Cut out the middleman. Go straight to the source. Pros:…read moreSure, Mediterra sells their bread by the loading docks of their bakery. Sure, they are located in a business park. But when you can buy bread that literally just came out of the oven, or croissants, pastries, muffins, and scones that were just made an hour ago, you've got to come here. They will even slice your bread if you ask, which is service that goes above and beyond. Cons: You will not be blown away by the ambiance. The bread is sold literally in the entrance way of the business. You may be parking next to an 18-wheelers loading or unloading. But who cares, their bread is awesome! Summary: Mediterra has quickly become my favorite bakery on the west side of Pittsburgh.

Mediterra Bakehouse was founded in 2001, and they bake dozens of artisan breads that they sell to…read moreconsumers and other businesses. Products include deli loaves (e.g., multigrain, challah, pumpernickel, rye, and sourdough), sandwich buns (e.g., white, wheat, pretzel, and potato), table loaves (e.g., ciabatta, Italian, chili cheddar, chocolate cherry, focaccia, and pecan cranberry), dinner rolls (e.g., challah, French, onion poppy, and rosemary), and baguettes (e.g., sourdough, multigrain, and sesame seminola). I saw on their website that they also have a cakehouse that bakes custom cakes with various icings, fillings, and toppings. For my first purchase, I ordered five breads from Mediterra Bakehouse. All of the breads were a very large size and were fresh, and they cost about several dollars each. Here are my reviews for them: Farm deli loaf - 3 stars - The physical shape and design of this bread was gorgeous, but the flavor was a little plain. Challah hamburger buns - 4 stars - These hamburger buns tasted good. They were very large, so I had extra bread around my hamburger patties. Mt. Athos fire bread - 3 stars - This wheat bread was a generous size, but it tasted slightly plain. Hawaiian dinner rolls - 5 stars - These dinner rolls were moist and had a slightly sweet flavor. Parmesan pepper loaf - 2 stars - This bread contained way too much pepper and too little parmesan. It was so peppery that I threw away most of it. UPDATE on December 26, 2021: A few weeks ago, I rated this business as 3 stars, but I am now increasing my rating to 4 stars after I bought three more of Mediterra's breads. Here are my reviews for the breads: Stollen - 5 stars - This bread contained nuts and dried/candied fruits, and it was covered in powdered sugar. My husband and I really enjoyed the taste of this bread. Chocolate cherry - 4 stars - This bread loaf contained cocoa powder, dark chocolate, and dried cherries. I prefer milk over dark chocolate, but I still enjoyed the flavor of this unique bread. Pecan cranberry - 4.5 stars - This wheat bread contained cranberries and pecans. I really liked the combination of flavors.

The apple walnut banitsa was so delicious and I love that they're doing Bulgarian pastries,…read moresomething you don't find around here! Caught them at the Bloomfield market, then kept going back to their store because it was so good! Definitely a standout with unique pastries, it's a must try!

We were checking out Clement way as an avid graffiti hunter. I said to my Cousin, it smells like…read morepizza. Keep in mind it was 9am! It was Jak's. We walked in a Jak couldn't have been more friendly. He engaged in conversation with us and quickly helped us and we were sent on our way. Everything looked good but I landed on the ham and cheese for myself and a kielbasa for.my husband. Hubbie had no complaints. Mine was delicious! Fresh bread with the perfect cheese to meat ratio. I was impressed especially this wasnt a place I found via reviews, it was a stumble upon property. Pro tip: he doesnt sell coffee but the brewery next door is a cafe in the morning and is ooen to you bringing in food.

Oh la la! Tres bonne!!…read more Everything is delicious at La Gourmandine!! They have croissants, pastries, desserts, savory tarts, quiches, and more. The prices are very fair for the special items you receive. While located on a main road in Hazelwood, there is street parking in front and in a lot nearby. Service is very helpful and friendly. They also have a rewards program to earn free products. So good!!

What? I've been coming here for years and haven't written a review!…read more I've been coming to this particular location (before their expansion) since about 2017/2018. It'll always be my first impression and experience with good food and service at La Gourmandine. I'm still a fan nearly a decade later! You really can't go wrong with anything. All of their pastries are top-notch, especially the macaron cake. I recently tried their Opera Cake, and it was delicate and delicious. Their sandwiches and quiche are perfectly balanced. The coffee they serve is La Prima = bold but not too strong. There is a parking lot, but depending on the time, it can be a bit tight.

