Cute little cafe!!! The avocado toast was amazing and the vibe is very nice. Would def eat here again

I will never come back here. Background: my friends and I came back to Pgh for Pitt's homecoming, as it is most of their 10 year anniversaries. Half of the group came in to get a table and sat, while 3 of us came about 30 min later but we told them to order. When I came in, I was surprised one of my friends wasn't eating already, but shrugged it off. I ordered along with a couple others, and got food about 15 min later. My friend still didn't get hers and it was just a French toast and bacon! We asked several times where the food was, and we were told it was "coming right up". A gentleman came to the table to see what the issue was and he said that maybe someone else had gotten her food. She ended up waiting a full 55 min...unacceptable. Again, some of us ordered over 30 min after my friend, and got our food before her. On our way out we stopped at the counter to pay. We all paid and then when it got to the friend who received her food late, he wanted to charge full price. My friend offered to pay for the tea, as that was the only item she received in reasonable time, but he said no. He said we should have raised the concern earlier and insinuated that we had not had an issue until payment...when he was the one we had talked to earlier! This man became even ruder, telling me "I'm not talking to you, I'm talking to her" when I tried to help explain what happened. He demeaned my friend and said, "No I get it my friend, you just don't want to pay" with a smirk. He made it seem as if we were just trying to catch a deal. The situation ended with him telling her "Don't worry about it, you just don't want to pay so you should leave." Extremely disrespectful. Just to say one more time, I won't be back. read more

So I was pleasantly surprised by this place when I arrived. I thought this was just a little coffee shop that served simple breakfast items such as bagels. Boy, was I was I wrong. I had no idea this place had a lovely deck out back with rainbow colored umbrellas. This place was very inviting and the staff was super friendly. I came in with my husband on Memorial Day for brunch and opted for the outdoor seating area. Their menu was quite varied, and ranged from your typical omelettes, to some really intriguing sweet and salty crepes. They had a $20 brunch special which I highly recommend, you can pick your choice of fruit or salad, your entree, followed by one of their sweet crepes: nutella and banana, strawberry and apricot, or feta and honey. I opted for the salad, the Philly crepe, and the feta and honey desert crepe. We were served their coffee with is some strong delicious stuff, I usually have a ton of coffee when it's unlimited, but I totally met my coffee quota here. Really good stuff. The food itself was excellent. My salad had some spring greens and sliced tomato with this incredible creamy vinaigrette sauce. Despite the simplicity, it was excellent. My entree was really good, it was basically a cheese steak filling, with roasted peppers, caramelized onions and Gorgonzola cheese. This stuffed crepe was enormous and quite delicious. My husband had the Mediterranean omelette which had olives, roasted peppers, onions, and feta. This omelette was really well balanced and I loved the tang that the feta added. For dessert, the honey feta crepe was really good, not overly sweet. Excellent desert. Overall I was very happy to stumble upon this place. I can't wait to return, especially since you can bring your own Champagne for mimosas!! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Delicious Philly crepe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Enjoyed lunch with a friend yesterday. We work close-by and walked less than a block to get to this sweet cafe. A small bottle of water is given right after we were seated. The menu has several interesting choices. Enjoyed the fig sandwhich, which is huge and comes with a nice fresh side salad. A sweet touch was when we completed enjoying the sandwhiches, a complimentary plate of mini eclairs and strawberries was delivered to our table for us. The decor and atmosphere are colorful and relaxed, yet give an energetic vibe that invites you to come back again. read more

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We get a menu from this place a few weeks ago in the mail (we live within walking distance). We have been wanting to try it for a while so we figured we would call for take-out around noon on a Sunday. I should have known as soon as I called that the situation would end as it did. 1. When I called and said I wanted a take-out order, she seemed a little confused but continued (you can order from Grubhub so one would assume they are set up for take-out). I ordered a bagel sandwich, no problem there. Then I ordered 1 slice of plain French toast, and that was confusing and asked what toppings I wanted (plain French toast...), then lastly I ordered a crepe that "was no longer on the menu" (in case you forgot, we got this menu in the mail just a few weeks ago...). So I ordered a different one. She said 20-25 minutes so I was hopeful. 2. 30 minutes later (trying to give them longer than they said to prep), I walk in and one of the girls says "oh let me tell the kitchen you are here, they are very busy". For context, there were multiple open tables inside, definitely not as busy as they could be. She comes back and says another 10-15 minutes. Cmon, that's 45 minutes after I called to get 3 simple items ready. But, we were hungry so I went right outside to wait. 3. Walk back inside 10 minutes later, she says "oh we're out of mushrooms, you'll have to pick another crepe, they tried to come find you but you weren't around". (I was standing right outside the place waiting, no one came to find me). She then said it would be another 10 minutes (this would be almost an hour since I called). And I just said cancel the whole thing. If you're still reading, morale of the story is don't make the same mistake we did and try to order take-out. Can't speak for how the food is, since we canceled it. It's quite a shame too, as we could have been repeat customers, living so close to it. read more

