I can't tell you how the food is, but I can tell you, the customer service is great and the Nutella hot chocolate is remarkable! This little cafe is across the street for Children's hospital where I was taking my daughter for an appointment. We all know going to a new doctor is stressful, so I am so glad I got us there early so we had time to walk over to get a little treat. Christina put a smile on my daughter's face with the Charlie Brown cup and the "Baby Yoda" cup (Grogu)! I will return to this cute cafe to try one of their delicious looking crepes. Thank you again Christina for making a stressful day a little more bearable! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Nutella hot chocolate to go - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Stopped in for brunch on a whim and so glad we did! I got the goat (chicken arugula) sandwich with a side of fries and a Turkish coffee and everything was phenomenal! It is a smaller place in the strip but so cute with all of the umbrellas on the ceiling it really makes you feel like you're eating under an art exhibit. The service was great and our food came out super quick. I would definitely recommend going here. read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - the goat (chicken, arugula, goat cheese, tomatoes, caramelized onion) with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My previous review was for the Strip District location that I appear to have mistakenly left on the Penn Avenue location near Children's Hospital--mea culpa! I went to the Children's Hospital adjacent location recently for lunch with a friend and had a better experience. The menu was chock full of interesting looking items and with difficulty we chose a BLT and the avocado toast. Our food was good. The server was nice. It helped that the weather outside was gorgeous, which we chose in part because the music inside was loud. I was surprised we were the only customers over the lunch hour, because I would definitely go back. read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Avocado toast and salad! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Walked into this place without looking at any reviews, just based off the photos out front and we were not disappointed! The service was a tad slow to start but the food and drinks came out fairly quickly once we were greeted. My iced latte was very good and the perfect size. I opted for the veggie omelet with a side salad, not my usual brekky but this was SO GOOD. If you want a veggie packed breakfast, look no further. It kept me full for almost the whole day too. The omelette was perfectly cooked and loaded up. The side salad had the perfect amount of dressing and was deliciously paired with my bites of the omelet. My fiancé got the eggs Benedict and loved it! I would absolutely come back here and honestly I wish more breakfast places offered a side salad with your eggs! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Veggie Omelet with the side salad 10/10! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I love the patio and all the decor! So beautiful and artistic, umbrellas help the sun on the patio and just darling. We had lunch on a Sunday afternoon and it was nearly empty, best service and my crepe was melt in your mouth delicious! Just the right amount of food to be satisfied and not too much, best service and easy street parking. No issues, generous sizes and reasonable prices. read more

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My mom and I stopped in for brunch at Cafe Mona on a Monday around noon. We were pleasantly surprised at how warm and empty the restaurant was. We had the whole place to ourselves. We chose a small table off to the right, seated ourselves, and had a waitress over within a minute or two. We both ordered simple breakfast of 3 eggs with toast and coffee. The plates were around $10 and I think each coffee, with refills, were $4. My mom added bacon to her plate and I think our total for breakfast was around $50. The service was not quick, but the waitress did mention that the coffee was being brewed fresh. I thought the price was a little high for the experience overall, but the food was fine and the ambiance is colorful and relaxing. This is a decent choice for breakfast or lunch while in the Strip. read more

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The place is cute and quiet on a Thursday midday. The coffee is alright for drip and I got a chipotle chicken and avocado sandwich, which unfortunately did not feel very fresh at all, it was giving Panera quality a little bit. I just expected a bit more for a 20 dollar meal! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Flags - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went here for a brunch with my family, mediterranean omelets were delicious, coffee was not the best read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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If you're in the mood for breakfast on the strip, consider Caffé Mona! Our party of six didn't have to wait long for a table, and our drink orders were taken almost immediately after being seated. I opted for a Turkish coffee, and it was a great choice for a snowy day. It was strong while not being too bitter. We had a good bit of variety at the table. One person ordered the Brentwood bagel, another ordered the Biscoff French toast, another ordered eggs Benedict and I ordered a Chèvre omelette and a grilled cheese. It is worth noting that the member of our party who ordered eggs Benedict had to send them back initially because they were overcooked, but we all ended up liking our food in the end. The chèvre omelette was light and fluffy, with bold flavors from the goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. The home fries with which the omelette came were crispy, buttery, and full of savory goodness. The sourdough for the grilled cheese was fresh with perfectly crispy crusts, and the cheddar cheese was nice and gooey. The space is a bit on the small side and does fill up quickly, so be sure to plan accordingly! read more

