Pile on the Pastries at Center City’s Adorable Carbs Counter
Prolific Philly restaurateur Ellen Yin got into the bakery game when she opened the Bread Room in Center City this fall under her High Street Hospitality Group, right next door to its American restaurant of the same name.
What to order
- The tuna nicoise hoagie ($18) is a jam-packed sandwich where the excellent seeded roll is loaded with tuna, white anchovies, a black olive spread, a diced jammy egg, roasted peppers, and greens. The bread is soft and sturdy.
- Matcha croissant ($7.50) is a thick squiggle of a pastry loaf, with a crispy exterior and soft interior filled with matcha cream.
- The miso tahini cookie ($3) is chewy and slight, and isn’t too sweet; the sprinkling of sesame seeds adds just a tad of crunch.
What to drink
The espresso and lattes are fun, with their own nods to the bakery’s menu of Asian pastries. My croissant milk cortado ($5) was what Sabrina Carpenter should’ve been singing about: short and sweet. I followed that with the black sesame latte ($6), which paired well with my cookie, a balance of subtle sweetness.
Take note
There aren’t too many seating options — some counter window seating and a couple of tables — so plan ahead. Otherwise, just order online or take everything to go.