Nice little restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh. Super friendly staff and nice ambiance. Wife and I got to their restaurant close to 10:30 AM, but their breakfast was already over and were switching to lunch. So we just got their oatmeal. Really wished we got there just a bit earlier because if their oatmeal represented their breakfast menu, it must have been amazing! Not much sitting area though - it's definitely one of those places where you go in, eat real quick and leave. Only stools lining the wall. Lunch looks good too, but didn't go. read more

Local fried eggs with bacon on ciabatta was delicious. The yogurt parfait was fresh and good. Fresh squeezed orange juice and cinnamon roll were good too. Only complaint is that it took about 15 minutes and 2 reminders to get a simple bagel, which turned out to be burnt and bland afterall. Well worth the prices. read more

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When traveling the world it's sometimes tough to find a quick stop to find vegan food to fuel you up. This is certainly the place to do it. Further if you have travel companions they can find many options that are non-vegan. Glad I found this local favorite on my visit. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If you're interested in getting soups or sides I suggest calling and asking ahead of time what they have since it changes daily. Their cauliflower soup is the absolute best!! They have a monthly vegetarian sandwich that can often be made vegan and their sides and soups are clearly labeled vegan. They also usually have vegan chocolate chip cookies that are incredible! I haven't had any of their other desserts but they look amazing. Just be aware if you go at peak lunch time it can take a bit to get your sandwich (sides, soups, and desserts are ready right away). read more

I work 2 blocks away, so this has been a consistent breakfast (and lunch) stop for me for years. I figured it's about time to give them some Yelp love. Their smoothies are my main attraction most mornings, though their sandwiches are great grab and goes to take back to your desk. The only downside is there is often a long line, but it's worth the wait! read more

Ive been to this bakery/ restaurant about 30 times. I love the concept of a French bakery.The quiche and croissants are five stars.Anything I ate was five stars. So if you're hungry I suggest the Quiche or another daily special. One friend likes the grits. On a lighter appetite, the croissant or an amazing muffin. The coffee.....well, I am not happy with the flavor. Too bitter. I enjoy espresso,cappuccino, drip coffees, and usually the strong flavors. I have tried their cappuccino, americano, drip and decaf cappuccino,drip and pour overs. Nothing makes me warm and fuzzy. Granted, I am a coffee snob, so take my judgement with a grain of salt. Please try this wonderful place! read more

It was such a nice sunny day so my friend and I decided to grab lunch. The vibe at bluebird reminds me of home in San Francisco. We decided to split the Cuban and the roast beef sandwiches. Both were delicious, but the roast beef was a little too dry for my taste both in the beef and in the composition of the sandwich. That Cuban tho.... Omg so deliciously moist and flavorful and he pickles were awesome. We also decided to have a rhubarb oat bar while we waited for the sandwiches to be made, and that was bomb too. Overall I'd come back again to try the rest of their menu, especially those breakfast items they have read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Rhubarb oat bar - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I came here after too many long waits trying to get breakfast at the Hilton Garden across the street. I wish I knew about this place sooner! It has fantastic food, fast fresh breakfasts and happy & helpful staff. read more

Menu selections were decent. I was able to get a chicken salad that I like. However, it didn't appear to have a lot of chicken. Especially with the price being a little high. The lighting was a little dark, which made it hard to real menu that is written on a large chalk board. But it was very clean and the stuff were all very helpful and accommodating for my order. I will try this place again. read more

Skip it! I ordered 2 sunny-side up eggs and a bagel. They served the eggs in a cardboard box! Ten minutes after receiving the eggs, I got my bagel! They did not have any packets of jelly or jam that every breakfast restaurant should have! NOT worthwhile! read more

Got a turkey sandwich from here. Both pieces of bread were the heels of a loaf. I measured the bread surface on one -- less than 3 inches at the widest spot, steeply slanting sides. They actually used both heels for the sandwich, going out of their way to make the small pieces match. The person before me got a full turkey sandwich that was about twice the size. Is this place joking? They charge high prices for 2 bread heels with a thin, wispy piece of turkey and a single half-wilted leaf of lettuce. Shame on you. read more

