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 great and alternative spot for those wanting something a little different than going out…read morefor drinks / to the bar. I say this because they are open late several nights a week! Great spot for dessert after dinner or as part of a date, too. I specifically went in for the "fancy" hot chocolate, which is made with real chocolate pieces. The baked goods were also tasty - my only suggestion is to make sure you ask to have your item warmed up, depending on what you get, as they are kept in a cool case and something like a brownie for example was pretty hard to eat. The sever did recognize this and offered to heat it up after the fact; which made it perfect. All of the baked goods were perfectly wrapped or garnished. The interior has a decent amount of seating and lots of dried flowers everywhere. Definitely try the hot chocolate!

La Gourmandine is always a solid choice, and our Thanksgiving order proved it again. We picked up a…read morepumpkin tarte and an apple tarte--each meant to serve about six--and both were delicious. The flavors were balanced, the pastry was buttery and delicate, and they looked as good as they tasted. The total came to $50.65, which feels pretty standard for a French bakery once you understand the baseline is a bit higher than your typical American dessert spot. For the quality, it's well worth it. Consistently great, reliably tasty, and perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself. The staff is friendly. It's usually busy here and not conducive to eating inside.

I heard this was one of the famous bakeries I must check out in Pittsburgh. I got their pistachio…read moreeclair, ham and cheese croissant, and almond croissant -- all tasted wonderful and light. The croissants were great when you lightly air fry/toast them if you don't eat them right away. In Lawrenceville, it's a small location with a couple of outdoor seating but none inside. However, it is a chain so you might have one in your little area. My only thing is that the pistachio eclair is very sweet (so if you don't have a sweet tooth, maybe I'd go for another subtler dessert). I saw they have a deal where you can get a baguette, sandwich, and drink for $7. Good deal imo considering the quality of their bread, and it's a good excuse to buy a sweet treat with it!

The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the selection of cakes, pastries, and…read morecookies is amazing. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. A must-visit if you're in Pennsylvania!

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.

Stopped in for the pizza! And I was so glad I did…read more It was perfectly cooked and topped. A crispy outer crunch with a soft dough bite. I opted for grandmas recipe. I believe it was sliced provolone, marinara sauce then parmesan cheese on top. Absolutely delicious! I'm so happy to be finding good pizza around the city lately! I didn't snag a baked good while I was in but they all looked just as delicious as the pizza! Service was quick and friendly. No real seating inside but there are tables outside for warmer days.

My cousin wanted an espresso next door and the smell of the bakery/pizza sucked me in. I saw a…read morewhite pizza with thinly sliced tomato's by the slice and I was sold! I got a slice. It was so light and airy. My cousin thought it used double zero flour. Place is simple. Walk in, order, they ask plate or box. Eight tiny tables outside. Putting this in my regular Pittsburgh rotation!!

10 stars if I could! As a New Yorker living in Pittsburgh, I take my cheesecake seriously!!!…read moreKyle's Cakes N'at absolutely delivered. I got to try the plain cheesecake, buckeye, lavender, double chocolate, biscoff, and key lime pie, and honestly every single one was delicious! His cakes are made with alot of labor & love! What made this experience even more amazing, was getting to go behind the scenes and actually help make a ton of different cheesecakes. Such a fun, hands on experience getting to see Kyle in action and the amount of hard work that goes into every order. I loved hearing his stories about his childhood and his family influences. Kyle is only 31 and has owned his business for over 7 years! That's impressive. You can really see the passion behind his baking. He works incredibly hard and even sacrifices a lot of his social life to keep growing his business, perfecting his craft, and supporting his community. Small business, big story! definitely a spot worth supporting in Pittsburgh!!!!! Thank you Kyle & Lisa

Kyle's Cakes N'at knows how to do cheesecake!…read more We came across their booth at the Greensburg Night Market and besides the four mini cheesecakes staring you down from the booth display... Kyle's nails marketing with a very recognizable and obvious logo! We immediately wanted to get a slice of the key lime cheesecake... and luckily snagged the last one. Prices seem high until you see the size and taste these cakes!! Quick and easy service, since it's all just slice and serving! Great vendor to find at any market!

