Everything was excellent! The food was spot on delicious, the service was excellent, the atmosphere was quirky-fun but pleasant. We had a little bit of a wait but it gave us time to review the menu. Hubby had the chicken and waffles, my son had the salmon eggs Benedict, and I had the pancakes with berries. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food. The waiter was fantastic as well! read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This joint has been on my list of places to try for a while now. Was it worth the 53 minute wait on a Saturday morning? Yes, yes it was. There was a friendly gal at the door taking names and numbers. I could hardly believe the wait time but decided to put down my name and do a little window shopping during the wait. We were eventually called and texted to let us know our table was ready. Our table was in the very back corner, next to a group of girls loudly talking about their drunken escapades the night before. It was entertaining to say the least. Our server was super friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions/modifications. I ordered a Turkish Benedict on gluten free toast.... So. Good. Amazing flavors. My daughter got the croissant avocado toast which she loved. I also got a pistachio latte and was pleasantly surprised to see the used pistachio butter and not a syrup. It was lovely. I had to keep my child from drinking it all! While the wait was long, it was definitely worth it. The space is smaller than I imagined. The food came out fast for how packed it was. It's worth it! read more

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From the moment we walked in, it was clear why this place is so popular. Great food, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere made for a wonderful experience. The restaurant was crowded, which says a lot about how good the food and service are. Everything we ordered was fresh, well-seasoned, and absolutely delicious. We had hot chocolate to drink, along with the pistachio waffles and the waffle benedicts, and every item exceeded our expectations. If you're visiting this spot, it's definitely a must-try. I'd happily come back again. read more

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Wow. This place is amazing! Probably not good for large groups, but everything was amazing! We started with fantastic mocha, then my wife got the eggstravaganza breakfast with poached eggs and waffles. The waffles were so light and airy! I got the southern style eggs Benedict. The pulled pork was so tender and well seasoned. I lived th way they do their home fries too, seems like they are fried in a light batter and lightly seasoned. If you are anywhere near this place check it out. I imagine they get very busy on the weekends. read more

The Nook - Eggs Benedict southern style with pulled pork - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This place can get busy, but the wait went by pretty fast. I went with the meat lovers omelette and a pistachio latte. It the best omelette I've had in quite a long time. The pistachio latte was also pretty tasty. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was that it was two dollar charge to get whipped cream, which seemed a bit much. Overall the meal was a 10 out of 10. Service was great. Would definitely make a second stop and try something different. read more

The Nook - Meat lovers omelette and Pistachio latte - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service was friendly, food was good and the drinks were fantastic. I got a pistachio latte. Definitely can get crowded, but lively atmosphere. read more

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The Pittsburgh Swans (as our brunch group is referred to) gives The Nook lots of thumbs up. I remember when it was Cocoa Cafe' and didn't think anything better could take its place. I was wrong. They get SUPER BUSY on the weekend; however, our wait wasn't too terrible at all. It's a small space (a former storefront) with limited seating in the front and back rooms, as well as an outdoor back patio. I love the kitschy, antique-shop decor. It's not overdone and there are lots of fun things on the walls to take in. Considering how crazy-busy they were, service did not lack at all. Our food and drinks came out fast, warm, and fresh. Our drinks were so good too. All of the food was just cooked right, with love. Elevated comfort food without elevated prices. read more

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Really homey, cute restaurant for a brunch/breakfast! The staff was so sweet and the eclectic decorations were a nice vibe. The eggsuberent had all the classics, eggs, ham cooked well, and the home fries were especially good, nice and crispy. They could have used a little more seasoning but hot sauce helped out. The pancakes here are also worth a try, very fluffy and tall, a little different with great texture! Their eggs Benedict is also quite good and super popular, try the Turkish sausage sulek, it's worth it! Overall a nice spot for a relaxed brunch, and really loved the energy, they do some great classic breakfast dishes and would recommend! read more

The Nook - Eggsuberant - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great spot to grab some breakfast with a cute atmosphere and great service. The menu has a lot of options and you can't go wrong with whatever you order. The potatoes, bacon and pancakes were the highlight of the show for me. Loved the decorations on the ceiling! read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I was treated to Mother's Day brunch and it was a wonderful experience. We were told that the seating would be about 45 minutes. We walked across the street for a drink. An hour had passed so we went to check on the table. It was just a short time and we're seated. In the meantime we saw the menu and knew exactly what we wanted. The servers were very friendly and attentive. The environment was a fun and interesting experience with a different style of decor. We ordered pineapple mimosas and the classic eggs Benedict with waffle. It was fantastic and not very pricey. Spending the day with my son and brunch at the Nook was a great way to spend Mother's Day. read more

