Best Bakeries in Pittsburgh

A wedding cake is a work of art that will cost a pretty penny so brides should be very selective when hiring a baker.

Because many want an elaborately designed wedding cake, brides will want to make sure to hire someone that is experienced, professional, dependable, talented, and artistic.

To take the stress out of researching hundreds of wedding vendors, here is a list of the best bakeries in Pittsburgh that can make a bride's wedding cake dream come true.

Tamra Barr-Linkesh, owner of "Cakes by Tammy" prides herself in owning a "smaller" bakery which allows her to spend extra attention on each one of her wedding cakes.

With 16 years of baking and decorating experience under her belt, Tammy's love for her field shines through every one of her creations.

Voted "The Knot Best of Weddings 2007 and 2008 Pick" as well as being recognized as one of the top local wedding professionals by "Wedding Wire.com" has earned "Cakes by Tammy" the "Bride's Choice Award" two years in a row, proving it to be one of the best bakeries in Pittsburgh.

Detailed, creative, easy to work with, and fabulous, are words customers have used to describe their experience with "Cakes by Tammy," which offers over 100 designs to choose from and a variety of flavors and fillings, making it a favorite of brides to be.

"Cakes by Tammy" is located in the Pittsburgh area and can be visited on line at www.cakesbytammy.com.

Located at 3360 Library Road, "Signature Desserts" was voted "The Knot Best of Weddings 2008/2009 Pick," and is a favorite of brides making it one of the best bakeries in Pittsburgh.

Every wedding cake created by "Signature Desserts" is made to order, guaranteeing freshness of every item. By offering a variety of styles, sizes, and designs, brides will find the cake of their dreams to showcase on their special day.

In addition to wedding cakes, "Signature Desserts" is known for creating delicious masterpieces such as cheesecake, miniature pastries, brownies, and specialty cakes, including birthday, anniversary, graduation, and so much more.

To learn more about "Signature Desserts" log on to www.signaturedesserts.com.

"When taste matters," brides should visit "Jean-Marc Chatellier's Bakery." Conveniently situated only 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh at 213 North Avenue, "Jean-Marc Chatellier's Bakery" has been given rave reviews by not only brides to be but from the metropolitan community as a whole.

Selected by "Pittsburgh Magazine" as "The Best French Encounter" as well as being referred to as "a bakery to die for" from "Penultimate Dessert," "Jean-Marc Chatellier's Bakery" has been serving brides and the community since 1992.

By using fresh, never frozen ingredients that are 100% pure, and made from scratch, "Jean-Marc Chatellier's Bakery" wedding cakes will satisfy the most discriminating taste.

In addition to wedding cakes, "Jean-Marc Chatellier's Bakery" is known for their decadent pastries, pies, truffles, and breads, including birthday, holiday, and other special occasion items.

To learn more about "Jean-Marc Chatellier's Bakery" log on to www.jeanmarcchatellier.com.

The majority of wedding guests will not leave the reception until they have a piece of cake so selecting an experienced, talented, and professional baker is essential.

By visiting any one of these establishments, brides will discover why they are the best bakeries in Pittsburgh.