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Gaby Et Jules

5837 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217
  • (412) 682-1966
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  • Steven P.

    When I stepped into the store, I was pretty excited because the desserts looked amazing. However, in a city where competition of baked goods is pretty hardcore, I felt that Gaby Et Jules under-performed. Not to mention, it was expensive. Macarons: My opinion of a good macaron, although may well be misplaced, is good texture and pronounced, vibrant flavors. While they had good texture, I felt the flavor was pretty bland. I enjoy floral flavors and hoped to smell and taste the rose, earl grey, etc. Instead, I felt like I just had a plain, sweet macaron with maybe an afterthought of flavor. If I have to sit in my seat, squinting my already tiny eyes, focusing on the flavor, that's not a good macaron in my opinion. Nonetheless, they were okay macarons and if it were just for these, the place would've gotten a 3 stars. French Baguette: I was extremely unimpressed with the baguette. While my girlfriend and I were getting the macarons for our expensive study break, the person working there spoke on about how they imported the flour from France and so on. In all honesty, they were kinda pushy with trying to get you to buy more than what you intend to buy. Anywho, I caved in because... bread... those seductive carbs. Begin my rant here: doesn't matter where your flour is from, it's not like American flour is inferior. "Yay! Let's all hate on American stuff" - every hipster ever. It's about the protein content, how well it's processed, and baking techniques (requiring experience and patience). TONS of bakeries in Pittsburgh use "American flour" and make amazing bread. Please don't use "we use French flour" as a selling point if the technique and final product is extremely tough, tears at the roof of your mouth, and interior is deflated and dry. End rant. Overall, lesson learned. I went here because it was close to where I was working and hours were open late. Next time, I will plan ahead and drive to my favorite bakeries further out.

    (2)

  • Steve K.

    Very tasty desserts. As in you'll want to go back every day. Until you realize how much that would strain your bank account (and the waistline of your pants). Seriously good stuff though. I had a bar of chocolate mousse coated in dark chocolate. And wished I could eat many, many more.

    (4)

  • Jeanne L.

    Beautiful store, impeccably clean and service is warm and accommodating (over the phone and also in person). Gaby Et Jules' macarons are delicious and perfectly shaped; shows true talent by the chef I think. I tried: coffee earl grey lemon lavendar rose pistacio Fillings are very delicious, and they're pretty sweet so while they're expensive, as dessert you probably would only have 2 max at a time (I think at least). Would be great with an indulgent tea with the girls. Best eaten same day I think, but you can refrigerate as they say and let it come back to room temp before you eat. It's not quite as snappy/crispy the next day, but it's not a big deal.

    (5)

  • Kent K.

    The first time I had macarons was at Ladurée in New York. I didn't know what to expect. Here in my hand was a beautiful cookie that I could eat in two bites, and I paid 2.50 for it. Five bites later, I was amazed. It had a crisp and fragile outer shell. Then soft and chewy with some kind of filling. I was surprised more by the texture than the taste. Since then, I have eaten macarons as often as possible. So what I'm getting to is that Gaby Et Jule makes the most fantabulous macarons I have tried yet. I got Rose, Pistachio, Peach Violet, Lemon, Lavender and Earl Grey. The Peach Violet was my favorite. They were bursting with flavor, and yet not too sweet. And this is coming from a person who can hardly eat anything with sugar in it without calling it too sweet. And they Nailed the texture. It was perfect. Pro tip: (I'm not a macaron eating pro, I just like to act like I am.) To get the right texture, eat 'em chilled. We got our box of 6, and then walked around in the smoldering remains of Squirrel Hill for only a brief moment before trying them. Still delightful but slightly soggy. The rest were consumed after being in an air conditioned car for awhile. That's when they were perfect. There were other pastries sitting on the marble countertops. At least I think they were pastries. They looked like they were made of ceramic, or plastic, or Crisco. Looked like some kind of art display sitting on the marble countertop. So I was afraid to eat any of those because you know what they say, "You are what you eat." (Don't they say that?) I was afraid if I ate one of those, some art shaped cocoon would suddenly be spun about me and I would be whisked away and hung on a wall. I actually wanted to eat everything. Ya, I think I should go back and eat some of those other pastries.

    (5)

  • Katherine Z.

    My favorite macaron place in Pittsburgh. Perfectly crafted, these macarons are my family's go-to treat for birthdays and festivities. It's also located in a beautiful area in Squirrel Hill; great place to stroll around in warmer weather. Also, their other pastries are delicious. I mainly go because I love the macaron displays where they stack the pastries into a tower.

    (5)

  • Lizette R.

    Before I left Pittsburgh I wanted to try some desserts. This place is located inside a market. The attendant is super nice, she has a slight accent but it's understandable. She gives great recommendations and is friendly. There is a sitting area in the market! Try the salted caramel macaron! Yummy!!!

    (5)

  • Yuan C.

    3 words: BEST MACARONS EVER!!! I came here on my recent visit to Pittsburgh and picked up a small box of 6 macarons ($13). They were worth every penny!! I picked the unique flavors because YOLO. The white chocolate basil was freakin bomb dot com! It had a rich chocolate flavor that was balanced perfectly by the hint of basil :) the rose and nougatine were also amazing! Just check this place out, you won't regret it! :)

    (5)

  • Ashley H.

    French pastries just make one feel extra fancy, right? Biting into a macarons with flavors such as salted caramel, raspberry, lemon, and earl gray while eyes closed makes you feel like you've been transported to the streets of Paris. When you open your eyes, you're slightly disappointed, but can indulge in another treat. Walking in, I'll be honest - I expected more... after all this is a French pastry shop. The decor was a bit minimal, but the color of the macarons brightened things up. I stopped in to grab dessert for myself and friends. There was an assortment of pastries in front of me. I asked for their preferences - the raspberry and lemon tarts were recommended. How could I say no? Along with the tarts, I took home 6 macarons. The price was $27 - a bit high if I do say so. When it came time to sample the tarts, a creamy vanilla custard was topped with fresh raspberries. It wasn't overly sweet, but bright yet creamy. Simply delicious. Unfortunately the lemon tart was less desirable. If I wanted something that tart, I would have bit straight into a lemon. Though topped with meringue, it didn't have enough sweet or creamy to counteract that lemon flavor. Perhaps I'll stop in again for macarons or another delicacy. I'll partake in anything... but lemon.

    (3)

  • Kimberly T.

    OMGoodness!!! How did I not know this place existed??? It is Macaron heaven!!! SO many flavors to choose from. And that's just the beginning! They have so many petite works of art that are edible. They also have croissants and breads. I'm drooling over every bit of it. It is all beautiful to look at and tastes amazing.

    (5)

  • Teejay B.

    This place is a pastry wonderland! I was so overwhelmed by the colors and flavor combinations of the macarons. They were beautifully displayed in the window and behind the counter. It was all just so appealing to the eye...but that's not why you're reading my review. You want to know about the taste! Well, I'll tell you... This was my first time indulging in a macaron. I had read about this place from a girl I follow on Instagram who said, and I quote, "Best macarons in Pittsburgh!" Since we were headed out that way, I had to try some! Obviously, being that it was my first macaron experience, I have nothing to compare these beauties to. However, I can say with absolute certainty that they were delicious! There were so many wonderful flavors to choose from! Chocolate, vanilla bean, raspberry, lemon, earl grey, salted caramel....rest assured, I tried them all. I knew walking in here that I was in trouble. I was right, I ate all six in a day and a half. I am not ashamed...

    (5)

  • Derek R.

    Yes, the desserts are incredible and the quality is spot on. The selection is a bit limited, from what i see. The downside is the prices are right up there with a bakery in New York or San Francisco. This is Pittsburgh....i am not sure a place like this will last here. Good luck

    (4)

  • Leslie H.

    If you want to impress the heck out of people next time you get invited to dinner, bring a box of little Gaby et Jules pastries for dessert. Every time the box gets opened, people stand around and go, "Ooh! Pretty!" They are simply the most beautiful-looking and artful pastries in town (the Yelp photos say it all), and they're obviously delicious to boot. I mean, plan on paying at least $5 a piece, but it's well worth it. The citrus-y desserts (my personal favorite type on the planet; who needs chocolate?) were fantastic-- the lemon tartlette and le sensation are the best; not to tart/sour or too sweet. The L'opera (coffee-flavored French buttercream + almond cake + chocolate ganache) is also quite special. Macarons-- their specialty item-- are just not my thing, so I can't really comment on those. Why eat dry cookies and pasty meringue when you can eat a lovely pastry instead? I just don't get it. I am biased. That being said, many of my friends rave about the macarons at Gaby et Jules.

    (4)

  • Jen L.

    Overall, this place is very good and I will definitely return to try more. The store is beautiful and clean, and the pastries behind the case all look amazing! They have a huge variety of different flavored macaroons, and the staff is incredibly friendly and ready to help answer any questions you might have. I came here to pick up a pastry to surprise my fiance, but of course I couldn't leave without at least trying the macaroons. They're on the pricey side, so I decided to try three: lavender, raspberry, and almond. The lavender macaroon was very good. The flavor was okay but the macaroon itself was perfect. The inside was soft and creamy. The outside had a nice bite. My favorite, the almond one, was also perfect and the flavor was wonderful. The raspberry one missed the mark on consistency. It was sort of chewy and sticky, which isn't ideal for a macaroon. Hopefully this is an anomaly because the other macaroons were delicious. As for the pastries, they were great. Not the best pastries I've had, but great nevertheless. My fiance's chocolate one was definitely a hit. I had the L'Opera one and the coffee flavor in the pastry was outstanding. Definitely worth stopping in and trying a few flavors. I know I'll be back for the raspberry pastry over cream filling -- It was difficult NOT to buy it this time around!

    (4)

  • Chelsey B.

    I've had many macarons, including ones from famous bakeries in San Francisco and New York. I can honestly say that Gaby Et Jules makes wonderful macarons and pastries, and I am so excited they are in my neighborhood! I love supporting local businesses that put their heart and soul into their products, and this place does just that. Every pastry is meticulously crafted, and beautiful to look at. There were many samples when I stopped in, and everything was delicious. I got 6 macarons, and loved each one. Will definitely return, and bring my French friends when they are in town.

    (5)

  • Mark L.

    Nice little shop in Squirrel Hill. The macarons here are really good quality. Nice texture and good amount of flavor. They had a decent selection of flavors as well. I had the pistachio, almond, earl grey, strawberry, mango, and poppy. The flavors were were really pronounced, unlike a lot of other macarons I've had elsewhere where they don't really taste like anything. My favorites were the pistachio and almond. My least favorite were the earl grey (flavor was accurate, just not big on tea) and poppy (tasted like the jelly out of a jelly donut... ick). One thing though is that these are really pricy. Probably the most expensive macarons I've had yet, but they were worth it for the most part. Also, the amount of reviews calling these things macaroons makes my head hurt. There is a difference between macaroons and macarons, people.

    (4)

  • Anne C.

    French baked goods is a special vice of mine. So anything after this will be biased. These little overpriced french cookies are just delightful. Several different flavors which may or may not be worth trying. I've experimented with their white chocolate basil and earl grey and I have to say they weren't bad. Will come again. and again. and again....

    (4)

  • Michelle N.

    Yummy macarons!!! We tried... White chocolate basil x2: VERY basil, caught me off guard Le Pittsburgh x2: this is just whatever to me, I didn't really care for it Raspberry: delicious Rose: good Pistachio Earl grey tea: tastes like fruity pebbles at first, it's good and I see it being a favorite, but I personally don't care for it Salted caramel: sooooo good. My fave flavor!!! Nougatine: an almond-y, creamier version of salted caramel. A touch sweeter than the salted caramel. Lemon: my second fave!! Glad the girl working told me to try it Coffee Ahh I loved reading the story on how gaby et juls came to be (there's a newspaper article on the wall that made me curious, so I checked out their website). Yummy macarons and friendly service. I can't wait to come back!!

    (5)

  • Katie W.

    I finally got to try this place out today and I couldn't be happier! The atmosphere of the store in general is very clean and pretty with all the colors of the pastries and macarons. We got a box of 12 macarons and they're already half gone. I have a weakness for pretty packaging and food and I got just that. I can't wait until my next visit!

    (5)

  • Serena T.

    I tried 6 macaroon flavors and I'll try to remember them all - Lavender, Violet, Pistachio, White Chocolate Basil, Earl Grey and Rose. Out of those, I enjoyed the Pistachio and Earl Grey the most. I've had macroons from Laduree and I can't even compare the two - Laduree is on a completely other (heavenly) level from most of the macroons I've ever tasted. The ones from Gaby Et Jules were ok, a bit too creamy in the middle for my taste and I didn't always feel that the flavors were true to taste. For example, I've had amazingly good Rose macaroons before but if I hadn't rememberd I ordered a Rose macroon I would have never guessed that the flavor was Rose. Same with many of the other flavors including Lavender and Violet. I wasn't a huge fan of the White Chocolate Basil but I thought the Pistachio and Earl Grey were 4 star worthy. 6 macrooons will set you back $13.00 - which is on par with other high end pastry places.

    (3)

  • C C.

    As soon as my mom and I walked in, we were greeted by a cheery "Bonjour!" The shop is clean and bright. We were overwhelmed by the number of different pastries and had trouble choosng just one to share (we'd just had a very filling dinner). One of the girls behind the counter was extremely patient and helpful as we tried to choose. We ended up with Le croustillant aux 3 chocolats and enjoyed it a lot! The chocolate was rich and delicious, and the presentation was great. The outdoor seating was a great place to enjoy dessert on a warm evening. Unfortunately, the price here is not something a college student can afford daily, but I'll definitely remember this place for a treat in the future.

    (4)

  • Mo D.

    I tried the Lemon Tart and the Pear Cheesecake.All I have to day for both is, it was dangerously delicious and taste like your eating pastry from a true chef! the crumb bottom of both was crumby enough, the tart had just the right amount of tart and the cheesecake was nothing but creamy awesomeness. This place is pricey but I PROMISE, you will not regret trying any of the pastries. I also had some Macarons and although the texture was executed well, the flavors missed the mark as they were very faint. Macaron flavors I tried: Raspberry Pistachio Almond Poopy Nougatine Passion fruit White Basil Pineapple Raspberry and Pineapple were the only flavors I could taste (slightly). Service was service. Young lady serving us looked snobbish and as if she needed a Pepsi to wake her up (I hate soda/Pepsi by the way)

    (4)

  • Jessica D.

    They apparently listen to the "people" cause when I went yesterday, the macarons are $2.25 a piece, 7 for $15. I would agree though that they are not as tasty as they are beautiful. They are perfectly crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside. Some flavors were very strong (which I mean in a good way - lemon for instance), some were pretty weak and I couldn't really tell what I was eating (raspberry which was a big shock. J said the vanilla was too sweet as well. I would likely return to taste the pastries which were beautiful to behold. I just hope that they pack a bit more taste then the other beautifully done macarons.

    (3)

  • Katy R.

    So good, it should be illegal! The macaroons are DELICIOUS!! I recently came here for the 1st time to buy some treats for my Valentine and I was super impressed!! All of the macaroons had such intense and delicious flavors!! We loved them so much that I returned a few days later to get more! Can't wait to go back again! I also love how cute the store is and that they speak French! This place is a "must-try" for sure! Love!

    (5)

  • Kate M.

    Really enjoyed my experience here today. I've had macarons from all over the world and these were some of the best! The employee who helped me (unfortunately I didn't catch her name) was lovely. Will definitely return!

    (5)

  • Kate B.

