Downtime Bakery

Requested bagels to be toasted but they weren't. They were still delicious but probably would've been amazing warm. Coffee was not tasty. Tomato pie was delicious per my daughter, but I feel like you should ask before giving a corner piece. There was barely any tomato with the tomato pie. Other baked goods we got were good. Unsure if I would go again. Maybe to try a toasted/warm bagel. Love that they were made from sourdough. Parking was on the street but not too challenging to find. Barely any wait inside. Cute inside with a few tables available to eat in. Love that patrons had the option to compost their trash when appropriate :)

This is easily one of our favorite spots on Germantown Ave! Incredible people work here. Amazing bread. Out-of-this-world pastries every morning. Sometimes they’ll do specials (apple cider donuts have been my favorite), and you’ll need to get there early to scoop them up, which is only a true testament to how incredible their bakery is! We have loved this spot since it opened. If you’re anywhere near Philly, this is an absolute must to stop into! You’ll be going back again & again!

Love this bakery! A favorite place to meet up with friends and enjoy a bagel/pastry etc. The people who work there are super nice...It is cute and sunny inside, lots of tables. As a vegetarian, love that it is vegetarian :) A highlight for me: I love bahn mi and I had the best bahn mi here once! Also love the bagels. Highly recommend.

Obsessed with Downtime. What a wonderful addition to the neighborhood, and Philadelphia at large. Really incredible people offering fantastically delicious baked goods. The sandwiches are my favorite part!!! In a town full of hoagies, I love that I found somewhere to get a crispy, chewy focaccia sandwich with something pickled and a fancy cheese on it. I only dock two stars for atmosphere because the lack of outdoor seating is a major bummer at an otherwise perfect spot.

Get there right at 9 when they open, order one of their little personal banana breads and feel the seasonal depression melt away. My god. Sometimes a really amazing baked good reminds you that life is worth living, and this is one of those baked goods. Still warm, perfectly sweet with a delicately crunchy, caramelized top. Gorgeous.

10:30 am for a loaf of focaccia, fresh from the oven, that will haunt your dreams. Maybe a lifetime-best bite? Everything they make with marzipan is also wonderful; and that’s from a marzipan lover.

Our neighborhood welcomed this addition with open arms. The sandwiches they make are amazing. Unfortunately you have to arrive at just the right time to snag one (between 11-12). Hours are limited for a bakery and sometimes they close during normal business hours. I assume they prioritize a happy and stable workforce rather than customer demand, which is respectable.

Love the vibes in here, warm and cozy with fresh baked goods coming out of the oven as you walk in. EVERYTHING is delicious, during our visit we tried a just out of the oven warm baguette (although a little different than the traditional baguette, more dense, still so so good), mince pies, bagels (preferred sesame over everything), filled brioche buns (so good I attempted to recreate them and failed), and a few of the cookies (LOVED the ginger molasses). Our toddler even tried everything. Couldn't resist buying some of the cute merch too. Everyone was pleasant including the fellow patrons, definitely stop by.

I'm surprised this busy place has only 8 reviews at this point, but perhaps the locals want to keep it to themselves. Downtime definitely deserves its close to 5-star ratings. Like other Yelpers, I find the staff to be very friendly and welcoming. My experience with the baked goods is a bit limited, but they look great, and the few sandwiches I've tried were fantastic. A friend of mine raves about the bagels, which of course I've never made it in early enough to sample. They do sell out of the popular items! The coffee is excellent, and it's a wonderful spot just to take a break, have a coffee, and keep an eye on Germantown Avenue out their picture windows.

Do yourself a favor and get one of everything from Downtime Bakery! You seriously can't go wrong with anything you buy here. Super comfy, cozy and welcoming environment from the moment you step foot through the doors. There's merch, jam, and coffee on the left hand side and it is displayed beautifully. The fresh bread, pastries and sandwiches are also perfectly placed in a glass case in the middle. I knew I would be dining in today, but I gave in to temptation and got 3 other things to go. The Roasted Squash Focaccia Sandwich - let's talk about size. This thing was the size of my head. I could've easily split it in half but I devoured the whole thing like the true champion that I am. The squash, cheese and other veggies inside this sandwich were having a party in my mouth. There was a cauliflower sandwich as well but the squash one had my name on it. It's delicious and it fills you up. My to-go items: Gluten free banana bread, Eggplant Hand Pie and a small Spanish pastry with sugar pearls (I don't remember the name). I was so happy to be able to grab all three and can't wait to enjoy them later. The woman working the counter was very nice, attentive and efficient. She bagged up my to-go items in one bag and rang me up for everything together with my dine-in items. This bakery is truly one of a kind and it deserves all five stars!

