A La Mousse

I enjoyed my quaint time at this cafe. They serve a variety of desserts and macaroons as well as teas and coffees and ice cream . I decided to purchase a slice of the blueberry flourless cake. which had chocolate mousse, blueberry filling and fresh blueberries at the top. I will rate the taste of the cake, a 6.5 out of 10. The cake was dry and it did not have a blueberry flavor to it which was missing I did taste the chocolate and the chocolate mousse was nice and fluffy. overall would definitely come back to try something else.

What a top-notch quality of desserts! Stop by for a dessert and coffee (with no sugar 😄), and you won't regret it! Also the Staff are super friendly and nice. Definitely will come again next time we visit Philly.

Super cute bakery with excellent baked goods. If you want a place to relax with some tea or coffee and have a fine and creative little cake I don’t know anywhere better. Usually I feel like the more adventurous options leave room for more disappointment but that is not the case here. We got the earl grey cyclone, the strawberry heart (I believe that’s what it was called), and the Ferraro mini cake and everything was excellent but the first two knocked it out of the park. Reading the descriptions you might think they pack too many different flavors into such tiny little cakes and they might not layer well but that is not the case. Whoever made these really knew what they were doing. Can’t give them enough props these were delicious.

We were visiting the area, and was looking to order a cake. We were very happy we found this bakery. The staff was friendly and very accommodating on a short notice. The chocolate mousse cake was delicious and everyone loved it. We also tried a couple drinks and was very impressed with the matcha latte and lemonade mint tea.

Good coffee. Had the strawberry fresh cream cake. Very good. Lite and fresh taste. Enjoyed the quiet time I was here.

I love ordering custom birthday cakes from them!! The owner was always so attentive to my kids’ requests and spent so much time communicating with us to make sure the cake was perfect! It doesn’t only look perfect but also tasted really good! We have ordered birthday cakes from them since my kids were born and everybody loved it! Check out their instagram for all the birthday cake photos!

I was gifted a piece of cake from my daughter and it was delicious! It was wrapped beautifully and it was fresh and tasted so very good. It was the chocolate ferrero. I so look forward to visiting this bakery. Their cakes are works of art…beautiful!

I contacted "a la mousse" for a baptism cake, and I must admit that the choice was complicated. We exchanged messages and they told me they could make me a similar one, but not the same. I contacted other places who automatically told me they couldn't, they wouldn't even try, so I decided to go to one of the "a la mousse" places to discuss other options and finally go back to the previous cake because that's what I wanted. We agreed that they would give me one that was similar and gave me a date and time to pick up the cake. I was shocked when I saw the work they had done and gave me exactly the same cake, not to say that theirs was prettier. I recommend them for your events. 1st picture is the cake I asked for 2st is the one they gave me.

Yooooooo! The dessert at this place are the real deal. It was my birthday so we made a special trip to A La Mousse and we're not disappointed. First-I appreciate they were open late so we got to experience this treat. The options were plentiful, involved true artistry, and had such a flavor variety. I chose the flourless chocolate plus mousse cake slice and it was so rich and decadent. My daughter chose the bear mousse and the hardest part was eating such a cute confection. You can't go wrong visiting this amazing place-oh and get a cappuccino-it was the perfect pairing.

Ashamed to admit that A La Mousse is my most frequented Door Dash order! But their desserts and so clutch, and satisfy your sweet craving without sending you over the edge. The ingredients are fresh, feel minimally processed and are relatively affordable, considering the times. I've visited the retail store once before and the staff was friendly, and help you decide what to order based on your preferences. It's the perfect after dinner, night cap vibes.

Adorable little spot with a great selection of delicious desserts. I had the mango millie crepe cake and it it's like nothing I've ever had before - and I will dream about having another slice for years to come! It's 20+ layers of crepe cake with mango & passion fruit mousse. Not overly sweet and the best texture. 11/10!

My beautiful birthday day did not disappoint, and it was a huge hit at my party due to the attention to detail and delicious taste! I ordered the cake 7 days before the party, and the staff was so attentive and patient as I bought slices to taste and discussed options with them. I enjoyed the strawberry filling, and the fondant of the bow was so delicious too. The service was excellent of the day of the party as well, thank you to the staff for being flexible with my timing to pick up. I will definitely be ordering cakes for my occasions in the future, and stopping by for casual desserts as well. the bakery is well lit, has wifi, has bar-like and table seating, and the creations are beautiful!

