In town this weekend for a wedding in Pittsburgh, I just had to make time for a stop at the ultimate 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. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in on Valentine's day to pick up a few cookies and a blueberry muffin. I was 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. read more

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Went in this morning. Three employees behind the counter. All made eye contact. The male went back to what he was doing and never looked at me again. The two females actually turned their backs to me and continued whatever conversation they were having, glancing back at me occasionally. I stood there in disbelief for about 90 seconds, then left. My first and last visit to this business. read more

During a very warm day in April , 2026, went in the door at Gus' Goodies with my 9 week old tiny puppy to order a dozen donuts for a work crew at my home. Was promptly told by an older woman behind the counter that I could not bring my puppy inside to place an order so we left. She then came to the door offering to fulfil my order. She brought the 12 donuts to me and I gave her $20. Waited for change until it became evident I would receive nothing back. I feel taken advantage of and will NEVER go back to Gus' again. The old lady at the counter seems to be a scam artist--beware! read more

The donuts are great and so are some of the cakes I have tried but everything is very pricey compared to other shops I'm used to in Pittsburgh with more of a selection. read more

I have tried a lot of different items in this place and I have never been disappointed in anything. Hometown favorite for years... My favorite item to get are their cakes. Their buttercream icing is to die for!! The cookies and the pies are absolutely amazing,definitely give this place a try. read more

Stop here to pick up goodies to take to my Aunts. The donuts are amazing and the buttercream chocolate cake was delicious! So glad I made this stop in. Now I'm asking myself why I have never stopped in before when visiting family. Will definitely be stopping every time I come back! read more

Our go to for all things cake! Morning donuts are always fresh and perfect, and special occasion cakes are the best around!!

I'm going to keep this review short and sweet because I want to make one thing very clear. PLEASE get the angel food cake from here! Oh my gosh it's like no other. Normally angel food cake from Kroger is a light and fluffy simple cake. Gus decided to make it a little more special with frosting and candied sliced almonds! I don't crave any other cake except this one. read more

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This bakery smells like my childhood memories of Hough bakery in Cle. Cakes. Donuts. Cookies. Brownies. This century old bakery has been continuously family run. The angel food cake is good. The brownies are decadent. The donuts? Stop. So good. I'm going back for the almond cake. Friendly service. Excellent sweets. read more

Do yourself a favor.....get the angel food cake! It's like you've gone to whipped icing heaven! The round cake is covered in smooth vanilla icing and can be almond flavored (which I highly recommend) and trimmed and toasted almonds. They have fantastic cookies, donuts, and pastries made fresh daily. If you have a special occasion (or just want to treat yo' self) call and order the filled cake. If you are indecisive like me when it comes to flavors, get the cake split! Best of both worlds... chocolate with peanut butter filing or white with raspberry filling! My favorite is the slice right down the center when you get a little piece of each. You won't be disappointed if you stop in and see " Gus's Goodies Decorated Cakes....Yummy"! (The commercial jingle will get stuck in your head too:) ) read more

Always consistent, always fresh!!! The team knows how to treat the guest. And it is always neat and organized! read more

Love the angel food cake and their maple Chiffon. Always very friendly and accommodating when I call in an order. read more

Gus's Goodies - The best angel food cake on the planet! - Bakeries Near Me - Weirton, West Virginia

Gus's Goodies has the best butter cream frosting that you have ever tasted. We got our wedding cake from them and they did an excellent work on our cake. The color, style, decor and taste was just Perfect! Gus and his wife are a pleasure to talk to. When you visit the bakery, you can see the history and beautiful memories they have built in these years on walls of Gus's office. Very sweet people. We are glad to choose them for our wedding! read more

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Fantastic hometown doughnut place. Cakes and pastries and everything were fantastic. Best part about it was the friendly and courteous staff. read more

Wow... in town from Az. This place kept popping up in conversation with locals. Eventually we stopped to try it out... what a mistake.. Now everytime I drive by I have to talk myself out of pulling into that parking lot. Although the building itself is nothing remarkable, not even on the inside, what they create there makes up for it. I've tried cookies, buckeyes, a long john and a character cookie. All delish seriously. Can be pricy but otherwise kudos to this bakery. read more

Absolutely love this bakery. Always fresh, always delicious. The prices are very good! read more

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Gus's made me a spectacular cake for my 22nd birthday! I'm not especially picky and so I just suggested the colors light blue and dark blue and let Gus's take it from there. They went above and beyond and created an amazing cake! I was so happy with it--it was beautiful and I kept opening my refrigerator to look at it. It was delicious too, and everyone at the party kept saying was a great cake it was. I 100% recommend Gus's for all your cake needs! read more

Gus's Goodies - So happy with this cake! - Bakeries Near Me - Weirton, West Virginia

The absolute best cakes and icing in the tri-state area! I live in Pittsburgh and I would drive all the way to Weirton to get their fabulous cakes and cupcakes. I wish they would have a location closer to or in Pittsburgh. Even if it was in Robinson, they would do such an amazing business! read more

