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$8-15BrunchCafe brunch and pastriesStrip District
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.
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$14-24BrunchArgentine grill lunchDowntown
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.
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$8-15BrunchCafe brunch and paniniRegent Square
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.
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$12-18BrunchBrunch and burgersBloomfield
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.
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$9-16BrunchClassic diner breakfastStrip District
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.
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$12-18BrunchAll-day breakfast and brunchEast Liberty
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.