I came here for Saturday brunch in a group of 7. We reserved ahead of time and when we came in our table was ready for us. There's quite a lot of indoor seating and a really nice outdoor patio with additional seating as well. We ordered omelettes, Nutella banana French toast, and a salad. The food was pretty much as expected and the prices were reasonable. Our only issue with the place was that the service was not great. Our server seemed very impatient in taking our order and tried to take away plates before we were done eating multiple times. When we received the receipt, we realized we were charged for water, which we didn't order. We explained to our server that the water was already set up for us on the table when we walked in and we didn't realize it was not free. She told us well it's only $0.50 per person but that we don't have to pay for it if we don't want to. read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this place a few months ago while we were on one of our annual girls trips. We really wanted a good brunch place before heading back home to Detroit, and after reading multiple yelp reviews we decided on this place because of the ambiance. We really wanted to see the umbrellas in person. We were definitely not disappointed. This was the perfect end to our trip, the food was absolutely delicious, as well as the side salads. Everyone there was very friendly and one of the owners Eto even gave us coffee for the road. Highly recommend this place! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Salmon bagel, avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Very positive and nice ambiance. Caner & Eto and the rest of the crew are very friendly. The menu has a wide variety of crepes and omelettes. Mediterranean omelette is particularly my favorite. I enjoyed the food I had each time. This place easily became my go to place for a nice weekend breakfast. Keep up the good work guys!!! Also I appreciated the precautions they take to sustain a safe and clean environment during the pandemic. read more

I absolutely love Caffe Mona, it's my favorite breakfast spot. The food is amazing, especially any of the Nutella crepes and the service is great. The owners are very friendly. The outdoor patio is so cute to sit on in nice weather: read more

I used to drive by Caffe Mona every day while on my rotation at Children's Hospital, never realizing what a gem it is inside! I finally came here this past Sunday afternoon for brunch with some friends. We made reservations prior and we're seated right away. They have a beauuutiful patio with hanging umbrellas!!! Unfortunately due to the size of our group we were not able to be seated out there :( They have a $20 3-course brunch special which is so worth the price! For first course you can get a salad or plate of fruit, second course you can get any entree on the menu (omelette, French toast, crepes, bagels, sandwich), and for third course you get a crepe (Nutella banana, strawberry or apricot). Also included in the deal is a latte/cappuccino, or unlimited coffee/tea. I got the fruit plate (so much fruit!), Mediterranean omelette, and the Nutella banana crepe with a soy latte. Everything was so delicious! And the food was plentiful (they didn't skimp considering it was a 3-course). My only criticism is it took a bit of time for our food to come out, but we were a group of 7 so I will attribute some of it to that. Overall, friendly, interactive staff and good food! read more

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Stopped in before hitting the strip district for some Saturday shopping. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, we were invited to seat ourselves wherever we liked. We quickly perused the menu and decided on cappuccinos to start with. The cappuccinos are very sizable and pretty good quality. I mentioned to our server that we were thinking about Turkish coffee, but he told me that was typically reserved for after the meal. I decided on the veggie omelet and my boyfriend got the Mona sandwich. Both were fabulous, but the Mona sandwich was definitely the winner... try it! We also split a Nutella and banana crepe, which should not be missed. After we finished up, the waiter remembered we were interested in Turkish coffee, and asked if we would still like some but unfortunately we were way too full. Will definitely be back to try it out though! The only reason I am rating Caffe Mona a 4 is because of the bathroom cleanliness. Wish it was a bit more well maintained. read more

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Came for breakfast. Enjoyed the veggie omelet and husband had a breakfast sandwich. Both were excellent. Eggs had a great texture and the smoked Gouda added such a great flavor. Salads complement the meal. Service was great! I feel like we sat for less than 5 minutes and our food was out! Great environment and we loved the back patio with umbrellas. Coffee is EXCELLENT. Tasted like we were back in Europe. Yum! read more

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Sit out on the patio! Lovely ambiance inside and out, but the floating umbrellas on the patio are sweet. Good coffee, a varied menu, hard to choose. I had the French toast with Brie, apple and fig compote which was a mix of savory and sweet. The Nutella hot chocolate was fabulous, but too rich to drink a whole mug! read more

