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Nice local spot for brunch or lunch in Regent Square. I always appreciate restaurants in this neighborhood since there aren't too many. Small seating area can get crowded at busy times but they cycle through tables pretty quickly. The food is just fine; nothing special but satisfying. My favorite dish so far is the Caesar omelette which comes with smoked salmon and some nice salad plus toast. The omelette is big, salad too, though the toast felt a little light. My wife got the Tolstoy bowl, which came with two poached eggs, some peppers, and a heaping pile of potatoes. Good but a bit skewed toward potatoes. My mom got one of their egg sandwiches, which seemed very standard (their sandwiches all come with a good side salad).
Food was okay at best. Nothing special. The fried chicken was just a chicken breast/nugget type which was slightly disappointing, pretty sure it was frozen. Hollandaise sauce was pretty good. French toast had a good array of fruit and Im glad I got Nutella on the side, I think its helped it alot. Servers were kind and it was super busy. Kind of tight but very cute. They are the type of establishment that wont seat you if your guests are below the tables avaliable. There were two 4 person tables avaliable and 2 couples who were waiting for seats. So it was kind of annoying when they sat a table of 4 before us but I understand their reasoning.
Late in giving this review because I'm a honest procrastinator! Went on an unusually cool wet weekday late July morning. First time visit was rather quiet, but began to fill while there. The young lady at the desk was also our server and she managed well as other patrons began to arrive. Meals have tie ins to past famous people (writers, artists, composers, explorers and scientists). Ordered the "Einstein" French Toast which was a large portion and absolutely delicious with melted mozzarella, bacon, tomatoes and two perfect cooked sunny side eggs. Honeybunny had the Darwin French toast with Nutella, bananas, blueberries and strawberries and walnuts substantial and sweet. We shared the cinnamon balls (think donut holes with whipped cream and yummy toffee syrup. Chef knows his craft and puts love into his breakfast food! Love the creativity and variety of the breakfasts offered. Going back for more.
Sooo yummy! Small place but we walked around the neighborhood for about 20 minutes while we waited. Delicious breakfast and great service!
A Magical Pittsburgh Gem! I love this cafe and it's unique menu! They have so many good options to choose from...the menu concept is so unique all the dishes are named after a famous person in history. I got the Nutcracker which was absolutely deliciousness!! It looked fantastic and tasted even better! The wait so pretty long but it is a Sunday so that's expected, we stopped across the street at a coffee shop which was very convenient while waiting! The owner was very nice and sat as outside and moved our table to a shaded area! Definitely worth it!
A sweet lil Labor Day brunch date. I love continuing to explore places in Pittsburgh I've never been, so it was a sign from above when one of the only places open was Famous Cafe. Super cute and quaint inside. Our servers were sooo kind and attentive the whole meal. I got the Napoleon omelette- a simple ham and cheese omelette, with a side of fried potatoes. The omelette was big, cheesy, and simple and exactly what I was craving. The lil fried potatoes were the perfect accoutrement, bringing the salty crispy goodness. Hiding under the "salad" section of the menu, Noa found the Nutcracker "Syrniki" Syrniki are sweet, fluffy pancakes or fritters made from farmer's cheese (tvorog), eggs, and flour, originating from Eastern Europe. They were SO yummy. Reminded me of cheese blintzes in lil silver dollar pancake form. Sweet and fluffy. I doooo wish they were slightly bigger or there was more served on this dish- 4 just didn't feel like enough. I was tempted to get another order tbh. Paired with that sweetened milk (which I'd put on any and everything), the compote and some fresh fruit- it was a really delightful dish. I just wanted moreeee. Everything was delightful and #GOUDapproved Nutcracker "Syrniki" (grilled Eastern Slavic cheesy pancakes) Tvorog cheese, sweetened milk, compote, walnut and mixed fruits $15 Napoleon Omelette Ham, egg, and cheese w side of fried potatoes (+$3) $15
If a perfect breakfast exists, it might be at Famous Café. We started with a hot coffee and an iced caramel latté, and both were brought out right away. Both drinks were strong and full of good coffee flavor. We ordered the Gouda Mac bites and the Syrniki to share, and both were delicious, but the latter had a unique texture and flavor profile that we won't soon forget. The crumbly, lightly sweet cheese in the pancakes paired incredibly with the condensed milk and berry compote, and the walnuts added the perfect bit of crunchiness. My guest opted for eggs Benedict, which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The accompanying salad was crisp and fresh. I opted for the Ramsey omelette, and it was one-of-a-kind in the best way. One doesn't often use the word "fluffy" when they think of an omelette, but this particular one was. It was light and airy while still full of heavy, cheesy goodness. I opted for potatoes as a side, and they were the perfect, crunchy, salty accompaniment. The wait staff were all very kind and attentive. One thing to note-- this establishment does not take reservations, so get there early. However, if you/your party encounter a wait, I assure you it is worth it! Famous Café had been on my list of breakfast places to try for some time, and it will remain on my list of local favorites. I can't wait to continue to explore their menu!
