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    Cappy's Cafe

    3.7 (118 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    CAPPY'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Karaoke
    Good for groups

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    Drinks!
    Madeline F.

    Happy Taco Tuesday! Well unfortunately no- we got to Cappy's too late and missed their $2.50 tacos and $4 burritos. My dear friend and I learned our lesson... early bird gets the worm! Other than that, there were affordable drinks, good service, and adorable Christmas decorations We must return to try the tacos. Keep your eyes peeled for an updated review. Until then... MF

    Cheeseburger
    Ellie K.

    Great place to pop into on a cold and rainy night. It's warm and crowded inside. The burger was perfect, exactly what a cheeseburger should be. The potato midges were also an unexpected star and I recommend them. Chicken tenders left to be desired. Sever was very nice and helpful- and the bartender has a heavy pour!

    Olivia O.

    Stopped here for some apps and drinks. The potato pancakes and pretzels were very good

    Outside dining
    Lola K.

    The server did the best she could, nothing on her. The kitchen gave me the hard outside part of the onion in my salad, couldn't chew a bunch of pieces. My friend got a wrap but the chicken was very dry. Nearly no sauerkraut on their Reuben but the fries were nice and crunchy. So, 1 star for crunchy fries.

    Christina P.

    Who doesn't like a cheap place for brunch? Came here on a Saturday with friends. It was decently full tho mind you, this place isn't exactly that big. The menu is fairly standard and the waitress was great, very helpful and pleasant. It felt like a pancake sort of day so I got a plate of the buttermilk pancakes with strawberries for $5 and a mimosa for $4. The pancakes were average, 3 medium sized pancakes with slices of strawberries and maple syrup added to your taste. Nothing mind blowing but come on, decent ones for $5? Yes please. I wished the mimosa had more juice in it but that's just a preference. Overall it's a nice little place for brunch. The food wasn't bad, the décor was decent and the staff was great.

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    Auralia H.

    Fun place! They have weekly karaoke and trivia. Very small inside with some outdoor seating. Perfect spot to grab a drink and bar hop on Walnut Street.

    Undercooked chicken tenders

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    Had Bills game on, WITH sound!!!!! We left Mario's and will always come back here!! Great service!!!

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    Very tiny but that's what gives this places it's charm. You walk in an instantly feel like friends with everyone

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    great place! food and people are great! me and my friends love to go to karaoke on Fridays!

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    The Urban Tap - SMOKED GOUDA MAC

    The Urban Tap

    (350 reviews)

    $$

    Shadyside

    I haven't been here in years but the food was just as good as I remember and the service was great…read more I was first sat by the window in the main bar and it was so loud that I could barely hear we asked to move and they moved us quickly to the back bar area, which was nice and they checked to see if it was OK we said yes, but they still offered us the very back room that seemed like it was for private parties and that's where we ended up moving to. They turned the volume of the music lower and even adjusted the heat as it was just the two of us back there the waitress was still very attentive and helpful although she could have easily forgot about us. I was sold on the chai apple martini, even though I was hesitant because it felt more like a Christmas drink and it was February, but it was delicious and I got another one. I ordered the pork chop medium well the sauce was delicious. However, the pork chop was dry. I still ate the whole thing because the sauce and everything accompanying it was amazing. My friend ordered the pesto pasta, which I tried. I really enjoyed it too, especially the Barrata. his steak was also ordered medium well and was drier than my pork chop. I couldn't eat it, but luckily it was not my meal. He did didn't seem to mind too much. The vibes were high all night, even though we were in the back partly because of the waitress, but mostly because of what seemed to be almost a Rihanna only playlist lol

    We have been to the Urban Tap twice in the last two weeks. Let me say what I love: good quality…read morefood and so many beers on tap. We have come for lunch and dinner and both are great. Their beers are excellent; I am an IPA guy and they always have two beers on special. Last time I got a decent IPA, 20 oz worth, for $5 because it was a special. My wife and I split the chicken sandwich and they divided the sandwich and fries on to two plates without asking. Their fries are really good; their fries are fresh cut and perfect. The environment is quiet and not rushed. Service is very good. I can say that we will be regulars here; close location and nothing to tell me to go elsewhere.

    One By Spork - - [ ] Basket - elk, nebbiolo, tomato

    One By Spork

    (12 reviews)

    Bloomfield

    Absolutely loved our One By Spork experience from start to finish. Every bite and every sip just…read morehit. Really enjoyed the interactive opportunities to learn from the chefs and beverage director as well as ask questions about their process. Fave dishes were the tuna tartar, fagottini, venison and the pastry chef just slayed everything she touched. Pairings were perfection. What an opportunity to be surrounded by such high level talent and passion. We can't wait to come back!

