Is Margaux French for cafeteria? I wasn't aware that I would be serving myself in a cold building. I'm a French student looking forward to traveling abroad, thinking I was coming to get an authentic experience. I'm very disappointed at the lack of french etiquette and atmosphere It's a cold building, the staff looks despondent, goth and a little disheartened. read more

Margaux - It's a cold building with rude hipsters - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Margaux is a great place to relax with some food and drinks. Depending on the time of day, it could also feel cafe-esque with people with laptops getting some work done. The interior atmosphere is welcoming and very chic. The service is excellent. Food and drinks are great too! read more

Really nice space with many seating options, high tops, regular tables, large U shaped bar and a few comfy seats. Stopped by for some desert and after dinner drinks. The menu has some small plate options too. Good cocktails and a short wine list. Surprised there were not any desert wines or ports on the wine list. We split the pear and chocolate torte. A tasty treat. read more

I am obsessed with everything that is Margaux. The vibes are immaculate- the plants, the seating, the natural light. During the day, they have a full coffee bar & a small breakfast menu and then in the evening, they have wine, beer, cocktails & small plates. I'm pretty sure it's always "seat yourself" & the bartenders try to be mindful of people at the tables surrounding the bar. I'm sure if it's crowded then you should go up to the bar to get a drink. I only was there for a glass of wine so I didn't get the try any food or coffee items but if it's anything like the wine, then it won't miss a beat. Our server was very friendly and attentive. They had just updated their wine menu & got a whole new list so that was really exciting - the Sauvignon Blanc was incredible. This would be a great spot to work from, meet friends for drinks, or just to hang out! I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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Margaux is the perfect place to grab a quick coffee or sit down, enjoy and catch up with friends. The ambiance is beautiful with lots of natural light & greenery. The food is delicious as well! My friend and I throughly enjoyed our lattes & biscuit breakfast sandwiches. I'm looking forward to coming back in the evening for cocktails & light bites! read more

Margaux - Latte - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great cafe & bar on Penn ave in the East Liberty! Staff are very polite and gracious in taking care of us when I visited with my family! Plants and arts canvases adorn the interior making it a beautiful environment to bond with friends and loved ones. The salmon entree is amazing! They also had a very good beer...too bad it was from Hershey PA. I'll update this review if I try their breakfast/coffee. read more

Margaux - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pros- Aesthetically pleasing. Workers are very friendly. Cons- food and drinks are just so-so. I got the chicken salad toast and for $8 I think the portion was alright but the chicken tasted like it was canned. Nothing wrong with that, but again for the price I didn't expect that. Drinks wise the coffee (iced americano and cold brew) wasn't anything special and the iced matcha is very milky and not that strong if you're into that. Overall, pricey if you're a student but for a working adult it's right in line with what you would expect from a gentrified East-liberty restaurant. They haven't started their evening hours yet nor their brunch. Would definitely go back once they start evening hours to check out their drinks. read more

Margaux - Chicken salad toast - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Margaux is a unique cool atmosphere. They have all types of seating from bar to table.

An aesthetically pleasing, modern cafe AND bar! I've been a handful of times now and have covered the morning, afternoon and evening. Love that it's open all day and seamlessly transitions. Good place to post up with a laptop during the day and even better place to bring a date for drinks during the evening without the pressure of a full meal. In fact, don't count on dinner here - menu is limited but everything I've tried is high quality. Baked ricotta with garlic is delicious!! Dessert was beautifully presented but lacked some substance IMO. The main negative for me is the location. You'll have to find parking on busy Penn Ave or a side street and it's not the most welcoming part of Penn/East Liberty. I also wish they would expand their menu! read more

What could you not like in this sophisticated, chic spacious spot that doubles as a cafe and cocktail bar? I've been here for coffee and a bite with a friend at 2pm as well as late night cocktails and it was a pleasant experience both times. The cocktail bar offers a limited menu starting at 1pm and fully opens later in the afternoon. Note that kitchen closes at 10! I think I like the multipurpose-ness of this place most. I could go there to do some remote work, or get brunch with friends, or even have a group party at the bar in the evening. The space is beautiful with pink details, towering plants and modern chandeliers, as well as art showcased from local artists. The only reason I docked it a star was the confusion on opening times of the bar itself, and lack of gluten free options. But if you want a chic place to stop by in east liberty for gorgeous drinks (peep the pics below!) then I recommend Margaux. PS if you like lavender the Bonne Vivant is wonderful read more

