La Gourmandine Lawrenceville

A traditional French bakery that has all the delicious pastries and cakes you can dream of. Pain au chocolat, almond and pistachio pastries, fruit tarts and much more. It brought back memories of all the mouthwatering bakeries in Montreal... magnifique!

The moment I walked in, the smell of fresh pastries pulled me right in. They offered samples of their almond chocolate croissant (amazing) and the woman at the counter was so welcoming, answering all my questions with a smile. She recommended their macarons — and I’ve never liked macarons before — but theirs completely changed my mind. Light, flavorful, and hands down the best macaron I’ve ever had. I also took home a ham & cheese quiche slice that made the perfect breakfast the next morning. Between the friendly service, delicious pastries, and cozy atmosphere, this place is a must-visit in Lawrenceville.

This is such a cute and delicious bakery! I went with a friend and liked it so much that I went back and snagged some pastries for my kids and husband an airplane ride away. I put them in a bag, and my daughter wanted more the second she finished her croissant. There isn't really a place to sit in the bakery, but the street it's on has plenty of tables and chairs. 10/10

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!

This is the pinnacle of excellence in patisserie, I am literally stunned at the amazing flavors creations and quality of everything that's made here. I visited four of the six locations and they are all consistently fabulous. The staff could not have been nicer including the manager who took time to speak with me if you're within an hour of Pittsburgh you have to make a run over The owners studied in France their home country and are knowledge a bad had a create amazing French breads and sweet treats.

My favorite bakery in Pittsburgh I go here for cakes for any special occasion. The almond croissant here is a must try the lions can get somewhat long maybe like 5 to 10 minute wait but it’s definitely worth going.

Delicious almond croissants. I loved them so much that I had to learn to make them myself because I live 2 hours away from the closest location. Anytime I'm in the area I have to stop in. Lots of variety and I have tried quite a few of their pastries and most are very good.

La Gourmandine is always a solid choice, and our Thanksgiving order proved it again. We picked up a pumpkin tarte and an apple tarte--each meant to serve about six--and both were delicious. The flavors were balanced, the pastry was buttery and delicate, and they looked as good as they tasted. The total came to $50.65, which feels pretty standard for a French bakery once you understand the baseline is a bit higher than your typical American dessert spot. For the quality, it's well worth it. Consistently great, reliably tasty, and perfect for special occasions or whenever you want to treat yourself. The staff is friendly. It's usually busy here and not conducive to eating inside.

I heard this was one of the famous bakeries I must check out in Pittsburgh. I got their pistachio eclair, ham and cheese croissant, and almond croissant -- all tasted wonderful and light. The croissants were great when you lightly air fry/toast them if you don't eat them right away. In Lawrenceville, it's a small location with a couple of outdoor seating but none inside. However, it is a chain so you might have one in your little area. My only thing is that the pistachio eclair is very sweet (so if you don't have a sweet tooth, maybe I'd go for another subtler dessert). I saw they have a deal where you can get a baguette, sandwich, and drink for $7. Good deal imo considering the quality of their bread, and it's a good excuse to buy a sweet treat with it!

Within walking distance of our Airbnb while visiting Pittsburgh, we made our way to La Gourmandine Bakery & Patisserie. For breakfast, we ordered a spinach and Gruyere quiche, an almond croissant, their seasonal poached apple pastry, a plain croissant, and a chocolate eclair. There is no seating inside, but there were a few small tables outside. We enjoyed our items while taking in the cool crisp morning. The spinach and Gruyère quiche was absolutely delicious as was the almond croissant. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his plain croissant and my father loved the chocolate eclair. The poached apple pastry was tasty and had all of the flavors of fall. All in all if you are looking for a delicious bakery and patisserie, come check this place out.

Stopped here while in Larryville for some Saturday late morning shopping. Since the shops are mainly women's boutiques I looked for a place to sit down and grab a nibble. I happened into this place which looked cool from the outside. I ordered a chocolate chip vanilla cream pastry (forget the French name) and a cold brew with cream. The pastry was really good - they seem to know what they are doing and have a nice following of folks who come in regularly. What I liked the most was the efficiency of the staff in getting people taken care of quickly and serving everyone quickly. Several seats and tables on the sidewalk as well. No indoor seating.

A small chain with several locations around Pittsburgh. This time I went to the one on Butler street, but have had similar quality from their shop in Hazelwood (?). I grabbed the Montagnard sandwich, and picked up some offertory for my wife. This is a pretty simple sandwich, just a baguette with butter, prosciutto, and cornichons. It is a simple sandwich, it is really all about the bread, which is pretty darn good, although my jaw knows after I have had one. They have a nice selection of breads, and both sweet and savory pastries. They make a Macaron aux Fruits filled with a lychee mousse and raspberries that my wife loves and is pretty spectacular. It is a great quick to go lunch or dessert to go, the Butler street location is pretty small, but I was just looking for something to pick up for lunch and some pastries to take home. You really can't beat it for a quick fix of French pastries and simple lunch.

My FAVORITE almond croissant in pittsburgh!! Ive never had a pastry or food item that I haven't loved from here though!

Holy wow! The pastries here are unbelievable. The almond croissant pictured is insane. A cookie on top of a croissant? My daughter gobbled up her chocolate croissant and said "this is the best I've ever had!" Perfect spot for breakfast, friendly and helpful staff. Great seats outside when the weather cooperates!