Phenomenal brunch spot!!! We came here on a Tuesday and it was bumping which was a surprise but they still made room for our party of 4 to have a seat. The food was great, our server was attentive and the spicy Bloody Mary was everything I ever want them to be - and comes with bacon! Good portions too! read more

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My daughter's favorite breakfast spot is the Nook. Every time she's home from college, I know we'll be here at least once. She loves their thick, fluffy pancakes, and she claims they have the best scrambled eggs she has ever had. I've had a couple of good omelets here (I enjoyed the Mediterranean omelet better than the spicy chicken omelet--I'm not a big fan of thigh meat), but more often than not, I get the Italian Jumbot. The home fries are nothing special--frozen, I think?--but overall you're getting a good, hearty, biggie breakfast at The Nook. Lots of good coffee/tea options too. The wait is long on weekends and the person at the door will go to no end to make sure you know you are *not* welcome to wait inside (as the place is small and they make the most of it with seating) but you can get on their waitlist and tool around Butler Street while you wait or grab a drink at the Colombino truck next door. read more

The Nook - Jumbot - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This was my first time eating at the book and I was really impressed. I had a hard time choosing what to order because all of the options sounded so delicious. I got the eggs Benedict and my friend got another Benedict dish and we both thought they were 10/10. The staff was super friendly and attentive and the vibe in there was very welcoming! read more

The Nook - Southern Benedict - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

8/3/25 Ate List: Chicken & Waffles - 7.9 Arrived right as they opened. All tables were occupied and a wait formed 10 minutes after they opened. If you don't want to wait, arrive early. Food was delicious. Service was great. If we wake up on the earlier side, this would be on the short list of neighborhood spots we'd hit. Great place. read more

The Nook - Chicken & Waffles - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The staff were friendly and welcoming, and they had indoor and outdoor seating. The food was good- your typical diner breakfast food. It's clearly a neighborhood favorite as it was packed. WARNING: the picnic tables in the parking lot next door are not public, as we believed them to be. They belong to the food trucks that are there- we learned that the hard way. read more

The Nook - The Classic Eggspectation, Banana Bonanza Waffle, beer - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Let me start off by saying all of our food was very good! I was very impressed with how many individual vegan items there are but there isn't a full vegan meal. So it's not really vegan friendly.. and when asking about vegan options (like bread and such) our waiter was very unhelpful and a little unfriendly about it. Which was sad since I brought my vegan sister in law to pop in for a bite to eat! I hope they consider altering some items in the future! This place is very kid friendly! My girls loved the Nutella pancakes! My avocado breakfast croissant was so good! Quite honestly I would go back just for that! Really wanting to try the Mexican style Benedict next time though! read more

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Must get the pancakes here - Not too sweet, just sweet enough. Latte was good with house vanilla syrup, the potatoes are crispy and 10/10! Very busy on weekends so a little crowded but it is a good spot, with a fun early 2000's playlist on too! read more

The Nook - Classic Benedict, Nutella Pancakes, Banana Foster, espresso martini - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went for breakfast. Pancakes were very good, definitely recommend. Service was good and friendly. Plenty of coffee options. read more

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10s all across the board the service is very good and the food is better you can tell they care about their customers and their craft. Nice fully pancakes you'll love read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Went around 11am on Sunday. The wait was around 30-40 minutes. The staff were very nice and provided good recommendations. The restaurant is nicely decorated. The food was tasty! read more

The Nook - Mixed berries pancakes, regular sausage and an iced vanilla latte - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place wasn't really for me, but my guests absolutely loved it. I ordered the chicken and waffles with potatoes, and while the chicken was well-cooked, it seemed to be marinated in some kind of pickle juice. Don't get me wrong, I love pickles, but I wasn't a fan of my chicken tasting like one. On the other hand, my guests really enjoyed their chicken and waffles. The service was excellent, with no complaints there. If I come back, I'd definitely try something else. One of my guests ordered pancakes but didn't care for them,they were too thick and lacked flavor. That said, the cozy, vintage ambiance made for a nice atmosphere. While the food wasn't quite my style, I can see why others enjoy it! read more