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Absolutely loved visiting Margaux for a late breakfast! The morning salad and breakfast sandwich were so good and plated very beautifully. We also got iced chai lattes which were very tasty. The restaurant itself is beautiful too, such a cool vibe in here. It seemed like a lot of people who were there had set up shop to get some work done while enjoying some food or a beverage. The staff was friendly and helpful when we were ordering. I didn't have the easiest time with parking which isn't necessarily shocking in the heart of east liberty. There are some parking lots within a couple blocks, so that's a solid back up if you don't get lucky with a street spot. read more

Margaux - Breakfast sandwich - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cool new cafe opened today in East Liberty! They're located at the intersection of Penn and Highland Avenues. Open daily from 8am-3pm with coffee, espresso and some small bites for now. They have an evening cocktail bar coming soon. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. The space is super stylish and definitely Instagram-worthy featuring beautiful local art! read more

I absolutely love this place! We came here for drinks last night and the vibe and drinks were just wonderful. The wait staff were very friendly and the decor is just incredible. The fact that they convert from a great day cafe to an awesome night spot so seamlessly is very cool. read more

I was bro wsing through Yelp restaurants near me and decided to give Marqaux try. Located on the busy avenue of Penn, and located near the beautiful East liberty Presbysterian Church, a seat outside would have been an easy choice, especially on a beautiful crisp autumn afternoon, but decided to dine indoors. The interior of the establishment is absolutely beautiful. It was giving me minimalist vibes, which I instantly enjoyed! Once I sat down, I was greeted immediately by a server and handed me three menus. One was for drink, daily, and evening items/options. Once I decided, I order a Condoni Pinot Grigio (VO) and Seared Corn Cakes along with the Smoked Salmon Rillette. All three complimented each other very well, however if I had to choose out of these two entrees as my favorite, it would have to me the Salmon Rillette hands down. A great choice if you're looking for a pre-game drinking scene, or drinks and small plates before a nice night dinner. read more

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First time visiting here, I was impressed by the modern and spacious decor. I had the excellent croque monsieur and an americano; a great combination. The morning crowd had a nice mix of ages, several remote workers, conversationalists, and college students. It's conducive to friendly talk with the background music. Has comfy booths, tables, bar style dining, and WiFi. read more

Cute on the inside and out! It's always popping when I drive by so I decided to stop by today when I had free time. You can laugh but it's such a vibe! If this existed in ny/la, it would be smaller or more expensive, but otherwise I really felt transported to one of the coasts. We got the improved Japanese cocktail and the nügroni (not misspelled). They have a coffee bar for the day and a cocktail/wine bar in the evening, with bites offered for both occasions. Don't confuse this place for a dinner destination though, definitely only a small plate kind of place. I also got the baked ricotta- it's a plate of toasted sourdough with a ramekin of baked ricotta topped with roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic. All over, a good evening! read more

Margaux - Improved Japanese Cocktail and the Nügroni - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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An amazing addition to the neighborhood! I absolutely loved the adorable decor and friendly service. Perfect place to work remotely, sip on a chai latte, and eat delicious ricotta toast. I can't wait for them to open in the evenings and experience the cocktail bar side of this incredible space. read more

Margaux - Ricotta toast and Chai latte - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Their Chai tea latte is the best I've had in many months. Creamy and spicy goodness. The Croque Monsieur and side salad was delish. Very spacious with plenty of seating and a full bar. I need to go here in the evening to check it out. Nice staff, but the young man could stand learn how to interact with people face to face. I guess that's just a sign of the times. read more