Super cute shop! It's currently decorated for Halloween with all the Halloween vibes. This place has cakes, sandwiches, and pastries. Today was my third visit (2 years after my first two visits) and this place has remained consistent. I still love their almond croissant. It wasn't crowded on a weekday morning, so we were in and out quickly. They do have coffee and a few seats outside with tables.

Amazing service and even more incredible bakery! Vast selection of french breads, croissants, and pastries. Tiny takeaway spot with very limited seating. We got a pistachio pastry, chocolate eclair, and a croissant. Best croissant I have ever had!! It was soooo flaky and buttery! I am craving another one! The pistachio and chocolate pastries were also so rich and flavorful. You can tell the bakers are very passionate about what they do.

We stopped by on a whim on Sunday around 12:30 and decided to grab a quick bite to eat. There's three small tables with two chairs each and umbrellas on the sidewalk in front of the bakery. The inside is quite small and there's no room to sit and eat inside. They're quite fast at not only boxing up your pastries but also at heating them up if requested. There is a lunch special that's a sandwich or a croissant with a drink. My friend and I shared two of those and the croissant was delicious and the sandwich was flavorful. Everything was very affordable. Would definitely come back!

Love La Gourmandine! Such a great French bakery in Lawrenceville. We stopped in quickly for an almond croissant - absolutely to die for and my favorite thing to get by far! The friendly staff offered my son a tiny little puff pastry - so sweet! He loved it, of course!

Love this bakery! The pastries were delightful - one filled with a creamy egg custard (and topped with raspberries) and the other was like a cinnamon roll. The dough was buttery and flakey. The shop was small, no seating, but warm lighting and everything was beautifully displayed. The girls behind the counter answered all of questions and explained what was on each item. Wound return! Bonus... lots of other shops and restaurants in this area.

Heard amazing things about their almond croissants so getting one became my mission. They have a few locations but I came to this one located in Lawrenceville. Small little shop with delicious looking pastries behind the counter. I ordered an almond croissant of course, and asked if they could heat it up. It was $4.20 for one. First impression of it, I didn't think I would be impressed because of how flat it appears to be. But I was wrong! It's sweet but not overwhelming and filed with delicious almond filling. The pastry isn't super flaky but more so buttery. I enjoyed it!

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!

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.

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!

They had a decently varied selection of French pastries and patisserie. Prices were surprisingly affordable for French patisserie type food especially. The classic baguette and croissants were delicious. The eclair had a surprise chocolate filling that was rich and not too sweet (ideal)! Employees were very kind and helped answer some of my questions. All together, 2 baguettes, a lemon tart, an eclair, and a few choix pasrty were $13. Not too shabby! The lemme tart was also delicious, i could eat it everyday.

We are so lucky to have La Gourmandine is Pittsburgh. It's a true French bakery serving up the most delicious fresh baked goods. The choquettes are a must - especially when they're fresh out of the oven. They have an incredible raspberry tart and lemon tart. On occasion they will have unique holiday specials with fun new pastry flavors. Plus everything is well priced! Love coming here for my sweet fix.

Best pastries in Pittsburgh!!! Love their amazing raspberry tart - i think about it maybe once a week. Always good service & inside smells delicious, watch out you can't leave without buying something or 2!

Wanted a quick breakfast/brunch while on the go and decided to pop into La Gourmandine. I got the bacon and cheese quiche and an almond croissant. The quiche was good, but the almond croissant was amazing! I'd definitely come back to try more pastries next time in the area.

Their seasonal pistachio eclair is divine. Definitely check it out if you're in the area service was so quick. I'm so friendly. They even gave my dog a special treat. I love the ambience inside. I took my items to go. I will be back again. Thank you so much

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 by far my favorite pastry shop in Pittsburgh. Standouts include the marquise, with the chocolate mouse pairing extremely well with their crunchy base, and their almond chocolate croissant which is the ultimate breakfast indulgence. Their staff is always friendly and I like their wide variety of cakes available too which are perfect for parties and events. This store is more of a grab and go than a sit in place but there are parks nearby to enjoy any treats.

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!

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.

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!

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.

I don't get the hype unfortunately. the pastry is beyond mediocre and tasteless. the coffee is half foam and for some reason i encounter the sassiest lot of the servers. The ONE time I requested more milk in my giant latte - I was told I don't know what I'm talking about - when I politely pointed out that my latte was just foam. "IT IS FOAM - that's how a latte is" I don't know why they're acting like they're doing the world a favor by their service. Wont be returning! Loads of great bakeries out there. x

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

Solid bakery! They have a lot of great treats. Not to mention thin they make nice sandwiches that aren't outrageously priced.

There is a short line, the staff was very friendly and helpful, and the pastries were delicious.

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 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!

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!

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

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.

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 :)

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

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!

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

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

My partner ordered an assortment of pastries and OH MY WORD. each one was more delicious than the next. not only are they beautiful but they tasted SO GOOD. You can tell they were made with care. So happy to support this small business!

I've been going to this place for eight years. I love their pain au chocolat. The last three times I've gone, ever since the ICE raids began, I've been treated poorly. Today, was the worst. There was a long line behind me and I was not waited on-the server asked the customer behind me for her order instead of me. The treatment had gotten progressively worse since the first time this change in behavior began. There were six servers not helping anyone because I was next. I am brown. I am a citizen. I'll never go back. I'd rather go without than show up to pay to be mistreated. Shame on you. I believe your owner has an accent, is from another country, and probably isn't even a citizen. Shame, shame, this behavior disgusts.

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.

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.