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.
Cafe brunch and panini$8-15regent-squareDaily, morningsWalk-in
Biddle's Escape on Biddle Avenue in Regent Square is a relaxed cafe brunch in Pittsburgh. Panini, specialty coffees and pastries with a big patio for working.
Order: A panini and a specialty latte on the patio or downstairs.
Brunch and burgers$12-18bloomfieldWeekends, late morningWalk-in
Tessaro's on Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield runs a weekend brunch beside its famous burger in Pittsburgh. Brunch plates and the hardwood grill in a bar.
Order: A weekend brunch plate or an early hardwood-grilled burger.
Classic diner breakfast$9-16strip-districtDaily, morningsWalk-in only
Pamela's Diner on 21st Street in the Strip District serves Pittsburgh's most famous hotcakes. Thin, crisp crepe-style pancakes that drew Obama in 2008.
Order: The crepe-style hotcakes, thin and crisp at the edges, with Lyonnaise potatoes.
All-day breakfast and brunch$12-18east-libertyDaily, mornings to afternoonWalk-in
Square Cafe on South Highland Avenue in East Liberty is a popular all-day brunch spot in Pittsburgh. Creative breakfast plates and a colourful room.
Order: Whatever creative special the kitchen is running, plus the house breakfast plates.
Italian breakfast and brunch$14-22strip-districtDaily, morningsWalk-in and reservations
DiAnoia's Eatery on Penn Avenue in the Strip District serves Italian breakfast and brunch in Pittsburgh. House pastries, egg dishes and pasta in a corner.
Order: Italian breakfast plates and a pastry from the cafe case, with a cocktail.