2017 Best of Best Bakeries in Washington and Greene Counties
Is there anything better than a good dessert? Cookies, pastries, cakes – you just can’t go wrong.
Especially here in our region, where many would say we have the best local bakeries.
But don’t take our word for it.
In 2017, the Observer-Reporter introduced the Best of the Best Awards to celebrate the best businesses, organizations, people and more that the residents of Washington and Greene counties thought deserved the distinction of best in their respective category.
The response from the community and nominees was overwhelming. More than 400,000 votes were captured from 11,000 unique voters, validating the vitality of the communities that comprise the Observer-Reporter’s coverage area.
One of our most popular categories was best bakery. Here’s what our readers came up with.
Bethel Bakery
Since Bethel Bakery opened for business in 1955 in the South Hills, generations of patrons have made their way to the shop for the bakery’s signature pastries, cookies, coffee cakes and one-of-a-kind cakes.
- Address: 5200 Brightwood Road, Bethel Park and 2500 Washington Road, North Strabane
- Website: bethelbakery.com
Chicco Baccello
Chicco Baccello is a small coffee house and bakery located in the heart of Washington, whose mission is to bring locally-sourced, delicious sweets and treats of the best quality to the community.
- Address: 239 S. Main St., Washington
- Website: chiccobaccello.com
Joe’s Bakery
Known for their doughnuts, Joe’s Bakery has been a staple in Washington for more than 30 years.
- Address: 123 N. Main St., Washington
- Website: facebook.com/pages/Joes-Bakery/111513832221855
The Keystone Bakery
The Keystone Bakery has been family-owned since 1926 and has built a reputation on producing the best breads, cakes, pastries, cookies and doughnuts from the finest ingredients available.
- Address: 3 Eastgate Plaza, Monessen and 770 Rostraver Road, Belle Vernon
- Website: thekeystonebakery.com
Some of the donuts available at Krency’s in Tylerdale.
Krency’s Bakery and Catering
Krency’s has been a Washington favorite since 1959, and strives to produce the highest quality products from the most authentic ingredients.
- Address: 990 Jefferson Ave., Washington
- Website: krencys.com
Disagree? Our 2018 Best of Best Awards are coming this summer. Stay tuned!
This article is sponsored by Observer Publishing Company.