I am here every Saturday morning following my espresso at La Prima. Ray has done such a great job creating place where there is always a place to sit, a staff wanting to help and serve you and delicious food to eat. In regards to breakfast I used to get the blueberry ricotta pancakes which are so good. However, lately I started getting the lox platter. Ray cures the salmon himself and it is so well done. Paired with the great ciabatta bread and toppings - you can't beat it. Also, do not forget the freshly squeezed orange juice too! I enjoy building my own, but if you would rather they have it already to go in sandwich form. If you would like to keep it more traditional, the sausage, egg and cheese on the croissant is always a good call. read more

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

I went for breakfast and I didn't like it that much. I personally did not find the ricotta pancakes worth the hype. Also, I find the prices to be very expensive. read more

Comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking in the strip district can be a challenge but is worth it. Our food came quickly. The blueberry ricotta pancake was light and fluffy and very tasty. The eggs and potatoes were perfectly cooked. The grilled peanut butter and jelly was tasty but I would have liked twice as much PB but that's just me. The hangover special was delicious!! Pulled pork and kielbasa and sauerkraut on a bed of mashed potatoes with the fried eggs was a perfect combination even without a hangover. read more

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

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Excellent food, friendly service and casual atmosphere. Great variety of entrees and beverage choices. read more

Excellent service. My server was just the sweetest person as could be. She made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious, definitely recommend the Brisket Hash. Eggs cooked perfectly and just the right amount of BBQ. Definitely recommend for any first timers too try out. I will be coming back! read more

Cafe Raymond is a fantastic spot for breakfast or lunch. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with friendly staff that make you feel right at home. The menu offers a great variety, from hearty breakfast options to fresh salads and sandwiches. We tried the Pancakes and the Little Ray's Fat Burger. Boith were amazing. The ingredients are fresh and locally sourced. read more

This is a great spot! This place has one of the best burgers that I have had in the PA area. I think about this burger a lot and if I ever come back this will be the first spot I go to. The mushrooms and wine sauce worked extremely well on the burger. The staff are also really nice and the place is really cute. read more

Cafe Raymond - Mushroom Swiss Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

From 3 years ago to now the service and food has changed. Now I would say Average at best. It's a fast paced cafe. Order at register and they assign you a table number. The server at the register wasn't friendly. Food comes out quick but my food was disappointing. My French toast was clearly premade because it was cold. Only thing that kept it warm was the compote. Out of the many restaurants in the strip I would pass on this for breakfast, can not speak to their lunch menu. read more

Tasty locally owned brunch spot in the Strip District! Loved the outdoor patio seating that overlooks the street. Highly recommend the bacon and egg croissant sandwich! The croissant was HUGE! read more

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

7/10 bathrooms ?/10 John daleys Buff guy at the counter was super helpful and handsome. Wanted to leave my phone number but was distraught there was no Tito's. Still with the same hot broad tho so the staring was good. S'mores coffee was drank lickity shplit tho ya heard cause it was bussin. Olives tasted weird and I fed a homeless man outside a white claw read more

We were planning to go to Deluca's but they were closed early. Glad they were! Fantastic croissant sandwich and italian sub. Bloody Mary's made perfectly, and a blueberry-packed ricotta pancake for something sweet! SWEET read more

Cafe Raymond - Upstairs dining looking over the Strip - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Oh man. When I say this place SLAYED I mean it!!! We sat on the upper deck outside and had such a lovely experience. Our waitress was so kind and sweet and quick to serve. Food was just DELICIOUS for brunch!!! We al lead such a great time and that lavender mimosa just hit the spot. I could have chugged down the entire thing the drink was light and refreshing. I would get my breakfast a million times and never get bored of it. Just. Simply delicious!!!! I'm so glad I found this cafe. Will come back. read more

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I came here on a Saturday afternoon on a whim and I will definitely recommend it to someone looking for a good brunch place. I ordered the Hawaiian burger and at first, I was expecting it to be dry but it ended up being very juicy and delicious. It had a tiny bit of a sweet flavor to it which I really enjoyed. I'm not a big potato fan but I enjoyed eating theirs. We sat on the second floor and would have sat outside on the balcony if it wasn't as hot. Definitely would come back again! read more

Cafe Raymond - Hawaiian Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here excited by the reviews to get a fun breakfast. Then they refused to do a simple substitution, charged us for water, and when the food came, it wasn't worth it. read more

This is a review for the "private events" floor of Cafe Raymond! My friend graduated from law school and hosted a graduation party on the second floor. This room appeared to be specifically designed for private events. The space was large enough to fit 50-75 people, yet cozy enough to create a warm, intimate feel. The highlight of the space was the attached balcony seating that overlooks the Strip District. It was the perfect place to admire the hustle and bustle of the busy streets below. The food was delicious - a wide variety of sandwiches, fruits, pasta salads, bacon covered shrimp etc. It was the perfect location for a celebration. I would highly recommend booking this location for future events read more

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

Nice place with different breakfast choices. I would definitely do it again. The smoked brisket hash is a definite must try.