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

Amazing food, people, and atmosphere. Absolutely recommend!! Nutella crepes are my favorite. Outdoor patio is great for a nice summer afternoon. The owners are super friendly! read more

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

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If you're looking for a place to sit back, relax, and eat delicious food, Caffé Mona La Bistro is the place for you. In the middle of bustling Penn ave. in Lawrenceville, it's a welcomed oasis. You can sneak out back to sit under the sky of rainbow umbrellas or sit inside and enjoy a delicious cup of "secretly rich" coffee. The owners, Caner and Eto, ensure that your experience with them at Caffé Mona is excellent by focusing on friendly service in a clean and attractive environment, and by serving delicious food and beverages at competitive prices. Go visit Caner and Eto and find your French oasis in Pittsburgh today! read more

Terrible espresso. Extremely burnt flavor. OK bagels and basic breakfast sandwiches. Actual entrees are very bland, unbalanced combinations of ingredients of mediocre quality and little flavor. Same goes for the specialty breakfast sandwiches sold like entrees. Atmosphere is cozy. read more

I had a veggie omelette two weeks ago with coffee. Both were very delicious. The place had a hectic warm environment. The server's friendliness was also great. read more

A good place for a casual brunch with a large group. We were able to make reservations for 9 the same morning without a hitch. The brunch special is a great deal - you get to try multiple items for much less than their combined price. The menu is really extensive, with a ton of different types of crepes, sandwiches, French toast, omelettes and more. The food was pretty good; I appreciated the fresh, seasonal fruit on the fruit platter that came with the brunch menu (as an option), and my apple and Brie-filled omelette was tasty. Coffee was also good. Someone had their small dog on a leash; they seem dog-friendly. Nothing blew me away, but it was all good enough for the price! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Fruit plate and cappuccino - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Caffe Mona La Bistro. The best tasting steak sandwich I ever had with fast and friendly service by great staff. Why go anywhere else.

Great breakfast sandwich . The service was fast and the food was hot . If you're looking for a bagel sandwich that's quality this is your place . read more

#1 go to brunch place in the city.. no matter what you choose from the menu it'll be great, beautifully served dish... make sure to check out the gorgeous back patio, rainbow umbrellas, nice service, the best coffee will give you all the vibes! P.S. Einstein is the sh*t read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - yaaaaaasss Berries French Toast with vanilla! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I am absolutely appalled and disappointed with this service. I came to this restaurant with my 3 friends and we asked to be on the list at 1:30pm. The person at the front said the wait would be approximately 30 minutes. One and a half hours later, we are still not seated and the restaurant supposedly closes at 3pm. When asking the person at the front for an update, I was opposed with carelessness and disrespect. Although this is not a reflection of the food, the customer service was not adequate. I hope that this can be improved in the near future for the good and success of this franchise. It is now 3:03pm and we just got seated. We ordered right away since we already knew what we wanted. It is now 3:38pm and we still have not gotten our food. Not worth the time or energy. Won't be back for a while read more

Terrible service and so so food. They give you a child sized bottle of water when seated , no glass or ice. I guess you're expecting to ration throughout your meal. We we're never offered another while dining. server was very unfriendly as well as most employees there. Food was ok nothing great. (for a better crepes go to Geppetto). Server never stopped back after dropping off the food. Lots of tiny flies were in the restaurant and kept landing on the food. For four of use for breakfast it was nearly 70.00. Not impressed with the place, Many better options in the area. read more

Members of our party said tap water was fine. Told the filter was broken and that if they give us tap that we could get sick. Gave us the option of the smallest water bottle for 50 cents or a bacterial infection. Their words not mine. Member in our party was given coffee with flakes in it. Asked for a new cup. While up their he asked how they made their coffee. It's was with the tap. They also filled up a bowl for a dog with tap water. Nice gesture but isn't that dog going to get sick? Some of our food was tasteless. Some was really good. Not worth the $70 we spent for 6 people. Would have rather of gotten fast food for $20 I fully understand the 50 cent bottles over not wanting to give out free water. Totally a cash grab. I would be ok with it too if they were honest about it. They either lied to us about the tap water or got a dog and everyone drinking coffee sick. Either way I don't support going here read more

This place is amazing! All the food here is delicious and everyone who works here is really kind, especially the owners. The ambience is great and the outdoor patio is decorated really nicely with cute umbrellas! Highly recommend this restaurant for coffee, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. read more

