Found street parking within a block of the bakery. Have quarters…read more The cakes in the display window covered all fall festivities. Fresh breads, stuffing, cookies, scones, donuts, and scone were in abundance. I left with donuts for work and a huge ladylock. The ladies collecting the delicacies were happy employees.

OMG!!! To me, this is what heaven must smell like...after leaving Brother Andre's Cafe...hubby and…read moreI stopped by here...first time for me...too much to choose from ...settled on an apricot almond pastry...they carry brownies/cupcakes/pies/cakes/pastries/cookies and tons of Easter chocolates...gotta shop stop!!!

Jean-Marc is the closest we have to authentic French pastries in Pittsburgh so I was devastated to…read morehear they were closing and was lucky enough to have some final pastries from them. The lines of people on their final two days were ridiculous and rightfully so. The butter used to make these is imported from France and it makes a big difference. The palmier is light and crispy and the croissants enormous. I'll miss this place!!

This place is amazing. My great uncle first took me here. He lived in Millvale his entire life…read more He had grown up with my grandmother and her sisters after being orphaned. My first memory was of him picking up an order and bringing it with him to visit my grandparents all the way down in Beaver County. After that, every time he visited my grandmother, he would show up with these little round cookies that were an absolute treasure. I never knew where they came from but nowhere else in Pittsburgh seemed to have them available. It wasn't until I moved out for college that he shared the secret- he got them here and took me while he picked up his order. What a treat! This was our secret place to pick up treats that are always a hit whenever we bring them along.

Great service, excellent pastries and sandwiches! Really can't go wrong with anything here, but…read morewould definitely recommend the Montagnard sandwich if you're a prosciutto lover, and the almond croissants... they're absolutely worth trying once and then you'll no doubt be addicted to the. The cafe is also a great spot to sit and read, so work, but be prepared for some crowds

Sigh. I saw that they had ceramic cups, including espresso sized cups. I ordered an espresso for…read morehere. And then they handed me a paper cup with a plastic lid. So disappointing! I try so hard not to waste materials with single use cups. I carry a travel cup. If they had only had paper cups, I would have given the barista my travel cup. I explained this, and she poured it into a (cappuccino sized!) ceramic cup for me. The espresso is good, but I prefer the espresso at Yinz, so probably won't come here again. That said, the quiches look really good here...

If you are truly looking for some of the best donuts in the Pittsburgh area, then look no further…read more Better Maid is a locally-owned small business with some of the best cake donuts I have ever tasted. Located on Steuben Street in the West End, this shop dates back several decades. It is located in an unassuming white building, with little signage. However, there is plenty of street parking along with the private lot on the side. This place does not necessarily have set business hours. They have an open time, and go until they sell out. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday they are open at 7 AM, and the weekends is 8 AM. I would advise arriving for the set open time if you are planning to get donuts on any given day. Especially on the weekend, they will sell out within an hour or two (yes, the donuts are that good!!). Plan accordingly if you are planning to stop. It is not unusual for a line to be forming 30+ minutes before the doors open. The plus of getting there early like that is that you will be one of the first served, and therefore able to get first picks! The selection of donuts rotates each day. There is not necessarily a schedule on which this occurs, but they might have a flavor today that they will not have tomorrow. Some of my favorites overtime have been the blueberry cake, pumpkin cake, cherry "sandwich" filled, sour cream, and so many more. I have asked the staff before if/when they would be making a particular kind, and they will let you know if they have an idea, so do not be afraid to ask. They sell cake donuts, regular donuts, long Johns, cinnamon rolls, and other speciality items each day. There are also donut holes, while are quite honestly some of the best I have ever tasted anywhere. They are usually warm and melt in your mouth. Do not leave without buying some if they are available. The value here is unbeatable. With the donuts being homemade and fresh, the prices are the best anywhere. They are even cheaper than somewhere like Dunkin, but the quality is 100 times better. This is probably another reason the people keep coming back for these delicacies. However, note that it is CASH ONLY! When I first started coming here, an older gentleman owned the place. He was so friendly and social to everyone who walked through the door. I always enjoyed interacting with him when I came by. A few years ago, a younger couple bought the business. However, the previous owner still works alongside them, which is cool to see! The new owners have been more consistent with being open during advertised open days, and are active on their Instagram account. This helps with knowing specials, when they sell out, if there is a change in being open, etc. Before, the days were sometimes hit or miss if they would be open. However, this has improved a lot since the new ownership has been in place. I love Better Maid - there truly is not a better cake donuts or donut hole anywhere I have tried in Pittsburgh. Plus, it is local people producing a handmade product, which is something everyone can get behind supporting. I just wish there were set hours sometimes, but that is part of the culture of the business. So, plan on brining your cash and waking up early for these delicious treats.

Awesome donut place! There's a reason people start lining up 20mins before they open every day…read more Donuts are made fresh daily with love and care. They have a great variety of flavors too: glazed, cake donuts, cream filled, frosted, etc. I waited about an hour and 15mins to order, but it was worth it. Everyone in line was very friendly and shared the same feeling, something the staff clearly appreciated with their genuine smiles and service. I ordered a dozen donuts, a variety of their most popular. My favorites were the cherry donut and buttermilk log. The glaze on top was so incredible, sweet and creamy at the same time. The donut itself pretty much melts in your mouth, especially if you put them in the microwave for a few seconds. Definitely a spot for special occasions because of the wait and they run out quickly, but a great experience!

This place has everything you could ever want to satisfy a sweet tooth... AND MORE...!…read moreWe've had over a dozen different types of their cookies- ALL DELICIOUS. Just brought home a Burnt Almond Torte that I requested some Raspberry drizzle and whether he could tell I love raspberry drizzle or its a common request- he LOADED the top... and OMG... was it delicious. My wife loves Cannoli's and they have some of the best in Pgh. Be sure to stop in here while strolling Mt Washington, you won't be disappointed.

