Welcome to the Friendship Perk & Brew! The best neighborhood coffee shop, restaurant and pre-covid community enter in Friendship, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Diane, the restaurant mgr. greeted me warmly at 8 am on a chilly Nov. morning. She must've thought, "who is this jaggoff?", as I walked in wearing my fuzzy corgi onesie (w/ matching corgi backpack) and my signature Hopper grin :o3 I bellied up to the counter, received a menu and we started chatting. Diane smiled at me and immediately asked me if I was a cook (I do agree that I have that vibe about me...). "I run a tight ship, but we take care of our cooks real good. I trust them and don't go back there to check on em'", Diane said in a kind, but surly manner. I could tell she had kids and probably grandkids, in the best way. They're also still looking for an additional cook so if any of this sounds good to you, come join the family! After the classic small talk, we started to get into the real topics at hand. I mentioned that I've been in recovery and just moved next door and was so gratefúl to have this place next door. Diane mentioned the owner, Nick Redondo, lost his son to an overdose the day after Thanksgiving in 2020 and pointed to the wall behind me. I turned around and saw the gallery wall of Nick's family photos, including his eldest, Nick Jr. Redondo, who we lost after his battle with drug addiction. His son was gorgeous, looking straight out of a vogue cover; classically handsome and fit, with a smoldering gaze. Diane mentioned Nick Sr., runs an outreach program regarding substance misuse and addiction called the "Fentanyl Fathers" and that he would be coming in with the morning pastries any time now. I knew this is where I was meant to be, I was home. Just as I finished that thought, Nick cruised in the back door with an absurdly large box of pastries in hand (Patty Cakes!!!) muttering about something that needed fixing. Diane and Nick shared quips about their mornings, the latest building news and how the batteries in the the milk frother just went out. I smiled as I eavesdropped, I could tell Nick and Diane were long-term friends. My breakfast burrito arrived, as Nick and Diane continued to exchange suggestions regarding fixing a pipe, but I tuned them out at this point, gazing at the perfectly crisp, browned potatoes and spectacular cross-section of this breakfast burrito specimen. I ordered a dirty chai latte, which was served in a mug, and a breakfast burrito with extra crispy bacon (obvi). Full disclosure, I'm somewhat of a breakfast burrito snop being from LA but let me tell you, it was perfect. The tortilla was grilled on both sides Each bite had the perfect egg, bacon, guac, pico and cheese ratio. The combination of the dirty chai and hearty burrito was like a little slice of heaven on this cold, dreary day. read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Unfortunately had a pretty mediocre experience with this spot. Ordered a very simple item to see whats up with the place: egg and cheese sandwich with cheddar on a croissant. I like that you have a high degree of customization for a lot of the sandwiches. However, the quality of the item itself was quite disappointing. It was so incredibly greasy. Like, you could feel the grease seeped into the croissant and it sticks to your fingers. The croissant itself seemed to be reasonable quality but it was just drenched (genuinely wet from oil). Egg was okay but very bland. So was the cheese. Just tasted of oil. read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Egg and cheese sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I had my bridal shower at Friendship Perk & Brew. The space is cute and the event itself turned out nice, but that was entirely thanks to my host and guests--not the ownership. Planning was frustrating from the start. Nothing was put in writing, and key details kept changing, sometimes with the owners acting like previous conversations never happened. We were originally told there would be a cook on-site to make sandwiches, then later they claimed that was never offered. They raised the rental price from the original quote and later added a $175 cleaning fee that hadn't been discussed--we ended up taking all the garbage with us to avoid that charge. There was also a clear disconnect in communication between the owners. Nick was pleasant and would tell us one thing, but his wife would contradict him and seemed annoyed. Overall, they didn't seem happy to have us there, which added unnecessary stress to what should have been a celebratory experience. They also threw out a bowl my hostess left behind (and inquired about quickly after) and were not apologetic. The shower turned out lovely, but that was in spite of the venue's management. I wouldn't recommend booking private events here unless communication and professionalism improve significantly. read more

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Food, coffee and service all top notch. I've never felt more at home at a coffee shop than here. Would go back again!

