In town this weekend for a wedding in Pittsburgh, I just had to make time for a stop at the…read moreultimate cream stick destination in the Ohio Valley--Gus's Goodies in Weirton. If you know, you know. This iconic bakery has been a staple of the city for generations, and after recently celebrating its 90th anniversary, it's easy to see why people keep coming back. What makes Gus's so special isn't just the famous cream sticks (although they absolutely live up to the hype). It's a family-run business that has become part of the fabric of the community, and there's something special about supporting a local institution that has been serving customers with pride for nearly a century. Beyond the cream sticks, they offer cakes, cookies, pastries, and just about every sweet treat you could hope to find in a hometown bakery. On a previous visit, we did run into a small issue when a few of our cream sticks were missing that signature filling. I gave them a call, and instead of excuses, I was met with genuine kindness and a sincere desire to make it right. On our next visit, they more than delivered, and the experience reminded me why customer service still matters. Gus's Goodies is one of those places I'll always make time for whenever I'm back in Weirton. Thank you for the continued hospitality, wonderful service, and for making the city just a little sweeter with every cream stick. Here's to many more years of carrying on a hometown tradition--and yes, filling those cream sticks (and this Yelp review) with plenty of love.

My boyfriend and I stopped in on Valentine's day to pick up a few cookies and a blueberry muffin. I…read morewas surprised at how many Valentine's day themed baked goods were still available when we showed up. We bought some sugar cookies, chocolate chip, and a peanut butter. The muffin was for his grandmother, but it was the last blueberry on the shelf and it looked good. The cookies were fantastic. I personally had the peanut butter with a little dollop of chocolate in the middle. It had a slight chew and lots of peanut butter flavor. I thought the prices were a little high for the cakes, but maybe they're amazing! The customer-facing area of the business is on the smaller side. It would definitely feel crowded with 10 people in there. They have racks spread throughout so you can shop each corner without being forced to wait at the counter for everything. They do have a good sized paved parking lot available right out front.

Everyone told us we had to try this bakery but we could have been ok without. The raisin bars were…read morethe only thing recommend that were ok. Everything else was dry or subpar. I grabbed what was labeled a cheesecake and it was a GLOB of buttercream.

This is literally the worst place I've ever been to. I can not believe that they got 4.4 stars on…read moregoogle. The parking lot is a safety hazard, the place it self does not look clean at all. The donuts were stale and trust me, skip the baklava

Their honest hard workers that make honest living they have some great donuts their staff is…read morefriendly very helpful great for community's

The owners of the this food truck have to be the absolute best people that I've ever met through a…read moretruck window! Seriously so friendly and always remember you! The donuts are so delicious, so soft and light. Like I can eat half a dozen in a day and not even feel bad about it! Half a dozen? Who said that? Not me...... Yes I did. They are seriously that good. I highly recommend trying the blueberry one. Sweet and tart. The fruity pebbles one is to die for as well. I mean I always just get 2 of everything and call it a day. You cannot go wrong with that! Check their website for the scheduled locations. PRO TIP: I stalk their instagram though to see last minute pop up locations!

Placed a mobile order for drive through pick up on a Friday morning before 8am. The drive through…read moreonly had two cars ahead of me and the line moved quickly. The employee was friendly and prompt with me. By the time I reached the pick up window, my order was ready to be handed out to me. Everything ordered was present and correct. The iced coffee with hazelnut syrup was delicious and my bf loved the caramel iced cap. It came with a cute little dollop of whipped cream on top. The easter donuts were cute and fun. I appreciated the option for something seasonal. The donuts, including the 4 timbits, were all fresh and tasty. I'm sure I'll place another mobile order for this location again in the near future.

The outside of the restaurant looks run down. I wasn't sure if it was open. The inside is…read morerelatively clean. I was hoping to order doughnuts but apparently they now only serve the more expensive specialty donuts. The cashier said they don't serve the basic doughnuts. The employees were not too friendly. The sandwiches and bagel we ordered were really good. The chai tea was terrible though. Not recommended. Something was very off with it. I like to go to Tim Hortons for doughnuts so I'll have to find a location that still offers the classics..