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I visited Caffe Mona on a whim! My sister and I needed a place for lunch on a Monday, and this was open so we tried it. It was a later lunch, so the dining area was pretty empty and we were able to choose our own table. They had full lunch options and a la carte offerings, which was nice in case we wanted something small. The food was very good, and the ambiance was lovely. The room was decorated with wonderful decorations. Very homey feeling to the dining area. The service was fine. Our server was quiet, so we didn't interact with her much. The hard part is parking, so I'm sure it's easier if you live/work nearby to visit. read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Berries Goat crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I can't believe I never checked this place out! The patio is so cute and the food is great! I really loved my avo toast and the egg was perfect. I liked my salad it came with too. There was a bit of a mixup with the coffee but I liked my decaf latte. The pancakes were dreamy. Their menu is pretty big! My party all really had a great brunch and they have things like Turkish coffee too. The staff was nice too! Definitely recommend it if you're looking for a brunch spot. read more

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Ok so parking sucks but , this place sucks s still a must try. I went for savory crepe, The Goat. My dining mate had the sweet Berries Goat. Both delicious. Just had plain old black coffee that could have tasted less bitter. But my review is on the food. I say yes go to Caffe Mona. Maybe the staff would be a bit pleasant and not show their feelings so much. When asked to pick a table don't be upset that we picked the center of the 6 seats. Also we paid and were wrapping up don't come around gruff that we have not left let. There was a crowd waiting to come in. 90% of the seats were taken outside and 90% of the seats inside were open. Learn to lean people to sit inside. read more

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I've been dreaming about the berries goat crepe for the past 11 months, this place is awesome.

I love this place. It's so chill but clean and tasty. The staff is friendly and fast on service. Every time i have a visitor in town I take them to caffe Mona and it just never disappoints! My favorite is their crepes and avocado toast!! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Unfortunately I was pretty disappointed in this spot - I love French-style bistros and this one looked cute, but the food was not up to par. For starters, the avocado in my omelette was rotten, making the whole omelette taste rancid. They also served my husband expired cream cheese for his bagel, and in general, the ingredients they used weren't very good quality. On the plus side, our server was friendly and the food came out quickly. I also enjoyed my Turkish coffee. It's a shame that the food isn't up to par though - a good bistro could do so well in The Strip! read more

Rea was fantastic. Brought all our food out fast and was extremely kind and patient. The man host Alex was extremely rude and had a terrible attitude. He was unwelcoming, and very loud and made us uncomfortable by being rude to us and our waitress for no reason. He overcharged us for orange juice and a "bottle fee" that was not specified on the website. read more

The ambiance seemed nice, so I went in. After waiting a while to be seated, even though one of the servers was sitting down and saw me, someone else finally came to assist me. It was hot, so they had two fans on the floor. One by a customer and one I sat next to, although it wasn't directly towards me. I got French toast, at first glance it was beautiful, but in fact it was disgusting. It tasted like it was dipped in dog water. Thankfully I had also got an omelette with salad. That was ok. Afterwards, I asked for the bill. A couple walked in, was seated immediately and they moved the fan away from me and towards them. Since the waiter was there, I asked for a more descriptive bill instead of the one they gave me because everything was written down and didn't explain why there was a difference in the amount, which was taxes. And the waiter started screaming at me! She was yelling that the difference was taxes, that in Pittsburgh you pay a percentage, that the percentage is multiplied by the final price. She could've said that instead of yelling, I had to tell her to lower her voice when speaking to me. Unacceptable and BAD customer service. Would not recommend. read more

I ordered through Uber Eats and was a bit disappointed when I had began eating. It was a bit more expensive than other places, so I had expected a bigger portion, or even just better quality? Perhaps those don't always go bad in hand. Let me clarify, it wasn't bad at all. I enjoyed the omelet, I would've just liked to see more of the ingredients that get mixed into the omelet. I was very excited for the salad, but the balsamic vinaigrette was looking a bit suspect... It was very thick like a pudding, which I have never seen before and was a bit worried it might also contain dairy. I probably wouldn't order here again for personal preferences, but i'm sure they've got other things on the menu that might do you good! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - omlet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service 10/10: The staff was so nice and accommodating. Food 6/10: - Bacon,egg, cheese was good but they only give you one egg so it wasn't as filling as I hoped. - Elvis crepe was good but the inside was a solid banana not cut up which was hard to eat. The bacon and banana combo was surprisingly good though. - Coffee was average Ambiance 6/10: The tables are close together so we could hear others conversation next to us. Also it is cold from the door opening and closing. The breeze was harsh and chilling. I wouldn't sit next to the door if you are usually cold. The decor is cute though. The paintings on the wall are for sell. read more