Great place, great staff. Nice seating and outlets if you want to get some work done during the day.

What a lovely neighborhood find. We went in for coffee and came out with coffee, sandwiches and great stories by the owner. It is so quaint in there. The food was really good as well. I would recommend ordering and just sitting and enjoying the atmosphere. We ordered take-out, because of our timing, but next time, we'll definitely sit and relax a bit more. read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Menu on Dec 13 2025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Nice, clean, friendly neighborhood coffee shop. The food is delicious. I had a salad (I recommend the fig vinaigrette). My family had breakfast burritos. They loved them. read more

My only problem with our lunch here is the owner bothering us throughout our meal. He was not just welcoming us and making sure we were enjoying our food. It was him over-sharing personal things every time he came to our table (maybe 6 times). For example, he kept going on about his wife, how thin and beautiful she is and how he gained weight with each child but she stayed skinny. I asked if he could turn the gas fireplace on because we were cold. He said yes but then added that he would lay down a sheepskin rug in case anyone wanted to roll around on it. Gross. Inappropriate. read more

4.5 Impromptu stop this past Sunday morning (9:15am). They were not open long, but ready to get our day started properly. FINALLY a place that serves up a dark roast option (Dark Velvet?). It was a nice cup of Joe. We weren't asked for a top off, but they have different sizes, so order the large if you require 20+ oz. You grab menus, find a seat and order at the counter when ready. Not a massive menu which I prefer. I ordered the Greek omelet and it was very good. Potatoes are basically chopped fries. Not my favorite as some of them got quite hard. Texas style toast your only option and served with butter packets. The bread was fantastic. No complaints. The food runner cleared our plates quickly. Love that. The place was starting to get busy but not insane. Instant fan and would return over and over if I'm in the area. read more

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Wasn't expecting much when I ordered the California Club but when it was served my jaw dropped! It was a huge portion - three layers of bread, but didn't feel too heavy or dry at all! It was probably one of the best club sandwiches I've ever had. The fries were also nicely seasoned with a slight kick to it. Someone who seemed like the owner came to chat with us and he was super friendly and made the dining experience just that much better. Definitely would come back again! read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - California Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food and coffee were amazing, and the staff were all so nice! There are great vibes here, and it's in a cute neighborhood! Would recommend! read more

Food was delicious and staff were very friendly and attentive. Would definitely come here again when in town.

Friendship Park & Brew is a great local spot with excellent coffee and really good breakfast food. Everything we ordered was fresh, and the coffee was wonderful. The staff is friendly and welcoming, which makes it an easy place to relax and hang out. Definitely a go to neighborhood spot. read more

Very nice staff. Warm vibe in the dining area. Counter service prior to sit down dining. Ordered the breakfast bowl which included scrambled eggs, home fries, cheese, 2 pancakes, and choice of meat (chorizo). Everything was cooked awesomely, especially the potatoes and eggs. Struggled a bit with the plating as it was served in a deep bowl with pancakes at bottom. Hard to add ketchup or hot sauce to the eggs or potatoes as it was going to hit the pancakes. And hard to cut the pancakes with fork due to the deep bowl. Other minor gripe is feeling like it's a wildcard going to order as the prices aren't displayed on the website and the price upon ordering was $3 more than the menu display provided. When prices aren't on the site, it feels a little suspect. read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Breakfast bowl with chorizo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very friendly environmen. Coffee was good, a little sweet but enjoyable :) Nice place to enjoy a coffee or small breakfast with friends!

Best cafe in PGH! Food is exceptional and the coffee is the best in the city. Service is super quick (you'll never wait more than 15-20min for ur food). The ambiance is rustic and homey My bfast go to is the veggie omelet and lunch is the chicken wrap add veggies. The veggies are fresh, the chips are homemade, and the owners (Nick and Diane) will come up and talk to you as if you've known each other for 15 years. read more

Cute breakfast spot with spacious seatings and cozy vibe. You order at the counter before you sit down. They have many drink options to choose from, their matcha latte is delicious as it was not too sweet. We ordered Waffle Chicken, Omelette, and Breakfast Sandwich. The food tasted good but the chicken and bacon were a bit too dry for me. Also ordered a blueberry muffin and they didn't offer to warm it up. We still had a lovely experience here nonetheless. read more