Everyone at the birthday loved the taste of the cake. I wasn't happy with the way the "rainbow" of colors turned out considering they only used 3 colors. The women working the counter could be friendlier. But if you just go on taste alone, it's delicious. read more

Gus's goodies is a place where you can buy any pastry off of the menu and it's delicious. Their donuts are best donuts I've ever personally eaten. As far as cakes go, for my family parties no other cakes enter my home other than Gus's. read more

Best Bakery in town! Staff was friendly and the cake was delicious! I ordered on the phone ahead of time (which was very simple an easy), and picked it up on the day I needed it for. Definitely would recommend to any friend or family member. read more

Ordered by phone a birthday cake and cupcakes for our daughter at the local university. Extremely impressed with how they turned out. Our daughter loved them. Thank you. She received them the following day. Perfect. read more

Great prices and selection and the staff is extremely friendly. It's nice coming home and visiting after being caught up in Dallas. Seeing gus himself in the morning greeting people always warms my heart. read more

I've been here a couple times thru the years and don't remember being too impressed. But I wanted to give it a real chance, get there early enough for a selection and freshness, etc. So I tried a donut, two cookies, and two cupcakes. Chocolate iced cream filled Donut--4/5 stars (maybe) Lemon cookie--old and dry, unimpressive Oatmeal cookie--fresher, decent, I'd get again Cupcakes (one chocolate, one white)--disappointing, esp since I feel like I've heard their cakes talked up...one problem is that it was whipped icing and I'm not a fan, but even the cake itself was unimpressive A couple notes...one really odd thing about their donuts--they had round chocolate iced cream filled as well as long johns (which should essentially be the same thing, just in a different shape). The round ones had more icing than most places would, but the long johns, you practically had to look twice to find icing! So odd. Also, I hit it on a Monday, and apparently they mark a lot of stuff down on Mondays. I was buying a few things for someone else too, so in total I had two donuts, four cupcakes, and four cookies...and it was only $8! read more

This place is amaziiiing! Cupcakes, vanilla cake, and donuts are all awesome. I'm from out of town and visiting family. Happened to come on a Monday and the donuts and cakes are half off! So I cleared off their donuts and brought home a super delicious cake. 3 dozen variety donuts, 1 pumpkin double doozie, 6 cupcakes, and a nice sized vanilla cake with buttered cream icing for $25. Can't beat that. I would definitely come back :) read more

I was very disappointed today. Called last week and placed an order. When I went to pick up my order today. They didn't have it ready. I was told they never received the order. Customer service was terrible. When I complained to the owner, he made me feel like I was lying. We have been ordering from them for 30 years. Never will go back. They need to work on their customer service. read more

This bakery was highly recommended by the locals, even though it was further away than a few others. Smiley cookie was perfect, as was the white macadamia cookie and the red velvet cookie. I also tried a cupcake that was white cake, caramel filling, iced with some sort of miraculously fluffy creamy sweet goodness and sprinkled with paper thin almond slivers. It was happiness. read more

This is a truly top-notch business. Not only are there cakes absolutely delicious but they also have a wonderful and caring staff. I called them on such short notice to ask if they delivered cakes and within minutes they were delivering a cake for my mother for her birthday since she was homebound. I have never been more impressed with a business before. I would highly recommend Gus's Goodies to anyone wanting any type of sweet treat. Thank you for making my mothers birthday a great success! read more

This is undoubtedly the best pastry and doughnut shop in the area. Locally owned and goodies are baked fresh Monday through Friday. Doughnuts are large, soft abs come in a variety to please every taste. Their cinnamon rolls are delicacies that can be ordered iced with old fashioned icing on top, maple icing topped, or just as cinnamon glazed twists or rolls. Long johns are available with jelly filling, custard or white icing creme. I always am amazed and thrilled with everything I get here. I work in Pittsburgh and my coworkers always ask me to bring the pastries for morning meetings, despite others who live near "Peace, Love and Little Doughnuts" it Orem's. Their cupcakes and cookies are varied and have never failed to amaze! I have tried their cakes and pies and can't tell you one thing that is less than great! The attendants are friendly and helpful and work efficiently to get you in and out if you're in a hurry. I would recommend ... they really are YUMMY!!! read more

Worst bakery in the tristate area. Will never compare with the Downtown Bakery in Steubenville. I ordered a sheet cake for someone's birthday and they made a round cake. It looked like a third grader made it and it tasted awful. This is the first and LAST time I will ever patronize this highly overrated so-called bakery. Don't waste your money. If I could rate it with a negative number, I would. read more

It's ok. Very overpriced on most items. Poor selection of Christmas cookies. Christmas cut sugar cookies only come with sugar sprinkles?? Really :( You can get iced cut sugar cookies but they are expensive and not really kid friendly (those of you with children understand what I mean). Seen the same stuff year after year. Doughnuts are usually pretty good. NOT open on Sunday. (that's very disappointing) where am I supposed to get my goodies after church? read more