We really enjoyed our visit to Bluebird. The staff was friendly, and the food was excellent. I got the chicken salad croissant, as well as a couple of cookies for later. The croissant was stellar. We will definitely be returning! read more

Bluebird Kitchen - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Love this great little lunch spot. The homemade bread used on every sandwich I've ordered is some of the best bread I've ever had! Their sandwiches, sides, and desserts are unique and delicious. The display of pastries and desserts is oh so tempting. I've only had their cold and hot sandwiches, but I'm sure I'll eventually be back to try their salads and soups as well. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere/decor simple and pleasant with counter and bar stool seating around the perimeter and super high ceilings make the space work well for casual dining in or picking up to go! read more

With 3 guests in my party, we lined up. A guy was taking our order when a girl stepped up and spoke over him (confusing on who to talk to?) so overall I was asked for my order 3 times, by two people. Although they were nice, it was such a forced nice. I had the turkey, and it was what I expected. There was flavor, and it was the perfect size. I could eat the entire sandwich and not feel overly full or remain hungry. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Cuban - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I keep coming back here because the items are attractive, ingenious, and the staff is amazing- it is rare that, especially in a large city, I return to places with inconsistent marks, but damn, that was a fine cake. And it has only been finer. Since my last visit, I have swooned over Bluebird's delicious Instagram and have eagerly come back for their chocolate peanut butter cake, sage and brown butter nectarine, and nearly French, perfect macarons. I'm still iffy on their savory items, but await tomorrow's breakfast sandwich with gusto. When all is said and done, I think this is an awfully special bakery. read more

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came here for breakfast by recommendation of the night manager of the Omni William-Penn hotel. quaint space with high ceilings, bright feel and light seating. menu was small, but with good selections. the steel cut oats were warming and home-y with the twist of a coconut milk base. when the girl was serving it to me though, a dollop of oats landed on her finger and she scraped it back into the oats container - grossed me out a little. hubby ordered the egg sandwich. overall, a fine sandwich with the highlight being the bread. as we leave the best we can say is "it's okay". average breakfast menu that you can get anywhere. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I've always loved this place. When I was a meat eater, I loved their turkey sandwich. It's so fresh, flavorful and delicious! The bacon jam was very savory and the avocado was very creamy. It couldn't be beat! As a vegetarian, I love that there is always a special every month! I loved their black bean burger on a brioche bun! Super tasty. I love their baked goods! The peanut butter sandwich, chocolate chip cookie dough sandwich, and vegan chocolate chip cookie are amazing! I mean, all of their baked goods look awesome. I love their hot teas as well. The coconut oolong is my favorite! read more

I only give it one star because there is no negative star rating. Impossibly slow. Apathetic staff. .....Waiting for over ten minutes for a sandwich that never came while watching the kitchen and wait staff stand around gabbing....... Then, when I got back to my office to eat my beet salad, I found that the server had given me less than half of a serving. Save yourself the time and aggravation and walk on by. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - The Bluebird Kitchen sold me a fraction of a beet salad at full price! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food is fresh and full of flavor. The strawberry green tea was so refreshing - grits & eggs were delicious definitely recommend

