This is a hugely underrated breakfast spot on the strip. Service was great and efficient, seating is great and all of the food was IMO far better than the nearby breakfast options. read more

Pretty disappointed in this place with regards to food and service. When I sat down at a table with my 9 month baby, a man (I think the owner Ray) started barking at me down the hallway saying "YOU CAN'T SIT, YOU DON'T HAVE A NUMBER", literally as my parents were paying for our food. Geez, I just wanted to settle my baby down, you didn't have to yell and make me feel terrible for my first time there. We sat in front of the kitchen, and the whole time I kept listening to him micro manage all the employees and even argue with them in front of our family at least 3 times. Everyone who worked there literally seemed miserable and we didn't get one smile the whole time. The food was not seasoned AT ALL, and over half my plate was just bland potatoes as filler. The only decent thing we ate were the blueberry ricotta pancakes, but I feel like I can make them at home next time. Sorry, even if the food was that great, that man was a huge turn off and there are better brunch joints with friendlier service than yours. read more

Blueberry pancakes are the best pancakes I ever ate"....You have to try them. Raymond's cafe makes really good food.

Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes- the best pancakes that will ever go in your mouth! You won't be disappointed. I got the Guy Breakfast which is enough for two and my husband got a burger which was excellent! Will be back! The iced coffee is really really good coming from a coffee snob! I wish it was free refills but I'd pay for another. read more

Second time being here. Ordered everyone's favorite blueberry pancake and 2 fried eggs over BBQ brisket for our first visit. This time, I wanted to try something different so I ordered a salmon platter and again the BBQ brisket (it is SOOOO GOOD!) the salmon platter would not recommend. read more

Cafe Raymond - Salmon Platter. Almost 11 dollars!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Shit show. Lousy food. Tables need to be cleaned all over. Ineffective communications by little girls running the joint. Just very fragmented. Leadership is needed desperately. Better options are available. read more

Blueberry ricotta pancakes were so yummy and very filling. Parking sucks but this place is worth coming to despite that. Industrial but cozy and very friendly service. Came on a Friday just before lunch and there was no wait. In from out of town. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a tasty and satisfying meal! read more

Very chill vibe--excellent spot for breakfast/ lunch on the strip. Food was great and the people working there are all incredibly nice. Love the wooden plates. read more

Surprised that I never wrote a review for this place so I came again this morning to try it once more. As such, this joint has moved from their old location a little down the block but still on the same street. As soon as I entered, I could notice what an improvement the new place is easily over the old place ... wow. I chose to order the Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes along with two eggs sunny-side up and a sausage. For those of you who don't know, you order at the counter and they'll give you a number plaque and bring your order right to you when it's ready. Bit into the pancakes and it brought back memories of when I had it the first time ... really, just as good as they've ever been. Freshly made, the maple syrup was a wonderful addition, and I could really appreciate the thought of using real fruit (blueberries). Quite yummy indeed. Eggs were also well done. I will ding them on the sausage though as I thought it was a little too hard for my liking ... probably overcooked so if anything, I would suggest taking the sausage out just a little earlier to preserve what would otherwise be a much softer but more delicious sausage. Overall, great place to come for breakfast, brunch, and lunch ... if you haven't been here yet, you should definitely give this place a try for sure! read more

Cafe Raymond - Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes (Vegan) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is as good as it gets. Showed up on Easter Sunday for breakfast. Coffee, feta spinach quiche /w deliciously seasoned potato wedges, hame and brie sandwich on italian bread. Oh, and one more thing, ricotta blueberry pancakes... The quiche crust has a sweetness, so if you're into savory / sweet combos. The quality of eggs and spinach used is up there. The ricotta pancakes were so good, I think its in the batter, who knows ? I've got a breakfast spot in Pittsburgh :=) read more

We had a great breakfast here last week. The blueberry ricotta pancakes that draw so many to this cafe are delicious--sweet, crispy at the edges, fluffy pancakes brimming with large and juicy blueberries. I don't usually get pancakes out because I make great pancakes, but I was pleased my daughter found the reviews of these and convinced me to share them with her. We also shared some eggs with cheddar cheese, served with a toasted ciabatta roll. It's supposed to be a sandwich on a croissant but they were very nice about changing it the way we requested (it wasn't a busy weekend morning). For tea drinkers they carry Harney & Sons teas, which is a nice touch. It's in bags rather than loose leaf, but I know there aren't a LOT of tea drinkers around here, so I am accustomed to it--it was just nice to have a decent tea with my brunch. I'd return for the pancakes--they're definitely better than most you'd get in a restaurant. read more

This place was awesome. The breakfast pastries are amazing! I recommend the blueberry ricotta pancakes. Service was great, very friendly.