This is a top-tier Pittsburgh bakery in my opinion. I really enjoy the cakes here. There's…read moresomething about the frosting that is so light and delicious. It's kind of a cross between a whipped cream and buttercream. They have a great assortment of pastries, cookies, cakes and more. Today I bought a Memorial Day cake but seriously considered adding the babka bread, which looks like a long danish. I inquired about the chocolate one and was told it was filled with chocolate and hazelnut. Next time for sure. I can often find an easy parking space around the bakery but if not there is a lot across the street, make sure to still pay via the Go Mobile PGH app. The individual cupcakes are piled high with frosting and so decadent. I also find prices here very fair. They have also recently added a little section to the store with Pittsburgh souvenirs for anyone on Mount Washington visiting the city. The interior is a little dim and dated and could use a refresh imo but the treats are first rate. Pro tip, if you are on the Too Good 2 Go app, they frequently offer a surprise box of leftover pastries from the day. Look them up and sign up for notifications because you will need to be on any drop from them right away or it's gone.

4.5 stars. Sugar Butter Bakery is a small, local bakery. I shopped here one time, and I had a…read morepositive experience. An employee promptly served me and made friendly conversation. I saw display cases that contained cupcakes, scones, rolls, cheesecakes, brownies, blondies, etcetera. I purchased four baked goods: one cinnamon roll, two cookies, and one muffin. After I paid several dollars for my four baked goods, I noticed several slips on the wall. The employee said that the slips were prepaid and that customers could use the slips to receive free foods. How nice! I appreciate whoever paid for those slips. I ate my four baked goods at home. The snickerdoodle cookie (5 stars) was one of my favorite snickerdoodles that I have ever eaten in my life. The cinnamon roll (4.5 stars) was a large size and had a sweet maple flavor that I liked. The banana-caramel muffin (4.5 stars) was nicely sweet and was topped with a banana chip. The oatmeal-raisin cookie (4.5 stars) was medium-sized and had the right ratio of ingredients. Overall, Sugar Butter Bakery's selection of baked goods was not large, especially in the late afternoon when I went, but their quality was high. I recommend stopping in Sugar Butter Bakery if you are in the area.

I was there last week and was blown away by the friendliness and aroma and visuals. My friends…read moreloved the baked goods and I saved a bacon chive scone for myself. Well update: the scone was incredible. I'm not a scone girl but this savory masterpiece has been thinking of going again soon. The scone was so good, I heated mine in the microwave for thirty seconds and it was heaven. I mean seriously, so much so I had to write another review just to shout it from the roof top. The scone has bacon and chives and it light but filling. If you have someone in your life that likes a savory bfast, go now.

Coming from California, this place absolutely blew me away! The selection is top-tier, but the…read moreprices are what really shocked me--back home, a bakery of this caliber would easily cost 4x as much. Even with the lower prices, the quality is incredible. I picked up several Tigertails, chocolate chip cookies, and the carrot cake, and everything was amazing. I'm honestly glad I don't live nearby because I would live in this bakery! I visited midday on a Wednesday, so it wasn't too busy and parking was easy. The staff was excellent, very friendly and patient as I took everything in. It's a beautiful, clean spot that would even be great for a casual date. A must-visit if you're in the Pittsburgh area.

I get why folks are enamored about this place, as it's absolutely a site to see. But when you turn…read morea bakery into a factory, you pump out product with low quality. I've tried their donuts, their cookies, their pies, their cupcakes, and everything ranges from not being fresh, to lacking flavor, to being just downright awful (seriously, how do you screw up a chocolate chip cookie?). Your best bet is to actually just order a sandwich or a salad, but it you're coming here for pastries, I'd recommend you don't.

Growing up in California and recently moving to Pittsburgh I truly miss Mexican sweets and food so…read morefinding this place was a gem. You walk right in and the smell of delicious food, coffee and sweets. Hit your nose. You start by picking any type of treats that you want by putting it on a tray once you're done you walk it up to the front and you check out you have the option to add food if you'd like to as well the service is amazing. Everybody is so so friendly. It feels like you just went to your aunt's and Uncle's house for a warm cozy meal highly suggest stopping by!

Amazing huevos rancheros and super nice service as well. mexican is sparse in pittsburgh but this…read moreplace is so good and reminded me of places back home in ca. love it here!

Yup, it was great…read more All the food blogs sent me here for our trip to Pittsburgh and the burnt almond torte did not disappoint. Neither did the friendly and welcoming woman who helped us out and taught us about some of their other offerings.

Not a lot to say here. We were doing the tourist thing and we searched for those can't miss food…read moreoptions and this bakery came up. Took an Uber there, it was daytime but im pretty sure night times around that place are a bit...seedy. However, this bakery is rad. We went for the burnt almond torte. The ladies behind the counter were so helpful and kind. Star of the show was the torte. Simply perfect.

Great local bakery, been in McKeesport for over 100 years and going strong. Girls working the…read morecounter are always friendly and quick to serve you. It is a smaller old school bakery with lots of glass cases. They have a nice variety of sweet treats : cookies, pastries, breads, cakes, muffins and more! This is our go to bakery for birthday bakes. Cakes are consistently good from here. We personally love the white cake with raspberry filling. The cake decorator who used to be there is no longer so they are not as beautiful as they once were but they still taste good. The buttercream icing is silky smooth and sweet but not too sweet!

Usually I don't venture out to the port but we had to go to one of the best bakeries around. The…read morelady lock was amazing. Light. Fluffy. Incredible. The Irish Soda bread and fresher baked rye bread. Amazing. Now I see why people love this place. Can't wait to revisit with the remodel