I finally stopped in for lunch after following Bluebird Kitchen on Instagram for while lusting after their unique baked goods. I came in around 11am to beat the rush (a line had formed by noon) and was greeted with very friendly service. Having not been there before, I didn't realize you placed your order at the beginning of the counter, and then made your way down to the register. I ordered at the register unknowingly and they kindly took my order there instead. I had a Cuban, which was warm and toasty and delicious. The pickles and mustard added the perfect tangy flavor to the sandwich. My only complaint is that the piece pork belly on my sandwich was a little fatty, but this was not a problem as I picked it off and ate the good parts as the sandwich was still loaded with ham. Overall, it was a very satisfying lunch. I ended up going back up after my sandwich to order an oatmeal sandwich cookie- which was huge and delicious- the filling wasn't too sweet. This place is a little on the pricier side, but completely worth it in my opinion for the noticeably quality ingredients, attentive service, and fresh bright atmosphere that makes for a relaxing lunch break. I will definitely be stopping in again to try the delicious sounding soups and more baked goods! read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Cuban sandwich with pork belly and ham - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I came here for breakfast before a conference, I was excited to try some local breakfast places. I think the highlight of my breakfast was the freshly squeezed orange juice: it was very sweet, natural, and definitely the champion of the day. I ordered the local fresh eggs on ciabatta with the house made sausage. I would have given a four if the bread had been toasted, but it wasnt. The sausage had good flavor, but I would have liked a little salt on my eggs. All in all a good breakfast. If I am back in town I would try the pastries, they looked and smelled amazing. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Freshly made orange juice, squeezed right in front of you for freshness! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Staying in the downtown area there weren't many options for a quick breakfast all weekend long. Most places were only open during the week, so we only had Friday to find a local breakfast spot. Rolled the dice and went to Bluebird and it paid off. Nice modern looking place. Clean and sleek. Quick line. Ordered up some biscuits and gravy. While not known as a city that does biscuits and gravy, these were pretty good. If you're around during the week and looking for a full, yet inexpensive breakfast, Bluebird is your joint. read more

TLDR; great food. Bluebird Kitchen is really a takeout place, not a cafe. Tried this place for a quick lunch with my spouse. The food was good as many other reviewers stated. Good variety of tasty artisanal bread, fresh ingredients, and nice, clever takes on the basic sandwiches. She ordered the Turkey, I the Roast Beef. We also got their in-the-restaurant made chips, which were great. I rated it a little on the low side for me, as the food was slightly on the pricey side for what we got ($30 lunch for 2 for sandwiches, no refills on iced tea). And, we went expecting to eat in. However, it is definitely "Bluebird Kitchen" not "Bluebird Dining Room". I mean to say that the accommodations for dining in are not good at all, unless you want to sit alone and watch people walk by at the windows. There are three bar tables along the walls of the place, with backless steel 30" (think low bar) stools for seating. I imagine that most people will be getting food to go and eat at the tables on Market Square, but the weather was too cold for us. read more

Stopped in about 2 months ago for a cup of soup and piece of bread. The soup was bland and unmemorable; I can't even remember what it was. The "bread" was a piece of bagel, which seem strange. Apparently I forgot about my previous experience and stopped by today for soup. I ordered chicken tortilla soup. When I got back to my office I opened my bag and got a strong whiff of chicken noodle. I opened the cup and it looked like chicken noodle. Out of the 3 soup options I didn't think chicken noodle was even an option so I called the shop and asked what was in their tortilla soup. I was told it had chicken, carrots, onions, broth, and little pieces of tortilla. No tomatoes, beans, corn, or anything you would normally find in tortilla soup. This is when I remembered my previous experience. I will not be returning. read more

This is a good lunch spot in Market Square and a solid four stars. Keep in mind that they do close at 3. I went in with coworkers around 12:30. There were a few people in line and we had to wait a few minutes for food but it overall moved fast. I had the turkey sandwich that has avocado and jam on it. My coworkers had the roast beef (cold) and the Cuban (hot). We all enjoyed our sandwiches. My only complaint is that the bread was a bit too think for the sandwich. Some people might enjoy this but it was too much bread for me. Nonetheless, it was tasty. Service was fast and friendly and the prices seemed on par with the area. We didn't get to have dessert or coffee so we'll have to go again to try that. read more

Today went here on a whim for lunch. The atmosphere is relaxed and modern. The staff is really friendly. I had the chicken and quoina soup, which I recommend their soup all fresh and homemade. Get their bread that they make. I also had the tuna sandwich. This place really love to add olives in their dishes. It was a little pricy but well worth it for the quality. read more

Love Bluebird! Go there for coffee before teaching at PPU and sometimes for lunch after. The salads are the best thing as well as the lovely desserts. Was in there the other day with a friend and we were struck by how pretty all their food is as well as being delicious. read more

One of my favorite lunch spots downtown- delicious salads, sides, sandwiches, and soups. I almost always get the Tuna Nicoise salad- it's huge and has a delicious mustardy dressing paired with it. My only complaint is all the salads are premade- I'm sure they are made that day but I like to be able to customize so would prefer them being made in front of me. There is always a line so get there early! They also serve coffee and baked goods- which always look amazing! read more