Very nice addition to the Market Square area. I went for lunch and enjoyed the simplicity of the menu (soups, salads, sandwiches), but the complexity and thought that went into the individual items. I had the smoked turkey sandwich, and unlike the majority of smoked turkey sandwiches, it really tasted smoked. Very delightful. I didn't have any desserts, but one of the people I went with had a fudge brownie and said it was delightful. All the baked goods looked succulent. The staff was extremely friendly, overall a nice experience. read more

Great fried egg, cheese, tomato and sausage for $6 plus a great macchiato and not overly sweet cinnamon roll. You've gotta go. Seems like a place that would be in SF or NYC. And that's a good thing. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Fried egg with cheese and sausage + macchiato - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stayed in Pittsburgh for 3 days. Had breakfast here all 3 mornings. Gorgeous oatmeal. Beautiful granola with fruit and great European style coffees. Highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I am a fan of Bluebird's food, however, don't anticipate a large portion. If you're leaving feeling stuffed than your wallet will be feeling slim. At times their kitchen can get easily backed up. I would suggest if you have a limited time for lunch that you may want to skip visiting Bluebird. If you can order ahead or if they offer delivery you may want to consider that route. If it is winter time when you visit, you may want to be keep your coat on. The frequent opening of the door tends to keep the entire place on the colder side. Opening doors though are a great sign of a business doing well though so this is hardly a criticism of the establishment. read more

Very good coffee - Counter Coffee beans, can't go wrong there. Extremely friendly service, very welcoming. Had a great breakfast sandwich - fried egg, sausage, on ciabatta bread. Everything else looked great as well. Good atmosphere in there as well, nice place to hang out and enjoy your food and coffee. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of my favorite spots to grab a quick breakfast or lunch while I'm working downtown. The options are endless- changing soups, salads, and sides based on seasonal availability- so you never get tired of the food. I've never had anything here that I don't like! A recent favorite is their breakfast fried egg sandwich on pretzel...still drooling over it days later. Be sure to try their coffee as well! read more

I dream about their biscuits and gravy. So good! Their cinnamon buns are also amazing. I've only ever ordered takeout from here and it tastes just as good as I would imagine it would if you had eaten in the restaurant. My only complaint is that they aren't open on the weekends!! read more

Cute little coffee shop and cafe. My vanilla cappuccino was delicious. House roasted turkey sandwich was phenomenal! Service was great too

I had such high hopes for this place. I Arrived at 10:40 am and was told it is between lunch and breakfast therefore only the pastries and drinks are available. Breakfast service had just stopped and lunch would start at 11. Oh well, I said and ordered a cappucino. It's the sloppiest cappuccino I've ever been served. Maybe they're just new? I asked them how long they'd been open-- 3 years. I won't be returning. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Probably the sloppiest looking cappuccino that I've ever been served. - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It can be a little tight around lunch time but wow totally worth it amazing bread, sandwiches are out of this world. Delicious desserts and great soup made this one of my new favorite places downtown read more

This place is good. The sweet potato hash was way too greasy though. I don't need a puddle of grease at the bottom of my plate. But overall it was very good. The salmon and cucumber bagel sandwich with sundried tomatoes was great. The bread pudding was great. The cappuccinos were great. read more

If you're in market square definitely check out this spot! I got a HOUSE ROASTED CHICKENROASTED AMISH CHICKEN, POINT REYES BLEU CHEESE, ROASTED SHALLOT, SHAVED PEAR, CARAMELIZED WALNUT, BANYULS VINAIGRETTE salad and it was really good. They give you a huge portion of roasted chicken, but I do think there could of been more of the other items listened in the salad. It was super fast and easy to grab the already pre made salad on my lunch break when I wanted a healthy option! It's super clean and cute I would definitely recommend and I will be returning. I thought the customer service was great too, very knowledgeable and kind! read more

Nothing really special for lunch. It's better than fast food but the prices seem high for what you get. I ordered a salad with chicken, blue cheese, pears and nuts. It was mostly lettuce and it was pre-made. My husband had a chicken salad sandwich and there was very little chicken. I would just stick to baked goods here. I would view it as a bakery and not really a restaurant. read more

Food is decent, but quality and speed of service are very lacking. I ordered a cuban sandwich and waited about 10 minutes. They handed my sandwich to the wrong person (with the same name). I brought it to their attention and they apologized. About 15 minutes later, my sandwich was finally ready. It tastes good, but I will never go back to this place. They need a better system (i.e. taking a last name on the order) and they need to be faster. I don't recommend it. read more

