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    Potomac Bakery

    3.9 (84 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Caitlin O.

    Fresh donuts and cinnamon roll for every visit! Best donuts in the area for sure. Dying to take a cinnamon roll home to warm up and eat. Can't wait to be back!

    Sam D.

    Really enjoyed my first visit. Everyone was so helpful. Lots to choose from, everything was fresh. I just recently opened a salon near by in Scott Towne Center and I will definitely be getting food for clients from here. Thankful to find this place. Wish you all had coffee.

    Jenee S.

    This is my second time coming here this year. Quality and taste have gone way downhill. I ordered a cheese danish, frog, and a hot cross bun. The bun was so dry and fruit didn't have flavor. There was hardly any cheese in the danish and tasted fake. The frog was okay but not like others I've had before. Service depends on who you get. One lady was really nice and the other didn't want to be there and was rude. I went to another local bakery and ordered another danish. It was night and day how much better the other was. This is so close to our home but isn't worth it

    a birthday cake with flowers on it
    Dan K.

    Simply amazing! Our family has been trying different bakeries for birthday cakes in the south hills area ever since our bakery we used for years had new ownership. Potomac Bakery is the place to go! They are so accommodating to whatever you are looking for and as you can see by the picture, they decorate their cakes beautifully. We couldn't get over how perfect and thin the lettering is on the cake and how detailed the flowers are. This is a butter cream cake with a raspberry layer of filling in the middle that was very light and delicious. We are so excited that we found our new spot to get all of our family cakes and baked goods!

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    Alyssa R.

    Went around 12ish on a Saturday. I went in and there was 1 person in front of me, and about 5 people came in after me. One thing I should note is they should have a ticket system. The store isn't big enough to fit people waiting so you have to trust people not to cut in front of you when you're waiting since you can't form a a true line. 1 think I need to note is it's the Slowest service ever. There was about 6 workers 3 in the Bali bf area and 4 or 4 by the counter. I person was doing cake pickups and the other 2 I'm not sure. There was 1 person taking orders and it took about 15 minutes with 1 person in front of me to order. The person I front of me barley got anything. A different worker came over to help me. The workers had no pep in there step, now maybe it was just a rough day, but everyone was just really really taking there time. I got a chocolate chip muffins that just seemed to be missing something in it, it just tasted slightly off. The cookies were good, but nothing great. Overall, I don't think I would go back unless I have an hour to kill. But like I said, maybe it was just a bad day.

    Cookies
    Sarah Y.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. The cases were clean and very well organized. The kids loved the PAC-Man cookies. The cinnamon rolls are huge and the donuts are definitely fresh.

    New Year's Pretzel
    Patrick B.

    While celebrating the new year, a Pittsburgh tradition is to get a pretzel and eat it at midnight to bring good luck. I look forward to this every year and decided to get ours from Potomac Bakery which always delivers and they have options so that you can customize it the way you want. We went with their large pretzel, topped with nuts and cherries. The dough is sweet and has cinnamon swirled throughout. The pretzel was amazing, but they offer a lot more too including cookies, cakes, cannolis and muffins. Everything they make is delicious and it's always a special treat when we are able to stop by. If you haven't tried them yet, make the trip to visit and you won't be disappointed.

    a variety of cakes and pastries
    Amber Q.

    The staff is always friendly. The prices are completely fair. I got an adorbable cake and 2 dozen iced cookies for less that $30

    Chocolate muffin with buttercream icing.
    Kristin D.

    I discovered this hometown bakery back in 2004 when I lived in Dormont. I just visited for the first time in forever yesterday. They allow 3 people in a time to allowed for social distancing and that you wear a mask. I went towards the end of the day and they still had a good variety of cookies and cakes. The two girls working couldn't have been nicer and worked efficiently as a team getting my order together and checking me out. I got this hybrid muffin/cupcake and it was delicious! Chocolate muffin with a buttercream icing in the center=perfect! I also bought this blueberry cake for dinner at a friend's and everyone (including myself) raved how delicious it was. Very moist cake, plentiful amount of blueberries with a subtle icing on top. Be sure to visit when you're in the downtown Dormont area! You won't regret it.

    I live on the West Coast & my best friend lives on the East Coast. I wanted to do something cute for her family to find out the gender of her third little! The owner & all the staff were so friendly, super responsive & gave me peace of mind being all the way on the West Coast that the cupcakes would be perfect. They worked so well with my timeline of not knowing exactly when I would get the results but they were so quick to get these cupcakes ready so I didn't have to hold this secret of the gender in for so long! LOL! I received a text from the decorator when they were ready, was able to pay on the phone, and they even answered all my silly questions leading up to my friend picking them up! Thank you Potomac Bakery - my friends enjoyed doing this with their family and the memories will last a lifetime!

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    Delicious treats! Great service! Never disappointed with the donuts, cookies, and brownies!

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    Thanksgiving pumpkin and pecan pies were delicious!! Always the best pies at Potomac Bakery.

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    My local go to bakery. Friendly staff. Great for the holidays or any occasion. Dont even need an occasion. Just do it!!

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    My favorite bakery in the city. My go to for pies, cookies, cakes, you name it! They do it all! Delicious every time.

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    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!

    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.

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    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!

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