Pittsburgh Eating: 8 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Pittsburgh

Istanbul Sofra

By Lauren

The location of Istanbul Sofra has been occupied by a lot of restaurants, but this is the one that has really hit the spot. Right on a busy corner across from a lovely park and a church, this restaurant offers outdoor seating and a diverse menu of Turkish favorites sure to please any visitor.

by Lauren

Commonplace Coffee Co.

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By Samer

Local Coffeeshop

Commonplace Coffee Co.

Commonplace Coffeehouse was voted as one of the 50 best coffeeshops in the US. Despite their expansion into several branches, the owners maintained the essence of a local coffeehouse with skilled Baristas and tastefully brewed coffee. They sell neatly packaged coffee in addition to a variety of coffee brewing and grinding merchandise.

by Samer

Station Square

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By Samer

Entertainment and Dining Destination

Station Square

Station square, a historic meeting place for railroad passengers is currently a destination for dining, nightlife, duck tour and ferry boat dock, incline plane site and historic landmarks such as the Bessemer court. Many of its restaurants are located on the river bank overlooking Pittsburgh's rich skyline.

by Samer

Carnegie Coffee Co.

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By Hannah

Charming Coffee Shop

Carnegie Coffee Co.

This is a lovely coffeeshop in a refurbished post office. It's in the heart of the small but thriving Carnegie business district. Stop in for cuppa before heading out shopping, stay in for a meal, or hang out to get some studying done. They serve specialty Illy coffee (the Bianca is my fav) along with delicious sandwiches.

by Hannah

Geppetto Cafe

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By Samer

The Crepe

Geppetto Cafe

Located on Lawrenceville neighborhood's alternative Butler street, this cafe mirrors the character of this street with its innovative and optically pleasant interior from ceilings to walls. Oh yeah, the crepes are delicious whether savory or sweet if you are up to for a brunch or a snack after a walk on Butler.

by Samer

Square Cafe

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By Lauren

Fresh breakfast for all types

Square Cafe

This place has just about any kind of breakfast you could want. Fancy a plate of veggies? How about some pancakes? Bacon and eggs? Or just a cup of coffee and some fruit? This is the place. The atmosphere is colorful and the food and coffee are delicious. There can be a bit of a line on weekends, especially on nice days when you can sit outside.

by Lauren

Point Brugge Café

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By Samer

Moules-Frites

Point Brugge Café

This Belgian restaurant/cafe is located in the calm residential neighborhood of Point Breeze. The serenity adds to the ambience specially in summer when outdoor seating is available. It is very suitable for lunches and early dinners. They have some of the best mussels in town but that should not overshadow the other delicacies on the menu

by Samer

Primanti Bros.

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By Samer

Pittsburgh's Sandwich Pride

Primanti Bros.

If you tell Pittsburgh local that you have lived in or visited Pittsburgh, they will ask you: "Have you tried Primanti Bros?". A restaurant that started back in the 30's to sell sandwiches to hungry truckers expanded over the years to a dozen and a half branches. The restaurant boast particularly about their french fries loaded sandwiches.

by Samer