Pittsburgh: Yinz( you all) have definitely heard of the " Steel City", Primanti Bros sandwiches…read morewith slaw and fries on the sammy, Heinz ketchup, the Steelers and Mr Rogers. Let me be the first to enthusiastically introduce yinz( hey like they say 'yous guys' in Philly) to a rare gem located an hour east of Pittsburgh in the town of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. I am writing about the one and only Powers Donuts and Pastries and their fantastic, passionate, accommodating and kind owner Monica, a US Army Veteran( Thank you for your service) who was active duty and is now sharing this love and drive via her quality and unique baked creations using local ingredients and products. My dear friend Ankit lives in Pittsburgh and today is his birthday. His mother and I decided to send him something at the very last minute.Sadly, Yelp delivery online to Ligonier stated" Oops, there are currently no open businesses that deliver to Ligonier". I did a search and called and e mailed 8 different bakeries and pie places in the vicinity. The only one who responded and within 37 minutes was Monica. She was so sweet and willing to help, make some fresh goodies and deliver them herself. She was so thorough - likes, dislikes, theme - b day or Halloween( Ankit has a 7 year old son), allergies, special requests. Honest is an understatement - her quote for the price for the box of goodies delivered by 4 pm( we spoke and placed the order at 11:52 am) was fantastic!! Payment was via Square. They LOVED the treats which were presented in a beautiful box with cupcakes, brownies and cookies!!! Monica, we can't thank you enough for your love - Philly might be the city of Brotherly Love but you sure showed us all this is Universal love; for your passion, kindness, thoughtfulness and for the delicious and amazing items that made my little brother's and nephew's day a million times more beautiful.

From the owner: We specialize in gourmet donuts, cakes and cookies. We strive to use local ingredients and have…read moregone out of our way to find Made is the USA products for our baked goods. We also do not have nuts or nut products in our facility as we want to offer more allergen friendly baked goods for those with allergies.

I stopped by a few times not the easiest way to get to the store for the handicapped, not very easy…read moreto tell if it's actually open from the road

Chef reviewer: OMG!!! Awesome donuts, outstanding personalized service and the ambiance of this…read moreplace is so cute! This is such a great find. Warm donuts on a cold, snowy Sunday morning. A HUGE variety of donuts, coffees, bubble teas. Where else are you going to get Ube but here? Seriously if you haven't been here you HAVE TO COME here and check it out! Clean, orderly, well stocked, good variety, and professional staff. Can't recommend enough!

Wow! This place was amazing. The building has that special old time charm. We enjoyed looking at…read moreall of the antique decor. They even had an old picture of this place hanging on the wall whenever it was a car spot which we enjoyed. We were greeted as soon as we walked in by a friendly employee. She was very helpful and patient with us. She explained everything to us as it was our first time there. They have a variety of flavors and toppings to choose from for their donuts on the menu. They are the old fashioned cake type donuts and she puts the toppings of your choosing on fresh. They also have a drink menu and even Linden Creek milk to wash those donuts down. The donuts were absolutely delicious! Really a special treat. I highly recommend checking this gem of a place out.

I never heard of this donut shop before. Last week, someone from my place of work brought in a…read morecouple dozen assorted donuts for everyone. I tried a cake donut with chocolate and peanut butter icing and it was delicious. The donuts reminded me of Peace, Love and Little Donuts but at a full size. So many other flavors I want to try. Go to place if you love donuts!

DONUT TRUCK: DonuNV.  Hot, fresh mini donuts...Wow, just wow!  They're fluffy with a perfect golden…read morecrust- the best sweet treat! They offer tons of donut flavors like: Rainbow Sprinkles, Oreo, M&M, Fruity Pebbles plus seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Roll, Caramel Apple, Apple Cider Glaze & more! Served fresh by the bag, bucket or box. Signature fresh-squeezed lemonade comes in fun flavors, plus they have coffee and hot apple cider & more craft beverages! My FAV Combo: Caramel Apple donut with Hot Apple Cider!