The staff screwed up our bill and double charged for drinks, check your bills if you ever go here! When we reached out and Michael Sanders, the owner, proceeded to gaslight us and act like we were trying to "drink for free". We all put our receipts / banks statements together and accounted for the initial drinks we paid for in cash, and genuinely tried to figure it out for them ahead of reaching out. They are shady and I would avoid giving them a card at all costs or, better yet, going at all. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! We went for brunch and ate every last bite. The Mocha and Chai came out the perfect temperature to drink immediately. I had the sweet potato hash, the pieces of sweet potato were wonderfully seasoned and cut to the perfect size to have a little bit in each bite. We also got the breakfast sandwich, and yogurt parfait. The breakfast sandwich was sweet and savory and the biscuit was perfectly crumbly and delicious. Yogurt parfait was game changing, the raspberry and granola had the perfect ratio to the amount of yogurt making it a delicious side that two people can share. We'll definitely be back! read more

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A friend and I came here for dessert one night as a treat and Margaux's was amazing. The atmosphere is almost like an upscale coffee shop but with a bar in the middle. We got wine and dessert and both were amazing. Can't wait to come back for dinner read more

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This seems to have become my go-to for meeting friends- after church for a cappuccino, happy hour for a cocktail. Beautiful space, nice atmosphere, good noise level, friendly servoc read more

Great atmosphere with well spaced seats. The bartenders are fantastic and make an incredible version of an old fashioned (the Ichabod Crane) The food is also delicious with vegetarian options as well (I made the mistake thinking the beeT carpaccio was something else, but it was still tasty) read more

I've been wanting to check this place out for awhile. I rarely find myself in this section of East Liberty but today I made this cafe-by-day-bar-by-night concept my lunch time destination. Paid parking was readily available nearby. I LOVE their space! The openness, the natural light from the two sides of all window walls, the lighting fixtures, the artwork, the live plants, the stylish furniture. The staff is wonderful and welcoming. There are outlets to charge your electric devices everywhere inviting you to stay awhile. And despite there being a fair amount of people there during my visit on a Thursday afternoon, it seemed quieter than average. Maybe because you didn't have to talk above music playing. It was so pleasant! They were out for the day of the first two items I tried to order from their morning & coffee menu. And I believe they transition from that menu to their "Evenings" menu about 3 o'clock. Thankfully, I did score their last spinach, goat cheese, tomato quiche. It was too late in the day according to me to order a caffeinated beverage and too early for a cocktail, so I didn't get to sample any of the beverage offerings. Definitely my sort of place, just not a convenient location for me to make it a regular spot. read more

Margaux - Indoor seating - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is a cross between a coffee shop, cocktail bar and small restaurant. Unfortunately, not sure it does any of them too well. We came in for after dinner drinks and dessert. I had a standard cocktail and it seemed watered down and just not that good. We're ordered an apple dessert that was blamed and not very tasty. And the acoustics were not great for having a conversation. read more

Margaux is sexy and chill all around. It's the perfect atmosphere for the busy professional. During the day, you'll find people enjoying amazing coffee with their laptops. At night, the lights lower down to create a sensual , relaxed after work vibe. The staff is wonderful everytime that I've been there. This is a cafe and cocktail lounge, light eats with amazing desserts (something to keep in mind, as you will not receive a full meal). read more

Margaux - Desert and Drinks at Margaux - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I happened upon this restaurant in East Liberty. It's super cute, had friendly staff, and the food, well, the breakfast is ah-mazing!! I added smoked salmon to mine. The flavors of herbed biscuit and red pepper jelly really brought it home! read more

Margaux - Breakfast sandwich - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cute coffee and bar is rolled into one. I've never been for coffee only for drinks. I enjoyed the Champagne Cocktail. Also there are some bites available for order. The crab cakes were delicious and I would order those for sure! The service was a bit slow. For a Tuesday night there's were a lot of people and not enough servers so we waited a bit read more

Margaux - Margaux Champagne Cocktail - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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i went in the morning and it was such a cozy study spot! the coffee there too was absolutely divine - i had the orange cardamom latte and it's been five days and i'm still thinking about it read more

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This was our first time into Margaux after walking by many times! The atmosphere/ambiance was pretty cool. I love places that have interesting art and live plants hanging from the ceiling. This is definitely a bar if you like cocktails, the dance hall days was good and tasted like fresh mint and the bartenders make it right in front of your. If you're looking for a wide variety of beers, they don't have too many here. read more