I ordered a double espresso, as usual, and this time I received a single shot of espresso. I asked one of the workers about it, and she was very rude about it and refused to add another shot! I paid full price. The coffee was good, but I will NOT be returning for the rude service. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Sold me a double shot! THATS NOT A DOUBLE!!! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$9.00 for canned tuna excuse me tuna nicoise is just not going to work for me. Not in this universe nor any other for that matter. The Bluebird Kitchen has hours until 3pm. I arrived at 2:50pm and not wanting anyone to have to prepare something that close to closing time I opted from the tuna nicoise salad with the mustard dressing. Now hear me out on this one. When the dressing is the best part of the meal you know you're in trouble. The description of the salad said, "Yellow fin tuna cured in oil. Oh come off if BBK, yellow fin, and cured ought to be removed out of that description. I feel smoke going up my breaches and I don't like it. I do not like far reaching menu descriptions and inflated prices for a tuna salad. I had to grab a copy of the menu after I started eating. I had to reread the meal description to double check what I had gotten myself into. I don't care what kind of tuna you started out with. Once it goes in the can it all becomes the same tuna when you take it out of there. The space is very lovely, big windows and bright , airy and sunny. I would love to go back for a cup of coffee....but I'll get my tuna salad elsewhere for now. Switch to tuna steaks, add another $1.50 to the price of the salad either that or take $4.00 of the price of the salad and let it be what it is. read more

I am SO in love with myself for discovering the Bluebird Kitchen today. I mean, I have found a shining oasis in the midst of chain restaurant mediocrity. Well, before I get too self-congratulatory, I should first admit that today when my co-workers and I went to Market Square to get lunch, I declared that I was going to hit Chipotle. I may be a snob when it comes to restaurants, but I can appreciate a good chain establishment when I see it, and that one makes my short list. However, when I walked through the door and came to the horrifying realization that the line was, oh, 4 miles long, I walked right back out with a "Nope. Nope. Nope. Nope." Not worth it. But, now what? Every place was crazy busy. Then, as though my feet were being guided by a higher power, I kept walking away from Market Square towards Wood St., and that's when I saw it: a little, unassuming sign saying "Bluebird Kitchen". And then I knew. This was The One. I walked inside, and my little hipster heart lept with joy as I beheld the giant chalk menus, retro-ish tile floor, window-seating counters, tureens of soups, bowls of fresh side salads, and plates upon plates of lovingly prepared assorted cookies. There were only a handful of other patrons inside, but I knew the tidal wave was coming and I had to act fast as more people steadily walked through the door after me. I made a quick pass down the line to look at all the food and hemmed and hawed over whether to get a Cuban, Turkey, or the monthly vegetarian sandwich for but a moment before deciding not to over-think and ordering the turkey sandwich, a side of the sweet potato salad, and a lemon crinkle cookie. Turkey sandwich - excellent quality bread, right amount of meat, and toppings made it all very moist Sweet potato salad - Delightful. Sweet potatoes were soft, and the crunchy almonds and pears set it off nicely Lemon cookie - Perfection. Soft, pillowy, buttery, sweet but not *too* sweet. The only thing that took away from this meal was my fault, and it was that between the sandwich bread, the potato salad, and the cookie, it was a very sweet meal. I should have ordered something salty like a soup or chips instead of the potato salad to balance out the flavor. But that's okay; now that I know this place exists and I grabbed a menu, I'll be better prepared for next time. read more

Being able to make "put a bird on it!"-related jokes is probably the only reason I didn't give this place 1 star. I was in Pittsburgh for an extended weekend, and having already had some great food on the Square, thought to hit this place up. Let's start with the food and drinks: coffee was mediocre at best, and although they told me my Americano had four shots, it certainly didn't taste like it. Food? Dismal. I had a Cuban that should be emargoed, and the price was Bay of Pigs-level ridiculous. But here's the kicker! You can serve crap coffee, barely edible food, and STILL be a decent cafe as LONG AS your staff is moderately friendly. But not so at Bluebird! I was not thanked for my purchase, I was questioned when I asked for the WiFi password to be written down for me, and was neither greeted nor even given a friendly goodbye by the 3 staff that were busy thinking of other creative ways to be rude to their clientele (I can only assume). I know what you're thinking: they were probably super busy painting birds on things, and just didn't have the time....NOPE! My friend and I were the only ones in the restaurant. In conclusion. Save your hard earned coins for a place that will at least serve you a half-decent cup o'joe. read more