The triple chocolate mousse cake is phenomenal! It consists of four layers, each varying in fluffiness, chocolatiness, sweetness, and nuttiness. The very top layer is sweet and very light, and the bottom layer is a thick chocolate torte that has an eggy aftertaste. Each layer individually is okay, but eating all at once is sweet trip. The cake slice was a bit expensive ($8.50) but was gluten-free. Plenty of seating inside, with a clean interior. Service was friendly and gave recommendations.

For my birthday, my partner and I went to this shop in Chinatown. We got a slice of the Hokkaido cheesecake, a slice of the blueberry cream cake, and one of each of their macarons! Everything was so delicate that I almost felt like I hadn't eaten it! I would suggest this as a place to get sweet treats!

I had never heard of crepe cake but the mango crepe cake here changed my life. I don't think I'll ever get anything else here because it's just that amazing. Selection, prices, presentation...everything is great. Wonderful little neighborhood place that I'll certainly be back to when my rare sweet tooth revisits.

Thank you. These desserts have brought me to new heights of experience. Incredible job

Delectable deserts are abundant at La Mousse. They filled my desire for rich chocolate. It hit the spot!

Super cute place offering good drinks and desserts. We picked the little orange dessert because it looked like an orange, but isn't an orange, and we loved it. It was creamy and light, and *not too sweet* (the requirement for a good dessert, by Asian standards ;). The fruity drinks were refreshing and perfect as we rested our feet on their cold marble seats. Good rest stop!

Love this Nice cafe on south street. We always come here to meet with friends for drink and desserts. Their cakes are so cute. They are lightly sweeten and very tasty. We love the Matcha crepe, Hokkaido, brown bear, polar bear and mango mousse. We want to try everything! Their Fruit teas and espresso latte are tasty too. All the staff there are very sweet and friendly, always nice to stop for a quick break and nice chat.

Cute cafe serves desserts best for your IG. I personally enjoy dessert is not too sweet and this place is up to my alley. Their famous matcha crepe cake is too light. I prefer stronger matcha flavor to pair with tea or coffee. Love their tangerine cheese cake and will be back to try different cakes.

A star place. Fantastic helpful staff. Absolutely incredible offerings -- drinks and desserts. If I ever move here I'd love to WFH here

Ok first, A La Mousse is absolutely adorable inside! The staff are incredibly sweet and the desserts are delicious! We tried three different items. I was so grateful that they had so many gluten free options! We were definitely not disappointed with anything we chose. The Triple Chocolate was my favorite. They also have an extensive drink menu. There is something for everyone. If I lived here, I would be a frequent visitor.

Great local bakery! The mango crepe cake is the best - such fresh mango flavor and really moist. The other desserts too were great (cream always fluffy and they look so cute). Prices are reasonable and the cashiers are really nice and box everything up nicely! Will be back for sure.

We tried the strawberry shortcake and cheesecake, both were excellent!!! Will be visiting again next time we are on south street.

A La Mousse offers some of the most beautiful looking desserts I've ever seen! After walking by on countless occasions, I stopped in for some caffeine and a break from the cold. I was easily able to order my drink and tea for a friend and then grab a seat in the small dining area near the front of the store. It's still early on in 2022, so I'm trying to stick to my healthy eating new year's resolution. I plan to update this review later on once I try some of those incredible looking desserts! There is a $10 card minimum, so I got a drink for myself and a friend to make the minimum.

I found this place while waiting for food at a nearby restaurant. The desserts are beautiful and delicious. It has become my treat while at work. So far I've tried about four of their desserts: the triple chocolate, pink love, mango mousse, and the strawberry cream cheese cake. They are my favorite in that order. So light, fluffy and delicious. The mousses are exceptional but the cake was a bit dry. My coworker tried and raves about the blueberry fresh cream cake so I may have to give it a try. The prices are reasonable for the product received. It's definitely worth the money. The staff could be a bit more inviting. Overall I love their desserts and I will be back.

I recently discovered this bakery. Let me tell you, they have beautiful and delightful dessert. Not only did the dessert look gorgeous, it was also flavorful, and not very sugary and sweet which I find more enjoyable. I look forward to trying more of their desserts. I totally recommend this place if you're looking for unique looking desserts that taste really good.

Delicious house made desserts, so intricate and beautiful. Also the staff are very friendly and make you feel at home.

Matcha crepe cake - many layers (roughly 20), Not too sweet and nice multi-layered cake. Presentation of the box, cake itself, etc was all fantastic. It also came with cute little utensils. Delicious!

There is a an item called Matcha. Basically think of something that gives you a pick me up without the caffeine jitters. This place has 20 layer Matcha cake and more items that you can shake a stick at that are cute AF. Highly recommend you try this spot if you are in the area or their sister property in China town. As always people SYOY!!'

