This place might be a hidden gem but it seems it had undergone a few cosmetic changes after looking through photos. I'll address the elephant in the room, the space is small and is not winning any decorating awards. Its cluttered and could use a deep clean for sure. It doesn't seem to have permanently affixed features. He utilizes a large portable coffee pot and warmers and other beverages are all bottled. The cooking area is in a back room that is not visible. There is a simple single use bathroom back a hallway that is lined with extra chairs. There's a tv that played jazz so that was nice to have a little background music. Now the food. I have the waffle breakfast sandwhich with a hashbrown. The hashbrown was a standard hashbrown like from fast food places. He did add some sort of seasoning on top. The waffle sandwich was a bacon, egg and cheese. it was filling. The waffle was soft, not crispy on the edges, but I didn't mind. It overall gives the feeling of a homecooked breakfast. My friends ordered an omelet and a sandwich with homefries. i can't speak to the taste myself but I didn't hear any complaints. The owner is a funny guy. I feel if he had a busier day he might be overwhelmed by him self. He took an order from one table, then made it. then took the order from another table, then cooked it. So on and so forth. He doesn't seem to burden himself with taking multiple tables orders a the same time and that might be for the best since he was alone. That said, there could be a bit of a wait for someone walking in to be greeted and sat down with a menu. All in all, if you look past the the cosmetics of it all the food is food. I wouldn't pass this place up simply on looks. read more

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Yelpers... Chace's Cafe is Pittsburgh's biggest secret. If I lived in PGH, I would host weekly breakfasts and business meetings here. This is a small cafe with massive flavors. Consider yourself informed. Don't say I never gave you anything. You're welcome. read more

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Food was excellent and came out very fast.....small cafe feel. Owner was friendly and down to earth.

Visiting my hometown area of Pittsburgh this week - and I'm staying near Station Square. I wanted a more "neighborhood" breakfast experience instead of your typical hotel or large restaurant spot, and I found Chace's Cafe' on East Carson Street on the South Side. And I got exactly what I wanted. When you walk into this restaurant, it is as down-home as you can get. Appears to be a one-man show, and this man does it well -- and with pride. Rightfully so! It was enjoyable, sitting at the table and watching clients come in, many familiar to him. Such a comfortable neighborhood vibe. Jazz music, playing, everything you need at your table. I ordered an omelette with hashbrowns, my daughter ordered eggs and sausage with hashbrowns. Our host navigated the bustle of clients coming in for take out and dine in, while making sure we have everything we needed and cooking our breakfast to perfection. My omelette had fresh spinach, bacon, and cheddar. As you can see in the photo, it was presented in an extremely appetizing way. The hashbrowns had a nice seasoning. Although you could call this "diner food", it was not greasy. Ingredients were of quality. If you would like to have a breakfast experience where you feel welcome and at home, while being served delicious food efficiently, treated with kindness, Chace's Cafe' is your spot. read more

Chace's Cafe' - Omelets, Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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So this was one of those spur of the moment spots because we were desperate for brunch. This is a tiny restaurant with a lot heart and a soul based in jazz. Chance made us a great brunch and shared some of his expansive jazz knowledge. The food was plentiful and yummy. The omelet was huge. You won't go home hungry. read more

Fresh deep fried salmon Old fashion grits These 2 items had ms sold aling wirh the friendly server abd rhe involved chef about your meal Will definitely be returning and recommending It was like being in my own comfy kitchen for seating read more

Amazing food!!! Friendly service! Small but delicious!!! We stopped in for breakfast and both boys enjoyed their pancakes and we had one of the best omelettes ever!!! Be sure to give them a try...will definitely go back!!! read more

If you like the vibe of jazz, culture, history, nostalgia & great food look no further.... The diner nestled on a corner on the Southside is a perfect hidden treasure. The service is amazing, the recommendations are carefully crafted, & the joy you have after a few minutes of sampling will continuously bring you back for a seat at the counter. The owner is so friendly & gracious....makes you feel like an old family friend. read more

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This restaurant may be small, less than 20 seats, but the food is mighty! I am visiting Pittsburgh for the weekend and looked on Yelp to see what was good to eat around my hotel. As I looked, I saw this was Black owned, and the reviews were wonderful. Well, the food was delicious and the service was great. I ordered fish and grits with scrambled eggs and whole wheat toast. They even had squeeze butter for my toast! I loved the intimate vibe, and the music was a throwback to the last century, that is, 1970s and '80's music that added to the great ambiance. There was a constant stream of people coming in and out. A few stayed and ate, but most got food to go. All I want to say is that this spot was pretty on and poppin'. This is definitely a restaurant that I will visit again! read more

