After missing out on the most well known vegan spot in Pittsburgh due to the days of the week we were 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 read more

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2/28/2026 Ate list: Cinnamon Roll - 9.1 Lives up to the hype. One of the best I've ever had in town. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Take-out only vegan bakery, but wow, it doesn't matter if you're vegan or not, everything here is just so yummy! The pastries are so pretty and constantly changing it up. But, the sandwiches, esp the seitan melt, were so delicious. The flavors, the pairings, and of course, their bread is top tier! One of my favorite spots in Squirrel Hill, worth waiting in line for, do not miss out! read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Seitan Melt - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Allegro Hearth Bakery sits on Murray Avenue, one of the main business places for Squirrel Hill Residents. When I lived here I hadn't gone to this place but decided to check it out now that I was a tourist. It was a good option as my wife is vegan. We had the seitan bacon melt sandwich with the oat cheese. Took about 15 minutes, so we ended up dumpster diving for records at Jerry's doing that time. I would say the sandwich was really filling and seitan well seasoned and juicy. There is fresh bread available to purchase and, it's a nice corner spot. It's a more pick up and go place. But, it was such a nice day that we ate outside. I would give 4.5 stars, but round it to 5. For vegetarians/vegans- definitely a place to check out. I think it's worth it. We didn't get bread so can't comment on that part. For fresh bread, I usually would go to 5 Points in Point Breeze. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a hidden gem in squrriel hill. This is a grab-n-go bakery with no seating or tables inside. Once you walk in, you are greeted with the sweet smell of pastries and breed. We tried their seasonal hot crossed buns and rugelach. I was not a big fan of the pastries that I got since they were a bit spice heavy but that's just according to my taste. However, I would've love to try their other pastries. Their seitan melt was amazing and so well flavored but I wish their bread was a bit more toasted. I would definitely want to come back to try other pastries and sandwiches. read more

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Oh, I so wish to have them where I live! Such an amazing vegan bakery! I didn't had a chance to try any of their sandwiches, or breads as we were traveling, but got other pastries. The cruffin was huge and delicious, crunchy and sweet from the cinnamon sugar. Apple galette perfectly baked and the pistachio tahini cookie the best cookie I've had. Even if you're not vegan or plant based, I highly recommend to give them a try. read more

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What a cute little vegan spot in town! Love their crispy croissants that I can't believe are vegan! They don't use butter so it actually doesn't feel as heavy as a regular croissant. Their baguettes look really cute and delicious too. The sandwiches were really good. Love that they serve redstart coffee here. Staff were nice but I wish there was some seating in here! read more

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This bakery has some of the best breads and sweet treats. Everything is vegan, Service is a bit slow as you would have to line up and wait but it's worth it. I have tried their multigrain sourdough and cookies and some other stuff. everything is on point. It's a small shop though with compact space And waiting can be challenging sometimes in cold. read more

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Such a cute bakery with so many amazing baked good options! Which made it hard to choose. I came here because I heard they had the best cinnamon - I can confirm, it was amazing! Not like your normal cinnamon roll, it was flakey like a croissant with the perfect combination of cinnamon & icing. 10/10 recommend! Also tried the blueberry danish, it was good. Not very sweet which was okay, but could have used an icing drizzle or something to make it better. The staff had great recommendations, I so wish I could have tried many more options! read more

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I love having access to this vegan bakery in the heart of Squirrel Hill. I get to try so many baked goods without worrying about dairy and eggs. They even have a lunch menu with sandwiches and such. You can also purchase their many beautiful bread varieties. Service is amazing. Definitely check it out! read more

Best hummus around! I LOVE authentic Palestinian hummus and foods in general. Very friendly staff, and the store itself smells amazing. this place is absolutely gorgeous! 10/10 would recommend and i certainly will be back! read more

We came in as we had heard great things about the bakery. Happy that sandwiches were still left when we arrived. Staff was friendly and the space is what I would expect of a local bakery. Ordering was easy and the sandwiches came out fast. We split a mushroom melt and seitan sandwich. Both were amazing. read more