    This is a rarity in Pittsburgh and I'm glad it exists. We dined at Spork before they switched to…read morethe tasting menu and wasn't too fond of it-my opinion has changed! There is a hard start time as the tasting menu is done in a large group setting-serving everyone at once. So, we found ourselves wandering around the neighborhood and then standing in front of the door waiting for 6pm to strike, I felt like a creep. The area itself is an open floor plan so when they welcome you in, it's confusing to see the table we will be seated around but also see little stations for the canapés. Little awkward. We found a two-seater, and as a plus size woman I felt a bit cramped. My husband and I are both tall (5'11" and 6'3" so we were both fighting over who got the bench seat vs the little stool. There's always that awkwardness when you're looking around trying to figure out what the heck is about to happen and wondering..when is it time to EAT. We did 3 or 4 canapés which were all enjoyable-one that stands out to me had goat cheese and beets-yum! We are asked to take our seats at the large table and ...awkward again bc we are just kind of all looking around waiting. I have a sensitivity to alcohol so I did the N.A. pairing and I didn't feel like I missed out on much. The sommelier did a great job at explaining the notes and why each pairing happened. I really enjoyed the tasting menu. The chef kept us abreast of what we were trying and looped in other accompanying staff which gave us some of their backstory which was nice. I love that the restaurant has an urban garden and tries to reduce waste-that's so important. Minus 1 star because of the clunkiness of the bench area vs the large table where we ate and the cost. $275/pp plus tip isn't something that many can swing in a blue collar city.

    Duo’s - AL PASTOR TACO PACKAGE

    Duo’s

    (134 reviews)

    East Liberty

    Best restaurant experience we've had since moving to Pittsburgh, not even close…read more My wife and I had our first night away from the kids in a long time, and we wrapped it up with brunch here on Sunday, turns out they had just started brunch a week ago. We randomly walked into it and got very lucky. We ordered the masa pancakes, breakfast burrito, and al pastor tacos. Unreal across the board. The pancakes had these crispy, buttery edges with incredible flavor and syrup. The burrito was perfect, every bite hit and you could tell the tortilla was homemade. And the al pastor tacos were insane, honestly better than what I've had in California and Mexico. We were completely full and still kept eating like idiots because it was that good. Service somehow matched the food: * Lacy (server) was awesome, attentive, sweet and dialed in * Ella (host) set the tone right away with a warm welcome * Migdalia (bar) crushed it, (jumping bean is to die for) * Olivia (AGM) clearly runs a tight operation, she was friendly, passionate and made sure to check in with us You can feel that people actually care here, which is rare. How is it even possible to have both perfect food and service?! We'll be back next week for dinner, can't wait. If you're debating it, don't!

    I'll start w a summary - Overall, the food was okay. I wouldn't come back for it but the service is…read morewhat puts this place down so much. The manager was the only person that seemed professional and attentive. Bar seating was so uncomfortable that I ended up standing for some of my meal. Entered around 7:45 and was told it was 45 minutes for a seat so we gladly took bar seating. Staff initially politely greeted us. We ordered our appetizers and a drink. My girlfriend's espresso martini was stiff and flavorless. The tostado de atún & flauta de tinga were both good. The problems started after our apps. We waited quite some time before the bartenders asked us what we wanted for an entree. For a period of time our waters were empty. Our dinners came out and the birria was okay but not great, kind of a watered down broth with an aftertaste of spice. The gringa al pastor tacos were good. The pollo rostizado was too messy to want to eat in a restaurant. The bar lighting was also so dim that my friend didn't realize the color difference to realize what was salsa vs black beans. We then waited at least fifteen minutes after our meals were finished if we wanted dessert. There were two bartenders that didn't seem to communicate at all so one asked us if we needed anything else after we were waiting 10+ minutes for our desserts already. The desserts - flan & tamal de cacao - were fine. The flan was thicker & creamier than most, which I preferred and had a strong caramel taste if that's your thing. The mousse was airy but the tamal was 99% corn and 1% chocolate flavoring.

    Square Cafe - Square Breakfast with Vegan Italian Sausage

    Square Cafe

    (840 reviews)

    $$

    Shadyside

    Very cute and cozy cafe. The service was friendly and nice…read moreThe prices are pretty good and the offer very large (it took me time to choose) The mocha dirty chai was a dream ! The vegan plate was good A must to go

    Do you even know Pittsburgh restaurants, if you don't know Square Cafe?…read more Was it packed? Yes Did we have to wait? Yup But isn't that what we want for our favorite businesses ... and isn't even better when they are fully equipped for their popularity and make the experience great through it all We were immediately greeted by the hostess and given an accurate wait time. You could see the runners and bus team hustling to move along service and turn over tables. As soon as we were seated, the waiter came over and told us to be easy with orders and honestly our coffees and our meals came ridiculously quickly given that every table was fully seated. Okay... so that's how they are awesome despite the overwhelming popularity. Let's just cover the real scoop as to why they are so popular. The restaurant is colorfully decorated with local art and contact to purchase the displayed items. The table has a QR code of Pittsburgh Bucket List places to visit.. so this place is built on community. The menu is filled with modern yummy takes on food, options for every diet, and some extremely inventive local favorites.. I couldn't see a Reuben Benedict and not order it. Marbled Rye toasted with freshly pulled apart corned beef, Russian dressing, and of course a perfectly poached egg with hollandaise. My wife ordered the Chive Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich... and let me tell you that biscuit would be good for every meal of the day! The seasonal drink menu sounds delicious too but we went with a Chai Tea Latte and a French Toast Latte. This place is a Pittsburgh destination! You gotta go to Square Cafe!

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