I RARELY give a 5 star review. I am not a donut person. I would rather eat pasta & bread for my…read morecarbs. I have eaten & enjoyed beignet in New Orleans. These donuts are better than New Orleans beignets. This FOOD TRUCK makes light as air donuts. I enjoyed watching my donuts being made. The small order was more than plenty for one person. You can invite them to a party. Hmmm ...

Hands down one of the best bakeries ever. The donuts are to die for! Saturdays only for donuts. Any…read moreother thing I've tried here is amazing. The berry cinnamon rolls are incredible. They make a ton of fry pies, I love the raspberry. Cash only! Very sweet people.

They are by far the best raising cookies are great . We travel up there on way to mt. Davis .read more

Wow! This is an old fashioned bakery you just need to try. Joe is literally behind the counter…read moreboxing up your goodies. Go early. Go hungry. You won't be disappointed.

To yourself a favor set the alarm Early and get there before the sun rises to grab yourself donuts…read more You will not be disappointed!

If you are truly looking for some of the best donuts in the Pittsburgh area, then look no further…read more Better Maid is a locally-owned small business with some of the best cake donuts I have ever tasted. Located on Steuben Street in the West End, this shop dates back several decades. It is located in an unassuming white building, with little signage. However, there is plenty of street parking along with the private lot on the side. This place does not necessarily have set business hours. They have an open time, and go until they sell out. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday they are open at 7 AM, and the weekends is 8 AM. I would advise arriving for the set open time if you are planning to get donuts on any given day. Especially on the weekend, they will sell out within an hour or two (yes, the donuts are that good!!). Plan accordingly if you are planning to stop. It is not unusual for a line to be forming 30+ minutes before the doors open. The plus of getting there early like that is that you will be one of the first served, and therefore able to get first picks! The selection of donuts rotates each day. There is not necessarily a schedule on which this occurs, but they might have a flavor today that they will not have tomorrow. Some of my favorites overtime have been the blueberry cake, pumpkin cake, cherry "sandwich" filled, sour cream, and so many more. I have asked the staff before if/when they would be making a particular kind, and they will let you know if they have an idea, so do not be afraid to ask. They sell cake donuts, regular donuts, long Johns, cinnamon rolls, and other speciality items each day. There are also donut holes, while are quite honestly some of the best I have ever tasted anywhere. They are usually warm and melt in your mouth. Do not leave without buying some if they are available. The value here is unbeatable. With the donuts being homemade and fresh, the prices are the best anywhere. They are even cheaper than somewhere like Dunkin, but the quality is 100 times better. This is probably another reason the people keep coming back for these delicacies. However, note that it is CASH ONLY! When I first started coming here, an older gentleman owned the place. He was so friendly and social to everyone who walked through the door. I always enjoyed interacting with him when I came by. A few years ago, a younger couple bought the business. However, the previous owner still works alongside them, which is cool to see! The new owners have been more consistent with being open during advertised open days, and are active on their Instagram account. This helps with knowing specials, when they sell out, if there is a change in being open, etc. Before, the days were sometimes hit or miss if they would be open. However, this has improved a lot since the new ownership has been in place. I love Better Maid - there truly is not a better cake donuts or donut hole anywhere I have tried in Pittsburgh. Plus, it is local people producing a handmade product, which is something everyone can get behind supporting. I just wish there were set hours sometimes, but that is part of the culture of the business. So, plan on brining your cash and waking up early for these delicious treats.

Awesome donut place! There's a reason people start lining up 20mins before they open every day…read more Donuts are made fresh daily with love and care. They have a great variety of flavors too: glazed, cake donuts, cream filled, frosted, etc. I waited about an hour and 15mins to order, but it was worth it. Everyone in line was very friendly and shared the same feeling, something the staff clearly appreciated with their genuine smiles and service. I ordered a dozen donuts, a variety of their most popular. My favorites were the cherry donut and buttermilk log. The glaze on top was so incredible, sweet and creamy at the same time. The donut itself pretty much melts in your mouth, especially if you put them in the microwave for a few seconds. Definitely a spot for special occasions because of the wait and they run out quickly, but a great experience!