Madison Ave Specialty Cakes

Best chai latte I've ever had. Beautiful decor, speedy service. Can't wait to go back.read more

my wife and i went in for a little vegan sweet treat but left with a fantastic story of horrible…read morecustomer and amazing customer service. when an entitled customer came in expecting to buy a full cake day of, the employee was kind, polite, knowledgeable, and apologetic that the bakery does not provide whole cakes day of due to staffing. despite push back, she never got rude or frustrated. she provided them with a slice of the cake and finished the interaction with continued empathy. we were next in line and even then, she remained light hearted and positive. she provided amazing service to us and we got to talk about the arrogance and narcissism that some people carry over the best vegan cake and iced tea. for the woman who gave this small business a hard time, because it's apparent you frequent Yelp, if you are hosting a lot of people and driving almost an hour to a bakery: it helps to call ahead and confirm availability as well as planning ahead appropriately for large parties. don't expect customers to take your side and try walking with less entitlement.

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La Gourmandine Bakery & Pastry Shop

4.7(629 reviews)

6.1 mi•Lawrenceville

Fun French bakery. The croissant was flaky and buttery, just what you want. Very affordable and…read morequick service. Definitely would recommend.

Yummy pastries with a lot of options. Have been here a few times and haven't had a bad pastry. Nice…read moretreats and friendly staff.

Clafoutis

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Oakmont Bakery

4.3(892 reviews)

10.2 mi

We picked a chocolate cake with chocolate icing, and it was outstanding in every way. Everyone at…read morethe table agreed it was delicious. What stood out most was the icing. Instead of the usual heavy, dense frosting, it had a soft yet still wonderfully creamy without being too heavy. I later learned they use a mousse-style icing which complemented the moist chocolate cake and the thin outer layers of chocolate beautifully. The flavor was also rich without being too sweet. Altogether, it was exceptional: balanced, flavorful, and clearly made with care. If you get the chance, their chocolate cake is absolutely worth trying.

Maybe it is because I'm not from Pittsburgh so I don't have the fond attachment to this place that…read moreeveryone here seems to have, but I just don't get the hype. There is a huge variety of options and they have seasonal specialties. They also have a cafe that servers sandwiches, coffees and other specialty drinks. I can't say I didn't enjoy the items I've gotten here, I just don't think that they are "the best around" or really any better than bakeries where I don't have to stand in long lines to get items. One example I'll give is the paczki. I love paczki and good ones can be hard to find. Theirs are huge and they have a wide variety of flavors. But honestly, I'd rather get smaller ones from a different local bakery where I feel I'm supporting small and they have more flavor than just "sweet". This place just feels so assembly line/factory to me.

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Oakmonter dolce

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Oakmonter dolce

Colangelo's Bakery

4.7(139 reviews)

6.7 mi•Strip District

Love Love Love!!! The red onion and gorgonzola pizza is my absolute fav. I recently tried the beens…read more& greens and now I'm addicted. The cashiers are amazing and always polite and just might walk your food to your car.

I have loved this place for years! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming. The pizza is so…read moredelicious. I love the fluffy crust and the topping options they have. My favorite thing is the cannolis. Specifically the orange pistachio cannoli. It's the best cannoli I've ever had. It's so fun to grab lunch here and sit at the tables outside.

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Kyle’s Cakes N’at

4.9(25 reviews)

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10 stars if I could! As a New Yorker living in Pittsburgh, I take my cheesecake seriously!!!…read moreKyle's Cakes N'at absolutely delivered. I got to try the plain cheesecake, buckeye, lavender, double chocolate, biscoff, and key lime pie, and honestly every single one was delicious! His cakes are made with alot of labor & love! What made this experience even more amazing, was getting to go behind the scenes and actually help make a ton of different cheesecakes. Such a fun, hands on experience getting to see Kyle in action and the amount of hard work that goes into every order. I loved hearing his stories about his childhood and his family influences. Kyle is only 31 and has owned his business for over 7 years! That's impressive. You can really see the passion behind his baking. He works incredibly hard and even sacrifices a lot of his social life to keep growing his business, perfecting his craft, and supporting his community. Small business, big story! definitely a spot worth supporting in Pittsburgh!!!!! Thank you Kyle & Lisa

Kyle's Cakes N'at knows how to do cheesecake!…read more We came across their booth at the Greensburg Night Market and besides the four mini cheesecakes staring you down from the booth display... Kyle's nails marketing with a very recognizable and obvious logo! We immediately wanted to get a slice of the key lime cheesecake... and luckily snagged the last one. Prices seem high until you see the size and taste these cakes!! Quick and easy service, since it's all just slice and serving! Great vendor to find at any market!

Buckeye cheesecake with peanut butter buttercream and handmade chocolate hearts for a wedding cake.

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Gourmet Cookie gift box.

Panaderia Jazmin

4.8(106 reviews)

10.4 mi

Smallish indoor seating. Grab a tray by the door and fill it up with pastries and take it to the…read morecounter. Fast excellent service. These churros are an absolute God send. I've never eaten pastries from somewhere and then had to go back the next day to get more, until I came here. The rest of the pastries were also delicious, but the churros really took it to the next level for me. The huevos rancheros were very good and I would definitely recommend everyone go here.

I ordered the torta de chilaquiles and the chilaquiles with carnitas with and an horchata. The…read morechilaquiles have so much flavor! The bread is also baked in house which elevates the torta even more. When you walk in you order at the counter and choose your table they will bring your food out to you and you get to enjoy the cute Mexican decor. There is also a bakery inside which you can browse through the bread windows as you are waiting in line.

