Madison Ave Specialty Cakes

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.

This is a decently popular, somewhat upscale cake and sweet shop. I decided to give it a try and…read morejust taste one of their classic frosted brownie. It was alright. Honestly nothing too special, and quite a bit more expensive than at other places in the city and in the area. The frosting was pretty good, pretty rich, but the brownie itself was fairly dry. Nothing really special about it. Portion was pretty good though. I may come back to try a few other items, but I just didn't find this place all that special.

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La Gourmandine Bakery & Pastry Shop

4.7(628 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.

One of my favorite bakeries in the Burgh! I've never bought something I did not enjoy. It's hard to…read morefind quality pastries. Now they are a bit pricey but still so worth it to me. I look at the display case like I'm getting anything else but the Macaron aux fruit is my jam! The sandwiches and quiches are also really good!

Clafoutis

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Oakmont Bakery

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Absolutely loved this bakery! Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully made and not to…read moremention--the TikToks are absolutely hilarious!

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.

They ain't lying!

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Colangelo's Bakery

4.7(138 reviews)

6.7 mi•Strip District

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.

Stopped in for the pizza! And I was so glad I did…read more It was perfectly cooked and topped. A crispy outer crunch with a soft dough bite. I opted for grandmas recipe. I believe it was sliced provolone, marinara sauce then parmesan cheese on top. Absolutely delicious! I'm so happy to be finding good pizza around the city lately! I didn't snag a baked good while I was in but they all looked just as delicious as the pizza! Service was quick and friendly. No real seating inside but there are tables outside for warmer days.

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Kyle’s Cakes N’at

4.9(25 reviews)

5.0 mi

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(105 reviews)

10.4 mi

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.

Growing up in California and recently moving to Pittsburgh I truly miss Mexican sweets and food so…read morefinding this place was a gem. You walk right in and the smell of delicious food, coffee and sweets. Hit your nose. You start by picking any type of treats that you want by putting it on a tray once you're done you walk it up to the front and you check out you have the option to add food if you'd like to as well the service is amazing. Everybody is so so friendly. It feels like you just went to your aunt's and Uncle's house for a warm cozy meal highly suggest stopping by!

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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.

Stopped in for a sweet treat...or two...okay, actually four…read more Tous Les Jours is super bright, clean, and filled with an unusually delicious selection of baked goodies. We tried the Crispy Almond, Curry Croquette, Honeydew Soft Bread, and Garlic Cream Cheese Bread....and honestly, every single one was delicious. The kind of place where "I'll just get one" is clearly a lie. The only thing that could use a little work? The staff. With so many choices, a little patience and grace would go a long way. Especially when there was literally no one behind us. We weren't exactly holding up the bakery line of Pittsburgh. Great sweets, fun selection, and definitely worth stopping in. Just bring your own enthusiasm to the counter.

Mango croissant

Curry croquette

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Garlic cream cheese bread in display

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(213 reviews)

9.1 mi•Squirrel Hill

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.

This is what a high end Boulangerie in France looks like. Their bread is spectacular. The staff…read morewere so friendly and they gave a FREE sourdough starter. You have to try their Sourdough Olive, it's seriously great. I showed them my pictures of a bread shop in Lyon, and told them that they are doing everything right. There's a small cafe area which is cute. There's a 5 minute parking spot right out front. I hope you love this place as much as I do.

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La Gourmandine Bakery

4.7(229 reviews)

7.1 mi•Downtown

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...

Pastries and sandwiches were AMAZING. We were in town for three days and went twice! Our favorite…read morepastry was the panier choco-pistache - I will be dreaming about it. The hot latte was pretty standard, but still good. All the sandwiches were also fresh and tasty. There is a lot of seating for 2-4 people. It gets very busy around lunchtime.

Mini Baguette

Almond Croissant Amandes

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Diane M.

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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.

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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.

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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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