Food was very good! I got one of the omelette and the house fries were also delicious. Also had a mimosa! The vibe of the place is good. Good music. Our waitress was very nice. Overall, I am definitely going to come back! read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I haven't been to a restaurant so aptly named in such a long time. The Nook is just a little nugget of a restaurant set aside on Butker St in the Lawrenceville area of Pittsburgh. I've been past the place a million times and never realized that a delightful little gem of a restaurant was located there. You know a restaurant is good when as you walk in and look at other diners plates and it forces you into a state of confusion when placing your order. I looked at waffles; I looked at omelets; I looked at sandwiches! Oh my goodness! I couldn't make up my mind! So you know what ended up happening? Me and one of my besties ordered a ton of food and when I say a ton, I mean a ton. We ordered Buffalo fries, I had a spicy chicken omelette, she ordered a vegetable omelette plus we ordered home fries then to go. I also got the waffle and pulled pork to-go. Yum yum yum yum yum! Everything was so delicious! Our omelettes came with a side of the home fries and for my toast, I ordered the challah bread. Oh, everything was so fresh tasting and the challah bread had to have been made either on the premises or nearby. The buffalo chips and home fries are amazing! Crispy, perfectly seasoned potatoes in both cases And to treat myself, I also ordered a hot mocha coffee. So lovely! As a matter of fact, the menu, wait staff and vibe of the place is lovely. It's a little homespun and a little hippie-ish, but it's also the local diner that everyone must eat at every Saturday or their week is almost ruined. Seriously, I wish that they were closer and that I could have my own table. (Maybe the owners will set this place up so that people can buy their own tables... Just a thought) But seriously, every person who loves a great breakfast/brunch place must eat here! Period! No discussion! And please make reservations or expect an hour wait. read more

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Great coffee! Great service! Great atmosphere! The staff here are truly amazing, they brought a tent and a heater out for those waiting for tables outside. The food is so good it's one of my most favorite breakfast spots in Pittsburgh read more

I really wanted to like this place after hearing all the good reviews but man this place left us disappointed. Their poached eggs are under poached so you get runny whites on your eggs Benny. The home fries come unseasoned and the hollandaise is not a thick, rich one, it's pretty thin. The inside of the spot has cute decor and it's a nice spot if you're not an eggs Benny connoisseur. We would come back to try other items here since we only got the regular Benny and the waffle Benny. I also didn't like the plates they served their food on. They're plastic plates and the color looks like it's rubbing off. Maybe it was just a really hot day when we came but the water was warm and probably unfiltered - it tasted really bad. read more

The Nook - Eggs benny - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is a nice breakfast place you can come to on the weekday or the weekend. There are plenty of tables and good service. There are a good amount of breakfast options with tons of your favorite sweets including French toast, waffles and pancakes. We enjoyed our pancakes over the French toast. The French toast was good but the pancakes were just so airy and sweet - my husband said they were some of his favorite pancakes. As far as savory goes, the vegetarian cubano chorizo is delicious and filling. Plus the homfries on point read more

The Nook - French toast - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Best brunch place!!!! I had the Turkish connection and banana pistachio waffle. AMAZING. The Turkish connection has eggs Benedict served over Turkish sausage and a muffin- perfect for a savory breakfast. The banana pistachio waffle is perfect- not overly sweet- and has this delicious pistachio cream drizzle over it. There's typically a 20-30 minute wait during peak brunch hours but there's a lot of shops nearby to keep yourselves occupied. Great seating and look above to see some cool hot air balloon lanterns! read more

The Nook - Turkish connection Banana Bonanza Waffle - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Went here for brunch with friends on a rainy Sunday and the weather did not deter others from joining us. Thankfully, there is an online waitlist to join; keeping in mind all people in your group need to be present to be seated. The dining area is divided into 2 rooms so there are a few more tables than you can see from first glance from the front windows. We were promptly greeted by our lovely waitress after being seated. The staff is 5-stars. I ordered the berries French toast. It was good and also not memorable. The menu offerings are plentiful. Omelettes, Benedicts, pancakes, waffles, French toasts, burgers, and salads so everyone should be able to find something they like. read more

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The Nook is a great little cafe/restaurant on Butler Street. They have great options for both lunch and dinner. One of the great things is that they're open on Monday when a lot of restaurants are not. I stopped here for lunch when I was out running errands and had a great lunch. I had the Buffalo chicken salad, elote corn bites, and a lavender dog latte. Everything was delicious and the service was also very good. Their buffalo sauce is a little different than your average sauce...creamier and thicker...but very very good. I highly recommend! read more

