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The Best Bakeries in Philadelphia

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The best bakeries in Philadelphia, according to the experts: The Infatuation, Eater, and James Beard Awards have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Machine Shop comes out on top.

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Majdal Bakery and Beiler’s Doughnuts hold the next two places. James Beard Awards shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Eater next.

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  1. Rank 1. Machine Shop

    French Bakery

    The car lift and air pump are still there, which gives this French bakery in a former auto body shop a particular kind of credibility. The laminated pastries are serious, the canelés are delicate, and the seasonal produce finds its way into croissants and Danish that justify the line. A James Beard semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery, it has also landed on The New York Times' list of the best bakeries in the country.

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    Address
    821 Dudley St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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  2. Rank 2. Majdal Bakery

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    Address
    618 S Fifth St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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  3. Rank 3. Beiler’s Doughnuts

    Pennsylvania-Dutch Bakery

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    Address
    51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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    Closed now, opens Wed 8 AM

    Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM

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  4. Rank 4. Mighty Bread Company

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    Address
    1211 Gerritt St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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    Closed today, opens Wed 8 AM

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  5. Rank 5. Isgro Pastries

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    Address
    1009 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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    Closed now, opens Wed 8 AM

    Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM

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  6. Rank 6. Denise's Delicacies

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    Address
    2916 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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