If you think you perfected the art of sourdough during the pandemic, think again. John Goncher bakes the perfect loaf, with a sturdy crust that gives way to an airy, chewy and tangy interior with every bite. You can try Wild Yeast for yourself by subscribing to his bread share for a weekly delivery, or try to snag some sourdough at the Media farmers’ market. But get there early — he sells out fast. Read More »
Is it a surprise that the longtime baker for Vetri Cucina makes the best bread in the city? No. Is it worth the trip to the Fairmount or Ambler farmers’ markets for McWilliams’s cloudlike challah, focaccia, and rustic sourdough loaves? Absolutely. Read More »
This East Passyunk micro-bakery’s three-cheese sourdough – made with parmesan, romano and asiago – will carry your bacon-and-gruyère straight to the Grilled Cheese Hall of Fame. Read More »
1211 Gerritt St, Philadelphia, PA | 215-778-3520 | Website
Every afternoon, Noord’s longtime chef de cuisine, Jonnathan Yacashin, bakes big, hulking boules of tangy rye and buttery milk bread. And every night, you’ll get a big, hulking bowl of it, served grilled, with a hefty smack of garlic butter on the side, completely free of charge. Read More »
1046 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA | 267-909-9704 | Website
Best thing about Neuf: sitting at the bar and snacking on the kitchen's house-baked bread. It's crumbly, crisp-crusted and perfect, served with only parsley pesto and a few olives, because nothing else could improve it. Read More »
943 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-309-5847 | Website
Even if squid-ink bialys are a bridge too far for you, the buckwheat cherry loaf will recalibrate your expectations for what bread baskets should taste like. Read More »
308 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-625-0988 | Website
Man cannot live by bread alone unless we're talking about Parc's house-baked baguettes. Copious slices are provided for every table, filling the restaurant with their deliciously yeasty aroma. Like genuine French loaves, these have a richly browned, crackling exterior and a flavorful, chewy interior that's substantial without being dense. Slathered with butter, pt or brandade, or used to mop your bowl clean of bouillabaisse, the bread will be the most memorable part of your meal. Pick a loaf up at the hostess stand on your way out ($3 each). Read More »
227 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-545-2262 | Website