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It's a very cute place with a lot of personality on the inside. They have a good menu with a variety of breakfast items mostly. I thought the service was very friendly and attentive and everything came out quickly and presented in a pretty way . It was a nice place for a group brunch. read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This was a takeout order, so this review will not be bad on service. I ordered the southern eggs Benedict, which was good, wish it would of been more flavorful. this is sadly where the three stars come in I found egg shells in the eggs which was super disappointing I got the pancakes, they were to dry for me personally and I wish there's was more powder sugar on them. there's so many better breakfast places in Pittsburgh, it's not really worth the stop. read more

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Love finding new breakfast/brunch spots in Pittsburgh and this is a favorite! The inside is small but cozy and the staff are all really nice and attentive. The menu has an excellent variety of both sweet and savory items; we got the waffle eggs Benedict and the Nutella pancakes (which were unbelievably thick and fluffy). The cocktails are delicious too. We tried the pineapple mimosa and espresso martini. Definitely better to go earlier in the morning than later because this place gets packed and wait times are sometimes long. read more

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Highly recommend this place for breakfast or brunch, food is delicious and the service is perfection. Highly recommend the chicken and waffles paired with a mimosa, best brunch I've have in a while. The decor also makes this place that much better, love the vibe and ambience read more

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The ambiance was a little small and cozy, I loved all the little decorations. Service wasn't nothing spectacular but nonetheless still good. Definitely recommend getting the french toast if you got a sweet tooth. These was for sure my top spot for potatoes though. I looooved how crispy they were. It was a little pricey but definitely worth the trip. read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Aptly named, The Nook is a cute little cafe (where I believe Coca Cafe used to be) on the main drag in Lawrenceville adorned with 3D butterflies and positive feminine artwork. The staff is very attentive and nice. We were frequently offered coffee, which I'm a big fan of. The menu is fairly focused. You don't get lost in options, but there's enough variety to ensure there's something for everyone. The waffle Benedict was perfectly prepared. The waffle was light and fluffy with perfectly poached eggs and sauce. What a bite! The home fries have a nice crust on the outside that gives you a satisfying crunch. Scrambled eggs were just right as well. Not too wet, not too dry. The belle of the ball was the rapsody. Oh my gosh! The 2 pancakes are topped with raspberry compote, mixed berries and goat cheese with whipped cream on the side. This is the only way I want to eat pancakes in the foreseeable future. Their pancakes have a really interesting rise to them. They stand high with edges that are not rounded. Theirs like this low cylinder of warm fluffy flavor. Amazing!! I want breakfast here every day! read more

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The food was so good. The best french toast i've ever had. It was perfect. Good service waiter recommend the french toast. Super cute restaurant overall great experience read more

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I got the Nook burger via UberEat and it was really yummy! It did arrive slightly cold but the flavors were great! Even the brioche bread was so tasty! The fries were a bit on the dry side. I can't wait to actually dine in and try something else. Overall it was a solid burger even for delivery. I would totally get it again! read more

The Nook - Nooks Burger - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First off how is this very VERY popular restaurant NOT claimed?! That's wild to me as there is always a wait to be seated. On that note Andres who is not only a server but also host greets you VERY promptly. Their new electronic wait list is ultra effective and wish more restaurants utilized that online "live view" system. Now to the food. I got The Breakfast Sandwich as pictured with extra crispy bacon. Although i'd prefer Taylor Ham on sandwiches with the word "Breakfast" in it, i must say that this one was pretty tasty. I'll give that credit to the unique honey aioli they put on it. Was upset they didn't offer honey mustard (or any mustard) as a condiment here, but again this surprisingly made up for that. Waffles and poached eggs were also ordered and they lived up to the standard breakfast scale. Both made extremely well. Service. One of the most important things usually not mentioned (if it's great). Sinead our waitress was simply fantastic. Extremely attentive and had great recommendations and insight (hence why The Breakfast Sandwich was chosen). If you're reading this again thank you for such a pleasant first time experience. Also thank you to Andres for again being very courteous and attentive when we first arrived. I'm docking a star only because the tops of the hot sauces look just as bad as the top of the bathroom soap. The restaurant as a whole had a great vibe but the devil is in the details. Easy fix and hope to revisit this review with another breakfast so I may add the extra deserved star. read more

