Spoil Yourself: A Day of Dining Out in Downtown!

Written by Madeline Milchman

Everyone deserves a day free of cooking and cleaning! We’ve created a list of restaurants in Downtown to keep you out of the kitchen all day. There’s no need to lift a finger when you live in the Golden Triangle, a neighborhood filled with culinary delights.

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Breakfast

Apollo Cafe is a family-owned restaurant run by two sisters. Their breakfast menu offers anything you could want from classics like eggs and pancakes to their specialty Mediterranean dishes like an omelette with gyro and feta cheese. View their full breakfast menu here. They’re located at 429 Forbes Ave #100 and are open Monday-Friday 7am-3pm.

Tricia Wehner on Google Reviews

Lunch

Las Velas is owned by David Montanez who grew up in Mexico City and proudly brings the taste of his hometown to Pittsburgh. The restaurant is almost hidden from plain sight, as it is tucked away on an upper floor of a building in Market Square. They serve classic Mexican food like enchiladas, tacos, fajitas, as well as Mexican beers, margaritas, and tequila flights. See the full lunch menu here. They are located at 21 Market Sq and they open at 11am Monday-Saturday and 12pm on Sunday.

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Dinner

Bae Baes Kitchen has an adorable atmosphere filled with colorful decor, greenery, and fairy lights. Their menu features Asian fusion dishes, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. From sushi to Korean fried chicken, every classic dish has a fun spin. Beyond their dinner menu, they have a full bar with delicious Asian inspired drinks like a soju cocktail. They also have beer, wine, and mocktails. See their full menu here. They’re located at 951 Liberty Avenue and are open Wednesday through Sunday.