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Fantastic breakfast food. Wife got 3 fried eggs with home fries and I got the vegetable omelette with home fries. Exactly what we needed for an early morning pick me up. Once we smelled what the ladies sitting in with us ordered we had high expectations. The gentleman taking orders and making food was super friendly and was cool about us changing our minds and getting carry out. We'll definitely be back again for a proper sit down meal, the vibe was the perfect little American diner. read more

the service was excellent. the food was great I was visiting from out of town and was looking for a breakfast restaurant and luckily found Chace. I'm going back today. read more

The cafe is very small and it sits about 20 people. The owner and service are friendly and food is good. I would pay attention to the final credit card charge though unless you are okay paying $1,000 for a breakfast for 6. read more

We have driven by this place countless times and have always said, "we have to check that place out!". Well, today was the day. Pete greeted us, cooked for us, served us, small chatted with us. An immediate friend, a good human! It said closed on Mondays but it's Monday and they were open! So stop by just in case, even if it says closed. Food was 10/10. We got the breakfast sandwich on white bread as well as on a bagel, both with home fries. I'm not even usually a bacon or pepper kind girl, but today my mind and my taste buds were changed. I can't wait to go back and try more! Thanks Pete! read more

Chace's Cafe' - Breakfast sandwich on a bagel with home fries, peppers and onions + a delicious strawberry! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Incredible food, incredible service from this awesome hole in the wall. 11/10 would recommend

11/10 food. Very friendly people & food was AMAZING. Had a large group of people & stopped by after traveling to the steelers game. Highly recommend. My 11 year old cousin said the meal was "bussin" & is thinking about his next trip there. read more

Cake from Seattle, found this place for breakfast time. Great Service! Food was AMAZING!! Got the Breakfast Meal, it was freshly made right when ordered, very attentive and on top of pour, friendly with great customer service! I will come back when I return for a future visit. Thank you for your delicious food! read more

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I got the shrimp and grits which were spot on. Love the bell peppers, amount of cheese was perfect, and shrimp cooked perfectly. Proprietor was great, we had a nice chat while I was getting myself ready to go. Cute setup and cool industrial location yet with park in view. read more

Quintessential Pittsburgh neighborhood vibes! Pete is very friendly and even when he's running it as a one-man show, food comes out quick. We got the sausage breakfast sandwich, side of pancakes, and a build-your-own omelette. Everything was great! read more

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The best Shrimp and Grits! I have eaten here a few times and each time I enjoy it. Take time to walk the beautiful Highline and let's bring some love to cool little restaurant. read more

Gabriella's is an excellent place for breakfast! The food was wonderful, especially the rainbow trout. We really enjoyed talking with Pete (and the other customers). He really made the experience. Thank you for having us. --The Family from Kentucky (Shawn, Laura, Alice, & Lucy) read more

A quaint diner tucked away on Pittsburgh's Southside but very worth the visit. When you enter the space you are immediately greeted by the smiling owner Pete. He always offers great conversation in addition to the great food. During my last visit I had the Pete's Rise and Shine breakfast. The meal was meat of your choice, eggs your way, a choice of homefries hash browns or grits and your choice of toast. The meal is a very decent size. The food is also delicious. The homefries were my favorite. They were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Beverages are all bottled with the exception of tea and coffee. The only downsize is that the space is extremely small. Seating is very close together. I'm a plus size woman and had I not been sitting with family during my different visits I would have felt a little uncomfortable. I did notice though that during this visit there is now outside seating available that offers a little more space. Seating aside would that deter me from retiring. Absolutely not because the food is that good. If you want a cook home style breakfast meal visit Gabriela's. read more

Chace's Cafe' - Scrambled eggs with cheese, turkey sausage, homefries with onions and green peppers, wheat toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great little diner! I used to work near Gabriella's and always enjoyed the special treat of the Greek breakfast sandwich. Gyro meat, egg, feta - all in a delicious pita. So good! I stopped back in (for the first time in a long time) and learned that while the ownership has changed the sandwich hasn't! Pete was so friendly and made a great sandwich, fries, and breakfast platter for us. There always coffee, hot and iced tea, and there is a cooler with beverages as well. The shop is tiny, but has seating for over 10 between the counter and two bar areas. The menu has so many options - breakfast and lunch. The location sits between Station Square and the Southside - but it's worth it to plan to stop in for a great meal! read more

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

We went here a few weeks ago for breakfast. The food was delicious, the service was fast, and the gentleman serving/cooking the food was so kind and personable. This is a hidden gem for breakfast food. We will definitely be back!! read more

Great food, super nice staff, we had a great breakfast here while visiting Pittsburgh

Went here for breakfast while on a work trip. I had the sausage breakfast sandwich. Excellent breakfast sandwich. However the environment is what makes this place really special. My group had a great time chatting with the owner; he also seemed to know everyone that came in. If I lived in Pittsburgh, I would eat here all the time. read more

