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In the heart of Pittsburgh’s East End, Bakery Square is a vibrant example of how a city can honor its history while shaping its future. Once home to the iconic Nabisco factory, the site has been reimagined into a thriving hub for innovation, business, and community, without losing sight of its roots.

Today, this dynamic campus offers more than just office space. It provides a place to grow professionally, personally, and creatively.

Long before it was a center for tech startups and global innovation, this site was baking something very different. The original Nabisco plant, opened in the early 20th century, filled the neighborhood with the unmistakable scent of cookies and crackers for decades. For generations of Pittsburghers, this factory was a symbol of industry and hometown pride.

When the plant closed in the 1990s, the question became: what’s next for this iconic space?

The answer came through careful design, intentional development, and a commitment to preserving its historic identity. Rather than demolish, Walnut Capital chose to restore and repurpose, maintaining the architectural integrity of the original building while transforming it into a high-performance, modern destination. Walk inside today and you’ll see original brick, industrial beams, and repurposed factory features, all seamlessly integrated into today’s forward-looking environment.

It was more than a renovation; it was the start of a whole new chapter.

Located on AI Avenue, Bakery Square is Pittsburgh’s new innovation epicenter. It’s no surprise that this vibrant campus has become home to some of the region’s most forward-thinking organizations across tech, science, and design.

And next month, we’re proud to host AI Horizons, a cutting-edge event uniting thought leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This is where tomorrow’s breakthroughs are being imagined and implemented.

Whether you're launching a startup, expanding a research lab, or building the next big thing in AI, this is the address you want to have.

Bakery Square is home to Class-A office spaces designed for the way today’s companies work and how they want to live. From sleek, fully move-in ready spec suites to custom build-outs for larger teams, our flexible leasing options mean there’s a space for every size, every sector, and every style of work. 

Whether you're a tech firm looking for plug-and-play solutions, a research team needing secure, quiet zones, or a creative agency that thrives on collaboration, we’ve designed an environment that adapts to your needs.

At Bakery Square, we understand that one size never fits all, especially in the rapidly evolving world of AI and technology. As the AI revolution accelerates, startups and tech companies require fast, flexible solutions that enable them to plug in and immediately start building the future.

That’s where our spec suites come in. Thoughtfully pre-built and fully furnished, these move-in-ready offices eliminate the delays and high costs of traditional buildouts. Whether you need a single private office or an entire floorplate, our team, alongside our partners at Strada, is ready to help you find the perfect fit. Quickly and efficiently inside Bakery Office 3, located right along AI Avenue, Pittsburgh’s growing hub of innovation.

Our spec suites range from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet and feature:

• Glass-walled conference rooms and offices (with wiring for additional meeting spaces if needed)

• Open floor plans with exposed ceilings for a modern, spacious feel

• Custom Pittsburgh-themed murals

• Opportunities to add your branding and reconfigure layouts to fit your workflow

The result? A plug-and-play workspace that’s ready today but still offers the flexibility to adapt as you grow.

For AI startups and tech tenants, the benefits are clear:

• Move in within 30–60 days

• Lower upfront costs and complexity

• Freedom to scale up or pivot without long-term buildout commitments

• Spaces from 2,000 sq. ft. for a 5–15 person team, up to 5,000 sq. ft. for 50-person satellite offices

So far, Strada has designed seven spec suites at Bakery Office 3, ranging from 3,700 to 6,000 rentable square feet, and they’re already attracting some of the city’s most innovative companies.
 

In a world where innovation moves fast, your workspace should too. At Bakery Square, we make sure it can..

At the heart of it all is the Experience Center, a curated space where innovation, design, and storytelling collide. Here, you can host immersive demos, unveil interactive product showcases, or give client presentations that leave a lasting impression. The Portal Art Gallery brings creativity into the workplace with rotating exhibitions from local and national artists. And when it’s time to break free from your desk, collaborative work zones provide soft seating, writable walls, and high-speed WiFi in spaces designed for brainstorming, meetings, and recharging.

On-site dining offers everything from quick grab-and-go bites to leisurely sit-down lunches, ensuring you’re never far from a great meal. Commuting is made easy with free parking, EV charging stations, bike racks, and direct access to public transportation. And when the workday wraps up, monthly free happy hours bring everyone together, creating networking opportunities and relationships, in a way only Bakery Square can.

Ready to experience Bakery Square for yourself? Book a tour and discover what makes this campus one of Pittsburgh’s most desirable places to work, create, and connect.

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