Nothin hits more than good food, sun shine and some girl talk. This was a new place for me and will certainly be back. I ordered their portobello melt. It was EVERYTHING. The sweetness of the caramelized onions, the little tang from the garlic aioli, crispiness of the ciabatta and savoriness of the portobello was 100000000/10. My friend had the AMAZING idea of us all splitting a sweet breakfast so I also got to try their french toast. It was delicious. We arrived around 11am and were seated pretty promptly. Our waitress was great, very attentive. Loved the decor, it was so cool. read more

Cafe Raymond - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Really enjoyed the vibe and food, one of my fav brunch places on the Strip! The decor is really nice with a good energy, plus they do cocktails as well as classic brunch which is great. The coffee was fine, free refills but there were not enough servers to keep up so a little difficult. But the food was top notch and came out quick, with the sausage being a standout along with the ricotta blueberry pancake. You could really taste the ricotta and they had a lot of blueberries in there which was delicious! Would definitely recommend, and make sure to get the house made hot sauce too! read more

Cafe Raymond - Guy's Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cafe Raymond is a Strip District staple, serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch daily! They use local, handmade, and fresh ingredients, taking pride in partnering with local vendors, farmers, artisans, and the hands that help make the dishes so good! I started with a peach Bellini and was so torn between breakfast and lunch--but ultimately went the lunch route. Honestly, all the sandwiches sounded AMAZING. I ordered the grilled corned beef Reuben and the rare roast beef, and both were outstanding. Sandwiches come with seasoned potatoes that are absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The space offers downstairs dining and bar seating, plus an upstairs area with additional seating--and in nice weather, an upper deck with great Strip District views. The staff is sweet, knowledgeable, and super helpful when it comes to questions or recommendations. Highly recommend making this a stop the next time you're in the Strip District! read more

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One of our favorites in the Strip District. They are under new management, so there have been changes, but the food remains excellent. They now have table service, and although I loved ordering at the counter in the past, this change is working out okay. There's usually a long line at some of the older traditional breakfast spots in the Strip, but I like the food better here. For one thing, they have more savory choices. The service is fast and friendly. It's a treat to sit on the balcony when the weather is nice. You can't beat the location, there are so many cool shops close by. read more

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Amazing breakfast + huge portions! This was my second time going to Cafe Raymond. (My first time was 3 years ago.) I went with a friend on a Friday morning around 10:30 am, and it was busy. There were only 2 front of house staff, both were serving and one was also the host. They handled the rush really well! We got seated right away because there were bar seats available; regular seating was a longer wait. I got the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon and a side of home fries. The sandwich was huge and delicious! The home fries were also delicious; they were seasoned so well I didn't even need to dip them in ketchup! My friend got the French toast and loved it. She had leftovers, and I had leftover home fries. You definitely get a lot bang for your buck here. It's a great place for breakfast/brunch. read more

Cafe Raymond - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich with bacon + side of home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon. It was so good. I can't wait to go back because I need to try the lunch menu!! We know I'm a sandwich girl and they have so many that sounds so good!! Our waiter was great and had us cracking up when he would come check on us!! read more

Cafe Raymond - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pretty typical breakfast and brunch food served here. The blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes were delicious! And they weren't overly sweet either! The crispy potatoes were made very well! The drip coffee was also good. I love the variety of vegetarian options here and I want to come back and try the other food options on this menu! read more

Cafe Raymond - Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very cute little spot. The vibe was very nice. I got the brisket hashed and it fell a little in the dry side for me. The drinks were ok too. Service was great though. read more

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This is the perfect spot to go after a workout. The staff were so kind and attentive, and the food was even better! The food came out in a timely manner and portion sizes were just right. The ambiance is perfect for a nice brunch with the gals! Shoutout to the barista for the amazing tea and coffee! read more

Cafe Raymond - Bacon Egg and Cheddar Croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very delicious breakfast and lunch options. They remodeled 1-2 years ago and I feel like the whole experience is different now. The BLT was so good and had me thinking about it weeks later. The bacon was so thick! The service was normal and efficient. The inside of the cafe is very calming and upscale. read more

