Anna L.

Sooo yummy! Small place but we walked around the neighborhood for about 20 minutes while we waited. Delicious breakfast and great service!

Bruce G.

First time here after driving by for a couple of years. Two years lost! This is an exceptional place with exceptional (and creative) food. Service was very friendly and food was promptly prepared. The murals provide an inviting atmosphere. It can get crowded although tables clear frequently. Street parking is usually available close to entrance so a short wait in the car in really cold weather is not inconvenient. Just watch the door for someone leaving.

Morgan W.

A Magical Pittsburgh Gem! I love this cafe and it's unique menu! They have so many good options to choose from...the menu concept is so unique all the dishes are named after a famous person in history. I got the Nutcracker which was absolutely deliciousness!! It looked fantastic and tasted even better! The wait so pretty long but it is a Sunday so that's expected, we stopped across the street at a coffee shop which was very convenient while waiting! The owner was very nice and sat as outside and moved our table to a shaded area! Definitely worth it!

Lisa S.

A sweet lil Labor Day brunch date. I love continuing to explore places in Pittsburgh I've never been, so it was a sign from above when one of the only places open was Famous Cafe. Super cute and quaint inside. Our servers were sooo kind and attentive the whole meal. I got the Napoleon omelette- a simple ham and cheese omelette, with a side of fried potatoes. The omelette was big, cheesy, and simple and exactly what I was craving. The lil fried potatoes were the perfect accoutrement, bringing the salty crispy goodness. Hiding under the "salad" section of the menu, Noa found the Nutcracker "Syrniki" Syrniki are sweet, fluffy pancakes or fritters made from farmer's cheese (tvorog), eggs, and flour, originating from Eastern Europe. They were SO yummy. Reminded me of cheese blintzes in lil silver dollar pancake form. Sweet and fluffy. I doooo wish they were slightly bigger or there was more served on this dish- 4 just didn't feel like enough. I was tempted to get another order tbh. Paired with that sweetened milk (which I'd put on any and everything), the compote and some fresh fruit- it was a really delightful dish. I just wanted moreeee. Everything was delightful and #GOUDapproved Nutcracker "Syrniki" (grilled Eastern Slavic cheesy pancakes) Tvorog cheese, sweetened milk, compote, walnut and mixed fruits $15 Napoleon Omelette Ham, egg, and cheese w side of fried potatoes (+$3) $15

Margo A.

If a perfect breakfast exists, it might be at Famous Café. We started with a hot coffee and an iced caramel latté, and both were brought out right away. Both drinks were strong and full of good coffee flavor. We ordered the Gouda Mac bites and the Syrniki to share, and both were delicious, but the latter had a unique texture and flavor profile that we won't soon forget. The crumbly, lightly sweet cheese in the pancakes paired incredibly with the condensed milk and berry compote, and the walnuts added the perfect bit of crunchiness. My guest opted for eggs Benedict, which were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The accompanying salad was crisp and fresh. I opted for the Ramsey omelette, and it was one-of-a-kind in the best way. One doesn't often use the word "fluffy" when they think of an omelette, but this particular one was. It was light and airy while still full of heavy, cheesy goodness. I opted for potatoes as a side, and they were the perfect, crunchy, salty accompaniment. The wait staff were all very kind and attentive. One thing to note-- this establishment does not take reservations, so get there early. However, if you/your party encounter a wait, I assure you it is worth it! Famous Café had been on my list of breakfast places to try for some time, and it will remain on my list of local favorites. I can't wait to continue to explore their menu!

Julie Anna E.

