This is such a cute and fun place! It is a bit overpriced (higher prices than many comparable…read morebakeries) but you also have a neat space to enjoy your goodies in and extended hours (some nights they are open until 10) so that outweighs the slightly higher cost. My favorite item I tried was their lemon bar. It had just the right combination of sweet and tart and the crust to filling ratio was also on point. I've also enjoyed their cookies, cinnamon rolls and cupcakes. I really enjoy that you can relax with a glass of wine and a baked good. not a combination that is possible at a lot of places. Service is friendly and accommodating. They answered questions and gave recommendations. This is a great spot for a date night or a girls get togehter.

I've been in this little piece of heaven before but this review is for the birthday cake on…read moreThanksgiving. I ordered rather short notice for a lavender birthday cake for my mother's 80th. Ordered 8in cake with lemon custard white batter. Absolutely delicious and beautiful! Also priced very well! Thanks so much!

4.5 stars. Sugar Butter Bakery is a small, local bakery. I shopped here one time, and I had a…read morepositive experience. An employee promptly served me and made friendly conversation. I saw display cases that contained cupcakes, scones, rolls, cheesecakes, brownies, blondies, etcetera. I purchased four baked goods: one cinnamon roll, two cookies, and one muffin. After I paid several dollars for my four baked goods, I noticed several slips on the wall. The employee said that the slips were prepaid and that customers could use the slips to receive free foods. How nice! I appreciate whoever paid for those slips. I ate my four baked goods at home. The snickerdoodle cookie (5 stars) was one of my favorite snickerdoodles that I have ever eaten in my life. The cinnamon roll (4.5 stars) was a large size and had a sweet maple flavor that I liked. The banana-caramel muffin (4.5 stars) was nicely sweet and was topped with a banana chip. The oatmeal-raisin cookie (4.5 stars) was medium-sized and had the right ratio of ingredients. Overall, Sugar Butter Bakery's selection of baked goods was not large, especially in the late afternoon when I went, but their quality was high. I recommend stopping in Sugar Butter Bakery if you are in the area.

I highly recommend Sugar Butter Bakery! My husband brought some cookies home from this bakery from…read morea work event. They were so moist and tasty! Afterward, I decided to place an order myself to share with my coworkers! I ordered half a dozen of 4 different types of cookies which got devoured! On top of that, Ange is a small business owner, baking everything herself (no small task!). I admired her dedicated service- answering all my questions and sharing a bit about herself and the business- even over the phone!

Cute bistro where we ate a quick lunch between opening (at noon) and a 1pm performance at the…read moreCarnegie Stage just down the street. Hubby liked his meatball sandwich. I found the beans in the beans and greens to be gritty; apparently they are unsoaked dried beans, and that's the way chef likes it. It was edible, but I prefer a smoother, softer texture. We enjoyed our experience so much that we came back after the show to the bakery side, where we devoured a slice of blueberry pie with blueberry ice cream on top. Street parking (free on Sunday), and I believe there is a nearby lot. Gender-segregatwd restrooms. We are already planning to come back with friends! 4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

Our server was super accommodating with someone in my group who had allergies. Delish food, great…read moreservice. Love that the bakery is open late. Will definitely be back!

Great ice cream in a fun spot and a "late" close time all equal a great spot for a treat!…read moreI've been to Scoops a few times now. There is a great variety of flavors and the staff will let you sample so you can make your choice. In addition to cones, they had milkshakes, sundaes, freezes and floats. Something for everyone! They also have a "kids" menu with smaller portions of cones and sundaes. Staff was friendly and helpful (my son was being incredibly indecisive and the clerk was patient and accommodating). There is a lot of quirky and fun decor. Overall, a great place to stop for a sweet treat!