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Tous Les Jours

4.6(78 reviews)

8.1 mi•Shadyside

The Crispy Almond was especially good, but honestly, there wasn't a dud in the bunch. Four items…read morelater, I'm pretty sure "just stopping in for something small" was a complete lie. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. Just don't go in hungry unless you're prepared to leave with half the bakery.

I stopped by here this past Sunday with my family for our morning coffee. Every weekend we try to…read morehit up a new local coffee shop, and on this morning it happened to be Tous Les Jours. This shop is part of a larger chain but currently appears to be the only location in the Pittsburgh area. It's located in East Liberty and is really more of a bakery than a coffee shop. The inside is split about 50/50, with half dedicated to seating and the other half serving as a self-serve bakery. You grab a tray and tongs before walking around selecting whichever baked goods catch your eye. They also have display cases filled with cakes and other pastries that need to be kept refrigerated. For my coffee on this morning I went with a 16 oz hot honey lavender macchiato while my wife chose a 16 oz iced tiramisu latte. I have to admit that the name of my drink confused me a bit at first, but it ended up being a latte macchiato as expected. With that being said, I thought it was quite good. The lavender was light enough to be noticeable without overpowering the drink, while the honey added just the right amount of sweetness. The espresso was also present, especially on the finish, where it added both flavor and body. My wife also enjoyed her latte and appreciated the tiramisu flavors throughout. Outside of the coffee, we ordered a number of pastries. My wife chose the Crookie, which is a cookie baked on top of a croissant. My son picked out a chocolate-covered Belgian waffle, while my daughter chose the strawberry soft bread. All of them enjoyed what they ordered, and I think my wife especially loved the Crookie. As for me, I went a little overboard and chose a garlic and cheese croissant, a curry croquette, pork-dusted bread, and a sweet taro cream bread. All of them were delicious in their own way. The garlic and cheese croissant was a nice savory option, with plenty of garlic flavor and a crispy cheese crust. The curry croquette had wonderful warming spices that made it especially flavorful. The pork-dusted bread was definitely the most unusual item. The pork topping reminded me of Wild Bill's Beef Jerky, and somehow those savory flavors worked really well on top of the crunchy laminated bread. Last but certainly not least was the taro cream bread. I was impressed by how light it felt despite being packed with an impressive amount of cream filling. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I'm a sucker for bakeries like this and clearly ordered far more than my waistline needed, but everything I tried was enjoyable. While the coffee was good, the pastries are the real reason to visit, with the coffee serving as an excellent complement.

Mango croissant

Curry croquette

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Prantl's Bakery

3.6(395 reviews)

8.1 mi•Shadyside

My birthday was recently and my family got some slices of carrot cake to celebrate. I love when you…read morecan buy cake by the slice. Carrot cake is one of my favorites and this was pretty good. I felt like the icing was too strong. Solid cake though

I am a sucker for Prantl's Almond Torte. I was extra excited to be able to order the smaller…read moreversion through DoorDash and have it delivered just in time for my birthday! Yum.

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Five Points Artisan Bakeshop

4.7(214 reviews)

9.1 mi•Squirrel Hill

I love coming to 5- points bakery with my family on the weekends. The workers are always kind and…read morehelpful. The Baguettes are delicious and I love the sandwiches. The pricing is very reasonable. Overall I love this bakery!

Food was great!! pastries were flaky, buttery, and perfect level of sweet. Also well priced, and…read moregreat selection. Got through the line super quick on a Sunday morning and ate outdoors at their tables, a lovely way to spend the morning.

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Everything croissant

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Ham and cheese croissant

La Gourmandine Bakery

4.7(230 reviews)

7.1 mi•Downtown

There was a brilliant display of different pastries and I got a massive macaron with cream and…read moreraspberries.It was the best one I've ever had and I'm going back there tomorrow. The service was good and like I said there was an amazing display of pastries at the front.Best bakery I ever have been to. The restaurant was nice and decorated.

Sigh. I saw that they had ceramic cups, including espresso sized cups. I ordered an espresso for…read morehere. And then they handed me a paper cup with a plastic lid. So disappointing! I try so hard not to waste materials with single use cups. I carry a travel cup. If they had only had paper cups, I would have given the barista my travel cup. I explained this, and she poured it into a (cappuccino sized!) ceramic cup for me. The espresso is good, but I prefer the espresso at Yinz, so probably won't come here again. That said, the quiches look really good here...

Mini Baguette

Almond Croissant Amandes

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Diane M.

13 years ago

We had the absolute pleasure of sampling a vast variety of cupcakes from Madison Avenue for a cake we wanted to order for a Shower, needless to say they are a delight to the palate. Everything Madison Avenue has to offer is light and moist and has the best tasting icing ever not that heavy crisco junk icing is usually made from. Keep the ovens hot Madison Avenue I have a feeling you will be #1 in Pittsburgh if you are not already. read more

Emily M.

13 years ago

We ordered a first birthday winter wonderland cake from Madison Ave for my daughters party. Nancy was so friendly, prompt and great to work with. The cake turned out beautifully and was delicious. I will definitely be recommending this business to others and coming back for cakes in the future. read more

Paul B.

14 years ago

Excellent high quality cakes and cupcakes. My fiancee ordered her our wedding cake from there; they were pleasant and took the time to talk over different designs and flavors. Our cake was exactly what we wanted. I highly recommend them. read more

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