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.

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!

It's rare to find a bakery that's this clean and organized. Staff were well-groomed and respectful…read more I ordered a cinnamon twist, and it was warm, soft, and had just the right amount of glaze. They packed it in a paper-lined box with tongs. I felt confident eating here. Will definitely recommend.

Really amazing pastry chef, although right now exclusively a service for commercial customers and…read moreweddings The cake we enjoyed was absolutely gourmet in terms of ingredients, flavor and artistry. Highly recommended.

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.

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.

Came here on a cold Saturday morning because several have recommended this bakery on Walnut Street…read more Since it's just a small walk-in, we purchased a few goodies and took them to a cafe to enjoy them with some coffee. They have two cases of their delicious looking pastries, one table of discounted items, and a case serving hot items. Open that case and serve yourself the hot mini quiches and empanadas. Started with a mini quiche and a beef empanada. Hubby liked his quiche. I'm not a fan of olives and they were all over my beef empanada. Will not be getting that one again. The kind young lady behind the case helped us order our very first Burnt Almond Torte. It comes in different sizes and we chose the bar as it easily serves two. She even gave us sporks to eat it with. We really loved the Burnt Almond Torte. The inside has a soft, moist vanilla cake layered with a thin layer of icing and enrobed with more icing and topped with the buttery, crunchy almonds. We will be back for more.

We, recently, moved to the area and decided to try Prantl's today. We ended up with the Burnt…read moreAlmond Torte Bar, a quiche, and an Empanada. I started with the quiche and enjoyed it; the crust was just average but the egg filing was very good. My wife was not a fan of the empanada so we will not get that again. It was around 10 hours before we tried our Burnt Almond Torte...wow! That dessert is something that I will eat again, and again. The toasted almonds were soooo good! They were crunchy, crispy, and perfect. The Bar Cake had a white cake inside and icing on the outside; it was heavily coated in those almonds. The person who assisted was knowledgeable about the items to a point; she did not eat anything in the bakery so it was by observation. Don't care, that Burnt Almond Torte is the real deal!

This is a great and alternative spot for those wanting something a little different than going out…read morefor drinks / to the bar. I say this because they are open late several nights a week! Great spot for dessert after dinner or as part of a date, too. I specifically went in for the "fancy" hot chocolate, which is made with real chocolate pieces. The baked goods were also tasty - my only suggestion is to make sure you ask to have your item warmed up, depending on what you get, as they are kept in a cool case and something like a brownie for example was pretty hard to eat. The sever did recognize this and offered to heat it up after the fact; which made it perfect. All of the baked goods were perfectly wrapped or garnished. The interior has a decent amount of seating and lots of dried flowers everywhere. Definitely try the hot chocolate!

Came here for a late night meeting and I'll be honest! Completely forgot what I was supposed to be…read moremeeting about because the cake was too good and that hot chocolate was mega distracting ‍

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.

Go here. The…read morepastries are flaky and flavorful. We got 8 and loved everything. It is one of my go-to stops whenever I visit Pittsburgh The service counter is quick and kind, and the ambiance is good.

I got a baguette (4/5), sourdough loaf (4.5/5), multigrain loaf (4.5/5), sesame bagel (4/5),…read moreeverything bagel (4.5/5), and plain bagel (5/5). The baguette was crunchy but a little dry. The sourdough and multigrain loaves also had nice crunchy crusts but were airy and soft on the inside. The sesame bagel 4/5 was good, even though I'm not a huge sesame fan. The everything bagel was a bit tougher and crunchier. My favorite was the plain bagel; it was beautiful with a perfect crunchy outside, soft fluffy inside, and fantastic flavor; it is easily one of the best bagels I've had, if not the best! The service was quick and good (4.5/5), despite it being busy. They have a wide selection of breads and baked goods and a few places to sit inside.

The products are always very fresh and delicious. I have been a customer for many years. It's…read morealways one of my Goto places whenever we have friends and family visiting or other special times. On the other hand it's just a great place to go on a Saturday morning for coffee and backed good.

Ordered the Tarte Citron online...and received a watery mess. Not worth the $22 plus the tip they…read morecharged me for the picking it up. This bakery is soooo overrated.

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.