Orgasmic! The double chocolate cake was one of the best desserts I've ever experienced

Update : owner reached out to me with an extremely responsive email , so I'm taking this as an isolated incident , updating my review and returning the stars I originally granted since this really is a great little place --quality of the product is superb as I had written in my original review. As I said to the owner : . It happens , and I regret I lost my temper a bit too . That kid was just a bit too much for me that day , and wayyyyy out of line . Possibly he is a great worker in another capacity , but front facing customer service ...is not his bag of tricks . Extremely RUDE. I am a regular here and used to dance at the studio next door when It was there all the time . First , let me say your product --is delicious . It's perfect really . Where you go wrong --is the short sighted customer service of the people at the counter . I can only imagine that the management or owner must back this very short sighted " customer policy " --of a $10 minimum . And pressure the employees to enforce it at all costs --to the detriment of your business --even if it loses a sale . While I understand this is there for a reason--to save the money the fees of having credit cards run for a low amount . I get this policy as a general "rule ," the way the kid enforced it --was extremely short sighted --and "stickler " I didn't have cash on this particular day and the counter guy proceeded to get into a snarky condescending "tug of war " with me . It was his TONE that spoke loud and clear and more his bad attitude --than any policy he was enforcing . I get it . But he proceeds to tell me how " if I understand the policy , then why am I asking him " upon which the other girl at the counter says "if you really don't have cash , we can make an exception " (Which is really what the guy should have said in the first place ) At the end of the day it comes down to the tone of what you say --as much as what was coming out of his mouth . He should never have let it go that far with a customer to begin with . I got the sense that he just wanted to be "right " and it became a matter of him having to have the last word , a battle of wills . He could even have nicely said "you could purchase one more item " At the end of the day it was more his tone that caused the situation to escalate more than anything else . Not the policy , rather his horrible attitude from jump . In an effort to enforce a general policy , do you really want to lose long time customer over what amounts a .50 cent charge ? On top of it , he proceeds to get into an argument with me along with the other girl at the counter and started "dismissing " me in a very condescending way . When I reminded them I was a customer and took out my phone to record their bad attitudes, they all of a sudden changed their tune --real quick . The guy who was at the counter actually frustratedly snapped at me that he would be fired --for not enforcing this policy . To which I really hope he was exaggerating because if that's the case , in your effort to enforce a shortsighted policy to begin with --you alienate customers and create an air of hostility in a market climate where businesses are closing left and right . Classic example of shortsighted business"policies " in which small business owners "trip over dollars to pick up nickels . Also , if there is something you don't have on the menu , don't put it on the counter in a prominent place . Worth noting , I still tipped them for their "service ." Also , the strawberry matcha latte --is really nasty . Or maybe they just made it so because they didn't like what I said lol . It was thick and gross and almost impossible to drink from a straw . Feel free to reach out to me .

I was looking up ice cream places in Chinatown but found this little spot and decided to check it out. The interior is clean and modern and the staff is quick and kind. The menu is easy to read and the treats are laid out with detailed but simple descriptions. I had an iced matcha latte which was so fresh, I wish I got the larger size. I also got the tiger cake! This little cake was almost too cute to eat. It was SO moist, fluffy, had an amazing filling and was just the right size. I am 100% adding this to my "Philly Favs" Yelp List because it truly is a little quick treat and something you cannot miss.

This quaint desert café, located in Graduate Hospital on South Street, offers up some decadent dessert options! I've walked by here several times but finally decided to pop my head inside. I ordered the Double Chocolate for myself, because who doesn't love chocolate. For my husband, I got the Coffee Mousse. The Double Chocolate was packed in a beautiful little box, which should win an award of its own. Both items were quite delicious, but we both agreed that the Double Chocolate was the winner. The prices are slightly higher than what I would expect and the Chocolate Mousse was a rather small piece. But for an occasional splurge and treat, definitely worth it.

Sitting here actively writing my review because I am so pleased. The women working the counter are so kind and caring. Traveling over to their storefront with someone who lives a gluten free lifestyle the were more than accommodating to let us know how the food and drinks are made. Amazing tea and the dessert was delicious. Thank you again!

