I have been to Café Moulin in Shadyside several times on previous trips to Pittsburgh. In truth, it's such a favorite of mine that I headed there straight from the airport on my most recent visit. The cool vibe restaurant is tucked away up a short flight of stairs on Filbert Street. It gives the place a cozy, hideaway feel with brick walls and murals. It's pretty popular, so you might have to wait a few minutes for a table, but it moves pretty quick. The menu focuses heavily on crepes and French toast, and they do both very well. I went for a savory crepe that was loaded with eggs and topped with a rich sauce and diced vegetables. It came with a side of fresh fruit which was a nice touch. We also ordered a sweet crepe to share. It was beautifully presented with chocolate drizzle, berry sauce, and a massive pile of whipped cream. The coffee is solid too. Verdict: This is a consistent and reliable brunch spot. It was the perfect way to kick off my trip. I will definitely be back next time I am in town. read more

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I love cafe Moulin! It is my go to breakfast spot in Pittsburgh. This was my 3rd visit in about a year and half and the food did not disappoint. The crepes and side salad are awesome. But the star of the show for me is the Shakshouka. I have gotten it the last 2 times I went. You also have to try their Dirty Chai. My only critique is the hostess at the front. She appeared overwhelmed by her role and was not warm. We were actually told by the waiters that "she is serious about her list". Which would be great if she managed it effectively. When I brought concerns that we had been pushed down the list 3 times for other parties. She responded "well, how do you know that" to which I responded "we watched you take their names down after ours and sit them before us". Her response was to shoo me off and tell me to go find a table myself; to which I did. But what a poor way to manage your stress, responsibility, and consumers. On the bright side my waiter/waitress was awesome per usual. read more

Cafe Moulin - Left: Shakshouka Right: Vegan crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Café Moulin is a small little café in Shadyside that provides very fast service and a quick In-N-Out dining experience. If you're looking for a quick crêpe & coffee, this is definitely a great spot to come. If you're looking for a chill experience where you would like to spend some time out and about getting breakfast, this probably isn't your spot. I've tried both their savory and sweet crêpes and have enjoyed both. read more

Portions were large. Got the Alaska and the Super Belgium. The Alaska left alot to be desired, salmon was weird and heavy on the cream cheese, lacked flavor and depth however the super Belgium was amazing. Brunch is obviously a very busy time to go but the staff did their best. If you want a quiet place to it, this is not it. Very loud and chaotic with all the people. Still enjoyable and clean! I liked the vibe! read more

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So overrated honestly. We went here for breakfast on a Thursday and I was excited to try this place because people tell me great things about it. Was not impressed with the French toast at all. We got a savory crepe and it was just fine. Everything was bland. Good coffee though. Service was not attentive for refills and the price was a big steep for what it really is. read more

Cafe Moulin - Classic French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

the bristol crepe and barcelona french toast combo is divine, gluttonous, and a most order combo. the avocado and cheese in the crepe make for a crazy good texture and the cheese and berry compote in the barcelona french toast make for an excellent savory sweet combo. great brunch spot read more

Cafe Moulin - Bristol & Barcelona French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food that we ordered was very good so we have no complaints at all. The gentleman that sat us and took the order on the other hand must have been having a bad day, but the young ladies that delivered our food and that we dealt with at the end of the meal were very pleasant read more

My vegan husband loved it. Im curious to see how busy it is on a weekend but we went after dropping the kids off at school and it was perfect. No wait. Our server was great. This is a small thing that felt out of place but not necessarily bad: the mugs were just regular mugs like you have at home. Im looking forward to a spanikopita crepe next time. read more

Cafe Moulin - The painted wall. Tres French. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped by for a late weekend lunch -- they were really busy, even around 1:30 or 2, but fortunately our group of 5 only had to wait around 15 minutes to get seated. The place is pretty spacious with a decent amount of seating, but is apparently quite popular so I hear there's always a queue at peak times. Everything we ordered was so delicious. The french toast was fluffy and sweet without being too heavy. The crepes we got (Bristol, super belgium, Ottawa egg platter) were both super yummy. Turkey meat in the Bristol crepe was juicy and so flavourful, and the brie in the Ottawa one was just such a wonderful complement to the eggy omelette. All the fruits (blueberries, strawberries, bananas), either on the crepes or in the side order, were so fresh. Service was a bit slow (understandable due to how busy it was) but otherwise friendly and helpful. Price point was great for everything we ordered. I'd love to come back in the future :) read more

