Great service , owner took his time to come chat with us food is great and variety overall is good space is big and well done I frequent here often read more

Showed up on a Sunday morning for late morning brunch and was worried that it would be packed, but there was plenty of tables open. I can see how they can get busy since, they have about two tables outside and maybe 8-10 inside. Be warned it was in the 40s outside and it felt just the same inside! The staff was extremely friendly and we got seated right away. Their menu is pretty extensive with many options. I ordered the classic eggs benedicts and was happy with the choice. The portions are large, the potatoes were delicious and not overcooked! What I really liked is that the hollandaise sauce had a nice lemony flavor! Their coffee was the only thing I would not get again. When we left it felt like the whole staff including the kitchen staff said goodbye to us :) read more

Downtown cafe - Classic Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

I was doing some shopping in the area but wanted to start the day with a good meal. We stopped by here. The place is small, but there was plenty of seating when we showed up at 10 am Sunday morning. The staff were very nice and friendly and they came by several times to make sure we had what we needed. I ordered a turkey club sandwich with a side of fries. My friend ordered the classic eggs Benedict. I was craving a turkey club and this was so good, I might have to stop in again soon just to order it. My friend liked her eggs Benedict, she said the hollandaise sauce had really good flavor. read more

Downtown cafe - Classic Turkey Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

Excellent service at Downtown Cafe. Really good, well prepared breakfast. Classic eggs Benedict was delicious with tasty lemony hollandaise. They have several Benedicts on the menu. Two thumbs up for the Belgian waffle with fresh blueberries that was a caramelized brown, crispy yet fluffy inside. Just how we like it. Nice syrup. Pretty good coffee. Generous portions. My selective Mom approved! We'll be back to try lunch. A welcome addition to our Pittsburg go to spots. read more

Great food with above and beyond service. For a homemade taste in their their dishes and some I can't make at home ones are all excellent. This time tried something different out of their extensive menu. Wonderful coffee, decaf or regular. Great variety in their breakfast and lunch menu. Even special offerings for children. Even a couple of outside tables for the nicer days. Which we are starting to enjoy. Give them a try. Easy parking in front or on the side of the building. read more

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Amazing tasting food,atmosphere and personalized service. Each time we've been, staff warmly greets you. Comfort food, with home-cooked style. read more

While picking up a paid for Door Dash order staff was unwelcoming and unfriendly . Staff was unknowledgeable if the order was ready and they made me feel uncomfortable. Won't be back . read more

Second time going, after the first experience felt lacking; both due to the food preparation, and service. But since there aren't many family style restaurants in the area -- I decided to give the spot another try about (4) months later. Regretful decision. Orded a simple mixed-berry waffle combo & asked that my eggs be prepared "fried hard". Why were the eggs literally jiggling, as the waitress set the plate down? She even noticed, but tried to walk away anyhow. I politely requested the eggs be prepped correctly, but kept the waffle. BTW: there's a $2 upcharge for fruit (which is common). But, why did my plate only come with EXACTLY (8) blueberries and the equivalent of 1.5 sliced strawberries?? To make matters worse, the waitress returned my plate with still runny egg yolks -- which I didn't eat, as I don't eat runny eggs. The biggest issue, besides the ill-prepared simple breakfast, was the attitude of the heavily-tattooed flamboyant guy managing the place. As the waitress explained to him why I was sending my plate back, he would look over at me / my table -- flailing his hands with a look of disgust. And at this point, I was the only one on that side of the little restaurant, so there was no mistaking the vibes. To cap it off, he later comes over to my table, literally leaning over my plate to arrogantly explain the 'fruity issue' (pun intended). I'd had enough, and asked him to give me some space, the bill, and a 'to go' box. A mild argument ensued, where he tried to belittle me by asking how long I've been in California, to not understand the price of fruit -- claiming "I've been here for (7) years, so even I know..." Buddy: I'm born & raised "Cali". But your attitude, lack of professionalism, and an inability to get a simple breakfast right are the real issues. I explained how this was my 2nd--and likely, last--time coming; to which he arrogantly suggested it should be. (If we were 'on the streets' this is the kind of behavior that might get you smacked in the mouth.) My suggestion: go to the Lighthouse Cafe (literally only a block away) for your Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, snacks...whatever. But "Caveat emptor" (may the buyer beware) if you choose to eat at this establishment. Not only is the food prep an issue, but the flamboyant arrogance of the little manager guy officially ensured I'll never patronize the Downtown Cafe EVER again. Interesting enough: I also haven't had a conflict with anyone regarding services--for at least (4+) years. Way to go, guy. No wonder the place was almost empty, when there's already very few eateries around. read more

Downtown cafe - Downtown Cafe's Manager (green shirt), and waitress (in black). And an empty restaurant, for seemingly obvious reasons. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

I ordered a chicken chef salad. This was the best salad I've eaten in a long time lots of chicken lots of bacon perfectly well made.

