The Butterwood Bake Consortium
5222 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a restored Victorian home in Pittsburgh, this cafe merges moody dark academia aesthetics with exceptionally crafted pastries that feel more like edible art than standard cafe fare—think floral-adorned cakes and elevated sweet treats that clearly reflect serious recipe development and care. The late-opening hours and generous seating make it an ideal gathering spot for lingering conversations over specialty espresso drinks and house-made desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
What a cozy amazing cafe! Such tasty sweet treats. Not just your normal sugary affair but elevated with unique flavor and texture. You can tell a lot of time and love went into crafting those recipes. They should be proud. Such a comfy inviting atmosphere too. A great place to…
✨ Okay, listen… The Butterwood Bake Consortium is pure magic. I walked in the first weekend of November in Pittsburgh, and it was like stepping into a late-night pastry wonderland where every cake, pie, torte, and delicate pastry is screaming your name—and yes, they deliver.…
This is one of the most beautiful bakeries in the world. The cakes are all beautifully decorated and taste just as wonderful as they look! The bakery itself is an old compelan home with ample seating. Great place to come hang out, bring a date, spot worth a book, or bring the…
Although the service was lovely and helpful, and the atmosphere is charming but a tad dark, I was not impressed with the desserts we tried. The chocolate chip cookie sandwich with peanut butter buttercream was our favorite but not a stand out from what you might get at other…
A beautiful, dark academia vibe-y cake shop! The decor was so lovely. I liked that the cakes had floral accents on them and that they sell vibrant dried bouquets of flowers too. Cake-wise, they make great desserts. The raspberry hibiscus one was a dream. The soft cake, the dried…
Crema Reviews
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