My friend and I popped in here after dinner Saturday and were hoping to sit down for a bite. They nicely let us know they weren't having anyone sit inside but there were tables outside. Too cold for that so we headed out to my friends office to have the desserts. I got two things. First was the Tiramisu in a pot. Very good, little dessert, mostly cream on the bottom and was very slightly defrosting, but understandable. Again, it was super tasty. But the second thing I got, a slice of the strawberry fresh cream cake, TOP 5 best cake slices I've had in my life. There, I said it. Every bite was perfect. From the cake, to the actually fresh strawberries, the not too sweet cream, it was just so balanced and soft and delicate. I ate half that night and then for breakfast I slowly ate the other half, living in every bite. Please do yourself a favor and try that cake if nothing else.

Happy to see there's a third location! I was only aware of the one in Chinatown and the other in Narbeth. Got the A La Mousse which was great. The Lychee Panna Cotta unlocked a memory from my childhood. The Milk Foam Iced Coffee paired well for the hot day but there was way too much ice. I felt like I only got 4 sips. The floor and tables at this location need some cleaning. I didn't feel at ease sitting and dining. The dessert case was clean though which is more important.

A La Mousse is one of my favorite bakeries in the city! Their mousse is so creamy and well made! I enter the store wanting to buy all of the little cakes, but buying a 1-2 is all you need to feel satisfied!

Ordered the strawberry cream cheese cake & it was perfect! I don't like cakes because they are usually too sweet. This was not too sweet which was what I wanted. The cake was moist, not dry at all. The cream cheese was light, fluffy & oh so yummy! My mom is the typical Asian senior that is very very picky & she ate a whole piece! I felt like I hit the lottery (^_^) I will definitely be ordering again! I can't wait to try all the other cakes they have available.

The staff is so nice and knowledgeable. My gluten free friend loves their desserts as they have a ton of selections for her. Highly recommend their coffee.

This is a great dessert place. I went here in late August of 2021. They would ask if you want it to go or dine inside. The staffs are nice. The desserts are spectacular, The price is reasonably priced. They have a lot of options when it comes to desserts and has drinks as well. I would love to come back and try other desserts if I visit Philly again. If anyone wants a pitstop for desserts in Philly, stop by this place.

We heard about this place but never had a chance to stop by, but today we were cold and tired and craved something sweet, and we just walked by and saw the desserts in the display case. We picked out a few and they were all delicious, especially the coffee mousse cake. Staff was so nice, quick and efficient. So nice to have a place like that in the neighborhood.

When Magpie closed, I was pretty devastated. In some ways, A La Mousse is the perfect candidate to take over the spot: their desserts are high-quality, beautiful, and aggressively cute (check out those bear cakes!), and the space is minimalist and clean. A La Mousse is known for their crepe cakes. I know everyone talks about the matcha one, but the vanilla one, with its light whipped cream frosting, is my personal favorite. I also love their strawberry cream cake, and the last time I stopped in at the South Street location, I tried the chocolate hazelnut cake, which was close to perfect: intense but balanced chocolate and hazelnut flavors, a pleasantly crunchy praline bottom (so you know the cake is fresh), and not too sweet. Cake slices are $6 and up, which is a little pricey, but if you start to think about all the work that goes into stacking layers of crepes and cream and the assembly of all those cakes, the prices start to make sense. There is still a little hole in my heart that Magpie will always occupy, but the decadent yet addictively light cake selection of A La Mousse makes it a worthy successor.

This location honors the essence of the original location while giving way to its place in the neighborhood! I have been a huge A La Mousse fan for years, so it's nice to see them expanding. I love all the sweet treats and the drinks are always spot on. I prefer the matcha latte or iced vanilla latte, but I've rarely ever been let down It's more important than ever to support small businesses, so if you're in the area, maybe stop here for your caffeine fix. Not to mention their hours are awesome!

This place is amazingggg. I love dessert and everything was so good. I've never had milk foam and this oolong tea was the best. I need to learn how to make the milk foam lol. The macaron was really good and the right amount of soft. The chocolate mousse was good. I do wish they had the mousse in a space where it'd be soft so I could eat right away. But it was good. I'd definitely come back here. Service was great too.

A classic dessert go-to after eating dinner in Philly's Chinatown! This place is also open pretty late, which is safe for those looking for a sweet bite after a late dinner. The cakes are pretty pricey (~$10+/slice), but worth it if it's your first time trying a crepe cake! I personally like the other cakes that A La Mousse offers such as the double chocolate cake! So decadent!!!

Beautiful cakes and refreshing drinks. We love the brown bear, strawberry fresh cake, and mango Mille crepe. Everything is fresh and delicious. Good service and staff are friendly. Would recommend this little neighborhood bakery. Support your local small business.

