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    Nova Cafe

    4.4 (19 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Italian (add mayo) with chips and a diet pepsi!

    When you walk in, you can tell that this café is going to be fantastic! Makes me think about the deli I used to go to all the time when I lived outside of the city. Great service, even better food, and reasonably priced! Cozy, no frills, great food. Def. felt at home while I worked on some school work before I went to teach my class. I'll be stopping back for the potato soup that the chef was talking about! Thank you for such a fantastic experience, making me feel welcome, and a delicious meal before class!

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    1 year ago

    Not good, not bad, just so, so. The food was okay, the environment needs an overhaul.

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    Great service, great menu with lots of options. Food was fantastic and super fun atmosphere/customers and staff.

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    My favorite lunch in Pittsburgh always stop when working in the area never had anything bad here love everything about it

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    3 years ago

    Great breakfast food, great atmosphere, and great coffee options. Fast service. No negatives about Nova

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    3 years ago

    Convenient great food never have been disappointed! Would recommend to anyone! Friendly staff

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    Fresh deli meats and cheeses, homemade soups (delicious), and cozy atmosphere.

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    The Nook - Avocado toast

    The Nook

    4.4(267 reviews)
    0.9 miLawrenceville
    $$

    We arrived at 9am on a Saturday which is when they allegedly open according to their website…read more(Google says 8am) and there were already tons of people seated and even a table that diners had finished eating at so there is definitely something inaccurate with their published hours. Thankfully we didn't have to wait for a table for 3 (the folks in front of us in line most have had a bigger table and were given a wait time). I really enjoyed the vibe here as well as the food. I tried the waffle Benedict and thought it was great. Definitely worth a visit for breakfast but their weekend hours should be updated if they open they open before 9am...

    This joint has been on my list of places to try for a while now. Was it worth the 53 minute wait on…read morea Saturday morning? Yes, yes it was. There was a friendly gal at the door taking names and numbers. I could hardly believe the wait time but decided to put down my name and do a little window shopping during the wait. We were eventually called and texted to let us know our table was ready. Our table was in the very back corner, next to a group of girls loudly talking about their drunken escapades the night before. It was entertaining to say the least. Our server was super friendly and accommodating to dietary restrictions/modifications. I ordered a Turkish Benedict on gluten free toast.... So. Good. Amazing flavors. My daughter got the croissant avocado toast which she loved. I also got a pistachio latte and was pleasantly surprised to see the used pistachio butter and not a syrup. It was lovely. I had to keep my child from drinking it all! While the wait was long, it was definitely worth it. The space is smaller than I imagined. The food came out fast for how packed it was. It's worth it!

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    Geppetto Cafe

    4.5(458 reviews)
    0.9 miLawrenceville
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    Geppetto Cafe is such a hidden gem in Pittsburgh. The café has this cozy, whimsical atmosphere that…read moremakes it feel completely different from your typical brunch spot, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming the entire time. Their crepe selection is honestly one of the best parts of the menu, with so many unique options to choose from, but the House of Crepe was definitely the standout!! It was packed with flavor, perfectly balanced, and tasted just as good as it looked. If you're looking for something sweet to balance the savory, the mixed berry crepe is delicious! Everything felt fresh, homemade, and thoughtfully prepared. Can't wait to come back!!

    Nice, quick food with a cutely decorated cafe and a nice ambiance!…read more Service was quick and we got in even on a busy day with barely any wait, love the decor here with so many knickknacks and the books hanging from the ceiling too! They gave a lot of options, but the crepes are definitely what they are know for. The Sunny Side was a great sweet and savory crepe, with fruit, crispy bacon, eggs and cheese with the crepe, definitely would recommend and make sure to ask for hot sauce as they make their own. Only problem was that some other plates with salads had spotty and not so fresh greens. Overall, nice place for a quick crepe and would recommend for their fun crepes!

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    Geppetto Cafe - @eat_with_lily (food IG & tiktok)  Chicken and Gruyere Cheese Crepe

    @eat_with_lily (food IG & tiktok) Chicken and Gruyere Cheese Crepe

    Geppetto Cafe - @eat_with_lily (food IG & tiktok)  Bonjour Crepe Chicken and Gruyere Cheese Crepe

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    Happenstance Cafe - Glenn's Grilled Chicken Handheld

    Happenstance Cafe

    4.8(55 reviews)
    1.2 miLawrenceville

    Lovely cozy coffee shop nestled into Lawrenceville. Barista was incredibly kind and made excellent…read moredrinks out of my ube white chocolate mocha and strawberry matcha. There's a very nice outdoor area and patio that I can't wait to see in the spring. The upstairs seating has multiple rooms for cozy seating and privacy to read or work. Genuinely loved this shop and will be back.