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Veggie omelette was very good, service a tad slow but worth wait the pumpkin latte was awesome, will visit again

I had a caramel latte and it was good! The barista was friendly. The atmosphere was neat. I'd come back here in the future and try other foods and menu items! read more

Fantastic service and food at Friendship Perk and Brew! Diane provided excellent customer service while being very knowledgeable and welcoming. The environment is top notch and the restaurant is clean, orderly and at a great location. Highly recommend! read more

Cozy, wonderful hot drink selection, and yummy food. Their croutons and fig dressing are delicious and I always love a menu that has avocado offerings. Great place for breakfast, lunch or typing away on a computer. Attentive staff and music that isn't too annoying, like a lot of cafes. The double doors keep Arctic drafts from coming in every time someone enters, a problem I keep running into at other coffee shops. Love this place. read more

Lovely little local spot. Great coffee and my omelette and home fries were delish. Street parking can be dicey, but we only walked a few blocks. So no worries. Lovely menu. Would come back for sure! read more

Honestly a tad disappointed! With all these amazing reviews, I was hoping to have an amazing breakfast experience. The location felt a tad hostile and homophobic? When we ordered, the woman who took our order was quite rude and did not offer a friendly response to our questions. We ordered the breakfast platter with sausage along with two lattes. The lattes were way too sweet, had so much milk, and barely any coffee! Worst of all, there were so many coffee grounds in the drink. As a former barista, this is a BIG no. The waffles came out soggy, eggs not well seasoned, and the sausage was a tad undercooked. Im thinking they were just short staffed, but honestly not a great experience. Will not be dining again. Also, the website says they close at 2PM. At 1:57 a woman rudely approached us and told us that they were closed. We were the only ones she said this to... everyone else was able to stay. Felt a tad homophobic! Not so friendly there, "friendship" perk and brew. read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Iced Flavored Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very friendly staff and the owner, Nick more than happy to share history of the neighborhood. Food was good but not quick. Like all neighborhood places, Parking a big issue. read more

Overall not a good experience. First and foremost the food is not worth the wait. We ordered two breakfast bowls & two drinks and intended to eat there. The coffee was mediocre and after 35 minutes of waiting for our food we finally asked if they could wrap it up to go. After another 10 minutes we finally got it & headed home to eat it. The pancakes were greasy and soggy and the overall quality was poor. After a few bites our stomachs were not happy and we weren't able to finish the food. The other thing I think worth mentioning is that the environment wasn't very friendly. Really unenthusiastic service and nothing pleasant about the interaction. They seemed to only be happy to serve a certain demographic that the other two people with me were not. So to be frank - if you're white & enjoy super mediocre food & have a ton of time on your hands - have at it! If not, I'd look somewhere else for friendly service. read more

I ate here for the first time this morning after passing this restaurant multiple times and I cannot believe I havent stopped in before!! 5/5 It was absolutely delicious food and coffee, with quick and easy service. (Not to mention the decaf tastes delicious). The atmosphere of the place is cozy, rustic, and filled with historical photos of Pittsburgh. The best part was the staff. The owner, Nick, spent time talking to us. He was so incredibly kind and continuously made sure our experience was satisfactory. Highly recommended this place to anyone in the area! read more

comfy hometown vibe and delightful staff! giving Gilmore Girls...delicious and affordable too :)

Stopped to get my son a fruit smoothie - listed price was $5, was charged $6.75. When I inquired about it I was told the prices went up but the menu hasn't been updated yet. No apology or anything. smoothie is just a cup of ice + concentrate syrup, no actual fruit. tasted disgusting read more

Really enjoy the vibe here. Food is terrific as well is the service. Occasional live music is played as well.

