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    Thyme Machine

    4.9 (57 reviews)

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    Cali Cam
    Karen H.

    When you go down Liberty Ave in Bloomfield, you'll see a super long line queued up outside @thymemachinepgh when they're open until they sell out. Naturally I had to go see what all the fuss was about! I was anticipating a long wait in line but luckily it went pretty quickly. Their small menu consisted of six breakfast sandwiches, a few drink options, and donuts that were sadly sold out by the time I got there. I got the Cali Cam breakfast sandwich with bacon, griddled onion, cheddar, green goddess avocado, cherry pepper mayo, and a fried egg on top of a poppy seed bun ($10) along with an earl grey iced tea ($2.50). They have a couple of outdoor tables with seating and we managed to snag one so we could sit down and eat there. That sandwich was 100% worth the wait - it had amazing flavors that all went well together and it really hit the spot. They sold out about an hour or so before closing time so go early!

    Tiffany T.

    I was able to snag a couple of their sandwiches before they closed for the winter and it was definitely worth the 20 min wait in line and 20 min wait for food with the wind and rain coming down. The mushroom avocado was so good, it beat their meat option I would say. The vegetarians have a great option here. I can't wait to come back when they open back up!

    Roasted Mushroom
    Ellen K.

    After picking up some hot beverages at nearby Yinz Coffee to keep ourselves warm while waiting in line, we joined the line by 10:15 on a cool but sunny Sunday mid-October. By the time it was our turn to order, they were already out of one kind of sandwich. Their seasonal donut was a maple pecan and also had a lemon flavor and cinnamon flavored donut holes. I selected the Roasted Mushroom sandwich and the texture of the whole sandwich was perfect. For me, it was the light toasted poppyseed Kaiser roll that makes these breakfast sandwiches melt in your mouth delicious (vs say a bagel, biscuit, or toast). I am definitely willing to wait in line again for one of these breakfast sandwiches if in the Bloomfield neighborhood again.

    Bacon egg and cheese
    Leah L.

    Be prepared to stand in line for upwards of an hour. We waited for probably an hour and fifteen minutes, but when I tell you it was WORTH IT, I do mean just that. The service was efficient and the staff was kind. The food, man ... this was the literal best breakfast sandwich I've ever had in my life!!! The bacon was high quality, the cheese perfectly melted, the roll perfectly fluffy and the eggs are fried fresh. We tried one of everything on the menu. Highly recommend, don't let the line discourage you.

    Bacon egg and cheese  Roasted mushroom
    Shiloh S.

    Waited in line for almost an hour and a half in the hot sun for these sandwiches but genuinely they were so so good I didn't even mind. We got the bacon egg and cheese and the roasted mushroom sandwich, an iced coffee, and 5 donut holes. The bacon egg and cheese is the one I'd go back for. It's savory it's sweet it's salty.. she really has it all. Soft warm roll, thick flavorful bacon, perfectly cooked egg with a jammy yolk, sweet caramelized onions, and the ketchup is the perfect sauce to round it out. The roasted mushroom was very good as well, but the BEC honestly stole the show. The donut holes were very chewy and delicious with a really nice addition of some salt in with the sugar. The sign said they were coconut lime but I'm pretty sure they were just sugared donut holes? Maybe? Either way I was happy to munch on them while we waited for our sammies. Iced coffee was also very good! I want to also comment on the folks working. It was genuinely a terribly hot day and they were all vibing hard and being so friendly and funny. I'm not a breakfast sandwich head by any means but maybe thyme machine converted me? There's not many foods I'd wait an hour for but I would gladly do it again here.

    BEC
    Julia B.

    I had heard great things about this pop up breakfast food truck style spot in Bloomfield from several people, and Thyme Machine did not disappoint! It's worth waiting in the inevitable line that they queue up due to their popularity, and the line moves pretty quickly. The breakfast sandwiches were SO good and super filling. The buns are toasted to order, and the eggs were perfectly cooked with melted cheese (provolone for me, American for Ben). I opted to try the mortadella sandwich which came with crispy mortadella, cherry pepper mayo for a little spice, and marinated peppers for some veg. Ben tried the classic BEC, and the spicy ketchup sauce served with it was delicious! In the future, I definitely want to get there earlier to try their broccolini breakfast sandwich (they ran out of broccolini that they source from a local farmer by the time we got there). To drink, I got the blueberry ginger lemonade - so good! Ben got the earl gray iced tea lemonade which was also refreshing. I'm already looking forward to this weekend so we can go back! I have a feeling we're going to be regulars. Food: A Drinks: A- Service: A- Ambiance: A-

    Egg and Cheese.
    Abena O.

    I am so glad that I lucked up and found this place. Be far one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have had. This is a well thought out simple and delicious menu. I had the egg and cheese because I don't eat pork and I am trying to find a way back before I leave town. Everything on it worked together. The service was super friendly. They opened at 8 and there was already a line forming. Do not come to Pittsburgh and miss this place. You will regret it.

    Bacon egg and cheese YUMMMMMM
    Alicia O.