Cafe Raymond - BLT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a such go to lunch spot! On a recent work trip, my coworker bestie and I grabbed lunch from Cafe Raymond. It was my first time there, but it seems that they've renovated the space not too long ago. We opted for outdoor seating to do some people watching on the Strip (not sure if that's how the locals say it lol). Our server was amazing. Sometimes when sitting outside, I can feel forgotten, she did not make us feel this way at all. My friend was craving a good turkey sandwich and got a gorgeous and delicious one. I devoured a HUGE chicken caesar salad. Everything was so fresh and tasty. The portions are really big here. Although I wasn't in the mood for breakfast on that trip, I adored their breakfast menu. Their pancakes sounded incredible. I would come back to try those. I get the sense that this is a local favorite. I had a great time here and would definitely recommend eating at Cafe Raymond. read more

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Cafe Raymond is one my favorite breakfast/lunch spots in the Strip District! They recently-ish remodeled a bit so instead of ordering at the counter, you now check-in with a host to be seated and order with your server at your table. We were lucky to have nice weather so we got a chance to sit outside (they have rooftop seating and a few tables on the sidewalk). I got the turkey club & it was amazing. Super fresh and filling. The potatoes on the side were killer. I also had an iced coffee - they get their coffee from next door at Allegheny Tea & Coffee. Would definitely recommend Cafe Raymond for breakfast and lunch! read more

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12/10!!! We are visiting Pittsburgh for the US Open and extended our stay to explore. Cafe Raymond was highly recommended online, so we had to stop in. The eggs are some of the best I've ever had! I had the omelette and added smoked salmon & it was perfection! My partner didn't have enough great things to say about the guy breakfast as it had a little bit of everything. The pancake was phenomenal. Will definitely be back next time we are in the area read more

Cafe Raymond - One Blueberry Ricotta Pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great restaurant in the strip district! I've only been for brunch. On a weekend morning, we were able to be seated pretty quickly but sometimes there's a wait. It took a while for our waiter to come by and a while for the check to come, but we did think he was super friendly. I ordered the Lil Ray Fat Burger without the crispy potato inside and no cheese. It comes with a side of crispy potatoes. The burger is massive! I thought it was just okay. I loved the bacon on it but the burger patty itself was overcooked and kinda dry. The potatoes on the side were delicious though! read more

Cafe Raymond - Lil Ray Fat Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We actually came on a Saturday but there was a 45min wait for a table for 2 and we also couldn't find parking. They'll text you when your table is ready which is nice, however We opted to skip and come back another day which ended up being Monday around 11:30am. I'm so glad we came back. We got a comfortable table towards the back. I got the blueberry ricotta pancakes and my husband got the plate that came with every breakfast item. I also got a side of bacon. We both agreed our bacon was great! We loved everything we got. Husband loved every item on his plate. Their have house made hot sauce too, it's great. Service was great too! Highly recommend. Everything else on the menu and things other people were ordering looked awesome too. I heard they house smoke brisket. I could go on and on. read more

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I highly recommend brunch at Cafe Raymond! Both the breakfast & lunch dishes are solid, and the location right in the heart of the strip district can't be beat. While not technically a bottomless brunch, the mimosa carafe is a good size for sharing with friends. The only knock is that service is very slow, so I wouldn't go if you're in a rush. If you have the time to linger, however, it's a solid brunch spot! Positives: brunch, cocktails, visitors, walk-ins Negatives: bad service Recommended dishes: prosciutto & mozzarella sandwich, mimosa carafe read more

I went to cafe Raymond with a group that I am a member of. There were 6 of us and they seated us upstairs - no problem for us! The waitress assigned to our table seemed uninterested and annoyed the entire time. She never brought my sparkling water that I had asked for. She brought coffees for the group and gave someone a less than half full cup and said she'd be back when the new pot finished brewing. She never did. She also brought one cream per person. We asked for more and she seemed annoyed by the request. On top of that, the food was mediocre at best. My sandwich was cold (a sandwich I've had hot elsewhere) and the bread was soggy. I would definitely not go back. read more