Food never disappoints me, good food and great service . Ambience very good as well this is the spot for good food read more

Downtown cafe - Steak and egg very flavorful - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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This was the grossest food I have ever had. I ordered a club sandwich. How hard do you have to try to mess up a club sandwich? I took ONE bite and had to spit it out. I love mayo. I eat my fries with a little dip of it. This bite of sandwich had so much mayo - HOT mayo - that I immediately felt ill. And I felt sick the entire day. Literally disgusting. The server was gracious, took the plate away immediately and brought me a menu and asked if I wanted something else. I was hungry but also feeling sick so I got a pancake. Two bites and I was just done. I should have known when we walked in and it smelled gross and only one other table was occupied that it probably wasn't going to end well. Consider yourself warned. read more

Well my first time here. Pittsburgh's a little bit out of the way but I like to go to some nearby places sometimes.. nice little downtown area. Comfortable atmosphere relaxed. First of all probably the best coffee I've had anywhere very delicious I don't know what kind it is but I like it I wanted to get some more to go Was initially disappointed because it didn't have biscuits and gravy, the only thing that had gravy was the chicken fried steak and I wasn't going to try that it looked a little bit too heavy. I had the bacon and eggs with a country potatoes. The potatoes were delicious perfect cooked right. The eggs were okay bacon nice portions I like mine cooked a little more though. I asked for sourdough bread toast and it wasn't toasted so I was a little bit curious about that. But it worked. Staff was nice and attentive and I like the ambiance Have a nice diverse menu a lot of selections for a place that small I would recommend it read more

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Decided to get out for some breakfast and tried the new cafe. You seat yourself & wait. The server was engaged in convo w/the cook & closing a tab so it took a couple mins to get a menu. There's quite a bit to choose from. I went w/a waffle combo. Waffle was fluffy & moist inside but could have used some crunch on the exterior. The berries were good. Over-medium eggs were cooked nicely, a minute longer would've been perfect for me. I asked for bacon but also got a sausage. The bacon was cooked nicely but it had that off aftertaste found in some bacon. It didn't ruin the meal, it's just one of those things that you get from time to time. Overall it was a good meal. read more

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Ordered this from door dash and I was pleasantly surprised it was the best take out I'd had in a while.. very well seasoned and warm upon arrival. I had the breakfast burrito with potatoes. My little brother had the same reaction when eating his burger and my daughter enjoyed her chocolate chip pancakes! Looking forward to trying more things from their menu ! read more

Service was really, really lacking. Our table was totally forgotten about and any time that I needed anything (to place our order, to get more water, to request our check), I had to go to the front counter and find a staff member to get help. The vibe inside of the small restaurant is your typical breakfast spot, with an industrial feel aided by metal beams and red brick walls. The food was pretty simple, and it didn't taste bad but it wasn't worth returning for at all. I asked for jack cheese in my omelet but had to make do with cheddar because they used the wrong cheese and I didn't feel like hunting down another waiter. I will say that the staff were friendly enough, but friendliness doesn't really equate to good service if you're doing all the legwork yourself as a customer that was expecting table service. All in all, will not be back. read more

OMG! If you want great service and a great meal that won't break you bank, this is the spot in downtown Pittsburg. The Bistro Burger had my husband humming a tune and the Tuna melt was flavorful and the sourdough toast was crunchy but did not hurt the top of my mouth.(If you know you know). The place is clean, the kitchen is an open concept and the service was super friendly and attentive. 10/10. read more

Downtown cafe - Grilled Tuna Melt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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The food was nice and hot, it was also fresh and delicious. I had the eggs en potatoes the egg ben were crab meat