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This has become my favorite go to place to study. For starters, the atmosphere alone has brought me out to spend hours reading, studying, catching up on emails etc. Also, the quality of the drinks and desserts are delightful. I highly recommend the peach blossom matcha for any tea lovers out there. I live almost 50 min away from Margaux by public transport, and every time I make the trip out, I feel like it was worth my while. Love love love! read more

Margaux is a lovely cafe and cocktail bar, and now that I've finally visited for breakfast and coffee, I feel more qualified to review on both areas! The space is beautiful and airy and well-decorated, with lots of plants and artwork and natural light. The coffee and breakfast menu in the daytime consists of traditional beverages (with some fun twists, like lavender honey syrup) and toasts/salads/pastries. On my recent visit I tried the croque monsieur on a croissant, and it was delicious. It was served with a cranberry sauce of sorts, which was interested, and it suited the flavors really well! I've also visited in the past for appetizers/small plates and drinks in the evening. Their cocktails are invective and beautiful, and I remember really loving the ricotta and tomato appetizer, as well as the cheese plate. Not the place to visit for any large meals, but for a small bite to eat or snacks with a lovely selection of beverages, worth a trip! read more

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Stopped in this evening after work last min while waiting on a list for another spot. First two bartenders were nice, but then after I had given my drink order and paid. One other bartender (three in a place so small and for the wait, idk) came up and asked if I was cashed out but now had the last of my martini (obvious that I was finishing) now in her hand. Loss of words for the distasteful service, as someone who takes pride in service, I'd never make someone feel pushed out, especially not being last person in the bar or anything. Won't be going back. Vibes are off. Upset to spend my own hard earned money to not even be able to finish a drink to last sip and feel like I overstayed with plenty of people still there. read more

Really nice atmosphere and people. The food exceeded my expectations. I also ordered a vanilla latte and that is how I judge all coffee shops I've never been to and it was delicious ! read more

Margaux - Avocado toast and vanilla latte - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I visited Margaux on a Sunday for brunch and it was considerably busy. The atmosphere was cute, but the overall layout was pretty confusing. We weren't sure wether or not you needed to be seated or if you sat yourself, and you do have to seat yourself which was difficult since there weren't any open tables. We waited a bit and eventually saw a table leave so we snagged that one. There were only three waitresses covering the whole place (which is pretty big) so service was understandably slow. I ordered the chicken salad toast which was very tasty, and the matcha iced latte which tasted like mostly milk with a hint of matcha. It took an hour for our toast and drinks to come. Overall, the food was tasty but I probably won't be back considering how confusing the layout was as well as the slow service. read more

Margaux - Chicken salad toast, Avacado toast, and a matcha iced latte. - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Loved stopping in for a cocktail! I was there for a work function so didn't get to try too many things, but the one drink I had was very good! I love all of the live plants, and airy space. read more

Cute venue. I'm not really sure how to describe the place ! Coffee shop meets bar. Nice vibe. I like the cheese board. Very tasty ! The drinks are yummy ! Just wish they did brunch or something more interesting like a jazz band or hosted poetry shows... I need more of a draw to come there ! read more

This place is so cute! I went for appetizers and drinks with my sister and it did not disappoint. You seat yourself when you walk in and there's a lot of comfy couches and different areas to sit. The waiters/waitresses were very attentive and nice. The food was super good and the drinks were great as well! It was a very calm and intimate place. It is decorated so cute too! It's a great place for Instagram pics. Definitely need to come back here for their Mornings & Coffee menu! read more

Margaux - Charcuterie board, Spanish chorizo croquettes, and Margaux champagne cocktail - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pricey menu. I had a $8 mock tail which tasted like orange choose with no alcohol. Unfortunately they ran out of desserts that evening but we had order a board. The open spaced concept decor is nice. We had Shawn us our server, he was really nice and chill. He gave me a high five when I asked lol. Cool place to hang out with friends and chat. High table of low seating lounge. read more

Margaux - Board - Bars Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Visiting Pittsburgh for a day and stopped by this great and spacious breakfast spot. The decor is spot on and the background chatter of other patrons creates an idealistic breakfast cafe experience. I got the seasonal maple cinnamon latte and the smoked salmon toast. Both were great and light, and met high expectations. I would definitely come here again when passing through the city and highly recommend it to friends and others. read more

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