Essen Bakery

This past year has been incredibly trying for our little family and ultimately led us to make the hardest decisions we’ve ever had to make. We are sad to share this news but also so grateful for everything that this little Jewish bakery business has brought to our lives; joy, challenge, community, growth, creativity and so, so many great memories with so many great people!
Thank you to everyone who walked through our doors, supported us, believed in us, and became part of our story! You have contributed to our lives in ways you can’t imagine.
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We’re hitting pause for the next three days to take care of what matters most—our people, our health, and our future.
Running a bakery is a labor of love. Just like dough needs time to rest in order to rise, we’re prioritizing rest, reflection, and recharging so that when we reopen, we do so with renewed energy, sharper focus, and a few exciting improvements to our menu and spaces.
We know that great things take time and intention—and we’re committed to building an even better Essen for our team and our communities. We have some big ideas we’re working on, and we can’t wait to share them with you soon.
In the meantime, we’d love to hear from you! What would you like to see at Essen? Have you had an experience with us—good, bad or meh—that you think we should know about? Drop us a comment or DM. Your feedback helps us grow.
Thank you for being part of our story—we’ll see you soon ❤️


Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! All of us literally couldn’t exist (or function) without you!
We hope you are all spoiled to bits today 🥰
Especially you inspire, mentor and support us all, Team Essen (and Lily) treasure your unconditional love and steadfast leadership!

9 Years of Essen! 🎉
We’re officially stepping into our first decade at Essen Bakery — and what a ride it’s been.
It all began 9 years ago in a tiny 650 sq ft shared space on East Passyunk — just a dream, some chutzpah, and not much else. Today, while we are only “rolling in dough” in the literal sense 😂, we do have the bakery space of our dreams, a growing team, and a whole lot of heart.
None of this would be possible without YOU — our amazing community of friends, family, and loyal customers who’ve been with us through every babka, bagel, and bump in the road. Thank you for showing up, cheering us on, and making this dream real.
🎈 Come celebrate with us the whole weekend at either North or South!
Enjoy a $9 special: Lox & Schmear or Whitefish Bagel + a hot cup of coffee. Because what’s a party without good food?
Here’s to the next 10 years of carbs, coffee, and community. 🥂
Love,
Team Essen

🤫 We also have some new menu items in store this weekend. Watch this space 👀!

You can still get your order in for Passover! Don’t snooze 😴 and head to the link in our bio to place your order now!

Lots and lots of Hamentaschen available tomorrow and through the weekend. Raspberry, Apricot, Poppy and Chocolate Tahini. Order online (link in bio) or in store. Happy Purim!!!

Show your support for the Birds today! 🏈🦅🏈 E-A-G-L-E-S
Our pastries are all decked out in their Eagles gear, put yours on and come visit us before the big game (or order delivery!).