    Happenstance is a woman-owned spot in Lawrenceville, which I genuinely love and want to support…read more The owner, Jill, is clearly invested in the business--any time I've seen her on site, she's greeting customers, checking in, and it's obvious she cares about people having a good experience. They catered an International Women's Day event for us last year and did a great job, and I've also been in several times on my own. When it's good, it's really good--but there is some inconsistency. I've ordered the same items on different visits and had days where it was excellent and other days where it was just so-so. My hope (and assumption) is that as staff gets more fully trained and gains experience, the quality will become more consistent. The space itself is very cute, and don't be fooled by how small it looks when you walk in--there's an upstairs and a back patio, which is a nice surprise. Pricing is a bit high for what you get, but that's pretty standard for Lawrenceville/Penn Ave. Overall, I'm glad this place exists and I'll continue to support it. With a little more consistency, it could be a standout neighborhood favorite.

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    DiAnoia's Eatery

    DiAnoia's Eatery

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.7 miStrip District
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    diAnoia's absolutely lived up to the hype! The restaurant was hopping, but the service was warm,…read moreattentive, and never missed a beat. The whipped ricotta with lemon and crostini was a perfect start, the butter bean salad with cucumber and tomato was unbelievably fresh and outstanding, and the Caprese panzanella was beautifully balanced with incredible seasonal flavor. You can taste the quality in every bite. We can't wait to come back!

    This place feels like Alla Famiglia's younger sister with an Italian beach club vibe. The patio is…read moreabsolutely adorable and was one of my favorite parts of the experience! We stopped by while walking around the Strip District looking for a quick lunch. During lunch service, you order at the kiosk, find a seat, and clean up after yourself, which makes for a casual and easy experience. Food: The tomato sauce here is probably some of the best red sauce I've had in a long time. We ordered the Caprese Panzanella, meatballs, crispy potatoes, and spaghetti with red sauce. Everything was delicious, but the salad completely stole the show for me. It was packed with fresh ingredients, bright flavors, and so many different textures that worked perfectly together. Every dish tasted fresh, simple, and executed well. Service: For lunch, you're mostly taking care of yourself, but the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming whenever we interacted with them. This is one of those places that doesn't need a long review because you really just need to try it for yourself. I'd absolutely recommend stopping by if you're visiting Pittsburgh for either lunch or dinner. Fresh ingredients, great flavors, and a fun atmosphere. My only regret is losing my phone and all the photos I took here!

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    DiAnoia's Eatery - House Salad with Mixed Greens, Olives, Chickpeas, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Cucumbers, and Oregano Vinaigrette

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    Mediterra Cafe - Mushroom melt, toasted to perfection. Take some pickles home!

    Mediterra Cafe

    4.3(81 reviews)
    0.9 miLawrenceville

    Came here for a friday brunch and absolutely loveddd it, I wish I lived closer! The staff was all…read morefriendly and had great vibes and the space itself was simultaneously cozy but the design made it feel bigger and more open than it is. With that said, it is a bit tight with not that many seats, but the option of window seating and seating at the bar certainly helps. I got the cookie crisp cereal milk latte, raspberry almond tart, and cheese toast. It wasn't until halfway through my meal that I rememered to snag a picture. The food was sooooo good, all the flavours perfectly individual and shining through of each item. The tart wasnt too moist or dry, the latte had a lovely light espresso with the aftertaste of the yummy cookie crisp milk, and the toast was a delicious mix of salty and sweet. I was sooo full by the end of it. Before heading out, I had to check out their products and ended up leaving with some goat cheese with herbs and dried flowers and some gluten-free focaccia that I'm excited to try.

    Really nice cafe with beautiful pastries and good food!…read more The crookie is absolutely massive, and I love that the cookie isn't just in the top but also in the croissant as well, though I think the drizzled chocolate is a bit much. Would definitely go with something a little less sweet next time! Unfortunately they didn't have regular drip coffee when I went, but the Americano was solid, and their specialty drinks all looked good! The get super busy and popular, not surprising, so be prepared to fight for tables, especially if you want to order food ( which is also really good!) Definitely will be coming back to try their delicious food options and other pastries soon!

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