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Ordered pick up from this location. We ordered the seitan steak sandwich and the tofu sandwich. The seitan sandwich was a little too tomatoey for me. I really liked the freshness of the tofu sandwich. Both sandwiches used sourdough bread, the bread was soft and fresh. If I would come back I would get the tofu sandwich again. Pick up was easy, I was albe to find parking right out front. There were a few people waiting when I got inside, but they were really quick. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Seitan steak sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lovely little plant based bakery, and they even have some savory items, like sandwiches. They also have gluten free items, and baked goods that meet a lot of different dietary restrictions. I got to try their chocolate chip cookie and cinnamon cruffin. They were both quite good. The cruffin was more flakey and a bit less buttery than usual. You could just ever so slightly tell it's plant based. Soft on the inside and has a nice crunch on the outside. A nice coating of sugar, and not bad. Reasonable price and portion. The chocolate chip cookie was good as well. Very large portion for the price! Tasty, rich chocolate that's not too sweet. A nice saltiness on top. Pretty good. All in all, this is a very nice bakery, especially for those with specific restrictions. I enjoyed both the cruffin and the cookie. read more

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AMAZING everything. Hearty sandwiches (no skimping here), fresh delicious bread, bomb cookies, and a great selection of grab and go with the best vegan cheeses I've ever had and that mushroom walnut dip???? Heavenly. Everything I've tried here became my favorite of its kind and all vegan! Pls never change. PS. PLS PLS PLS START OFFERING ALL THE GRAB AND GO ITEMS ON THE UBER EATS MENU. I so badly want to add the cheeses and mushroom dip to my order, but only the hummus is available to add there read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Breakfast sandwich and Seitan Melt Amazing - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A calming presence in the storm, a place to caffeinate that made my day when my power was out! Happy to stumble upon Allegro for a unique and delicious breakfast sandwich + coffee while trying to find something to eat the morning after the big storm here. Super friendly staff and amazing sandwich. Loooved the pickles and red onions. Also A+ indie rock tunes while you wait read more

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The staff is always so friendly. They greet you with a smile and make sure you're being attended. I normally don't go for vegan spots but I decided to get the seitan melt one day and the flavor on it is so outstanding. You do have to wait 10-15 minutes because they make it fresh on demand. It is now my go to. The cinnamon roll is a cross between a flaky buttery croissant and a cinnamon roll. Nothing out there competes with it! And all their goods are sourdough and organic which is a huge plus for me. I always look forward to it now. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Seitan Melt - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is never ready. I walk in and there's 2 items with the rest "coming in like 20 minutes " I go to other bakeries (5 points and La Gourmandine) and they have items available at open That needs to be improved. Especially when you call and they say 10 minutes for an item and then 20 minutes later when you arrive they say "oh sorry...... 20 more minutes " "Please come back" I went Stratton La Gourmandine! read more

This plant-based bakery serves up wholesome and delicious sandwiches, breads, and pastries. I've tried a bunch of their sammies and have decided that the mushroom melt is my favorite. They also offer a weekly special, which is almost always a solid choice. The cinnamon rolls are HUGE and super tempting, but my household is split on that one. Some think they are way too sweet and others don't mind the generous frosting and layer of buttery brown sugar on the bottom. I suggest trying one and deciding for yourself. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Veggie frittata sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The bread here is amazing and tastes super fresh. The sourdough slice had mushrooms, artichokes, and leeks (I think). I also got the rosemary focaccia which was super fluffy and you can taste the hint of rosemary. The staff here was super eager to help. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Sourdough slice and Rosemary Focaccia - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

wow. wonderful hearty sandwiches and salads, delicious and rich pastries. still can't believe that croissant dough is vegan. worked through most of the menu over the last year and everything has been a hit. read more

This place has always been on my list especially since it's fully vegan. While waiting for my breakfast sandwich, I sipped on the drip coffee I had ordered. I'm very picky about coffee and wasn't expecting much from drip coffee, but this coffee was so delicious...it had already increased my expectations for this breakfast sandwich. I observed so many people coming into the store while waiting, which shows me just how good the food must be! While I did have to wait about 15-20 minutes for the sandwich, the wait is worth it as the sandwiches are made to order and the sandwich itself was amazing!!! I will be coming back to get some sourdough and hummus (and maybe try one of the pastries!) read more

