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Sink Your Teeth Into Authentic French Pastries At La Gourmandine Bakery Near Pittsburgh

La Gourmandine Bakery in Pittsburgh offers an authentic French bakery experience with a variety of pastries and desserts.

Published Aug 27, 2019

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Traveling is just in some people's blood. Even when we can't travel, however, we can still feel as though we've been transported to other corners of the world. We just have to visit the many restaurants and bakeries around town that take us to faraway lands. Let your taste buds transport you to the heart of France - Paris, perhaps? - at this charming French bakery in Pittsburgh.

Indulge in authentic French pastries - and other goodies - at La Gourmandine Bakery in Lawrenceville, a family-owned and run bakery that opened in 2010.

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Led by French-born Pittsburghers Fabien and Lisanne Moreau, the bakery's popularity grew so quickly that the couple eventually expanded to Downtown Pittsburgh, Hazelwood, and Mount Lebanon.

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Browse the display cases brimming with popular French pastries - from chocolate eclairs and tarte aux fruits to tarte au citron and...

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Macarons aux framboises (pictured below). Oh, but that's just the delightfully delicious beginning of your choices.

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La Gourmandine Bakery also serves such decadent desserts as parfait au chocolat, classic croissants, and brioche bostock.

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A trip to an authentic French bakery has to include a fresh baguette, too, doesn't it? What's your favorite way to eat a baguette? Warm with melting butter? Or plain, pieces pulled straight from the bag?

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All those sweet, savory smells have your stomach growling? Order a ham sandwich on a fresh French baguette or a quiche.

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Treat yourself to a taste of France at La Gourmandine, open in Lawrenceville Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Address: 4605 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201

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Click here for the official website of La Gourmandine Bakery. Or, go here for Facebook.

Have you been to this French bakery in Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Ever have a mad craving for cinnamon rolls? Stop by this country bakery, which serves some of the biggest and the best.

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Devour The Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls At This Bakery In Pittsburgh

Five Points Artisan Bakeshop in Pittsburgh is renowned for its delicious cinnamon rolls and freshly-made coffee.

Published Nov 22, 2021

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

Mmm..mmm...Pittsburgh is the city to live in, especially for those of us who love scrumptious, old-fashioned goodies - like cinnamon rolls. We all know that taste is subjective, but we can probably agree that Pittsburgh knows how to make some of the best cinnamon rolls anywhere. To taste what have been called some of the best, make your way to this bakery in Pittsburgh and decide for yourself.

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Next time you're driving along Wilkins Avenue in Squirrel Hill/Point Breeze, stop by Five Points Artisan Bakeshop, which earns rave reviews for its freshly-made coffee and...

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Homemade cinnamon rolls. If you love a good cinnamon roll, you definitely want try the ones at this quaint bakery. All of the bakery's offerings are made with, when possible, local ingredients.

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Grab a cup of the bakery's famous coffee and a hearty cinnamon roll - and don't forget to order a few for the road.

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Be prepared, especially when you first walk through the front door, for your senses to be bombarded by the sweet aroma of fresh-baked goodies.

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Don't forget to check out the other deliciousness that lines the display case - croissants, Danish, and cookies, for example.

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Five Points Artisan Bakery also serves a selection of freshly-baked bread. Try such classics as sourdough, Challah, and baguettes.

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If you visit between Tuesday and Saturday, fill up with a ham and cheese, a mozzarella, or a tuna sandwich. Seasonal sandwiches are usually available, too.

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Stop by the official website of Five Points Artisan Bakeshop for days, hours, and a menu. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Do you have a favorite bakery in Pittsburgh that makes the best homemade goodies? Tell us about it in the comments! For some of the freshest baked bread in the city, make your way to Cibrone's Bakery in Pittsburgh.

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Indulge In A Piping Hot Cup Of Coffee And A Fresh-Baked Goody At Brother Andre’s Cafe In Pittsburgh

Brother Andre’s Cafe in Pittsburgh offers delicious coffee and baked goods while providing employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Published Oct 19, 2021

Written by 

Beth Price-Williams

We have an abundance of places from which we can order a good cup of coffee and maybe a bite to eat. However, one of those shops, Brother Andre's Cafe in Pittsburgh, offers an inspirational story to go along with that piping hot cup of coffee. Chances are pretty high that once you visit and take a sip, you'll return again and again.

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Tucked in the bright and airy basement of Saint Mary of Mercy Church in Pittsburgh, Brother Andre's Cafe serves a delicious cup of coffee and scrumptious baked goods.

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However, it also dishes up an inspirational story that's sure to provide encouragement for anyone who's ever faced what seemed like an insurmountable challenge.

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Started by Patrick Fitzgerald and his parents, Mike and Terry, the coffee shop was born of Patrick's difficulty finding a job. Despite earning a degree at a community college, Patrick had little success finding a job due to his living with autism.

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Instead of letting it get him down, he and his parents started Brother Andre's Cafe, named for Saint André Bessette, in partnership with Father Chris Donley of Move a Mountain Missions.

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The cafe hires indviduals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, also known as IDD. While the warm and inviting cafe opened online in November of 2020, it has since started...

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...welcoming guests to its brick and mortar shop for a piping hot cup of coffee and a delicous baked goody, like cookies.

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Sip a cup of Brother Andre's medium dark roast coffee as you indulge in one of Patrick's famous snickerdoodles. Chocolate chip cookies and gluten-free peanut butter cookies are also popular choices.

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If you can't make it to the coffee shop, you can still enjoy its decadent coffee with a coffee or a cookie subscription. Choose the coffee and/or cookies you want, and decide how often...

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...you want them shipped to you. That's it. Brother Andre's Cafe makes it easy to cancel whenever you want. If you need to pause your deliveries, you can do that, too.

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Visit the official website of Brother Andre's Cafe for more information, including days and hours. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Have you been to Brother Andre's Cafe in Pittsburgh? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Then learn the story behind Midnight Izzy's in Ligonier, another small business with an inspirational story.

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