27 Best Breakfast Restaurants in Pittsburgh

“My family went for lunch on Saturday, the place was absolutely packed! And for good reason, the food was absolutely delicious! And the service we received from our waiter was perfect. Elijah was very attentive and always happy to meet my toddlers many requests 😅 Also would like to add that even though they were super busy, it took them less than 10 minutes to get us seated and the food didn’t take long to come out at all. All the food was hot and fresh, even the strawberries were freshly cut. We will definitely be spending many more breakfast and lunch dates here!“

“My family went for lunch on Saturday, the place was absolutely packed! And for good reason, the food was absolutely delicious! And the service we received from our waiter was perfect. Elijah was very attentive and always happy to meet my toddlers many requests 😅 Also would like to add that even though they were super busy, it took them less than 10 minutes to get us seated and the food didn’t take long to come out at all. All the food was hot and fresh, even the strawberries were freshly cut. We will definitely be spending many more breakfast and lunch dates here!“

“Greatest breakfast , reasonably priced, family oriented and our family’s favorite place!❤️❤️🐝🐝🐝🔥💕🥰“

“I have been eating at this Diner for 52 years. started at Irene's diner then pips diner and now. Johnny's diner !!! Magnificent breakfast and incredible soups. hidden jem in the city of Pittsburgh.“

“Our first time at Caffe Mona and we were impressed by everything. Staff, food, service, vibe….all outstanding. It’s definitely going to be a regular stop now whenever we hit The Strip!“

“My family went for lunch on Saturday, the place was absolutely packed! And for good reason, the food was absolutely delicious! And the service we received from our waiter was perfect. Elijah was very attentive and always happy to meet my toddlers many requests 😅 Also would like to add that even though they were super busy, it took them less than 10 minutes to get us seated and the food didn’t take long to come out at all. All the food was hot and fresh, even the strawberries were freshly cut. We will definitely be spending many more breakfast and lunch dates here!“

“Gino’s is my weekend breakfast go-to! Friendly staff, fast service & delicious food, what more can you ask for! ❤️“

“One of my favorite places to take my sons for great pancakes and great service. My son always asks, “can we go to Shelly’s?” When we’re in town.“

“The meal was absolutely perfect. Ambience is totally on point and the staff was friendly with good suggestions. I loved the food the pancakes with pistachio sauce are out of bounds. I even ran into some old friends and made new ones too. You’ve gotta go. Thanks nook!“

“Ambience, menu, service and, of course, the eclectic decor. What a delicious, fun experience in Lawrenceville. Will now be our go to brunch restaurant!“

“I have been coming here since they opened about 8 years ago. It instantly became my favorite place. It’s a Lawrenceville staple now. When people ask me what my favorite restaurant is I say “well it’s actually a brunch place, but Geppetto Cafe! Trust me!” Great atmosphere, food, and people. There are few places I’m a regular, and this is one of them. Their iced black coffee is my all-time favorite too. We just had our engagement party here, and they were so flexible and accommodating. It was really special, and many of our guests said “you WOULD have your engagement party at Geppetto”. They loved it. Everyone thought it was super cute and that the crepes were delicious. Highest recommendation for brunch, coffee, or a special occasion!“

“We went this morning to eat some brunch and celebrate after my daughter Arya got a 2nd chance in life (transplant). After Alexa (our waitress) heard about our story, management came to us and said everything was on them. Definitely filled us with joy with such a kind act. Can’t wait to go again after this beautiful experience!! Look at the customer #PrayforArya!!!“

“So impressed! We stumbled across this breakfast/brunch location after a very poor experience at Panera Bread around the corner. The atmosphere is clean and relaxing. Everything is very streamline and efficient. They have a juice bar that offers delicious options. We both had the Million Dollar Breakfast Sandwich. It was delicious. Coffee and water were left on the table no worries about re fils. Highly Recommend. Staff is attentive. Great way to start the morning.“

“This place used to be Gary's. They did a very nice remodel! The place is bright an clean. The food coffee, and service are great. FINALLY someone who knows how to cook over easy eggs!“

“Have been to First Watch multiple times . Food is always excellent and the service is great .Would highly recommend First Watch in McCandless.“

“Best pancakes! Great service. Highly recommend!“

“Best pancakes! Great service. Highly recommend!“

“Great food. Close to the amphitheater“

“We wanted to try something new and wow this place was amazing. What a great choice! Once I saw cevappi (delicious Balkan Sausage) in the menu, I stopped looking. You can’t get it anywhere around here. That plus the amazing home fries that were super crispy and delicious. My husband loved his chicken schwarma which was super flavorful. I loved all the sauces in it too. You must come check it out. Everyone was really friendly and wanted to make sure you were happy which is rare anymore.“

“Great food - feta cheese pie in honey & sesame seeds best we have had! I had slow cooked beef in tomato sauce which was beautifully tender and full of flavour. The house red wine was also really good & very reasonable! Served with chips, rice & salad. My partner had chicken souvlaki which was tender and tasty. Waiters are fab. Complimentary drink at the end. Really reasonable too.“

“Had a morning appointment on Liberty Ave. & Stopped in for breakfast after. Saw the special for 2 eggs, sausage, hash browns & toast for under $7 & had to stop in. Quite the neighborhood, yinzer, diner feel. Lil small but accommodating seating. Cozy. The wait staff was quick, efficient & personable. Rocky was cooking away & catching up with some Steeler news with the locals. Stools are a lil shorter than your usual ones which is accommodating for shorter folks. I sat at the bar & deliciously watched my food sizzle, simmer, & cook to perfection. Couple of cuppas of coffee & a hearty breakfast had me ready for the day. Everything you needed was at your bars & tables (hand sanitizer, salt, pepper, Heinz ketchup, hot sauce, sugar creamer, grape jelly). The folks were fine with chatting up about anything local & interesting, others were having a quiet breakfast scrolling through their phone feed. The menu was short and to the point. A few specials on the front, a la carte as well. Everything was reasonably and affordably priced. Tables were neat and tidy. There was also a small collection of movies & music for sale too. Couple of classics in VHS, DVD, CDs & Casset tapes.

Parking: Park in front for standard fare. Catch a side street spot if you're lucky.“

“First time the hubby and I visited Waffles INCaffeinated (Upper St Clair) and we were pleasantly surprised! Had their signature latte, sausage gravy and bananas foster waffles. Everything was very good. I usually do not get waffles because they seem heavy but I felt the mix Waffles INCaffeinated uses is light. After eating a full size waffle with toppings, I was satisfied without the feeling of being completely stuffed and weighed down. We visited Sunday 8/18/2024 shortly after 9am, business was doing well but not yet at full capacity so we were seated immediately. One detail I appreciated was the cleanliness!! Tables spotless and even the rungs on the chairs were dusted. Prices I felt are in line with any other place. I give them outstanding points all around!“

“great food! friendly atmosphere. highly recommend 😃“

“Food is delicious! Price id good. Waiter needed a lot more personality, needed to learn menu. He might have been new. It's an old place that could use a make over and a cold air deflector from the door. But the food is very, very good.“

“Great food. Great service. Will be back 👍👍“

“Great food. Great service. Will be back 👍👍“