Jean-Marc is the closest we have to authentic French pastries in Pittsburgh so I was devastated to…read morehear they were closing and was lucky enough to have some final pastries from them. The lines of people on their final two days were ridiculous and rightfully so. The butter used to make these is imported from France and it makes a big difference. The palmier is light and crispy and the croissants enormous. I'll miss this place!!

This place is amazing. My great uncle first took me here. He lived in Millvale his entire life…read more He had grown up with my grandmother and her sisters after being orphaned. My first memory was of him picking up an order and bringing it with him to visit my grandparents all the way down in Beaver County. After that, every time he visited my grandmother, he would show up with these little round cookies that were an absolute treasure. I never knew where they came from but nowhere else in Pittsburgh seemed to have them available. It wasn't until I moved out for college that he shared the secret- he got them here and took me while he picked up his order. What a treat! This was our secret place to pick up treats that are always a hit whenever we bring them along.

i lovee this place ! my boyfriend & i have come here a few times and it's always so cutie inside…read more they have soo many flavors for the gluten free macarons & their all so yummy ! the pastries are good as well especially the chocolate & the chocolate eclairs ! the service is always great & overall a pretty nice little dessert place

Finally had a chance to stop here, after only being at the airport location. Very small inside but…read morethe ham and cheese croissant was delicious. Of course the macaroons are delicious. The coffee was from a Nespresso machine but it was good. The people were very friendly.

Macarons are always pricy, so once you get over that sticker shock (e.g. $3 for one), you'll be…read morepleasantly surprised by the variety and flavor of these finicky sweets. Having made macarons a few times, I'm happy to entrust an expert making them. The person working was very sweet and happily answered my question about where they're baked (Ohio). This shop is cute and well lit. Very modern. For $30, I got a 12 pack. The packaging is chic and modern. Most importantly, the macarons were delicious! You really can't go wrong flavor wise, though I loved the salted caramel and the toasted coconut. This is the perfect place for a thoughtful gift or a sweet treat.

Quick in and out ordering a 6 pack to share. Clean, white paint and bright colors, as well as an…read moreopen kitchen that allows customers to see them baking and creating the cookies. I got the amaretto cheesecake, pumpkin, and blueberry chocolate. The flavors I picked were very good - although I would have liked to have more filling inside the sandwiches like I have gotten elsewhere. Overall nice place, friendly staff.

I heard this was one of the famous bakeries I must check out in Pittsburgh. I got their pistachio…read moreeclair, ham and cheese croissant, and almond croissant -- all tasted wonderful and light. The croissants were great when you lightly air fry/toast them if you don't eat them right away. In Lawrenceville, it's a small location with a couple of outdoor seating but none inside. However, it is a chain so you might have one in your little area. My only thing is that the pistachio eclair is very sweet (so if you don't have a sweet tooth, maybe I'd go for another subtler dessert). I saw they have a deal where you can get a baguette, sandwich, and drink for $7. Good deal imo considering the quality of their bread, and it's a good excuse to buy a sweet treat with it!

La Gourmandine is always a solid choice, and our Thanksgiving order proved it again. We picked up a…read morepumpkin tarte and an apple tarte--each meant to serve about six--and both were delicious. The flavors were balanced, the pastry was buttery and delicate, and they looked as good as they tasted. The total came to $50.65, which feels pretty standard for a French bakery once you understand the baseline is a bit higher than your typical American dessert spot. For the quality, it's well worth it. Consistently great, reliably tasty, and perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself. The staff is friendly. It's usually busy here and not conducive to eating inside.

The atmosphere is welcoming, the staff is friendly, and the selection of cakes, pastries, and…read morecookies is amazing. Everything tastes fresh and high quality. A must-visit if you're in Pennsylvania!

Coming from California, this place absolutely blew me away! The selection is top-tier, but the…read moreprices are what really shocked me--back home, a bakery of this caliber would easily cost 4x as much. Even with the lower prices, the quality is incredible. I picked up several Tigertails, chocolate chip cookies, and the carrot cake, and everything was amazing. I'm honestly glad I don't live nearby because I would live in this bakery! I visited midday on a Wednesday, so it wasn't too busy and parking was easy. The staff was excellent, very friendly and patient as I took everything in. It's a beautiful, clean spot that would even be great for a casual date. A must-visit if you're in the Pittsburgh area.

Great find! Good selection and portions. Got some cookies to take back home on my flight. I had a…read moreslice of tiramisu which I highly recommend. Where this place shines is customer service. She gave great recommendations and suggestions. She wrapped the cookies so they'll make it back home on the plane.

