Isgro Pastries

Isgro Pastries is a bakery at 1009 Christian St in Philadelphia, PA, where customers stop for pastries, cakes, and special-occasion desserts. Its South Philadelphia address makes it a local option for residents planning a celebration, picking up a treat, or looking for a bakery to visit while in the neighborhood. Customer feedback highlights cannoli and rum cake, along with custom cakes ordered for weddings and bridal showers. The overall rating is 4.7 from 1,685 reviews, offering a useful snapshot of many customers’ experiences while leaving room for each visit to be its own.

Celebration cakes are a notable reason people choose Isgro Pastries. Reviewers describe wedding and bridal-shower cakes that were both attractive and enjoyable to eat. One customer says the bakery incorporated a dog figure and flowers into a wedding cake, and guests complimented its decoration as well as its taste. Another reviewer praised a daughter’s bridal-shower cake and said guests asked where it came from. These experiences suggest Isgro may suit people seeking a cake that feels personal to an event, as well as hosts who want dessert to be part of the occasion. A reviewer also found online ordering easy and described the staff as helpful with suggestions and responsive to questions.

For a bakery stop focused on pastries, customer reviews call out cannoli and rum cake. One visitor who drove from Atlantic City praised the rum cake’s freshness and appearance and described the bakery as inviting, with a pleasant aroma and friendly counter service. These are individual customer accounts, not a guarantee that every product or visit will be the same, but they give prospective visitors a concrete sense of what people come to enjoy. Isgro Pastries can be a fit for someone picking up a favorite pastry, sharing dessert with family, or seeking a cake for a milestone gathering. Its described offerings and custom-cake experiences make it relevant to both everyday bakery visits and planned celebrations.

Experiences are not uniformly positive: some reviewers have reported quality and food-safety concerns, including a cake with mold on strawberries and a hair found in a cannoli. In the cake reviewer’s case, the customer says the shop refunded the order. These reports are worth considering alongside the many positive reviews, especially when ordering for an important event. For current availability, ordering details, and any questions about ingredients or preparation, contact the bakery directly. Isgro Pastries is open Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is closed Monday. Its Christian Street location gives Philadelphia visitors a clear place to find the bakery and plan a pickup.