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Came here on a Saturday for lunch around noon. For a table for two, we waited about 30 minutes. You have to be present in the restaurant so they can call your name when the table is ready even though it is very cramped around the door. We ordered some crepes and they were delicious! So flavorful and savory with large portions. The Dubai chocolate was very exciting, pistachio on the inside with chocolate on the outside. The service was a bit disappointing, our server never came around besides to take our order and give the bill. Other than that, we had to track down employees to fill up our water. There is street parking near the restaurant and a paid parking lot in the back. read more

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Such a delightful first experience at this little gold mine of flavors! My mother and I just inhaled the brioche French toast, with real decadent whipped cream. Perfectly cooked with cinnamon and butter and golden brown. The bacon was crispy with a pleasant crunch. I was so hungry I forgot to take a photo! Mr Neil was a wonderful gentleman and a total sweetheart for checking on us. Wonderful and bravo!! read more

Service was really quick even with how busy they were. Food came out fast and service was very flexible with us given the size of our party. Ambiance was a bit loud inside but it makes sense for how crowded it was. Food felt fresh and was worth the wait read more

Cafe Moulin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

After waiting for about an hour we were able to sit and eat. We had our toddler with us and they were b Very accommodating! The space is small and was a little hard to walk between tables especially with how busy there were. The inside is cute and the decor is fun. Bathroom do having changing table. We ordered the yogurt parfait, avocado toast, and the chicken shawarma. read more

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Everything about this place was very good! The inside was lovely decorated, with nice outside lighting. The service was speedy and everyone was really nice. The food was yummy! I've never had a crepe quite like this. My white mocha was also very tasty. read more

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Very nice spot for breakfast or brunch. Everything seems to be super fresh and the food is just classy in a way. Good mix of sweet and savory options. I got to try their Barcelona French toast. This is one example of their great balance between sweet and savory. It has the sweetness from the berries and sweet preserve like sauce, but savory flavor from the cheese. To me, it seemed like it skewed toward having too much cheese. The interior cheese tasted a lot like butter, very fatty and soft. I'm not the biggest fan of butter so it wasn't my favorite, but it was obviously well made and the portion was pretty decent. All in all, I do recommend this spot, as the menu is quite diverse and the food is obviously high quality. read more

Cafe Moulin - Inside Barcelona French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Cafe Moulin is without a doubt my absolute breakfast/brunch/lunch place in the area. The food is excellent (their avocado toast w/ eggs is so good I practically lick the plate when I'm done) and the atmosphere immaculate (bright and friendly without being kitschy), but the real standout is the staff. I've been a regular there since I moved in nearby, and from the start it was obvious that the people who work there sincerely care about making the experience nice. I've always been greeted with a smile, even during hectic weekend hours when the whole place is packed with a line out the door-- and even on the most full-house days, I've never been made to feel rushed. More than that, I always get the same thing there (I'm just a creature of habit-- every bite I've ever stolen from a friend's plate has also been delectable). The staff have picked up on this and will offer to get me "my usual" when I visit; it makes me feel valued and noticed, and they'll often use the time I would've spent ordering making conversation, asking about my day or the book I'm reading. I've never been to a place with such genuinely friendly staff, and I feel so lucky to live so close! Summed up: I never leave Cafe Moulin without a full stomach and a smile. read more

Brunch Review! Overall (Solid 4/5): Cafe Moulin is known for their Crepes and it shows. The Crepe quality is definitely pretty good even compared to the ones in NYC, however, the filling and the flavors inside have some work. The inside really feels like a mix of a cafe and a diner, it is quaint and not bad for a quick bite to eat. It gets busy but not too bad as they have a decent amount of seats inside. If you need a quick bite or craving crepes, they have a wide array of sweet and savory! Food (4/5): I highly recommend the Sofia over the Bristol. It was balanced and you can taste a wide array of flavors! Definitely a solid savory crepe. Bristol was okay, if you LOVE turkey then it's great but it felt like it was missing something. Service (3.5/5): It isn't a restaurant, so I'm not rating it too harshly. They operate similarly to a diner. They were fast and courteous. It was not bad. read more

Cafe Moulin - Bristol - turkey, dutch gouda cheese, avocado, béchamel, side salad | +add spinach $2, tomato $2 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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If you have a sweet tooth and don't mind the calories, then Cafe Moulin's sweet crepes are for you! I could get any crepe flavor made with the vegan batter. Not as big of a fan of the Tivoli Savory Crepe. Perhaps because the vegan crepe isn't covered with toppings like in the sweet crepe which kind of masks the vegan crepe flavor/texture. As shown, I've come multiple times and satisfied that sweet tooth. I think my favorite was the Super Belgium because of that cookie spread! Impressed by the service as they're always prompt! Lovely inside and ambiance. Also it's located in a prime area in Shadyside, so you can have a brunch there while you browse and shop around Walnut St. read more