Exceptional service and even better ice cream! I don't usually visit small ice cream shops because…read morethe quality can be hit or miss, but this place exceeded my expectations. I had a scoop of my favorite cookie dough ice cream on a cake cone, and it was perfect--the right balance of creamy texture and just the right amount of cookie dough pieces, unlike some places that skimp on mix-ins. My guests also enjoyed their ice cream, though one wasn't a fan of the dairy-free cookies and cream--not surprising since they had never tried a dairy-free option before and only ordered it because the regular version was sold out. Beyond the ice cream, the cozy ambiance made the experience even better. This is definitely a spot worth returning to!

Community staple! I love getting to stop in here when I'm in the neighborhood…read more Their matcha is not presweetened which is superb! Thank you for that. Service is always quick and friendly. The food comes up quick and is served hot! The Ashley's breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel really hit the spot! I love all the local art around the shop and little boutique items that are constantly in rotation. My only complaint about this spot is if you're coming to work the WiFi either 1) never works or can't be found so plan to use a hot spot and 2) they have VERY minimal seating options with an outlet. Like many coffee shops today, they don't encourage "campers" or people who plan to sit for hours for work.

I was so tired after I stopped at the Credit Union I almost couldn't walk. I decided to go to…read moreCarnegie Coffee and get breakfast and some caffeine. I got a breakfast bagel sandwich and a 20 oz. Diet Coke. Everyone is so nice here. I always feel welcome and relaxed when I am there. Highly recommend.

Great local ice cream spot! Homemade flavors every day that are unique and flavorful! I ordered the…read moreStrawberry Pretzel ice cream and really enjoyed it. The flavor was natural, with actual strawberries mixed throughout the ice cream and small pretzel pieces for a salty crunch. A wonderful mix of sweet and salty! Just wish there would have been a few more pretzels so I had one with each bite.

Antney's is less than 10 minutes away from my apartment, and yet I almost never get ice cream here…read more Why? Because they're popular - TOO popular. And to be fair, they deserve to be popular. Still, waiting in a long line outside in the summer heat...it's no fun. BUT if I'm driving by and the line is short for a change, I'll take a detour and get myself a sweet treat. So, why's Antney's so popular? Because we all love a family-run ice cream shop. They serve homemade cones and a nice mix of (also homemade) ice cream scoops, milkshakes, sundaes, and even frozen yogurts and sorbets. Parts of the menu rotate regularly too (specifically, I've read that some flavors change daily). So while you can always expect to find the classics here, you never know what else awaits you. Case in point: I stopped by last week and to my delight, Nutella Cookie ice cream was on the menu! I ordered a milkshake version and let me tell you, it was the best milkshake I've had in quite a while. Absolutely delicious flavor, and full of cookie pieces to boot - it hit the spot on a hot summer afternoon. It's probably for the best that I don't want to regularly wait in a long line in a hot parking lot to get ice cream from Antney's. Well, it's good for my wallet and waistline at least - it's disappointing for my tastebuds. Hopefully though, I'll get lucky again before they close for the winter, and will once again drive by while the line is on the shorter side!

