Machine Shop in Philadelphia

Review №1

2022-01-20

Just moved to the ground floor, Machine Shop now has a beautiful, high ceilings dining hall (as of now, its not open for dining). The roasted butternut squash harissa danish is to die for. Great savory-sweet flavour, incredible texture and boy! Doesnt it look just simply stunning (insert Rue McClanahan voice over)! All my thumbs up! Featured here also is citrus poppy danish. Elegantly sweet with complex notes of jammy rinds, beautiful texture, just look at the defined layers!! I will definitely, although it will be dangerous, go back 😉.

Review №2

2022-04-23

Within blocks from each other, South Philly is full of excellent bakeries from Korshaks bagels to Essens babka. Machine Shop inside the BOK Building can stand their ground. Heres my experience visiting on a Friday morning around 10 a.m.1) Pastries: They have a large pastry selection displayed beautifully behind glass- cookies, bread, croissant. I ended up taking home a double chocolate croissant and a spicy mozzarella and kale croissant. Both had complex flavors very much welcomed.2) Service: Each person was attentive, friendly and will guide you through their favorites if asked.3) Space: Its in the BOK Building in a design-forward, yet inviting space. The garage doors open letting the air and natural light in.After you enjoy your pastry, head to Two Persons Coffee next door for a latte.

Review №3

2022-07-15

Blueberry tart and the spicy greens croissant are so so goodPastry is just perfect

Review №4

2022-07-17

My first box of pastries I had from a pop up was a letdown. Of the 4 I bought, 3 were inedible and one was decent. Most were burnt to varying degrees, and dry, yet waxy and even raw on the inside. I ate the one decent pastry and tossed the rest. I continued to hear great things from folks, and figured maybe I went on an off day. I gave their permanent Bok shop a try and was pleasantly surprised by the jammy egg: ultra flaky and layered pastry surrounding a slightly runny, perfectly jammy egg, along with green harissa and feta. So savory, delicious, and creative. Alas, the egg was far less jammy the second time, though it was still overall a tasty pastry. There are some issues with consistency. I hope they get it together, because when they’re good, they knock it out of the park. I will give them another try soon.

Review №5

2022-05-02

I wrote a review not too long ago about how much I love this place but lately it seems like they’ve been overcooking their pastries. I had a pretty good visit not long after so I took the review down.My last two visits pastries have started looking a little too well-done again unfortunately. The lamination is still pretty fantastic on their traditional french pastries but in my last two visits (and we usually try a bit of everything) the quality just hasn’t been there.We purchased one focaccia that was completely burnt on top, a pretty flavorless double chocolate croissant, and a couple KAs that while still delicious, just weren’t the quality i’ve come to know from them. I’m not writing the review to bash anyone, just wondering where the attention to detail has gone. My favorite item, the chocolate chip cookie, was even lacking the trademark heaps of divine chocolate chunks i absolutely love them for. Maybe the dough on this batch wasn’t mixed properly?Anyhow, I love this business and what they provide for philadelphia. I hope it’s just a string of bad luck on my part. I used to say with confidence they had the best pastries in the city. I hope they get back to what made them great!

Review №6

2022-06-27

Delicious pastries. Especially anything with fruit or vegetables. The Jammy Egg is masterful. The Tarts are my favorite

Review №7

2022-01-13

Incredible pastries. Flakiest croissant on the east coast. Came from Ohio and was NOT disappointed. Incredible space too. Housed on the ground floor in an old technical school that is now an artist coworkers space.

Review №8

2022-04-25

I kept hearing about this spot from friends, and I understand why.... its absolutely delicious.Go. Go right now : )

Review №9

2022-02-06

Their pastries are amazing, the focaccia is unreal and the chocolate chip cookies will make you weep.

Review №10

2022-07-12

Best baguette/croassaint outside France!