This place is so new that when my friend suggested we go there for lunch, I had never even heard of it. Fortunately, always up for something new, I agreed to go and I think I found a new favorite lunch spot downtown! Bluebird Kitchen is located just around the corner of market square, next to Chipotle, and really sticks out as an original, non-chain, clean and cute bakery/eatery. The inside is a gorgeous open space and very clean. Their lunch menu is made up of an extensive selection of sandwiches, soups, salads and various sides. (I didn't see the breakfast menu, but was informed they will start serving it tomorrow.) In addition to lunch and breakfast, they had an array of delicious looking desserts. The best part about Bluebird Kitchen is that everything is homemade daily, which is so refreshing. For my lunch I got the Cuban sandwich and a cup of gazpacho. My sandwich, served warm, was to die for!! I could eat this sandwich for every meal and be a happy girl, except now I'm too intrigued and want to try everything else. I did try to order the chicken salad sandwich at first, but they were all out of chicken salad. (I went for a late lunch and they said this was a best seller - obviously I will be back to try it asap.) My gazpacho was refreshing - I prefer a little more spice in mine, but I'm sure it's a bit different every day since it's made fresh. As my friend and I were waiting for out food to be made, the owner, Liz (I think,) came to chat with us and was super friendly and genuinely interested in what we ordered. She even offered me a free dessert while we waited! (She clearly knew the way to my heart.) I thought she just meant a free sample, but she gave me a whole gigantic cookie sandwich! I'd be lying if I said this didn't make my day, maybe even week. :) I got the chocolate cookie sandwich with pistachio filling. Honestly, every dessert looked marvelous but I have a soft spot for pistachio desserts. Like everything else, this cookie sandwich was excellent and I wish I could eat a dozen of them at once. My only suggestion would be that they put some chairs or seating in the space. There are bar tops along two walls that some people were eating at standing up, but the space is definitely big enough to put in some small tables/chairs or at least stools at the bar tops. My friend and I had planned to eat outside so this didn't affect us - it would just be a nice option. I will be recommending this place to everyone I know - I even grabbed some menus to put in my office. I really hope the best for this place and think we need more unique eateries like this downtown. I can't wait to go back and slowly, but surely, try the rest of the menu! read more

When I want something... I want it then and there....Not at a later date... it doesn't count then....this place is always busy...iv been here twice...for breakfast and lunch...both times was pretty busy and slow... i really don't like how this place closes at three pm...too dame early! for breakfast... i order their coconut oatmeal without the dried fruits... its a really healthy and hearty breakfast...I can actually see myself eating that every morning!if that doesn't fill you up their coconut scones is deli-sh as well...not too sweet but still flavorful...their breakfast items changes daily! so ask for their daily specials! for lunch i order their Cuban sandwich! might be one of the best sandwiches here! pork belly.... throw in some shredded cheddar cheese while their making them...sourdough bread in the toaster..with sweet pickles..topped with special spicy mustard sauce! yummies! area is limited to seating...service is OK...no outlets or restrooms! read more

More like 3.5 stars...So I got here at 7 am on a business day. I had a meeting with a colleague and she had thought that this is a bonafide, sit-down place for breakfast (so did I), but we were both proven wrong! The layout of the restaurant is somewhat strange, with not much sitting area except for two bars along the walls. I ordered a pastrami cured salmon, which I was quite happy with. My colleague ordered a frittata and it was somewhat strange that the frittata came in a bread...I had never seen a frittata as a sandwich...while I didn't try frittata, it was obvious that my colleague didn't like her food and actually ordered a second food as I was leaving because she was not happy with the frittata...I also found the ordering process somewhat weird and I think the barristas could have been more helpful. I thought it was obvious that I was a bit lost when I had gone in at 7 ish in the morning and I was one of the few people in the cafe, so it should have been easy to just quickly guide me to where I should order, but that didn't happen...Overall, it was still a positive experience, but not more than 3.5 stars... Hint: they refill coffee for $1.60. read more