May or may have not been the best brunch I've ever had in Pittsburgh. You pay at the cashier then seat yourself with a table number thing. LEMON & RICOTTA PANCAKES ($9): So fluffy like what I'd imagine a cloud to taste like. Melted in your mouth like cotton candy. I highly recommend this if you're coming for breakfast or brunch. FRENCH TOAST ($9): This jam is to die for. It's not too sweet, reminds me of a smoothie bowl. The french toast is also a bit crispy, but not too chewy. OMELETTE ($10): Got bacon, mushrooms, and swiss cheese (It says you can put up to 3 fresh ingredients). So so so cheesy, almost too cheesy for me. Crazy cheese pulls, perfect for pics. This gave the extra edge of savoriness to our shared meal. These three picks were perfect to share together, as they all had their own strengths of sweetness, tanginess, and savoriness. Got busy around lunchtime on a weekday really fast, good thing we came at 11. I was so impressed by the breakfast foods that I would love to come back for lunch for their gourmet sandwiches. read more

Great Strip breakfast spot Friendly efficient staff. Like others I have walked/driven by a gazillion times. Hash is delicious although a bit heavy for my taste. Also suggest asking for BBQ sauce on the side rather than the drizzle served. read more

Cafe Raymond - Smoked Brisket Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I have been here twice the grilled cheese I had the first time and i was soooo hungry it was satisfying. The second time I went in for a French toast. Fruity and not overly sweet. It was also quite filling. I always enjoy my time at cafe Raymond. read more

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

"All star brunch/lunch place with amazing food and great vibe" You order and pay by the counter, then seat yourself at any open table. We didn't have to wait in line but once it was around noon, the whole place was packed with people and there was a line up to the door. Looked like they had sandwiches and other menus but we wanted to try their breakfast menus. Food portions are pretty decent so you won't be leaving this place hungry. Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes ($9): I am not a pancake person. But this might be the BEST PANCAKES I've ever had in my life. Ricotta cheese makes the texture so soft and creamy! Seriously you will regret not getting this. French Toast ($9): Four pieces of toasts with strawberry glaze sauce on top. The sauce almost tastes like strawberry purée or smoothie. It doesn't taste artificially sweet and really adds that natural sour-sweet to the dish. Omelette ($10): Omelette with three ingredients from their list. We picked bacon, swiss cheese, and mushroom. Comes with a side of roasted potatoes. If you are a savory breakfast person, this would be a good dish to go with. read more

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My friend and I came here to walk the strip and get some brunch on a Friday. She got the egg and cheese croissant which came with home fries, and I got the meal that came with breakfast meat, eggs, and one blueberry ricotta pancake. That was the ticket item everyone said to try but I'm usually more of a savory breakfast person over sweet. So the meal I got was perfect for someone wanting a little of each! Mine also came with home fries, though I don't think that was listed on the menu. Surprise potatoes with my meal? Always a plus! I enjoyed the pancake a lot, the ricotta definitely made it a softer, more gooey consistency and a little less sweet. I don't know how many scrambled eggs they gave me but it was a lot. When I ordered she asked if I wanted cheese and I said sure and they put two slices of cheddar on top of my pile of eggs. Too much for me, and I'm a cheese lover. Bacon was perfect and crispy and home fries were good with some nice seasoning. I left potatoes and eggs in my plate because I was full. My friend took half of her croissant sandwich to go also as she was full, it was huuuuge. The croissant looked fresh and flaky and she said it was delicious. Would go back! I can see this getting very busy on weekends though, small place so go early! read more

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Had a catered lunch and every sandwich liked and tasted great, salad awesome as well as cookies!! Highly recommend!!

