Bread Top House

Bread Top House is a neighborhood bakery at 1041 Race St in Philadelphia, PA, serving Hong Kong-style baked goods and simple breakfast and tea-time favorites. Customer reviews describe a small corner shop with friendly counter service, reasonable prices, and pastries that are flavorful without being overly sweet. With a 4.7-star rating from 243 reviews, it has earned a positive response from people stopping in for a quick bite as well as customers ordering pastries to share.

The egg tart is one of the bakery’s most talked-about items. Reviewers describe it as fresh and pleasantly balanced in sweetness, including one customer who ordered 200 for an event. It is worth noting that a reviewer specifically distinguishes Bread Top House’s egg tart from a Portuguese egg tart, so guests looking for a particular style may want to keep that difference in mind. Other customer favorites include raisin twists, sesame buns, chocolate croissants, and beef curry puffs filled with beef curry. The chocolate croissant has been described as especially chocolatey, while a reviewer praised the sesame bun’s crisp exterior.

Bread Top House also suits a casual breakfast or afternoon tea. Customers mention ordering congee and coffee alongside egg tarts and other pastries, as well as pairing a raisin twist with coffee or a lemon honey drink. Reviews point to a modest, welcoming setting rather than a large dining room: there are only two small tables inside, so it may be best for a quick stop or takeaway rather than a long sit-down visit. The friendly service and approachable prices add to the relaxed neighborhood feel.

Located on Race Street in Philadelphia, this Hong Kong-style bakery can be a convenient choice for nearby residents, visitors staying in the area, and anyone looking for baked treats or a straightforward breakfast. Bread Top House is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Sunday, and closed on Tuesday. One customer review says the shop accepts cash or Venmo; because payment options can change, it is sensible to confirm before visiting. Whether you are picking up an egg tart, trying a curry puff, or stopping in for coffee and congee, Bread Top House offers a compact selection of bakery and café favorites in Philadelphia’s Chinatown area.