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American
Fast food
Take-out
Bakery
Plant-based bakery & deli making both sweet and savory foods. For example, you'll find everything from baguettes and loaves to danishes and cookies, to focaccia and tofu sandwiches. Est. 2020. Only serves sandwiches until 2:00pm. Open Tue-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-4:00pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.
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2034 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15217
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39 Reviews
First Review by ecoRDN
recycledstar
Points +287
Get one of everything! - Edit
Allegro is top quality. Everything, and I mean everything, is delicious!
Read moreAs an out of town visitor, this is one of the places you will lament not being in your own city.
Try the breakfast sandwich and an assortment of bakery items if you don’t know where to start.
Just note: this is not dine-in. There’s a park up the street where you can sit outside on a nice day.
Pros: Sandwiches , Cinnamon rolls, Baked goods
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Out-of-Step-Vegan
Points +35
An absolute gem. - Edit
My wife and I live in California and make a few trips a year to Pittsburgh to visit friends and family. Any time we are in town, making the drive to Allegro is a definite must. I can’t say we have ever had anything from Allegro we didn’t love (and felt the same way when their sister restaurant B52s was around). Our go-to’s are the seitan melt, breakfast sandwich, apple galette, cinnamon rolls, rugelach, cookies…honestly, you name it, it’s probably great. I seriously can’t recommend Allegro enough. One of the best vegan spots I’ve ever been to.
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FrogSoda
Points +452
Superb little Bakery/Cafe - Edit
If you’re ever in Pittsburgh make sure you visit this amazing little cafe! The food is awesome—we ordered a Seitan Melt and Mushroom Melt on Sourdough bread and they were both so delicious! The flavors were really good and the portions are huge! You could probably share one sandwich with another person. We didn’t get any of their baked goods but everything looked really tasty. The only downside is that there’s zero seating and we didn’t know so we had to eat in our car. The food comes wrapped in foil and it can get messy! Still, this place was a 10/10!
Read morePros: Friendly staff , Nice variety of sweet and savory foods
Cons: No seating whatsoever , Metered street parking only , Long wait time when they’re busy
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Raychel
Points +661
Love love love - Edit
We were in town during Purim and had preordered hamantaschen from Allegro and it was incredible. We also tried some sandwiches off the menu that was so good. This is a place you have to try!
Read morePros: Vegan
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heatherVVCS
Points +129
Fresh & Authentic - Edit
What a gem of a find in Pittsburgh! From ULTRA FRESH croissants, chocolate croissants, raspberry and chocolate rugelach, blueberry danish, tofu sandwich on homemade sourdough, a reuben-esque recreation and a breakfast sandwich with inhouse chickpea tofu slices and homemade sausage. Happy, friendly, welcoming staff with smiles to greet you and the fresh bread aromas fill the entry. Beautiful Eastern European neighborhood just a stone's throw (or drive as you may) from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh. Go early to ensure they don't sell out of your favorites!
Read morePros: Fresh, Quality ingredients, Delicious
Cons: Parking
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greenlily
Points +108
Best cinnamon roll ever - Edit
So so so good. The cinnamon roll is to die for, best I’ve ever had. I’ve heard high praise for the sandwiches and can’t wait to try them. I wasn’t blown away by the chocolate chip cookie but the chocolate itself was fantastic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-19
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2036
Would be dangerous if I lived nearby - Edit
Lovely little bakery with lots of nice options; enjoyed their sweet baked goods more than their savory, but didn’t get a chance to try their sandwiches (which I will next time!)
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3008
Absolutely Fantastic!!! - Edit
It’s everything you could dream of in a vegan bakery - including sandwiches featuring house-made cheeses and seitan! Incredible place. Go!!!
Read morePros: 100% vegan , Pastries, cookies, bread, sandwiches , Absolutely delicious
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kaleyjoseph
Points +48
Unmatched - Edit
Allegro’s breakfast sandwich is fantastic. I am honestly not crazy about some of their pastries, but the coffee cake is unbeatable. Best coffee cake I’ve ever had
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PaulRohrer
Points +33
A must-stop in Pittsburgh - Edit
I stopped here a few years back and had their pastries. They were delicious, by the way - but I was never able to come for a proper lunch. I hear recommendations for them often, but don’t often make the journey to Squirrel Hill from where I live in the South Hills. Today, the stars aligned and my schedule allowed me to come in and try a sandwich.
Read moreI ordered the seitan melt, and it. Was. Life-changing. Quite frankly, I’m not sure how their grassroots, word-of-mouth notoriety is even possible, because once you bite into one of these sandwiches, you will be too busy stuffing it into your mouth as quickly as your body will allow you to chew. In my eyes, this is a sandwich anyone would love, whether they are vegan, vegetarian, or omni.
There are a lot of cuisines that are easy to adapt when you give up animals: Thai, Indian, and Mexican are all easy enough to veganize with delicious results. One thing that is difficult to find: A good, old-fashioned sandwich. I’m so happy I gave Allegro a try, and will absolutely be back to try other items on their menu.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-18
Pros: Lots of options, both sweet and savory, A cold case with condiments and vegan cheese, Wonderful staff and a welcoming atmosphere
Cons: Although portions are generous, it’s a bit pricey, Selfishly, I wish they had a south hills location, Wait time(but worth the wait)
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vegansupperheros
Points +101
Great bakery and sandwiches - Edit
They make fantastic baked goods and sandwiches from scratch. The owner and staff out knowledgeable and friendly.
Read morePros: Great food , Friendly staff, Made from scratch
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ScottCline
Points +3232
Breakfast sandwich was yummy! - Edit
Loved the breakfast sandwich! The pickles made it super yummy! Loved the baked goods too.