    Lovely little French bakery. What is it with me and French bakeries lately? Holy moly. My mum loves this place first and foremost for their macarons, it seems, but also for their pastries. Specifically those cute little cakes with the big price tags. We were just bitching about the prices earlier and then proceeded to spend about 50 clams on deliciousness. Oh well. I guess a lot of effort goes into making some of this stuff. I can understand charging a lot for macarons because I have made them before myself and yes, it's a huge PIA. lol. Oft times they don't come out right. Baking is truly a science. I am glad this place has a formula for kick-ass macarons down-pat. Oh and the service--I have only been in once--but let me tell you, sweetest ladies working behind the counter. I love the accents and the French words and how they encourage us to attempt to pronounce words. Heehee. I am soooo bad at French. Every French person ever (particularly the linguists and teachers) are rolling in their graves every time I attempt to pronounce various words... oh well! But yeah, they were running low on macarons and were out of some flavors but when we asked, they went in the back to procure more. They are closed on Mondays and I was hellbent to try some of their delicacies. It was, of course, nearing 3:00pm today (Sunday) and that's when they close. Still, great service despite this. A+ Hard to say what things are my favorites... I know I did not like the banana cake thing but that's because I am not fond of banana to the extent that some people are... also their orange tart thingy was too orange-y for me. But if you like a certain flavor and you get a "that" flavor item, chances are, you will like it. A lot. E.g. I looove hazelnut and their hazelnut cake/torte/thing was FANTASTIC. Soooo good. And the pistachio cake? I devoured the entire thing in a minute. Agggh! I had to pop a digestive enzyme after eating this rich amazingness but was totally worth any indigestion that may occur after.... their lemon macarons and the chocolate ones are my fave. Basil was freakin' delish as well as the Earl Grey macaron. How do they get such intense flavors all in one little cookie? IDK! And I wish so hard they were open Mondays as I am flying back to St. Louis tomorrow evening and they normally open quite early...I'd totally haul ass back there first thing tomorrow morning if I could and stock up for the flight home. Unffff. I guess I will have to wait until my next trip back to Pittsburgh!

    (5)

  • Rebecca L.

    I got the raspberry and white chocolate basil macarons ($2.25 each). The raspberry was great, but not any better than the $1.75 raspberry macarons I have had before. DO NOT GET THE WHITE CHOCOLATE BASIL. I was trying to be adventurous with this flavor pick and it totally backfired. White chocolate and basil are not meant to be together and I am a lover of both! Overall I probably would not recommend because of the price.

    (3)

  • Liz K.

    These macaroons are a true delight. The display truly in like fine patisserie shops in France. I love the chocolate croissants but I got for the macaroons. I think they're about as perfect as can be and the best I've had in Pittsburgh. The packaging also makes them the perfect choice for a gift - birthdays, weddings, you name it.

    (5)

  • Shawn O.

    Wow. What a letdown. Maybe I let hype get to me again, but overall, Gaby Et Jules just didn't satisfy my expectations of what a good macaroon should be. From an atmosphere perspective... although the owner and staff were extremely happy to serve us... the whole white glove affair just seemed a little stuffy. I decided to splurge and get a few different types of macaroons and a pastry. Ignoring the sticker shock I endured (almost $3 per macaroon... really?), I was incredibly underwhelmed by quality, complexity and ingenuity of the options. Do yourself a favor and grab some macaroons from a non-traditional spot (such as Marty's Market, or if you have the privvy... simplified versions at the Duquesne Club) as these babies just aren't up to par.

    (2)

  • Mia G.

    As a macaron enthusiast, i was not impressed by this place. Their flavors are underwhelming considering the steep price for just a little macaron. I tried the pistachio which was mediocre, and chestnut which didn't taste like chestnut at all. I also asked the owner if they make their breads and she said they don't make their own dough. It is incredulous that bakery isn't capable of making their own dough. The overall atmosphere of the bakery was nice but that's all i can really say.

    (2)

  • Joseph T.

    The macaroons are certainly pricey, yet I found them well worth the price. Jules offers about three dozens variations of macaroons as well as several other pastries and French baguettes. I've only had the macaroons which I found to be delicious wonderful. The flavors are quite intricate. The sugar is not overwhelming, so you are able to taste the subtitles in the difference of flavors; however, some flavors are quite delicate. I would recommend thoroughly cleansing your palate before trying a different flavor. I tried orangette, rose, pistachio, almond, passion fruit-chocolate, a honey nut blend, and violet. My favorites were orangette and pistachio, but I would recommend all of the flavors I tried! I intend to upgrade Gaby et Jules to four and a half stars if I am ever permitted to do so.

    (4)

  • Angie K.

    I really don't know why there is so much hate here. Sure this is Pittsburgh, but any decent macaron anywhere else will be at least $3. The disadvantage, I guess, is that maybe there are many college/grad students checking this place out? Even so, you shouldn't be popping these macarons like pills anyway. The macarons were pretty, like they're supposed to be, but I did think that they lacked in taste. The flavors were there, but not as strong as I wanted them to be. I fell in love with their chocolate cake, Le Royal Chocolat. Get it!

    (4)

  • Jerry Y.

    Best macarons in Pittsburgh. Actually best macarons I've tried so far in the whole country.

    (5)

  • Nicole B.

    I could eat these macarons for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and every single snack in between! Such a cute little shop. The French baguettes are also super delicious. The dough is shipped from France and baked in the shop. They always have new and interesting flavors! The macarons and bread get five stars from me no doubt about it! The reason this review lacks the fifth star is because I am constantly frustrated when I want to buy many macarons and pay pretty much full price for even buying them in bulk. I think it would be totally awesome if they would offer a discount for buying in greater quantities! $2.25 per macaron is not bad, but the size of French macarons is not exactly satisfying! Any time I go I basically want to eat 15 of them and definitely not share. Overall, this place is awesome! Love it!

    (4)

  • Amanda W.

    The macaroons here are delicious and beautiful. Most of them have delightful, subtle flavors that almost melt in your mouth, but some of them are either very bland (vanilla, coffee) or really strong (rose, lemon). Still...watch yourself... At over $2 each, your purchase will set you back. Since my palette is not always in such a "sophisticated" state, Trader Joe's macaroons at less than 1/6th of the price are usually just fine for me. The staff is very professional and friendly. We met one of the chefs once, and he was adorable--clearly very dedicated to his craft.

    (3)

  • Kylene W.

    French pastries are amazing! =) Prices aren't. =( But you get what you pay for! =)

    (5)

  • Jessie T.

    I was in town for a wedding a few weeks ago and stopped here before grabbing dinner to ensure we could pick up some macarons before closing. The interior was very bright, white, and sparkly clean, which enabled you to really center your attention to their macaron case and their other many intricate desserts. The flavors that I went with were vanilla bean & basil, pistachio, salted caramel, lavender, rose petal, and a chocolate. I ate them over a span of a few days, which all remained fresh even through the drive back home, and each flavor was amazing. Their filling is much more creamy and more whipped then other macarons I've tried, but I loved it! The most interesting flavor was the vanilla bean & basil.. I am a huge fan of basil, and although the basil was a little strong at first taste, it all pulled together really well with the sweetness of the vanilla. I would highly suggest coming here if you haven't done so yet because they are absolutely delicious!

    (5)

  • Jordan M.

    I am an avid connoisseur of macarons, and these are some of the best that I've had. I don't like in Pittsburgh but this is a "must stop" place when I'm in the area.

    (5)

  • Roger A.

    Gaby et Jules was definitely a treat. As others have stated the macaroons are delicious and very creative. They are worth 4 stars on their own. I enjoyed them all. The Easter chocolates were beautiful to look at, but not as good as their macaroons. Also, as others have stated, the price seems a bit much at $2.50 each. Perhaps worth it for a special occasion, but definitely not a frequent indulgence.

    (3)

  • Sara P.

    Gaby Et Jules is exactly what one should expect of a good French bakery! The atmosphere is spot on. Clean, small, lovely, and you can see the full kitchen and chefs baking away behind glass. It's just wonderful. Onto the desserts... DIVINE! I purchased an assortment of delicacies for my holiday party, from macarons to tiny tarts and pufed pastries. Everything was delish and decorated beautifully. My only critique is the price. Yes, the items are specialty, but $3+ per macaron (unless you buy in bulk, b/c the price does go down) is a bit steep. $7 avg. per pastry? I mean, this is still Pittsburgh. These prices rival NYC. Macarons are such a fad dessert right now that people forget that they aren't incredibly difficult to make, and the ingredients are pretty inexpensive. That being said, they were very good... just overpriced in my opinion. Overall, c'est magnifique! (I couldn't resist.)

    (4)

  • Shirley T.

    Perfect for gifts of treating yourself once in awhile! Everything there is made with so much care and it shows in the quality of the pastries! I've only tried a handful of the macaron flavors but all have been great and tasty so far. The croissants are also huge and delicious!

    (5)

  • Julie D.

    Bonjour! Permettez-moi de vous aider à vider votre portefeuille aujourd'hui! Few pastries excite me as much as the ones at Gaby Et Jules patisserie. I stopped by on a recent Friday afternoon. The exterior of the shop is an incredible bright spot on Forbes Avenue. Inside, the store is very clean, bright and tidy. The display cases are full of carefully placed edibles, lined up like tiny jewels and magnificent works of art. So elegant! The shop really is quite over the top. And I'm not just talking about the prices! My wonderful Gaby girl patiently waited while I chose my macarons one at a time and carefully boxed them up for me. Next came my pastry choices. She was even too kind as to help me decide which to try. She told me how every pastry is hand crafted in the traditional French way with no shortcuts. I loved her accent and could have talked to her all day. I can see that care goes into creating each puffy pastry. Everything was perfectly packaged in bags and boxes with the super cool and very pretty GEJ insigna. After many ohs and ahs, I was out the door. Later, back at the ranch, it was time to enjoy my super duper indulgences. The question was, where to start? And who will help me? BJ and the macarons won. They were the right amount of crunchy goodness on the outside. And the perfect gooey, fluffy, soft sweetness on the inside. I am a fan of these tiny little pillows of delight-fullness. The little cookies were deliciousness in my mouth, I swear. And well worth the splurge. These treats seem to be straight from Heaven. Later, came the froufrou French patisseries. Never met a tartelette that I didn't love. And I loved this one, topped with raspberries. Another special treat was the Paris-brest. I am a fan of the hazelnut flavored creme and the choux pastry was topped with powdered sliced almonds. Another treat is their croissants. I ordered a pain au chocolat and while they were not the very best that I have ever had, they were very good. The crust was very flaky and shattered as I torn into it. The interior was light as a feather, but not tough. The layers inside were stretchy and would separate as I pulled with my fingers. The flavor was buttery with a natural sweet goodness. The fineries here are a wonderful splurge. If you are craving something decidedly different, what better way to fulfilling this craving than to visit Gagy Et Jules! Mon nouvel ami! Je taime!

    (4)

  • Rochelle H.

    Gaby et Jules, Je taime! How can I describe the majesty of a perfectly made macaron... I don't know, but I will try. First off, I am not a sweets person. I would rather have an extra piece of meat or bread at the end of a meal, instead of dessert. That being said, I had the honor and privilege of tasting one of Gaby et Jules macarons at a food event and they were FABULOUS! After that tasting, my daughter, (Nicknamed Muff) begged me to take her to the actual patisserie in Squirrel Hill. Indulgent mother that I am, we set our sights on the jewelry cases containing some of the finest macarons to be had in the country! Yes, I said country! I've had macarons at places said to be "famous" for their macarons and the macarons at Gaby et Jules outshone them by a long shot. For someone who isn't into sweets to actually say that they dream of salty carmel or lovely raspberry macarons, is to say a lot! To eat a whisp of flavored air and have it envelope your tongue in ethereal loveliness... Ah, what glory they are! I can't wait to go back for more...

    (5)

  • Ran L.

    You know how the storefront is all shiny red and silver and glamorous? Well, the inside of this bakery is just as shiny and glamorous...and so are all the pastries. The pastry chef must also be a pastry artist, because every item is beautifully and intricately decorated and super fancypants. Yes, it's true, their macarons are delicious. If you happen to pop in while they have the pumpkin macaron, make sure you try it. It's absolutely out of this world. I like their macarons better than Jean-Marc Chatellier's. And yes, it's true, they will also cost you a pretty penny. But if you are as much of a macaron enthusiast as I am, Gaby et Jules is worth the trek. That said, I have tried one other thing here -- a pain au chocolat -- and it was much more expensive than La Gourmandine's and not as good. Actually, I have a hard time imagining how some of their pastries could be better than the same pastries at La Gourmandine, and they are consistently at least 50% more expensive here. So, although I have yet to give a few other "benchmark" items a try (I have heard that their baguettes are magnificent), I probably would not recommend getting your other pastries here unless you live in Squirrel Hill or you have a generous dessert budget.

    (4)

  • MC S.

    5 stars for macarons - very good selection of flavor, delicate and consistent structure, plus balanced flavor 4 stars for desserts - consistently good quality without any Wow's in my opinion. Very limited and common selection in a daily basis. 3 stars for price - I am glad that there comes a fine quality pâtisserie in Pittsburgh, but sorry to say, with their selection and quality of cakes, they are over priced. I believe David could do better tho. PGH needs more inspiring personal sized cakes, please!

    (4)

  • Christa W.

    Macaroons are delicious. They are light and full of flavor. I ordered the sea salt Carmel, white chocolate basil, and pistachio. White Chocolate basil- the basil was nicely balanced with the white chocolate. It was an unexpected pairing but delicious. Sea Salt Carmel was sweet with a hint of salt Pistachio is my go to macaroon, and i was not disappointed. I also ordered a palmier and a croissant. Both of which I'd go back for. The bakery is really beautiful inside and the open kitchen is a nice touch. The staff was helpful and friendly. I thought the prices were as expected. You get what you pay for and this place was well worth the price.

    (5)

  • Alison M.

    Their pastries are beautiful, their presentation is phenomenal, their staff is enthusiastic, fun and ready to help. But beneath this fancy exterior, lie some seriously mediocre items for exorbitant prices. While the macaron flavors seem ingenious and well-curated, they fall very short in execution, especially when one considers the price point. Some flavors were seriously heavy-handed (rose especially), some were blah (couldn't figure out what one flavor was once I got home), and only one was just right (poppy flower!). The passion fruit/chocolate combo was intriguing. In my $15!!! box of 7 macarons, the sizes of the meringue were inconsistent, and the amounts of filling varied wildly. Texture-wise, the meringues were flat and chewy, lacking the characteristic lightness that makes macarons so incredible. The eclairs were just okay. Their prices were almost double those of Jean Marc's in Millvale, and I found the uptick in price to be inversely proportional to quality. I will continue to go to Jean Marc's for macarons. Though his flavors aren't so flashy and his store isn't so sleek and modern, the proof is in the proverbial pudding. When I do return to Gaby et Jules, I will absolutely not purchase their overpriced subpar macarons. Instead, I will give their specialty pastries a shot. Hopefully, they will match up to their flashy and gorgeous presentation. As it is a new business, I hope to see them improve their quality standards, implement more realistic pricing, and to begin create items that taste as good as they look.

    (2)

  • Christopher W.

    I'm not a huge fan of macaroons, but since my wife is gluten-free we sometimes stop here for a little different option for dessert than the ice cream/froyo places in Squirrel Hill. The star of this place are the macaroons. They have a variety of at least 20 different flavors, from basics like chocolate to more esoteric like rose. They are all very well made and flavorful. We've never had one that was dry. They always seem to have the right mix of moistness and bite. I tend to stick with the more traditional; my favorites are caramel and lemon. They are not cheap, however. $2+ per macaroon. You have to be careful as you can easily walk out $30-$40 lighter. We haven't really tried any of the other items, but they do have a nice selection of other pastries and baked goods, again all very well presented. I think this is a great place to pick something up a little more unique for dessert, but it is definitely not an everyday treat. It's a fun dessert for a group of people to try different flavors.

    (3)

  • Jessica W.

    Don't get me wrong, this place is delicious, but it is pretty expensive for a cookie. I had the white chocolate basil and it had an excessive amount of basil. Everything looks beautiful there, but I still couldn't get over the price for how small it was.

    (2)

  • Matt H.