The Nook - The Breakfast Sandwich with extra crispy bacon. Waffles, poached eggs, and home fries on the side. Tasty! - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cute place with fun decor and excellent food! Had the Eggs Benedict Florentine and it was absolutely amazing. Service was very good even though they were very busy at 11am on a Friday. read more

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I would say this place just met our expectations. It's a cozy spot and the service is top notch. The eggs were undercooked on the Benedict and the sauce was overly vinegary. read more

The Nook - Breakfast Sandwich - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Stopped in for a quick breakfast before a busy Sunday and they were so nice and efficient! I got the classic eggs and it was piping hot and delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. It's a popular spot with lots of people coming and going. Good energy for a Sunday brunch! read more

The Nook - Window seat - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The food was absolutely delicious. The spicy bloody mary? Delectable. We each had 2. This joint is VERY VERY busy. I mean, insane. We put our phone number in to wait. We were told it would be 45-1hour. No biggie. We walked around our old stomping grounds in lawrenceville. It has been 45 min so we walked back. No one had called yet but my friend checked in regardless. The gentleman told us, we were up soon and would give us a text/call when they were ready. 30 min, and many other people arrived and were seated. We checked back. He says I called you, you didn't answer. She shows her cell, no missed calls. He pulls out their phone to try and prove he called, her number is not on there. No worries, we were seated. They closed about an hour after we were seated and we did feel a bit rushed ordering food and drinks as they seemed to be awaiting the ability to close. I would 100% go back but I would note this place is DEFINITELY not good for groups of any more than 4. Idealls just 2 to be honest. read more

My favorite thing about this place is the vibe. It's super cute, cool, and cozy. the service is great and the food is pretty good too. So, we love a boozy brunch and not many places offer bloody mary's on a Tuesday at 8am. The Nook does!! So that's definitely a huge perk. The location is right on Butler so it's near a lot of great small businesses in Lawrenceville. We arrived. You can't get a reservation so just show up with your fingers crossed. We could pick our own seat and we sat in the back by a window. It was pretty crowded for a midweek. Only about 4 tables were empty. We were helped right away and our drinks were great. The menu has all the typical items you'd expect for brunch. Our food came out quickly and was tasty. I like fluffy waffles with a crisp and these were a little more doughy and soft. I'd definitely come back and try the benedicts. I saw another guest with those and they looked really good. Overall, I can see why this is a neighborhood favorite. The playlist was fire!! I'd bring my friends back here - on a weekday - for boozy brunch - without a reservation. :) read more

Very cute, cozy spot in Lawrenceville (and one of the only dang places open on Monday!!) We had a latte (hazelnut) and a cappuccino which were PHENOMENAL. Like VERY GOOD. I had the spicy chicken omelette. It was fine. Nothing to write home about. I would recommend something else. Home fries were incredible! My partner had the Mexican Eggs Benedict (which was plant based chorizo) and he really enjoyed it. Definitely get the coffees and the home fries! We'll be back to try other offerings soon! read more

Fun breakfast spot in Lawrence with some perfectly poached eggs. I ordered one of their eggs benedict, Turkish Connection, and it was fantastic. The portion size was nice too. The only downside for me was the cappuccino. It was very acidic and a turn off. But overall, I enjoyed my meal. read more

The Nook - Turkish Connection - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got the Mixed Berries Pancakes and they were SO fluffy and delicious. I also ordered a latte with lavender and definitely enjoyed their espresso. I went with a party of five and had about a 40 minute wait on Saturday around 11am. The wait staff were polite and the wait for our food was only ~15-20 minutes. The restaurant itself was so cute, and I loved the art hanging from the walls. read more

The Nook - Mixed Berries Pancakes - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Heard good things about this place but honestly pretty underwhelming and disappointed. We waited about 30 minutes for a table, but it would've been shorter if they had written the correct phone number. Service was pretty slow, given it was busy because it's a Sunday, but our server checked on us maybe twice and we had to go up to the bar to get silverware. The restaurant has really cute decor though and lots of light so really nice place for the summer. I got the Mexican style eggs Benedict, which was okay, I wasn't impressed. The home fries were amazing though. We got the rapsody pancakes, which were good, but I'm personally not a huge fan of goat cheese. My friend's order was also wrong so she had to wait longer for her food. Overall, not super happy with the experience, would consider coming back at a less busy time read more

