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8 reviews for Bubble Pi
8 reviews in English
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Review from Jake Z.
Pittsburgh, PA
2/27/2011
This place has such a poor location--at the bottom of Squirrel Hill. I think most people don't go all the way down the hill, instead thinking that everything good stops right around Jerry's Records.
Bubble Pi has some amazing baked goods and are mostly the kind of stuff you'll find in Japan. I couldn't believe my eyes when I first walked in, everything looked so delicious.
The owner is indeed a nice lady and, if you seem especially excited about her bakery (as I did) she'll usually shower you with free food.
I liked the place so much I requested that my girlfriend order my Birthday cake from there. She did just that and what I got (a chiffon cake) was airy and not overly sweet like the sheet cakes you usually get on such an occasion. The cake was topped with fruit and the cakey part was very similar to angel food. It was delicious.
Don't stop at Jerry's, go the rest of the way down Squirrel Hill and stop at Bubble Pi. It's worth it, there's literally nothing like this bakery elsewhere in Pittsburgh.
I wrote a review on my web site about my first trip, if you'd like, take a gander! http://eatinginpittsbu... -
Review from Mary Y.
Phoenix, AZ
Came to Pittsburgh for my hubby's conference, so I was able to venture out for some yummy eats. I was craving boba (bubble tea) and saw reviews. The location here is not great. It's basically perched on a hill next to a few restaurants and apartment complexes.
The owner was super nice. She offers other baked goods that she makes at the store. I think she also offers cakes for weddings/birthdays etc. She sells other Asian cookies and snack items.
It didn't look like she had a lot of flavors but I asked for Mango/Strawberry (which didn't exist) on the menu but said she could make it. The boba balls weren't as soft as I would have liked and immediately hardened in the slushy drink.
They do offer WIFI but the store is really small with only one table seating. -
Review from Hiroyuki I.
Pittsburgh, PA
6/23/2011
Service shows a lack of professionalism. Out of pork buns, she brought out a batch she was going to throw away- which she deemed were "unsell-able" quality yet decided to charge me. Further, when i only offered to take one, gave me a fit that i should pay for all the bread she was going to throw out...
I cannot say anything to the quality of the goods sold here, but I question the degree of service and professionalism at this establishment.
However, I have heard positive comments from others about the actual "sell-able" bread... just go at your own risk. -
Review from Michael F.
Brooklyn, NY
9/14/2009
1. Free wifi
2. Good Chinese buns at Chinese bun prices.
3. Good French pastries at Chinese bun prices.
I came for the baked goods, bubble tea was secondary, but the pearls were soft all the way through and the tea was mild if anything. I liked all of the baked goods except for one, but hot curry shortcake is probably an acquired taste. -
Review from Jessica W.
Somerville, MA
4/29/2009
The window is really eye-catching, with the multi-colored bubbles on the glass. My friend and I were in the mood for bubble tea, and decided to give Bubble Pi a whirl (I also live closer to Bubble Pi than Rose Tea Cafe on Forbes).
Bubble Pi has a large variety of baked goods. There are the Chinese-style buns with fillings like roast pork, pineapple, coconut and taro, but there are also more "Western" selections like cheesecake and panini. The man behind the counter noticed that we were eyeing the Chinese buns, and told us that he had a fresh batch coming out of the oven soon. If we had a few minutes, he could bring some of the buns out to us. We did wait, and were really happy with the warm taro buns that we bought.
While I really liked the buns and the friendly service, I wouldn't recommend the bubble tea here. Though the servers there aren't as pleasant, Rose Tea Cafe's bubble tea is better. The bubble tea we got at Bubble Pi was way too sweet and the tapioca pearls were mostly frozen. Still, I'd go for the buns and also maybe to try some of the other baked goods.Listed in: Eatin' in Squirrel Hill
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Review from Stephanie S.
Lynnwood, WA
9/16/2010
I used to go to this bakery all the time when it first opened, and it was fantastic. The owner is a very sweet lady, and she'd always give me extras whenever I bought a bunch (which was often - cream bread and melon bread is like crack - or at least what I imagine crack must taste like considering how many people are addicted to it).
She also sells (or used to) bread to CMU too if you go to the cafe in Wean Hall. The big difference here is buying it from the Squill store is 1/2 the cost of buying it on CMU, so unless you're a freshman stuck on the meal plan hiking up to Squill is well worth it, and it's fresher that way too since she (at least a year ago) only sells bread made that day.
Only reason I don't go here anymore is because I moved back to Seattle after graduation, and the Taiwanese and Korean bakeries I used to go to here both closed down so I'm stuck buying pre-packaged imported bread until I find another. Mama needs her cracktastically delicious bread, dammit. -
Review from Frank C.
Pittsburgh, PA
3/23/2010
I got introduced to this place by an asian friend of mine, and I checked it out for the first time today. They are one of the only places in pittsburgh that sells asian buns! I am originally from new york, and I loved the asian bakeries there. I am glad that I found something similar in puttsburgh!
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Review from Allen C.
Pittsburgh, PA
3/28/2010
Absolutely amazing bakery. Reminds of home when it comes to small delicacies. Bubble tea is the most amazing bubble tea I have personally ever had, beating those that are chain shops. They also make cakes daily, which are actually better than I thought. It is both inexpensive and tasty. Overall, it is a great place to eat!
