Potomac Bakery is a pleasant stop along a really nice road for walking. The shop smells wonderful inside, the staff are always friendly, and they often have discounted items available. Quality depends somewhat on what you order, but there is some really good stuff here. Of everything I have tried here, the large cinnamon rolls are my favorite. They have the perfect amount of moistness and softness, use a good amount of cinnamon within the roll, and feature an amazing cream cheese frosting that is not overly sweet and does not overpower the comforting cinnamon flavor. The muffins are also high quality and stay moist throughout the week if you get a dozen. I especially like the almond and cherry flavored muffins. My dad says he cannot tell the difference between the muffins at Potomac bakery and the muffins at Giant Eagle, and that may well be true as Giant Eagle has some good stuff though I have never tried both to compare. They are even better freshly toasted with a little Irish butter on top. If you are going to get a doughnut here, the cream filled ones are probably your best bet because they use high quality cream. I would personally skip the scones because the scones can be a bit dry and bland and are probably my least favorite thing I have tried here. In conclusion I recommend the large cinnamon rolls, the muffins, and if you go for a donut you must get a cream filled one. read more

This is a sweet bakery in a bustling area of Pittsburgh. It's easy to find and they have lots of goodies to choose from. They offered a sprinkle cookie to my granddaughter and the pastries looked yummy! My daughter tried a chocolate cupcake and loved it. The brownies looked amazing too. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Prices are good too. read more

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My 30th birthday cake was amazing! They were able to execute my vision perfectly- it was a hit with everyone we celebrated with! read more

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Got to try Potomac Bakery donuts recently. T Bones market in Wexford had a presale for them last week. I ordered three and picked them up later in the week. They were all very good and on the large side. The chocolate cream filled was probably my favorite. I would definitely try again in the future. read more

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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! read more

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Had the key lime square of cake. It is AMAZING!! Light and moist cake. Beautiful lime flavoring with a delicious, heavenly whipped topping. Perfectly balanced amount of sweetness. There is a bright slightly tart slightly sweet tasting lime flavored cream between the layers of cake. Yum! It's visually pleasing as well. This pastry is just perfection! 10/5! Highly recommend. Love it!!!!! A real, down to earth bakery . (No chichi ambiance up-charge) Friendly, helpful staff. This is an absolute gem of a neighborhood bakery!! A must visit if you are in the area. well worth the trip if you are not. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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! read more

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5/5 for delicious donuts, a little crispy and over done ladylocks, and the worlds best brownies!! The front desk lady was a little snippy and short with me. read more

I can't recommend this place for their pastries. They are almost flavorless--the items I purchased seemed to have no salt, no spices, no flavoring. read more

I love there pastries, service is pretty good, not the best I've seen in Dormont though, nice and little shop, at least 2 other locations and sure, I request it. -Written by Finley Dubin read more

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. read more

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

First time and will never go back! $33.00 for a half and half birthday cake and this is what it looks like. I said the writing is so small and they did nothing. Smelled like cleaning solution when you walked in and the place is dumpy. Choices were minimal. read more

Good enough baked goods albeit dry. Service is adequate or below average. Maybe have the workers wear gloves? My big issue here. The business does not show prices in store and not sure anyone there knows how much things cost. Made similar purchases two weeks in a row with very different amounts paid. Won't be going back. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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

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! read more

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I've never been disappointed here. Their baked goods are great! Cookies, pastries.. five star! Their cakes are just ok. They are anywhere between $12-$20 and are usually readily available for pick up. They are convenient, yes... but flavor wise they aren't too great. read more

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recently iudt got some thumbprint cookies and let me just say this o had better from giant eagle ‍ wish i was lyinh but im bot the cakes i had were great tho i had a red velvet & a carrot cake both amazing but the cookies were dry @ overall i just was not pleased at all read more

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

There is no bakery around with better bang for your buck. The cheapest with the most delish.... they have value down to a science. This bakery has been around forever for a reason, take the time to experience it for yourself! You'll be glad ya did read more

Oh boy this is a favorite bakery for sure. When I think of the goodness coming from this sugar palace my mind spins with dizzying effect; it's all I can do to keep it together. Honestly the only cure is to have one or ten donuts or to inhale a handful of cookies or an entire cake. The cakes and donuts are moist, fresh and everything you want them to be. The frostings and icings take flavor to another level. Inject me, please. Cookies cookies and more cookies. Just like grandma's kitchen. I gotta stop this review and get enroute to the bakery stat. This is a sugar emergency. read more