Went for brunch and it was delicious! It's very cute inside and our waitress was so sweet! read more

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My husband and I have been to Cafe Raymond twice now and both times were a good experience. The food is wonderful decorated in the neuvo/warehouse theme perfect for the area and Mya was our server she was attentive and very pleasant. We would recommend Cafe Raymond and are looking forward to our third visit. read more

Delicious! Sat at bar and had great brunch - excellent service. Chicken grain bowl and husband had brisket hash. Both really good!

Oh man... I hate leaving bad reviews and this place so many great ones I don't know what went wrong?! Bad day maybe? First, I will say that our server was very nice. He definitely forgot part of our order but made up for it and super friendly. We ordered some peach Bellini's and they were very horrible. Tasted like I was drinking straight up Peach Torani coffee syrup. And I ordered a club sandwich... how does that go wrong? To start, the bread was extremely doughy so my mouth was just filled with sticky bread with every bite. Thank goodness I carry crack cleaners in my bag so I could get it all out of my teeth, lol. Beyond the bread... the turkey was just super processed tasting and gelatinous and I don't know... the textures were too much for me and unfortunately I could not eat it. So... left hungry and again... bad day? I probably won't be back to find out :-| read more

Cafe Raymond - Turkey Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great breakfast spot in the Strip District. I got one of their omelettes and their portions were amazing for the price you pay. Service was amazing they were so nice read more

Cafe Raymond - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A friend recommended this place in the Strip District of Pittsburgh. It's a bustling place on a Saturday morning around 11:50am. We waited 5 minutes but after us there was a long wait. The place is narrow but cute. I'm not sure if there's a second floor but we got seated in the first floor. I ordered Guys Breakfast which came with 2 eggs, potatoes, Canadian ham, and 2 ricotta pancakes. The ricotta pancakes were the highlight - so moist! I finished everything on the plate. Will be back when I'm visiting! read more

Cafe Raymond - Guys breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Portabella Mushroom Melt and Farmhouse Burger. We stopped in after the Vintage Grand Prix. First time for us. Not crazy about the order and hope to find a seat but I have to say the food was fabulous! And the side of fried potatoes were reminiscent of my grandmother's! Highly recommend both sandwiches and bring your appetite! read more

Cafe Raymond - Portabella Mushroom Melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My friend & I dined in this morning for breakfast. We both ordered Guy's Breakfast which was really good, a large portion too! It comes with eggs (your style), meat, potatoes and one of their almost famous Blueberry Ricotta pancakes. You order at the counter and then they bring you out your food. We both ordered waters which we discovered is self-serve (would have been nice if they told us to help ourselves). I would give it 4.5 stars due to that if I could but other than that it great. The breakfast was $16. The atmosphere is casual with several small tables. read more

Cafe Raymond - Guys Breakfast: eggs scrambled with cheese, ham, potatoes and pancake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Addicted to their veggie wrap!! A great place to dine in or to take out for delicious and veggie packed lunch. Quick and friendly service with patio seating available during season! read more

Cafe Raymond - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

this strip district breakfast place is clean, quick and attentive. the food is fresh and interesting. this is NOT grandpas diner (go next door for that). coffee was exceptional. i'm thinking it's not just a breakfast place but that's what we had so ... good stuff. reasonable price. great location. read more

Those pancakes are legit and I appreciated the healthy options too. Server was very polite and the wait wasn't long, even on a Saturday morning. read more

