Red velvet is a classic throughout the year, but it’s a particular favorite during the season of love. Made with delicious vanilla and cocoa flavors, red velvet treats are readily available at Main Line bakeries and restaurants. Whether you prefer it in cupcake form or by the slice, you can’t go wrong with one of these local treats for Valentine’s Day in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Dia Doce Gourmet Cupcakes
100 S High St., West Chester
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This gourmet cupcake shop offers six unique seasonal flavors for Valentine’s Day, including classic red velvet, chocolate-covered strawberry, white chocolate raspberry, chocolate truffle, pink champagne and “Sleepless” chocolate espresso. The weekly specials change every Tuesday, so stay on the lookout for the red velvet brownie batter truffle.
R. Weinrich German Bakery
3545 West Chester Pke., Newtown Square
Since 1961, this local bakery has been serving the community traditional German recipes including German breads and spice cookies, Bavarian pretzels, German butter cake and more. It also offers custom cakes, including a delicious red velvet with the option of several cream fillings.
Clay’s Creative Corner Bakery
700 Lancaster Ave., Berwyn
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Clay’s Bakery specializes in delicious decorated cakes for every occasion and craving. Along with several other flavors, the bakery offers red velvet cakes and cupcakes served with the iconic cream cheese frosting.
Yori’s Church Street Bakery
15 N Church St., West Chester
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To get in the Valentine’s Day spirit, beloved Yori’s offers custom red velvet cakes, cupcakes and raspberry cheesecake. Be sure to check out the shop’s tempting pastry spread, which includes cannoli and bear claws, to name a few.
The Bakery House
604 W Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr
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This bakery has been a Main Line staple for over 30 years, offering a diverse menu of both sweet and savory delicacies. Along with the red velvet cupcakes and strawberry shortcakes, the venue also offers several gluten-free and vegan desserts.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
573 E Lancaster Ave., Berwyn
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If you’re craving a cold dessert, Handel’s ice cream is made fresh in-store every day. It stocks 45 flavors daily, including red velvet, chocolate raspberry truffle and strawberry cheesecake.
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