La Gourmandine

I stopped by La Gourmandine with my wife this weekend after hearing great things from my family and friends. It definitely lived up to the hype. Perfectly flaky croissants and elegant pastries. I visited this restaurant at around 1pm on a Saturday and it wasnt very busy. I hope to come back soon.

What an excellent place to get delicious pastries. Especially French pastries. I thought the prices would probably be quite excessive, but this isn’t the case. Quite reasonable actually. I got to try out their clafoutis, abricotine (apricot pastry), and chouquettes. All 3 were very good. The clafoutis was wasn’t exactly like a pudding that I imagined. It was a lot more firm. Still, it was quite tasty and not too eggy. I loved the touch of cherries in there. Good portion for the price too. The chouquettes were a very lovely little pastry. Nice little snack and very cheap, but they are also very small. Plenty of sugar beads surrounding the patty, and the inside is a great firm texture as well. But buttery inside. The apricot was my favorite. It was somewhat like a danish with an apricot in the middle, but also somewhat like an apricot croissant. You have to try one of these out. Not too sweet. Goes very well with morning coffee. Buttery pastry. Nice! All in all, a very nice bakery in Lawrenceville. I’d love to come back and try out more items, but everything I had was great!

Love this place. Food is amazing. Today we got a chocolate croissant and ham and Swiss croissant. I’ve been here several times every time everything amazing. Very small bakery very well staffed. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Top quality stuff here .

We ordered 3 cakes from La Gourmandine for our parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary, and they all looked fantastic and all tasted delicious [Soleil for 6 ppl, Marquise for 15 ppl and Fraisier for 15 ppl]. Everyone was very impressed by the variety of flavors & textures and the overall uniqueness of the cakes, especially Mom & Dad. We were able to place my special order through their website, which was an awesome feature that we prefer. We were able to add a message to put onto each cake when placing the order online, which was a nice touch for the occasion. Sure, the cakes are a bit more pricey than most bakeries, however, they were well worth it. We will certainly return any time we need cakes for future parties/events. Best cakes we have ever ordered from ANY bakery.

Their Marquise cake is the single best cake in the entirety of Pittsburgh. It's one of the best I've ever had. We get this exact cake for every birthday for our friends' group. Very friendly staff, amazing bakery smells when you get in. I recommend you try their other stuff too.

Love this place, is a must go for anyone visiting pittsburg. Everything is delicious. Wish I took more photos before I ate everything else Wish they opened in GA bc I have to drive 11 hours for this stuff

Standard take away French bakery shop, nothing special, can get similar pastry from some local shop. Forget about their coffee. Don’t expect service, none.

Delicious BUT did not have a great experience here. Walked in to a busy place got in the line and 3 girls working just skipped us in line and taking orders around us. I would not come back to this location honestly.

ORDER Latte with Whole Milk and Pumpkin Syrup - coffee taste great! The flavor was good and the pumpkin flavoring wasn't too overpowering. Overall, the drink wasn't that sweet which I personally like a lot better. Lorraine Quiche - They heated up the quiche. This hands-down was the best quiche that I've had! It was nice and creamy. The meat was cooked well and it wasn't too salty. The crust is light and flaky, which was delicious. The bacon and ham were yummy! Really enjoyed it! Panier Framboise - the raspberries were fresh and covered with some sweet syrup. Overall, the pastry was pretty good. Flaky texture surrounding in the customer part isn't too sweet. Also really good pastry! VIBES The place has some seating along the walls as well as some higher table seating. A lot of people coming in and out to just grab and go, but seems like a nice place to sit down for a bit and chat. SERVICE Service is great and personable. They're all very nice and kept on updating me for the status of the quiche heating. Everything came out relatively fast!