I really enjoyed my breakfast here. The food was good. I had an omlette and an iced latte. My biggest complaint is that the omlette was $16 and came with a "side salad" who eats a green leafy salad for breakfast?? They know this is silly and immediately ask "do you want breakfast potatoes for $2?" anywhere else in pittsburgh that has omlettes- potatoes are included. It's a simple thing that is silly and cheap for a place to do. So $18 for an omlette if you want it with potatoes like a normal person. Hemlock House across the street serves just as good/better omlettes for $13-15 and they come with potatoes....included. I also docked a star for the creepy AI generated images all over the walls. No, it's not "art" it's creepy and another way for the business to cut costs and be cheap. Pittsburgh and REGENT SQUARE is full of talented artists!! You can get local artists to paint cool art of celebrities instead of the weird AI.
I liked this place! Food came out fast, server was friendly, it was bright and cheery in the dining area. My parents and I stopped in for a quick bite and each ordered a meal. Portions were big, so I think we could've split 2 plates between the three of us. Each dish is named after a famous person, thus the name of the cafe. There were also photos (AI perhaps) of various famous people around the restaurant. It's a little cheesy, but clever as well. If I lived in Pittsburgh, I'd definitely stop back again. I think you could sit for awhile and do some work if you needed to here, or go in and out for a quick meal. Easy to find at the intersection and plenty of street parking when we were there.
Reasonable, but not spectacular. While I appreciate the naming convention around items on their menu and the corresponding themes around historical figures, it didn't really seem like the names were particularly inspired or particularly focused on aligning historical figures with particular dishes. That's really a minor concern and not a big deal. In terms of the actual food, it was fine. The vegetables on each salad were fresh, and the various brunch items on the menu were reasonably well constructed. That having been said, nothing was particularly inspired. Every dish really needed some additional condiments and additions to deliver a good flavor and texture experience. Many of the dishes seemed like combinatorial variations on the same set of ingredients. I realize that's a bit of a necessity in a professional kitchen, but I would have expected a bit more variety. All told, this was a perfectly reasonable destination with a small space and a staff that was very helpful and clearly trying to deliver a good experience. It was reasonable enough, but somewhat short of great.