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!

We had heard the bakery was phenomenal and they were right. Wow! They have tons of amazing pastries…read moreto buy. Everything we got has been amazing. The best thing is the chocolate croissant. My husband also enjoyed the almond croissant. We have also enjoyed cookies and cheesecake. The egg custard pastry is so creamy and delicious. The butter Madeleine is buttery goodness. Everyone is really nice there too. All the food is great.

I love coming here and being able to select my own desserts. The display cases are always full. The…read moredesserts are always fresh. I have yet to come here and work but I always see people here working on laptops. So it's pretty peaceful and quiet for the most part. Parking is a bit annoying as it's either street parking through Meter Feeder (if you can find it) or the parking garage. I recently tried the Iced Tiramisu Latte; it was excellent! That cream...I don't even have the words for it. I can't wait to get another.

Came here on a cold Saturday morning because several have recommended this bakery on Walnut Street…read more Since it's just a small walk-in, we purchased a few goodies and took them to a cafe to enjoy them with some coffee. They have two cases of their delicious looking pastries, one table of discounted items, and a case serving hot items. Open that case and serve yourself the hot mini quiches and empanadas. Started with a mini quiche and a beef empanada. Hubby liked his quiche. I'm not a fan of olives and they were all over my beef empanada. Will not be getting that one again. The kind young lady behind the case helped us order our very first Burnt Almond Torte. It comes in different sizes and we chose the bar as it easily serves two. She even gave us sporks to eat it with. We really loved the Burnt Almond Torte. The inside has a soft, moist vanilla cake layered with a thin layer of icing and enrobed with more icing and topped with the buttery, crunchy almonds. We will be back for more.

We, recently, moved to the area and decided to try Prantl's today. We ended up with the Burnt…read moreAlmond Torte Bar, a quiche, and an Empanada. I started with the quiche and enjoyed it; the crust was just average but the egg filing was very good. My wife was not a fan of the empanada so we will not get that again. It was around 10 hours before we tried our Burnt Almond Torte...wow! That dessert is something that I will eat again, and again. The toasted almonds were soooo good! They were crunchy, crispy, and perfect. The Bar Cake had a white cake inside and icing on the outside; it was heavily coated in those almonds. The person who assisted was knowledgeable about the items to a point; she did not eat anything in the bakery so it was by observation. Don't care, that Burnt Almond Torte is the real deal!

Go here. The…read morepastries are flaky and flavorful. We got 8 and loved everything. It is one of my go-to stops whenever I visit Pittsburgh The service counter is quick and kind, and the ambiance is good.

I got a baguette (4/5), sourdough loaf (4.5/5), multigrain loaf (4.5/5), sesame bagel (4/5),…read moreeverything bagel (4.5/5), and plain bagel (5/5). The baguette was crunchy but a little dry. The sourdough and multigrain loaves also had nice crunchy crusts but were airy and soft on the inside. The sesame bagel 4/5 was good, even though I'm not a huge sesame fan. The everything bagel was a bit tougher and crunchier. My favorite was the plain bagel; it was beautiful with a perfect crunchy outside, soft fluffy inside, and fantastic flavor; it is easily one of the best bagels I've had, if not the best! The service was quick and good (4.5/5), despite it being busy. They have a wide selection of breads and baked goods and a few places to sit inside.

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

First visit to La Gourmandine Bakery and I already understand why people love this place. The space…read moreis small, quaint, and gives that cozy neighborhood bakery feel the second you walk in. The staff was friendly and patient while I stood there trying to decide because everything looked amazing. I ended up getting the raspberry custard pastry, I think it may have been a fruit danish or one of their raspberry tarts. Either way, it was SO good. The pastry was buttery, flaky, and fresh with the perfect amount of sweetness. The custard was smooth and rich without being heavy, and the raspberries gave it a nice tart balance. You can tell everything is made with care. Definitely one of those spots where you walk in for one pastry and leave planning your next visit.