We ordered an apple pie, pumpkin pie and chocolate cherry loaf for Thanksgiving and oh my gosh. It was absolutely the best apple pie anybody had ever had. It was so good that I was packaging up slices and forcing it upon relatives. It was fresh and tasted homemade. The apples were thin slices with absolutely no gross goup inside. It was tart and sweet, tender and crisp. The crust was SO good. The flavoring and sweetness was literal perfection. The pumpkin pie was the best pumpkin pie too. Smooth and silky, perfectly spiced. Incredible texture. It was absolutely amazing. The chocolate cherry loaf was bursting with flavor and chocolate chips. So good. The best part? It was REAL food. We are very particular about our food and this was 1 of the rare places that actually met our expectations. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Pumpkin pie - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is a modern space with lots of light, where pastries are the featured decor. They have a great selection of both sweet and savory baked goods, including very good rugelach and fruit-filled hamantaschen. The service was super friendly, and everything was quite reasonably priced. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This bakery is incredible and makes the most delicious desserts. And for the fact that everything is vegan, they lack nothing in taste or quality. My favorites are the apple galette, apricot hamantaschen, and the cinnamon roll. Can't choose just one! Bon Appétit! read more

Delicious! Maybe the best cinnamon roll ever. So nice to have a vegan option! Service was good too.

Very nice selection of fresh baked bread, pastries and sandwiches all of which are vegan. I got to try their breakfast sandwich on brioche and was very good. All of the ingredients were homemade and a unique twist on a classic breakfast sandwich. Would definitely love to visit again to try the sourdough! read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Pastry Bag - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I have been vegan for 9 years, and have never tasted baking like this before (for reference I live in NYC and spend a lot of time in LA). I had given up on croissants years ago, as I had never seen a plant based version until visiting Allegro Hearth. Though nothing will exactly mimic the buttery classic - the Allegro version is light, flaky and the perfect amount of chewy heft in the center, in an incredible feat of baking genius. Truly, the recipe they have developed deserves awards. It is so difficult to accomplish this kind of nuance with plant based ingredients people! I feel lucky to have experienced it. The mouthwatering showstopper, however is the cinnamon roll which is a textural extravaganza from it's two-handed size, decadent frosting, not-too-dense but still a hefty mouthful pastry, to the way the bottom layer has become gooey and caramelized in the pan. It's worth noting that I ate a croissant AND a giant cinnamon roll and did not get a stomachache which is a testament to the quality of ingredients used. Truly wish I lived nearby so I could try each and every item on the menu. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Cinnamon Roll - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I wanted to impress my friends for a potluck. I ordered the Apple Pie and Multigrain bread. Everybody loved what I brought, there were compliments all around, especially for the pie. The pie featured firm, tangy apples and a wonderful crust. I feel I can trust this bakery with everything they make. The staff was courteous and helpful, for example, apologies for most things having sold out. There's some advice for you, either order in advance or arrive early! There's a 15 minute parking space right across the street, which made things easy and quick. read more

Best Vegan bakery in Pittsburgh! Allegro is my favorite sandwich place in Pittsburgh. They have good sandwich options. I have tried all and they are all at par. Their harissa is a really good add on. Their breads, specifically sourdough is really good! It is a little expensive but the portion size is pretty good! The staff is pretty friendly. The order can be made online as well as in person. The service is pretty quick and the food is always fresh. I have heard a lot of good things about the cinnamon roll. I'd love to try that next time. Parking is available on the streets Highly recommend! read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Kofta Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Parking: plenty on the street, with meters Bread: so good! We came slightly too early for the stuffed sourdough but I had a few bites of the bread and nearly swallowed the chocolate croissant whole. I completely forgot I was eating a vegan croissant. I mean, that lamination! So good. Also, they offer oat milk with their coffee! read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Cruffins - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place makes the best vegan sandwich I've ever had. I got the seitan melt and it was delicious. Not dry at all, very flavorful, AND filling. The seitan was nice and crispy and did not take away from the meal as it often does. No seating inside so make sure you have a spot to eat your sandwich. I ate in the little park up the hill from the bakery. They had some tables and benches there. read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Seitan melt - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've been wanting to try this bakery for so long since I heard it was all plant based. My girlfriend and I took the day off from work and decided to come and pick up some pastries for breakfast. We got a blueberry muffin, a cruffin, a morning bun, and cherry danish. Everything was delicious! I loved the blueberry muffin. They're my favorite kind of muffin in general and I think this was one of the best I've ever had. The cruffin is also a must try! They didn't have the sandwiches when we came unfortunately so we will have to be back to try those! read more

