On January 2, 2025, the extremely anticipated micro-bakery and pop-up sensation, DreamWorld Bakes, turns into a brick-and-mortar actuality, formally opening its doorways at 2400 Coral Avenue.
The grand opening with characteristic a ribbon-cutting ceremony full with large scissors and can kick off promptly at 8 am. The primary 100 patrons shall be rewarded with complimentary Child Spice Cake Bites – cardamom cake layers, passionfruit curd, mango-chai mousse, and tonka bean Italian meringue buttercream.
Based by Ashley Huston — a self-taught baker, group champion, and the artistic genius behind Patti LaBelle’s showstopping eightieth birthday cake — DreamWorld Bakes has been a 12 months within the making. What began as a aspect hustle in Huston’s dwelling kitchen throughout the pandemic has blossomed into one among Philadelphia’s most buzzed-about bakeries. And now, after numerous late nights, sprinkles, and sugar clouds, the dream lastly has a storefront to name dwelling.
“This bakery is the fruits of a lot exhausting work, love, and a bit little bit of magic,” stated Huston, who was topped Philadelphia journal’s 2024 Better of Philly baker. “I would like DreamWorld Bakes to be an area the place everybody can really feel a spark of pleasure and surprise — and, in fact, take pleasure in some unimaginable treats!”

Recognized for creative, flavor-packed creations impressed by her travels and numerous culinary influences, Huston has constructed a model that’s as vibrant as it’s heartfelt. She spent two years educating English in rural Tanzania with the Peace Corps which encourage her bakes.
DreamWorld Bakes guarantees to be a haven for anybody craving a contact of sweetness, a cheerful and intimate gathering place to fulfill with pals, household or coworkers, and the right go-to for celebrating milestones.
Suppose bespoke desserts that look too good to eat (however style too good to not), seasonally impressed treats that deliver a bit magic to on a regular basis moments, and a buzzy café beverage menu with sizzling and iced espresso and espresso drinks.
“Opening a bakery has all the time been my dream,” stated Huston. “DreamWorld Bakes is my love letter to Philly and proof that with sufficient exhausting work and a sprinkle of magic, something is feasible.”
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