Read morePros: Vegan , Fresh, Friendly staff
Cons: No dine-in
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ponchoswindow
Points +730
First time, not my last time. - Edit
BUSY. No where to sit, barely anywhere to stand even. Got some little deli fridge items like hummus and cashew cheese, as well as a breakfast sandwich that kicked ass. Delightful and friendly staff.
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amanda196
Points +580
So many options! - Edit
Had some great sandwiches (seitan melt and breakfast at sandwich) at allegro bakery and was surprised at how filling they were! I wanted to try all the breads and baked goods, would go back if in Pittsburgh again. Also really enjoyed the chocolate chip tahini pistachio cookie, thick crunchy cookie with just enough chew. Best vegan cookie we tried in Pittsburg so far.
Read morePros: Many options, Good tasting food
Cons: Expensive
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TracyWeb
Points +743
All vegan bakery - Edit
I was impressed with all of the delicious offerings at Allegro! It was hard to decide what to get because everything looked so good! Loved the breakfast sandwich, croissants and cinnamon rolls.
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gavinislame
Points +120
Frequent breakfast - Edit
Allegro Hearth is so good I end up there at least a few times a month. The pastries are to die for, their breakfast sandwiches slap, their soups are great, everything they offer has been truly incredible. This place really proves that pastries can be made fully vegan without any loss of flavor, and arguably better than non vegan versions.
Read moreAlso do yourself a favor and try the cinnamon bun.
Pros: Everything
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KathyMullen
Points +88
Everything is amazing!! - Edit
I had the seitan melt and it was the best sandwich I've ever had. I've been a vegan for 37 years. I'm originally from Pittsburgh area and I can't wait to go back again when I visit in a few weeks. Everything about the sandwich was perfect, the shears, the vegan cheese, the seitan was the best I've ever had as well, the pickles. The cinnamon roll was fabulous. It was so big, it took me all day to eat and I shared bites with family.The lamination in the roll and in the blueberry danish was unbelievable. The cinnamon roll was caramelized on the bottom which made it even dreamier. I also had a chocolate chunk cookie that was amazing.
Read morePros: Seitan, Bread, Cinnamon roll
Cons: It was perfect. I can't wait to go back.
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CourtneyBublitz
Points +142
Delicious & Welcoming - Edit
I stopped here twice on my weekend trip to pgh and I am so glad that I did. The staff is so friendly and the food is just delicious. The staff recommends arriving early (they open at 8am) and/or placing your order online when they open so that you can reserve the best baked goods, since they sell out quickly on the weekends. I loved everything I tried (chocolate cake, cinnamon roll, chocolate filled cruffin, and the raspberry danish) and I can’t wait to go back!
Read morePros: All vegan, Friendly staff, Inviting atmosphere
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KelVonskratchmann
Points +86
Open, but no food unless you are buying a loaf. - Edit
Stops serving sandwiches at 2pm
Read moreCons: Stops serving most food at 2pm.
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BettySlutsky
Points +883
No seating, but otherwise nice - Edit
I thought it was a restaurant since I saw they have salads and sandwiches, but alas. Still, the staff were very kind and I went away with a lovely salad, generous on the avocado.
Read moreCons: No seating
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grubbin
Points +116
yum - Edit
got a sandwich and a loaf of bread super good but wish sandwiches were available for order for a longer time during the day
Read morePros: all vegan
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aRandomGuyDudeFellow
Points +110
Love this Bakery - Edit
So happy to find a fully vegan bakery that has everything you’d expect to find in a bakery. The bread here is great, and I always get some of their hummus or cashew cheese to have with it. The sandwiches are also delicious, and some of them have good amounts of protein too (seitan melt or tofu).
Read moreThe pastries are also amazing. Even my girlfriend’s non-vegan family loved the cinnamon rolls here, and always asks me to grab one (or many) if I’m heading to Allegro.
Great bakery, so glad they switched to fully vegan!
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Benfell
Points +111
Much longer hours needed - Edit
Pittsburgh is not an easy place to be vegan. In general, I would describe the food culture here as vegan-hostile and while a few, not many, but a few places offer vegan options, there are very, very few fully vegan restaurants left. Allegro Hearth is one.
Read moreThe owner of Allegro Hearth also owned--and closed--the spectacular B-52 restaurant in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. And this place is by no means a substitute. It's primarily a bakery with an extremely limited offering if you're looking for a meal.
It shouldn't be too much to ask for lunch at 3:00 in the afternoon. But they cut off sandwich orders at 2:00 pm, despite apparently having pickup available until 4:00 pm. Why? They just do. It feels cruel.
Pros: great food
Cons: far too limited hours, take out only, limited options
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guitargabe
Points +533
I would kill for these pastries in my city - Edit
We’re in town to see a musical, and I was so charmed to find that not only is this a vegan bakery/deli but, as it seems by the addition of rugelach and hamentaschen, a vegan *Jewish* bakery/deli. The rugelach was some of the best I’ve ever had, and the pain au chocolat (I’m being pedantic, in the US it’s a chocolate croissant) was amazing. Their breakfast sandwich was also to die for. I would eat here so often if I didn’t live 6 hours away.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-18
Pros: Great pastries, Great breakfast sandwich
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jozieelynn
Points +24
The best vegan spot in pgh - Edit
If you love bakery items this place is it!
Read morePlus they have amazing sandwiches and soups 🔥
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NikkiStitch
Points +225
All around amazing! - Edit
Went for sandwiches, left with those and many delicious baked goods, both were so good! The shredded seitan was one of the best sandwiches I think I’ve ever had. Be sure to try a danish. Pittsburgh is lucky to have Allegro. Thank you to the lovely staff!
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froessc
Points +995
Bakery plus - Edit
This is a nice bakery with an assortment of lunch items.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Take out was easy
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