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We came here for brunch a few Sundays ago. They do not accept reservations, but they have a waitlist and will let you know via text message where you are in line and estimated wait. We got here a little after 2pm. It was intended, I thought maybe by then it would not be too busy. I. Was. Wrong. The gal who checked us in told us we have 4 people in front of you and we close at 3pm. It was packed and very loud, more on that later. We accepted the challenge and got on the wait list. To kill time, we strolled the streets of Lawrenceville in the rain. When we got back to the restaurant we were quickly seated and given two water glasses and no water. We looked at the menu while we waited so I knew what I was ordering. The server came to our table quickly and I ordered an espresso martini and the VEGETARIAN CHORIZO CUBANO, no cheese. It came with fries or a side salad, I opted for the salad with their house made champagne vinaigrette. My drink was delivered very quickly, it was decent. The noise in this place was so loud you would have thought you were at a bar watching the Steelers win a super bowl. I mean so loud, I could not hear my husband or anything else for that matter. Apparently, it was one of the employees last day of service so they were celebrating like they won the lotto. IDK maybe they did. But for such a small place it was way too loud. Our food came out almost as quickly as my drink, but we had no water and no silverware. I asked (more like yelled) when a server passed to ask for water and silverware. Silverware came but no water. We saw the one server give another server a carafe and that server gave it to another table. So, I waited a little bit longer to see the server again and asked again for water, he apologized, and we finally got water. So, the standouts the dressing was delicious. I immediately wanted to buy it. Very good, highly recommended. The sandwich was ok. The bread was soft and the I liked the addition of the mushrooms, but I am pretty sure the chorizo was just the morning star brands with mushrooms added. I appreciate there being vegan/vegetarian options, but I would have really liked something a little more homemade. Could have used scrambled tofu with a spicy red pepper sauce or soy crumbles and made their own sauce. If that wasn't Morning Star, I would be shocked. Overall, a nice place, I would come back especially with a little less rowdiness and maybe get a salad with the delicious dressing. read more

The Nook - Espresso martini - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fantastic! To have such an interesting space packed with such charm and warmth that also produces such wonderful faire is a rarity. The decor is playful, yet not too kitschy. The customer base is an eclectic mix of locals. The food and menu selection are top-notch without being over the top. I came in as a solo diner for early lunch on a Thursday. The place was hopping, the staff was friendly and eager to clear a table just for me. From my coffee order with their barista to my delicious meal that I ordered from my server - everything was A+. I engaged in conversation with a few local college students at the table next to me. The busing staff checked on me too. Super friendly. Everything was reasonably priced and I left very satisfied. The Waffle Benedict was amazing. I'm eager to go back and try them out again read more

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Sensationally bad. Where do I start? We went to The Nook this morning for breakfast on a trip to the Strip. I ordered the Mezza Magic Omelette. I'm not quite sure where the magic part was, it must've been the time travel they used to travel back in time to cook the omelette on the Exxon Valdez oil slick. (Picture provided) - The home fries were cold and hard. They must've fried them the day prior. My wife had the Classic Eggs Benedict, the hollandaise was broken, the Canadian bacon was thin, it looked like sliced deli ham. Again, her home fries? Believe it or not, cold. We also shared the Short Stack of Pancakes. They were these dense, dry, 3/4" thick chewy disc. Exceptionally disappointing. I rarely dislike a restaurant that I don't even find a single redeemable aspect about it, but I think this is it. This restaurant is hyped up, lots of people speak highly of it, but the reality is, if it's "so amazing" it needs to deliver everyday. Furthermore, when people come in and sit at a table to wait for food that they order for take-out, please wipe the tables off that they feel the need to put their arms and hands all over. read more

The Nook - Mezza Magic Omelette(oil slick) - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Came here on a Wednesday around 12 pm and my party of two was seated immediately! There was no parking lot either, so we street parked right in front of the restaurant. Our server was so kind and attentive, we ordered fast and received our food fast. The waffle was delicious and sweet with a lot of fruit and the omelette was cooked well with a side salad and toast. the restaurant had a lot of decorations and artwork, always something new to look at :) read more

