Best Breakfast Restaurants in Pittsburgh, PA
Looking for breakfast Restaurants in Pittsburgh? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Diners and cafés for pancakes, omelets, scrapple and coffee. Popular spots fill up fast on weekends.
This guide lists 10 breakfast Restaurants in and around Pittsburgh, spread across 7 ZIP codes. 8 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 9 link to their own website, 4 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Breakfast Restaurants in Pittsburgh
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 The Speckled Egg - South Side
- Address 428 South 27th Street, PA 15203
- Phone (412) 206-7793
- Website southside.thespeckledeggpgh.com
Opening hours
| Wed | 8 AM-7 PM |
|---|---|
| Thu | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-7 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-3 PM |
| Sun | 8 AM-3 PM |
2 Cherries Diner
- Address 115 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 281-8182
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-2 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-2 PM |
| Wed | 8 AM-2 PM |
| Thu | 8 AM-2 PM |
| Fri | 8 AM-2 PM |
| Sat | 8 AM-2 PM |
3 Pamela's Diner
- Address 60 21st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Phone (412) 281-6366
- Website order.toasttab.com
4 The Eatery at Towers
- Address 3990 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- Website dineoncampus.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 7 AM-12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 7 AM-12 AM |
| Wed | 7 AM-12 AM |
| Thu | 7 AM-12 AM |
| Fri | 7 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 9 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 9 AM-12 AM |
5 Happenstance Cafe
- Address 3832 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Phone (412) 301-2900
- Website happenstancecafe.com
6 The Nook
- Address 3811 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Phone (412) 505-5685
- Website nookpgh.com
7 Geppetto Cafe
- Address 4121 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
- Phone (412) 709-6399
- Website geppettocafe.com
8 Ritter's Diner
- Address 5221 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
- Phone (412) 682-4852
- Website rittersdinerpittsburgh.com
9 IHOP
- Address 4656 Browns Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
- Website ihop.com
Opening hours
| Mon | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tue | Open 24 hours |
| Wed | Open 24 hours |
| Thu | Open 24 hours |
| Fri | Open 24 hours |
| Sat | Open 24 hours |
| Sun | Open 24 hours |
10 The Speckled Egg
- Address 501 Grant Street, PA 15219
- Phone (412) 251-5248
- Website downtown.thespeckledeggpgh.com
How to choose breakfast Restaurants in Pittsburgh
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in Pittsburgh and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for Pittsburgh
Allegheny County's Health Department licenses plumbers throughout the county and inspects restaurants, and the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections handles building permits and contractor licensing inside city limits.
Because of the rivers and hills, a business that looks close on a map can be a long drive away. Check which side of the river it's on and whether a bridge or tunnel stands in the way, especially at rush hour.
Pittsburgh is in Allegheny County, and local phone numbers use the 412 and 878 area codes. Popular areas include Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, North Shore.
Frequently asked questions
Which breakfast Restaurants in Pittsburgh are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: The Speckled Egg - South Side, Cherries Diner, The Eatery at Towers, IHOP. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of Pittsburgh do these breakfast Restaurants cover?
The breakfast Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 15201, 15203, 15213, 15217, 15219, 15222, 15224. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many Pittsburgh restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in Pittsburgh?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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Information is collected from public sources and may change. Please confirm hours, prices and availability directly with each business. Business owner? Ask us to update your listing.