I read an article entitled "Thank You, Pittsburgh, For The Greatest Cake America Has Ever Made" in the Huffington Post several months ago and told my sister who goes to school there about it so she could check it out. Being an awesome and thoughtful sister, she surprised me with one during a visit here in D.C. This thing is so light, airy, and sweet without being too sweet. I brought it to work to share with my coworkers because I needed to get it out of the house lest I start having the bottomus of a hippo. People had their doubts and were happy that I insisted that they try a piece. During my last visit to Pittsburg, we stopped into Prantl's to get the mini tortes. Warning: they come frozen so that you thaw them out later. I did not know this and took a bite while walking in 17 degree weather because I'm impatient and greedy, but thought that it was so cold it froze the thing. (I have since learned and will wait next time. ) They had other tasty treats but I really don't have a huge sweet tooth so was happy with our selection. read more

They re-did prices and logistics about a year ago and things have gone down hill. Bad service bad quality. Not worth the money. Take your business elsewhere unless you want your event ruined. read more

It's just your regular everyday bakery. Nothing special here. The prices are reasonable and the sweets are good!

THE best Burnt Almond Torte! If you haven't had one, you really haven't lived. They also have amazing Thumbprint cookies - the kind you used to be able to find at Kauffman's bakery Downtown. If you aren't from Pittsburgh, this is definitely one stop you have to make when visiting. read more

Today I purchased a burnt almond torte for my husbands birthday. WOW what a disappointment, the torte was missing the custard. I wish I could return it for my money back. read more

Prantl's New Years Pretzel use to be a must have for my family for over 30 years. We would purchase anywhere from 8 to 16 at a time for friends and family. After the ownership changes some differences were noticed basically just in size and price but whoever made them this year should be fired. If your going to cost cut maybe quit selling an unpopular cookie. The fancy braided design was gone, the filling was non existent, the candy cherries they put on top were there but very few, the icing could substitute as paste, and it was basically a pretzel shell because there was nothing in the middle. It's now no more then an over priced grocery store New Years Pretzel. Very disappointed and sad to say someone else will be getting my families business from this point foward. Sad to see such a Pittsburgh staple slowly become an afterthought due to poor decisions and from other reviews I've read, management and customer service. In my opinion change the name because this is NOT Prantl's Bakery anymore! read more

Poor selection, stale pastries, different recipes of old favorites, terrible customer service, no numbering system to tell you when it is your time to place an order. Avoid this bakery. read more

I feel a bit guilty writing a review without having tried the Burnt Almond Torte, but I was out for a jog and feeling a bit indulgent, so I swung by Prantl's on my return trip. The prices are incredibly reasonable--I got a muffin, a "junior pecan roll" (aka mini), and a bottle of water, all for less than $4. As a home baker, I usually won't pay for baked goods, but these were tasty enough and definitely well-priced. The cashiers were friendly enough, though perhaps not outright pleasant, and I look forward to returning! read more

i don't know if it's the best cake in america, but it was definitely delicious. i got their famous burnt almond torte and it was so good! the almonds were crispy and the frosting was so tasty and not pasty at all. they were out of the tiramisu cups i wanted to get, so i'll definitely be coming back to get those next time i come to burgh! read more

Prantl's Bakery - almond torte - Bakeries Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I really like the signature toasted almond cake, but have been mostly disappointed with the other things I've tried here. I've also not been pleased with the employees - they're not very friendly. read more

Prantl's has been recommended by several older friends and did not disappoint. I came in to get the burnt almond torte and was greeted pleasantly by the workers there. They answered all of my silly questions like, "what's your favorite?" And gave great recommendations. I also picked up a spinach and feta roll and admittedly it was a little dry. The dough also lacked any sultry flavor. So I recommend going in and getting what they're known for: the torte. read more

Prantl's very disappoints me. My favorite is the mini version of their famous burnt almond cake. They somehow compact all the flavor of their sheet cake into one little cupcake and do not skimp on the burnt almonds as well as the icing. Some of the cupcakes are too sweet for me but they please my friend so it is just a matter of preference for sweetness. read more

I got my husband a burnt almond torte for his birthday after hearing it was "the best in America" It. Is. DELICIOUS. They also wrote "Happy Birthday" on it for me for free! I also got a couple small things. Tiny cupcakes, a slice of carrot cake, a gob, and a cherry danish. All great! read more

