Great local owned business. Has made to order chocolates and cookies and other confections. Good…read morechocolate pretzels. The owner can make almost for you. Good prices and artistic flair on the chocolates. I would stack this up against the more expensive chocolates like godiva without the $30/lb price. I have been in the food biz for 30 years and it's worth the trip. I like local niche places.

I'm a bit of a paczki snob and was told that they are great at Patti's. The reviews I had heard…read morewere correct! Their paczki are amazing. Full of flavor, filling and packed with flavor. You know it is going to be a good paczki when it is heavy and they didn't disappoint. They had several traditional flavors but also had two rotating specialty flavors. I've also had king cakes and various cookies and they have all been delicious. The place was packed. There was a line, but they kept it moving efficiently. There is parking available, but make sure you don't park in spots designated for another business in the same strip. I saw someone from one of those businesses monitoring spots and threatening a tow (which is obviously their right to do). They also have a cafe side with tables and some cute decor. I looked at the menu options and saw what some patrons were getting and it looked great. Something I'll definitely have to come back and try. Overall, a great spot for some tasty treats. And, in my opinion, the best paczki in Pittsburgh.

Got an amazing king cake today and some other pastries. First time I've ever been there. Everything…read morewas amazing. I will definitely be returning there. Only negative thing I had to say was there's not a whole lot of good parking.

They take credit card now!!! Their ice cream servings are huge!!!!!!!!…read more Def must try even when theres an impending storm

Read about this place on a Yelp post on Instagram and knew I had to try it when I came to visit…read morePittsburgh. This is my first visit and they close for the season tomorrow! Oh well, I can't wait to come back next Spring when they open for the new season. This place serves the best soft serve ice cream. It's very creamy and delicious. They also serve pineapple Dole Whip that's equally creamy and flavorful. Walk up to the window and place your order. They serve you so quickly. Sit down on a clean picnic bench and linger while you enjoy your frozen treat. There are two different areas of picnic benches. You choose either on the side under the roof or out front as you watch the cars go by. The sign out front lets customers know the flavor of the day.

Having grown up in Jefferson Hills, I have been to Al's Cone Zone more times than I can remember…read more It is a classic, reasonably priced establishment that is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Al's is located on State Route 885 in Jefferson Hills, just to the right of the entrance to 885 Park and Baseball Fields. The building is a bright blue, and covered with fun paintings of ice cream and other items they sell. So, you definitely will not miss it. It is a seasonal operation that usually runs from sometime in March to sometime in October. There is a ton of parking here. You will find some spots in front of the windows. Due to no fault of Al's, I personally find these a little difficult to get in and out of, just with the nature of 885 as a road. To the right of the building, there is a large parking lot, with spaces much easier to get in and out of. Al's purchased this parcel a few years ago, and made it into an expanded lot. There is a walkway leading to the building right from this lot. This visit in particular was this past September. I was in the area eating dinner, so I decided to stop by Al's for dessert on the way back. I arrived around 8:50 PM, and they closed at 9:00, so naturally there was not much of a wait at this time. The store is a classic outdoor ice cream stand. Meaning that you walk up and order at the windows, and there is no indoor seating. However, there are plenty of benches and picnic tables on either side of the building. Depending on the time of day that you visit, these might be full, so next best thing would be to tailgate at your car! I have tried a large amount of the menu here over the years, and there are a lot of great items. The Tornadoes are huge, and there are so many toppings available to mix in. Cones and dishes are gigantic, regardless of the size. I like the Ice Cream Sandwiches, particularly the ones with either the Chocolate Chip Cookie or the Peanut Butter Cookie. Milkshakes are tasty as well. In the fall, they will have Pumpkin Ice Cream, and tend to have other specials throughout the spring and summer. I have personally never tried the food items, but I imagine they are good! On this visit, I kept it rather simple with a Small Vanilla Cake Cone with Cherry Dip. As I said, the cones are very generous, so I normally stick to a small size. This one was a little porous and uniquely shaped, but that does not matter so long as it tastes good. It definitely did! The person who waited on me was friendly and quick. I understand it can be annoying to have customers so close to closing time, but I appreciated their demeanor and service on this day. The value here is pretty great. Most of the items are soft-serve, so naturally it will be less than hand-scooped ice cream. My cone was under $5, and that included getting the add-on of dip. Al's has always been a crazy good value, and I believe they still are. In the past few years, they also started to take cards. So, no reason not to stop by! Some bonus aspects of Al's are that they will give you a free Pup Cup with your purchase. My dog loves ice cream, so I take advantage of this often. Also, they offer a Punch Card if you ask for one when placing your order. So, if you buy 10 items, you will get one free once you present the card. I have always been a fan of Al's, and now try to stop by whenever I can. I do not live as close anymore, but it is still worth it to come by every once in a while for some delicious treats. The owner is very kind, as well as all of the staff. The product is good, and there really is something for everyone here. Plus, the atmosphere and overall value really bring it over the top. If you find yourself in the Jefferson Hills/Clairton/West Mifflin area anytime soon, make sure to stop by Al's!