The staff, instructors, and trainees of New Century Careers has been ordering and eating the food from Chace's @ Gabriella's for years. Whether breakfast or lunch, each item is made to order, fresh and ready, and to date, I haven't found anything on the menu that I didn't like. Pete is a class act and leader of our community for sure. Check him out!!! read more

My husband and i had an amazing experience at Gabriella's. We stopped in for a late breakfast. He ordered the shrimp & grits. I went with a brrakfast burrito which also comes with a hash brown on the side. The burrito is huge and the total is less than $9. My husband's shrimp and grits literally melted in my mouth. Probably the best shrimp & grits I've had at a resturaunt and I've tried a lot of yuppie brunch spots. My only issue was my burrito was only supposed to have eggs, meat & vegetables. It also had lettuce and tomato on it which i found odd. I took it off and didn't say anything because it was still good. We were treated with extreme kindness and hospitality here. The menu options are great and they also have daily specials. On the day we went, at least 7 specials were offered. This place is a gem, a diamond in the rough. Excellent food, excellent friendly service. Hours are 5am-3pm monday-Friday. Inside there's a few counters to sit at and enjoy. Breakfast all day. Highly recommend. Definitely stop in and see for yourself. Lots of love is put into this place by the employees read more

Chace's Cafe' - Breakfast burrito and a has brown. Under $9. Burrito is huge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DO NOT GO. RATS AND BUGS IN THE FOOD I saw rats and bugs in their bread. Absolutely disgusting. I called the city. I called the health department. read more

EXCELLENT!!! I have had breakfast at 100's of different restaurants and this place ranks in the top 3...yes, TOP 3!!!! This is a very small restaurant, but you can always get the food to go. I stayed and it gave me the feeling of eating breakfast on a Saturday morning with my family around the kitchen table. I had the 3 egg omelet with grits and rye toast.....wonderful! If you're not busy, give this place a try. The staff is personable and the service was quick. I will be back! read more

Chace's Cafe' - 3 egg omelet (w/ sausage, mushroom, cheese), grits and rye toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We stopped in at Gabriella's for breakfast today and we weren't disappointed! Great food (2 meals in one, really), met the owner, a real stand up guy, and a true Pittsburgh feel to the place. So glad we found this classic spot and will definitely make a point of going back next time we are back in our home town. read more

Very good spot with friendly neighborhood feel. Great food and great service. If I was a local this would be my go to breakfast and lunch spot read more

Very friendly staff! And the food is amazing!! A bit small, but it's really clean and feels like a quaint mom and pop restaurant. Amazing value for the amount of food you get! read more

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

Our party of 5 people got takeout here this morning and walked over to the Highline to eat outside. The service was great and the food was really, really delicious. We had a variety of things, some breakfast and some lunch foods, and it was all nicely prepared and tasty. Definitely recommend! read more

This is my new favorite spot!!! The food is always on point..breakfast and lunch is bomb! Also the service is great! Thanks Pete and Morgan! read more

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

I have to update. Since my last review I've tried 3 other dishes. Most recently the 1/4 fried chicken. Seasoned perfectly and the breast was succulent. I've taken 10 additional people and they all loved it. Although parking is a challenge, I can usually find a spot on one of the side streets off Carson. read more

I would have given five stars if it wasn't so difficult to reach them and had my last order not been so small. I paid $20 for 5 piece of french toast and a can of pop. The french toast was delicious, but it used to be 6 piece for $7 or $8. owner was having a grumpy day, we all have them. They are typically on point. read more

Great service! Great food! Great prices! And he has a PRIME LOCATION with all of the renovations and new businesses moving into the redevelopment on Terminal Way! House salad with crispy chicken was fabulous! I heard the Reuben is to die for, so that's my next! Love little locally owned spots! read more

This place is great for a quick quiet breakfast with friends or by yourself. The on street parking great and it's hidden gem that needs to be known. I love walking in and seeing Pete. read more

Great place on the corner next to terminal way! Anytime I'm working in the area i try to come down for lunch. The Italian hoagie and philly are my favs! Owners very nice too! Highly recommend it! read more

Small, clean, little, family owned and operated. I stopped here for breakfast as I waited for my car to get fixed and I was delighted to have a good breakfast for what I paid. I hung out for about an hour, ownership was friendly with every customer and clearly happy to serve their repeat customers. This place is perfect to pick up a quick lunch, or breakfast on the go as the name eludes to. My favorite part of this place is that the prices aren't trying to be anything more than fair and the chef/staff is more than willing to make any substitutions or alterations to your order for you without a problem. I mean, this isn't going to be the best you've ever had and it doesn't try to be. It's the equivalent of a to-go diner, but the attitude of the ownership/staff and the variety of options makes this place a reasonable option should you be in the area. It makes you WANT to give them business. Great for a quick bite any day of the week. read more