I haven't had anything but the burnt almond torte, but it is worth coming for! Definitely sweet, but not overbearingly so. Great local bakery. read more

With such great reviews I have been trying! I have been there tree times now and I am not surprised! The prices are reasonable and you get decent food. But thats not what I expected. The chocolate and caramel trotewas bad! The cupcakes were ok but for 1usd you can't expect much. The buttercream wasnt impressive... But the filled croissants with blueberry or the one with cheese were not bad at all. It was not a real croissant but satisfying. Since it is in a really convenient location I will probably go back but without the expectations that I had before. read more

I don't even like cake, but, the best dessert I have ever had is the Burnt Almond Torte from Prantl's! It is so delicious, nothing compares!

Made a special trip out of our way to get a burnt almond torte bar. They were sold out at 2:00 pm on a Thursday. What's up with that? The pecan roll bite I had instead had no flavor--you might as well buy industrially-produced pastry. The guy did give us two bites for the price of one. Twice the blandness for the same price! No thanks. read more

Conventional bakery offerings. Their famous "burnt almond cake" has a great buttercream, but just slivered almonds that really would be fantastic if they were coated in burnt sugar. Disappointing. If you must try the inexplicably famous cake, they have two-bite mini versions. read more

Best doughnuts in Pittsburgh. I generally pass on other baked goods. Mediocre bread. Generally unfriendly staff, but Walnut St. attracts pretty arrogant customers - so it makes sense. read more

One of the best bakeries in the state as far as I'm concerned. The prices are almost too low to believe, then you bite into your delicious burnt almond torte and literally think you've died and gone to pastry heaven. Highly recommend for anything from a weekend treat to a family gathering to a wedding. read more

I am very disappointed at their desserts. The chopped walnuts in carrot cake taste oxidized.Yellow cupcake ajunior ladylocks are good. Burnt almond torte is way too sweet, the buttercream icing turnt very hard when it is refrigerated. Creamcheese cups taste stale. I will never come back again. read more

The cinnamon rolls are so good. They are almost half cream cheese icing which is delicious. Plan to be in a sugar coma afterward but its so worth it! The red velvet looked good but I felt too guilty to order more after ordering all five of the cinnamon rolls they had left :) read more

Don't even consider Prantl's "key lime pie!!!" Worst I've ever had ... some strange hybrid of whipped cream, lemon pudding, and a soggy graham cracker crust. Lived in Florida long enough to recognize a baker who apparently never tasted a real Key Lime Pie. read more

We ordered 4 dozen rolls for Thanksgiving and were led to believe that if we picked them up downtown on Tuesday or Wednesday they would be Prantl's rolls. What we got instead were 4 dozen Mancini's dinner rolls. They are OK, but not what we were expecting. Contrary to some of the other comments regarding customer service, the woman who asked me about my order was pleasant and actually knew right where to look having just "inventoried the remaining pick-up orders". May be looking elsewhere for next dinner roll order. read more

I ordered from this bakery as a recommendation from a colleague. I placed an order and requested delivery but some of the items were missing. I contacted the bakery and alerted them to the missing items and they agreed to supply the items in order to correct their error. When I went to retrieve the items, the location had no record that indicated I was to collect the items. Although their selection may be good, their customer service and communication between various locations leaves much to be desired. I would not recommend this bakery for small or large events. read more

Sweet god, the burnt almond torte. I live out of town now and still dream about it (and I make trips there anytime I'm home and in Shadyside). Gah! It's that good. Nothing compares (you KNOW it's going to be good when the box weighs about 5 pounds). I haven't tried the travel version with pastry cream instead of custard, but trust me, the custard is worth it. The cookies are excellent, too -- particularly the butter cookies and hamentashens -- as are the cupcakes, but the almond torte is a must. read more

Went there to get the burnt almonde torte. The bakery was nice and clean, the young man that waited on us was especially nice, friendly and helpful. The cake was ok, nothing special, though. Nothing I would drive across town for again. read more

This place was real good. I've lived in Pittsburgh for five years and I had never been, mainly because once I eat a cupcake I can't stop. Anyway, the employees were nice as hell and I gained 300 pounds. A+ read more