    Awesome treats and wonderful customer service! I'll be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Edouard M.

    i can now update my review. The croissants are fine, butt they are pricey, and I am not sure I will often bother going there to buy croissants for my breakfast. The highlights are the pastries - I tried 5/6 of them and they were all delicious. They know how to do their mousses (lemon, pistachio - the latter was amazing), and their "frians" (the crispy bottom of some pastries - e.g. chocolate) are terrific. Very nice gift for a party

    (5)

  • A. Lynn B.

    Coming from Vegas, I am a confection snob, and French Macarons are in my top 5 favorite things that exist on the planet earth. At Gaby Et Jules, I have tried 14 flavors so far, including earl grey, raspberry, almond, etc... I find the price of these little treats average. While pricy when compared to similar treats, they are on-par for the pricing of a good macaron. The flavor profiles are interesting, and most of the time quite good. If there was to be a complaint, it would be that sometimes (in certain macarons) the flavor is quite muted. This is a personal issue, and does not mean that they are not good by any means. As for texture & proportion: The outside "biscuit" section of the macarons have the proper texture... slightly crunchy shell... and the inside cream filling was found to be a good proportion. The filling is also smooth, light, and silky in texture. As expected, a proper macaron should somewhat melt in your mouth. The ambiance of the shop reminds me somewhat of previous french bakeries that I have been in, but perhaps just a bit more "pretentious" - perhaps from pride of their product. This didn't bother me at all. I rather expect it.

    (4)

  • Jack L.

    I would give this place 3 stars for the pastry. And 3 stars for the surly service. We were greeted with "Bonjour!" as soon as we walked in. But, my indecision made a couple of the staff very nervous for some reason. As I tried to make up my mind, one of the staff barked at my kids, "Don't touch the signs." We finally ended up with a variety of 8 macarons and a pain au chocolat. Total pricetag: $20.70. Yikes, that added up in a hurry. The macarons were good. Not easy to find in Pittsburgh so I guess this is going to be my default place even though the service isn't great and it just seems pricey for Pittsburgh. My pain au chocolat - what it lacked in chocolate in made up for in butter in the croissant. Just meh.

    (3)

  • Lauren K.

    While the store itself is very cute, the prices here are excessively expensive, not only compared to other local French bakeries but also to some of my favorites in larger cities such as New York and Seattle. $5.50 for an almond croissant - which was truly nothing notable - is absurd. Also, the Paris-Brest was borderline stale.

    (3)

  • Tian Y.

    Gorgeous brightly lit store. Friendly service. The desserts look impeccably decorated with extreme attention to detail. But holy crap is it expensive. $2.25 per macaron of that size? DAMN. They tasted average, though the texture was great. I do like the occasional macaron and I found these way too sweet. Maybe others can give a more legit verdict but I'm not too crazy about them personally, at least not willing to pay for it at this price. Lower prices would do this place wonders. It would make them seem less full of themselves - not that they necessarily are, but it leaves a bad impression when the food doesn't quite live up to the price tag.

    (3)

  • Jack T.

    Yuck. I bought an overpriced coffee eclair today that tasted more like the refrigerator case than anything else. The icing was gummy, and the filling congealed. I much prefer La Gourmandine.

    (1)

  • Ryan P.

    I've sampled their wares several times in the last week or two due to the generosity of coworkers bringing croissants in to work, but today was my first experience in the actual shop. It's beautiful inside -- shiny and clean, and the staff seem friendly. There's even a full wall window where you can watch the food being made. The croissants seem roughly on par with those from French bakeries in town, and the macaroon I had was delicious albeit a little strange since it was basil and white chocolate flavored.Their almond croissant is tougher and less sweet than the like from, La Gourmandine, but still good. Overall, I'm not sure it's quite as good as La Gourmandine or Jean-Marc Chatellier's, but it's definitely in a more convenient location for me, and to be fair, it's trying to fill a slightly different niche than the other ones. It's also brand-new, so they may have some kinks to iron out. It's a great addition to Squirrel Hill -- check it out today!

    (4)

  • Michaela R.

    The place is different, fancy desserts a bit pricey, though. I got some macroons they were good but I've had better at Jean's in millvale.

    (3)

  • Sharon F.

    Went here during the soft opening. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly and everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there. We tried a few of the macarons. I was a fan, but my husband didn't like them as much. I felt that the rose flavored macaron was overpowering, but the others such as earl grey and strawberry, were much more balanced. We also tried on of the pretty cakes (small one). I don't remember what the name was, but it was banana and chocolate. My husband loved this. I found the texture too soft, but the flavors were delicious. The last thing we tried was a pain au chocolat. I liked it and thought the chocolat was very high quality, but I thought it was not as crunchy and flakey as I would have liked. I can't wait to go back and try some more things

    (4)

  • Charlene W.

    I walked in and almost walked right back out after seeing the prices . Each macaron was $2.50 and the other small pastries and cakes were $5-$7. I'm all for paying for quality but these prices were pretty intimidating for a poor college student. I ended up purchasing two macarons, salted caramel (the most popular I was told) and a passionfruit chocolate. The salted caramel delicious but the passionfruit chocolate was just okay. They are of decent size and the amount of filling is just perfect. So if you can afford it, go for it.

    (4)

  • Gabriela W.

    Great ambiance , beautiful decor, gorgeous pastries, great staff and sparkling clean. Our favorite desert today was the Pina Colada. My favorite desert place. Worth the drive from the South Hills.

    (5)

  • Morgan D.

    Sadface. I got to stop in here for a breakfast treat before work one morning. The space is just beautiful. I ordered an almond croissant, which at a whopping $5.50 (!!!) I was expecting to taste like nothing short of heaven. Well sadly the filling was very grainy and not good. My standard for comparison is La Gourmandine and their almond croissants are amazing and not nearly as expensive. I will return and try their other offerings, but with the prices so high, they have a lot to prove!

    (2)

  • Tammy L.

    Yum! Very good macarons in a cute shop in a great little neighborhood. My brother-in-law and his family live in Squirrel Hill and said that we needed to visit this shop when we were in town, so we picked up a dozen macarons and a small orange tart for dessert one night. The macarons were tasty--maybe not the best I've ever had, but certainly very good. Of the ones we tried, chocolate and coffee were probably my favorites. Peach-lavender and raspberry were also good, and I don't usually like lavender-flavored things. Since we were there late in the day, they were out of pistachio, which is one flavor I usually judge a new macaron place by. Wuh wuh. The orange tart was basically dreamsicle-flavored. Yum. The crust was nice and light, as was the filling. I was so bummed that I accidentally dropped the tart upside down, as they didn't offer me a bag to carry our 2 boxes. Not sure what's up with that, but word to the wise...ask for a bag. The macarons and tart cost just over $30 altogether, so you want your desserts to be intact when you get home! Service was friendly, and when I made a very sad face upon being told that they were out of chocolate macarons, someone appeared from the back with more! :) How nice. Got to try their baguette and pain au chocolat the next day. Very good. Of course, not as good as in Paris, but hey--we aren't in Paris, are we! Overall, I'd recommend Gaby et Jules for getting your French pastry fix on.

    (4)

  • Amanda B.

    Ascetically, it's very pleasing. The nice clean lines found outside are repeated inside this French bakery. I love the red and silver exterior, it gives a modern look to the main drag of Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill. All the white glove wearing 'Gaby Girls and Guys' were very friendly, greeting us with a pleasant 'Bonjour!' and smiling brightly while ringing up our $80 (!$!$!) worth of macarons and a pastry. The macarons are brightly colored yet subtly flavored. Some flavors are better than others. The sea salt caramel was a little disappointing, but the white chocolate basil, almond, and rose were perfect. And yes, they do tip the scales at $2.25 for 1 with no discounts when you buy more. You pay for high quality, which is expected. It was good to try once, and perhaps on a very special occasion, but Gaby et Jules is a little too pricey for me to become a regular.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth M.

    Truly artisan sweets! The chocolate eggs they make for Easter are so beautiful I can't imagine anyone ever eating one! They have a great assortment of macarons. I sampled the almond, coffee, raspberry, salted caramel, lavender, white chocolate basil, and poppy. I didn't really care for the white chocolate basil...the basil reminded me too much of Italian seasoning. The almond was delicious. The cookie shell was speckled with yummy almond pieces. My absolute favorite was the poppy, which is the April flavor of the month. It had a strong berry taste and I wish I had purchased more than one. The only downside here is the price, which is expected for macarons. $15 for 7 cookies makes them more of an occasional splurge than a regular treat, but maybe that's the way it should be!

    (5)

  • Jay B.

    If you like tastey desserts you need to come here absolutely amazing. Macaroons and other specialties. A bit pricey but so good.

    (5)

  • Mage W.

    I've been meaning to get in here for awhile and I was not disappointed! The shop is lovely with a window into the kitchen so you can see the chefs at work, and the displays of pastries and macaroons are really inviting! I got a plain croissant and a little chocolate mousse cake. The croissant was nothing special-- good enough, but not any better than anywhere else. The cake however was delicious! Perfectly creamy and not overly sweet. It was just the right size to split between two or even three people if you come with friends. I'll definitely be back in the future and I look forward to trying out more of their selection. The staff were also friendly and though there were several people in the store, I only had to wait a minute before being helped.

    (5)

  • Jamie F.

    Everything I've had from Gaby Et Jules is fantastic. From their macarons, to their lemon tartalette, to their croissants and pains au chocolate, everything is delicious and flawlessly executed. The folks at the counter are also very courteous and the decor is beautiful. A wonderful addition to Squirrel Hill!

    (5)

  • Jason F.

    I stopped by here this past Saturday afternoon with my fiance for a light snack. This was actually the second time that we had been here although the first time was close to closing time right after they had opened so there was not much to see or buy. This time around though, man were the display cases decorated with some beautiful food. Everything about this place feels warm and inviting including the workers who seem to want to help you. On my recent visit here I ended up ordering an Almond Croissant without really looking at the price. So you can imagine my surprise whenever it cost me $5.50! Granted I am more than happy to pay for really good food whenever it necessary and while this was good food, it wasn't great food. The croissant did have a nice flaky texture to it and a good buttery taste with the outside covered in sliced almonds. However,I would have been much happier going to another Pittsburgh's French bakeries and getting a superior almond croissant for half the price. The previous time that I was here my fiance and I got 3 macaroons to split. While I do not remember the flavors, I do remember enjoying them even if they did cost us a little bit each (I think around $2). So why the 3 star review for food I clearly enjoyed you ask? Well it certainly isn't for the interior of the shop which was awesome, nor is it for the customer service which I have found to be great on both occasions. It is strictly based upon the prices and the fact that I can get what I think is a superior item for much cheaper at a couple of places that are not that far away. The bottom line for me is that I might be back in the future but only if I am in the Squirrel Hill area and really craving something from a French bakery.

    (3)

  • Kayo K.

    It's pricey but the best pastry shop you could find in Pittsburgh if you are craving for European style sweets( not like typical American gross icing sweets ughhhh)

    (4)

  • Kiki T.

    This place is fantastic! I tried the almond croissant and a few of the macaroons. I agree that the macaroons are much creamier than the average macaroon, but they are absolutely delicious. The almond croissant was perfect - a bit of crisp on the outside and delicious almond within. Not too sweet, perfect with a morning coffee.

    (4)

  • S L.

    I am surprised by all of the positive reviews for this French bakery. I tried several flavors of the macarons including sea salt caramel, vanilla and earl gray - all of which were underwhelming. Good texture but the taste was lacking. I was most disappointed w/ the sea salt caramel (my favorite macaron flavor ever!) because the filling tasted like cheap cake frosting. $2.25 for a tiny macaron is pretty steep, especially since I pay $1.75 in San Francisco, $2.75 in NYC (at Lauderee) and $1.25 in Columbus for a better macaron. I don't mind paying premium prices for desserts (given my huge sweet tooth) but the macarons at Gaby et Jules are just not worth it. Also, I cannot believe the almond croissants here are $5.50! The ones over at La Gourmadine are $3.75 (?) and amazing. I had such high hopes for this bakery especially since it is within walking distance from my apartment, but I don't think I will be back.

    (2)

  • Andrew S.

    Gaby et Jules is a great French boulangerie and patisserie. Note that I didn't say "French-style" or "French-theme." No, this is the real deal or rather très authentique! My wife and I lived for a couple of years in France and frequented local neighborhood/village stores for bread and tasty pastry treats. This place is exactly what you'd expect to find tucked away on a chic little side street in Paris or on the fancy main street of the nicer villages and towns of France. Gaby et Jules has perfectly replicated the in-store experience and, most importantly, the taste and quality of the products. We tried a baguette (which was about half-eaten by the time we had walked the 10-minute walk home!), croissant, and a pastry called Paris-Brest (a circular choux pastry, sort of in the shape of a donut, with hazelnut cream sandwiched in between). Everything was delicious and authentic. The service was good. Efficiency is what you want in a busy store like this, and the staff moved things along quickly, even though other customers seemed to have many questions that needed to be answered. Perhaps the coolest part of the experience is looking through the large glass panels to the kitchen where the head pastry chef (a French guy who has worked at some of the best patisserie in Paris) and his team are hard at work. This is a great addition to Squirrel Hill. The best part is that it isn't an American bakery pretending to be French with substandard products. This is the real deal. Think what you will of the French and their often peculiar ways, but they do know how to make a great baguette (and macaron, croissant, etc, etc). Having something like this in Pittsburgh is great to see. Merci beaucoup Lori et Frédéric

    (5)

  • anna z.

    The pastries here are incredible! Definitely one of the best bakeries in Pittsburgh comparable to many patisseries in Paris

    (5)

  • Karla D.

    This is a such a nice little bakery in Squirrel Hill. When I want to treat myself this is the first place I go. The macaroons are delightfully scrumptious. So many choices. Taking a dozen or so to a party always makes me a hit.

    (4)

  • Stephanie C.

    I love macarons but I especially love macarons from Gaby Et Jules. All of the workers speak fluent French and I believe that the owner used to work for Ladurée, which is my all time favorite patisserie.

    (5)

  • r. h.

    Authentic Parisian patisserie? Can't say for sure. But Gaby et Jules certainly wouldn't be out of place if it were transported to Manhattan. Overall, I feel mixed about this shop. On the plus side, the food tastes pretty good and looks beautiful. On the down side, the shop is rather pretentious, and, arguably, overpriced. I braved the line on its soft opening this past Friday and got: one croissant, one dessert, and four macarons. The croissant was very nice -- flaky, buttery, not doughy at all. It is, however, Americanized in its size: probably twice as large as the breakfast croissants in France. Gaby et Jules offers an amazing array of jewel-like macarons. Although I have not been fanatic about this confection, G&J's alluring display still got me to try some. And they are very very good. Not too sweet, and the favors generally shine through -- if it's a coffee flavored one, expect strong espresso; if it's raspberry flavored, expect intense summer berry. While the pastries at G&J may be easy on the eyes, they are not so easy on the wallet. A croissant is $3, the dessert is about $7, and each tiny macaron is $2. One can get similarly tasty treats at Jean Marc Chatellier's for half the price (G&J's macarons are probably a little more sophisticated, but JMC's food has an authentic rustic charm). To me, the main differences are: JMC's Millevale storefront is a great deal humbler; the shop is much harder to get to; their servers, while friendly, are not cute girls who speak with a charming French accent, and your pastries won't be as prettily packaged.

    (4)

  • Heather D.

    Finally a macaron! I've been seeking one out since I moved to PA a year ago, and they're just not that easy to come by. I was visiting a friend in Pittsburgh this past week, and we happened upon this place, which she raved about. She generously purchased the 7 for $15 for me, and the family and I tried so many flavors! The violet was extremely strong, and I don't know if I could handle that again. However, the chocolate, the salted caramel and the mango were all delightful! The white chocolate basil was a little peculiar for my tastebuds as well, but I'm pleased with the texture and presentation of the macarons. My bud has tried the many other pastry options as well, and they all looked exquisite. I would definitely stop in again if I'm in the city!