I've given this bakery many chances, but it is a clunker when you consider the many fantastic…read morebakeries in the Pittsburgh area. Service is lacking. I was unimpressed with their workers, but I'll give it a pass considering the holiday. Their baked goods aren't anything special. Everything tastes the same, too sweet, too much vanilla. There's no complexity of flavor here. The nut roll was dry. The cake is bland. Their cookies feel pre-packaged. I've had a better sugar cookie from Giant Eagle. For the prices, I'd recommend spending your money somewhere else in Pittsburgh.

Went looking for a birthday cake. The hand painted designs can be ordered at McCandless but…read morecompleted in Aspinwall. Couldn't leave empty handed. Bought myself a cinnamon bar. Very buttery and delicious.

This location used to be a Gigi's Cupcakes, but apparently it was sold to Bella Christie's. Bella…read moreChristie's is a locally owned bakery whose first location is in Aspinwall. Bella Christie's bakers and pastry chefs make cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and pastries. They even make custom cakes and event tables for weddings, birthdays, and other special events. Cakes are available in about a dozen flavors (e.g., vanilla, chocolate, banana, and hazelnut) with about a few dozen flavors of fillings (e.g., almond custard, mango mousse, raspberry jam, peach compote, espresso buttercream, and fruit). When I entered this business, I saw two display cases that were full of macarons, cheesecakes, mini cupcakes, cupcakes, cookies, and brownies. An employee immediately and kindly greeted me. As I was selecting my desserts, the employee carefully bagged and boxed them. She accurately rang up my purchase, and she thanked me. Here are my reviews for the desserts: Strawberry milkshake cookie - $2.75 - 4.5 stars - This cookie looked the prettiest in the display and had the most unique-sounding flavor. It was pink and had sprinkles and white chips mixed in. The cookie was a large size, and it was fresh and moist. I liked the strawberry flavor. Strawberry milkshake cupcake - $4.25 - 4.5 stars - Can you tell that I like strawberry milkshakes? :) This cupcake was a good size, and it consisted of moist pink cake that had strawberry pieces mixed in. It was topped with fresh, creamy strawberry and white icing with sprinkles. On top was a paper straw, and I put it in my mouth because I had assumed that it was white chocolate--oops! Lemon blueberry cupcake - $4.25 - 4.5 stars - This cupcake was also a good size. The cake was lemon yellow with a few blueberries mixed in. On top was a blueberry-flavored buttercream icing that was topped with two fresh blueberries and a lemon gummy. I enjoyed these flavors. Turtle cheesecake - $4.50 - No rating - My husband ate this cheesecake. He said, "It was fine." One additional thing that I noticed was that the plastic tray that held the cupcakes was type 6 plastic, which is not recyclable in our community. I wonder if the owners could explore other options for the tray.

Great service, excellent pastries and sandwiches! Really can't go wrong with anything here, but…read morewould definitely recommend the Montagnard sandwich if you're a prosciutto lover, and the almond croissants... they're absolutely worth trying once and then you'll no doubt be addicted to the. The cafe is also a great spot to sit and read, so work, but be prepared for some crowds

After attempting to have there two days in a row, the third time was the charm. Now if you're going…read moreto be closed on a holiday AND the following day, please update your website and put a notice in the door! But alas, it was mostly worth the wait. Latte was strong (in a good way) and the pastries were delicious as exp. The only bummer was the chocolate eclair, the chocolate was way too dense and overpowering. Quiche is light, eggy and smooth and the kouign-amann was delightful (though a tad dense). There's plentiful seating and the music (except for the Holiday tracks) has cool '70s & '80s vibes.

Went to try the fruit pastries! The lemon tart and chocolate one were both really good. The lemon…read moreone had a super tart and strong lemon flavor and the chocolate one was super rich and had a little crunch on the inside. The blueberry one was not as good since the flavor was not as strong. The pumpkin one was okay, I think these really depend on what flavors you like. I've also had the macaroons here and they were really good. The staff was super nice and helpful with answering our questions. They were out of the raspberry one but she was telling us we could order ahead and save one for us to pick up next time. There's some small tables in there to sit and have coffee or your pastries which is nice.

I thought they only made macaroons. Boy was I wrong. This place is delicious! I bought three…read moredifferent things. Disappointed they were out of the pumpkin dessert. I did get the pumpkin eclair, the almond croissant & something chocolate & round. Everything was amazing.

Arrived 6 minutes before closing. Drove 35 minutes to get there. Sign says 'Open', but door is…read morelocked and the guy was waiving us to go away. Just wanted a few items to go. He's not even coming to the door. Also, they don't answer their phone - I tried calling before I drove all the way there. Won't come back.

Closes before posted time. Nothing is worse then not answering your phone. Then as a customer you…read moredrive 20 minutes to get to them, arrive up 8 minutes prior to closing only wanting something from their premade dessert case to take to go and the open sign is still flashing but he has locked the door and shakes his head no at you from behind the counter. Didn't even bother to come talk to us. Even when they close at 5pm per the door and the posted online. Would never go back here after that experience.