Kaplan's New Model Bakery

Fantastic everything-egg bagel! Had to grab a loaf of chocolate babka too which was also very good, didn’t last long. In biz since 1919?!? I can see why 💯 😎 Service was more than kind as I ogled over all the treats. To another 105 years!!

Loved it here! Got an assortment of baked goods. Also a bagel. The sweets were amazing. Really want to try their rye bread, which it seems like they’re known for. Speedy service!

Super cute super quiet, super authentic local bakery. Highly recommended.

Best challah in the entire Philadelphia area. Bought 2 to make stuffing for Thanksgiving & one for us. Also authentic ryes pumpernickels. And super yummy danish & cookies. Everything is terrific here. See you again soon.

This is just another bakery ho-hum. I used to buy my challah for Shabbos (about 35 years ago)here when it was really Kosher(wheres the mezuzah? And it's open on Sabbos!) I was in the area so I stopped..just for sentimental reasons. Bad mistake.The hamentashen crumbled up,no poppy seeds(a real bakery gives you a choice) and was cheap on the filling. Sugar free products-what a joke. Oh and by the way...there's a charge for using your credit card. Sentimental Journey's are highly overrated. I won't be back.

I hate leaving bad reviews on small businesses but these people are liars. They charge 2 dollars for cupcakes that aren’t even handmade. I found most of their baked goods in Sams Club. You should save your money and go somewhere else.

I recently added their multi grain bread to my list of favorite breads from Kaplan's. Toasted with butter, it's really good or for any kind of sandwich you like to make... delicious! 11/28/23…Kaplan’s challah bread makes excellent French toast! We have been purchasing Kaplan's rye and challah bread for a long time. It's really good. We use the rye bread for all kinds of sandwiches. The challah bread makes excellent French toast. Recently, my husband brought home the best chocolate crumb cake. Delicious!

The ladies that work there are very nice. I always get my bagels and angel wings here abd they nice and fresh.

Obsessed with their danishes... and the fact I can still find a drink/pastry combo in Philly that's $5. Great staff, feels familiar even if you've never been there, and is a staple to the local community. Good loaves of bread. They take card, but bring cash.

5 starts just for passing the 100-year mark! They must be found something right for that kind of longevity. They bake their bread fresh on site daily. Come here for rye (seeded or not), pumpernickel, challah, or old-fashioned white bread. They also have cookies, Danish, tea biscuits, knishes, coffee cake, and even a few slices of tomato pie. Staff are friendly. Cash is preferred.

Fresh bread and mistake cookies and chocolate that still taste fine. The price is right, service was excellent, and pickup was fast. Just wish they offered this on weekends and that pickup time during the week was later on and it is hard for people to pickup 430-5 unless they happen to be off etc

The Black and White cookies are NOT made in-house. No one that works there knows what bakery they are delivered from, just that they come from somewhere in NY. Not a fan of the cookie regardless.

Such a cute place, I was looking for snacks to take on the plane and chips don't cut it for me, I need pastries so I stumbled upon this place after brunch. Whatever kind of pastry that you want they got it for you and in multiple varieties. I got the banana bread and a pound cake that was wrapped up individually. It was very moist and delicious.

Off the chain! Great Jewish fare found here. Everything I had was amazing and the staff are particularly friendly. Normal deli type environment, I found it quaint and peaceful. Philly, you rock!

This is the perfect cute bakery set right by Liberty Lands. We love coming here after the park to grab a snack :) Pros - reasonable prices - the pizza knish is one of my favorites! Tastes just like a hot pocket - the ladies here are super sweet. Sometimes they give my toddler a cookie for free :) - muffins are moist and delicious (not overly sweet) - they participate in Too Good to Go and offer quite hefty bags of goods so nothing goes to waste Cons - wish they had a menu posted somewhere. Sometimes I don't know what the options are just from looking at the pastry

Great crusty pumpernickel and even better seeded rye bread for $4 a loaf, slicing optional, highly recommend! Also bakes seedless rye and marble rye. Opens early 7 days a week like a good bakery should. Claims to be Philadelphia's oldest Jewish bakery. As others have noted, this is a very small sales room attached to an enormous commercial operation. I tried a Kaplan's cheese danish also, perfectly fine but not up to the standard set by that delicious bread. Next time I'll try the cookies.