    I am not from Pittsburgh so I didn't realize their breakfast stand is OUTSIDE. I walked right past this morning looking for a brick and mortar. So when you pull up, they are under the tent outside by the sidewalk. On to the food- DOPE! It hit the savory spot i love to quench in the morning. Please do yourself a favor and exit out the Einstein Bagel parking lot bc those sandwiches are NOT it. Drive down a few more blocks to this place. My bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich was perfect. The only thing I would change is to make it bigger bc whewwww its so good! I wanted like 3 more bites. I also couldn't tell if there were drinks. Maybe a pre-made fruity something would be nice to add to the menu? I actually didn't even check so I could be wrong. Lastly, I'll be back next week for, yes, another breakfast sandwich and this time I'll try the donuts too. Well done, friends!

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    Eryn P.

    I want to write a love story about the thyme machine. I've been here once because Bloomfield is not my stomping ground, but I feel like the short jaunt up the hill would be worth it on the weekend. Everything I got was incredible. I don't even remember what It was, I just kept saying *mouth full* omy gawd. Can't wait till they get their little place up and running and can get out of their little food cart, however, the food cart vibe is so fun. So rare to see here in Pittsburgh. Go. Get all the sandwiches. And a donut. Thank me later. Happy Eating!

    Broccolini, egg and cheese sandwich
    Yiying X.

    After the farewell of BitterEnds, Thyme Machine has taken over the location and keeps the party going in Bloomfield - they have the best breakfast sandwiches!! I got the broccolini/egg/cheese sandwich the bun is grilled with their cherry pepper mayo, plus griddled onion and, beyond delicious!! Definitely going back to try the other ones, highly recommend it to you all

    Waiting in line
    Roxy M.

    It took 30 minutes from getting in line to getting my food. The cashier smiled at all the customers and was friendly. There are 4 employees and they work hard! I got the bacon egg and cheese sandwich. It was awesome. The bacon was thick cut and it was full of it. I also tried their mixed berry ginger lemonade. It was great. We also had donut holes. They were ok. The workers were friendly and it was worth the wait! We are visiting in town and nothing is far from where we are in Oakland. Everything is 15 min max away.

    The line is worth the wait
    Maureen R.

    My husband and I stopped here because we saw a long line and were intrigued. We waited probably about 30-40 minutes and it was well worth the wait. It was one of the best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. Unfortunately we devoured them before getting any photos. They packed a punch with flavor and the poppyseed bun was just outstanding. There are some tables setup outside to sit and eat, or you can take it to go. They pass out all sandwiches in a paper bag so it makes it easy. We can't wait to go back here and I promise to get photos this time!

    Mushroom breakfast sandwich
    Amanda B.

    Really cool spot - I wish Pittsburgh had more breakfast pop ups! We went on a Saturday morning and luckily the line wasn't too crazy, plus they move through it pretty efficiently. We got two sandwiches (mushroom and mortadella) as well as donuts and a very refreshing ginger lemonade. The staff are super personable and overall we enjoyed our experience! The sandwiches were both good though the mushroom was definitely our favorite (the green goddess sauce is such a good idea), and the donuts were definitely enjoyed as well!

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    It was the perfect ending to our weekend at Pittsburgh. The best breakfast sandwich I have ever had in my life and those donuts oh my God.

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    Not a bad score on a Sunday morning!
    Not a bad score on a Sunday morning!
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    A variety of a dozen donuts and donut holes
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    Peace, Love and Little Donuts is a Pittsburgh icon of doughnuts and always is a joy to stop by and…read moretry a fun new topping! Starting in 2008, PLLD has taken Pittsburgh by storm with franchises popping up all over the area but the true start is right here in the Strip District... well two doors down, but who would fault them for moving into the corner spot when it became available. As humble of beginnings, the owner bought a donut machine from a friend's garage that didn't seem to work quite right. Finally working, all that could seem to be produced were this little donuts. Fast forward six months to the owner realizing he installed one component backwards... but the craze of little donuts had already been born! The shop is funkadelic! With the constant parade of fresh mini donuts being fried and topped right in front of you - you can be assured that yours will be hot and fresh. The toppings are always changing and they have display donuts right in front of you so you can eye up which you want to devour! Plus with mini donuts, you can grab quite a variety and tell yourself that 4 or 5 of these would equal the calories of a normal donut... right?! The employees greet you with a fresh cinnamon sugar donut to sample - a tradition that started last June on National Donut Day and they just never seemed to stop! For our Strip District Food Tour, we each got a little donut. We chose the Elvis, Dirt, Chocolate Chip Pancake, and Tres Leches. What a glorious little bite! Perfect combos of sweet and salty - that are almost as pretty to look at as they are to devour!

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    Great local bakery! They open early at 7am and popular in the community, so they sell out ealier on…read moreweekends. We arrived at 10am and they still had around 7 flavor options left. They all looked great and freshly made, so we ordered half a dozen. The cinnamon swirls stick was my favorite! It was extremely flavorful, natural sweetness tasting, and fluffy. The cake donut with sprinkles was also delicious with great flavor and a smooth vanilla frosting. Even the plain glazed donuts were great! Service was friendly and welcoming, even gave us a bonus glazed donut. The half dozen came to $10, which is an awesome deal too! Overall, a great experience and will be coming back again.

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    Birthday donuts!!
    Assorted Donuts
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