Stocks Bakery

"Expect a long (but well worth it) wait when you visit this Fishtown landmark and bakery. Serving the community for over a century, the vanilla and chocolate pound cakes are at the top of most customers’ minds, but its collection of cookies and other pastries are also a hit." - George Banks-Weston

"This bakery’s nearly 100-year history makes it a Philly institution. Its long lines (especially on holidays) and storefront photo-ops are evidence of its stellar reputation, making it one of the top spots in Philly to get a classic cake for any occasion." - George Banks-Weston

"At Stock's, pound cake is the name of the game, and it’s the best in town — not shocking since the Port Richmond bakery has been practicing since 1924. The pillowy cake turns to an almost fudge-like consistency as you chew, and the icing on top is good enough to eat alone. Try the marble cake, too." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"Family-owned since it opened in 1924, this Port Richmond bakery makes a variety of sweets, but the Stock’s name is by now pretty synonymous with pound cake. In fact, around Christmas, the bakery may only offer pound cake, as the bakers scale up production for the busy season." - Eater Staff, Sarah Maiellano