I've eaten quite of few bake good from here but my far my favorite is their cannolis! So good! They sell out quick too so I like to stop by in the morning to get them. The doughnuts and pastries are also really good. There's only street parking. The minimum for credit cards is $10 so bring cash or order lots! read more

The best birthday cakes in Pittsburgh and I've eaten them all. The icing is amazing and smooth and the cake is delicate but substantial. read more

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

This bakery has been around since 1927 so you know they are doing something right! We used to live nearby in Beechview so I'd often walk to Dormont and pick up a bearclaw, donut or sugar cookie from them. Always delicious! Their cakes are really yummy, but a bit pricey. But sometimes they offer day old cakes at a great price! read more

Stumbled across this place when just put looking for a quick breakfast/bite. Donuts were on point and beautifully NOT over sweet or over glazed. Sent my husband in because I had all the kids in the car, he had them choose an assorted dozen and they did not disappoint! Will be back again, was told there's sooo much in there that we would love by my husband. I will be ordering next time. read more

My daughter had her first ever birthday party tonight so of course the cake was important. She's turning nine and wanted a St Patrick's day theme. That's a bit odd so I was a little worried about how the decoration would turn out. It ended up SUPER cute! She was very happy. But I think the best part was the taste. The cake was delicious! Very moist and the strawberry filling was a hit. Even the cost was less than the grocery store cakes. We'll definitely be using this bakery for future cakes. They are awesome! read more

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If you love your sister as much as I do, you'll get her a German Chocolate Cake for her birthday from Potomac Bakery. Its chocolate buttercream icing was richer than finding out that your jerk of a co-worker has just been fired, the cake itself was so moist it glistened in the light, and the candied crumbled nuts that surrounded the cake accentuated it beautifully like a sort of granola, combining with the crisp, creamy coconut filling to create a texture that was at once plush and crackling. 'Twas the zenith of German Chocolate Cakes. Happy Birthday, sis. read more

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I was very happy that they accommodated my last minute request of a fruit filled 8 inch cake the same day I requested it. I called probably around 10am and was able to pick it up at 5pm. I asked for strawberry filling and fresh strawberries on top of the cake as well. I loved the fresh strawberry display, it was super cute, but they added some weirdly colored flowers that didn't really match the strawberries. I realize this is UBER particular, but I'm not sure if you need to direct them more, if it was just the vision they saw as being the best. Regardless, the most important thing was the cake was delicious! The buttercream icing is light, not heavy, and the yellow cake was moist. I was actually surprised they offered filling, and a variety of them at that! I've also had cookies, donuts and muffins from here and have never been disappointed. They've always been very friendly when I've visited and am so glad to have them in Dormont. read more

I sat at stop light today and was able to look right into the large windows of this bakery for several minutes. No one was wearing gloves or hairnets and masks some employees were wearing were very evidently below the nose. They were touching items without gloves and it was disgusting. I've never purchased from here but witnessing the obvious lack of sanitation definitely will prevent me from doing so in the future. read more

The buttercream frosting at this place is beyond this world's physical realm. I cannot speak to many of their other desserts but the cake and cupcakes and anything with the buttercream frosting is literally worth selling your soul to Mephistopheles. I used to not understand that the frosting used on grocery store cupcakes was considered buttercream because I grew up getting cakes from Potomac and I was dumbfounded to learn they're technically the same thing. Except Potomac's is ethereal and feels like eating a cloud. read more

This is definitely my go to bakery! Their cakes always look beautiful and taste wonderful. Staff is super friendly and make ordering easy. Plus my daughter always loves stopping in for their cookies. It always hard to pick because everything is so good! Thanks Potomac Bakery :) read more

Potomac Bakery - Half chocolate and half vanilla with a layer of Custer! Turned out so good and super delicious. Thanks Potomac Bakery! - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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So sad - Ordered 5+ dozen cupcakes for a family member in an assisted living facility. I had asked that they have sprinkles on them to make them look festive without adding all the additional novelties and extra icing designs that would not work for the residents of this community. I opened the box once there to make sure everything was still intact only to see boring, plain , dreary cupcakes. No color, nothing bright and festive. SO SAD and embarrassed to deliver something that should have been celebrating her 65th birthday! read more

Potomac is my favorite bakery in all of Pittsburgh. They make the most delicious cookies - my favorite are the thumbprints! Their prices are so reasonable and everything is always yummy! read more