This is a great bakery in Shadyside which gave my daughter a job during high school/college. They have delicious bakery items, a friendly efficient staff and a convenient Shadyside location. There famous burnt almond torte cake is legendary. It is brilliant that they make it also in a tiered wedding cake. We had the for my daughter's wedding! read more

First time here and there seemed to be a bit of a missing selection but nonetheless i came out with some linzer tortes, a creamed horn, and a long john doughnut. Linzer tortes and creamed horn were good but nothing amazing. BUT THAT DOUGHNUT. I savored every bite. I licked the box, dreamt about it, and wish every single day that i had a prantl's doughnut. The cream on top is what dreams are made of. Other than that, the individual cakes looked good but were around $5 each and that didn't make sense for something i could make at home. Goods a bit overpriced but those doughnuts were worth every penny! read more

This is always a treat... the beloved burnt almond torte lives up to the hype and is never a disappointment. Seasonal items like pumpkin gob is enjoyable as well. Prices are affordable, though you may need to go elsewhere for the perfect coffee to pair with your dessert :D. read more

Wow! Their burnt almond torte is a Pittsburgh staple, and the few other things that I've tried from them have been equally delicious! I highly recommend checking out this bakery. read more

1 word: Mmmmmmmmm! Though they don't have the greatest variety of goodies, you will be hard pressed to find better made and surprisingly rich items. They are most famous for their almond tortes- I first tried one at a party- and they do not disappoint. From pastries to tortes to cakes, every goodie I have tried has been close to exceptional. One suggestion I would have is for them to make a larger variety of croissants, as the chocolate ones are the only ones they have. A great little place to stop in on the weekend for a treat. read more

I was in Shadyside for a conference and stumbled upon the bakery. We made a point of coming back during business hours and what a mistake. The service was TERRIBLE and the bakery items worse. I purchased several items totaling $9.88 and have thrown everything away. The cupcakes were tasteless and dry, the cookies were the same. Overall a huge disappointment and waste of money. read more

Huge disappointment. Just about everywhere I read that this place was the star bakery of Pittsburgh and what an amazing cake the burnt almond torte is. I am a huge almond fan, and am a regular patron to a plethora of traditional bakeries in several states. The only flavor to be found in this cake is sugar. The cake is powdery and tastes like the cheap cupcakes some people buy at stop and shop. The buttercream is loaded with sugar and retains no flavor, the almonds barely hold any identity of their own beyond texture, the custard filling was 1/16th of an inch thick and the flavor? Sugar. It is the kind of thing a five year old would love, I imagine that's why it has such high regard with the locals here, it must be nostalgic. As a lover of all great things baked and cake, this is not where you find it. Someone save the poor people of Pittsburgh from this ignorance. There is so much more that cake should be beyond sweet. read more

The Burnt Almond Torte at Prantl's Bakery is hands down my favorite cake on the planet. If you don't want to buy a whole cake try the Toasted Almond Cups (which are every bit as delicious as the cake). The other pastries are equally as delicious, I recommend the Lady Locks and Petit Fours. They also make delicious English Muffin Bread. read more

I absolutely hate this place for loving it so much. I come to Pittsburgh a few times a year and gain 5 lbs on pastries alone from Prantls. Western Pennsylvania in general has a plethora of decent to excellent bakeries compared to most of the world. (Yes ... including odious France.) It's shocking but true. That toasted almond torte of theirs is ridiculous and absurd in its ability to seduce a grown and curmudgeonous man making him feel young and spry and full of vim and vigor (until the sugar crash of course). The dainties made of pastry, cookie doughs and creams are all part of a conspiracy to keep me one of Western Pa's obese sons. read more

Come here for the jelly sandwich cookies. BEST jelly sandwich cookies ever. they're round, 2 layers, powdered sugar, and you can see the jam in a little cut out circle on the top layer. Their "burnt almond torte cake" is supposed to be really famous, but i always got distracted by the cookies... read more

Nothing stood out, including the famous burnt almond torte.

I can't believe I haven't written a review for Prantl's. I rave about this place all the time. Especially for their cute and affordable mini goods, donuts, and of course, their burnt almond torte. One of the downsides is the debbie downer attitude of some of the workers, which the cupcakes and cookies always make up for. If you can't afford anything on Walnut St. you can always buy happiness at Prantl's! read more