Quiche was outstanding! Loved the acoustic music and Sunday afteroon brunch vibe. Friendly service and delicious food!

Eating here right now and I had to write a review. We waiting in line for DeLuca's but it was super long so we looked next door and saw their special of 2 Eggs of Beef Brisket Hash. Done deal, we went inside. We had a big group but the cashier/staff were SUPER nice. Like incredibly nice and pleasant. Food was INCREDIBLE. Brisket hash was amazing. Blueberry Ricotta pancakes were incredible as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Screw DeLuca's, just stop next door and skip the wait. read more

Had lunch here twice and tried different burgers which were very good. Got the brownbag special with comes with a can soda and pasta salad (excellent). read more

Food was great but amenities were poor, wouldn't come back. At the time of ordering our meal at the front desk we were informed there was no decaf coffee and we could leave the restaurant to purchase somewhere else and then a tip request came up at the point of payment prior to any form of service. So what and who did we tip $8, the mystery remains. We were told where to sit and there were no other options. Our number was there and that was it. There was no service that brought water with our meal. Instead we were directed to the self serve "water bar" which we have no idea where the water is from on top of the fact they didn't even offer the option of purchasing bottled water. All in all an experience I would not repeat. read more

Definitely the best breakfast I've had in Pittsburgh so far. Highly recommend. Great menu and fast service!

The egg and cheese breakfast sandwich changed me. A spiritual experience.

This was one of the worst experiences ever, the food is so basic, nothing is especial about this place, it's kind of overpriced (we paid $40 for two). They weren't clear about pricing either. The menu says $9.99 with the choice of meat but you find out later from the bill that they charge you extra for the meat!!! I ordered two eggs breakfast with chicken, but chicken was simply boiled and tasteless , I could not even touch it. The coffee was even worse than the ones you get from creepy gas stations, the egg did not have salt on it, there was only 6 pieces of home fries, I will never try this restaurant anymore. The only reason I gave two stars was for their friendly staff. read more

Sunday breakfast stop today. Had the omelet with spinach ,red peppers and cheddar cheese, very good sized and very tasty. The potatoes were really good, cooked perfectly and not dried out at all. Toast was extra but it was just simple toast. Challah french toast wad the winner here with 4 large halves of toast with fruit and whipped cream. It was made perfectly, not mushy at all and neither was it too crispy, it was just right! Good coffee and lots of bottled drinks to pick from as well. I can't wait to try it out for lunch sometime soon. read more

Wow - best kept little secret in the Strip District!!!! Great food, great service, great prices!!!!! Had lunch there today with 2 friends - we were all delighted with the experience!!! Definitely will eat there again!!! read more

Great for brunch! We came around 11AM on a Tuesday and it was not too busy. You order at the front and then are seated at a table. My boyfriend and I both ordered the Little Guy's Breakfast Plate and it was amazing! Our table was also a little lopsided and although I didn't notice, our server was very attentive and fixed the problem. The blueberry ricotta pancakes were to die for and the rest of our food was good as well. We will be coming back here. read more

Such a cool and cozy cafe to match the cool and cozy strip district! It has a super relaxed environment, not to mention to strawberry french toast and ricotta blueberry pancakes are RIDICULOUSLY amazing. read more

First time coming here and definitely our last. Ordered with Collin who had absolutely no customer service. We decided we didn't want a blueberry pancake after she told us our total and to her it seemed like the world was ending. She literally said " for God's sake you've got to be kidding me." This was before we had even paid! She's all frazzled and her co-worker said it wasn't a problem at all. Just horrible customer service and we won't be coming back. Everyone else seemed nice and hospitable . Food was okay nothing special but not worth the horrible service. read more

My dad and I were in the strip district Wednesday morning and ordered breakfast from Cafe Raymond. Having not dined there before, we didn't know what to expect. We both ordered croissant sandwiches and I can honestly say we both have never had better breakfast sandwiches in our lives, and we loved that they came with potatoes! Even my dad, who typically is not a breakfast person, was going on and on about the food during our entire drive home. Next time we're in the strip we'll definitely be back! read more

Such a great environment! Staff was pleasant and very efficient. Decor is cute and homey. Low prices and high quality food. Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

Walked in and young woman simply stared at me, I asked if they served just plain simple pancakes. She stared back at me and just nodded her head no. I just walked out. read more