In the movie "Chef", Jon Favreau plays Carl Caspar, an executive chef who gets fired after a video of him berating a food critic goes viral. So he buys a dilapidated lunch truck, renovates it, and starts selling the most amazing Cubanos. Thanks to social media, his lunch truck becomes a huge hit. The movie features so many mouth watering close-ups of delicious food being made, I almost cried into my $8.00 box of popcorn! And I've had a hankering for a good Cubano ever since. And now I've found one, thanks in part to Yelper DJ J. 's sandwich list and review. I haven't had many Cubanos before, but this was that perfect blend of ham and pork belly, served on a yummy carba-licous ciabatta roll. I know a sandwich is good when I want to slowly savor each bite rather than wolf it down. And what better way to top off a Cubano than with a nice cup of fair trade coffee? I think next time I come here I'll try the Pain Bagnat. Or maybe I'll come for breakfast and try the pastrami cured salmon. But in the meantime Carl Caspar (Jon Favreau), you and your lunch truck have met your match! read more

Bluebird Kitchen is tucked away in Market Square and easy to miss. It's a hidden gem, though and a great place for a healthy breakfast or lunch option in downtown. I love stopping by in the mornings for their granola and yogurt. In the afternoon, they have a great selection of fresh veggies, salads, and other lunch options - I love their fresh beets! If you're able to find a bar stool near the window, it's a prime spot for people watching, too! Tasty food to go, in downtown for a great price... that's a win for me! - xoxo, A (A California girl living in Pittsburgh on purpose). read more

I once asked myself, "Where do all the young professionals of this fine rust belt city wait in line for fancy carry out lunches?" The answer is Bluebird. It is all pretty good, somewhat high minded, scratch made kind of stuff. It is generally pretty fast and friendly service. read more

I visited the restaurant around 9:30 in the morning. There was a line 4 people deep at the cash register and 4 people deep where you order your food. There was only one young lady trying to take care of all of these people. There were other workers in the kitchen but no one came out to help. When it was finally my turn to order I ordered a Frittata. It came on a ciabatta bun with lettuce and tomato. The frittata had goat cheese, potatoes and sausage. After I ordered I moved over to the cash register line. It took awhile to get the frittata and they forgot that I had also ordered a mocha (coffee). So then I had to wait for them to make that. I took my food and coffee to go and went to enjoy the nice day while sitting at a table at Market Square. The mocha was very good and very strong. The ciabatta bun was fresh as for the actual frittata there was only one or two small pieces of sausage. There were a lot of potatoes. It seemed more like a potato sandwich. For a breakfast that cost $12 I expected better service and better food. I brought home a menu to see if anything caught my eye enough to make me want to go back and try lunch. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Frittata and Mocha - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A coworker and I walked a few blocks to the Bluebird Kitchen since we had heard that this was the bee's knees. It was lunch time and not too crowded yet so we ordered, paid and waited for about 10 minutes for our cubans. We both thought that the $9 for the sandwich ($11+ with a side) was a little pricey for the small 5-6" sandwich. We walked back to the office to eat and we both agreed that the bread was VERY TOUGH!!! and we both felt like we needed dental work afterwards. We agreed that for the price, the bread could have been softer and there should have been more ingredients. The 2 local sub shops put in more ingredients than what was in these sandwiches for much less. Service with a smile: 5 stars Cuban sandwich: 2 stars read more

This place has wonderful service and a lovely atmosphere, but I was not so convinced on the food. After being super hyped up by yelp for a wonderful and decadent morning fix, I was a bit let down. We ordered the sweet potato hash, which was definitely the star of the show as compared to all the other items we ordered - it was nicely balanced with salt and sweetness, although the pork . While their pastries are good, their breakfast sandwiches are bread heavy and lacking in generous filling. Definitely a neat spot, but not worth the wait to visit until Monday morning, since this place is so audacious to be closed on weekends. Can't imagine what the owners are thinking with these hours, as this schedule is the anti-thesis of how small businesses survive and thrive. I find this offensive as a loyal consumer in fare of authenticity. I recommend trying a brunch spot with better execution if you're looking for a truly satisfying meal. Not worth the hype. read more