    (4)

  • Ingrid C.

    The macarons were delicious; the texture was great, and the flavors were subtle and pure. I had a lemon and a a raspberry. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is the price. I don't know what the deal is, but they're a little small for the price.

    (4)

  • Vikram J.

    The authenticity of having a French server at a French bakery is great. Excellent service and decor. Watching macarons being made in the kitchen was fun. By the way, apparently the French pronunciation of macaron ends on the o. The croissants are also fantastic! If you're going to complain about the price, go elsewhere!

    (5)

  • Nicole B.

    The macaroons are amazing! The inside of the patisserie is very beautiful and clean. I really love how they showcase all the desserts. Everyone who was working there was super friendly. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Carly K.

    I had a pistachio macaron yesterday, and it was so delicious. I love experimenting with baking, but when it comes to macarons, I lose patience. Now I can run up to Forbes and grab delicious, fresh macarons whenever I want! Because they are in the meat of their grand opening and are now taking orders for the holidays, make sure to stop by to sample some delicious treats. Make sure to get your order in quickly as they have a five day waiting period for some of their fancier concoctions. I am so glad Pittsburgh has a true French patisserie. The bright candy apple red exterior is both fun and inviting. I couldn't resist adding a chocolate croissant before checking out, and I wasn't disappointed! Make sure to stop in and talk to the staff. They are extremely helpful, and can point you in the right direction, no matter what flavor profile you enjoy. They have equally delicious options for chocolate lovers and fruity types.

    (5)

  • Gerald M.

    Very contemporary looking shop. They love red! Open kitchen? Doesn't matter to me. The product is all that counts. Not being familiar with French macarons, I purchased two of most everything. My wife and I thought the filling was a bit too sweet; our opinion... not sure if they are supposed to be that sweet. Comments on Opera and Caramelia: very rich chocolate. Nice looking and tasty... but we like the products more at La Gourmandine on Butler Street. Warmer atmosphere, greater selection (no macarons, but that's ok). Couple of people have commented on the prices; I agree that the prices are a little high for most of the items... not that we have much to compare them with. A problem exists with the location: Forbes Avenue area parking is difficult to find if you just want to pop in for a snack. Gaby et Jules will benefit from heavy sidewalk traffic, but lose on drive-by traffic. Overall, very nice... but there are other choices.

    (3)

  • Nathan B.

    I buy from here semi-regularly, and have never been disappointed. Their macaron sleeves make a great gift and are a real crowd pleaser, they are perfect for buying ahead of time if you are cooking for a group and can't be bothered with dessert. My favorites have probably been their great selection of pastries, though, which I buy from time to time as a breakfast treat. Some of my favorites have been Le Fragrant, which had like a violent almond meringue with a sherbet-like inside, and Le Tonga, which was pretty much like the best banana pudding.

    (5)

  • Dave P.

    You don't need to be pretentious. The quality of the food sells itself. I would give the quality of the pastries here a solid 4. I got one of each of the four on display. and a baguette. Total was $30 which is fine for the quality of the selected items. I didn't understand that gimmick where the staff spoke French at all. Overall the pastries are very good. The baguette was also good. Maybe I am a little to rough and tumble for this place.

    (3)

  • Mary S.

    Their lemon macarons are incredible. The tartlets are divine. Arrays of delectables, all colorful shine. I will continue to pine. A sweetness so fine.

    (5)

  • Lynn M.

    Of all the things I have tried here, I like the éclairs the best. Very good. I would definitely buy the vanilla ones again. The macarons here have an unsatisfying icing filling. I prefer more of a jam filling such as the blackcurrent and violet macarons at Ladurée. The Whole Foods bakeries have the best macarons that I have tasted in the Pittsburgh area and they cost about $2 each.

    (3)

  • Mireille M.

    so my husband and I stopped by after a meal down the street. I had seen it preparing to open and wanted to try it out. I love pastries and was so excited to have a Patisseries nearby. So, we picked up the tart au citron and a tart framboise as well as two macaroons. Overall they were good - albeit a little pricier than I would have expected - $15. The flavors were good but not "oh my god this is amazing!". I'd go back but go out of my way to head back. Honestly, I prefer La Gourmandine in Lawrenceville much more - their lemon tart makes me swoon.

    (4)

  • Steve K.

    More expensive and not as good as La Gourmandine. Beautiful store and pleasant staff.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth M.

    Beautiful AND delicious. The modern decor of the storefront is a great juxtaposition against the delicate pastries inside. Full disclosure: I personally am not a huge fan of french macarons. However, I tried a nibble or two of the ones I bought for my family and I found them pretty yummy. Great flavor combinations and a lot to choose from. The basil white chocolate was delicate and fresh, was my favorite of the ones I tried.

    (5)

  • Collin S.

    Arrived on a Wednesday evening at 6pm. Only 5 varieties of macaroons remained. I loved the Earl Grey and passion fruit with chocolate macaroons. My friend remarked that the mint macaroon was like biting into a mint leaf--so delicious. Another friend had Le Tonga, which he loved. The store is beautiful and clean. The desserts are beautiful. Gaby and Jules are very friendly. This place, however, gets a 3 in my book because it is expensive. Individual macaroons are $2.25 each, a half dozen can be had for $13 . I'm glad we have a new stop on the pastry lover's circuit in Pittsburgh and I will be back to devour the rest of your desserts!

    (3)

  • Kris R.

    What a fantastic little treat shop! Unique to Pittsburgh, this patisserie serves beautifully crafted and delicately flavored French yum-yums. The storefront and interior are well kept and feature an welcoming, attractive modern design. I was provided with excellent macaron recommendations and the chocolate pastries were delicious. They had decent croissants and baked goods as well, but the focus here is clearly on the sweets. Service was very helpful and friendly, which is what takes this from a four to a five star review.

    (5)

  • Miércoles F.

    A macaronery that's at least as good as Ladurée. Gaby et Jules is a gem. I should note that their puff pastry is fantastic as well.

    (5)

  • Johnny C.

    Out of 5: 2.5 - Croissants: fluffy, though a bit dry 1.0 - Brioche: dry 1.5 - Almond Croissant: filling has an odd flavor, but was fluffier than other places.

    (2)

  • Avigayil D.

    The pastries are beautiful and delicious, but to pay $9 for four macaroons? I just don't think the pricing is realistic for most people. I will probably be back but won't be getting more than two macaroons at a time. If they adjust their prices, I will give them 5 stars.

    (3)

  • Ali T.

    The macarons are every bit as good as Laduree. The desserts (I've had the Chocolat Royal and L'Opera and a couple others) are all completely delicious and works of art in their own right. Yes, $6 for a small dessert seems pricey, but each of these would be a $10-12 dessert in a restaurant and probably of lesser quality. The almond croissants are the best I've had in Pittsburgh and the pain au chocolat are fantastic too. Have not tried their baguettes but intend to soon.

    (5)

  • Jennifer P.

    Excellent bakery and the macaroons were amazing, very flavorful and not too sweet!! Cant wait for them to offically open so we can visit ofter!!!!!

    (5)

  • spencer h.

    Prices are steep! Macaroons are NYC prices except in NYC they are twice the size. These are samplers size. Overall they taste okay not special by any means. One of those places where you might want to try cause it is there. But probably won't miss it if you don't go back.

    (2)

  • Nich J.

    First experience at Gaby et Jules this morning, it was ah-ma-zzzzing! We love Bouchon Bakery on the West Coast and this place was every bit as good. Delicious and WIDE assortment of macaroons; dense and flavorful just the way we like em! The chocolate croissant and "Pittsburgh Paris" also comes highly recommended. The shop is very stylish and the wait staff were friendly. Can't wait until they have their "hard" open and hopefully have some coffee and espresso items on the menu.

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    The macaroons are surreal. These are unlike anything I have ever tasted! Gabby Et Jules is a must see. We bring every out of town visitor here because it is so unusual and fantastic! It's very dangerous living so close due to how fantastic it is!

    (5)

  • Deborah G.

    Wow! This place is amazing! I can't say enough good things about it. The desserts we bought were phenomenal and we will definitely be back! The staff are professional, helpful and welcoming and you can see the pastry chefs working in the kitchen through the glass window to the back of the shop. Go early in the day for the best selection - if you go too late in the day you will find yourself out of luck. Gaby et Jules is a major asset to the Forbes Avenue community.

    (5)

  • Sara S.

    This a great place for a special date or to take someone from out of town. It's right across the street from Coffee Tree Roasters, which has fantastic coffee. The pastries are really good----the macarons are TO DIE FOR and they put your baked goods in cute fancy boxes. The service was great, and the place is pretty sophisticated. I'd give it 4 stars---maybe even five, but for $2.25 a pop for a tiny cookie I'll leave it at 3.

    (3)

  • Allie G.

    Gaby Et Jules is a pretty good bakery. It's very striking and modern looking compared to the rest of Squirrel Hill. The selection inside is small and the prices are high. I bought a box of macarons and I enjoyed most of them. The lavender was my favorite, the salted caramel was okay and the white chocolate basil was the worst of the seven. The girl working the counter was very helpful and gave me some pretty good suggestions. Not bad but not my favorite.

    (3)

  • Chris L.

    Walking into Gaby et Jules I was immediately captivated by the pastries. They looked absolutely beautiful. All of the different shapes, colors and textures. Not only was there a variety, but each one looks absolutely perfect. I had to stop wondering how it was possible to make these and start figuring out which one I wanted to eat, otherwise I might have stood there all day. I was a little intimidated by the descriptions. I wish I had brushed up on my French and maybe brought along a dictionary of pastry terms. After reading all of the cards, I realized, how can I go wrong as long as it looks like chocolate and doesn't have something I don't like as an ingredient. I finally chose 2. One was a long rectangle covered in glistening chocolate. Inside was a delicate cake surrounded by mousse with just a hint of a crunch. The second was cylinder of chocolate mousse with a Carmel filling. They were Bo the kind of food you ate with very small bites, savoring each morsel and trying to identify all of the shuttle favors and textures.

    (5)

  • Caitlyn C.

    So happy that this place came to Squirrel Hill. We already had places to get good bread, but desserts? This place is a winner! Everything I've tried so far has been fabulous. While the macarons are pricey, as a baker, I can attest to the TLC that goes into crafting them, so I am very willing to pay the price for these delectable little treats.

    (5)

  • Rachel F.

    I had a tough week and decided to treat myself to a pastry. I spent several minutes just admiring the esthetics--the cases looked beautiful. I am not a huge fan of the macaron so I bought a Paris-Brest. This is a lovely round pastry cut in half lengthwise and filled with a praline cream. It was absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try other things, even if it is a bit expensive.

    (4)

  • Paul K.

    Everything about this place is amazing! The staff is polite, efficient, and helpful, the decoration is gourmet, the kitchen staff is visible, and the patisseries and macarons are the best we've ever had. They also do a croissant (sold out when we went) and a simple baguette which was also the best baguette ever! It is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It compliments other businesses on the street. This Saturday, we stopped first for a baguette and macarons, my wife got Tea from Margret's Tea, Pikolino shoes from Littles, John Varvatos shirt from Charles Spiegel, a Mayoral outift and Djeco puzzle from Kidz and Company, and some new Wusthof knives from Contemporary Concepts. Gaby et Jules completed our faux vacation to Squirrel Hill, which felt like a trip to Europe! Make sure to try the Basil Chocolate Macaron, sounds odd, but tastes AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Amanda M.

    The most lovely deserts I had ever seen, and also quite delicious as well. The staff is very knowledgable and informed me that the chefs studied their craft in Paris, which makes this place totally legit. I tried the macaroons (they have 19 flavors!) and was very impressed. The tastes are light and natural and not too sweet. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • Carol F.

    These little macarons were pretty delicious. I am a little biased because I don't have a huge sweet tooth and many things taste too sweet to me. However, I thought the lavender macaron was just awesome. Perfect flavor, not too sweet, unique (not too sure what lavender taste was before this...) and just so good. Also tried earl grey and it was also pretty good flavor but too sweet. But the packaging is the thing that gets me cuz it's so cute and I'm a sucker for those cutesy things. Will come back next time to try this white chocolate basil that everyone keeps talking about~

    (4)

  • Darae C.

    This was a solid place! I'm not much of a sweets person, so I didn't try all of the pastries that were offered. All I really wanted to try was a croissant and a macaroon. It was recommended that I try the sea salt caramel macaroon and it didn't disappoint! If it were only for that, I'd give this place 5 stars. The croissant, however, was freaking boring. And dry. And without enough awesome butter flavor. I've legit had better at one of the crepe places around town. I was severely disappointed because they looked fantastic, but the flavor totally missed the mark for me. If I needed to get something fancy to impress someone, I'd certainly stop in again! Oh, and thanks to the cashier who kindly spoke elementary French with me while I fawned over the dessert case. Merci, beaucoup!

    (4)

  • Jen T.

    Clean store, friendly and patient staff, and amazing presentation. This place is for those 'Treat Yo Self' days. I appreciate that each individual item on display has been given detailed attention. I've tried raspberry, chocolate, peach violet, lavender, le pittsburgh, blueberry, and lemon macarons. Each macaron was perfectly crafted with a slightly crisp shell that perfectly blends with a flavorful filling. The French canale (a first try for me) was a caramelized shell cradling a spongy custard inside. When I purchase this again, I plan to pair it with some fresh berries. My hubby had a L'Opera pastry which was a perfect dessert that blended coffee buttercream and chocolate. I had a seasonal dessert with berries, gel, a half of a macaron shell, and macaron filling-it was one of the best things that I've ever eaten! The macarons are packaged in a cute red box, and would make a nice gift for someone that you like enough to share with :) My waist and my wallet are happy that this bakery isn't closer,

    (5)

  • I H.

    La Jalousie is the most interesting dessert I've ever tried. Le Succes is densely chocolate, but delicious. And the poppy macarons were surprisingly fruity and tasty. Basically, a really solid French bakery at expected prices.

    (4)

  • Ken L.

    Let us remove the most obvious out of the way, shall we? Yes, the price tag is high versus going to say a Dunkin Donuts or your local coffee shop for ho-hum sweet stuff. Gaby et Jules dishes out high quality desserts with ornate decorations that could double as works of art. I visited Pittsburgh for a week and dropped in at least three times to sample several of their treasures. First of all, none of these desserts should be transported and left in a hot car or left unrefrigerated. The creme, gels, and filllings will melt down and you'll be sad to have spent your hard earned dollars on a small colorful puddle; treat them as though they are ice cream servings. The macarons can keep longer but they too should be eaten when cool to experience the outer shell crunch and soft, inner layer of subtle flavors. So, my selections consisted of: 1) Le Croustillant Aux 3 Chocolats - basically a combination of three different chocolates that are smooth like mousse with hints of hazelnut, and less sweet than your average chocolate milk. Unbelievably delicious. 2) La Jolousie - soft texture, perfect blend of Bavarian creme, strawberry gel, mint panna cotta layered on a Madeleine crust with a touch of almond. Dessert wet dream has just occurred!! 3) Bavarois - at first glance, a red velvet cake? Nope, the fruit custard top and what I imagine is close to an airy pound cake as its base. Good, but not my favorite. 4) Apricot and panna cotta swirl cup - not the actual name but it describes exactly what it is. An apricot gelee and panna cotta mix never gets too sweet and hits a home run for me on the third visit. The plastic spoon easy breaks through the layers and the two flavors are an ideal match. It is so light that even when you are too full for dessert, it will still fit in your belly. If you got the extra few bucks to spare and want perfection, look no further.

    (5)

  • John C.

    Stopped in last night after dinner in shady side. We were greeted with a warm "Bon jour" and the smell of delirious pastries. The store is beautiful and the girls working there were both friendly and knowledgable. After "window shopping" we went nuts! We order one of each of the macaroons and brought them home and cut them into 4's so we each could try First one was the chocolate and basil.... I wish I bought more!!!

    (5)

  • Roger A.