I had the Club sandwhich when I went here. The sandwhich was well balanced and I especially liked the guacamole and chipotle aioli they included on the sandwhich which is unlike the traditional club. My meal did take an abnormally long time to come out despite it being a simple sandwhich. I think this might have been attributed to how busy this place was considering it was a weekend afternoon. Overall I loved this place and the food so I will definitely be coming back and would get the same thing again. read more

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

Great vibe, friendly staff, fresh ingredients. Located in the strip in downtown Pittsburgh. Indoor, outdoor and roof seating available. Very busy (understandably so) but wait time was quick. Overall high quality experience. read more

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Love Cafe Ray's! I had the pastrami sandwich which was enjoyable and the crunchy potatoes were very good! My husband got the Italian which was a decent sandwich. He felt the dressing could have been elevated to make the sandwich better. It tasted like a bottled dressing. He also enjoyed the potatoes. Definitely recommend Ray's for its solid food and to support a local family business. read more

I liked the vibe of this place! But there is a long wait due to having to order and pay in line BEFORE you are seated or served. Pros: -food is delicious! The blueberry pancake is very fluffy and one of the best pancakes I've ever had -super friendly staff. Everyone stopped by to say hi to my baby and wave to her -hot sauce and napkins at each table! The Pittsburgh hot sauce was hilarious to read Cons: -portions are really small for the price. Hubby got the lox platter and it was sparse. He had to eat at one of the other food stalls in order to be full. While that pancake was delicious, you only get ONE if you order the Guy's breakfast! No toast either and only ONE sausage patty. -long wait to order and long wait for food. There were plenty of empty tables around us and I saw some people who came after us getting food earlier but that might be due to what they ordered. Anyways, it was like a close 20 min wait for our brunch dishes -cramped settings and sticky, wobbly tables read more

Delicious!!!! Hadn't been here for a few years -sooo good. Great potatoes. Coffee....service....and that blueberry ricotta pancake? I will be dreaming about that til my next visit! read more

Came by with a local friend for brunch Saturday morning. Man was it crowded. We came by the door and stood in the line for more than 20 minutes. It was an very inefficient line system we experience as there is only one person ringing in orders... It was Saturday... everyone wants brunch... Outside of that, I am a fan. Our number was up stairs. Asked to sit at the balcony and we had the best view of the entire stripe. We shared and love the Western omelette and Fresh toast. I am not a big fan of french toast but this blew my mind. A Must ordered. Omelet had super fresh ingredient, also one of the best I ever had. Amazing! Would come back again. read more

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Got a club sandwich. Very fresh ingredients and large portion. Nice nice rooftop view and excellent service. Food well executed but sandwich lacked some prominent flavor. Would recommend to someone if you need a menu to please a large group but food not particularly memorable. read more

Cafe Raymond - Club sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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YUM. My husband and I stumbled upon this place after attempting to go to a very busy diner down the street. So glad we gave this place a try! Everyone was so friendly, service was quick and our food came out hot & delicious. Get the blueberry ricotta pancake- you will not be disappointed! read more

Cafe Raymond - "Guy's Breakfast" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We came here today for lunch. Paid the extra fee to sit outside on the patio just to have horrible customer service. The table we wanted to sit at was dirty - when we asked if the server could clean it, he said we'll can you just switch tables? So we switched to a table that was in direct sun which was also dirty. Had to run back inside after our food came so we waited for our silverware to come out to actually eat. Started eating and I realized my fork was dirty with food all over it - had to clean it off myself because we never saw our waiter again. 10 minutes later, While we were eating, another waiter was picking up all the ketchup bottles from the tables on the patio - including ours - which I was using because I was eating! I typically do not complain about service, but if you're going to charge me a service fee to sit outside - I expect to get service! read more

I have been here before and WAS my favorite place in The Strip. It was a new cashier and she was very confused how to order the Corned beef sandwich. Food came out at a few bites and it was the wrong corned beef sandwich. Asked to get the RIGHT one I ordered. The MANAGER said I can BUY a NEW one since I ate some of it already!! So eat a few bites of the WRONG samdwhich and you'll have to buy a NEW one. Customer was wrong here? read more

I met a colleague here for lunch and it was good, but I really like breakfast food! I also like the neighborhood vive here. Parking was not bad as I easily found street parking. read more