What an excellent place to get delicious pastries. Especially French pastries. I thought the prices would probably be quite excessive, but this isn't the case. Quite reasonable actually. I got to try out their clafoutis, abricotine (apricot pastry), and chouquettes. All 3 were very good. The clafoutis was wasn't exactly like a pudding that I imagined. It was a lot more firm. Still, it was quite tasty and not too eggy. I loved the touch of cherries in there. Good portion for the price too. The chouquettes were a very lovely little pastry. Nice little snack and very cheap, but they are also very small. Plenty of sugar beads surrounding the patty, and the inside is a great firm texture as well. But buttery inside. The apricot was my favorite. It was somewhat like a danish with an apricot in the middle, but also somewhat like an apricot croissant. You have to try one of these out. Not too sweet. Goes very well with morning coffee. Buttery pastry. Nice! All in all, a very nice bakery in Lawrenceville. I'd love to come back and try out more items, but everything I had was great!

While I remain faithful to my favorite French Bakery, Jean-Marc's in Millvale, I have finally succumbed to the gourmet deliciousness of La Gourmandine in Lawrenceville. Their tartes are extraordinary, very authentic and delicious. The clerk was extremely helpful and professional. The location is convenient, although parking is sometimes a challenge. The ambiance is delightful and the small dining area is quite charming.

Want your croissant fix? Please come here! Randomly was trying the different croissant spots and stumbled upon this one. Omg I've been here 3 times in 10 days! Love these croissants! The vanilla custard with chocolate chip croissants is my favorite. I'm definitely addicted to this place. They have sandwiches as well and it's simple and great as well! They have a bunch of pastries , cakes and bread as well. It's a small store and as soon as you enter you will be in a different world. That baked goods aroma! Gotta love it! Will definitely be going back here for all the croissants!

Macarons au fruits. Very big and sweet with fresh raspberries. Not sure I picked up on the lychee

This is a great place if you're looking for French pastries. They have many different options of croissants, including savory ham and cheese or egg. They also have some amazing desserts, such as flan, pumpkin cheesecake, eclairs, etc. I prefer the savory ham and cheese myself, but if you're looking for something sweet while they have a lot of great options here. The staff was very engaging and friendly. They were also quick and efficient as there was a bit of a line, but it went fast.

OK so my pics are from the downtown location, but I went to the Lawrenceville LA Gourmandine first. My ex gave me a comprehensive tour of all his favorite Pittsburgh area spots, and LG was at the top of the list - and I see why. We've had a lot - a lot - of almond croissants. La Gourmandine's is the best! My mom went on our recommendation, also an almond croissant lover, and she approved. All of their pastries and desserts, everything is so good. On our trips to Pittsburgh, one of our favorite things was picking up baguettes and pastries from LG and enjoying them in the park, especially since Lawrenceville is such a great neighborhood. Staff are so nice and welcoming every time we come in, and they always help us with recommendations when we have decision paralysis. I wish there was a place like LG in my neighborhood and I definitely miss it!

La Gourmandine is authentic and delicious! Their pastries are large and perfect for sharing and trying different ones with friends. Everything this bakery makes is soft and delicate and bursting with flavor! I tried the Paris-Brest and Bouche de Noel. Both were very light and flavorful. I love the larger portions so that you can share or eat it all to yourself! Do yourself a favor and make sure to check out this bakery at their many various locations around the city!

We don't get here as often as we should, but this place is amazing. They are consistently good and always have amazing offerings. Such unique and tasty breads and pastries. I have never ordered anything that isn't extremely fresh and delicious. I need to get back here ASAP.

staff was solo nice, spoke with the owner and she talked a bit about her shop. a friend and i ordered a chocolate crosssaint snd my other friend ordered a marquise which were all super yum.

I come here every year for my birthday, and it never disappoints. It's my favorite pastry place and the desserts are fantastic too. I think I've been to every single location, and while the employees aren't always the nicest (they were at this one) the quality of the food makes me not care very much about that. lol. The croissants are always my go to. Almond and almond chocolate!

After many loyal years as a customer, I have to say, this place is still a great way to spend $25 and sometimes I just crave those sandwiches the Compagnard and the Montagnard.

so i did a pickup order for my first time and they forgot to put one of my items I ordered in there, i guess i should have checked it before i left... but the almond croissant was amazing and all the food in there looked soo good. I thought everyone was friendly! will be returning

Best lemon tarte I've ever had . Sent a collection of pastries to our local vet office to say thank you for their service, will come here again.