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Ambiance: (5/5) great seating and it is spacious. Price: (4/5) prices are average for the area. Food: (4/5) I got avocado toast with lox on the side and it was really good. It had a good sauce. The egg was overcooked unfortunately, but it was still good. I tried the cheesecake crepe and it is exactly what it sounds like (very sweet). I enjoyed the two bites I had from someone else's plate. Coffee was also good. It wasn't too sweet. Service: (4/5) good service but I wish they came around once to ask how everything was. We wanted to get more water and also order more but ended up not wanting to wait. read more

Cafe Moulin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Always delicious and always busy! I've never had to wait too long to be seated which is nice, but I think when it is a huge breakfast rush, the servers can forget to check in with tables. But everyone is always kind and accommodating, and the fresh squeezed orange juice is my favorite around! read more

Cafe Moulin - Nutella Crepe, Dubai Chocolate Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This place is such a vibey brunch spot! This is my second time going and the crepes never fail to keep me satisfied. The serving sizes are just the right amount and it's amazing that everything is fresh! read more

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Absolutely love this place!!! Everything is so fresh and light I never leave here feeling bloated because it's actually real fresh food. The prices are pretty reasonable for the quality and they have amazing coffee as well! Love all of their lox items: the Alaska crepe and lox toast are my favorites. Tivoli crepe is another good one! Definitely a shadyside favorite for breakfast/lunch! read more

Cafe Moulin - Alaska - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Expected and excited to receive super fluffy scrambled eggs as shown in the photo for the Eggie Veggie Toast, but instead they just slap a lazy omelette on top of the toast. read more

Cafe Moulin - What I received. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The food was decent, but Yelpers may not appreciate that the 10% discount that pops up when you check in, as it did today when we stopped in, will not be honored. If they can't be bothered to honor something that was surely approved by the business, then they don't need my money. read more

Cafe Moulin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Friendly staff, amazing service and the food is delicious!! My family's favorite go to weekend brunch place. We love cafe moulin!!

Came here on two separate occasions as a traveler and enjoyed the savory crepes both times. I especially enjoyed the Alaskan crepe, with smoked salmon on top. I got fruit on the side the first time and the greens the second time. The shady side area is so lucky to have a spot like this. Service is quick and welcoming and the spot itself is charming with close proximity to other shops. read more

Cafe Moulin - Omelet Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Needed to be in the Shadyside area, so my husband & I stopped in for bfast. It was good! Nice atmosphere inside. It wasn't busy at all on a Thursday around 10am. We opted for inside seating, given the heat - but there 4 tables mostly under umbrellas outside. They are next to the street, but it's not a busy road at all. Their big thing is crepes, but there are quite a few other options. I chose one of their "toasts," which includes 2 pieces of smashed focaccia with varying toppings. I got the "House toast," which had 2 tasty, circular cuts of Turkish sausage (nicely spiced), a large-ish portion omelette-ish scrambled eggs, with mozzarella and harissa. It wasn't that spicy at all, but the flavors went well together. My husband got a Nutella crepe and added fresh strawberries. It was good - not a lot to it, but it was tasty. We'd already had our coffee at home, so I didn't try anything like that - but their peach iced tea was good. Nothing blew our socks off, but it was certainly a solid breakfast experience and reasonably priced! We'll be back. read more

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I've actually never had an actual crepe before, so when I heard really good things about the crepes from this cute little cafe in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, I decided to come check it out for myself. I came here on a Sunday around 11AM for brunch. The wait time was over 30 minutes, but it was definitely worth the wait. Here's what I tried: Super Belgium (a sweet crepe): * Filled with belgium cookie spread & dark chocolate; topped with strawberries & bananas; and comes with a side of cream * The belgium cookie spread tasted like biscoff cookies but in liquid form -- it was sooo smooth and yummy * The cookie spread and dark chocolate was warm & smooth and paired so well with crepe and fruit -- it melted in my mouth so well and was so satisfying * Crepes were thin & had such a nice, soft texture * A bit too sweet and filling to finish the whole thing alone, so I recommend sharing with someone else! Alaska (a savory crepe): * Filled with spinach, pesto, & herbed cream; topped with smoked salmon; comes with a side of salad and I added avocado on the side for an additional $3 * The combination of everything together was so flavorful and yummy & the avocado just topped everything off...A literal chef's kiss, I don't even know how to explain in words, you just have to try it for yourself * If I had to choose...I'd say I liked this crepe more than the Super Belgium, because I prefer savory items Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: * OMG this was the best orange juice I've ever tasted. YOU MUST TRY IT. I'm literally drooling dreaming of drinking that OJ right now * Not sure how they managed to get oranges that were that sweet, but it was amazing * I only like orange juice that's freshly squeezed because I don't like the added sugars and bitter artificial taste in the non-freshly squeezed OJs, so I was so happy to find out they have a juicer here I am definitely coming back to try all the other variety of crepes they have! read more