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I love it here. This is my favorite breakfast spot in Pittsburgh. Finding parking can be tricky, but the food and patio are worth it. I love the vibes. The savory crepes here are so delish. I love them. The side salad is also great. There's also really cool artwork hung up for sale in the cafe. The people are nice and the food is great. Check out this place!! read more

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Very good food & drinks, cute decor, inviting, inclusive, and great customer service. This place was suggested by people at UPMC Children's Hospital and I'm glad I went. Will be going back ! read more

Great brunch! They have savory crepes and also omelette savory crepes if you want to add egg to make it even more filling. I got the farmer savory crepe which has the egg and also chicken, and it was very satisfying. It also comes with a side of salad and chips. Left very full and happy! The vibe inside is really funky and quirky. We were seated inside but they have a really cute back patio with the colorful umbrellas people always talk about. Lots of seating inside and we didn't have to wait too long to get seated which was nice. Would recommend if you're looking for a solid brunch spot in the area! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Farmer Crepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Came here for brunch with family. Ordered avocado toast and came with disappointment. It was not made with fresh avocado instead made with pre mixed avocado spread (like the one you bought from market for dipping). It was my first time ate avocado toast without real avocado. The side salad also awful, I can smell the salad had a strong refrigerated smell. The whole thing I only ate the fresh grape tomatoes and Sunnyside up egg. Thats it!! This place has a lot of flies around our table. It is not a good start for our first visit in Pitts. read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Avocado Toast (without real avocado) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went here for a birthday breakfast on a Wednesday. Very quiet down in the Strip District. Walked in and greeted with a smile from Betsa. I had the South Omelette very good and full of filling. My daughter had the Caffe Crepe with a side of Fig jam. The jam cut the richness of the Brie perfectly. As it was a birthday got a little treat as well. Thanks Betsa! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Birthday treat, fresh and delicious anytime of the day. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I would advise maintaining a distance from this establishment as the quality of the food leaves much to be desired. Cheapest turkey, bacon ever .Furthermore, the level of customer service provided is subpar. Most of there items listed on the menu, do not resemble the images presented. In addition, the staff may react defensively when constructive feedback is provided regarding the unsatisfactory nature of their food . read more

We came in for brunch on Easter Sunday while in town to visit our college student. The staff was friendly and efficient. They graciously accommodated our service dog, bringing her water without us having to ask. Our cappuccinos were hot and delicious and our meals (a stuffed crepe, omelet and chicken sandwich) were all outstanding and served quickly! We will definitely return when we are back in Pittsburgh! read more

Always a treat to have breakfast at Caffe Mona. I'm a big crepe fan and they do them right. I typically gravitate towards the sweet crepes (The Elvis or Nutella), but you can't go wrong with a savory choice. The service is always great and the people friendly. A great way to start any day! read more

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Beautiful cafe! I ran in here to grab a coffee, but was struck by the welcoming decor and huge size, which stretches out into a whimsical patio covered by floating umbrellas. The coffee was excellent, as was the large croissant breakfast sandwich. Highly recommend! read more

This is a great brunch place if you want a small plate or crepes! The service was good and the ambiance is nice. Love the location also in the great strip district! I enjoyed the Nutella banana crepe - it's made differently from other crepes I've had before. read more

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Overall great for all ages! Who doesn't love crepes! Whole family was happy with their meals! Dog friendly! Decent seating inside and patio/deck outside! Didn't wait long for our food at all! read more

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Great location. Large selection on the menu. Friendly staff - the service was wonderful. I highly recommend! read more

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VERY good service, and real welcoming vibes. The staff was more than kind when they corrected an under ripe banana and let us try a new dessert. Not entirely impressed with some of the ingredients like the croissant or the bacon, but the crepes are delicious read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Nutella :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

My partner and I enjoyed breakfast here on Sunday. We were surprised to find no wait - and only one other family at a table when we arrived. It was cozy and quiet, which isn't always a given for a weekend brunch. The scrambled eggs were great, and I was served a huge portion. I would have appreciated more butter and a second packet of jelly, but I'm assuming they would have been happy to provide them if I had asked. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his savory Farmer crepe, which was huge and came with a side salad. We also liked that the coffee came with a wafer cookie. read more