Since the move, Cafe Raymond is a go to destination for the best eats in the Strip. They have the best the strip has to offer then cranked up the volume which the prices reflect that at an acceptable level. What keeps me returning to a restaurant is that one good item, a diverse menu that takes me to a different place with each visit or a good deal, aka cheap. Cafe Raymond has the diverse menu I plan to travel through on each visit. They also have a great special every day that is not on the menu which is always a great detour. I also love the counter ordering, makes lunch visits so much more efficient and you are not worrying about paying the bill while you enjoy your meal. I also feel that this is one of those places that if there is something you usually do not like, you will like it here, basically there is not a bad thing on the menu. read more

Simply put, high quality food at reasonable prices with a good location and enjoyable restaurant atmosphere. Ate on the deck outside overlooking the street, had the croissant BLT. Bacon was jam packed with flavor, croissant was stupendous, greens were fresh. Downstairs can get easily packed, but upstairs was super open and spacious. Highly recommended. read more

Had the veggie wrap and the roasted zucchini, eggplant and mushrooms were incredible. A must visit if you're walking down the strip

Had the BLT croissant with potatoes. Perfection,totally. The baklava was to die for! Highly recommend. If its a nice day, ask to sit outside...its a balcony on the roof. Great brunch place! read more

This place was so good! I really wanted the jumbo lump crab eggs Benedict but sadly the last one was sold right before I ordered. I had a delicious omelette instead and my hubby and I split the ricotta blueberry pancakes. They were so fluffy and so good. I'm not a big pancake eater but I'd have them again. Order at the counter and pay for food, it's delivered to your table and you can leave when finished without having to wait for the check. I'll definitely go back. Sandwiches looked awesome and the two guys cooking were so good. Fully seated and they were turning it out as fast as orders came in. Great spot for brunch. read more

Ended up going to Cafe Raymond with my fiancé after we saw the lines for DeLuca's and Pamela's were both out the door. It was a pleasant surprise! There was no wait and we walked right in, placed our order and grabbed a seat. We enjoyed some biscotti and coffee while we were waiting on our orders. I ordered the special of the day, which was the Southern Style Eggs Benedict, and she ordered an omelet. Our food arrived quickly and we both enjoyed it! The service was excellent as well. If you are down in the Strip, stop in and grab a good breakfast at Cafe Raymond, especially if you don't feel like waiting in a long line! read more

I was very disappointed in the lack of communication by front counter staff and "I don't care" attitude. I ordered a sandwich from the children's menu and after I paid for it I noticed that I was charged for an adult sandwich. I also noticed I was charged additional for getting a different cheese when the menu states choose any cheese you want on your sandwich. When I asked about the kids price, I was told it's the same price as adults just a smaller portion. So why have a kids menu and now your cheating me out if my money cause your charging same amount for less food??? Makes no sense. Then I ask why was I charged for changing my cheese option when menu says I can. Answer, fresh mozzarella is more expensive. Why didn't you tell me that when I ordered. Your menu doesn't say that. Oh sorry. Ridiculous. It's not that I mind paying money for good food if warranted, but give me the facts and let me decide then. These are things that will make me never come back!! read more

The service at this restaurant was so shoty. From the manager to the front cashier. The level of ineptness was astonishing. We had a large group of 10 and just wanted a quick bite before hitting the road. Albeit the food was fair the poor level of service made it hard to enjoy. WILL NOT BE BACK. Training needed at all levels. read more

This place is too cute! You order your food and then sit at your table, which is actually pretty efficient. I had the bacon egg and cheddar croissant, which was BOMB. Also everyone is really nice. Would recommend! And get the fresh orange juice, it's really good too. read more

Great experience at Cafe Raymond. Pleasant and friendly staff had our experience here off to a good start. I like the organized way of ordering and seating people. Our food was very good. Enjoyed the corned beef sandwich. Ricotta blueberry pancakes, sausage and potatoes were great. Scrambled eggs were overcooked. Everything was served hot which always earns high points for me. Overall we had an great experience and will return. read more

Cafe Raymond set the bar pretty high for our first trip to Pittsburgh! Definitely appears to be a place the locals hangout. We loved our sandwiches ~ the muffaletta and baked Italian! read more

Cafe Raymond - Cafe Raymond set the bar pretty high on our first trip to Pittsburgh! Excellent muffaletta sandwich! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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We live in Rochester, NY & came to Pittsburgh for the weekend and stumbled across this place. Absolutely amazing.. I've been thinking about it everyday since. Can't wait to go back! Amazing quality, great service and phenomenal breakfast foods. read more

This is my second time here and I have to say the people were very nice. The food was awesome and will most definitely be back.