Waffles and breakfast$10-16south-sideDaily, morningsWalk-in
Waffles INCaffeinated on East Carson Street in the South Side is a waffle-focused brunch spot in Pittsburgh. Sweet and savoury waffles and big coffees.
Order: A loaded waffle and a strong coffee; the savoury waffles are the move.
Gastropub brunch$12-18downtownWeekends, 10:00-16:00Walk-in and reservations
The Yard on 5th Avenue downtown runs a weekend gastropub brunch in Pittsburgh. Grilled-cheese-forward plates and brunch cocktails near Market Square.
Order: A grilled-cheese-led brunch plate and a brunch cocktail.
Caribbean weekend brunch$14-22strip-districtWeekends, late morningReservations and walk-in
Kaya on Smallman Street in the Strip District runs a Caribbean weekend brunch in Pittsburgh. Big Burrito's plant-filled room with jerk plates.
Order: Caribbean-leaning brunch plates and a rum punch off the bar.
Cafe and brunch$12-18lawrencevilleDaily, morningsWalk-in
The Abbey on Butler Street in Lawrenceville runs a strong brunch in Pittsburgh. Coffee, cocktails and brunch plates in a former funeral home with a patio.
Order: A brunch plate on the back patio with a coffee or a cocktail.
Cafe brunch and pastries$8-15strip-districtDaily, see siteWalk-in
De Fer Coffee & Tea on Smallman Street in the Strip District is a roomy cafe for a light brunch in Pittsburgh. Pastries, coffee and breakfast plates.
Order: A pastry and a filter coffee, or a light breakfast plate at the cafe.
Argentine grill lunch$14-24downtownWalk-in counter
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina on 6th Street downtown grills Argentine meats from late morning in Pittsburgh. A counter-order spot for a grilled brunch.
Order: A grilled cut with chimichurri and grilled provoleta at the counter.