Unearthing Pennsylvania’s Top Bakeries

When we’re craving for delicious baked goods, only the best bakeries in Pennsylvania will do. We asked our readers to share their top picks, and the results are in! Discover a baker’s dozen of the most popular options, complete with what to order and why they’re so loved.

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Favorite Picks Across the State

Here are some of the most beloved bakeries in Pennsylvania, as recommended by our readers:

Sanitary Bakery, Nanticoke

Recommended treat: Pineapple Cake. “Simply the BEST! The prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality!” – Megan T.

Achenbach’s Pastry Inc, Leola

Recommended treat: Peanut Butter Long Johns. “Best long johns in Lancaster and most likely the world.” – Abby R.

Getty’s Pastries, Gettysburg

Recommended treat: Raisin Twist. “Transports you right back to childhood at Grandma’s.” – Bethany C.

High Street Bread Company, Philadelphia

Recommended treat: Rosemary Peppercorn Sourdough. “The only place that I get my sourdough from. PERIOD.” – Nic N.

Photo courtesy of Oakmont Bakery

Oakmont Bakery, Oakmont

Recommended treat: Oakmonter Dolce. “Oakmont Bakery is the holy grail of bakeries.” – Lori J.

Vegan Treats, Bethlehem

Recommended treat: Carrot Cake. “Vegan Treats has some of the best pastries and treats in the area.” – Daniel S.

La Gourmandine Bakery, Pittsburgh

Recommended treat: Gourmandise. “One of the best French bakeries I’ve been to in my lifetime.” – Kaylie W.

La Gourmandine Bakery, Millvale

Recommended treat: Macarons. “This is no doubt my favorite bakery in Pittsburgh, period.” – Phil H.

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Pastries A-La-Carte, Pittsburgh

Recommended treat: Chocolate Buttercream Cake. “The cake itself is always moist and flavorful, and the buttercream icing is the perfect finishing touch.” – Brendon S.

Oram’s Donut Shop, Beaver Falls

Recommended treat: Cinnamon Roll. “The cinnamon rolls at Oram’s are worth a trip from anywhere.” – George G.

L’Auberge Bakery, Birchrunville

Recommended treat: Almond Croissant. “This place is magic! The pastries are not too sweet. They remind me of the pastries in France with focus on artistry, craft, and flavor vs inundation of sugar.” – Allison B.

Stock’s Bakery, Philadelphia

Recommended treat: Pound Cake. “Stock’s Bakery is a family tradition, a legendary Port Richmond neighborhood bakery that has earned a place in pound cake history.” – Gina Marie S.

Photo courtesy of The Farm Bakery and Events

The Farm Bakery and Events, Quakertown

Recommended treat: Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie. “I cannot say enough good things about the Farm Bakery! Guests could not stop telling us how delicious the desserts were.” – Emily M.

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