The BF and I were looking for a simple brunch/early lunch after flying in from Chicago. The four star rating I saw made me pick Bluebird Kitchen but we're leaving disappointed. The price of the food does not match the quality. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, which was handed to me from a cooler in the back, and my boyfriend ordered the August salad, which he was told to pick from the cooler in front. I understand being prepared for the lunch rush, but why even call yourself a kitchen if you're simply handing out prepackaged food like 7-11? My chicken salad was entirely too salty, and my boyfriend's salad had bitter lettuce. Disappointing. And the customer service is likewise disappointing, as other Yelpers have mentioned. No one walks you through the menu, or explains why they serve some foods prepackaged or some foods hot. TL;DR not coming back and not recommending it. read more

Did you know that 'Italian Yellowfin Tuna' looks and tastes just like Starkist Chunk Light Tuna? Nor did I until I spent $17 on the Tuna Nicoise Salad and a soup (which happened to taste like room-temperature cocktail sauce). In addition, the dressing was nearly inedible and the salad toppings and greens had seen better days. (Specifically two to three days prior when I am convinced the salad was assembled.) At least I didn't have to worry about overeating, considering the only thing that I was able to keep down of the meal were the two slices of avocado and half of a hard boiled egg graciously adorning the salad. I don't actually care for Yelp, but the food was so poor and overpriced, that I created an account just to write a bad review of this place. read more

Usually I have very high expectations when I go in to places like this and there appears to be so much thought that goes into each of the sandwiches. We had the vegetarian and the Cubano and neither of them lived up to our expectations. The seasoning and balance of ingredients just wasn't quite there. The bread was the only thing that really stood out to me. Would I come here if I worked nearby? Absolutely. I wouldn't go out of my way though. I like the idea of having higher end sandwiches in Pittsburgh, but the execution needs a bit of work. read more

Spending a lot of time in Pittsburgh and had become convinced that lunch was going to be protein bars only. Until we found Bluebird. Great soups, fresh salads, a lot of vegetarian options that aren't available anywhere else in town. Plus the service is awesome and the staff is just adorable. Pretty much my only choice in downtown now. read more

Put it this way: I haven't written a Yelp review since 2008. I forgot I was even a member until I tried to join today solely to write about this place. I've had my eye on Bluebird for a couple months, and thank goodness I finally found an afternoon without a single reason to walk by. There was actually a line spilling onto the sidewalk, but not being in a rush, I was intrigued by the wait rather than discouraged. I'm so glad this place is living up to its hype. Bluebird Kitchen belongs in New York. No wait, San Francisco. The point is this place totally elevates breakfast & lunch. Its focus on fresh & local, coupled with its relaxed & rustic yet somehow also sophisticated atmosphere & presentation is unexpected in downtown Pittsburgh. It's high time the East End shared some of the foodie wealth! It's refreshing. The prices are fair ($4-$5 breakfast items, $6-$8 sandwiches, $7-9 salads) The staff is adorable & friendly, too. All I ordered on my first visit was a white bean, sausage & broccoli soup. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was broth-based, rather than a thick, roux base I anticipated with "bean" in the title. I felt like I was at my mom's kitchen table eating this soup, that's how fresh it tasted. I love soup but tend to shy away from eating it in restaurants because it's usually loaded with sodium. This tasted good for me: light yet hearty. Check out Bluebird, if only for a dessert. I didn't have one but I loved how each cookie looked unique; no pre-mixes here! Enjoy, folks. read more

Grab-and-go cafe with something for everyone. The sandwich menu offers hearty classics-with-a-twist, such as turkey with jam. The sides are great for people who like unconventional food, and the desserts range from peach hand press to bread pudding. One of my favorite places for a weekday lunch. read more

Absolutely fantastic breakfast sandwiches and coffee. I was there waiting for them to open at 7am while watching (and drooling over) all the fresh baked goods stream out of the kitchen. I went with a egg and cheese sandwich on the pretzel roll after talking myself out of multiple delicious looking sweets (breakfast bread pudding!?). The bread was soft, airy, and salty. The egg was perfectly cooked and loaded with good cheese. Top this off with a spot on brewed cup of coffee with beans from my favorite roaster from NC (Counter Culture) and I was set. Wish I was in town long enough to grab another breakfast or try the lunch. Next time Bluebird. read more

