For over 50 years, Prantl’s Bakery has been a Pittsburgh institution. This family-owned business was founded in 1967 by Henry and Joyce Prantl, who retired 40 years later in 2007. The flagship location of the bakery has actually had a bakery in continuous operation for over 100 years. It’s a German-style bakery with a huge range of options, including their famous Burnt Almond Torte. Our Pittsburgh adoption agents think Prantl’s Bakery is the premier choice for baked goods, whether you’re looking for something for a special occasion or just looking to appease your sweet tooth.

Breakfast

Prantl’s has a large selection of breakfast pastries when you’re looking to treat yourself to a sweet treat to start your day. The menu includes:

  • Apple Strudels
  • Bear Claws
  • Butter Grahams
  • Butter Graham Maple Nut
  • Cinnamon Rolls
  • Croissants (chocolate or strawberry)
  • Danishes (almond, apricot, blueberry, cheese w/ icing, cherry, pineapple)
  • Pecan Rolls
  • Muffins (large & small, blueberry, bran, chocolate chip)
  • Scones (blueberry, cinnamon)
  • Sour Cream Pastries (apricot, raspberry)
  • Ultra Cinnamon Bun

Cakes and Tortes

While we find all pastries on the Prantl’s menu to be delectable, the famous bakery is best known for their cakes and tortes, including:

  • Burnt Almond Torte (custard, travel, chocolate)
  • Carrot Cake (whole cake or a slice)
  • Chocolate Sour Cream Cake
  • Chocolate Sour Cream Cake Bars
  • Cupcakes
  • Gems Baseball Cakes
  • Gobs Cakes (strawberry, toasted almond, white filling)
  • Half & Half Cake
  • Hamburger Half & Half Cake
  • Marble Cake
  • Red Velvet Cake Bar
  • Roses in the Snow Cake Bar
  • Strawberry Cloud Cake
  • Torte Cake
  • “Watermelon” Cake
  • White Chocolate Raspberry Cake & Cake Bar

Pies and Tarts

If you’re more of a pie person, Prantl’s also has plenty of pie options to suit your taste:

  • Apple Pie
  • Blueberry Pie
  • Caramel Apple Nut Pie
  • Cherry Pie
  • Lunch Pies (apple, blueberry, cherry, peach)
  • Peach & Berry Pie
  • Peach Pie
  • Pumpkin Pie

Coffee Cakes

Like with their tortes, Prantl’s has a reputation for making some of the best coffee cakes in the Pittsburgh area:

  • Almond
  • Beehive
  • Cherry
  • Chewy Pecan
  • Cinnamon Raspberry Crumb
  • Dutch Apple
  • Maple Nut
  • Meltaway
  • Raspberry Almond
  • Strawberry Cheese Pull-Apart

Junior Pastries

If you’re just looking for some smaller sweet snacks and don’t want to buy a whole cake or pie, then the junior pastries section is what you’re looking for:

  • Cheese Cups (cherry, pineapple)
  • Chocolate Sour Cream Cups
  • Cookie-Pastry Tray Super Deluxe (93 pieces)
  • Cookies and Cream Cups
  • Jr. Pastry Tray (3 dozen)
  • Lady Locks (junior or large)
  • Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  • Pecan Tassie
  • Petit Fours – assorted
  • Red Velvet Cups
  • Toasted Almond Cups
  • Toffee Cups
  • White Chocolate Raspberry Cups