The Kettle Black

Your local microbakery. Waking and baking since 2017.

06/19/2024

Jambon fromage Thursday! Our decadent butter croissant dough wrapped around fine Swiss and ham. Topped with poppy for glam ham.

06/12/2024

Now that the growing season is fully in swing, we are so excited to share some of the produce from ‘s garden when we are able to. This week we are featuring some of their homegrown cucumbers. A Japanese slicing variety that is mild and mostly seedless. Available on your bagel sandos this week til they’re gone.

06/09/2024

Bacon Jawns today! Buttery brioche stuffed with our bacon/red onion/cheddar cream cheese, topped with sharp cheddar and a little black pepper. 🥓 🧅 🧀 🥯

06/01/2024

HAPPY PRIDE! Proud to be a a visible q***r leader in the baking scene. Please remember to check out ***r to find and support LGBTQ-owned businesses near you! Some of our neighbors include and .

05/13/2024

Hey friends! We are headed west next week. We are so looking forward to visiting many amazing bakers and vegan spots, both to indulge and draw inspiration. We will be CLOSED 5/19, and 5/23-30. Y’all be safe for Memorial Day and enjoy the shore.

Photos from The Kettle Black's post 05/12/2024

Let’s hear it for my sweet mama! She gave me the gift of gab, poor eyesight, a love of crossword puzzles, and an open compassionate heart. Thank you for supporting my relentless independence.

04/30/2024

Beautiful ladies. Baguettes were one of the first and most crucial things we learned to make. Central to French life, we couldn’t find what we were looking for in Philly, and began making them ourselves. Now we get to share them with you 💕

04/25/2024

NEW! Apricot Jawns. Our vegan brioche with poached apricot and sesame. Friday only this week!

04/20/2024

Origin story. Happy Holidaze y’all.

04/10/2024

Apologies for any inconvenience, we will resume our usual schedule and service Friday.

04/05/2024

Remembering BML, our first ever employee who played an integral part in shaping our journey. Their unwavering kindness, dedication, and self-motivation were unmatched. They always had an easy smile, a warm hug, and a helping hand when we needed it over the years. We were lucky to know BML. Rest easy, dear friend.

Photos from The Kettle Black's post 03/17/2024

Green pretzels, green pretzel bagels, green cheddar jalapeño pretzel bagels all available for youse today. even wore his ☘️ pants for y’all!

03/16/2024

☘️ Green pretzel bagels are back Sunday only for St. Pat’s! Plain pretzel (🌱) and cheddar jalapeño. ☘️

03/10/2024

Knew exactly what the pocket on this jacket was for. What a thoughtful design. We all deserve a baguette pocket. 🥖🥖🥖

02/29/2024

Taking a moment to admire the cross section of our vegan croissant. 100% hand laminated, 100% delicious, 100% black magic.

02/26/2024

Bagel Mountain

02/24/2024

Cult favorite Dark Chocolate & Rosemary focaccia.

02/20/2024

Choo choo, the chocolate train is coming in hot. 🍪 Our dark chocolate and red miso cookies are outta sight.

02/13/2024

Not to be cheesy, but she’s cheddar than all the rest 🧀 🥯

Photos from The Kettle Black's post 01/24/2024

SPECIAL this week, ham & Swiss croissants to get you through the rainy onslaught. Here til they’re gone.

01/18/2024

Baby it’s cold outside, but it’s steaming hot in the bakery. Come by and warm yourself with a pastry and a cup of .

01/10/2024

What is this, a Savory Jawn for ants? The cutest little specimen of our newish and popular Savory Jawn - an everything brioche with a baked garlic chive cream cheese center. It’s everything that’s great about a bagel experience, plus BUTTER. 🧈 🥯 🐜

01/03/2024

Back in the bakery, feeling good. Can’t wait to see all of your shining faces. Open at 8am Thursday.

Photos from The Kettle Black's post 01/02/2024

Some of your favorites from 2023. Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday to start 2024 off right!

Photos from The Kettle Black's post 12/25/2023

Happy Holidays to you and yours, from us and ours. (Swipe for outtake)

12/23/2023

Some very cute 🎄inspired focaccia for y’all. Rosemary, tomato, red onion. Today marks our last day of 2023, thank you all for another fantastic year.

12/16/2023

🚨FOCACCIA SPECIAL!🚨 Pear, rosemary, and gorgonzola.

12/10/2023

No caption necessary.

12/05/2023

Honestly love the bakery the most in the winter, it’s a warm haven against the cold winds. Our hearts are extra warmed that so many of you brave the elements to visit us.

Photos from The Kettle Black's post 11/21/2023

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Small batch French boulangerie with a modern twist. Baguettes, bagels, croissants, coffee drinks - made with the freshest of local and seasonal ingredients.

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Look at that glassy 🍑 on this beautiful Kouign Amann (available at the window today). Plus a small performance by @bread...
Open at 10am today with extra goods. No preorders today as we will be closed Sunday. Don’t fret though, we will be doing...
🍩 Donut Brioche at the window today! Sunday preorders are live NOW - link in bio.
🤤 open at 10am, and we made extra bagels for y’all. Come on by!
Sesame Milk Bread will be available for Thursday preorder starting at noon tomorrow, along with a CROISSANT DROP. Link i...
Sun’s out, buns out y’all. Come by the window today, or use the link in bio to order for Sunday.
Sunday vibes 💕 open at 10
Good morning, friends! Not too late to preorder for Sunday (link in bio) or pop by the window today from 10-1.

Address


631 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
19123

Opening Hours

Thursday 8am - 11am
Friday 8am - 11am
Saturday 8am - 11am
Sunday 8am - 11am

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