I'm so glad a new breakfast spot moved into Regent Square. I have now had their food 3x and I can positively say its amazing. I have gone twice in person on a Saturday- both times around 11am. The other time I ordered takeout. They have an online system so you don't even have to call. Twice now I ordered the Napoleon omelette- so good. I love how the side is a salad and toast. The other time I ordered one of the eggs Benedict. No complaints. My daughter loves the pancakes and bacon - both are ordered as sides. The staff are friendly and fast. I feel that everything is reasonably priced. I love how fun the walls are painted with caricatures of movie stars. If you aren't lucky enough to walk there, there is on street parking. We will definitely be back! read more
3 years ago
Upon arrival it was intimidating walking in due to the high volume of customers; however, we were seated directly upon arrival. The cafe is small and quaint, but cute for a local cafe. I loved the art on the walls of all the different famous legends. I spent my breakfast looking around trying to figure out who everyone was. Upon leaving the cafe I talked to the owner who told me the backstory of the art and cafe. It was quite interesting to engage in the conversation and meet the owner. The menu options for the cafe were a lot more than anticipated walking in.. But boy they did not disappoint. I ordered the Cleopatra and a caramel latte it was super filling! I loved the potato wedges and would probably come back just for those. Not to mention the pesto on the eggs (I would never think to put pesto on an omelet but it was delightful)!!! I highly recommend stopping in if you are in the area. Great food, quick service, and great ambiance! read more
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A fabulous locally owned and operated cafe that opened relatively recently and located in the Reagent Square section with street parking, like most businesses here. I met my daughter here for my departure on my last day of a great visit and she recommended the food here. It's walking distance from here house and I'm glad we did. The atmosphere is clean, eclectic and tastefully appointed and quite comfortable. The service is top notch with a friendly, welcoming and attentive staff. All the dishes are named for a famous person, hence the name, Famous Cafe. Dishes like the Da Vinci, Picasso, Donatello , Van Gogh or Michaelangelo Egg benedict, or the Caesar, Cleopatra, Napoleon, Ramses, Helios, Constantine omelette or design your own. Then there's the Graham Bell, Newton, Einstein, and Darwin French Toasts or the Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mozart, Chopin, or Bach sandwiches. The salads and bowls are not left out with the Goethe, Hugo, Shakespeare, Tolstoy and Nutcrackers. They've also got Lox, shareable app plates and a nice selection of teas, lattes, Expresso, cold drinks and more. On this visit I had the omelette named Helios which has feta, arugula, cherry tomato and green onion, and it came with toast and greens, for $12.00, and it was delish. #1 daughter had the Ramses which is a Puffy omelet with mozzarella and cheddar cheese that also comes with toast and greens, for $12.00, and she thoroughly enjoyed it! Like some other area spots you can pick a table here for outdoor dining and feel free to bring your fur babies, they are welcome, too :-) Bottom line: Delicious food, exceptional service, reasonable prices and everything is well presented and comes out fresh and hot. Highly recommended!!! https://www.famouscafepgh.com/ read more
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Hipster vibes upon check-in. This place made me want to know what they had to offer. As soon as we were seated a waitress stopped by for drink orders. As we read over the menu, a different waitress checked to see if we were ready by to order food. We both had lattes (delicious.) I enjoyed the Picasso (eggs Benedict) breakfast and my husband had the Constantine (omelette). Everything was great! We'll definitely go again. read more
1 year ago
There's a new cafe on the block located not far from where the former Square cafe used to be. They have outdoor seating as well as indoor. Inside the place is small but very trendy. When I arrived they had only one person working but she did an outstanding job managing all the tables. I was able to sit anywhere. The menu is already at your table. I learned that the business has only been open for two months. I love the famous names they give all their breakfast dishes as well as their salads and lunch sandwiches. They are all very creative. I decided to order the Michelangelo which is basically and eggs Benedict. It was made up of poached eggs, spinach, mushrooms, biscuits, and hollandaise sauce. It is served with a fresh salad but for a small upcharge you can get potatoes instead. My server gave me coffee while I waited and it was one of the best coffees I had in a long time. The server told me the portion sizes were generous so I'm glad I stuck with the salad. I also ordered some sour dough toast because poached eggs tend to be runny. The salad was fresh and had a vinagrette dressing on it. The poached eggs were just right and enough to fill me. While you are visiting check out the bathrooms as they have pictures of celebrities on the walls. The waitress when you are finished will bring the card reader machine by which you may pay your check or you can give her cash and she will give you a receipt. Prices are reasonable for what you receive and it is a great place to get a solid meal. Located in the center of Regent Square business district, free 1 hour street parking is available. read more