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This place is amazing!! It is the best vegan bakery in Pittsburgh. You can't even tell that the food is vegan. Everything tastes soo good. They have both savory and sweet food and dessert. I think that they have the best sourdough in all of Pittsburgh. They have zataar sourdough slices that are good! And their cinnamon rolls and huge and so tasty. Everything is also so fresh and clean. To be honest, the servers are a little bit sassy and rude. But other than that, great place! Must check it out. Get there quick or everything will be sold out read more

Great bread, great cruffin, great croissant! Wish the coffee was a bit better for that bread was so good that they could have thrown burning hot decaf in my eyes and I would still give a 5-star review. read more

When I think about bakeries, Allegro is always first in my mind. When they reopened as an all vegan bakery, they showed me the possibilities of what you can do with just plants. There are baked goods here that haunt my dreams like their chocolate cake or their seasonal fruit danishes. Sometimes, I think about flying all the way from the west coast just to get a sandwich. On my most recent visit, they revived their B52 seitan shwarma special and it was absolutely delicious. The focaccia flavors here are always inventive and just taste so good. The bakers here are geniuses. I wish I had photos to share of the all the amazing treats I've eaten over the years, but something always comes over me, and the food is in my mouth before the camera can come out. The next time I visit Pittsburgh, I will be stopping at Allegro! read more

I guess I have to say that these are the most amazing VEGAN sandwiches I've ever had, but honestly they're the most amazing sandwiches, PERIOD. The options are great and the ingredients are even better. Ellen is always super kind and helpful behind the counter. I'm so happy to have them nearby, but honestly, I'd cross a bridge for their food. Which is saying a lot. Also worth noting that their COVID precautions are taken seriously and I felt safe in the bakery, picking up my take-out! read more

Allegro Hearth Bakery - Kofta Melt - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

When I first moved to Pittsburgh Allegro Hearth Bakery used to supply the coffee shop near my Regent Square apartment with the most wonderful croissants I'd ever tasted. I would stop in for a coffee and croissant on the way to catch the bus downtown to my first post-college job, something that became a treasured ritual during a time when so much in my life had changed. As someone who now has to forgo buttery pastries of all kinds due to an allergy, I was thrilled when I learned Allegro Hearth had made the transition to a totally plant-based bakery. I finally made a long overdue visit the other day, and I can report that the croissants are every bit as tasty as I remember them being. Furthermore the cruffin and pain au chocolate are also to die for! The plant-based food scene in Pittsburgh is passionate but still rather small, and the pandemic has made it all but impossible for the few vegan bakery startups that I'm aware of to really get a foothold. Converting an existing traditional bakery to a plant-based one without sacrificing the variety and quality of breads and pastries on offer might seem like a bold choice, but in my view the bakery now meets the giant need Pittsburgh has for a true vegan bakery while continuing to serve the community as a whole. Plant-based eating (whether for ethical or health reasons) is thankfully becoming more commonplace, and Allegro Hearth Bakery is proof that incorporating this into our lives doesn't have to look or taste like an inferior version of the treats we know and love. In fact it may even be an improvement. read more

Nobody makes food with more love and magic than Omar. Go get fed. #bestbreakfastsandwichever Add the harissa read more

Hands down the BEST vegan sandwiches in all of Pittsburgh. Their Seitan Melt is definitely the best one I have ever had. Their sweets are also amazing. Make sure to get there early because they sell out of things quickly. read more