I love that we finally got this spot in Shadyside! I come here pretty often now. I love all the…read morepastries (chocolate croissant is my favorite) and I love their cold brew with caramel. For my birthday we got one of their red velvet cakes and it was amazingggg. They delivered the cake right to your place.

It was a really nice pit-stop to Paris baguette after lunch on Mother's Day. We stopped in a picked…read moreup a cake for a Mother's Day party and also we did a couple of cake/pastries while we were there (pre-party dessert). The chocolate cake and the cheesecake were OK. I think the whole cake, which was like a strawberry filled vanilla cake was really good. I realized that this place is a chain. I look forward to trying out more from them in Streeterville back home. Looking forward to more coffee and the croissants.

After missing out on the most well known vegan spot in Pittsburgh due to the days of the week we…read morewere in town, I wanted to hit this spot. It seems too far for most people staying in downtown but it just so happens that we were on a road trip and therefore....had a car. Less than 10 min from downtown was all it took. No seating inside actually which gave me an excuse to wolf this shit down in the comfort of our rental car. Breakfast sandwiches were a given but I was struck by the adorable and enticing pastries and breads on display. There were a number of appealing contestants for my sandwich but the ubiquitous presence of my arch nemesis onions made it slightly challenging. We had spent the preceding few days in Cleveland and then Pittsburgh and while sauerkraut has a lot of nutritional benefits, it is somewhat lacking in protein so I felt comfortable with the "breakfast" with chickpea tofu egg scramble, roasted tomato mayo, vegan sausage and pickles on a nice, juicy bun. I admire the chickpea tofu egg it was a very nice replica for eggs. The sausage patty was gigantic and that mayo was so good. GF ordered the seitan melt with sauerkraut, red onion, oat cheese, pickles, toum, and roasted tomatoes. I tried some of the seitan which was doused in sauce and EXCELLENT. Our road trip bread supply was dwindling so we also got one of their whole grain sourdough loaves which is fantastic and still kicking 5 days later. Paired wonderfully with soup So good

I was so sad when Allegro closed but so happy when they reopened in 2020…read more The bakery of all bakeries, yinz guys! It's a vegan shop and I'm not even vegan but it doesn't matter. The goodness that comes from their ovens is beyond compare. The ingredients they use are things like oat milk, sunflower butter, and more. Everything is handmade on a daily basis. In addition to baked goods, they offer fresh salads and sandwiches on their in-house breads. I absolutely love the chocolate rugelach, chocolate chip cookies (best ever!), blueberry muffins, chocolate croissant, French batard bread, and sourdough bread. They really have so much to choose from and it's all wonderful. Drinks (juices, coffee, etc.) also available. Support local---they deserve it!

Service was quick and fast! The shelf was full of pastries that I cannot wait to try. Mine wasn't…read moreoverly sweet and the pastry was flaky on its own. The raspberries were fresh that added a nice tang. Cold brew was good and not overly chocolatey like some could be. Would return!

The pastries are good, the drinks are fine, and the staff are unfailingly friendly, but the…read moreinterior isn't really conducive to working or sitting for a long time. If the weather is nice, have your conversation at a table outside. Gender-neutral restroom. Not wheelchair accessible (steps down to enter).

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.

Food Glorious Food is a neighborhood bakery that makes all foods from scratch and offers breakfast,…read morelunch, sweets, and catering. The menu includes savory foods (e.g., quiches, sandwiches, and pizzas), sweet foods (e.g., cakes, pies, cookies, muffins, and strudels). I was a customer here one time. An employee promptly and kindly greeted me, took my order and payment, and handed over my foods. Some indoor and outdoor seating was available, but I took my foods home. Here are my ratings for them: Sour-cream apple pie - 3.5 stars - This pie was mini-sized. I liked the crust. Neither my husband nor I liked the sour cream. We prefer plain apple. Derby pie - 4.5 stars - This mini pie contained dark chocolate and walnut. I liked the crust and the filling. Pecan pie - 4.5 stars - I liked the crust and the pecan filling of this mini pie. Asparagus-Swiss quiche - 3.5 stars - I bought one slice of this quiche. It tasted alright. Snickerdoodle cookie - 4.5 stars - This snickerdoodle cookie tasted pretty good. Cinnamon roll - 4.5 stars - This cinnamon roll was a large size, and I liked the amount of cinnamon and frosting. The total price was $32.

This spot is still so good! Love that they're right in Highland Park. The white lily cake is still…read moresuch a star here and it's perfectly not too sweet! Staff is super nice here too, we caught them on a baking day and they still let us grab some goodies. The inside is super cute. I definitely need to come here regularly.