    Gaby et Jules was definitely a treat. As others have stated the macaroons are delicious and very creative. They are worth 4 stars on their own. I enjoyed them all. The Easter chocolates were beautiful to look at, but not as good as their macaroons. Also, as others have stated, the price seems a bit much at $2.50 each. Perhaps worth it for a special occasion, but definitely not a frequent indulgence.

    (3)

  • MC S.

    5 stars for macarons - very good selection of flavor, delicate and consistent structure, plus balanced flavor 4 stars for desserts - consistently good quality without any Wow's in my opinion. Very limited and common selection in a daily basis. 3 stars for price - I am glad that there comes a fine quality pâtisserie in Pittsburgh, but sorry to say, with their selection and quality of cakes, they are over priced. I believe David could do better tho. PGH needs more inspiring personal sized cakes, please!

    (4)

  • Christa W.

    Macaroons are delicious. They are light and full of flavor. I ordered the sea salt Carmel, white chocolate basil, and pistachio. White Chocolate basil- the basil was nicely balanced with the white chocolate. It was an unexpected pairing but delicious. Sea Salt Carmel was sweet with a hint of salt Pistachio is my go to macaroon, and i was not disappointed. I also ordered a palmier and a croissant. Both of which I'd go back for. The bakery is really beautiful inside and the open kitchen is a nice touch. The staff was helpful and friendly. I thought the prices were as expected. You get what you pay for and this place was well worth the price.

    (5)

  • Lynn M.

    Of all the things I have tried here, I like the éclairs the best. Very good. I would definitely buy the vanilla ones again. The macarons here have an unsatisfying icing filling. I prefer more of a jam filling such as the blackcurrent and violet macarons at Ladurée. The Whole Foods bakeries have the best macarons that I have tasted in the Pittsburgh area and they cost about $2 each.

    (3)

  • Mireille M.

    so my husband and I stopped by after a meal down the street. I had seen it preparing to open and wanted to try it out. I love pastries and was so excited to have a Patisseries nearby. So, we picked up the tart au citron and a tart framboise as well as two macaroons. Overall they were good - albeit a little pricier than I would have expected - $15. The flavors were good but not "oh my god this is amazing!". I'd go back but go out of my way to head back. Honestly, I prefer La Gourmandine in Lawrenceville much more - their lemon tart makes me swoon.

    (4)

  • Collin S.

    Arrived on a Wednesday evening at 6pm. Only 5 varieties of macaroons remained. I loved the Earl Grey and passion fruit with chocolate macaroons. My friend remarked that the mint macaroon was like biting into a mint leaf--so delicious. Another friend had Le Tonga, which he loved. The store is beautiful and clean. The desserts are beautiful. Gaby and Jules are very friendly. This place, however, gets a 3 in my book because it is expensive. Individual macaroons are $2.25 each, a half dozen can be had for $13 . I'm glad we have a new stop on the pastry lover's circuit in Pittsburgh and I will be back to devour the rest of your desserts!

    (3)

  • Kris R.

    What a fantastic little treat shop! Unique to Pittsburgh, this patisserie serves beautifully crafted and delicately flavored French yum-yums. The storefront and interior are well kept and feature an welcoming, attractive modern design. I was provided with excellent macaron recommendations and the chocolate pastries were delicious. They had decent croissants and baked goods as well, but the focus here is clearly on the sweets. Service was very helpful and friendly, which is what takes this from a four to a five star review.

    (5)

  • Miércoles F.

    A macaronery that's at least as good as Ladurée. Gaby et Jules is a gem. I should note that their puff pastry is fantastic as well.

    (5)

  • Nich J.

    First experience at Gaby et Jules this morning, it was ah-ma-zzzzing! We love Bouchon Bakery on the West Coast and this place was every bit as good. Delicious and WIDE assortment of macaroons; dense and flavorful just the way we like em! The chocolate croissant and "Pittsburgh Paris" also comes highly recommended. The shop is very stylish and the wait staff were friendly. Can't wait until they have their "hard" open and hopefully have some coffee and espresso items on the menu.

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    The macaroons are surreal. These are unlike anything I have ever tasted! Gabby Et Jules is a must see. We bring every out of town visitor here because it is so unusual and fantastic! It's very dangerous living so close due to how fantastic it is!

    (5)

  • Deborah G.

    Wow! This place is amazing! I can't say enough good things about it. The desserts we bought were phenomenal and we will definitely be back! The staff are professional, helpful and welcoming and you can see the pastry chefs working in the kitchen through the glass window to the back of the shop. Go early in the day for the best selection - if you go too late in the day you will find yourself out of luck. Gaby et Jules is a major asset to the Forbes Avenue community.

    (5)

  • Sara S.

    This a great place for a special date or to take someone from out of town. It's right across the street from Coffee Tree Roasters, which has fantastic coffee. The pastries are really good----the macarons are TO DIE FOR and they put your baked goods in cute fancy boxes. The service was great, and the place is pretty sophisticated. I'd give it 4 stars---maybe even five, but for $2.25 a pop for a tiny cookie I'll leave it at 3.

    (3)

  • Allie G.

    Gaby Et Jules is a pretty good bakery. It's very striking and modern looking compared to the rest of Squirrel Hill. The selection inside is small and the prices are high. I bought a box of macarons and I enjoyed most of them. The lavender was my favorite, the salted caramel was okay and the white chocolate basil was the worst of the seven. The girl working the counter was very helpful and gave me some pretty good suggestions. Not bad but not my favorite.

    (3)

  • Chris L.

    Walking into Gaby et Jules I was immediately captivated by the pastries. They looked absolutely beautiful. All of the different shapes, colors and textures. Not only was there a variety, but each one looks absolutely perfect. I had to stop wondering how it was possible to make these and start figuring out which one I wanted to eat, otherwise I might have stood there all day. I was a little intimidated by the descriptions. I wish I had brushed up on my French and maybe brought along a dictionary of pastry terms. After reading all of the cards, I realized, how can I go wrong as long as it looks like chocolate and doesn't have something I don't like as an ingredient. I finally chose 2. One was a long rectangle covered in glistening chocolate. Inside was a delicate cake surrounded by mousse with just a hint of a crunch. The second was cylinder of chocolate mousse with a Carmel filling. They were Bo the kind of food you ate with very small bites, savoring each morsel and trying to identify all of the shuttle favors and textures.

    (5)

  • Caitlyn C.

    So happy that this place came to Squirrel Hill. We already had places to get good bread, but desserts? This place is a winner! Everything I've tried so far has been fabulous. While the macarons are pricey, as a baker, I can attest to the TLC that goes into crafting them, so I am very willing to pay the price for these delectable little treats.

    (5)

  • Rachel F.

    I had a tough week and decided to treat myself to a pastry. I spent several minutes just admiring the esthetics--the cases looked beautiful. I am not a huge fan of the macaron so I bought a Paris-Brest. This is a lovely round pastry cut in half lengthwise and filled with a praline cream. It was absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to go back and try other things, even if it is a bit expensive.

    (4)

  • Paul K.

    Everything about this place is amazing! The staff is polite, efficient, and helpful, the decoration is gourmet, the kitchen staff is visible, and the patisseries and macarons are the best we've ever had. They also do a croissant (sold out when we went) and a simple baguette which was also the best baguette ever! It is such a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It compliments other businesses on the street. This Saturday, we stopped first for a baguette and macarons, my wife got Tea from Margret's Tea, Pikolino shoes from Littles, John Varvatos shirt from Charles Spiegel, a Mayoral outift and Djeco puzzle from Kidz and Company, and some new Wusthof knives from Contemporary Concepts. Gaby et Jules completed our faux vacation to Squirrel Hill, which felt like a trip to Europe! Make sure to try the Basil Chocolate Macaron, sounds odd, but tastes AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Jeanne L.

    Beautiful store, impeccably clean and service is warm and accommodating (over the phone and also in person). Gaby Et Jules' macarons are delicious and perfectly shaped; shows true talent by the chef I think. I tried: coffee earl grey lemon lavendar rose pistacio Fillings are very delicious, and they're pretty sweet so while they're expensive, as dessert you probably would only have 2 max at a time (I think at least). Would be great with an indulgent tea with the girls. Best eaten same day I think, but you can refrigerate as they say and let it come back to room temp before you eat. It's not quite as snappy/crispy the next day, but it's not a big deal.

    (5)

  • Amanda M.

    The most lovely deserts I had ever seen, and also quite delicious as well. The staff is very knowledgable and informed me that the chefs studied their craft in Paris, which makes this place totally legit. I tried the macaroons (they have 19 flavors!) and was very impressed. The tastes are light and natural and not too sweet. Highly recommend.

    (4)

  • John C.

    Stopped in last night after dinner in shady side. We were greeted with a warm "Bon jour" and the smell of delirious pastries. The store is beautiful and the girls working there were both friendly and knowledgable. After "window shopping" we went nuts! We order one of each of the macaroons and brought them home and cut them into 4's so we each could try First one was the chocolate and basil.... I wish I bought more!!!

    (5)

  • Steve K.

    More expensive and not as good as La Gourmandine. Beautiful store and pleasant staff.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth M.

    Beautiful AND delicious. The modern decor of the storefront is a great juxtaposition against the delicate pastries inside. Full disclosure: I personally am not a huge fan of french macarons. However, I tried a nibble or two of the ones I bought for my family and I found them pretty yummy. Great flavor combinations and a lot to choose from. The basil white chocolate was delicate and fresh, was my favorite of the ones I tried.

    (5)

  • spencer h.

    Prices are steep! Macaroons are NYC prices except in NYC they are twice the size. These are samplers size. Overall they taste okay not special by any means. One of those places where you might want to try cause it is there. But probably won't miss it if you don't go back.

    (2)

  • Jen T.

    Clean store, friendly and patient staff, and amazing presentation. This place is for those 'Treat Yo Self' days. I appreciate that each individual item on display has been given detailed attention. I've tried raspberry, chocolate, peach violet, lavender, le pittsburgh, blueberry, and lemon macarons. Each macaron was perfectly crafted with a slightly crisp shell that perfectly blends with a flavorful filling. The French canale (a first try for me) was a caramelized shell cradling a spongy custard inside. When I purchase this again, I plan to pair it with some fresh berries. My hubby had a L'Opera pastry which was a perfect dessert that blended coffee buttercream and chocolate. I had a seasonal dessert with berries, gel, a half of a macaron shell, and macaron filling-it was one of the best things that I've ever eaten! The macarons are packaged in a cute red box, and would make a nice gift for someone that you like enough to share with :) My waist and my wallet are happy that this bakery isn't closer,

    (5)

  • I H.

    La Jalousie is the most interesting dessert I've ever tried. Le Succes is densely chocolate, but delicious. And the poppy macarons were surprisingly fruity and tasty. Basically, a really solid French bakery at expected prices.

    (4)

  • Johnny C.

    Out of 5: 2.5 - Croissants: fluffy, though a bit dry 1.0 - Brioche: dry 1.5 - Almond Croissant: filling has an odd flavor, but was fluffier than other places.

    (2)

  • Avigayil D.

    The pastries are beautiful and delicious, but to pay $9 for four macaroons? I just don't think the pricing is realistic for most people. I will probably be back but won't be getting more than two macaroons at a time. If they adjust their prices, I will give them 5 stars.

    (3)

  • Ali T.

    The macarons are every bit as good as Laduree. The desserts (I've had the Chocolat Royal and L'Opera and a couple others) are all completely delicious and works of art in their own right. Yes, $6 for a small dessert seems pricey, but each of these would be a $10-12 dessert in a restaurant and probably of lesser quality. The almond croissants are the best I've had in Pittsburgh and the pain au chocolat are fantastic too. Have not tried their baguettes but intend to soon.

    (5)

  • Jennifer P.

    Excellent bakery and the macaroons were amazing, very flavorful and not too sweet!! Cant wait for them to offically open so we can visit ofter!!!!!

    (5)

  • Ken L.

    Let us remove the most obvious out of the way, shall we? Yes, the price tag is high versus going to say a Dunkin Donuts or your local coffee shop for ho-hum sweet stuff. Gaby et Jules dishes out high quality desserts with ornate decorations that could double as works of art. I visited Pittsburgh for a week and dropped in at least three times to sample several of their treasures. First of all, none of these desserts should be transported and left in a hot car or left unrefrigerated. The creme, gels, and filllings will melt down and you'll be sad to have spent your hard earned dollars on a small colorful puddle; treat them as though they are ice cream servings. The macarons can keep longer but they too should be eaten when cool to experience the outer shell crunch and soft, inner layer of subtle flavors. So, my selections consisted of: 1) Le Croustillant Aux 3 Chocolats - basically a combination of three different chocolates that are smooth like mousse with hints of hazelnut, and less sweet than your average chocolate milk. Unbelievably delicious. 2) La Jolousie - soft texture, perfect blend of Bavarian creme, strawberry gel, mint panna cotta layered on a Madeleine crust with a touch of almond. Dessert wet dream has just occurred!! 3) Bavarois - at first glance, a red velvet cake? Nope, the fruit custard top and what I imagine is close to an airy pound cake as its base. Good, but not my favorite. 4) Apricot and panna cotta swirl cup - not the actual name but it describes exactly what it is. An apricot gelee and panna cotta mix never gets too sweet and hits a home run for me on the third visit. The plastic spoon easy breaks through the layers and the two flavors are an ideal match. It is so light that even when you are too full for dessert, it will still fit in your belly. If you got the extra few bucks to spare and want perfection, look no further.

    (5)

  • Carol F.

    These little macarons were pretty delicious. I am a little biased because I don't have a huge sweet tooth and many things taste too sweet to me. However, I thought the lavender macaron was just awesome. Perfect flavor, not too sweet, unique (not too sure what lavender taste was before this...) and just so good. Also tried earl grey and it was also pretty good flavor but too sweet. But the packaging is the thing that gets me cuz it's so cute and I'm a sucker for those cutesy things. Will come back next time to try this white chocolate basil that everyone keeps talking about~

    (4)

  • Darae C.

    This was a solid place! I'm not much of a sweets person, so I didn't try all of the pastries that were offered. All I really wanted to try was a croissant and a macaroon. It was recommended that I try the sea salt caramel macaroon and it didn't disappoint! If it were only for that, I'd give this place 5 stars. The croissant, however, was freaking boring. And dry. And without enough awesome butter flavor. I've legit had better at one of the crepe places around town. I was severely disappointed because they looked fantastic, but the flavor totally missed the mark for me. If I needed to get something fancy to impress someone, I'd certainly stop in again! Oh, and thanks to the cashier who kindly spoke elementary French with me while I fawned over the dessert case. Merci, beaucoup!

    (4)

  • Steven P.

    When I stepped into the store, I was pretty excited because the desserts looked amazing. However, in a city where competition of baked goods is pretty hardcore, I felt that Gaby Et Jules under-performed. Not to mention, it was expensive. Macarons: My opinion of a good macaron, although may well be misplaced, is good texture and pronounced, vibrant flavors. While they had good texture, I felt the flavor was pretty bland. I enjoy floral flavors and hoped to smell and taste the rose, earl grey, etc. Instead, I felt like I just had a plain, sweet macaron with maybe an afterthought of flavor. If I have to sit in my seat, squinting my already tiny eyes, focusing on the flavor, that's not a good macaron in my opinion. Nonetheless, they were okay macarons and if it were just for these, the place would've gotten a 3 stars. French Baguette: I was extremely unimpressed with the baguette. While my girlfriend and I were getting the macarons for our expensive study break, the person working there spoke on about how they imported the flour from France and so on. In all honesty, they were kinda pushy with trying to get you to buy more than what you intend to buy. Anywho, I caved in because... bread... those seductive carbs. Begin my rant here: doesn't matter where your flour is from, it's not like American flour is inferior. "Yay! Let's all hate on American stuff" - every hipster ever. It's about the protein content, how well it's processed, and baking techniques (requiring experience and patience). TONS of bakeries in Pittsburgh use "American flour" and make amazing bread. Please don't use "we use French flour" as a selling point if the technique and final product is extremely tough, tears at the roof of your mouth, and interior is deflated and dry. End rant. Overall, lesson learned. I went here because it was close to where I was working and hours were open late. Next time, I will plan ahead and drive to my favorite bakeries further out.

