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Famous Cafe

4.2 (104 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Aaron W.

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).

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Devona S.

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.

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Jason G.

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.

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Anna L.

Sooo yummy! Small place but we walked around the neighborhood for about 20 minutes while we waited. Delicious breakfast and great service!

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Morgan W.

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!

Lisa S.

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

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Margo A.

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!

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Julie Anna E.

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.

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Zara T.

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.

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Mike B.

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.

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We Loved it. Eggs Benedict so many different ways! Will be back. Great, efficient service. Food came out so quick.

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3 years ago

The coffee was so good! Excellent food and the staff was so nice. I would definitely recommend!

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Food was good. Not a long wait. If busy they will ask you kindly to leave when finished.

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The food was wonderful the coffee was a real treat service was great ! Great breakfast wonderful gift to the community and region!

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3 years ago

Great food. Warm friendly service. Great menu with some interesting twists. Recommended!

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3 years ago

Amazing! It was so food and such great service. The staff is amazing! One of my favorite places to eat. I couldn't recommend enough!!

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4 years ago

Great for brunch and service was good. The only drawback is it's small size and acoustics., very hard to have a conversation.

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