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.
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.