Fantastic food. Slightly surly employees. Very decent prices. Always a good selection of things…read more Easy parking on the street in front. They take cash and card. I highly recommend!

Another Hole-In-The-Wall option! Sketchy exterior. Spotless and friendly interior. Only bread now -…read moreno donuts ATM. Young lady (who we assumed to be the next generation owner) is an amazingly genuine salesperson. We left with two flatbreads- olive (!) and HOT pepper = delicious. Be BRAvE! This is American small biz GRIT is motion.

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!

I could not have been greeted by a more friendly counter attendant this morning! What a charm!…read more Stumbled into here almost by accident, while waiting for another shop on the street to open up for business. Had to take a couple donuts "to go" so I could just get out of the elements of the weather. I'm so glad I did. I learned that all of the donuts are made fresh in house DAILY with real ingredients... and there was a wide variety of options! You can tell just by looking at them, that they're fresh and different than others you've ever tried before. Check them out. Truly, you can tell that these are handmade donuts. Yum! The shop is cute, a bit rustic looking, but suits Carson Street so well. There are some little stickers and nick nacks around the shop, but nothing too crazy, just very particular and with purpose. Please stop in here next time you're around for a visit.

Definitely one of my top spots for donuts in pgh. Came on a Sunday, late morning, and got lucky…read morethey still had any left as someone had just come and bought 6 dozen donuts. They have a few different flavors whenever I go and I always like to get each one because they are always all delicious. They do sell out sometimes so my recommendation is going early in the morning.(one of my favorite Sunday morning breakfasts)

Very sweet ladies staffing this place. Out of donuts but late afternoon so expected that. Tons of…read moreother options and what we had was crazy good

Kretchmar's Bakery is family-owned and has been open for over 65 years. It sells baked goods such…read moreas breads (e.g., French, pumpernickel, rye, pullman, whole wheat, tuscan, rustic sour, focaccia, six grain, cinnamon, raisin, banana, and ciabatta), off-the-shelf and custom cakes, cookies (e.g., sugar, M&M, oatmeal-walnut-raisin, butterball, and gingerbread), donuts (e.g., paczki, glazed, iced, jelly, and bavarian cream), pastries (e.g., biscotti, danishes, muffins, scones, turnovers, brownies, cannolis, claws, puffs, eclairs, almond cups, rum balls, and pineapple squares), pies (e.g., coconut cream, fruit feuilletee, apple, cherry, peach, and pumpkin), and tortes (e.g., banana, black forest, chocolate, lemon, pistachio, strawberry, and almond). Local delivery is available for a fee. My husband and I shopped here one time. Employees immediately and kindly served us. Many baked goods in the display cases looked tempting, so I needed time to make up my mind about what I wanted to buy! I chose baklava (4 stars, thick layer of nuts), lady lock (4 stars, not quite as good as my mom-in-law's), apricot sourcream (4 stars), snickerdoodle cookie (4.5 stars), and Very Berry Napoleon (5, nicely fruity and sweet). The total price for these five baked goods was $10.46.

The staff are friendly but those doughnuts are the best in the area. I highly recommend this…read moreplace. Prices weren't as high as noted in a review. They are reasonably priced but so delicious.

OH MY GOD. I've been living a lie. I used to think those factory-produced confections, shipped by…read morethe caseload to donut chains, only to be thawed and finished before going into a showcase were "good donuts" sorry Dunkin, I see the light now. Dough Co does it right. Guys, you can taste the from-scratch ingredients and the fresh-from-the-fryer glow in the dough. We got an assortment of cream sticks (Long Johns, torpedos depending on your vernacular) and I didn't even know that many variations existed. They were heavy and light at the same time--the masterful medley of perfectly-balanced dough filled to the gills with rich cream. A swipe of frosting on top made my life. My fingers are trembling as I write this. It's a combination of post-coital sugar shock and delight from having a real donut for the first time in a long time. If you're in the Dover area, this place is a must-see on your list.