One place that kept coming up when I mentioned that I was going to Philadelphia was Sweet Freedom Bakery. So many readers, bloggers, and tweeters recommended this place that I couldn’t not go. I’m happy with anywhere that sells gluten-free treats, but Sweet Freedom goes above and beyond selling only gluten-free, soy-free, corn-free, and vegan desserts. I visited Sunday morning before lunch with Cynthia and Katie.
The selection was—in a word—overwhelming. There were cupcakes, cookies, hand pies, brownies, and bars. It took me 10 minutes just to settle on something.
I ended up getting a brownie sundae cupcake(top left) for myself and a Samoas(top right) and chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting(bottom) for Madeline and Boots.
I love that they showed you the ingredients for all of the items. Not only does it help people with allergies know what they can have and can’t, but it helps nosy bakers like me know the secret ingredients of their baking.
The brownie cupcake was good, but nothing outstanding. The frosting was delicious but then again when isn’t frosting delicious? The Samoas cupcake was seriously impressive, with a coconut cream filling that looked incredible. But the real stand out was the cinnamon bun.
Photo from Katie
I wasn’t planning on eating one of these, but Katie bought one and insisted that we share. Twist my arm why don’t ya? There was some serious moaning from our side of the table as we ate this. It wasn’t the best gluten-free, vegan cinnamon bun I’ve ever had; it was the best cinnamon bun I’ve ever had—period. It was so light and fluffy you could tell it had to be fresh and homemade. The glaze was sticky and sweet but didn’t overpower the spiciness of the cinnamon. Every part of it was pure bliss.
I can’t lie: I’m as excited as going back to Philadelphia in November for the cinnamon bun as I am the marathon. Carbs have never tasted so good.
I am going here tomorrow for the first time! Hoping they have the Samoa Cupcake tomorrow!
I already made Boots promise me that we can go eat cinnamon buns this weekend. And in full disclosure, he ate that last chocolate cupcake in secret so he didn’t have to share. So, Sweet Freedom is THAT good.
That’s totally awesome! I took my extras to eat with a friend and didn’t tell Hunni 🙂
Oh my gawsh… I WISH I lived close to Philadelphia. The fact that they’re corn free AND gluten free… that’s unheard of in Canada, I swear. Wow. Looks like you guys picked the best treats.
I don’t know how they do their cinnamon buns but they are seriously the best thing ever!!
The cinnamon bun smell is supposed to be an aphrodisiac for men. Just a random thought for your Thursday 😉
That’s the best random fact I’ve heard in a long time. I’d believe it, too.
Sounds so delish! I have never heard of Sweet Freedeom Bakery, but I am sure glad I have!!!
Glad you made it there! My personal favorite from back when I lived in Philly was the cookie sandwich, I never even tried the cinnamon bun but am returning for to Philly for the marathon as well so I’ll have to put it on my “to-eat” list.
Fun fact: the owners of Sweet Freedom went to my culinary school! I can’t believe I haven’t been there myself yet!
That cinnamon roll looks delicious! I love good, local bakeries 🙂 Clearly, I need to plan a trip!
Oh. my. holy. bucket.
That cinnamon roll. I’ve never even seen a cinnamon roll of any kind in Australia, let alone one suitable for alternate lifestyles/allergies. Curse you world!
Heather and I sampled the Samoa, German Chocolate, and Brownie cupcakes the other night. The Samoa won hands down. I made Momma promise to bring some when she comes to visit and I’m plotting what to order for my birthday cake since they don’t do all the fancy flavors…and no cinnamon buns :0(
Hi! It was great to meet you at HLS! Do you mind if I share this post with the owners of Sweet Freedom? They’re good friends of mine and I know they would love to hear the rave reviews of the cinn buns!
Please, do! You can even tell them I’ll be back if it isn’t clear enough from this post 🙂
SWEET FREEDOM BAKERY IS INCREDIBLE! I just moved back from Pittsburgh a few months ago, and was looking for something to fill my void of Gluuteny Bakery there. Sweet Freedom is so delish, i’ve been there a few times! Glad you enjoyed it =]
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