

But what they're most famous for is their perfect banana puddings.

Try it in as many variations as you can. You'll be coming back for more!

The Sweet Life also makes some of the prettiest cakes you'll ever see.

But that's no secret - if you want them to make a cake for your occasion, get planning! They book over a month in advance.

All it takes is one bite of the Sweet Life's pastries, cupcakes, carrot cakes, or banana puddings to understand why this is the best little bakeshop in America.

This tiny, unassuming bakery will truly make a lifelong customer out of anyone who samples their delicious baked goods. In a city with an extensive bakery history, that’s impressive! The shop is typically open Tuesday through Sunday, but their January hours are:

Thursday & Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM
Friday & Saturday: 12 PM – 9 PM

If these photos don’t have your mouth watering yet, tantalize your taste buds by checking out their sweet-as-can-be Instagram page here.

Have you satisfied your sweet tooth at The Sweet Life? What tasty treat did you try while you were there? We always love taste-testing the goodies here! Share your favorites in the comments below.

Address: 740 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147