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

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I am SO glad we found this place! The inside is lovely and the patio is awesome - under a canopy of colorful umbrellas. My husband and I had the brunch special: 1) fruit or salad, 2) an entree, 3) a crepe, and 4) unlimited coffee or OJ or a latte. The fruit was fresh, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with whipped cream. Our omlettes were giant and served with toasted Tuscan bread and mixed greens with creamy balsamic. The crepes were also giant and paper thin. I got bananas and Nutella - the perfect breakfast dessert. My mocha latter was the best I've had in a really long time. And we got all of that for only $20 per person. I absolutely plan on visiting for brunch again! read more

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Really liked this place. They take reservations for weekend brunch, a rarity it seems in Pittsburgh. The restaurant space is very nice, try to sit outside if you can (they have a cool umbrella display). Our waitress Emma was great. Their menu has a good mix of sweet and savory options, the crepes come both ways. I had the buffalo chicken crepe which was great though the salad that came with it was kind of blah. I tried someone else's berries and crepes, it was fantastic. Prices are reasonable. One thing that was a little strange and that I'd wish they change is that they don't have tap water, they give you little Costco water bottles which they charge you for. read more

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

Ordered pick up for a delicious brunch at home and I wasn't disappointed. The food was ready very fast and the owner made my drink himself when I got there so the ice didn't melt. All the ingredients are fresh and the Nutella crepes have such a unique taste you can't find anywhere else. Pictured below is the order of fruit (huge!), Nutella classic pancakes, and Oreo crepe. My boyfriend said suggesting to order from caffe mona was the best decision I ever made read more

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I really enjoyed the food and decor at Caffe Mona. I came with a friend on a Sunday morning around 10am. All the servers were wearing masks and distancing was followed. Overall the food was very good and there were a lot of options to choose from. Unfortunately, the servers made us feel rather rushed. We didn't go more than 3 or 4 minutes without a server asking us if we were ready for the next step in the process. We didn't seem to have a dedicated server, which was fine, however this led to nonstop inquires as to if we were ready to move on. Towards the end, my friend was finishing her meal with food still on her plate and we had already been asked if we were ready to leave about 5 times and one of the servers was just standing watching us asking how we were going to pay (you pay at the front so this inquiry was strange). It made us very uncomfortable considering she was still eating! We were there for under an hour so it is not as though we had overstayed our time allotment. I think the intentions were good to have attentive servers but it led to a negative result. read more

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cozy little gem! Really good crepe + omelet + fruit plate! I think this place is better than my old love Cafe Moulin :) read more

Fantastic service & a delicious menu! My friend & I shared a brie, chicken, apple, & avocado crepe + an order of vanilla berry french toast. Both meals were absolutely wonderful. The staff is incredibly accommodating and genuinely kind. This place is truly a hidden gem & I look forward to sharing it with more friends! read more

Thank you fellow Yelpers for making me aware of this one! I never would have imagined such a place existed! And it's not obvious by looking at the place that such wonderful food resides inside that door. We intended to try Coca Cafe for brunch but the line was far too long so we decided, based on Yelp reviews, to go up the hill and try Caffe Mona since it was so close. WOW. Amazing. The place is small but it has a deck out back that, in good sunny weather, offers a great place to sit, relax, and enjoy some good food. Great menu selections include a prix fix 3 course brunch for $13.99 - includes unlimited coffee, a fresh fruit plate (tons of fruit!), and entree, and a dessert crepe. That's what we chose but I don't think we could have gone wrong with anything on that menu. I got the Mediterranean omelet which was done to perfection with peppers, olives and feta cheese. My wife got the savory French toast with brie, fig preserves, and slices of granny smith apples on a thick piece of French toast. She claims this may have been the best breakfast dish she's ever had. I tried it (imagine that!) and concur - it truly was amazing. People next to us got the berry stuffed French toast which, I admit, I drooled over. Even with a full stomach I would have taken a bite if they had offered. He couldn't finish his and took half home. The crepe was the only disappointment - it tasted like it had been made ahead of time and was a little hard. I know crepes and they should be thin, served warm, and not crunchy in the least. I'm willing to forgive it since by the time that was served, I could barely eat another bite. All in all it was a great place. GREAT place. I'm ready to go back. read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Mediterranean omelet. Oh my!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been wanting to return for the awesome Caffe Mona brunch for a while - in fact I can't believe it's been so long since we've been here. After reading some less than stellar reviews I felt compelled to jump in and send Caffe Mona some love! This place is incredibly cute - very European inspired, brick walls, wooden tables & an awesome back patio. Reminds me very much of Birchwood Kitchen in Chicago, which I love! Plus they have a killer location literally right across the street from Children's Hospital. The $13.99 prix fixe brunch menu was an exciting thing to find. The only thing that could have made it better would have been knowing it was BYOB before we went. Nothing better with a tasty brunch than a good bottle of champagne, although their coffee was pretty darned delicious. I started off brunch with a fresh fruit plate and everything served was in season, ripe & juicy. Great start. Then I was served a dish that made my eyes roll back in my head (even without the champs)! The savory French toast topped with house made fig jam, Brie that was super creamy & buttery and Granny Smith Apples was absolutely superb. The flavor combinations complemented each other perfectly and I only shared a couple of bites with hubby & devoured the rest. I was totally stuffed when the final item, an apricot jam crepe, was placed in front of me. Sad to say, they should have skipped this item. It was crunchy & pretty flavorless. I couldn't have eaten it anyway, but based on the rest of the meal it just didn't compare. Next visit, I'll have a hard time not ordering that French Toast again & you can bet there will be champagne! read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Mediterranean Eggs with toast & a side salad. 5 stars!!!! Wow!!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I'm giving this 5 stars even though they have a serious service problem for Sunday brunch when the back patio is open. The food is all fresh and excellent. I got the banana nutella crepe and a bagel breakfast sandwich. Both were perfect and excellent. My friend got the $20 3 course brunch with a turkey crepe, fruit cup and nutella crepe. All were excellent, but they were all brought out at the same time which really doesn't fit the 3 course bistro marketing of this place. So if you come on a nice sunny Sunday for brunch, be prepared for so-so service. We waited a long time for someone to take order and for the food to arrive. Once it arrived, we never saw the server again. We had to go to the front to pay and our server had to ticket for us, we had to remind him what we ordered and he figured it out. We will be back because the food is so excellent, but maybe on a day that is not so busy. read more