Downtime is a true neighborhood gem; one you hope never disappears. Today I grabbed my usual Country Loaf along with a few muffins. Everything is sourdough-based and crafted with care. The display is always gorgeous and tempting. Genuine hospitality seems to be baked into every detail here. The cozy seating area is often alive with locals who clearly make it a point to gather here. They always offer vegan and gluten-free baked goods. And how do they also have the best tomato pie? It's basically artisanal and definitely unforgettable. We've sampled the bagels and baguettes, though the sandwiches are still on our list. Needless to say, nothing lasts, so arrive early. I'd bet every newcomer becomes a regular after one visit.

So happy to have this wonderful bakery close by. As soon as you enter you'll want to buy one of everything because it smells so good! They're always happy to explain the details of each item and put out the most unique bakes. The bagels are delicious and baked fresh (made the mistake of toasting the first time) these babies don't need a thing but some cream cheese/butter or a sunny egg! My favorite item is the filled brioche, and the flavors are rotated quite frequently. Honorable mentions: baguette, country loaf, quiche, banana bread - excited to eventually try it all! It's a bit small inside with a few tables to dine in, but staff always keeps the line moving quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend keeping an eye on their social media where they post the bakes for that day/week.

Such a gem of a bakery. This was my first time coming here and it truly didn't disappoint. Everything here is baked fresh in house and you can tell by the taste. I ordered a sour cream and green onion & garlic bun to go, the Waldorf Salad focaccia sandwich, and the pickled carrot ciabatta sandwich. ALL OF IT SLAPPED. The people here are chill, nice, and live what they do. You can tell by the interation you have with them and the way they talk about their food. I swear I tasted the love when I bit into everything lol. The vibe here is cute, cozy, and small town kind of vibes. If you coming here for the 11 a.m. Sandwiches, make sure you show up at 10:50 cause that line can come out of nowhere. And yes the sandwiches are made with fresh baked bread. Come check this place out!!

I'm obsessed with this Bakery! Everything I've gotten from the focaccia sandwiches (one of which I'm eating right now as I type), to the cookies, to the muffins have been amazing. I also appreciate that they work off of a baking schedule so that no matter what time you go you can get something (trust me, a few times that I've gone since their opening I've gone a little too late to get what I want but was pleasantly surprised by what I got that was still available for the day). Definitely check out this place for some great breads and pastries!

The shop itself is charming, inside and out. Aromas are wonderful. However, I have tried the breads on several different occasions: ciabatta, sandwich loaf, and pane Siciliano. First, when I have aske if they could slice the bread(s), the young woman behind the counter has looked at me as if I had sworn at her. A simple "Sorry, We don't have a slicer" would have worked. The doughs they use are delicious---there is just not enough useable. Ciabatta: More airholes than a swiss cheese or a worn out sock. When sliced at home, it tears apart so basically unusable. Air I can get for free, I don't have to pay $11. Sandwich: The top is rough, very hard, and super craggy. So an eighth of the bread has to be cut off so it doesn't cut your mouth. Pane Siciliano: Their best bet. Again, though, top is rough, burns in the toaster. Needs to be cut off. As far as their sandwiches---don't waste your money. Two 1" to 1.5" slices of their bread with a wimpy squidge of filling in between. Its a very hip popular place at the moment, but if it's to stay in business, I imagine some changes will need to be made.

Do not miss this Restaurant /Bakery in Mt. Airy ! My first visit will not be my last. I chose the Beet and Herb Tahini Sandwich, a crunchy, fresh, flavorful delight and vegan, too !

Ridiculously good sourdough bread and bagels and sandwiches. The caneles are amazing. I just had a roasted carrot, beet, spinach, goat cheese and pesto sandwich on seeded focaccia. OMFG! And I don't get excited about sandwiches. This is a MUST try.