Cafe Moulin - Super Belgium (bottom), Alaska (top), Orange Juice (fresh squeezed) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

As gorgeous as this picture is, the food was so subpar. I had high expectations for this place after hearing their crêpes are great, but it was so average. I wouldn't say bad which is why I'm giving it three stars but i definitely would not go out of my way to recommend this place to anyone. The sweet crêpe was definitely the best but I feel like literally any place that makes crêpes can do that because it's literally just Nutella and fresh fruit. I got the novi omelette crêpe which has "100% beef" in it, and it tasted like a hamburger patty chopped up. The sauce on top of it was good though. I wouldn't go again. read more

Cafe Moulin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Delicious and a fun little place. Waits can be a bit on a weekend morning, plan accordingly

Wait time can be long during peak hours, nice ambiance, good food and drink options, enjoyed the decor read more

Cafe Moulin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Food was great! Their alaska crepe was really good! My friends all liked their dishes. Service was ok, the place is small so might be inconvenient for big groups. We had a group of 7 and we had to break into two separate tables. Make sure you book a reservation beforehand to avoid inconveniences. Food was delicious though. read more

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Awesome crepes. Not super attentive server. But the food spoke for itself. Definitely go back again read more

I had the most fantastic smoked salmon crepe from this location! You absolutely need to get a reservation if possible - we waited almost 1.5 hours on a Saturday morning for a table. Cute cafe and great variety of sweet and savory crepes read more

I like this place a lot for brunch! There's a decent amount of vegetarian/vegan options and the build your own crepe option expands those possibilities as well! I come here often for brunch! read more

Cafe Moulin - Tivoli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been here a total of four times. It's in a great location and is a cute place. I have kept coming back even though I've never been very satisfied. First, by the name and crepes on the menu, you would expect a French food dining experience. The only items on the menu that reflect that are crepes and Nutella, there are no pastries or breads. The omelets are not traditionally lovely, delicate, dreamy things but laden with heavy meats, oily veg, and dense brie....no Chevre. The portions are huge to the point of burdensome, athlete in training size. The salmon crepes came with the top of the crepe COMPLETELY covered in slices of cold-smoked salmon. Generous, but zero subtlety, far too heavy for a delicate crepe. Then there is the service...when I've visited, EACH TIME, it was surly. I won't go back. I'm done. read more

Lived too close to this place so I've been here more times than I can count. It was definitely one of the go-to brunch spot in Shadyside for college students in Pittsburgh, which is justified because the food is consistent and it's overall a solid option for brunch! It's a cute small cafe with pretty small tables -- wouldn't recommend this place for bigger groups (especially because of the wait). They have a ton of savory and sweet options -- crepes, but also toasts, shakshuka, and french toasts. I've probably tried a majority of their menu and haven't found anything I dislike. The flavors and ingredients they use are really familiar and simple -- you won't really find anything surprising or groundbreaking here, but they do it well. My favorites on the menu are the shakshuka, the eggie veggie toast, and the bristol crepe. Portions are pretty large and it's really filling! I always walk out in a minor food coma. The sweet crepes & french toasts are REALLY sweet, if you're into dessert for breakfast. Pictured is the super belgium crepe, with cookie butter, dark chocolate, bananas, strawberries, and whipped cream. So decadent and rich. Since this place is so popular, there's almost always a crazy long wait. You put your name down at the front and wait for your name to get called. Once you're inside, service is quick and efficient. All the workers are really friendly and polite! read more

Cafe Moulin - shakshuka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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The food is not bad but also not impressive. Would recommend it's Tivoli if you like Italian food -- it was yummy. Wouldn't recommend the Ottawa because it was bland. Unfortunately doesn't plan to come back. One last note is that the rating is based on San Francisco food scene standards / haven't tried a lot of varieties in Pittsburgh, but the Geppetto Cafe in Pittsburgh in my standards was 5/5. read more

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Food was average for the price, had two breakfast dishes and two coffees for $50+. Very busy on the weekends, recommended to just put your name down and check out the neighborhood read more

Super cute little place with murals on the walls. Food was quite average though. Coffee was fine. A bit bland.