Sol Levante Bakery

I’m a fan of this place. Its nice and clean.
They have a large variety of baked goods to choose from, all baked and prepared at the store. I believe its cheaper than some of the other korean bakeries in the area. And there are lots of seating for a group of friends to meet after dinner.

I love bakery! It was 2 years ago when I bought a small mocha cake for an impromptu birthday get together in New Jersey. Everyone loved the cake so much that they requested it again at another function! I’m even bringing a cake for a birthday party this weekend! Their cakes are light and beautifully decorated with fruit. I’ve have also tried some of their cakes and buns which are very good. The staff is helpful and generous every time I come because they always give me additional muffins, bread and cake with my purchase!

Sol Levante is a bakery that’s about a mile down the street from the popular Paris Baguette chain at H-​Mart, the larger bakery space at this bakery provides a larger selection when compared to the H-​Mart location with most of their items are already prepackaged ready to go.
While I prefer the baked goods at Paris Baguette better, as they seem fresher due to their open display while Sol Levante’s looks more prepackaged, The baked goods from Sol is fresh as well and they have a winning customer service, often throwing in extras when you are having your order rung up.

I love to go there. They have a variety of fresh pastries and breads and a beautiful cakes. So yammy! They are clean and well manner.

While this bakery doesn’t have the delicious smells that make you salivate as soon as you enter, the more than delicious assortment of wrapped goodies more than make up for it.
I like that they wrap each treat/​bread, because that is a perfect fly deterrent and I can be sure that at least while they are laying out, they won’t be attacked with fly nastiness. I get everything from delicious mini muffins, which I swear are sprinkled with crack, because as soon as you pop one into your mouth it’s hard to not eat the whole bag; to brownies, red bean donuts, and sweetened toast.
They like to give you free goodies with your bigger order ($ 10+ I guess?) for you to try. Some are a hit, some are a miss. Keeps me coming back either way.
The staff are friendly and helpful. They have comfortable looking seating, serve coffee and tea, and have really delicious looking cakes that I will most definitely be getting for my sister’s upcoming birthday, as both our eyes light up whenever we glance at them on our visits.

Great bread, buns, and good coffee!
We stopped in here after the snow storm to pickup some buns for the road but decided to just eat here. The lady at the counter is really friendly and nice. The smell of the bread in here is heavenly. They have some buns that have cream in it, those are really good. The cream doesn’t taste artificial and overly sweet. There’s plenty of comfortable seating in this bakery.
Verdict — I prefer Sol Levante over Paris Baguette. The price is better at Sol Levante. We purchased a fair amount of buns for just 3 people and it came out to only $ 11 and change. The lady at the counter made us feel welcomed and she appreciated our business. People like that really gives me a reason to return to their business.

I love this place! Delicious pastries but may be somewhat of an acquired taste if you haven’t experienced Asian bakery goods. (They are less sweet than «Western» pastries. My favorite is the Cream cheese poundcake — it’s so light, airy and moist, it’s a revelation. If you go early in the morning, they’re putting out the fresh-​baked offerings still warm from the oven. The staff is so friendly, the store is immaculate and they always give you a sample of something else on top of whatever you order. Definitely as good as it gets!

Stop by the morning around 9 AM, and you will be able to pick-​up fresh, out-​of-​the-​oven pastries.
Apple pie is amazing– not overly sweet center in a delicate flaky pouch. The red bean mochi is another favorite.

Average bakery. Can’t think of anything I would come back for.

My boyfriend and I stopped here on a whim as we were driving home from work. The owner’s son was very nice and helpful – he informed us that his dad is the baker and makes everything from scratch. This amazed me because the selection is amazing! They have baked good ranging from savory to sweet and there are quite a few samples to try. My boyfriend asked about one bread in particular and the son opened up a brand new one in order for us to sample it. It was a pastry with bead paste and a whipped cream in the center topped with a crumble. It was delicious and we ended up buying that (mostly for my boyfriend) and a green tea macaroon (for me). We were given 2 complimentary sweet rolls which were also delicious. Like I said, the selection was HUGE and the service was great. We will definitely be going back soon!