    (2)

  • Steve K.

    Very tasty desserts. As in you'll want to go back every day. Until you realize how much that would strain your bank account (and the waistline of your pants). Seriously good stuff though. I had a bar of chocolate mousse coated in dark chocolate. And wished I could eat many, many more.

    (4)

  • Jessica W.

    Don't get me wrong, this place is delicious, but it is pretty expensive for a cookie. I had the white chocolate basil and it had an excessive amount of basil. Everything looks beautiful there, but I still couldn't get over the price for how small it was.

    (2)

  • Matt H.

    Awesome treats and wonderful customer service! I'll be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Edouard M.

    i can now update my review. The croissants are fine, butt they are pricey, and I am not sure I will often bother going there to buy croissants for my breakfast. The highlights are the pastries - I tried 5/6 of them and they were all delicious. They know how to do their mousses (lemon, pistachio - the latter was amazing), and their "frians" (the crispy bottom of some pastries - e.g. chocolate) are terrific. Very nice gift for a party

    (5)

  • Gabriela W.

    Great ambiance , beautiful decor, gorgeous pastries, great staff and sparkling clean. Our favorite desert today was the Pina Colada. My favorite desert place. Worth the drive from the South Hills.

    (5)

  • Kent K.

    The first time I had macarons was at Ladurée in New York. I didn't know what to expect. Here in my hand was a beautiful cookie that I could eat in two bites, and I paid 2.50 for it. Five bites later, I was amazed. It had a crisp and fragile outer shell. Then soft and chewy with some kind of filling. I was surprised more by the texture than the taste. Since then, I have eaten macarons as often as possible. So what I'm getting to is that Gaby Et Jule makes the most fantabulous macarons I have tried yet. I got Rose, Pistachio, Peach Violet, Lemon, Lavender and Earl Grey. The Peach Violet was my favorite. They were bursting with flavor, and yet not too sweet. And this is coming from a person who can hardly eat anything with sugar in it without calling it too sweet. And they Nailed the texture. It was perfect. Pro tip: (I'm not a macaron eating pro, I just like to act like I am.) To get the right texture, eat 'em chilled. We got our box of 6, and then walked around in the smoldering remains of Squirrel Hill for only a brief moment before trying them. Still delightful but slightly soggy. The rest were consumed after being in an air conditioned car for awhile. That's when they were perfect. There were other pastries sitting on the marble countertops. At least I think they were pastries. They looked like they were made of ceramic, or plastic, or Crisco. Looked like some kind of art display sitting on the marble countertop. So I was afraid to eat any of those because you know what they say, "You are what you eat." (Don't they say that?) I was afraid if I ate one of those, some art shaped cocoon would suddenly be spun about me and I would be whisked away and hung on a wall. I actually wanted to eat everything. Ya, I think I should go back and eat some of those other pastries.

    (5)

  • Katherine Z.

    My favorite macaron place in Pittsburgh. Perfectly crafted, these macarons are my family's go-to treat for birthdays and festivities. It's also located in a beautiful area in Squirrel Hill; great place to stroll around in warmer weather. Also, their other pastries are delicious. I mainly go because I love the macaron displays where they stack the pastries into a tower.

    (5)

  • Lizette R.

    Before I left Pittsburgh I wanted to try some desserts. This place is located inside a market. The attendant is super nice, she has a slight accent but it's understandable. She gives great recommendations and is friendly. There is a sitting area in the market! Try the salted caramel macaron! Yummy!!!

    (5)

  • Yuan C.

    3 words: BEST MACARONS EVER!!! I came here on my recent visit to Pittsburgh and picked up a small box of 6 macarons ($13). They were worth every penny!! I picked the unique flavors because YOLO. The white chocolate basil was freakin bomb dot com! It had a rich chocolate flavor that was balanced perfectly by the hint of basil :) the rose and nougatine were also amazing! Just check this place out, you won't regret it! :)

    (5)

  • Ashley H.

    French pastries just make one feel extra fancy, right? Biting into a macarons with flavors such as salted caramel, raspberry, lemon, and earl gray while eyes closed makes you feel like you've been transported to the streets of Paris. When you open your eyes, you're slightly disappointed, but can indulge in another treat. Walking in, I'll be honest - I expected more... after all this is a French pastry shop. The decor was a bit minimal, but the color of the macarons brightened things up. I stopped in to grab dessert for myself and friends. There was an assortment of pastries in front of me. I asked for their preferences - the raspberry and lemon tarts were recommended. How could I say no? Along with the tarts, I took home 6 macarons. The price was $27 - a bit high if I do say so. When it came time to sample the tarts, a creamy vanilla custard was topped with fresh raspberries. It wasn't overly sweet, but bright yet creamy. Simply delicious. Unfortunately the lemon tart was less desirable. If I wanted something that tart, I would have bit straight into a lemon. Though topped with meringue, it didn't have enough sweet or creamy to counteract that lemon flavor. Perhaps I'll stop in again for macarons or another delicacy. I'll partake in anything... but lemon.

    (3)

  • Kimberly T.

    OMGoodness!!! How did I not know this place existed??? It is Macaron heaven!!! SO many flavors to choose from. And that's just the beginning! They have so many petite works of art that are edible. They also have croissants and breads. I'm drooling over every bit of it. It is all beautiful to look at and tastes amazing.

    (5)

  • Teejay B.

    This place is a pastry wonderland! I was so overwhelmed by the colors and flavor combinations of the macarons. They were beautifully displayed in the window and behind the counter. It was all just so appealing to the eye...but that's not why you're reading my review. You want to know about the taste! Well, I'll tell you... This was my first time indulging in a macaron. I had read about this place from a girl I follow on Instagram who said, and I quote, "Best macarons in Pittsburgh!" Since we were headed out that way, I had to try some! Obviously, being that it was my first macaron experience, I have nothing to compare these beauties to. However, I can say with absolute certainty that they were delicious! There were so many wonderful flavors to choose from! Chocolate, vanilla bean, raspberry, lemon, earl grey, salted caramel....rest assured, I tried them all. I knew walking in here that I was in trouble. I was right, I ate all six in a day and a half. I am not ashamed...

    (5)

  • Kate M.

    Really enjoyed my experience here today. I've had macarons from all over the world and these were some of the best! The employee who helped me (unfortunately I didn't catch her name) was lovely. Will definitely return!

    (5)

  • Leslie H.

    If you want to impress the heck out of people next time you get invited to dinner, bring a box of little Gaby et Jules pastries for dessert. Every time the box gets opened, people stand around and go, "Ooh! Pretty!" They are simply the most beautiful-looking and artful pastries in town (the Yelp photos say it all), and they're obviously delicious to boot. I mean, plan on paying at least $5 a piece, but it's well worth it. The citrus-y desserts (my personal favorite type on the planet; who needs chocolate?) were fantastic-- the lemon tartlette and le sensation are the best; not to tart/sour or too sweet. The L'opera (coffee-flavored French buttercream + almond cake + chocolate ganache) is also quite special. Macarons-- their specialty item-- are just not my thing, so I can't really comment on those. Why eat dry cookies and pasty meringue when you can eat a lovely pastry instead? I just don't get it. I am biased. That being said, many of my friends rave about the macarons at Gaby et Jules.

    (4)

  • Jen L.

    Overall, this place is very good and I will definitely return to try more. The store is beautiful and clean, and the pastries behind the case all look amazing! They have a huge variety of different flavored macaroons, and the staff is incredibly friendly and ready to help answer any questions you might have. I came here to pick up a pastry to surprise my fiance, but of course I couldn't leave without at least trying the macaroons. They're on the pricey side, so I decided to try three: lavender, raspberry, and almond. The lavender macaroon was very good. The flavor was okay but the macaroon itself was perfect. The inside was soft and creamy. The outside had a nice bite. My favorite, the almond one, was also perfect and the flavor was wonderful. The raspberry one missed the mark on consistency. It was sort of chewy and sticky, which isn't ideal for a macaroon. Hopefully this is an anomaly because the other macaroons were delicious. As for the pastries, they were great. Not the best pastries I've had, but great nevertheless. My fiance's chocolate one was definitely a hit. I had the L'Opera one and the coffee flavor in the pastry was outstanding. Definitely worth stopping in and trying a few flavors. I know I'll be back for the raspberry pastry over cream filling -- It was difficult NOT to buy it this time around!

    (4)

  • Chelsey B.

    I've had many macarons, including ones from famous bakeries in San Francisco and New York. I can honestly say that Gaby Et Jules makes wonderful macarons and pastries, and I am so excited they are in my neighborhood! I love supporting local businesses that put their heart and soul into their products, and this place does just that. Every pastry is meticulously crafted, and beautiful to look at. There were many samples when I stopped in, and everything was delicious. I got 6 macarons, and loved each one. Will definitely return, and bring my French friends when they are in town.

    (5)

  • Mark L.

    Nice little shop in Squirrel Hill. The macarons here are really good quality. Nice texture and good amount of flavor. They had a decent selection of flavors as well. I had the pistachio, almond, earl grey, strawberry, mango, and poppy. The flavors were were really pronounced, unlike a lot of other macarons I've had elsewhere where they don't really taste like anything. My favorites were the pistachio and almond. My least favorite were the earl grey (flavor was accurate, just not big on tea) and poppy (tasted like the jelly out of a jelly donut... ick). One thing though is that these are really pricy. Probably the most expensive macarons I've had yet, but they were worth it for the most part. Also, the amount of reviews calling these things macaroons makes my head hurt. There is a difference between macaroons and macarons, people.

    (4)

  • Anne C.

    French baked goods is a special vice of mine. So anything after this will be biased. These little overpriced french cookies are just delightful. Several different flavors which may or may not be worth trying. I've experimented with their white chocolate basil and earl grey and I have to say they weren't bad. Will come again. and again. and again....

    (4)

  • Michelle N.

    Yummy macarons!!! We tried... White chocolate basil x2: VERY basil, caught me off guard Le Pittsburgh x2: this is just whatever to me, I didn't really care for it Raspberry: delicious Rose: good Pistachio Earl grey tea: tastes like fruity pebbles at first, it's good and I see it being a favorite, but I personally don't care for it Salted caramel: sooooo good. My fave flavor!!! Nougatine: an almond-y, creamier version of salted caramel. A touch sweeter than the salted caramel. Lemon: my second fave!! Glad the girl working told me to try it Coffee Ahh I loved reading the story on how gaby et juls came to be (there's a newspaper article on the wall that made me curious, so I checked out their website). Yummy macarons and friendly service. I can't wait to come back!!

    (5)

  • Katie W.

    I finally got to try this place out today and I couldn't be happier! The atmosphere of the store in general is very clean and pretty with all the colors of the pastries and macarons. We got a box of 12 macarons and they're already half gone. I have a weakness for pretty packaging and food and I got just that. I can't wait until my next visit!

    (5)

  • Serena T.

    I tried 6 macaroon flavors and I'll try to remember them all - Lavender, Violet, Pistachio, White Chocolate Basil, Earl Grey and Rose. Out of those, I enjoyed the Pistachio and Earl Grey the most. I've had macroons from Laduree and I can't even compare the two - Laduree is on a completely other (heavenly) level from most of the macroons I've ever tasted. The ones from Gaby Et Jules were ok, a bit too creamy in the middle for my taste and I didn't always feel that the flavors were true to taste. For example, I've had amazingly good Rose macaroons before but if I hadn't rememberd I ordered a Rose macroon I would have never guessed that the flavor was Rose. Same with many of the other flavors including Lavender and Violet. I wasn't a huge fan of the White Chocolate Basil but I thought the Pistachio and Earl Grey were 4 star worthy. 6 macrooons will set you back $13.00 - which is on par with other high end pastry places.

    (3)

  • C C.

    As soon as my mom and I walked in, we were greeted by a cheery "Bonjour!" The shop is clean and bright. We were overwhelmed by the number of different pastries and had trouble choosng just one to share (we'd just had a very filling dinner). One of the girls behind the counter was extremely patient and helpful as we tried to choose. We ended up with Le croustillant aux 3 chocolats and enjoyed it a lot! The chocolate was rich and delicious, and the presentation was great. The outdoor seating was a great place to enjoy dessert on a warm evening. Unfortunately, the price here is not something a college student can afford daily, but I'll definitely remember this place for a treat in the future.

    (4)

  • Mo D.

    I tried the Lemon Tart and the Pear Cheesecake.All I have to day for both is, it was dangerously delicious and taste like your eating pastry from a true chef! the crumb bottom of both was crumby enough, the tart had just the right amount of tart and the cheesecake was nothing but creamy awesomeness. This place is pricey but I PROMISE, you will not regret trying any of the pastries. I also had some Macarons and although the texture was executed well, the flavors missed the mark as they were very faint. Macaron flavors I tried: Raspberry Pistachio Almond Poopy Nougatine Passion fruit White Basil Pineapple Raspberry and Pineapple were the only flavors I could taste (slightly). Service was service. Young lady serving us looked snobbish and as if she needed a Pepsi to wake her up (I hate soda/Pepsi by the way)

    (4)

  • Jessica D.

    They apparently listen to the "people" cause when I went yesterday, the macarons are $2.25 a piece, 7 for $15. I would agree though that they are not as tasty as they are beautiful. They are perfectly crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside. Some flavors were very strong (which I mean in a good way - lemon for instance), some were pretty weak and I couldn't really tell what I was eating (raspberry which was a big shock. J said the vanilla was too sweet as well. I would likely return to taste the pastries which were beautiful to behold. I just hope that they pack a bit more taste then the other beautifully done macarons.

    (3)

  • Morgan D.

    Sadface. I got to stop in here for a breakfast treat before work one morning. The space is just beautiful. I ordered an almond croissant, which at a whopping $5.50 (!!!) I was expecting to taste like nothing short of heaven. Well sadly the filling was very grainy and not good. My standard for comparison is La Gourmandine and their almond croissants are amazing and not nearly as expensive. I will return and try their other offerings, but with the prices so high, they have a lot to prove!

    (2)

  • Derek R.

    Yes, the desserts are incredible and the quality is spot on. The selection is a bit limited, from what i see. The downside is the prices are right up there with a bakery in New York or San Francisco. This is Pittsburgh....i am not sure a place like this will last here. Good luck

    (4)

  • Kate B.

    Lovely little French bakery. What is it with me and French bakeries lately? Holy moly. My mum loves this place first and foremost for their macarons, it seems, but also for their pastries. Specifically those cute little cakes with the big price tags. We were just bitching about the prices earlier and then proceeded to spend about 50 clams on deliciousness. Oh well. I guess a lot of effort goes into making some of this stuff. I can understand charging a lot for macarons because I have made them before myself and yes, it's a huge PIA. lol. Oft times they don't come out right. Baking is truly a science. I am glad this place has a formula for kick-ass macarons down-pat. Oh and the service--I have only been in once--but let me tell you, sweetest ladies working behind the counter. I love the accents and the French words and how they encourage us to attempt to pronounce words. Heehee. I am soooo bad at French. Every French person ever (particularly the linguists and teachers) are rolling in their graves every time I attempt to pronounce various words... oh well! But yeah, they were running low on macarons and were out of some flavors but when we asked, they went in the back to procure more. They are closed on Mondays and I was hellbent to try some of their delicacies. It was, of course, nearing 3:00pm today (Sunday) and that's when they close. Still, great service despite this. A+ Hard to say what things are my favorites... I know I did not like the banana cake thing but that's because I am not fond of banana to the extent that some people are... also their orange tart thingy was too orange-y for me. But if you like a certain flavor and you get a "that" flavor item, chances are, you will like it. A lot. E.g. I looove hazelnut and their hazelnut cake/torte/thing was FANTASTIC. Soooo good. And the pistachio cake? I devoured the entire thing in a minute. Agggh! I had to pop a digestive enzyme after eating this rich amazingness but was totally worth any indigestion that may occur after.... their lemon macarons and the chocolate ones are my fave. Basil was freakin' delish as well as the Earl Grey macaron. How do they get such intense flavors all in one little cookie? IDK! And I wish so hard they were open Mondays as I am flying back to St. Louis tomorrow evening and they normally open quite early...I'd totally haul ass back there first thing tomorrow morning if I could and stock up for the flight home. Unffff. I guess I will have to wait until my next trip back to Pittsburgh!