I used to love this place I drove from Northeast and then when moved to Jersey still drove over for rye breads but went 2 months ago and the rye bread texture had changed I bought 4 large loaves to freeze, I could barely eat it the texture and flavor had changed. Has the texture and flavor have changed. I am struggling to fine that great bread again. Any suggestions

If you haven't stopped by Kaplan's for their Jewish Rye, you shouldn't. More for me. Kaplan's has been a staple in the Philly area for a long time! My grandmother used to frequent this joint 50 years back! Maybe not this location, but you get the vibes. They have it all. From fresh rye bread, bakery sweets, and coffee too. Everything smelled so fresh and the joint only allowed two customers in at a time. Very safe given the Covid-Times. Recommend calling for tour order a day in advance as they make their specialty rye breads to order only. What we snagged: -Large Jewish Rye. So damn good and so fresh. It was gone in a day... -Various danishes -Various cookies. All came to sub $30. Can't beat the price. We'll be back to share this rye with many friends and family. Again, don't go here. More for me.

Super nice staff, really great prices, and excellent offerings! The bagels are the most affordable dozen bagels in town and have a great chewy quality to them- how bagels should be. They also have a ton of cookies and sweets that are sold by weight, and black and white cookies (my favorite nyc indulgence!). The challah is also always on point. The staff is super helpful, offering to help carry a big order down the block if you need a hand, and willing to put aside an order over the phone if you need to call ahead and pick up in your way to an event or work, etc. This has got to be my favorite low key bakery in Philly.

Richard Kedanis The best "black russian bread" in Philadelphia. Good rye, challah and pastries, too. Suburban eateries come here for great bread.

Do not buy from here. I found all of their baked goods in SAMS CLUB. The picture of the single cupcake was one I bought from the bakery and then you can see it also pictured in Sams Club.

I bought bagels and I had a funny feeling. In addition there was no one in there. When I asked if they could cut them the one lady rolled her eyes so I told her to give them back. I got home and I tried them. A good bagel you can eat without toasting, nothing on them and they're delicious but these bagels wouldn't be good prepared in any way. They're soft but stale. The outside of the bagel is soft but when you pull a piece off it's not soft it's mealy and stale. Reminded me of a Wawa bagel in plastic wrap at the register.

This is an old fashioned bakery that celebrated their 100 year anniversary last year. The rye bread is the best I've ever had. It comes in several sizes, is sliced while you wait and freezes well. The pumpernickel and challah breads are also delicious. The cookies and pastries are yummy. The bagels are good too. Everything in here is good! They supply lots of stores and restaurants and have for years. The people are nice. We love talking to the ladies when we go which is about once a month! You can usually find parking by the park. If possible go a a weekday.

I drove 40 minutes to try this bakery based on a recommendation. I was excited to see Salt Sticks since I haven't had them in years. They were delicious and I also enjoyed the corn rye bread with garlic. My husband was happy with the black and white cookies Unfortunately they did not have any onion rolls and the raspberry horn I got was lacking. If I lived close I'd be back but it wasn't worth the drive.

I was visiting stopped in a VERY PLEASANT SURPRISE! Very friendly and attentive staff! They also had sugar free items! My new find

Cute shop in NoLib1 get ur usual bagels and black and white cookies. Ladies that work there are super nice and helpful.

Just a grimey commercial bakery with a storefront tacked on. I went here 3x out of convenience and that's gonna be it. Bagels are homogenous in texture like a grocery store bagel. Danishes were soggy and dense, like ones you'd find Saran wrapped at the checkout of a gas station. Coffee comes from a keurig machine. Probably not even rated for commercial use. If there is anything good at this bakery I don't know what it is. Everything tasted like 3 day old baked goods from a chain grocery. With so many great cafe options in the neighborhood this should be your absolute last resort. Staff was friendly at least.

Such a cute bakery. Staff is so friendly and helpful and the bagels were SOOOOO GOOD! I got half a dozen bagels and everyone enjoyed there's with cream cheese! Highly recommend if you live in this area to make this your bakery! YUM!

Woke this AM in Norris Square alongside my partner, who eschews early morning bites. Hungry for some good sticky buns, I pondered rationalising a 90-minute drive to Ocean City for some made by MALLONS - my favourite, but decided instead to locally find some, which Kaplan's offered. I got a sticky bun, a blueberry Danish, and an apple strudel. I found the sticky bun to be not very sticky, sweet, or moist; I consequently won't get another from Kaplan's. The strudel was moist and tasty; I'd get it again. The Danish, however, was the best - sweet and moist; I recommend it (and the strudel) to others. Kaplan's also offers bagels (among other treats and breads), which I've yet to try.