On a Sunday morning in July, I made a visit to Fig Tree Coffee for a coffee drink. I found myself…read morein the Crafton area, and wanted to visit a local shop. Fig Tree Coffee is a newer coffee shop located in Crafton, right by the elementary school. They serve hot coffee, iced coffee, espresso drinks, tea, chai, and more. In addition to drinks, there are some food options available, along with gift-type items. Directly in front of the building, there is street parking available. There is also a private lot located to the left of the entrance for the entire building. The signage in the windows identifying the business makes it easy to locate. Fig Tree is truly a community coffee shop. It has plenty of seating, and proudly displays pieces of the community it serves. They have a bulletin board with local businesses, community events, and other information. Patrons seem to get their items and utilize the space to hang out and socialize. It is nice to see a place like this being utilized as intended! I stopped here around 8:45 AM, and it was not too crowded. There were a few other patrons in the building and in line ahead of me, but I only had to wait a few minutes to order my drink. It can be sort of overwhelming to try and order here, since the menu is so bare and there are not a ton of "special" drinks advertised. However, the baristas and staff will make anything you really are wanting, so I would not worry about this! They have different flavorings and combinations, you just need to ask or make a combination that you want to try when ordering. The barista that helped me on this visit was lovely. I was not exactly sure what I wanted, so I asked what she typically would order or make for herself. She ended up making me that exact drink in a 16 OZ Iced Drink. I enjoyed getting to try something different that I would not have picked for myself! Service was quick. I was in and out with my coffee in about 7 minutes, and that included waiting in line and taking a minute to order. The prices here are reasonable, and in line with what other local coffee shops are charging for similar products. They do accept both cash and card here, just FYI. I did not purchase any food or pastries, but the coffee prices were right in line with expectations. The vibe of this place is very cool, with a true community cafe feel. I love that they highlight their community. Not only with the people and events, but they even with a wall of Polaroids of the dogs that visit the shop! I even had a dog in line in front of me, so they are dog-friendly here. I give Fig Tree Coffee a positive review, and do recommend giving the shop a try if you find yourself in Crafton or the West End. It is a newer shop, but already has great ambiance and community presence. The staff are friendly, drinks are tasty, it is dog-friendly, and it is a great space to hang out or get some work done. I look forward to future visits to Fig Tree when I find myself in the area.

An amazing local cafe!…read more Im already in love and haven't got to try my food yet. The honey latte with cinnamon has won my heart. A great balance of flavor to coffee so I don't feel like I'm sucking down a bunch of sugar and #$!% Brian was working the counter and got a last minute rush of kids and faculty but he got them in and out quickly with a smile on his face. Place has a great vibe and loved the outside tables to sit and drink while the neighborhood passes you by! I can't wait to be back and I haven't even left yet!

One of our favorites, whether it is a sandwich, quiche, or pastries. The almond croissant is…read morefabulous. Just stop in and take your pick for lunch, dessert or something to go with breakfast. Just take your pick you can't go wrong!

Everything was amazing. I ordered in assorted pastries for our first breakfast in Pitt…read more Everything was wonderful.

A bunch of us went to Apis for a friend's birthday. There's a pretty spacious inside along with a…read morelarge outside area with a small fire pit. You order at the bar and they have an extensive menu. As a fair warning, if mead is not your thing you probably won't love it here. Otherwise, it's great! If you can't choose from their large selection they have a mead flight option. I thought that their pricing was very reasonable. They did have live music at some point during the night and it did make it hard to hear and talk to people so keep that in mind for a gathering.

I visited Apis for the first time a couple weeks ago, and was so pleasantly surprised. Who knew the…read morenation's third highest-selling meadery is in Carnegie, and that they ship bottles to 41 states across the country! The amount of different flavors shocked me. Jabanero strawberry and blueberry cheesecake are a couple that I remember the best. I'd recommend a sampler tray on your first visit, so you can test out a few before your commit. The bar service was attentive and the server was very helpful! I was lucky to connect with the owner, Dave, while there that night, too. He ensured that everything was running smoothly and that we were all satisfied. If you're in the mood for video games or board games, this is the place for you! The ambiance is relaxed... you're on your own time. Nobody is going to rush you out the door. Definitely give this place a try next time you're in the mood for a night of drinks, and a different, positive experience.

Such a clean bakery lounge, so inviting in atmosphere and staff…read more We ordered the pork buns, original, and seaweed and pork, and Chinese rice ball with crab, egg, pork floss and veggies. For dessert we also got three pastry's. In total everything was about 30 bucks. Affordable, authentic, delicious, and so worth visiting.

I finally had the opportunity to stop into Amy's while in the area recently. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised to see their longer than usual bakery hours that allowed me to pop in after 5pm. Everything was different and tempting. It was difficult to choose just one sweet treat so I left with two. I bought a taro cheesecake bread and an egg tart. Both were slightly sweet and fresh. The staff were friendly and helpful. They have a few small tables inside for dining and a menu that includes ice cream and bubble tea amongst many other items. Every diner looked happy. If you're looking for something a little different, Amy's is a great place to try.