Une boulangerie très authentique. From the stand-offish counter staff, to the confused tourists, grimy floors, and the ham sandwiches in the deli case, entering this shop is like stepping through a portal to a world where the French never surrendered Fort Duquesne. My partner and I really appreciated the ambiance, and the pastries are great. That said, it's a really authentic experience so may not be palatable to all American audiences. If you want an espresso drink, go elsewhere-- this is a bakery, not a bistro after all!

This was my first time in this location, I've been to Lawrenceville before, but this closer to my work. I stopped in for lunch because I was craving French bread. I can not say the staff was overly welcoming, there was about 3 people total in line when I was there and a bunch of screaming "who's next?!" or irritation when people were out of line to look. Maybe try a number system? I ordered a few items, neither person working were friendly or really approachable. When I ordered a macron I was immediately met with "which one?" I only noticed one Macron at first so when I asked what the options were the person helping me pointed to the 2 in the window. Macrons are by far my favorite treat, and this one was not great especially since it cost around $5. The shell was super hard. It did not have that soft crunch that macron shells have and it felt like it was old or was sitting there for longer than a day. The Eclair however was the saving grace. It was delicious! I also got a loaf of bread, which was okay, literally nothing to brag about. And Pan Au Chocolate which was also good. My total was around $20 with those items and I feel like for the value and experience alone I could of gone somewhere else.

Ok any visit to Pittsburgh means a visit to this fabulous bakery. The thing is it's been years since I had to wait in line for a 9 am Saturday opening of a bakery. Is it worth the wait, yes and you should go. I'm a little surprised week days they open at 8am and Saturday:Sunday at 9am? They have all of your favorite treats from fabulous croissants, breads and other pastries. The inside is light and bright and staff is helpful. If you register your phone number you get points for your next purchase when it hits a certain number. They have a few locations and it's my first time to this one. Parking is street only.

What a little gem! Perfect buttery crunch and flakiness with the soft chew of the almond paste from the Croissant Almandes or egg custard from the Gourmands. The super-size macron with raspberry- loving that concept! Quick service, good selection, grab and go.

Their chocolate mousse cake was absolutely unreal! I've only ever tried pastries from la Gourmandine but now that I've had their cakes I am definitely prioritizing their higher end desserts moving forward. The cake we ordered was for 12 servings but because it was so rich it ended up being closer to 20 servings or more. It was so good, so decadent, and some of the best cake I've ever had. Perfect for chocolate lovers and people who love a fancy dessert!!

One of the best French bakeries I've been to in my lifetime. I think it's actually better than most of the bakeries I've been to in France. You can't go wrong with any pastry you order here, but my all time favorite is their almond croissant. This place is on my list of must tries in Pittsburgh! They have various locations around the city but Butler St is my personal favorite. Their bakery is cute and cozy, and the staff is always wonderful. Only thing to note is there is a $10 minimum for card. I always forget to bring cash.

La Gourmandine was founded in 2010 by a husband and wife who moved from France to Pittsburgh. Their menu includes lunch foods (e.g., baguette sandwiches, quiches, and soups), pastries (e.g., eclairs, tarts, and macarons), danishes (e.g., croissants, chouquettes, and madeleines), breads (e.g., baguettes and white bread), and special-order foods (e.g., cakes). I had previously eaten baked goods from other locations of La Gourmandine, so I wanted to try baked goods from this location in Lawrenceville. The town has limited parking, so my husband and I had to park our vehicle on another street. As soon as we entered the bakery, the employees greeted us. My husband selected one plain croissant and one gourmandise (a pastry of vanilla cream and chocolate). I chose one tarte aux fruit (shortbread with vanilla cream and fruit) and one tarte aux framboises (shortbread with almond cream and raspberries). An employee carefully packaged the baked goods and charged us a price of about $16. At home, my husband and I ate our baked goods. My husband's croissant and gourmandise were fresh, flaky, and flavorful. My two tartes had crispy shortbread crusts and contained sweet creams and fresh fruits.

