My favorite bakery in Pittsburgh. Their famous croissants live up to the hype especially, but…read moreeverything they make is fantastic.

Fun French bakery. The croissant was flaky and buttery, just what you want. Very affordable and…read morequick service. Definitely would recommend.

Really amazing pastry chef, although right now exclusively a service for commercial customers and…read moreweddings The cake we enjoyed was absolutely gourmet in terms of ingredients, flavor and artistry. Highly recommended.

It's rare to find a bakery that's this clean and organized. Staff were well-groomed and respectful…read more I ordered a cinnamon twist, and it was warm, soft, and had just the right amount of glaze. They packed it in a paper-lined box with tongs. I felt confident eating here. Will definitely recommend.

Finally had a chance to stop here, after only being at the airport location. Very small inside but…read morethe ham and cheese croissant was delicious. Of course the macaroons are delicious. The coffee was from a Nespresso machine but it was good. The people were very friendly.

Staff is very helpful and friendly! The royal was my favorite item, then the berrylicious,…read morechocolate eclair and then the Myra. Definitely worth the hype!

This review is long overdue. I've been buying food and coffee from the Downtown location since my…read morefirst year of college (five years ago). The atmosphere inside is immediately welcoming. Few tables line the walls, but if you're lucky enough, you can claim one right before the lunch rush, when PNC employees raid the place and the soup sells out. If you stop by frequently enough, Charlie, Matt, or another employee might learn your name. The baristas are kind, personable, and have always made any mistake right. Forget the decadent desserts, hot coffee, or savory sandwiches; I keep coming back because I feel respected here. LaGourmandine is tasty, no question. But at this location? It's particularly loving and feels like home. There is free Wi-Fi, and no better place to get work done while enjoying lunch Downtown. My only complaint: be sure to say whether it's for here or to go when checking out. According to an employee, a small paper cup holds more coffee than a small ceramic cup. But coffee tastes much better in ceramic; I hate when it's mistakenly poured into paper.

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...

My birthday was recently and my family got some slices of carrot cake to celebrate. I love when you…read morecan buy cake by the slice. Carrot cake is one of my favorites and this was pretty good. I felt like the icing was too strong. Solid cake though

I am a sucker for Prantl's Almond Torte. I was extra excited to be able to order the smaller…read moreversion through DoorDash and have it delivered just in time for my birthday! Yum.

my wife and i went in for a little vegan sweet treat but left with a fantastic story of horrible…read morecustomer and amazing customer service. when an entitled customer came in expecting to buy a full cake day of, the employee was kind, polite, knowledgeable, and apologetic that the bakery does not provide whole cakes day of due to staffing. despite push back, she never got rude or frustrated. she provided them with a slice of the cake and finished the interaction with continued empathy. we were next in line and even then, she remained light hearted and positive. she provided amazing service to us and we got to talk about the arrogance and narcissism that some people carry over the best vegan cake and iced tea. for the woman who gave this small business a hard time, because it's apparent you frequent Yelp, if you are hosting a lot of people and driving almost an hour to a bakery: it helps to call ahead and confirm availability as well as planning ahead appropriately for large parties. don't expect customers to take your side and try walking with less entitlement.

This is a decently popular, somewhat upscale cake and sweet shop. I decided to give it a try and…read morejust taste one of their classic frosted brownie. It was alright. Honestly nothing too special, and quite a bit more expensive than at other places in the city and in the area. The frosting was pretty good, pretty rich, but the brownie itself was fairly dry. Nothing really special about it. Portion was pretty good though. I may come back to try a few other items, but I just didn't find this place all that special.

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!!

Jean-Marc's is an extraordinary French bakery. But there's an additional reason to go, because…read moreJean-Marc is from Brittany and he makes an exquisite traditional Breton cake that rivals anything you would find in France. Everything is superb here, especially the bread, the cakes, and the key lime pie. Jean-Marc also makes a wonderful Hungarian Nut Roll that is not to be missed. It's a wonderful little shop, brightly lit, and with attractive glass display cases. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Parking is nearby on the street. Everything is authentic, it's like stepping into a marvelous patisserie in France. Pittsburgh has other French bakeries, but nothing so unique and authentic as Jean-Marc's.

Food was great!! pastries were flaky, buttery, and perfect level of sweet. Also well priced, and…read moregreat selection. Got through the line super quick on a Sunday morning and ate outdoors at their tables, a lovely way to spend the morning.

This is what a high end Boulangerie in France looks like. Their bread is spectacular. The staff…read morewere so friendly and they gave a FREE sourdough starter. You have to try their Sourdough Olive, it's seriously great. I showed them my pictures of a bread shop in Lyon, and told them that they are doing everything right. There's a small cafe area which is cute. There's a 5 minute parking spot right out front. I hope you love this place as much as I do.

One of our favorites, whether it is a sandwich, quiche, or pastries. The almond croissant is…read morefabulous. Just stop in and take your pick for lunch, dessert or something to go with breakfast. Just take your pick you can't go wrong!

Everything was amazing. I ordered in assorted pastries for our first breakfast in Pitt…read more Everything was wonderful.

We picked a chocolate cake with chocolate icing, and it was outstanding in every way. Everyone at…read morethe table agreed it was delicious. What stood out most was the icing. Instead of the usual heavy, dense frosting, it had a soft yet still wonderfully creamy without being too heavy. I later learned they use a mousse-style icing which complemented the moist chocolate cake and the thin outer layers of chocolate beautifully. The flavor was also rich without being too sweet. Altogether, it was exceptional: balanced, flavorful, and clearly made with care. If you get the chance, their chocolate cake is absolutely worth trying.

Stopped here to get my daughter-in-law's favorite dessert for her birthday and some other treats…read more My granddaughter wanted the macarons. We found them to be just average, compared to the excellent ones from the French bakery near us. They have an efficient system that gets people in and out of the store quickly, even on a busy day. If you're in the area - it's definitely worth stopping to see what they have.