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Metropolitan Bakery Philadelphia

A bakery café at 51 North 12th Street in Philadelphia, PA.

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Opening hours

 
Eastern Time

Checking hours…

Monday8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday8 AM – 6 PM
Friday8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday8 AM – 6 PM
Sunday8 AM – 6 PM

70 hours a week across 7 days. Holiday hours may differ.

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51 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Address51 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
StyleBakery café
Time zoneEastern Time

About Metropolitan Bakery

Metropolitan Bakery is a bakery café at 51 North 12th Street, close to the center of Philadelphia.

Our Philadelphia directory counts 354 bakeries in total, roughly one for every 4,446 residents. The closest neighbour on our map is Hope's Cookies, less than 0.1 mi away.

The listed hours start at 8 AM and run as late as 6 PM, for about 70 hours across 7 days a week. Weekend visits work too — it is open Saturday and Sunday.

The brand runs 11 locations we track across the country.

What to order

Typical items at a bakery café like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Morning pastries

  • Pain au chocolatRectangular croissant dough rolled around two batons of dark chocolate, flaky outside with a bittersweet center.
  • Cinnamon rollSoft, spiraled yeast roll filled with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a thick cream cheese glaze.
  • Blueberry muffinTall, domed muffin bursting with blueberries under a crunchy sugar crust; moist and tender inside.
  • Cranberry orange sconeCrumbly, cream-based scone with tart dried cranberries and fresh orange zest, brushed with a light citrus glaze.

Breakfast

  • Croissant breakfast sandwichFluffy scrambled eggs, smoked bacon and aged cheddar layered inside a split butter croissant and warmed through.
  • Avocado toastThick-cut toasted sourdough topped with smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and flaky salt; an egg can be added on top.
  • Quiche of the dayWedge of deep-dish quiche with a buttery crust, filled with eggs, cream and rotating vegetables or meats, served with greens.
  • Ham & Gruyère egg sandwichFried egg, shaved ham and melted Gruyère on toasted brioche with a swipe of Dijon mustard.

Sandwiches

  • Chicken salad croissantHouse chicken salad with celery, grapes and herbs piled into a flaky croissant with crisp leaf lettuce.
  • Caprese ciabattaFresh mozzarella, ripe tomato and basil with balsamic glaze and olive oil on a chewy ciabatta roll.
  • Ham & brie baguetteThin-sliced ham, creamy brie and butter on a crusty baguette in the style of a Parisian café jambon-beurre.
  • Roast beef & cheddarRare roast beef, sharp white cheddar, arugula and horseradish cream on toasted rye; peppery and rich.

Typical busy times

5 AM9 AM1 PM5 PM10 PM

Estimated from the opening hours and typical bakery traffic — not live data.

When to go

  • Weekday mornings are usually the rush, peaking around 8 AM.
  • For the widest choice, arrive within the first hour after opening — popular items can sell out by early afternoon.
  • The last hour before closing tends to be quiet, and some bakeries discount day-old bread then.
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Bread - Ekmek — illustrative photo
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Pastries in QAZAQ COFFEE 2024-11-28 — illustrative photo
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Pastries with coffee, Roti'O, Surabaya Pasarturi, 2025 (01) — illustrative photo
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Pastry & coffee served at Café Coffee Day — illustrative photo
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Questions about Metropolitan Bakery

What are Metropolitan Bakery's hours?
Metropolitan Bakery's listed hours are Mon–Sun: 8 AM – 6 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Is Metropolitan Bakery open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays it is open 8 AM – 6 PM.
What time does Metropolitan Bakery open in the morning?
The earliest listed opening time is 8 AM on Monday.
Where is Metropolitan Bakery located?
Metropolitan Bakery is at 51 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Tap the map on this page to open turn-by-turn directions.
What should I order at Metropolitan Bakery?
As a bakery café, typical picks include Pain au chocolat, Cinnamon roll, Croissant breakfast sandwich, and Avocado toast. See the full menu page for more.
What other bakeries are near Metropolitan Bakery?
Nearby options include Hope's Cookies (less than 0.1 mi), Flying Monkey Bakery (less than 0.1 mi), and Market Bakery (less than 0.1 mi).

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