Didn't even order before we walked out. The smell of the bathroom in the dining room was strong and the tables were dirty. It just didn't feel clean. We ended up eating at Lighthouse cafe down the street. read more

Food and service was delicious. I can honestly say that I can't wait to go back. Try to find a place that I like to eat. Breakfast is usually really hard for me, but they have me captive at this point. read more

The food was good. The service was great. Our server/waiter was very friendly. He was fun to talk to! The place is not so big but it is very homey and clean including the restroom! I would definitely go back there... read more

Downtown cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

We ran across this gem as we were in the area. Wait time was short and everyone was so pleasant and friendly. The food was delicious and definitely would love to go back. They have two table to sit on the outside and it was perfect on the sunny day we were there. Everyone in this establishment is friendly, professional and helpful. read more

Downtown cafe - Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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This restaurant is a true treasure. The fish and chips are unrivaled, and the customer service is exceptional. I wholeheartedly recommend it. read more

Downtown cafe - Fish N Chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

I wanted to love this place, but that's different from how it panned out. We went there just this morning to have breakfast. The place was quaint and located in the old town area of Pittsburg. I read the review and thought, it would be a nice change in pace to find a local eatery. We were the only ones left when we arrived. We placed our order. Three additional families came in afterwards and received their food very quickly. 30 minutes after we came in and placed our order, I had to ask what was taking so long for us to get our omelettes. It took another 10 minutes for our food to come out. Honestly, we almost walked out because we were made to wait too long. The waitress finally arrived with our food and told us there was a mix-up with our order, which was given away as a to-go order. I find it hard to believe that since I asked for no tomatoes for my order, someone else would have the same order. They said they would discount our food for the delay. It took an additional 10 minutes for us to get a check. For a small establishment, before it got busy, it was shocking to see all of the staff just hanging out at the front talking. No communication, no respect for the customer, no thanks. Not planning on coming back after this lack of respect and customer service. read more

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Service was amazing! Jaime was attentive and friendly he made the experience really enjoyable! The food tasted fresh and homemade...we had the crab Benedict and the crab omelette with a side of French toast. Delicious! The restaurant isn't huge, which adds to the homey feel. It is decorated like you would expect a farm home to be. Everything added up to a great experience, will definitely be back!! read more

The staff here is great. The food is very clean and has quality. They make everything fresh upon ordering. It is easy to park near the restaurant as well. The portions are good, no oversized plates/servings. Very fair prices read more

Ordered a waffle with strawberries which was great, tea, and a beef patty. The beef was basically a hamburger patty, which was cool but the taste was kinda bland. Dining partner had steak, fries and veggies. He said the steak was OK not great. Staff was nice, they were getting a lot of business. I'll go back for the fish and chips, and more waffles. read more

Staff was really friendly and our server was very attentive and cheerful which is refreshing in the morning. The food was prepared fast and came out looking delicious and did not disappoint. Parking is perfect and location is really nice. This food and service is great and blows away the overpriced and bland breakfast chains in the city. With all the corporate food chains around, it's refreshing to have a small town feel cafe in downtown Pittsburg. Will definitely return when I'm back home visiting. read more

Downtown cafe - California omelette. Almost forgot to upload the picture since it looked so good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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Stopped by to try the cafe with my two adult daughters while they were in town. I'd heard good reviews so decided to give the place a try. The service was friendly. They were out of a few things, but that is honestly to be expected right after a holiday. The food was really good. We all enjoyed our meals. They forgot to put the avocado on my Veggie Benedict, but I'm sure if I had pointed it out, it would have been corrected. I liked the casual atmosphere. I'll definitely go back in the future. read more

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My husband and I GREATLY ENJOY having either Saturday or Sunday breakfast here. Our breakfast choice is ALWAYS FRESH, TASTY and WELL PREPARED ! Melissa and Jamie ALWAYS make everyone feel welcomed here, along with giving EXCELLENT table attention ! We live in Antioch and trust me, the drive is so well worth it to downtown Pittsburgh to visit this hidden gem ! The portions are large, the country red potatoes served with breakfast are excellent, along with refills of tasty hot coffee as we request ! Their Joe's Scramble made with chicken breast is a welcomed tasty change also ! This is a small local business that we are VERY HAPPY to visit and enjoy almost every weekend ! The location and building is older, but you can sincerely feel that your visit is appreciated by the entire staff there and you will not go home hungry ! read more