Cafe Raymond - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Just had breakfast at this place this morning with a friend and my husband. We were planning to shop on the Strip after, so this was a perfect location. There was no wait (hurrah). We were seated upstairs - a cavernous area with a modern/loft/industrial vibe. Service was ok. We were a bit taken aback when she plunked down our coffee and hot tea while announcing (at 9:45am) that her "shipment of milk isn't due in until 10:30am." Huh?? It's breakfast! I gave her back my hot tea and ordered a juice. We also had to ask her to wipe up the rather sizable spill from the coffee/tea plunkage. The menu is a bit limited - but they do have breakfast/brunch/lunch food served all day. Our food came out fairly quickly. I got the "Yuri's Breakfast" -- fried eggs that were supposed to be on a bed of sautéed spinach - but the veg was on the side. Fine. The spinach was cooked perfectly. The tomatoes were also on the side - and were raw and sliced thinly with feta sprinkled on top. Not what I expected, but it was ok. While the menu doesn't mention any available sides, I was able to get a side of potatoes. They were ok. Nothing special. My husband got the "Guy's Breakfast"- 2 scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a blueberry ricotta pancake (sans whipped cream -- eesh). My friend Drew from the extensive brisket burger menu....choosing "Lil Ray's Fat Burger," which looked quite good. The large burger was topped with cheddar, bacon, and a fried egg. I think there were also potato chunks in there. she seemed to like her meal. It was a fairly good experience, so I assume we will be back. read more

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So haven't been in awhile and the service is great, but the food seems rushed and just not what I remember. I had the omelet and it just seemed dry and even the ham slices inside were odd. Felt like it might have been in a sandwich in a former life. Maybe it was a bad order or too cold outside but I left disappointed as I had great memories of what I had previously and this was a huge departure. read more

Very, very nice cafe. Great spot for a relaxed breakfast or brunch, with many of the breakfast classics and some of their own delicious spins. They are best known for their ricotta blueberry pancakes, which I tried alongside their croissant breakfast sandwich. First, the pancakes. These were definitely quite good. Tons of real blueberries (whole little pieces) all through a fluffy pancake. And, they make their own syrup as well! I will say, I would have preferred a stronger ricotta flavor to cut some of the sweetness. But, they were still very good pancakes. The croissant sandwich came with egg and cheese, as well as a side of home fries. They cooked the eggs perfectly, and included just the right amount of cheese. Their default is a fried egg (you can see they got the yolk just right), but personally, I prefer scrambled eggs. You can ask for scrambled eggs for no charge, so next time I will do so. It was a super flavorful sandwich! Really nice and buttery croissant as well. The potatoes were also very good. Cooked well and seasoned to perfection. I'm surprised as to how much flavor this side had! They salted it quite a bit too. All in all, I really liked this spot. Nice portions (the croissant was huge and so were the pancakes), prices were reasonable, and quality was excellent. Would definitely go back! read more

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My husband ordered the Reuben and the meat was like rubber. The staff was very attentive and the manager did offer to help in any way she could. We decided to split my sandwich. My husband ordered a soda but it never arrived and we weren't charged. We were not charged for the Reuben either but since we sent it back that makes sense. It was very busy but our seats upstairs were good. Wait for table was short. read more

I had such a great experience at Cafe Raymond! Their menu is super gluten-free friendly--there were so many options I could safely enjoy with just a few simple substitutions. I ordered the Guy's Breakfast which normally comes with eggs, your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage, crispy potatoes, and a blueberry ricotta pancake. Since the pancakes aren't gluten free, I swapped in their gluten-free French toast instead--and it was amazing. The crispy potatoes are cooked on the same grill as gluten-containing items, but the staff let me know ahead of time and gave me the option to have them baked in the oven instead. It only took a few extra minutes, and the service was still super quick and friendly. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. Love finding places that are transparent, flexible, and seriously delicious. Celiac note: I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2023 and have been on the hunt for safe and delicious gluten-free spots around Pittsburgh ever since. Everyone with celiac has different comfort levels when eating out, so I always recommend doing your own research and choosing what feels right for read more