I really enjoyed my breakfast here. The food was good. I had an omlette and an iced latte. My biggest complaint is that the omlette was $16 and came with a "side salad" who eats a green leafy salad for breakfast?? They know this is silly and immediately ask "do you want breakfast potatoes for $2?" anywhere else in pittsburgh that has omlettes- potatoes are included. It's a simple thing that is silly and cheap for a place to do. So $18 for an omlette if you want it with potatoes like a normal person. Hemlock House across the street serves just as good/better omlettes for $13-15 and they come with potatoes....included. I also docked a star for the creepy AI generated images all over the walls. No, it's not "art" it's creepy and another way for the business to cut costs and be cheap. Pittsburgh and REGENT SQUARE is full of talented artists!! You can get local artists to paint cool art of celebrities instead of the weird AI.

Zara T.

I liked this place! Food came out fast, server was friendly, it was bright and cheery in the dining area. My parents and I stopped in for a quick bite and each ordered a meal. Portions were big, so I think we could've split 2 plates between the three of us. Each dish is named after a famous person, thus the name of the cafe. There were also photos (AI perhaps) of various famous people around the restaurant. It's a little cheesy, but clever as well. If I lived in Pittsburgh, I'd definitely stop back again. I think you could sit for awhile and do some work if you needed to here, or go in and out for a quick meal. Easy to find at the intersection and plenty of street parking when we were there.

Mike B.

Reasonable, but not spectacular. While I appreciate the naming convention around items on their menu and the corresponding themes around historical figures, it didn't really seem like the names were particularly inspired or particularly focused on aligning historical figures with particular dishes. That's really a minor concern and not a big deal. In terms of the actual food, it was fine. The vegetables on each salad were fresh, and the various brunch items on the menu were reasonably well constructed. That having been said, nothing was particularly inspired. Every dish really needed some additional condiments and additions to deliver a good flavor and texture experience. Many of the dishes seemed like combinatorial variations on the same set of ingredients. I realize that's a bit of a necessity in a professional kitchen, but I would have expected a bit more variety. All told, this was a perfectly reasonable destination with a small space and a staff that was very helpful and clearly trying to deliver a good experience. It was reasonable enough, but somewhat short of great.

Mia T.

A friend and I enjoyed a quick breakfast at Famous Cafe during the weekend. We saw a bit of a rush but we were still seated quickly inside. We both ordered an entree and split the pancakes. My entree consisted of poached eggs and salmon with potatoes on the side, it was tasty and came out fresh and hot. My friend got an omelette, it was a huge portion she could barely finish it all. I really liked the pancakes, they were very well made and soft. I also ordered an iced coffee and I liked that they have coffee options outside of just hot drip coffee. The cafe has cool decor featuring a variety of famous, iconic people like Salvador Dali, Marilyn Monroe, Edgar Allen Poe, just to name a few. The staff is also very nice and we had no customer service issues during our visit. The prices were fair and I thought the value was great for the amount of food you get.

Melody B.

Cute and cozy brunch spot! Took my dad for a birthday brunch and it was the perfect spot to chat and snack. Loved how sweet and kind the server was. As a local to Regent Sq this is the perfect addition to the neighborhood.

Jeremy B.

Ordered on 6/2/2024 Ate List: - Napoleon Omlette, Score: 7.2 - Side Salad, Score: 6.5 - Sourdough Toast, Score: 6 Love this location in Regent Square and staff was extremely kind. Service was VERY quick. The omlette was very light. It didn't have much to it though. I'm a western omlette fan and the closest was this and it only had ham and cheese in it. Everything was cooked well but I just didn't lobe there being basically a slice of ham folded in the omlette. The Salad was good. Very plain relatively. Had a delicious dressing. But my friend got the potatoes instead as a side and I immediately regretted my decision - get those. Sourdough Toast wasn't too toasted. Was warm, not hot. Toasted but not crispy. Would recommend this spot though and would go again.

Ken L.

Very cute spot! Service is super fast and the girls were very nice. The food came out fast and good. I really liked my eggs benny since they were perfectly poached and the hollandaise was done right! Liked the side salad too. It was a Sunday morning and we got seated pretty fast, there was no wait at all. Definitely small inside so I would recommend this spot for smaller groups. The menu is also decently big so you can find something for everyone!