Visiting Central Lawrenceville or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Pittsburgh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a bakery to a brewery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central Lawrenceville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. La Gourmandine Bakery & Pastry Shop
Topping the list is La Gourmandine Bakery & Pastry Shop. Located at 4605 Butler St., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 388 reviews on Yelp. It has three other outposts in the city.
This family-owned bakery, whose owners are natives of France, has been in business since 2010. La Gourmandine has an impressive selection of breads, pastries and cakes, and it also serves savory quiches, sandwiches and focaccia topped with mozzarella and Parmesan.
2. Banh Mi & Ti
Next up is cafe and Vietnamese spot Banh Mi & Ti, which is serving bubble tea, sandwiches and more at 4502 Butler St. With 4.5 stars out of 205 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
This casual eatery is owned and operated by Vietnamese natives and sisters Kellie and Tuyen Truong, per Next Pittsburgh. It offers a variety of vegan and traditional bánh mì sandwiches, like the Viet Special consisting of ham, pâté, pork roll, head cheese and homemade mayo.
3. Geppetto Cafe
Creperie and breakfast spot Geppetto Cafe is another top choice. Yelpers give the daytime eatery, located at 4121 Butler St., 4.5 stars out of 151 reviews.
Both sweet and savory crepes are on offer, such as the Eiffel with brie cheese, walnuts and maple syrup; the Merry Berry with seasonal fruit and Nutella; and the Cookie Monster with cookie butter, strawberries and chocolate crumbles.
Savory options include the Italian Job with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach and pesto and the Bonjour stuffed with scrambled eggs and brie cheese and topped with bacon and maple syrup. Paninis, French toast, salads and coffee are also on offer.
4. Roundabout Brewery
Roundabout Brewery is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 94 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4901 Butler St. to see for yourself.
Established in 2013, the craft brewery switches up its beer list every few weeks. Recent selections include the Trompe le Monde, a Belgian golden ale with local honey and coriander; the Summer Stout with a dark malt flavor and a light body; and the hoppy Pacific Ring IPA featuring Nelson Sauvin. Here's the menu.