I love A La Mousse! I have visited both locations, in Chinatown and on South Street. I love matcha and have enjoyed several iced matcha lattes from this adorable shop, as well as their matcha cheesecake. The Chinatown location is also attached/around the corner from my favorite Dim Sum restaurant, Bai Wei (formerly known as Sakura Mandarin). I highly recommend visiting. Nice to support local businesses.

All the pastries were adorable! I got the mango mousse, which had a painted white chocolate shell (very thin, which was nice since I generally don't like white chocolate), shortbread bottom, light mango mousse, and what tasted like a fresh mango filling. I'll definitely be going again!

New(er) dessert spot. First of all, be ready to have a hard time making a decision on what you want!! Lots of dessert options as well as drinks (tea, milk shakes, coffee). Service was friendly and quick. Each person in our group got something different. I got the lychee pana cotta and it was great! Not too sweet and very refreshing on a hot day. I also got one if the lemonade ice teas which was SO good. Really the only downside to this place is seating availability. Even when COVID restrictions are lifted, there isn't a lot of room to sit. So if you stop in, just be prepared to maybe take your dessert to go.

One of my favorite dessert places in Philly! On top of the desserts looking pretty for instagram they taste great. They are a little bit pricy but I think its worth it. The desserts are unique and use Asian inspired ingredients, and best part is they're not too sweet.

One of my favorite local cafe chains. This location has very limited seating, a few tables outside and one table inside. Their bathroom is unfortunately not available so that is one major flaw if you're visiting. Their selection of drinks and cakes are wonderful and they dedicate an entire menu to matcha alone. Highly recommend!

Yummy drinks and kind staff. Nice spot to sit and study or catch up with a friend. Would recommend to my pals.

stopped by once a couple years ago to the chinatown location and was amazed at all the delicious matcha items they had so when my friends and i planned a trip to PA, i had to bring them to try a la mousse. this location was close to our airbnb so we decided to come to this one instead. * the staff: super sweet employee working at the time we stopped in * dining area: jan. 2020 there wasn't any indoor dining so the kind employee put together a table for my friends and i outside; she brought out some chairs from inside so we could enjoy our goodies (it was cold, but we didn't care) * what i ordered: - matcha latte w/ almond milk [$4.50/16 oz] - exactly how i like my matcha lattes, not sweet and not fake matcha tasting - mango crepe cake slice - this was heaven in every single bite; you can see all the thin layers stacked on one another and there is no lack of flavor in this one slice at all. 10/10 highly recommend * summary: 10/10 highly recommend. i guarantee you will find something here that you will love. metered street parking available.

A bit pricey, but worth it for the taste and the wonderful customer service! I ordered two slices of cake as dessert after an anniversary dinner via UberEats, and the staff kindly added hearts for me (thank you!). The black forest cake we ordered was light while still having a decadent, rich chocolate taste. The berry gel between the cake layers is tangy, and provided a sweet acidic contrast that really elevates the cake from a normal black forest cake! We loved every bite, and enjoyed the different textures in the slice. The strawberry cream cheese cake was probably one of the best things I've tasted in my life--whipped strawberry cream cheese, with layers of fluffy sponge cake. It blew us away and we'll definitely order it again.

WOW!! My husband and I were heading to our friends' place for dinner and we said we'd pick up dessert. We ordered a couple things from A La Mousse for pickup (via Grubhub) -- to be cute, I ordered the little pig, the bear, the tiramisu plant, and the pink heart. They're individual sized desserts (think like a cupcake), and between the four of us we'd each get a bite to try of each of them since the flavors were all so different. Pickup was easy -- the Grubhub quote was 10-20 minutes and we were a little later than that but everything was ready when we got there. When we arrived at our friends' place, we put everything in the fridge because we thought keeping them chilled would be a good idea with the puddings, mousses, etc. inside. Later, we pulled them out to eat and they were all delicious. We started with the pig -- blueberry inside, not something pink/red like you might expect! -- and that was wonderful. The bear was divine -- there were little chocolate crunchies somewhere to add texture and it was delicious. I think the pink heart with the strawberry flavor was my favorite -- so smooth! We tried the tiramisu plant last and it was the espresso cakey thing that you'd expect but with a lovely layer of creamy pudding at the bottom. The little planter is not edible and makes a nice little succulent pot. Overall REALLY happy to have tried this place! I am not a cake person so I'm really happy to see a place that isn't just regular cakes/cupcakes. I hope it sticks around, and we'll definitely be back to try other treats.

Mango dessert excellent. I'd be curious about their more fruity desserts. Their more traditional desserts (cheese cakes, mouse cakes) are good, but less worthwhile.