We had a great experience! The ice cream was delicious, and the brownie sundae with added peanut…read morebutter was absolutely amazing--it was the perfect combination and definitely something we'd order again. We also appreciated the outdoor seating, which made it a nice spot to enjoy our treats on a beautiful day. The only things we would love to see are a few more Dole Whip flavor options. Overall, the service was great, the ice cream was tasty, and we'll definitely be back for another sweet treat!

Honey Bee Bakery is a local, family-owned bakery that makes and sells cakes, cookies, pastries, and…read moreother desserts. My husband and I shopped here one time. The signs in the parking lot adorably said things like, "Donut Lovers Parking Only. Violators will be covered in sprinkles." Inside the store, an employee immediately greeted us, and she patiently waited while we decided what we wanted to buy. The store was small but had enough of a selection to entice us. I saw donuts, turnovers, puffs, brownies, scones, pepperoni rolls, bread loaves, cake pops, gobs, biscotti, several flavors of cookies, cupcakes, and more. The prices were by the half dozen, but we were allowed to choose only one of each item. We bought one ladylock (4 stars), one snickerdoodle cookie (4 stars), one chocolate-chip cookie (4 stars), one apricot cookie (4 stars), one buckeye (5 stars), and one cherry cream horn (4 stars). The total price was about $7.

I was looking for a last minute cake for my mom's 70th birthday and found this bakery. I saw that…read moreit was a family owned business and decided to give it a try. Whenever I arrived there were people waiting in their cars for the place to open. I took that as a good sign. The bakery itself is small but cozy. It gives you that small town business feel. The ladies that were working were friendly and efficient. They were able to write a message on the cake for me which was great. The cake was very tasty and everyone enjoyed it. They had so many other delicious looking baked goods as well. I'll definitely be back!

Such a good job! Ordering without being able to see my options in advance was stressful but the…read morecake was amazing! Family Reunion Birthday for my hubby was a success and everyone loved the decos and the cake was delicious. Thank you!

CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE THE BOX IS CLOSED AND WATCH THEM PLACE THE ITEMS IN THE BOX, IF YOU CAN SEE…read moreTHE ITEMS My first visit there...and disappointed because I ordered 3 caramel cups and 1 horn cookie. Opening the box once I got home, I discovered 0 caramel cups, 0 horn cookie...and a raspberry shortbread cookie, which was not ordered. I could not see/tell if he placed those in the box as he was selecting the items either. So, while everything I got tastes good, and I'll return for caramel cups, I will have them leave the lid open to make sure it matches what I asked for.

Amazing little shop along route 51. I stopped in today to pick up supplies for a wedding -…read moreincluding colored sugar and jimmies oh and filled lady locks ( they sell u filled ones too and the bettercream to fill yourself too). Love this shop when it comes time to creating something yummy! There is also an ice cream shop there too... stop by - pick up ur supplies and grab a root beer float too!!

Amazing Experience!…read more Sugar and Spice is such a cute ice cream shop with delicious treats and a great atmosphere! Everything was so good, and the service made the experience even better. Melina was an amazing employee--she was so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. She really made us feel taken care of and went above and beyond to make our visit a great one. Definitely recommend Sugar and Spice, and especially appreciate employees like Melina!