We were staying at the AirBnb next door and came here for coffee and breakfast. The people were so friendly and the coffee was delicious. My husband and I split an egg sandwich and it was very good. We enjoyed our meal. read more

Super cute neighborhood spot. Had a great quick breakfast and the owner made a point to stop by and talk to us. Will definitely be stopping back especially after tasting the breakfast menu to check out the lunch menu. read more

We were looking for a place to have breakfast and since we were at West Penn Hospital, I suggested trying out Friendship Perk and Brew. Once we were educated with the operations of the place, we placed our orders; both got omelettes. We got our coffees and grabbed a table. The food was brought to us we got our first look at our orders. The omelette was a nice size, good amount of fillings, and it came with toast and potatoes. After the first taste we were able to maintain our smiles until the end of the meal. Now about those potatoes.....When someone tells me "Home Fries", I always imagine fried potatoes of all shapes and sized mingled with onion and green peppers with a nice side of buttery taste. The potatoes I dread are those little perfectly square 'potato-ettes. Which are bland and should definitely be re-bagged and put back in the freezer. BUT..........When the meal was presented and I saw those dreaded squares of once frozen disappointment, my heart just sank. BUT........again, after trying those potatoes, I was so amazed and delighted that they actually had taste. A mildly seasoned flavor with a taste of potato. I just looked up with a face of shock and awe. The coffee was great, not too strong or weak but full bodied and hot. We got refills and spoke with the servers after our plates were removed. The servers were women who were relaxed and obviously enjoying themselves. For myself, a pleasant change from youth who always see the customer as an obstacle in the way of the next text. The other thing I forgot was that one customer, who had finished and was on her way out, got the attention of her server and said..."Thank you. That was the best breakfast sandwich I have ever had." Food is a subjective thing based on each of our tastes and taste buds, but I liked the food, the atmosphere, the servers and the coffee. I got more than I had expected. read more

Was in town with my sister and 2 year old nephew. We were looking for a nice casual entertainment due to the fact toddlers are as unpredictable as the weather. This place was awesome and very welcoming. Made us feel right at home not to mention the food was phenomenal! Highly recommend and will definitely be back! read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Apple Cinnamon Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The perfect spot for coffee, food and work. My son and I decided to meet up for brunch at Friendship Perk and Brew. This place is magical...it feels like you are in a light filled beautiful living room with spaced out seating. Many people were cozied up with their food and working away. The staff and owner, Nick, are some of the friendliest people in the area. I had an amazing latte made from a fantastically roasted bean. The "piece de resistance" was the BEST REUBEN bagel I have ever had. The manager picks 3 Brother's Bagels up daily. The bagel came with the perfect amount of corned beef and sauerkraut and melted in my mouth. I honestly thought that the bagel tasted like it just came out of the oven. I thought that their pricing was on par with everyone else. On a side note, I know everyone is complaining about prices of food right now.....but, let's be honest, if you want quality food and you also want people to be paid fairly, then it's simply going to cost more. We will be back and will be ordering for pick up regularly from this gem. read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Excellent, welcoming staff, great vibe, very friendly owner, very clean, delicious food and coffee. When traveling, we stop at a different coffee shop everywhere we go, Friendship Perk & Brew has definitely earned a top star on our list! We'll be back, for sure! read more

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Good food. Friendly people. Nice relaxing place. I will go back there if I visit Pittsburg again.

I stopped in Friendship Perk and Brew and got take out. Ruben and the seasoned chips. It was a phoned in for pick up order. The lady who waited on me - super. Ice and helpful! My food was ready when I got there but they had a slight issue cashing me out - called the owner over - very nice and friendly man who took care of the issue quickly! They have coffe bar and pasties - craft beers - appetizers - soups - salads and sandwiches to choose from! Got home and the food was really good! Definitely a place I will go back to - next time checking out a trivia night or when they have live music read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Ruben with really good season chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chaotic, but fun. The vegetarian omelette was yummy and filling. The avocado toast meal only has one piece of toast and egg; only order the avocado toast as a snack. Note: you order both food and drinks at the register and find your own seating. We spent quite a while confused about where we should be. read more

Friendship Perk and Brew - Veggie omelette and avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Good food and are as friendly as the name suggests Ranch and homemade chips delish Very welcoming read more

I'm a cook there and the place is wonderful. For valentines day we are doing a special of heart shaped pancakes and eggs and bacon for 14 dollars read more