Stopped here on a whim for lunch and wow am I happy we did! So good!! When you walk in you order off a board and then they serve your food for you. They have a wide range of sandwiches and salads as well as coffee and bakery treats! They also serve breakfast all day. I hear the pancakes are delicious. Everything here seems to be made fresh including their baked goods, chips and bread. I decided to get the club sandwich which was turkey breast, hickory smoked bacon, muenster, spring mix, tomato, avocado spread & chipotle aioli on whole wheat. I had no bacon on mine but she put it on the side for my husband! The sandwich was spicy and had such a good taste. I also had the side salad with a lemon vinaigrette. It was a nice leafy salad and the dressing had a good flavor that complimented the salad and red onions on it well. The chips that come with your sandwich are also homemade. They are a crisp ruffle chip. Plus I could not leave without trying an oatmeal raisin cookie! SO moist and fresh!! The service was super friendly and everything was quick. Definitely a nice spot in the strict to grab lunch and a tasty Sammy! read more

Cafe Raymond - Club sandwich (no bacon) and Home made chips! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Traveler Review Food (3.5/5) we ordered smoked salmon sandwich and blueberry ricotta pancakes. The sandwich had fresh produce and the salmon was good too, the pancake was delicious make sure you pour a generous amount of honey on top. Coffee was not good. Service (4/5) - we went for Saturday brunch and the food was out in less than 10 minutes. They have a ton of tables on the top floor. It is kid friendly with capacity to host large groups. Took a star for the bad coffee. read more

I really liked Cafe Raymond, until this morning. I walk in, and take a seat. I am waiting for my mentor to get to the place. They come and tell me I can't sit unless I order. So, I say, I'm waiting for my other party, but I'll take some coffee. There is literally 10 open tables in the place - only 1 being occupied - a d they tell me I have to order food in order to sit down. What?!? So I ask, so that means I have to stand up until she gets here? They reply, "yes." I can't even believe that. So, I leave. To be told I have to stand when there is NO ONE in the place is ludicrous. That'll be my last time going there. read more

I hit up Cafe Raymond for Brunch on Saturday morning. Since I hasn't been before, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it has great reviews so I was excited to try it. I hadn't realized that you order your food and then get seated at a table. Luckily, I had looked up what I wanted to order, so I didn't have to hold up the line. The line was pretty long around 11:30am. But there were tables available and they had the patio open upstairs. I ordered an omelette- you can pick up to 3 add-ins for your omelette. The omelettes come with a side of potatoes. I added bacon, cheddar cheese, and mushrooms. The omelette was delicious! It was full of toppings and was a great size for the price. The potatoes were a little spicy, but with a little Heinz ketchup- they were great. I also split an order of lemon ricotta pancakes - they were wonderful. I definitely can understand why everyone likes them. They weren't the best pancakes I've ever had, but they were very good. I would definitely order them again or try the French toast next time. Overall, I loved my experience at Cafe Raymond and will be back again soon! read more

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Not sure how I've walked past this place numerous times in the past. We stopped in for a late lunch without much expectation and WOW. From the friendly staff to the pleasant atmosphere, it was all and all a great experience. The menu options were plentiful and versatile for both the meat and veggie lovers alike. The brown bag lunch is the best bang for your buck and allows you try a variety of items in a single trip-highly recommended. Everything came out timely with no error. I've can't wait to return for breakfast/brunch soon! read more

The food is just ok, BUT Raymond is too CHEAP to provide water for the dinning patrons. The menu items are on the pricier side and limited seating. To sit on the 2nd floor there is an extra charge -Very Weird! Raymond decided to not give coffee refills at a $4.75 charge each. Really Raymond, coffee is very inexpensive to make per cup. Will I come here again probably not unless these change. Over $40.00 for 2 breakfast meals no extras and 2 small drinks. EXPENSIVE in any book. read more

Was verbally assaulted by the owner DO NOT GO HERE!!! Following our extremely long wait to order, we were seated in the worst table in the entire restaurant. When we moved to a better table we were told we could not sit there (the place was EMPTY) because they might fill up. Asked to speak to a manager and was aggressively met by the owner, Raymond. He began yelling and cursing at me. Asked him not to yell at me and requested my money back. He continued on for some time yelling and cursing at me before instructing an employee to provide a refund. Debated calling the police to report this assault, however did not want to wait and gamble further escalation while we waited for officer response. This is unacceptable behavior for anyone, especially for a business owner to aggressively intimidate and assault not only a paying customer but a woman as well. Will be reporting this experience through all means of social media, travel sites, and making formal complaints through AAA and the Pittsburgh department of tourism. No one else should have to go through this experience and be threatened by anyone. Will never be back and work to spread the word to all who will listen. read more