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I am so glad this place is in Pittsburgh! If you work downtown, you know that there aren't many lunch options. Sure, you can walk to Market Square and sit down somewhere, but if you're short on time, your options are pretty limited to run-of-the-mill chain-type places. Bluebird is such a breath of fresh air! From the signage to the decor, it is warm and inviting. And though the interior is on the small side, there's plenty of room to wait inside for when the weather is bad. They change the menu often depending on what is in season, especially the desserts. I had been meaning to try this place for a long time now because my work friends rave about it, but because I often bring my lunch, I didn't get a chance to go until last week. Because we were having a pizza party at work, I decided to get a few sides and a dessert to the go with the pizza. It was a Friday after all, so I had to go all out. I had the housemade chips and a side of brussels sprouts with pecans and bacon jam. The bacon jam (which is so overdone at times) was really the perfect complement to the brussels sprouts and I had no trouble eating the entire thing. For dessert, I tried the panna cotta on recommendation from the work friend. It was an earl gray panna cotta on top of a small piece of poppyseed cake. It was absolutely delicious. The textures of the panna cotta and cake blended together perfectly. There were so many sides and bakery items I wanted to try, and of course I need to come back for a real lunch sometime, not just sides and desserts. Everything looked and smelled incredibly fresh, and there are so many healthy choices as well. This is truly food you can feel good about. read more

I will preface this review by saying that Bluebird's food is more than just a-ok. The breakfast pastries are deliciously gluttonous. The lunches are fresh and unique. Seriously, try the turkey-gouda sandwich. Yum. I also appreciate that the Bluebird Kitchen works around seasonal local ingredients. Blueberry season? Expect to see it in muffins, macaroons, and even the soups! This is fantastic. My problem has nothing to do with the food quality itself. For several reasons, I think every item on the menu is overpriced by about a dollar. First, the portions are small. The sandwiches, though delicious, are about the size of the lunches you would make at home with wonderbread and deli turkey. Second, sides are not included. If you do want a side, it will cost you at least 3 dollars. Not worth it for a side! Last, some of the people who work there are downright unfriendly. Once, I queried a rather listless female about the blackberry macaroons. I had purchased Bluebird's scrumptious macaroons before, but the ones I saw behind the glass this time were "mini." So when crankypants tells me off the top of her head that they were about the same price as the normal sized pastries, I was taken aback. When I asked her if she was sure about the cost, she rolled her eyes and gave me sass. Come on. It was a just question! Like I said, I am overall impressed with the superb quality of the food. But both the service and quantity are lacking... read more

I was surprised to see the amazing ratings that Bluebird Kitchen has on Yelp and just had to try the restaurant when I started working downtown! The restaurant is extremely busy during the weekday lunchtime hour. During the two times that I've been, the line is at least 15-20 people long. I recommend planning to get takeout since seating is very limited. I have tried the Chicken Salad sandwich, House Roast Turkey sandwich, Chocolate cookie "sandwich" filled with a Pistachio cream, and a Chocolate Strawberry cupcake. The Chicken Salad sandwich was good but a little too heavy, and I ended up throwing half of it away. I wasn't expecting much from a basic turkey sandwich, but the House Roast Turkey was amazing! I will definitely be ordering that sandwich again sometime soon. The desserts were disappointing, especially for the high price ($3.50 for the cupcake). Though I liked the concept of the two, both the chocolate cookies and cupcake were very dense, while the icing on the cupcake was too rich and tasted like butter. I will not be trying their cookies or cupcakes again. Of the four things I've tried, I would only re-purchase one of them. Based on this, I can only give the restaurant 3 stars. However, I definitely plan on trying Bluebird again and will re-review if I have a better experience in the future! read more

