Places to Get Brunch Downtown
Written by Arlo Grey MacFarland
When the weekend is here, it means spending time with those close to you, and many choose to connect through food. Getting brunch in the city with your friends/family is a great way to bring people together, and downtown Pittsburgh has a plethora of dining options for a weekend brunch.
Ritual House: 524 William Penn Pl., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Ritual House’s brunch menu is huge, with a large variety of dishes and drinks to choose from. With sweet, savory, handheld, and appetizer options, alongside an extensive brunch cocktail menu, Ritual House has something for everyone.
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Speckled Egg: 501 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
A dedicated brunch restaurant, the Speckled Egg downtown serves farm-style brunches with a modern twist. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, this restaurant brings the nostalgia back to family brunches.
Alihan’s Breakfast: 129 6th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Just down the street from its sister restaurant, Alihan’s Coffee & Breakfast offers Turkish breakfast dishes as well as other Mediterranean and fusion-inspired dishes. As for beverages, Alihan’s serves a variety of teas and coffees from around the world, focusing on Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern inspired flavors.
Sienna Mercato: 942 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Located in the Cultural District, Italian restaurant Sienna Mercato’s Mezzo floor offers an Italian-inspired brunch menu. Mezzo’s brunch is a curated menu consisting of classic American breakfasts with Italian flavors, like the Limoncello Crêpes and Pumpkin Spice Waffles. Alongside a small selection of coffee cocktails, you can lounge in decadence at Sienna Mercato’s brunch.
fl. 2: 510 Market St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Located on the edge of Market Square, fl. 2 has a curated selection of brunch foods, focusing on lesser seen savory dishes, such as lobster rolls and vegetarian crepes. Serving classic brunch cocktails and fresh-pressed juices, fl. 2 is sure to take your brunch to the next level.
The Yard: 100 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Known for their iconic grilled cheese sandwiches, The Yard offers a sweet, breakfast-focused brunch menu with their unique takes on waffles and French toast. Some of their standout brunch dishes include: Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles, Mac Attack’s Breakfast and the Holla Holla French Toast.
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Sally Ann’s: 136 6th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Sally Ann’s is a laid-back, diner-style restaurant inspired by owner Richard Deshantz’s mother, Sally Ann. If you’re looking for classic, home-style comfort foods and sweet-as-can-be breakfasts, Sally Ann’s is the perfect place to meet up and hang out.
The Commoner: 620 William Penn Pl., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The Commoner’s weekend brunch is a small, yet consolidated menu consisting of Pittsburgh-influenced dishes. Standout foods such as the Pierogies and Pork Belly and Breakfast Hash blend classic breakfasts with the iconic flavors of Pittsburgh.
Eleven: 1150 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Located in an old warehouse in the Strip District, Eleven serves a savory-focused weekend brunch menu. Offering dishes such as Ricotta Cavatelli, a prosciutto quiche, and Fried Pickle Brined Chicken, Eleven brings a funky twist to your typical brunch.