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Outstanding!!! Worth the Sunday morning wait. My daughter found this place as we were driving through Pittsburg and boy did we get lucky. I had the Picasso (Salmon eggs benedict) and my daughter had the salmon omelette. Both were great and highly recommend. Service was top notch and even though it was a busy Sunday they delivered service quickly. Can't wait to come again on our next trip through. read more
Our brunch group of three arrived at 11 o'clock on a sunny Sunday morning in February and were immediately seated. Our table and my seat was directly behind a cooler with drinks that was repeatedly opened and closed, disturbing my peace (avoid this table if possible). The space has tall ceilings so voices are above average loud. The sunlight poured into the space from the large front windows and the indoor temperature was pleasing. The menu honestly reminded me of Square Cafe which was previously located on the same block in Regent Square for those familiar with that brunch focused restaurant. Even the fellow diners were similar to the fun dining crowd that I remember. The staff was hardworking and attentive. It is a nice replacement for a brunch spot on the main strip of Regent Square. read more
2 years ago
We ordered the Graham Bell and Van Gogh (I got smoked salmon instead of ham). The Van Gogh was incredible, and the potatoes were delicious. The waitresses were really nice. I will say, the AI generated pictures of the famous people on the walls was a little off putting. I wish they had just used actual pictures of them. read more
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Nice to have a quality breakfast place in Regent Square. I believe the place that used to be here was also a breakfast spot or cafe. It's been a while since I've had breakfast out, and I just wanted something cheap and simple. Nothing too heavy or fancy. So, I decided to try out their cinnamon balls. They recommend to order these as an 'breakfast appetizer' and split it with someone, but I just had it as my entree. If you are a fan of donut holes from Dunkin, these are similar, but in my opinion, way better. They had the perfect amount of sugar and are not too oily. Sweet, slightly crispy, fluffy on the inside. And, the whipped cream seems homemade and genuinely creamy! For just $6, this is a great deal. The portion is fantastic, and I can definitely see its easy to share. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place! It's new and this was a great first impression. Prices are great, and the portions are too. Quality is high. They offer many savory and sweet options (the classic like French toast, omelets, and more, with their unique spin on them) as well as more unique options (the Nutcracker with Tvorog cheese!). Some BYO options. Entrees usually $13-15. Very good! read more
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The food is the real star. I love the iced chi and eggs Benedict. Fair warning though on the decor.. The glued clip art images of famous people in the bathroom is like looking at a yearbook of early 2000's D listers. read more
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Everything we had was very good! The Gouda bites amazed me, the crunch on the outside and creaminess on the inside was perfect. Both of our egg Benedict's were amazing we finished them with the plate clean the potatoes were also a good choice! read more
4 years ago
Excellent new breakfast spot in Regent Square. I've visited a couple of times and had great omelettes both visits. The staff is courteous and attentive. Food is fresh and high quality. Today I had the Cleopatra omelette with a side of ham and an extra side of sourdough toast. So good! read more
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Yummy food! Excellent service and a nice cozy dining area. I would highly recommend the cinnamon balls. They come with fresh whipped cream. read more
3 years ago
I love this new place!!! Very tasty food and unique atmosphere inside. Very clean and friendly stuff. Definitely will be back! read more
4 years ago
Behold my $14 breakfast. This place is close to my office, so I ordered online and picked it up. They have a "build your own french toast" on the menu, but the only choices for customization are meats, cheese, veggies and substitutions. There was nowhere to request fruit, granola, syrup, butter or any other toppings one would normally have with french toast. Stupid me for assuming they'd give me butter or syrup. This is $14 naked french toast. My advice is not to order takeout from this place. It's probably fine if you can sit down and tell your server what you want. read more
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Awesome customer service! Food ( I had the Darwin) was amazing!! Very nice atmosphere with photos of famous persons on the wall. read more
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1103 S Braddock Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
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