Cafe Raymond - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been to Cafe Raymond several times with no issues at all except the price. I returned Saturday for breakfast and was very disappointed. First, I asked for decaf coffee and was told they only have black coffee! I then ordered a veggie omelet and asked for cheese to be added. I was served a plain cheese omelet. When I asked, they said I would have had to specify what veggies I wanted. The menu clearly has a veggie omelet as an item with the veggies listed that were in it. I also asked if it came with potatoes and was then given 2 servings that I was charged for. All of this for $30! To add to the experience, when we entered, there was a sign that said to ask about our homemade soups..... we did and were told they don't have any soup! It will take a lot for me to go back. The cost is certainly not worth the risk. read more

This was a nice little place in the Strip District we stopped by while visiting Pittsburgh. It came highly recommended by a friend from the area who was able to join us for this brunch. We had to wait about 45 minutes on a Sunday, but it was worth it. They text you when your table is ready, so I recommend walking around to do some shopping while you wait for your table. We got seated upstairs, which was pretty spacious and less noisy, but still very eclectically decorated and comfortable. The food we ordered came out pretty quickly and was outstanding all around. The omelette was perfectly prepared and the home fries were uniquely cooked and very well seasoned. The blueberry ricotta pancakes were a big hit with our group. And to top it off, our server was super nice and attentive. Great visit all around! read more

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Came here with a large group for brunch yesterday and we had a great time! I really enjoyed the house smoked salmon sandwich. The cocktail carafes they offer are also a great deal! My friend and I split an aperol spritz carafe. Our server was so friendly and took amazing care of us. I will definitely be back! read more

Cafe Raymond - House smoked salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Our server was amazing very great personality and the food was great. I always get the croissant sandwich but tried something different with the French toast and it didn't disappoint. The place was empty and they seated us right next to the kitchen so didn't love that but I also could have asked to sit somewhere else and didn't so can't fault them for it too hard. read more

Cafe Raymond - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Extremely rude management. I have food allergies and brought fruit to eat while the rest of my party ordered breakfast. They made me put it away, said no outside food was allowed. There were other tables that had brought in to go coffees from outside. I'm sure people who have small kids bring in snacks etc. read more

The overall quality and portions are solid, delivering a good standard American dining experience. However, the blueberry pancakes are truly exceptional. read more

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We were looking for a new spot to grab brunch today. We saw the good reviews for Cafe Raymond and finally decided to try it. We've walked past in numerous times in the past while shopping in the Strip District. We walked in about 1:30pm and were seated after a few minutes. There is seating both upstairs (including a balcony over the Strip and on the main floor. We were perusing the menu for several minutes before being greeted by our server who brought us a water bottle but no glasses. He promptly took our drink order as well as our food order. We sat chatting, waiting for our water glasses, coffee and soft drink. We waited and waited and never received our drinks. Our food was really fast to come out, in fact it beat our drinks. We asked the food runner if she could get us the glasses and drinks as they still never arrived. She apologized profusely and quickly got our drinks. Our server never did acknowledge that he never brought us the drinks. I ordered the guy's breakfast which was a nice sampling of their breakfast items. It came with two eggs any style (I chose over easy), a blueberry ricotta pancake (I skipped the whipped cream), potatoes and a choice of breakfast meat (I chose sausage). I really enjoyed my food. My wife ordered a breakfast croissant sandwich which featured eggs any style, cheese and choice of meat, as well as a side of potatoes. She decided to choose sausage on her sandwich. She enjoyed it and I tried a bite and liked it as well. I probably will order that next visit but will swap the sausage for bacon. We both agreed the big chunky potatoes were very good, nice amount of spices on them and cooked crispy outside and soft inside. The place was very clean, had an open kitchen and a nice bar area you could sit at as well. Towards the end of our meal my wife's beverage had been empty for quite a while. Our server visited the tables on either side of us but seemed to turn their back to us each time. Finally my wife had to yell for him as he walked away yet again to ask for another drink and a container for her food. They both were brought quickly but the drink was not what she had been drinking. When our check was delivered my wife told the server that in case he wondered, she didn't drink her beverage as it was not what she had ordered. I found it odd that they never said oh I am so sorry, I'll go correct it, would you like it in a to go cup? Nope they just said sorry and walked away after we paid. The service is why I deducted a star. I would definitely return however for brunch. read more

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