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If you're looking for great food or coffee, this is the place to go. With a street side window, a cozy interior, and a beautiful secluded patio out back, it's the perfect place whether you're on the go, or in the mood for a nice sit down meal. They have a great selection of crepes, omelettes, French toast, and bagels (and everything that we saw and tried was generously portioned). We tried the monte cristo french toast and the mocha french toast and shared the Nutella and banana crepe to finish. Everything was delicious, and fairly priced. Etto, the owner, even came by to introduce himself and chat for a while, making our experience even more enjoyable. Overall, we had a great time and definitely plan on going back. read more

Caffe Mona La Bistro - Front: Mocha French Toast Left: Nutella Banana Crepe Top: Monte Cristo French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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From the outside, you'd think this cafe would be tiny, but they utilize their space pretty well and have an outdoor seating area too. We came for brunch on a Saturday and were seated right away indoors because there was no more space outside. The menu is plain and simple; they offer several omelettes, crepes, and French toast to choose from. We ordered the Spanikopita French toast (Baby Spinach, Feta, Asiago, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Glaze), mocha French toast, and Swiss omelette. The Spanikopita French toast is the first savory French toast I've ever had and it was pretty good. The mocha French toast and Swiss omelette were unimpressive thoigh. The former was just bread soaked in chocolate with whipped cream on the side and the latter was just your typical omelette (a little dry though). Would recommend this place if you're looking for a casual brunch spot and I can imagine the brick-walled cafe being very cozy in the wintertime. Taste | 3 Atmosphere | 3.5 Presentation | 3 Service | 3 OVERALL | 3 read more

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This restaurant has great food but the food is very intense. I love all the food and they have a great variety from crepes to salads! The bathrooms are also very clean. All the waiters are friendly and will get you what you need fast. read more

I loved this little brunch nook in Bloomfield! Because it is situated right next to Children's Hospital, it's in a perfect spot for those visiting the hospital as well as those just looking for a great new brunch spot to try. When I came, I first ordered a caramel latte. I'm not exactly the biggest coffee enthusiast, but I know high quality when I taste it. And this latte was excellent! My sister had a plain coffee and commented on the quality as well. I ordered the Chèvre omelet, and loved it. However, my sister ordered the buffalo chicken crepe, and I was a little jealous I hadn't ordered a crepe myself! Her meal was fantastic. I would definitely recommend trying a crepe if you come and are into that. If you aren't, there are a lot of other great options on the menu as well. read more

great place for Sunday brunch! outdoor and indoor seating. Take out available. Cute outdoor area. Brunch deal for $20.00 includes fruit/salad, entree, and dessert crepe. read more

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

Very cute spot! The photos put off a different vibe than the actual restaurant but that is okay! I am a little confused/out off because they used plastic water bottles. Is there something wrong with tap? Other than that the food was good! Service was alright as well. read more

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