Oakmont Bakery

There are only so many so-called “attractions” in Pittsburgh that I can blog about. So I finally gave in to something I’ve been telling myself I wasn’t going to do: I decided to start blogging about some of the well-known restaurants in Pittsburgh as well. I feel like restaurants should be included as portions of blog posts, not as their own blog posts, which is why I didn’t want to do it; but as I said, there’s only so many places I can blog about. I’m going to start with one of the best places in Pittsburgh to get baked goods, the Oakmont Bakery.

The Oakmont Bakery is one of the best-known bakeries in the Pittsburgh area. It’s located in Pittsburgh’s Oakmont neighborhood, and I’m happy to say that it’s only about 10 minutes from my dad’s place.

The Oakmont Bakery is an incredibly traditional bakery, selling every type of baked good imaginable. You can get simple items, or you can get made-to-order items such as cakes. Like any bakery, it makes several types of bread, from traditional loaved bread to banana nut bread to bagels to rolls to baguettes. It also features several cakes and cupcakes, which you can either go to the bakery and simply buy or custom order. Then there’s the bakery’s “Chocolate Dipping Station,” which features several “dipped” items such as chocolate-dipped Oreos, cake pops, chocolate covered strawberries, truffles, caramel apples, etc. Then there’s the cookies, which can either be ordered individually or by the dozen. You can also get cookie trays, which contain an assortment of cookies. I haven’t been to the bakery itself, but I’ve had its items a couple times; one of the things I had from there was a cookie tray. A few years ago, my dad bought one for Memorial Day; the cookies were DELICIOUS. I highly recommend getting one of the bakery’s cookie trays for a party. Then there’s donuts. It’s always great to get donuts at a place like a bakery; as much as I love donuts, it’s hard to find bakery-fresh ones all the time. The donuts come in several flavors, and can either be traditional or long-john (the latter is basically a casual term for an éclair.) There is also what the Oakmont Bakery calls a “doughsant,” which is basically the same thing as a cronut: a croissant-donut hybrid. The Oakmont Bakery is well-known for its maple bacon donuts (although that doesn’t really appeal to me.) Then there’s a variety of pastries you can get, such as cannoli, cream puffs, scones, and muffins. Then there’s a variety of pies, which can either be bought in full-size or mini form. And what better place to get your holiday pie this year than one of Pittsburgh’s best bakeries? And speaking of the holidays, the Oakmont Bakery also has specialty items available for pretty much every holiday you can think of. For example, around the holiday season, you can get items such as gingerbread men cookies and fruitcake (I’m not kidding, this place actually sells fruitcake.) The bakery also sells Pittsburgh sports-related items. For example, back in May of this year, me and my family celebrated the Penguins being in the playoffs with a Penguins cookie cake from the bakery. Below you can see a picture of one. And finally, if you want to get some actual food rather than just sweets, you can get breakfast sandwiches, sandwiches, soups, and salads at the bakery as well. If you want to order items from the bakery, you can stop in, call, or visit the bakery’s website (hyperlinked above.) Whether you’re looking for a good lunch, a quick item to satisfy your sweet tooth, or some treats to liven up your party, the Oakmont Bakery is the place to do it!

Now, I wanted to do a separate paragraph on the Oakmont Bakery’s wedding services, because there’s a lot you can say about them. People come from all over the Pittsburgh area to get a wedding cake from the Oakmont Bakery. It is recommended that you contact the bakery to schedule a tasting, in which you can sample various wedding cakes and decide on the perfect one for you. Each wedding cake is made with buttercream icing, but you are allowed to choose from a number of fillings, cake batters, and additional toppings. You are also allowed to choose any design you want. They are also willing to color-coordinate, if you want your cake to be decorated to match the bride’s or the groom’s clothes. And as with any wedding cake, it’s best to have the cake delivered to the venue; the Oakmont Bakery is certainly willing to do so. The Oakmont Bakery also provides assorted cookie, donut, and cupcake platters for weddings. For these, you have the option of either picking them up at the bakery or having them delivered to the venue. A reviewer on Yelp described her experience ordering her wedding cake at the Oakmont Bakery: “The tasting was really good, and they made a fantastic cake matching the colors of the wedding party, could not have been any better.” The Oakmont Bakery is one of the best places in Pittsburgh for all of your wedding cake/wedding dessert platter needs.

Whether you’re looking for the wedding cake of your dreams, to have some of the best baked goods in Pittsburgh, or just to grab a delicious lunch, the Oakmont Bakery is the place to do it.