Wonderful French style bakery. Breads in particular are extraordinary but I've never had anything bad from here.

La Gourmandine is one of my favorite bakeries in Pittsburgh and for good reason! Everything is delicious and fresh and the desserts are lovely and sweet but not too sweet. A sandwich with the simplest ingredients is divine here (and even more so if you pop it in the oven for a few minutes). Also, everything is so inexpensive that it's a crime not to try multiple things. Sadly there's no seating available but that didn't stop us from buying several items and eating them elsewhere. I'm already dreaming about my next trip here!

I love everything about this bakery. Every item on the menu is worth trying. This is my second time visiting Pittsburgh and during my visit I came down to this bakery around 5 times. My favorite item on the menu was their Fougasse garnie- a very easy and affordable lunch. I also want to shout out their Marquise pastries and croissants. I will definitely be coming back to this place every-time I come to Pittsburgh. The service was amazing- the staff were friendly and welcoming. The energy inside was also a plus. It was a comforting place to come back to almost every day when I had some down time and needed food downtown.

Delicious! I need not say anymore. Get yourself here! I really enjoyed my abricotine and pain au chocolat. The soup and bread to go with it was also wonderful.

Favorite bakery in Pittsburgh! I can't recommend this place enough. Their food is amazing. Croissants - I recommend Pannier Framboise & Gourmandine above all. Pastries - I love their Fraisier cake, tartes & macarons. I like their madeleines THE BEST! Service has always been great & fast. They have a good reward program for you to get $4 off after you spend $60. Not too bad. Definitely a good destination for a tasty yet not too expensive birthday cake. Highly recommend if you haven't tried this place yet.

La Gourmandine is the best French bakery in Pittsburgh!! Come for the pastries, stay for the fresh baguette sandwiches!

Get the gourmandine!! i thought it was raisins but it's chocolate chips! All pastries and baked goods looked ahhh-mazing. Chocolate eclairs hit the spot and just the right amount of sweetness. They have croissants galore as well, even almond ones that are not too sugary sweet. Chocquettes are adorable and perfect for kids or snacking. Line moves quickly. They accept Apple Pay. Downside is the location and the parking. Otherwise friendly efficient staff. A great refined and upscale bakery in Pittsburgh

Stopped in for macarons and found these ones filled with berries and crème. They were so delicious! The quiche Lorraine and almond croissants are also to die for. I love stopping in this little French bakery and bringing these as treats to parties! Kind quick service and lots of options!

This bakery is fantastic! It reminds me of the pastries I ate in Paris. It's just amazing!

Honestly.... live laugh la gourmandine. I've never had a bad thing here, but I absolutely adore the almond croissant. That thing is crispy, flaky, full of almond flavor, and not overly filled so that it gets all over your fingers. It also has this bready, crunchy, almond top that adds additional nuttiness. I've eaten it fresh (yum), and I've eaten it a day later (ALSO yum). I'm also an absolute hoe for their lemon tart. The crust breaks just the way you want it to and has all the buttery goodness you want it to. The only thing that has fallen short for me was their Gourmandise, which is the chocolate and vanilla custard filled pastry. I'm not sure what it was, but it was on the slightly sour end and did not meld well together at all which was surprising. The pastry itself was also not as flaky as the other croissants, so it was just generally disappointing. My biggest regret is that I left Pittsburgh before trying their savory sandwiches. Whenever I visit next, I'll definitely be back.

I love the everything here! Always great service! The Gourmandise is my favorite. The Delice de Pistache is my husband's favorite. We love to come here.

Always delicious. As I was creating this Yelp to attach the photos, I became aware that there is a 4 person Marquise? I already can't wait to go back, and now I know what I'm getting

Every thing in the showcase is delicious. The wait is worth it! Order online.. is the best!

I love the pastries, but the people that work there could use a little training every time I go in there I feel like I'm interrupting the workers conversation and that I'm imposing on them. Also, they show no concern about how they package your pastries. They will stuff everything in one bag if they can they just stick them in a bag very disappointing for those prices to be so cheap with bags.