Was in town and would usually go to our old spot the Mecca but decided to come here for breakfast to try it out and support other businesses in the area and also because of the reviews I read. Bad decision! Horrible/dry/unpleasant/unprofessional/not welcoming customer service. Food was ok, I would rate 2-3 of 5 stars. The place was alright, but the customer service from the waiter is absolutely a Zero+. Felt like I was eating breakfast at a bar with his loud mouth and didn't even care to check if I needed a refill or anything. Noticed that he didn't care to check up on anyone else too. Next time for sure I will just go to my usual place The New Mecca or Lumpys which is just a walk away. If you wanna have a great meal and great customer service, DONT COME HERE! Go to New Mecca or Lumpys where you will feel welcome and appreciated and the food is always amazing. First and last time here! read more

This was my second time back. I enjoyed my first indoor experience so today i decided to dine outside since it was such a nice day. I had the chicken fried steak again i promise to get something else next time lol. The portions are very fulfilling service is always great and menu is priced reasonably. They also have daily specials as well. read more

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My friends and I came here Friday for brunch, we had to go back to work after so needed a place close by. Downtown Cafe is 5 minutes from where we work, so we decided to come here instead of going to Lumpy's. We all ordered breakfast. This place is cozy and although the tables were full, the noise level wasn't bad at all. Add to that, the service here is amazing and so friendly! The food was so good - I had the pancake breakfast below but not a fan of thick pancakes. Asked for flapjack style pancakes and they served them up perfectly! The pancakes were fluffy, hot and served with butter and syrup. Bacon was tasty and not overly salty, and the eggs were delicious! All of our orders were cooked as requested and here's how awesome the service was - one of my friends can't eat seeds, so they checked the toast and brought the bread out so that we could see it. We will definitely be back! read more

Downtown cafe - Pancake breakfast platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

The service was great, server was very polite and friendly. The food however was not, I ordered a California Benedict with country potatoes, the potatoes were huge and both the potatoes and the Benedict were very salty, throat aching salty. The server was very polite and friendly by offering something else so I went with pancakes but even those weren't good. The pancakes were very dry and crumbly. read more

My husband and I finally had the chance to try this new place and we absolutely loved it. It was pretty busy but we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. Our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered the huevos rancheros and they were delicious. The country potatoes were outstanding. My husband also enjoyed his Downtown combo. We can't wait to go back. read more

Downtown cafe - Downtown combo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburg, California

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Love this cute little place! Wanted a good breakfast and that's exactly what we got. The potatoes are to die for. I got the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs meal and my friend got the apple smoked bacon classic breakfast and we both loved what we got. Service is good as well! Very sweet and attentive. read more

It was my first visiting for breakfast with my family. There was 5 of us and there were plenty of tables available inside and outside. We sat inside because it was a little cold for outside. Service was fast and friendly staff. Food was delicious and made to order. The coffee was delicious and endless of refills. Very basic and home style breakfast. Definitely will stop in again. read more

The food is mediocre and the service is slow. The weight staff was not knowledgeable about menu items which caused a mixup with my order. I would not recommend this restaurant for brunch. read more

We came here on a Sunday just before 9am for breakfast. It was not very busy just yet so we came at a good time. The service was awesome and they checked in on use routinely to refill our coffee and make sure there wasn't anything else we needed. The menu had a lot of options which is nice to see, so you are sure to find something you like. The ambiance is a true downtown cafe/classic diner feel. The food came out amazing with very little wait time, and way better than those large chain breakfast places. I unfortunately didn't get a chance to try their biscuits as I was told they ran out already, but hey that's just another reason to come back and try again. They just opened Feb 2024 but is well on their way of becoming a hometown staple. read more

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I dont know if we caught the cook on a bad day, or if we just got there too early. But I ordered a crab benedict and my wife ordered steak and eggs. Both of our plates had NO FLAVOR. We even added salt to our food and it still had no flavor, thats how bland it was. Portions were good and the service was fine, but thats all I can say about this place. read more

I went to the Downtown Cafe again today. I had Blintzes. They were wonderful. My friend had the tuna salad and said it was very good. This place has great food, excellent service and a relaxed ambiance. Five stars once again! read more