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Bakery Love – what is your favorite bakery?

March 27, 2009 photos



Bakery Love – what is your favorite bakery?, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.

I had cupcakes on my mind yesterday morning, I was looking for some snacks to take to a meeting, I was thinking about how much I liked the Waldorf bakery that used to be on Murray ave in Sq. Hill (it is now a Panera). I ended up making a stop at Prantl’s bakery on Walnut St. In shady side. Prantl’s is well known for their burnt almond torte. I also think that they have quite an amazing selection of treats. I just thought these easter cookies were so pretty – they were kind enough to let me snap a picture before they put them into the bakery case. What is your favorite bakery in Pittsburgh?

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  1. Jody says

    March 27, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    love love love Prantl's! Really, the almond torte is just too delicious. really.
    I have to give some love to the Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue too 🙂

  2. Dave Findlay says

    March 27, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    The Ford City Bakery is really good.

  3. Terra says

    March 27, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    I heart Oakmont Bakery. They did my wedding cake and it was lovely. I'll get to taste it again in T-minus 72 days.

  4. Stephan says

    March 27, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    There's only one bakery in Pittsburgh, as far as I'm concerned. Jean Marc Chatelier's French Bakery in Millvale (http://www.jeanmarcchatellier.com/). My goodness the things that man does with butter… His Breton shortbread doesn't look like anything special, but is simply amazing. Get there early, the good stuff usually doesn't last long.

  5. Lindsay says

    March 27, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    These are great suggestions. I have got to check out the Ford City Bakery @Dave – nice website/blog. Do you ever blog about cake?

  6. Albert says

    March 27, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue. It's amazing.

  7. Amie Gillingham says

    March 27, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Prantl's is easily THE best bakery in Pittsburgh proper. Love my current job, but I miss working in Shadyside and getting my brekkie there daily.

    Although I also heartily second the French Bakery in Millvale. My SIL always gets her children's birthday cakes from there and they are heavenly!

  8. Sarah says

    March 27, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    When it comes to bakeries, I immediatly think of cupcakes and Coco's in Shadyside. Honestly, I could probably eat at least 6 right now. YUM!

  9. Kristen says

    March 27, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    For sweets, Vanilla Pastry in East Liberty has the best cupcakes I've ever eaten. For bread, Allegro Hearth in Squirrel Hill. Overall, Oakmont Bakery is the best old-school style bakery. Prantl's is fine, but the folks who work there are pretty cranky (but I still love their donuts!).

  10. Amy says

    March 27, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    I have to third the recommendation for Jean Marc Cheatellier's in Millvale – amazing stuff – I can't count the number of people I've served the croissants to who say they are the best croissants they've had outside of France.

  11. Dave Findlay says

    March 27, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks Lindsay! What can I say, I like cake. a lot. I try to keep the blog pure dork though. Oakmont is also wonderful, and I totally agree with Amie regarding Jean-Marc: the Breton cake is fantastic and once you've had one of his croissants you'll never bother buying one from Giant Eagle again. Breakfast at the Lincoln Pharmacy Pamela's followed by a trip to his bakery is one of my most favourite Saturday morning experiences.

  12. Amanda says

    March 27, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Dozen in Laweranceville is really good

  13. drue says

    March 28, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Vanilla Pastry has fantastic cupcakes, blondies and lollies.

    Oakmont Bakery is my favorite all-around bakery (they have really good bagels, sweet rolls, cakes and excellent cookie trays).

    Potomac Bakery in Dormont has good cookies and pastries.

  14. erin says

    March 28, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Vanilla Pastry in East Liberty has the best cupcakes I’ve ever eaten. The icing is light, not too sweet, and full of flavor.

  15. Mike Kaulakis says

    March 29, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Has to be Moio's in Monroeville.
    Pasticciotti (lemon custard-filled cupcake), Sfogliatelle (extra crunchy flaky ricotta filled). Friendly staff – don't need to know to pronounce those the Italian names, pointing works fine. Then there's the chocolate torte cake. Not cheap (or low-cal) but worth it.

  16. Debbie says

    March 30, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    Party Cake in Mt. Lebo/Brookline is very good. And Oakmont is my all-time favorite. Wish it was closer. Then again, my butt would get even bigger!

  17. Cara says

    March 30, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    I've got to throw a shout-out to the cute new kosher bakery over in Squirrel Hill – Sweet Tammy's. I've only had a snickerdoodle there but for atmosphere and decoration, it's a winner. I'm looking forward to trying more of their treats.

  18. Beth says

    April 9, 2009 at 6:21 AM

    I LOVE Yum Bakery cupcakes! They are a delivery only bake service which makes it almost waaaaay too convenient. They catererd cupcakes for my friend's baby shower, and were such a hit that women who I normally see only eat three pieces of lettuce with water were scarfing down two and three cupcakes. Delicious! The chocolate snowball (chocolate with coconut) are my favorite.

  19. Lindsay says

    April 9, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    @Beth – I have never heard of YUM! Where can we learn more? Do they have a website? That is great that they deliver.

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