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| - I've found that many bakeries in Pittsburgh tend to have a good selection of cakes, pies, cookies, pastries, etc. but don't have a good handle on whole grain, crusty/rustic breads. Allegro Hearth fills that void with a well-balanced daily selection of farmer's bread, rye, whole wheat, honey wheat, and breads with raisins and nuts or olives, and baguettes. These are well baked loaves, and the quality and simplicity of ingredients comes through well. You aren't going to get super soft, dough-conditioned "fake" bread here. Good job Allegro.
As far as the sweets go, it's more of a mixed bag. The rugelach are very good, as is the apple pie (excellent, buttery crust). However, the cupcakes and eclairs that I've tried aren't on the same level.
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