Bluebird Kitchen for breakfast is like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.. Its just meant to be. Its one of the [few] perks of having to be at work at 5am. $6 for a single sandwich is a little pricey, I'll admit, but when you're indulging on what may be the most amazingly delicious part of your day, you forget all about that 6 bucks. I haven't been quite as impressed with lunch at bluebird (ergo the 4 stars instead of 5), but that's neither here nor there- let's get back to breakfast. If you happen to be downtown during breakfast, do yourself a favor and have some bluebird for breakfast, you will not be left disappointed. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - Local fried egg sandwich - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came for lunch, had the Cuban and a cookie sandwich for dessert (sugar cookie with mango frosting). This place is delicious. The food was incredible, fresh ingredients. Bread was crusty and clearly baked same day. Not sure if it's expensive for Pittsburgh, but I found the price comparable to places in NYC. Would definitely come back...want to try their breakfast. read more

Bluebird Kitchen - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hands down, my favorite lunch option downtown. Fantastic sandwiches/salads/side dishes, and their catering is PHENOMENAL. For people who complain about the price: have you been to au bon pain lately? It's a comparable price, and I'm willing to pay $1 or so more to support a local business (with way better food). read more

Grossly underwhelmed with my visit to Bluebird this morning. I've been hearing so many great things about it, and just had to try it. I was met with fairly rude service, and when I tried to order breakfast I was told that they had stopped serving breakfast. So I tried to order lunch, but was told they weren't serving lunch. So my pickings were pretty slim. I had a slice of the Quiche and the small Sweet Potato Hash. The hash was quite flavorful, however the "small" size is more like a spoonful (plus it was lukewarm). The quiche was ok, but it tasted pretty watery and lacked a lot of flavor you'd expect to taste in a Quiche. I love the concept of this restaurant, I just had a bad experience. It seems silly to me to drop $9 on a pretty mediocre (and SMALL) breakfast. I'll be back to try lunch sometime, I'm just not in a huge hurry. read more

I like it. Lots of good sounding things on the menu. I had coffee and almond bread pudding. Both were good although the coffee was almost boiling, could have been a bit cooler. My co-workers got espresso that looked pretty damn good and also had fresh squeezed orange juice. The girls that were working there were very pleasant. There is not much seating inside but they do have a counter that is facing the outside window. I love it when cafes do this. You get to watch everyone walking by outside and with the location of this place (right outside Market Square) you surely get to see a lot of people. read more

I'm in love. Hands down one of the best lunch places in downtown Pittsburgh. I love their sandwiches, and rotating hot meal menus or special of the day. Their desserts are uber tasty and unique and the staff is friendly and so helpful, kind, and they know how to dress! They are super busy during lunch with a line out the door. So I suggest you go there early (rather than late - they tend to sell out of the specials). Definitely stop in if you are in the market square area of downtown Pittsburgh. read more

Yet another welcome addition to the the Market Square dining scene! Bluebird Kitchen does things a little differently than some of the other new places in the Square...it offers breakfast for one. And the breakfast offerings sound quite nice...but I can't imagine ever having time to swoop down the street in the morning from Grant Street. That means you lucky folks in the lower area of downtown won't have to fight off we intruders from the the upper area! I'm envious. Lunch, however, is another thing. I'll be back frequently for the fresh salads and other items on the menu! Lured by the prospect of "crispy" porkbelly, I ordered the May's salad. Besides the aforesaid porkbelly, it consisted of arugula and endive, slivers and flecks of smooth gouda, roasted thyme onions and slivered pear with a mustard vinaigrette I could have eaten with a spoon it was that good! The porkbelly - and I'm a big porkbelly fan, mind you - left a lot to be desired. Not crispy at all, it was a generous portion of what appeared to be raw thick-sliced bacon. I know it wasn't raw....it just looked that way. It was chewy and had strings of inedible rind. That went on the side and remained uneaten. Ugh. But the salad itself was wonderful. Next time I'll get ANYTHING other than the porkbelly. The service is friendly, efficient and QUICK! You're in and out - even with a line in front of you - faster than you imagined possible. Don't expect to eat in comfortably...take your prizes outside to the tables in the Square and enjoy some al fresco dining...or take it back to the office. Side note: a colleague of mine ordered the porkbelly sandwich and found the same problem with the porkbelly. Some work is needed on a better preparation of that particular product. read more