To some it may be the most stressful time of the year, but to us, the holiday season means one thing: cookies.
Luckily, Pittsburgh has dozens of bakeries making decadent treats this holiday season. Save yourself the added hassle of baking this year, and order from one of Pittsburgh’s many bakeries.
Below we’ve laid out a few of our favorite shops, what they are offering, and when their order deadline is (tip: order sooner than later!)
Where do you get your holiday cookies? Leave it in the comments below!
Looking for more? Check out our list of 18 Small Bakeries Making Sweet Treats in Pittsburgh.
Your Guide to Ordering Holiday Cookies in Pittsburgh
Oakmont Bakery
Order Deadline: Tuesday, December 18
This Pittsburgh classic has a wide selection of holiday cookies, cupcakes, cakes and more!
Due to their production scheduling, the bakery is unable to take orders for Donuts, Bagels, Pastries, Dolce, Mini Pies, or Mini Cakes to pickup for December 21-24. December 21st is the last day to pick up boxed cookie orders.The shop will be open from 6:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. on 12/24 and closed Christmas Day.
Viewed their entire catalogue online.
Oakmont Bakery (531 Allegheny Avenue)
Prantl’s Bakery
Order Deadline: Wednesday, December 19 @ 4:00 P.M.
Don’t miss the wonderful holiday menu offered at Prantl’s. Favorites include Santa cakes, pies, and holiday petit fours. The bakery also sells the famous thumbprint cookies that used to be offered at Kaufmann’s Department Store Downtown. The bakery’s entire catalogue can be viewed online.
Prantl’s Bakery (Multiple Locations)
Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery
Order Deadline: Tuesday, December 18 (for Christmas), Thursday, December 27 (New Year’s Eve)
Holiday orders at Jean-Marc must be placed by phone or in person. No answering machine or email orders. The only items that can be ordered for the Holidays are: French Buttercream Half & Half Cake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Lemon Raspberry Cake, Fresh Raspberry Cake, Lemon Tart with Raspberries, Fresh Apple Tart, Chocolate Truffle Tart, Authentic Key Lime Pie, and New Year Pretzel. All of the options serve 8-10.
More information online. 412-821-8533
Jean-Marc Chatellier’s French Bakery (213 North Avenue)
La Gourmandine Bakery
Order Deadline: Wednesday, December 19
Local French bakery La Gourmandine has a great selection of holiday pastries, including their famous Yule Logs. Orders must be made before Wednesday, December 19 for holiday pickup. La Gourmandine’s pastries can be viewed online.
La Gourmandine Bakery (Multiple Locations)
350º Bakery
Order Deadline: Tuesday, December 18
You’ve probably tasted treats from this popular South Side bakery at cafes all over the city. For the holidays, 350 Bakery is offering treats like: Gingerbread Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting, Chocolate Peppermint Cake, Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte, Mini Treat Trays (with oatmeal cream pies, salted caramel blondies, raspberry shortbread bars, and double fudge brownies), and Deep Dish Cherry Pie or Bourbon Pie. Pickup is available until the 23rd. To place orders: (412)381-4000, or email: [email protected]
More information can be found online.
350° Bakery (2427 S 18th)
Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop
Order Deadline: The earlier, the better
Everyone loves this classic Monroeville Italian bakery. Holiday favorites include Moio’s Yule Log, cookie boxes, Rum Cake, and the popular chocolate mint whipped cream cake. Orders can be made over the phone, and previews of their treats can be found on their Facebook page. 412-372-6700
Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop (4209 William Penn Hwy)
Madeleine Bakery & Bistro
Order Deadline: Thursday, December 20
The best way to see the holiday offerings from the popular Regent Square bakery Madeleine Bakery is to stop in and fill out an order form. The bakery has some unique holiday offerings, including brioche buns, nut tarts, cookies boxes, and more! The shop will be open on the 23rd, and from 8am-12pm on the 24th for pickup. It is also possible to order over the phone.
Madeleine Bakery & Bistro (609 S Trenton Ave)
Bethel Bakery
Order Deadline: Saturday, December 15
Bethel Bakery has everything you need for a delicious holiday season, including Grinch Heart Cookies, Christmas Wreaths cookies, and Anise cookies. The shop will be open for pickup on Sunday, December 23 from 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M., and Monday, December 7:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
View the catalogue online.
Bethel Bakery (5200 Brightwood Rd)
Potomac Bakery
Order Deadline: Friday, December 21 at 6:30 P.M.
Don’t miss out on the wonderful holiday treats baked at the classic South Hills bakery, Potomac Bakery. The shop is offering dinner rolls, yule logs, rum cakes, gingerbread men, and more! The full menu can be viewed online. The shop plans to be open on December 23 and 24 for pickups.
Potomac Bakery (Multiple Locations)
Prohibition Pastries
Order Deadline: Orders will be capped closer to the holidays
Grab some holiday treats with a kick from Prohibition Pastries! This boozy bakery uses locally-produced craft beverages in their baked goods. Instead of using Vanilla Extract (which is 35-40% alcohol), the bakery sources different gins, whiskeys, rums, and other alcoholic drinks to enhance the flavor of their treats. For the holidays, they will be offering sticky buns, buche de noel, and more!
Prohibition Pastries (7105 Reynolds St)
Schorr Family Bakery
Order Deadline:Wednesday, December 19
Stop by this Northside bakery to check out their collection of holiday cookie trays, assorted cookies, cakes pies, donuts, homemade chocolates, fruit cakes, and more! Orders can be placed in person, and over the phone.
Schorr Family Bakery (3912 Perrysville Ave)
Looking for more? Check out our list of 18 Small Bakeries Making Sweet Treats in Pittsburgh.
Where do you get your holiday cookies? Leave it in the comments below!
I was born n raised in the Burgh n come home @ least once a yr..Does anyone know where I can get a chiffon cheesecake? Used 2 b a bakery on Butler St (I lived on MainSt) I visited many bakeries last time I was home n couldn’t find 1. And NO Cheesecake Factory doesn’t have it..I spent a fortune there n none of them were THE cheesecake..help!
Oh Mary Ann, Four in my family worked at Guentert’s bakery. I read many blogs, comments and requests for the taste we “true” Lawrenceville residents miss. Half rye bread, chocolate jimmie pound cake, lincoln logs for Presidents’ Day, I could go on and on. After the Guentert/Ferrell family sold to Baker family all was lost.
Believe me I am one of nine and have traveled to find the right chocolate chip cookie that would come close to what I remeber. And don’t get my family started on Lady locks (filling) or their brownies. I wish I knew if Mr. Ferrell kept the recipes or sold them with the bakery. Good luck.
I’m a little late, sorry, but you might try Bethel
Bakery. Their cheesecake was a very light cheesecake., not the usually dense type. This might be what you’re looking for. I’d call them to ask about their cheesecake.