Can you tell how much I'm in love with their sandwich lol. Tried their baguette sandwiches three times in a row!! Love the prosciutto one the most but honestly, all three are amazing - highly recommend!

Got delice de pistache and la gourmandine (vanilla cream inside flaky pastry, with chocolate chips) - la gourmandine - it was good, but not terribly special - delice de pistache - really liked the pistachio flavor, and I liked that the cream was also green/?infused with pistachio. there were also little crunchy chocolate balls Happy with my experience, would return to try other items

I love this bakery. Service is always quick and their pastries are always fresh. Their pastries are Paris level in my opinion!

Delicious - hands down the best French bakery I've been to in the US and I would say the Tarte aux framboises was best ever / anywhere. The crust was impeccable and the right amount of everything. We bought several things to try and enjoyed it all!

Okay...so YUMMY! As I write this I'm halfway through an almond croissant (forgive my not using the fancy French name for it) but...delicious! I was driving through Lawrenceville, saw the shop and had to stop because, well, bakery, right? Looking over their wares I pretty much settled on "two of everything!". Hey...I've got my son and I, my daughter's family, and a friend or two to spoil. In any case...wow! The macaroon-like treats are great...and I'm confident all the other treats will be as well...well, whatever I have left to try after my distributions. Excellent! Best bakery I've tried in quite a while! Great stuff here!

This place is pastry heaven. The decorations is decked out for the holidays too cute! It would be epic if you could dine inside like a cafe. I love the many choices to pick from. This dark chocolate mousse was perfect for what my sweet tooth was craving. Doesn't it look like ice cream? Street parking. I appreciate the lady at the counter who complimented my outfit that day

High Quality European Bakery ! Best Croissants in the city! From croissants to sandwich all the way to macaroons, pastries and cakes - I haven't tried anything that I didn't like! ! The pastries have a great attention to detail and flavor. I love their Eclairs and Marquise! The service is quick and the staff is very attentive. If you're a regular, they do have rewards program -which I love! It's pretty busy on the weekends but I don't mind the wait! Parking is always a pain on Butler on weekends but that shouldn't stop you from trying! I recommend!

I've ordered the quiche and this almond croissant multiple times from here and it is to die for. If I could only pick one thing to eat for the rest of my life it would be their quiche I don't think I could ever get sick of it. It is perfect.

Every pastry I bought was fantastic and they had a good selection to choose from. I also bought a sandwich for the drive home and it was very good also. If I lived in Pittsburgh, I'd be there every Saturday morning.

The best bakery in Pittsburgh! I tried their lemon tart, flan, almond croissant, and baguette lardons. Their almond croissants are to die for, and their flan was incredibly smooth. Staff were sweet and fast. There's no place to sit indoors, but there are some benches in a park area nearby.

One of the best bakeries in the area. From cakes, pastries, croissants to lunch sandwiches - everything is fresh and delicious

Ordered takeout (for delivery) from here while visiting Pittsburgh, so I cannot comment on what I'm sure is an adorable pastry shop. I can, however, comment of the food! We sampled the Gourmandise, Panier Framboise, Brioche Bostock, and the Croissant aux Jambon. Each item was executed to perfection. I felt like I was in Paris. I can't think of a single flaw. Really and truly, these creations are outstanding. I will definitely include La Gourmandine on any future trips to Pittsburgh. Don't sleep on this one :)

Delicious french pastries. My favorite is the chocolate almond croissant. Ive tried a few of their other desserts like a lemon tart and a chocolate cake like dessert. I didn't care for those as much so I'll stick to the buttery flaky croissants and fresh bread which is what they do best. Sandwiches are amazing too!!! If you like french pastries, look no further, this place is hands down the best for croissants and pain au chocolat. Almost always a line on weekends so get there early

5 stars simply for the ALMOND CROISSANT! Wow, can't find anything to match it elsewhere in the Burgh. I'd recommend all the croissants, the macaroons, and the sandwiches if you're craving a classic French street meal. Otherwise, some points would be knocked off for the fact that the hours are limited (please stay open later one day a week!), it's strictly takeout and the menu is limited. Specialty dessert items can be hit or miss.