13 editor picks in Pittsburgh.
13 brunch in Pittsburgh, editor-picked for brunch open saturday. The saturday brunch spots worth queuing for. All brunch in Pittsburgh.
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.
OrderItalian breakfast plates and a pastry from the cafe case, with a cocktail.
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.
OrderThe crepe-style hotcakes, thin and crisp at the edges, with Lyonnaise potatoes.
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.
OrderWhatever creative special the kitchen is running, plus the house breakfast plates.
Fig & Ash on East Ohio Street in Deutschtown runs a wood-fired weekend brunch in Pittsburgh. American comfort plates from an open hearth on the North Side.
OrderWhatever comes off the wood fire, plus a brunch cocktail.
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina on 6th Street downtown grills Argentine meats from late morning in Pittsburgh. A counter-order spot for a grilled brunch.
OrderA grilled cut with chimichurri and grilled provoleta at the counter.
Meat & Potatoes on Penn Avenue downtown runs a chef-driven gastropub brunch in Pittsburgh. Brunch poutine and cocktails in the Cultural District at weekends.
OrderThe brunch poutine and a Bloody Mary off the cocktail list.
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.
OrderA pastry and a filter coffee, or a light breakfast plate at the cafe.
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.
OrderA weekend brunch plate or an early hardwood-grilled burger.
Bird on the Run on South Highland Avenue in East Liberty fries chicken and serves breakfast in Pittsburgh. A quick counter for fried-chicken sandwiches.
OrderA fried chicken sandwich or breakfast biscuit from the counter.
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.
OrderA loaded waffle and a strong coffee; the savoury waffles are the move.
Kaya on Smallman Street in the Strip District runs a Caribbean weekend brunch in Pittsburgh. Big Burrito's plant-filled room with jerk plates.
OrderCaribbean-leaning brunch plates and a rum punch off the bar.
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.
OrderA brunch plate on the back patio with a coffee or a cocktail.
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.
OrderA panini and a specialty latte on the patio or downstairs.
