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    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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    • Croissant

      “While the standard croissant nails the balance of buttery sweetness, we also love the double chocolate version stuffed with chocolate mousse.”

      The Infatuation
    • Jammy egg and pepper croissant

      “transforming freshly milled flour and sugar and seasonal produce into laminated pastries like jammy egg and pepper croissants, orange cardamom morning buns and quince Danish.”

      The New York Times
    • Canelés

      “By 2022, Riddell had converted the space into a full-fledged bakery selling viennoiserie, as well as delicate canelés, cookies made with three types of ginger, and beautiful lemon tarts capped with torched meringue.”

      The New York Times

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    1901 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia
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    Open now, until 3 PM

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday Not listed
    • Wednesday 8 AM to 3 PM
    • Thursday 8 AM to 3 PM
    • Friday 8 AM to 3 PM
    • Saturday Today 8 AM to 3 PM
    • Sunday 8 AM to 3 PM
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