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.

Every time I go out of town, I look for an amazing French bakery because I simply love, good…read morequality, pastries. However, low and behold, one of the best friends bakeries I've ever been to happens to be in my own hometown of Pittsburgh! Madeline bakery and bistro it's a wonderful place to get both savory and sweet pastries, fresh bread, and even homemade granola. My kids consider their chocolate croissants the best they've ever had - and yes, they are experts! The only caveat is that when they run out of baked goods, they are done for the day. So go early and go often to Madeleine... you won't regret it!

Stopped by Madeleine's on a Sunday morning after some fun activities with my toddler. I was hoping…read moreto grab a sandwich around 10:30am, but was told the baguettes would not be ready until around 11, and the sandwiches would not be ready until about 11:30. Since we were not in a rush, the weather was nice, and there were a few tables outside, we decided to wait it out. In the meantime, we ordered two madeleines, which were beautifully baked with a light orange flavor and were definitely the highlight of the visit. We took a walk around the neighborhood and came back at 11:30, only to find a limited number of "pescatarian" sandwiches while the ham and butter sandwiches would not be ready until noon. At that point, we decided to give up on the sandwich plan. Overall, I would still come back because the bakery itself was charming and the madeleines were excellent, but the timing around sandwich availability was frustrating and worth knowing ahead of time.

I stopped by here this past Sunday with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we try to…read morehit up a new local coffee shop and on this morning it happened to be 61B Cafe. This coffee shop is located right on South Braddock Avenue in Regent Square and has both an outdoor ordering window and an indoor space. Since my wife and kids were waiting in the car and the sign said the window was served first, I decided to go that route. Because of that, there is not much more to say about the space itself other than I ordered from the sidewalk through a window. For my coffee I went with a large blueberry latte which I had seen recommended on Yelp. My wife went with an iced brown sugar cinnamon latte. Both drinks were ready within a couple of minutes and I was quickly on my way. Both my wife and I really enjoyed our coffees. The coffee itself was strong, bold and present. The syrups were flavorful and well balanced so they came through more on the finish and lingered nicely. They were not overly sweet and added a nice layer of flavor. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I really enjoyed our coffees, so it is an easy return for us.

I stopped by 61B Cafe in Regent Square recently with my daughter to grab a quick coffee and see…read morewhat all the fuss was about. It is right on Braddock Avenue. It has a really nice neighborhood vibe that makes you want to hang out. As for the menu, they focus heavily on coffee and tea, they have an extensive loose-leaf tea selections. I ordered one of their fresh juices because I am always looking for something healthy without processed junk. They also have lots of cookies and pastries like homemade scones and biscotti for my sweet tooth. Verdict: This is a charming small local spot with a great community feel. If you are in the East End and want a fresh juice or a solid cup of coffee, give it a try.

Vegan items! chocolate "galaxy" brownies, oat milk steamers with vanilla or lavendar, mint…read morechocolate sandwich cookies, vegan muffins.

So I was in a bind to do something special for my sister's birthday, but I had a hard time finding…read morea bakery that would do a fondant cake. I was aiming for a Grecian theme and needed help! Texted back-and-forth with Ben and Will and they came up with this beauty ! It's a gorgeous cake and I'm thrilled. It's better than I thought it would be! When I went inside to pick up my order, I noticed all the cupcakes and they look too good to pass up so I went home with a dozen ! The pastries look amazing. Oh & Will even loaded the cake into my car! Thrilled to find this place!

4.5 stars. Commonplace Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster, retailer, and wholesale service…read moreprovider. It has a roastery, bakery, and several cafes in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and it provides training and equipment to other businesses. My husband and I were customers of this cafe in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood one time. The menu listed coffees, espressos, lattes, teas, hot cocoa, cookies, muffins, scones, sandwiches, etcetera. A refrigerator contained yogurts, juices, oat milk, and other bottled beverages. Shelves held bags of coffees and kettles. Employees kindly took my husband's order and payment and promptly made our beverages. Some tables and chairs were inside the cafe, so we sat down to enjoy our beverages. Other customers were using the dining area to read, spend time with family and friends, and work on laptops. I rate the Chai Latte has 5 stars and the holiday Sugar Plum Latte as 4.5 stars. We enjoyed their flavors. Each beverage was 12 ounces, and their total price was $11 plus tax and tip. I did notice that the cafe was very humid because of the cold weather outside and the many customers inside. The windows had much condensation. I wonder if a dehumidifer would reduce the indoor humidity.

Really cute little shop, nice service and nice indoor and outdoor seating. Medium mocha latte was…read moreabout $6.50 which is pricy, but a delicious treat!

Kyo Matcha has everything matcha from ice cream to drinks to desserts. If you're a matcha lover or…read moreif you just have a sweet tooth, stop by this establishment. It is very aesthetic with more than enough tables and window seats. They share the building with MeetCha if you were craving milk tea. You can order at the kiosk or at the counter if you see a human there.

We stopped by on a whim after dinner last Thursday for a sweet treat. They have two counters you…read morecan order at, one for boba and one for the other desserts. There are also kiosks you can order at as well. The inside is fairly spacious with a mix of tables with chairs and armchairs/small couches. There's also cubby seating in the windows. They gave me my matcha ice cream right away and gave my friend a buzzer and she got her drink after a short wait. Both were delicious and I wish we had room for more!

We got takeout from Papelon yesterday evening. The inside is pretty small with a couple of small…read moretables so it's more of a takeout place than a dine in place. The food itself was pretty good and flavorful and I really enjoyed the tequenos! My arepa was great reheated the next day. I would come back!

I have walked by here so many times, and finally decided to venture in. It was so good. The service…read morewas super speedy. I had Armando's arepa which has brisket, plantains, and cheese. It doesn't sound like it would all go together, but it is kind of like the best of all worlds and I ate each component separately. It came with two really great sauces -- one which was super garlicky and delicious (although not something I would put on the sweet plantains!). This is a really small place, so you have to be lucky to get one of the handful of stools which are the window seats. I think that was the one thing that kept me from coming to eat in here in the past. I'll definitely be back, as there a a lot of options to try here. Buen provecho!

Just can't wait for Friday mornings to coincide with a planned trip down Penn Avenue. This…read morewonderful bakery is only open from 10 until noon on Fridays and bread is what they do. Cinnamon raisin and cranberry walnut are our favorites but there are other choices along with cinnamon rolls. Parking lot is to the left on Wood Street.

All of the above I love this company I always got the bread they deliver to Kuhn's market in the…read morenorth hills on McKnight Road and right now I can't think of the name of that bread but it's really good