This is the best Korean bakery in the neighborhood, no doubt about it. Amazing pot bing su, (shaved ice) rock-​your-​socks breads and pastries, and a clean environment. Their cakes are amazing as well; not overly-​sweet or drowning in icing. The staff is extremely friendly and always gives me free samples on my way out. If love really does exist, then I have found it here.

Ok, so I’m in love and have been for a while, Sol Levante is absolutely amazing, they are like others have said, ridiculously clean, attentive and accommodating with their samples. I love Asian pastries because they are almost never too sweet, light and airy the way pastries should be, others that I know hate that I love Asian pastries but they r mostly the overindulging typical Americans, sorry guys but it’s quite true… They always give me something extra as I leave which makes me fall for them even more, although last time they gave me sausage bread n I don’t eat pork but I didn’t realize what it was til I got home.
All I’m saying is, their awesome n you need to try ‘em ASAP… Like Kat said much better prices than Paris Baguette in H-​Mart…

On the next episode of Grey’s Anatomy–
ATTRACTIVE NURSE #1 — Oh no doctor! Your mother is in the ER with heat stroke! We are going to lose her!
ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #1 — Impossible. I’m a doctor goddamnit. I will save her.
(They enter ER)
ATTRACTIVE SURGEON #1 — We are trying all we can! I don’t think your mother will make it!
ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #1 — I’m a doctor goddamnit. I will save her! (he glances for 1 second at the chart). I know what will save her. Give me a phone!
UNATTRACTIVE EXTRA #5 — Here you go!(hands him phone)
ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #1 — (takes phone. Hits numbers. Doesn’t wait for it to ring) Hello! This is a doctor! I need one order of Sol Levante’s shaved ice to the ER immediately! God help you if you don’t make it in time.
ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #2 — (bursts the door open) What do you think you are doing? You are a loose cannon! How will this save her?!
ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #1 — I’m a doctor goddamnit. This is what I do. Have you ever had the shaved ice from this place? Picture this — A delicate vanilla custard served over a bed of neatly shaved ice, surrounded by a coating of sweet red bean. Flanking and covering the red bean on all sides are fruits. Not just any fruits. These are awesome fruits. I don’t know where this bakery gets their fruit from but I’m a doctor goddamnit and I know it is tough to find fruit this good anywhere in Philly. Kiwi, pineapple, mango, strawberry, and something insane that is some sort of white, chewy fruit all round out the taste and convince you that you are eating something really, really healthy. This item is a must-​try and is an ideal dessert for a really hot day or a cure for heat stroke*.
ATTRACTIVE NURSE #1 — Wow that sounds…
ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #2 — …amazing.
(ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #2 and ATTRACTIVE NURSE #1 Start totally making out)
ATTRACTIVE DELIVERY GIRL — (Enters) Here is your order!
ATTRACTIVE DOCTOR #1 — (totally makes out with ATTRACTIVE DELIVERY GIRL) Thank you! My mother’s life is saved!
(End Scene.)
*not a cure for heat stroke. Do not attempt to use this on a person with any life-​threatening medical condition.
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Seriously, this is a very clean, quaint bakery with some delicious items. Most of the baked goods have samples available to help you make your decision. Naturally, the shaved ice is a very good pick if you plan on eating it at the bakery (they have ample seating if you choose this route) or know you will be getting home in time to consume it before it melts. Other good picks include the green tea cake (I think that is what it is called) and the sweet buns (the food item and not the 2004 Korean drama series).
Furthermore, the place is ridiculously clean and has a nice layout. It isn’t uncommon to see a fly or small bug hovering about a sample tray in a large bakery like this one. I intentionally scrutinized their open air items but did not see a single insect, alive or dead.
The staff is very charming and friendly. The girl at the counter was happy to provide recommendations and give samples of any item that I was curious about.