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I've only heard about how good the food is at cafe Mona and finally went for the first time. I got the Nutella banana French toast and added strawberries. The French toast was fluffy and they did not skimp on the toppings, plus the portion was pretty darn big. Regardless to say, I think I made the right choice on food. I got a drip coffee which was like any diner coffee, which I love for breakfast. My friend got a cappuccino which was big and he said was really good. I love the vibe in that place. The whole decor and all of the art is beautiful. Enjoyable place to eat. Our server seemed very competent and made us feel like we were in a local spot because of how personable he was. It gives off a bit of a European vibe. read more

Stopped here last weekend for a quick bite while shopping in the strip. Sat outside which was very nice on a nice sunny day. We got the bacon avocado bagel with fries and the banana Nutella crepe. Both were delicious! The fries were also nice and crispy. We will definitely be trying the cookie butter crepe next. Service was also good. We will be back! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Bagel with fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This Illy Philly was hungry so I headed to a new place, Cafe Mona, to see what kind of delicousness was on the menu. I checked out their reviews and they mentioned vegan/vegetarian options so off I go. Welp, not true...smh... They do not have vegan options, so I didn't eat here, but I will add that I was greeted at the door by everyone, the servers were all extremely pleasant and the cafe was filled with people who looked really happy with their breakfast! I'm sure I'll come back, but if I don't I would definitely give them a try. Their food looked really good and their customer service was top notch! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - After church flow.... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Solid spot, I would say. We stopped in for Monday brunch and enjoyed some coffee and crepes. The food was good, and the caffe crepe was very filling. The patio is very cute! The umbrellas and murals were a nice touch, and I noticed a dog tucked away at a corner table. Most entrées come with salad, and there are few alternatives. The salad was your basic spring mix, though I had some pieces that were slimier than I'm comfortable eating (not holding it against them, it happens). Fruit, however, was a $3 up charge, which didn't feel worth it. Service - the waitress we had was polite but overall slow. Our food came out in a natural/reasonable amount of time, but getting coffee, refills, etc seemed to take an eternity. Additionally, the patio is cute, but we sat on folding chairs which were not particularly comfortable. The indoor area had quirky decor and more appealing looking seating. I'm from out of town, though would happily give the spot another try. read more

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Had a weird service experience, waitress argued with me about the order that she misunderstood. I understand that miscommunications happen but just apologize and replace the order that I didn't even touch. Instead of replacing my order with the correct one, she proceeded to argue with me and tell me I ordered the wrong item. Imagine if this was to a customer with a serious dietary restriction or allergy, what would they even do about it? Also, you have no option of getting refillable cups of water like at most places. They charge 50 cents for water that won't be refilled (they're tiny plastic bottles, pretty wasteful). They do not announce this to you, you are just given these bottles of water and charged with them at the end. Again, plenty of nice places in the city that don't do this and just give free water refills like a normal restaurant is expected to. Service is terrible here for average food; they never come back to refill drinks, just bring out food and leave you there. They don't even take the checks; you pay up front and have to sort out the checks yourself if you're in a party. There are too many good places in Pittsburgh to hang out in a place with pretty terrible service. The second star for this place is because the spot is cute, but again, plenty of cute spots in Pittsburgh with much better service and food. read more

Came here with a friend and they originally told us it would be a 5-10 minute wait even though there were so many empty tables, but then they grabbed us and said our table was ready immediately. The menu says they charge 50 cents for water. Not sure if they charged us or not but they immediately brought us small half-pint water bottles which is pretty of wasteful and unnecessary. Not sure why they don't just give you tap water. Food was not great. Ordered "The Goat" crepe and am iced chai latte. The spinach was not good quality. There was a subtle metallic taste I noticed. The crepe itself was slightly sweet. My friend ordered a bagel sandwich, which she said wasn't very good. My chai latte never came, but it was on the slip, so they tried to charge me for it at the end. When I told them that it never came, they gave me a chai latte for free. The chai latte had too much milk and not enough chai, but the free chai latte boosted their rating a bit. The ambiance is nice enough, but nothing special... this place is overall not terrible but I definitely wouldn't recommend it. read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - the goat - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Come here only when the lines are too long at Pamela's and DeLuca's and you have to put something in your pie hole.