I am originally from Philadelphia I live now in Florida and every time I come back home to visit I have to make a stop and pick up bread. They freshly made all kinds of bread and desserts as well.

This staff person was nice, but the pastries tasted a few days old. Maybe the bagels are better, but we were disappointed.

I should have known not to trust a kosher bakery open on saturday. They didn't know what was parve or not and as someone with a dairy allergy, this meant I could eat almost nothing. Also the cream cheese on the bagel my partner got is like the kind you might get in a little container at 7/11. Aimed at goys, from what I could see.

The best rye breads by far. Heavenly salt sticks and bagels. Kaplan's is a real treasure.

I enjoyed the nice lady who greeted me when I walked in. Place smelled good. I had coffee and black and white. I'd go back to try the baked goods

Haven't been to a legitimate bakery in a while, so I'm happy that this place is on my route now! I've tried some onion loaves, as well as a few desserts. Classic. So many options. They also sell eggs, cream cheese, drinks, etc if you want to complete your breakfast or dessert. Last time I was there, I was eyeing the chocolate chip loaf, so I hope that's everything I want it to be! I get my groceries from the Acme, but any baked goods should come from here.

While my neighborhood sprouts overpriced modern row homes the way a young teen sprouts pimples on their face, Kaplan is still holding court at 3rd and Poplar and keeping it real. Thank god. I will cherish and hold dear any neighborhood mainstay that reminds what this neighborhood was and what it will be. Folks, let's hang on to this one. No, it's not fancy or sleek or hipster-y in the least. It's got grit, it's legit and it puts out some damn fine baked goods. The ryes, the challahs, the pumpernickels- good grief - get yourself some. If you're a new transplant due to said new construction in the 'hood, do yourself a favor and patronize the joint already? For those not neighborhood adjacent, get yourself a little treat to take to Liberty lands or some bagels (with cream cheese) to go.

The bread and bagels are delicious, and my 8 year old is a big fan of the pizza knishes - but if you really want to try something that will knock your socks off give a square of their classic coffee cake a try. Quite possibly the best coffee cake I've ever had. Delicious.

The bread is excellent. The counter staff is rude. The last two times the counter person has been curt and dismissive. If you can overlook the poor service, go for it.

Every time I visit Kaplan's I always eave satisfied. Everything is always fresh and delicious!!!

Originally I was expecting a dine-in and to-go situation so I had planned on getting an everything bagel with lox spread and nothing more. Unfortunately the only cream cheese they can do for a single bagel is plain. In a moment of panic, I ended up getting a half dozen everything bagels and a tub of lox spread to go. Both were FANTASTIC. Besides my misunderstanding of the format of the bakery, the place smells delicious, the wall is lined with breads (I plan on getting a challah bread and a rye bread ASAP), and there were a lot of pastries to choose from. Looking forward to going back!

I need to get back to Kaplan's in hopes of adding some stars to this rating, but this is my initial review. Went in right at opening during the work week to grab a bagel and coffee on my way to class. The cons really stood out - the baked goods didn't look fresh at all nor did they even look like they were made in-house. The coffee I ordered? It was a K-cup from a Keurig machine. That was the worst part of all. It's a shame because the bagel...was perfect. Toasted lightly, perfect amount of cream cheese, crunchy on the outside and chewy inside. I was shocked as it was one of the best I've had in the city. The bagel was the redeeming item here and the reason I'll have to come in again...and not judge this book by its' cover. Staff were also friendly. Aside from the Keurig thing - get a real coffee machine, please!

Excellent bakery! We just found this bakery, best bagels, knishes and rye bread in Philly!

We've been buying the bread here for 15+ years. The seeded rye and challah rolls are simply the best we've tasted anywhere. The cheese Danish is excellent too.

Don't let the appearance of this place fool you! It's not quite eye appealing, but once you walk in you'll see that this Jewish Bakery has a great selection of breads, pastries, and fresh bagels... and what's a bagel without cream cheese? My personal favorites include the whole wheat or French toast bagels paired with the lox or cinnamon toast cream cheese. I would also suggest getting the raspberry crumb cake. It is amazing! Prices are very reasonable and service is fast and easy which is an added bonus. Do take note that they have a $10 minimum for cards!

