During our foray into Lawrenceville, we sampled some of the culinary creations that this neighborhood has to offer. Our very first stop was at “Dozen Bake Shop,” which is a small, art deco-themed bakery. They make their tasty treats in small batches and are actually reasonably priced, a perk for any financially frustrated college student. 
Their gourmet cupcakes were $2-$3. The three of us split a cinnamon bun ($3) that was almost the size of our heads and drowning in super caloric cream cheese frosting – delicious.
Another perk – it also happens to be one of the only places open on Mondays in Lawrenceville.
When we visited, it was devoid of any humanity besides the cashier (much like the rest of Lawrenceville), but the pastel walls and relaxed atmosphere made it an enjoyable experience. Don’t just take our word for it, according to their website, “Dozen Bake Shop has been recognized as Pittsburgh’s best bakery for the city’s best desserts in Pittsburgh City Paper, Pittsburgh Magazine, & others, with national recognition in Forbes, MSN.com and more.”
After potentially clogging our arteries with sugar and trans-fats, we took our taste testing to “Espresso a Mano.” If you want an image of this place…well, it’s basically the coffee shop all the hipsters went too after Starbucks got too mainstream. In accordance with this theme, their website boasts, “We also emphasize sustainability in our coffees, carrying many Fair Trade, Direct Trade, and Organic coffees from fine roasters like Counter Culture, La Prima Espresso, and Commonplace Coffee.”
To be fair, the iced coffee I got was decent, although a little weak for my taste. The “espresso bar,” as they call themselves, features a few comfy couches, tables, while the walls sport pictures from local photographers and vintage music and events poster prints.
Final Verdict: The baked goods are, well, good, the hipster scene is thriving, but I’d rather get a Frap from Starbucks than brave the busses.
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