    (5)

  • Rebecca L.

    I got the raspberry and white chocolate basil macarons ($2.25 each). The raspberry was great, but not any better than the $1.75 raspberry macarons I have had before. DO NOT GET THE WHITE CHOCOLATE BASIL. I was trying to be adventurous with this flavor pick and it totally backfired. White chocolate and basil are not meant to be together and I am a lover of both! Overall I probably would not recommend because of the price.

    (3)

  • Liz K.

    These macaroons are a true delight. The display truly in like fine patisserie shops in France. I love the chocolate croissants but I got for the macaroons. I think they're about as perfect as can be and the best I've had in Pittsburgh. The packaging also makes them the perfect choice for a gift - birthdays, weddings, you name it.

    (5)

  • Shawn O.

    Wow. What a letdown. Maybe I let hype get to me again, but overall, Gaby Et Jules just didn't satisfy my expectations of what a good macaroon should be. From an atmosphere perspective... although the owner and staff were extremely happy to serve us... the whole white glove affair just seemed a little stuffy. I decided to splurge and get a few different types of macaroons and a pastry. Ignoring the sticker shock I endured (almost $3 per macaroon... really?), I was incredibly underwhelmed by quality, complexity and ingenuity of the options. Do yourself a favor and grab some macaroons from a non-traditional spot (such as Marty's Market, or if you have the privvy... simplified versions at the Duquesne Club) as these babies just aren't up to par.

    (2)

  • Mia G.

    As a macaron enthusiast, i was not impressed by this place. Their flavors are underwhelming considering the steep price for just a little macaron. I tried the pistachio which was mediocre, and chestnut which didn't taste like chestnut at all. I also asked the owner if they make their breads and she said they don't make their own dough. It is incredulous that bakery isn't capable of making their own dough. The overall atmosphere of the bakery was nice but that's all i can really say.

    (2)

  • Joseph T.

    The macaroons are certainly pricey, yet I found them well worth the price. Jules offers about three dozens variations of macaroons as well as several other pastries and French baguettes. I've only had the macaroons which I found to be delicious wonderful. The flavors are quite intricate. The sugar is not overwhelming, so you are able to taste the subtitles in the difference of flavors; however, some flavors are quite delicate. I would recommend thoroughly cleansing your palate before trying a different flavor. I tried orangette, rose, pistachio, almond, passion fruit-chocolate, a honey nut blend, and violet. My favorites were orangette and pistachio, but I would recommend all of the flavors I tried! I intend to upgrade Gaby et Jules to four and a half stars if I am ever permitted to do so.

    (4)

  • Angie K.

    I really don't know why there is so much hate here. Sure this is Pittsburgh, but any decent macaron anywhere else will be at least $3. The disadvantage, I guess, is that maybe there are many college/grad students checking this place out? Even so, you shouldn't be popping these macarons like pills anyway. The macarons were pretty, like they're supposed to be, but I did think that they lacked in taste. The flavors were there, but not as strong as I wanted them to be. I fell in love with their chocolate cake, Le Royal Chocolat. Get it!

    (4)

  • Jerry Y.

    Best macarons in Pittsburgh. Actually best macarons I've tried so far in the whole country.

    (5)

  • Nicole B.

    I could eat these macarons for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and every single snack in between! Such a cute little shop. The French baguettes are also super delicious. The dough is shipped from France and baked in the shop. They always have new and interesting flavors! The macarons and bread get five stars from me no doubt about it! The reason this review lacks the fifth star is because I am constantly frustrated when I want to buy many macarons and pay pretty much full price for even buying them in bulk. I think it would be totally awesome if they would offer a discount for buying in greater quantities! $2.25 per macaron is not bad, but the size of French macarons is not exactly satisfying! Any time I go I basically want to eat 15 of them and definitely not share. Overall, this place is awesome! Love it!

    (4)

  • Amanda W.

    The macaroons here are delicious and beautiful. Most of them have delightful, subtle flavors that almost melt in your mouth, but some of them are either very bland (vanilla, coffee) or really strong (rose, lemon). Still...watch yourself... At over $2 each, your purchase will set you back. Since my palette is not always in such a "sophisticated" state, Trader Joe's macaroons at less than 1/6th of the price are usually just fine for me. The staff is very professional and friendly. We met one of the chefs once, and he was adorable--clearly very dedicated to his craft.

    (3)

  • Kylene W.

    French pastries are amazing! =) Prices aren't. =( But you get what you pay for! =)

    (5)

  • Jessie T.

    I was in town for a wedding a few weeks ago and stopped here before grabbing dinner to ensure we could pick up some macarons before closing. The interior was very bright, white, and sparkly clean, which enabled you to really center your attention to their macaron case and their other many intricate desserts. The flavors that I went with were vanilla bean & basil, pistachio, salted caramel, lavender, rose petal, and a chocolate. I ate them over a span of a few days, which all remained fresh even through the drive back home, and each flavor was amazing. Their filling is much more creamy and more whipped then other macarons I've tried, but I loved it! The most interesting flavor was the vanilla bean & basil.. I am a huge fan of basil, and although the basil was a little strong at first taste, it all pulled together really well with the sweetness of the vanilla. I would highly suggest coming here if you haven't done so yet because they are absolutely delicious!

    (5)

  • Jordan M.

    I am an avid connoisseur of macarons, and these are some of the best that I've had. I don't like in Pittsburgh but this is a "must stop" place when I'm in the area.

    (5)

  • Katy R.

    So good, it should be illegal! The macaroons are DELICIOUS!! I recently came here for the 1st time to buy some treats for my Valentine and I was super impressed!! All of the macaroons had such intense and delicious flavors!! We loved them so much that I returned a few days later to get more! Can't wait to go back again! I also love how cute the store is and that they speak French! This place is a "must-try" for sure! Love!

    (5)

  • Sara P.

    Gaby Et Jules is exactly what one should expect of a good French bakery! The atmosphere is spot on. Clean, small, lovely, and you can see the full kitchen and chefs baking away behind glass. It's just wonderful. Onto the desserts... DIVINE! I purchased an assortment of delicacies for my holiday party, from macarons to tiny tarts and pufed pastries. Everything was delish and decorated beautifully. My only critique is the price. Yes, the items are specialty, but $3+ per macaron (unless you buy in bulk, b/c the price does go down) is a bit steep. $7 avg. per pastry? I mean, this is still Pittsburgh. These prices rival NYC. Macarons are such a fad dessert right now that people forget that they aren't incredibly difficult to make, and the ingredients are pretty inexpensive. That being said, they were very good... just overpriced in my opinion. Overall, c'est magnifique! (I couldn't resist.)

    (4)

  • Shirley T.

    Perfect for gifts of treating yourself once in awhile! Everything there is made with so much care and it shows in the quality of the pastries! I've only tried a handful of the macaron flavors but all have been great and tasty so far. The croissants are also huge and delicious!

    (5)

  • Julie D.

    Bonjour! Permettez-moi de vous aider à vider votre portefeuille aujourd'hui! Few pastries excite me as much as the ones at Gaby Et Jules patisserie. I stopped by on a recent Friday afternoon. The exterior of the shop is an incredible bright spot on Forbes Avenue. Inside, the store is very clean, bright and tidy. The display cases are full of carefully placed edibles, lined up like tiny jewels and magnificent works of art. So elegant! The shop really is quite over the top. And I'm not just talking about the prices! My wonderful Gaby girl patiently waited while I chose my macarons one at a time and carefully boxed them up for me. Next came my pastry choices. She was even too kind as to help me decide which to try. She told me how every pastry is hand crafted in the traditional French way with no shortcuts. I loved her accent and could have talked to her all day. I can see that care goes into creating each puffy pastry. Everything was perfectly packaged in bags and boxes with the super cool and very pretty GEJ insigna. After many ohs and ahs, I was out the door. Later, back at the ranch, it was time to enjoy my super duper indulgences. The question was, where to start? And who will help me? BJ and the macarons won. They were the right amount of crunchy goodness on the outside. And the perfect gooey, fluffy, soft sweetness on the inside. I am a fan of these tiny little pillows of delight-fullness. The little cookies were deliciousness in my mouth, I swear. And well worth the splurge. These treats seem to be straight from Heaven. Later, came the froufrou French patisseries. Never met a tartelette that I didn't love. And I loved this one, topped with raspberries. Another special treat was the Paris-brest. I am a fan of the hazelnut flavored creme and the choux pastry was topped with powdered sliced almonds. Another treat is their croissants. I ordered a pain au chocolat and while they were not the very best that I have ever had, they were very good. The crust was very flaky and shattered as I torn into it. The interior was light as a feather, but not tough. The layers inside were stretchy and would separate as I pulled with my fingers. The flavor was buttery with a natural sweet goodness. The fineries here are a wonderful splurge. If you are craving something decidedly different, what better way to fulfilling this craving than to visit Gagy Et Jules! Mon nouvel ami! Je taime!

    (4)

  • Rochelle H.

    Gaby et Jules, Je taime! How can I describe the majesty of a perfectly made macaron... I don't know, but I will try. First off, I am not a sweets person. I would rather have an extra piece of meat or bread at the end of a meal, instead of dessert. That being said, I had the honor and privilege of tasting one of Gaby et Jules macarons at a food event and they were FABULOUS! After that tasting, my daughter, (Nicknamed Muff) begged me to take her to the actual patisserie in Squirrel Hill. Indulgent mother that I am, we set our sights on the jewelry cases containing some of the finest macarons to be had in the country! Yes, I said country! I've had macarons at places said to be "famous" for their macarons and the macarons at Gaby et Jules outshone them by a long shot. For someone who isn't into sweets to actually say that they dream of salty carmel or lovely raspberry macarons, is to say a lot! To eat a whisp of flavored air and have it envelope your tongue in ethereal loveliness... Ah, what glory they are! I can't wait to go back for more...

    (5)

  • Ran L.

    You know how the storefront is all shiny red and silver and glamorous? Well, the inside of this bakery is just as shiny and glamorous...and so are all the pastries. The pastry chef must also be a pastry artist, because every item is beautifully and intricately decorated and super fancypants. Yes, it's true, their macarons are delicious. If you happen to pop in while they have the pumpkin macaron, make sure you try it. It's absolutely out of this world. I like their macarons better than Jean-Marc Chatellier's. And yes, it's true, they will also cost you a pretty penny. But if you are as much of a macaron enthusiast as I am, Gaby et Jules is worth the trek. That said, I have tried one other thing here -- a pain au chocolat -- and it was much more expensive than La Gourmandine's and not as good. Actually, I have a hard time imagining how some of their pastries could be better than the same pastries at La Gourmandine, and they are consistently at least 50% more expensive here. So, although I have yet to give a few other "benchmark" items a try (I have heard that their baguettes are magnificent), I probably would not recommend getting your other pastries here unless you live in Squirrel Hill or you have a generous dessert budget.

    (4)

  • Alison M.

    Their pastries are beautiful, their presentation is phenomenal, their staff is enthusiastic, fun and ready to help. But beneath this fancy exterior, lie some seriously mediocre items for exorbitant prices. While the macaron flavors seem ingenious and well-curated, they fall very short in execution, especially when one considers the price point. Some flavors were seriously heavy-handed (rose especially), some were blah (couldn't figure out what one flavor was once I got home), and only one was just right (poppy flower!). The passion fruit/chocolate combo was intriguing. In my $15!!! box of 7 macarons, the sizes of the meringue were inconsistent, and the amounts of filling varied wildly. Texture-wise, the meringues were flat and chewy, lacking the characteristic lightness that makes macarons so incredible. The eclairs were just okay. Their prices were almost double those of Jean Marc's in Millvale, and I found the uptick in price to be inversely proportional to quality. I will continue to go to Jean Marc's for macarons. Though his flavors aren't so flashy and his store isn't so sleek and modern, the proof is in the proverbial pudding. When I do return to Gaby et Jules, I will absolutely not purchase their overpriced subpar macarons. Instead, I will give their specialty pastries a shot. Hopefully, they will match up to their flashy and gorgeous presentation. As it is a new business, I hope to see them improve their quality standards, implement more realistic pricing, and to begin create items that taste as good as they look.

    (2)

  • Christopher W.

    I'm not a huge fan of macaroons, but since my wife is gluten-free we sometimes stop here for a little different option for dessert than the ice cream/froyo places in Squirrel Hill. The star of this place are the macaroons. They have a variety of at least 20 different flavors, from basics like chocolate to more esoteric like rose. They are all very well made and flavorful. We've never had one that was dry. They always seem to have the right mix of moistness and bite. I tend to stick with the more traditional; my favorites are caramel and lemon. They are not cheap, however. $2+ per macaroon. You have to be careful as you can easily walk out $30-$40 lighter. We haven't really tried any of the other items, but they do have a nice selection of other pastries and baked goods, again all very well presented. I think this is a great place to pick something up a little more unique for dessert, but it is definitely not an everyday treat. It's a fun dessert for a group of people to try different flavors.

    (3)

  • A. Lynn B.

    Coming from Vegas, I am a confection snob, and French Macarons are in my top 5 favorite things that exist on the planet earth. At Gaby Et Jules, I have tried 14 flavors so far, including earl grey, raspberry, almond, etc... I find the price of these little treats average. While pricy when compared to similar treats, they are on-par for the pricing of a good macaron. The flavor profiles are interesting, and most of the time quite good. If there was to be a complaint, it would be that sometimes (in certain macarons) the flavor is quite muted. This is a personal issue, and does not mean that they are not good by any means. As for texture & proportion: The outside "biscuit" section of the macarons have the proper texture... slightly crunchy shell... and the inside cream filling was found to be a good proportion. The filling is also smooth, light, and silky in texture. As expected, a proper macaron should somewhat melt in your mouth. The ambiance of the shop reminds me somewhat of previous french bakeries that I have been in, but perhaps just a bit more "pretentious" - perhaps from pride of their product. This didn't bother me at all. I rather expect it.

    (4)

  • Jack L.

    I would give this place 3 stars for the pastry. And 3 stars for the surly service. We were greeted with "Bonjour!" as soon as we walked in. But, my indecision made a couple of the staff very nervous for some reason. As I tried to make up my mind, one of the staff barked at my kids, "Don't touch the signs." We finally ended up with a variety of 8 macarons and a pain au chocolat. Total pricetag: $20.70. Yikes, that added up in a hurry. The macarons were good. Not easy to find in Pittsburgh so I guess this is going to be my default place even though the service isn't great and it just seems pricey for Pittsburgh. My pain au chocolat - what it lacked in chocolate in made up for in butter in the croissant. Just meh.

    (3)

  • Lauren K.

    While the store itself is very cute, the prices here are excessively expensive, not only compared to other local French bakeries but also to some of my favorites in larger cities such as New York and Seattle. $5.50 for an almond croissant - which was truly nothing notable - is absurd. Also, the Paris-Brest was borderline stale.

    (3)

  • Tian Y.

    Gorgeous brightly lit store. Friendly service. The desserts look impeccably decorated with extreme attention to detail. But holy crap is it expensive. $2.25 per macaron of that size? DAMN. They tasted average, though the texture was great. I do like the occasional macaron and I found these way too sweet. Maybe others can give a more legit verdict but I'm not too crazy about them personally, at least not willing to pay for it at this price. Lower prices would do this place wonders. It would make them seem less full of themselves - not that they necessarily are, but it leaves a bad impression when the food doesn't quite live up to the price tag.

