Pittsburgh's Neighborhood Bakery & Grocery

Come on in — we've got fresh bread on the rack and the coffee's already brewing.

From crusty loaves pulled straight from the oven to a well-stocked shelf of everyday pantry staples, Two Ugly Mugs is your corner bakery and grocery on Balconade Drive.

Freshly baked bread and pastries displayed on a bakery counter
Est. Pittsburgh
Fresh Baked Daily
Local Pittsburgh
★ Community Favorite
Interior of Two Ugly Mugs bakery with shelves of baked goods

Our Story

Two mugs, one mission: good food done right.

Two Ugly Mugs started with a simple idea — a neighborhood spot where the bread is honest, the coffee is strong, and nobody minds if you linger a little longer than planned.

We bake here every morning. We stock our shelves with products we'd actually keep in our own pantries. And we treat every customer the way we'd want to be treated: with patience, a smile, and a genuine recommendation.

Whether you're grabbing a quick pastry on your way to work or picking up ingredients for Sunday dinner, we're glad you stopped by.

Neighborhood-owned
Made with care
Community-first

What We Offer

From our oven to your table

We keep things straightforward: great baked goods every day, plus the groceries you actually need.

Assortment of freshly baked artisan bread loaves

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, whole wheat, and seasonal varieties — baked fresh every morning and ready by lunch.

Golden pastries and croissants on a display tray

Pastries & Sweets

Croissants, muffins, cookies, and pie slices — the kind of thing that makes a Tuesday morning feel a little brighter.

Coffee beans and brewing equipment on a counter

Coffee & Drinks

Well-roasted coffee, tea, and cold drinks to pair with your pastry or fuel your afternoon.

Shelves stocked with pantry groceries and staples

Pantry & Groceries

Everyday essentials, local favorites, and a few surprises — things we'd buy ourselves and stock because we stand behind them.

Why Two Ugly Mugs

We're not fancy. We're just honest.

You won't find pretense here — just good food, fair prices, and people who remember your name.

Baked at Dawn

Our ovens are on before most people wake up. That means warm bread and fresh pastries waiting for you by the time you walk in.

Quality You Can Taste

We pick our ingredients the way we pick our friends — carefully. Real butter, proper flour, and nothing we wouldn't serve our own families.

Always Open, Always Friendly

No appointments needed. Just walk in, take your time, and let us know what you're looking for. We're here to help.

Local & Community-Minded

We're neighbors, first and always. We source locally when we can and support the Pittsburgh businesses that support us.

Find Us

Come say hello

Two Ugly Mugs
437 Balconade Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15236-2706
Hours Mon–Sat: 6 AM – 6 PM
Sunday: 7 AM – 3 PM
Parking Free parking available on-site
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Get in Touch

Have a question or special request?

We'd love to hear from you. Whether it's a catering inquiry, a custom order, or just a hello — drop us a line and we'll get back to you.

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