The Nook - Four Season Waffle and omelette - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very nice spot with a quirky vibe in the heart of Lawrenceville. The food is quite good. The spot itself is somewhat crowded. Definitely fills up quickly and the tables are close together but you can still have a good conversation. 10 minute wait when we came. I got to try the breakfast sandwich with fries and lemonade. My friend had a burger and said it was good. The lemonade was great. Pretty refreshing and came in a solid portion but was a bit on the expensive side. They also serve the real sugar coca cola which is cool. The breakfast sandwich was awesome. It had a hint of sweetness from something like honey. Bacon was tasty too. The eggs I asked to be scrambled instead of fried, and they did that perfectly. Even bread was pretty solid. Well seasoned fries, good portion. Would definitely recommend. All in all, I think it's a great spot that is popular for a reason. Atmosphere is crowded and it seems like the employees are a bit discombobulated sometimes, but the food is great. read more

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This place would be the best spot in Lawrenceville if they offered vegan egg- square cafe in east liberty is the best breakfast spot in Pittsburgh and this spot would be a contender if it catered to vegans more read more

Food was good. Average expensive price for the area. Service was friendly. Limited side street parking. Didn't really like how close the tables were. Could hear convos from across the restaurant read more

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Great food, service and amazing brunch cocktails. I had the meat lovers omelet and it was delicious. Look forward to going back to try different menu items. Took my family for brunch and it was a great first experience. We all loved the food. They have on street parking and the restaurant isnt huge so plan accordingly. We went on a Tuesday and everything went smoothly. read more

We had a wonderful breakfast today. I had the plant based chorizo Benedict that was one of the best I ever had. We also indulged in espresso martinis. Service was phenomenal. Will definitely be back! read more

The nook is one of my family's go-to places to go for breakfast when they visit. I do suggest getting there right when they open as they usually have all tables filled by 9:45, especially on weekends. But the service is efficient and I've always been well taken care of here! I love their rapsody pancakes! Such a unique combination of flavors. The decor is great, gives a bright sunshiney vibe. read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My favorite brunch spot in PGH! Obsessed with their Waffle Benedict - their waffles are so delicious and the fries also hit the spot every time! read more

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Adorable little spot with good food and friendly service. We went for brunch and enjoyed mimosas and bloody Marys. My omelette was delish and my husband got the burger and loved it. Can't wait to go back soon. read more

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Small coffee bar located in the main dining room, adds a nice touch as you enjoy your meal. The decor a made up off a variety off items and art. The nook is a great place to enjoy a meal with family and friends. read more

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The wait was long on a Sunday but worth it. We sat outside while we waited for our names to be called. The place isn't large but it definitely holds a lot of people so folks can enjoy a delicious meal. I went with my friends for Sunday brunch and we each got something different. I got the berry pancakes and sausage which was delicious. I didn't add syrup to my pancakes because it was delightful without it. My friends also enjoyed their meals as we each got something different. We had mimosas and sangrias which was good. I would definitely recommend this spot for a brunch date with your friends or partner. I will be visiting again and trying something else. read more

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Fun atmosphere and a great menu! A longer wait, around 45-60 minutes but on a Sunday the Steelers played. The staff were nice and responsive. The food and drinks were good and everything was reasonably priced! read more

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We got there around 9:40 and were quickly seated. Even in the cold they have a tent set up with heaters that kept us warm enough. Service was quick and food was really good. We got breakfast sandwiches, French toast, and an omelette. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food, we will be back! read more

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Yummy! This place always hits the spot. The eggs Benedict are loaded and the eggs are perfectly cooked. Our server was great and the ambience is very cute inside. It is a little cramped and if you go on a weekend, expect a wait, but overall a great spot for a yummy brunch. The iced mocha is fantastic!! read more

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Love the Ambiance of this diner. Food never disappoints. This is my 3rd time here. I try to choose something different each time I come. We opted for items that were classics. Can never go wrong with a classic breakfast. Service is also pretty quick. The staff were great! Will be back again! read more

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The Nook is a cute little breakfast spot right in the heart of Lawrenceville. They are best known for their variations on a classic eggs benedict - my favorites are the florentine & the mexican. On nice days, the outdoor back patio is the best place to sit (the inside can feel a little crowded). The Nook also has a good drink menu, featuring creative mimosas & a full coffee counter. The only downside is that there is often a long wait if you arrive later in the morning (even at 10:00 there was a 30 minute wait for a table!), so either get there early or prepare for a wait. Once seated, however, service is pretty quick! I would recommend this spot for a casual breakfast. Food: B+ Drinks: B+ Service: B Ambiance: B- read more

The Nook - Mexican Style Egg Benedict - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania