9 Charming Pittsburgh Cafes That Deserve More Attention From Yinzers
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Beth Price-Williams
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Foodies have it pretty good in Pittsburgh. After all, the city’s brimming with so many restaurants that it would probably take years of eating out every day to try them all. Unfortunately, with all of the amazing restaurants in and around the city, some eateries fly under the radar, missing out on the attention they deserve. These nine Pittsburgh cafes are all gems, some more hidden than others, that definitely deserve a visit.
A tiny family owned and run eatery tucked in the Strip District, Cafe Raymond serves breakfast (all day) and lunch daily. All of the quaint cafe's meals are made from scratch. Feel your mouth water as you dig into such classic dishes as blueberry ricotta pancakes, homemade soup, and classic burgers.
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Serving both breakfast and lunch daily. Square Cafe offers both indoor and outdoor seating (during the warmer weather). The Regent Square eatery can get pretty busy. One bite into your meal, and you'll see why. Try such eclectic dishes as pierogi soup, chicken mushroom crepes, and the roast beef and chickpea salad.
A cozy cafe nestled in Point Breeze, Point Brugge Cafe boasts a scrumptious menu inspired by Belgian cuisine. Stop by for brunch, lunch, or dinner, where you can dig into such delicious dishes as crab cakes, artichoke hearts, vegetarian stuffed banana peppers, and short ribs.
On those lovely Pittsburgh days, sit outdoors by the pond, where you might see a turtle sunning himself, at Cafe du Jour. The charming South Side cafe offers a delicious selection of entrees, sure to leave you stuffed. Try such favorites as the roasted egg plant rolls, the pan-roasted trout, or the chicken quarter. Cafe du Jour is open for lunch and for dinner.
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Tantalize your taste buds when you stop by Encirco Biscotti Bakery and Cafe, tucked in the Strip District. Before stocking up on freshly-made biscotti from the bakery, sit down to a delicious meal. Start your day with a hearty meal of green, eggs and ham or smoked salmon. Lunch dishes include brick oven pizza and pasta.
Lawrenceville's Coca Cafe offers a quaint setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Order from an eclectic menu that features such scrumptious breakfast dishes as banana bread, the four cheese omelet, and the crispy polenta cakes. Lunch features an assortment of soups, salads, and sandwiches.
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Relax for breakfast or brunch at Geppetto Cafe for a helping of waffles or crepes - available in a generous assortment of sweet and savory flavors. Like French toast with a twist? Try the raspberry and goat cheese or the s'mores stuffed French toast. The lunch menu features an assortment of fresh salads.
Bring your own beer (or wine) to Cafe des Amis in Sewickley. The enchanting cafe serves breakfast and lunch daily. Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast - pancakes, waffles, or crepes, for example. Lunch features entree salads, quiche, and sandwiches.
Feel as though you've journeyed to Europe when you sit down for a delightfully delicious meal at Cafe Zinho. The European cafe serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday, dishing up such authentic plates as cod fish cheeks, pan roasted quail, and boneless pork shank.
Do you know of any charming Pittsburgh cafes that deserve more attention from yinzers? Let us know in the comments! Love kitties? Then you’ll definitely want to grab a bite to eat, sip on a delicious drink, and meet some adoptable cats at Colony Café.
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