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Kaya is a brunch brunch spot in Strip District, Pittsburgh.
Editorially verified May 28, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Caribbean-leaning brunch plates and a rum punch off the bar.
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Address: 2000 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.