I love this old school Jewish bakery! Every single time I walk my dog, I can smell the the fresh baked bagels/ breads and the fermentation of yeast. The bagels are a perfectly soft and chewy with a light crisp. Perfect for reheating since it not overly baked! Desserts, breads and cream cheeses are amazing as well. Never disappointed!

I just knew this place was going to be good, from the first time I rode my bike outside past Kaplan's and could smell what was cooking on the inside. This is another one of those places that isn't fancy, and not even pretty for that matter; but Kaplan's keeps the overhead low which keeps the prices reasonable. Finally I made it into the place and had one of the most delicious cheesecake danishes in my life. The ladies inside were so sweet that I even felt compelled to tip them; and I rarely feel compelled to tip at a behind-the-counter service joint. And that, my friends, is the textbook definition of a 5-star, Woohoo!, rating for me.

Very good cookies, even better bagels. Really friendly service and a good place to grab a quick bite.

Bad service. Bagel solid, no cream cheese though.. big disappointment. Only keurig coffee. Not good.

Ok so. Idk if they even actually make any bread or bagels here. I'd be hard pressed to believe it if anyone told me they do. The place smells like old yeast and bread. It's so full of stuff that it's hard to believe if any of it's near fresh. I'm so spoiled from eating the awesome made fresh daily stuff at Kettle Black just a couple blocks away on 2nd.

I have to agree with a couple of the other reviewers: the rye bread is out of this world. If you have no other reason for stopping at Kaplan's, do it for the rye. Oh, and the cranberry muffins are quite possibly the best I've ever tasted. They're moist with a slight hint of lemon, and not overly sweet. Muffin snobs, rejoice! Kaplan's are delicious! The pumpkin bread is tasty, too. So tasty, in fact, that I only got a couple bites of it before my boyfriend scarfed it down himself. (Insert some fist shaking here. Grrr!) So, folks ... Muffins and rye bread! You want! Skip Sunday brunch and do it up at home, courtesy of Kaplan's.

I worked my way through college as a baker in my parents other bakery in the Camden area. We supplied all the deli's and most of the grocers in the area. I have eaten rye bread from many places since our bakery c losed in the early 60's. I left the business to go to medical school. The seeded "corn bread " at Kaplan's is the first bread that has the taste as authentic rye bread that I remember . It is the BEST.

I love this place. It's a little Jewish bakery on the side of a corner. You walk in, and there's a small counter with lots of scrumptious food items. I always stop here because they have the best rye bread. The danishes are amazing, and they feel like they weigh 5 lbs. The people here are also extremely helpful and nice. I would definitely check it out if you're near by.

It's a dump. But what a lovely dump! 10 years ago it was a horrible neighborhood but now it's oh so hot. Great rye bread, great pumpernickel. Good bagels. Super cheap! It's been there forever. It's like going back in time . Your Bubbie will be proud of you!

Neighborhood bakery, flawless, fireman in the city and we won't go anywhere else for rolls for the firehouse. Best rolls in the city.

My review is for the pastries at Kaplan's. Whatever you do, do NOT buy the eclairs or biscotti. I was in a pinch and needed to pick up some pastries for afternoon coffee. The eclairs were filled with hyper-sugary buttercream frosting. What? I was really disheartened to be serving my guests a slightly stale and crispy version of an inverted grocery-store cupcake. The biscotti was stale indeed, but lacked any flavor other than what I can describe as "floury". The last thing that I purchased that was a saving grace was the poppy seed babka, which, of course, we all agreed that my grandmother's was better. I hate giving bad reviews, but the pastries here just aren't up to snuff. I'll definitely be back to try their rye bread and egg bagels, though.

When is the bread fresh? Stopped last Saturday around 8, bread shelves well stocked. Bought rye & pumpernickel loaf, rye was not fresh at least day old and pumpernickel was not fresh either.

Total bummer. Everything I bought today was a letdown. The cinnamon buns were dry and stale. The bread fell apart while I was eating my sandwich. My order was also pricey: $15 for a loaf of bread, four mini cinnamon buns, cream cheese, and a cupcake. The cupcake was a gift, so I'm hoping it was fresher than the rest of the stuff I bought.