I returned with two friends for lunch the other day and was yet again wowed with their menu. I got the tofu banh mi, one of my dining partners ordered the roast beef sandwich with lentil side salad, and the third person ordered chicken chorizo quinoa soup and a biscuit. The tofu banh mi was flavorful and had been marinated in a salty brine, was served with pickled veggies on a crusty baguette with some sort of bean tapenade. I would have liked more bold Vietnamese flavors, but the springtime-y pickled veggies were really nice. The roast beef was a major hit, as was the pineapple lentil salad. The chorizo chicken soup was described as bland, but not bad. I've only ever had amazing experiences with soups here, so I believe this must have been a fluke. The pastry course (which I strongly recommend that everyone indulge in at Bluebird) consisted of an almond torte, a lemon tarragon mini-cupcake, earl grey shortbread cookie, and a carrot bundt cake. Each was its own perfect little bite of dessert extravagance, and I found that I was amazed at the skill and restraint of the pastry chef. The carrot bundt cake had a bit of orange zest and salt in the icing, which perfectly complemented the rich earthiness of the moist carrot cake. A favorite amongst all of us was the earl grey shortbread cookie. As usual, the place impressed and was a fantastic stop for lunch. Sandwiches and salads are nearly always fantastic, and the meal was great with a few reservations. read more

They have a really good chicken salad sandwich! My only gripe is there's not a lot of seating inside when it's cold out- there's plenty of outdoor seating in market square when it's warm though! Wish it was open on the weekends. read more

I've been to Bluebird several times over the past few years since I work so close to Market Square. Sadly after my experience today I won't be back. This morning I stopped in for oatmeal and a coffee and had to ask one of the employees to take my order. Apparently she was taking a phone order but never told me that. I told her what I wanted and waited patiently while she continued to talk on the phone. More people came in and other workers took their orders. After about 5-10 minutes I became frustrated and told another employee how long I had been waiting and then left. This is not the first time I've experienced bad customer service at Bluebird. Most of the workers are rude and unfriendly. read more

We ordered Bluebird's breakfast catering for a 100-person small design conference we were planning. I wanted to make sure there was healthy, energizing food, and not just a stack of doughnuts to put everyone to sleep. Bluebird could not have delivered better. The greek yogurt with honey and granola was my favorite, but the pastries and fruit (berries, strawberries, pineapple) blew everyone away. It wasn't your typical fare and was clearly prepared with care. I seriously ate way too much yogurt. Highly recommended for a unique and healthy breakfast catering option. read more

review for location in First Niagra building: sandwiches are good but over-priced so i would not recommend them. However, the salads are very good, I am a health conscious eater and ordered a tuna salad. It came without the mayo and contained half of an avocado, very well made and healthy salad if you are looking for a healthy light lunch. read more

The Cuban might be the best sandwich in the city.. seriously.. porky, salty, juicy, pickle-ee, flavor-dripping-down-your-face, kinda good... and I'm sure the Local Fried Egg sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich in the city... rich, and yokey. Look, if you want fries on your sandwich, or a crappy buffalo chicken wrap, or processed cold cuts, then this place just isn't for you. This is real food people. Food that starts out as quality ingredients, that are transformed into a wonderful, delicious products. When you're baking your own bread and pastries, roasting and braising your own meat... that's cooking. That's what we're supposed to be eating. I can't say enough about people who treat food with the proper respect it deserves. It's absolutely refreshing in this world of chained, crappy, processed, mediocrity. read more

Sometimes OK, but today I had the worst New England Clam Chowder of my life. Gritty clams, appears to not be cream based(a defining characteristic of NE clam chowder), undersalted, and utterly tasteless. I usually find this place to be underwhelming and overpriced but I keep giving it another shot for some reason. Probably that awesome Cubano they make. I should just stick to that. read more

I picked up a house roast beef for a working lunch. It was quick to be made and definitely carries some weight. The ingredients were fresh to the bite and enough horseradish aioli to delight and not overwhelm my taste buds and the sandwich. I do like adding chips for a side but found that the sandwich alone was enough to satiate my stomach. If you get there early or late enough you can find parking around market square but if you go during peak hours it won't be so easy to get in and get out. read more