    (3)

  • Jack T.

    Yuck. I bought an overpriced coffee eclair today that tasted more like the refrigerator case than anything else. The icing was gummy, and the filling congealed. I much prefer La Gourmandine.

    (1)

  • Ryan P.

    I've sampled their wares several times in the last week or two due to the generosity of coworkers bringing croissants in to work, but today was my first experience in the actual shop. It's beautiful inside -- shiny and clean, and the staff seem friendly. There's even a full wall window where you can watch the food being made. The croissants seem roughly on par with those from French bakeries in town, and the macaroon I had was delicious albeit a little strange since it was basil and white chocolate flavored.Their almond croissant is tougher and less sweet than the like from, La Gourmandine, but still good. Overall, I'm not sure it's quite as good as La Gourmandine or Jean-Marc Chatellier's, but it's definitely in a more convenient location for me, and to be fair, it's trying to fill a slightly different niche than the other ones. It's also brand-new, so they may have some kinks to iron out. It's a great addition to Squirrel Hill -- check it out today!

    (4)

  • Michaela R.

    The place is different, fancy desserts a bit pricey, though. I got some macroons they were good but I've had better at Jean's in millvale.

    (3)

  • Sharon F.

    Went here during the soft opening. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly and everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there. We tried a few of the macarons. I was a fan, but my husband didn't like them as much. I felt that the rose flavored macaron was overpowering, but the others such as earl grey and strawberry, were much more balanced. We also tried on of the pretty cakes (small one). I don't remember what the name was, but it was banana and chocolate. My husband loved this. I found the texture too soft, but the flavors were delicious. The last thing we tried was a pain au chocolat. I liked it and thought the chocolat was very high quality, but I thought it was not as crunchy and flakey as I would have liked. I can't wait to go back and try some more things

    (4)

  • Charlene W.

    I walked in and almost walked right back out after seeing the prices . Each macaron was $2.50 and the other small pastries and cakes were $5-$7. I'm all for paying for quality but these prices were pretty intimidating for a poor college student. I ended up purchasing two macarons, salted caramel (the most popular I was told) and a passionfruit chocolate. The salted caramel delicious but the passionfruit chocolate was just okay. They are of decent size and the amount of filling is just perfect. So if you can afford it, go for it.

    (4)

  • Tammy L.

    Yum! Very good macarons in a cute shop in a great little neighborhood. My brother-in-law and his family live in Squirrel Hill and said that we needed to visit this shop when we were in town, so we picked up a dozen macarons and a small orange tart for dessert one night. The macarons were tasty--maybe not the best I've ever had, but certainly very good. Of the ones we tried, chocolate and coffee were probably my favorites. Peach-lavender and raspberry were also good, and I don't usually like lavender-flavored things. Since we were there late in the day, they were out of pistachio, which is one flavor I usually judge a new macaron place by. Wuh wuh. The orange tart was basically dreamsicle-flavored. Yum. The crust was nice and light, as was the filling. I was so bummed that I accidentally dropped the tart upside down, as they didn't offer me a bag to carry our 2 boxes. Not sure what's up with that, but word to the wise...ask for a bag. The macarons and tart cost just over $30 altogether, so you want your desserts to be intact when you get home! Service was friendly, and when I made a very sad face upon being told that they were out of chocolate macarons, someone appeared from the back with more! :) How nice. Got to try their baguette and pain au chocolat the next day. Very good. Of course, not as good as in Paris, but hey--we aren't in Paris, are we! Overall, I'd recommend Gaby et Jules for getting your French pastry fix on.

    (4)

  • Amanda B.

    Ascetically, it's very pleasing. The nice clean lines found outside are repeated inside this French bakery. I love the red and silver exterior, it gives a modern look to the main drag of Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill. All the white glove wearing 'Gaby Girls and Guys' were very friendly, greeting us with a pleasant 'Bonjour!' and smiling brightly while ringing up our $80 (!$!$!) worth of macarons and a pastry. The macarons are brightly colored yet subtly flavored. Some flavors are better than others. The sea salt caramel was a little disappointing, but the white chocolate basil, almond, and rose were perfect. And yes, they do tip the scales at $2.25 for 1 with no discounts when you buy more. You pay for high quality, which is expected. It was good to try once, and perhaps on a very special occasion, but Gaby et Jules is a little too pricey for me to become a regular.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth M.

    Truly artisan sweets! The chocolate eggs they make for Easter are so beautiful I can't imagine anyone ever eating one! They have a great assortment of macarons. I sampled the almond, coffee, raspberry, salted caramel, lavender, white chocolate basil, and poppy. I didn't really care for the white chocolate basil...the basil reminded me too much of Italian seasoning. The almond was delicious. The cookie shell was speckled with yummy almond pieces. My absolute favorite was the poppy, which is the April flavor of the month. It had a strong berry taste and I wish I had purchased more than one. The only downside here is the price, which is expected for macarons. $15 for 7 cookies makes them more of an occasional splurge than a regular treat, but maybe that's the way it should be!

    (5)

  • Jay B.

    If you like tastey desserts you need to come here absolutely amazing. Macaroons and other specialties. A bit pricey but so good.

    (5)

  • Mage W.

    I've been meaning to get in here for awhile and I was not disappointed! The shop is lovely with a window into the kitchen so you can see the chefs at work, and the displays of pastries and macaroons are really inviting! I got a plain croissant and a little chocolate mousse cake. The croissant was nothing special-- good enough, but not any better than anywhere else. The cake however was delicious! Perfectly creamy and not overly sweet. It was just the right size to split between two or even three people if you come with friends. I'll definitely be back in the future and I look forward to trying out more of their selection. The staff were also friendly and though there were several people in the store, I only had to wait a minute before being helped.

    (5)

  • Jamie F.

    Everything I've had from Gaby Et Jules is fantastic. From their macarons, to their lemon tartalette, to their croissants and pains au chocolate, everything is delicious and flawlessly executed. The folks at the counter are also very courteous and the decor is beautiful. A wonderful addition to Squirrel Hill!

    (5)

  • Jason F.

    I stopped by here this past Saturday afternoon with my fiance for a light snack. This was actually the second time that we had been here although the first time was close to closing time right after they had opened so there was not much to see or buy. This time around though, man were the display cases decorated with some beautiful food. Everything about this place feels warm and inviting including the workers who seem to want to help you. On my recent visit here I ended up ordering an Almond Croissant without really looking at the price. So you can imagine my surprise whenever it cost me $5.50! Granted I am more than happy to pay for really good food whenever it necessary and while this was good food, it wasn't great food. The croissant did have a nice flaky texture to it and a good buttery taste with the outside covered in sliced almonds. However,I would have been much happier going to another Pittsburgh's French bakeries and getting a superior almond croissant for half the price. The previous time that I was here my fiance and I got 3 macaroons to split. While I do not remember the flavors, I do remember enjoying them even if they did cost us a little bit each (I think around $2). So why the 3 star review for food I clearly enjoyed you ask? Well it certainly isn't for the interior of the shop which was awesome, nor is it for the customer service which I have found to be great on both occasions. It is strictly based upon the prices and the fact that I can get what I think is a superior item for much cheaper at a couple of places that are not that far away. The bottom line for me is that I might be back in the future but only if I am in the Squirrel Hill area and really craving something from a French bakery.

    (3)

  • Kayo K.

    It's pricey but the best pastry shop you could find in Pittsburgh if you are craving for European style sweets( not like typical American gross icing sweets ughhhh)

    (4)

  • Kiki T.

    This place is fantastic! I tried the almond croissant and a few of the macaroons. I agree that the macaroons are much creamier than the average macaroon, but they are absolutely delicious. The almond croissant was perfect - a bit of crisp on the outside and delicious almond within. Not too sweet, perfect with a morning coffee.

    (4)

  • S L.

    I am surprised by all of the positive reviews for this French bakery. I tried several flavors of the macarons including sea salt caramel, vanilla and earl gray - all of which were underwhelming. Good texture but the taste was lacking. I was most disappointed w/ the sea salt caramel (my favorite macaron flavor ever!) because the filling tasted like cheap cake frosting. $2.25 for a tiny macaron is pretty steep, especially since I pay $1.75 in San Francisco, $2.75 in NYC (at Lauderee) and $1.25 in Columbus for a better macaron. I don't mind paying premium prices for desserts (given my huge sweet tooth) but the macarons at Gaby et Jules are just not worth it. Also, I cannot believe the almond croissants here are $5.50! The ones over at La Gourmadine are $3.75 (?) and amazing. I had such high hopes for this bakery especially since it is within walking distance from my apartment, but I don't think I will be back.

    (2)

  • Andrew S.

    Gaby et Jules is a great French boulangerie and patisserie. Note that I didn't say "French-style" or "French-theme." No, this is the real deal or rather très authentique! My wife and I lived for a couple of years in France and frequented local neighborhood/village stores for bread and tasty pastry treats. This place is exactly what you'd expect to find tucked away on a chic little side street in Paris or on the fancy main street of the nicer villages and towns of France. Gaby et Jules has perfectly replicated the in-store experience and, most importantly, the taste and quality of the products. We tried a baguette (which was about half-eaten by the time we had walked the 10-minute walk home!), croissant, and a pastry called Paris-Brest (a circular choux pastry, sort of in the shape of a donut, with hazelnut cream sandwiched in between). Everything was delicious and authentic. The service was good. Efficiency is what you want in a busy store like this, and the staff moved things along quickly, even though other customers seemed to have many questions that needed to be answered. Perhaps the coolest part of the experience is looking through the large glass panels to the kitchen where the head pastry chef (a French guy who has worked at some of the best patisserie in Paris) and his team are hard at work. This is a great addition to Squirrel Hill. The best part is that it isn't an American bakery pretending to be French with substandard products. This is the real deal. Think what you will of the French and their often peculiar ways, but they do know how to make a great baguette (and macaron, croissant, etc, etc). Having something like this in Pittsburgh is great to see. Merci beaucoup Lori et Frédéric

    (5)

  • anna z.

    The pastries here are incredible! Definitely one of the best bakeries in Pittsburgh comparable to many patisseries in Paris

    (5)

  • Karla D.

    This is a such a nice little bakery in Squirrel Hill. When I want to treat myself this is the first place I go. The macaroons are delightfully scrumptious. So many choices. Taking a dozen or so to a party always makes me a hit.

    (4)

  • Stephanie C.

    I love macarons but I especially love macarons from Gaby Et Jules. All of the workers speak fluent French and I believe that the owner used to work for Ladurée, which is my all time favorite patisserie.

    (5)

  • r. h.

    Authentic Parisian patisserie? Can't say for sure. But Gaby et Jules certainly wouldn't be out of place if it were transported to Manhattan. Overall, I feel mixed about this shop. On the plus side, the food tastes pretty good and looks beautiful. On the down side, the shop is rather pretentious, and, arguably, overpriced. I braved the line on its soft opening this past Friday and got: one croissant, one dessert, and four macarons. The croissant was very nice -- flaky, buttery, not doughy at all. It is, however, Americanized in its size: probably twice as large as the breakfast croissants in France. Gaby et Jules offers an amazing array of jewel-like macarons. Although I have not been fanatic about this confection, G&J's alluring display still got me to try some. And they are very very good. Not too sweet, and the favors generally shine through -- if it's a coffee flavored one, expect strong espresso; if it's raspberry flavored, expect intense summer berry. While the pastries at G&J may be easy on the eyes, they are not so easy on the wallet. A croissant is $3, the dessert is about $7, and each tiny macaron is $2. One can get similarly tasty treats at Jean Marc Chatellier's for half the price (G&J's macarons are probably a little more sophisticated, but JMC's food has an authentic rustic charm). To me, the main differences are: JMC's Millevale storefront is a great deal humbler; the shop is much harder to get to; their servers, while friendly, are not cute girls who speak with a charming French accent, and your pastries won't be as prettily packaged.

    (4)

  • Heather D.

    Finally a macaron! I've been seeking one out since I moved to PA a year ago, and they're just not that easy to come by. I was visiting a friend in Pittsburgh this past week, and we happened upon this place, which she raved about. She generously purchased the 7 for $15 for me, and the family and I tried so many flavors! The violet was extremely strong, and I don't know if I could handle that again. However, the chocolate, the salted caramel and the mango were all delightful! The white chocolate basil was a little peculiar for my tastebuds as well, but I'm pleased with the texture and presentation of the macarons. My bud has tried the many other pastry options as well, and they all looked exquisite. I would definitely stop in again if I'm in the city!

    (4)

  • Ingrid C.

    The macarons were delicious; the texture was great, and the flavors were subtle and pure. I had a lemon and a a raspberry. The only reason it doesn't get five stars is the price. I don't know what the deal is, but they're a little small for the price.

    (4)

  • Vikram J.

    The authenticity of having a French server at a French bakery is great. Excellent service and decor. Watching macarons being made in the kitchen was fun. By the way, apparently the French pronunciation of macaron ends on the o. The croissants are also fantastic! If you're going to complain about the price, go elsewhere!

    (5)

  • Nicole B.

    The macaroons are amazing! The inside of the patisserie is very beautiful and clean. I really love how they showcase all the desserts. Everyone who was working there was super friendly. Can't wait to go back!

    (5)

  • Carly K.

    I had a pistachio macaron yesterday, and it was so delicious. I love experimenting with baking, but when it comes to macarons, I lose patience. Now I can run up to Forbes and grab delicious, fresh macarons whenever I want! Because they are in the meat of their grand opening and are now taking orders for the holidays, make sure to stop by to sample some delicious treats. Make sure to get your order in quickly as they have a five day waiting period for some of their fancier concoctions. I am so glad Pittsburgh has a true French patisserie. The bright candy apple red exterior is both fun and inviting. I couldn't resist adding a chocolate croissant before checking out, and I wasn't disappointed! Make sure to stop in and talk to the staff. They are extremely helpful, and can point you in the right direction, no matter what flavor profile you enjoy. They have equally delicious options for chocolate lovers and fruity types.

    (5)

  • Gerald M.

    Very contemporary looking shop. They love red! Open kitchen? Doesn't matter to me. The product is all that counts. Not being familiar with French macarons, I purchased two of most everything. My wife and I thought the filling was a bit too sweet; our opinion... not sure if they are supposed to be that sweet. Comments on Opera and Caramelia: very rich chocolate. Nice looking and tasty... but we like the products more at La Gourmandine on Butler Street. Warmer atmosphere, greater selection (no macarons, but that's ok). Couple of people have commented on the prices; I agree that the prices are a little high for most of the items... not that we have much to compare them with. A problem exists with the location: Forbes Avenue area parking is difficult to find if you just want to pop in for a snack. Gaby et Jules will benefit from heavy sidewalk traffic, but lose on drive-by traffic. Overall, very nice... but there are other choices.

    (3)

  • Nathan B.

    I buy from here semi-regularly, and have never been disappointed. Their macaron sleeves make a great gift and are a real crowd pleaser, they are perfect for buying ahead of time if you are cooking for a group and can't be bothered with dessert. My favorites have probably been their great selection of pastries, though, which I buy from time to time as a breakfast treat. Some of my favorites have been Le Fragrant, which had like a violent almond meringue with a sherbet-like inside, and Le Tonga, which was pretty much like the best banana pudding.

    (5)

  • Dave P.

    You don't need to be pretentious. The quality of the food sells itself. I would give the quality of the pastries here a solid 4. I got one of each of the four on display. and a baguette. Total was $30 which is fine for the quality of the selected items. I didn't understand that gimmick where the staff spoke French at all. Overall the pastries are very good. The baguette was also good. Maybe I am a little to rough and tumble for this place.

    (3)

  • Mary S.

    Their lemon macarons are incredible. The tartlets are divine. Arrays of delectables, all colorful shine. I will continue to pine. A sweetness so fine.

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :8:00 am - 8:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : No
    Attire : Casual
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No

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