Indulge in everything they have to offer. Trust me, you will not regret the calories! It may be considered sinful indulging, but with heavenly treats that are calorie worthy. There are no better cakes in the Pittsburgh area than at Minervas. Their Burnt Almond Torte outshines overrated Prantles by miles.
The donuts are fabulous. In fact they have the BEST donut I have ever been blessed to consume. We call it the hamburger donute because it looks like a bun filled with the most delicious light cream ever! Then it is assaulted with powdered sugar to make a treat so decadent you will feel guilty because you know you will want another! Their pastries and breads are excellent too. You really can't go wrong with anything you pick.
Minerva's understand that you don't mess with the recipe for success. They are in the same location for years and stick with the recipes that work. They do not mass produce or expand their business to feed the masses. They keep it simple and don't try to reinvent the wheel, just keep it rolling like the people that keep coming back through their doors. Do come early or order your favorites for pick up, because they do sell out of their selections made fresh daily.