Used the website to hold our spot early Sunday morning as we travelled to the restaurant. There was 4 people ahead and we were estimated 20 minute wait, which was very inaccurate. They notified we were ready maybe 5-10 minutes after being accepted to the list. Place is tight but is very cute. Waitstaff was quick and friendly. Menu was very creative and extensive. We ordered French toast, brekkie waffle, nook burger. All good, no complaints - but not spectacular. The coffee and boozy drinks looked interesting as well. Would go back one day but only after trying a few other brunch places first read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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- fluffiest waffle i've ever had, lightly sweet - omelette and avocado toast were also pretty tasty - lavender tea latte is pretty flavorful after letting the tea bag seep - super friendly service and quirky and cute environment read more

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love love love!!! my chai latte was so good omg... definitely will be going back just for that. my omelet was good too!! the only thing i didn't really enjoy was the potatoes but honestly i think that's just personal preference! everything was so YUMMY. and my dad had pancakes and they were BOMB. will be returning!! read more

The Nook - Meat Lovers Omelet - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Great food! Great service and a cool vibe. The pancakes were a treat and the coffee just kept flowing. A must stop for breakfast when we are around the Strip District. Affordably priced too! read more

Amazing experience! The service was super friendly and very attentive and the food was delicious! I had the Breakkie waffle and wow! I may venture to say I've never had a better Belgian waffle, it was cooked PERFECTLY. The ham and honey aioli and harvati cheese was a flawless combination. Then to top it all off even the side salad was flawless, super fresh and topped with a tasty vinaigrette. I heard a rumor from across the table where my mom was sitting that her omelette was just as good. To top it all off the chai lattes were also a sip of pure heaven. As is quite clear, I'll be back! read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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First-- cute spot. Not sure what the theme is, but it's cute anyway. The server was sweet, and handled a lot of tables quickly and without seeming harried. Eggs Benedict were about as they were supposed to be; good ratio of runny to cooked egg. Huge load of mediocre "home fries"; no attempt to dress the plate. Avocado toast was much prettier. Husband has best one-line summary: "if you come here in a GOOD mood the place is great!" read more

The Nook - Avocado toast - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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A great little place for breakfast or lunch. Most of the tables are for 2 or 4 but they can put together a couple of tables for more seating. Our waitress was very friendly and fun to talk with. There are a lot of tempting items on the menu and from viewing some of the other tables and the presentation of the food, it was hard to make a decision. The Southern Benedict was wonderful with a tasty pulled pork, cheddar cheese and hollandaise sauce. Looking forward to returning and trying something between the bread. read more

Oh how I love a good eggs Benny and the Nook did not disappoint! I was so glad to finally make it here with two friends. We put our names in on a Sunday around 1 PM. We were told the wait would be around 30 minutes but it was more like 45 minutes-an hour. We were seated a very small table that probably should've been for 2 people, and the waitstaff didn't seem sure of who was taking care of us (three people asked if we'd like to order and no one brought waters for about 10 minutes). Other than those slip-ups, the food and drinks were fantastic! We all got mimosas, orange and grapefruit. I tried the Southern Benedict, which was SO good. The potatoes were tasty as well! I'll definitely be back, maybe on a nicer day when we can walk around the neighborhood while we wait for a table. read more

The Nook - Southern Benedict - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I really enjoyed our Saturday brunch here last week! This new restaurant comes from the same owners of another Lawrenceville favorite, Gepetto's! We arrived Saturday at 10 am and I ran in to give the hostess my name and number. He said it would be about 30-45 minutes. Still no call after 45 minutes, so we waited outside the restaurant. The hostess came out and said he tried calling me a while ago, but I never had a missed call. My boyfriend tried calling me and my phone started ringing. I don't know if my phone recognized their number as spam or what happened, but I was annoyed that my phone never rang! We were seated near the door, which was very cold every time it opened. Our waitress was great! I love that you can order a mimosa with different juices! I got a grapefruit one, and my boyfriend got an orange one. We enjoyed our drinks while we waited for our food. I ordered the eggs florentine benedict: two poached eggs, sauteed spinach, mushroom, goat cheese, on a toasted english muffin, topped with hollandaise sauce. It looked pretty, but wow those flavors when I bit into it were amazing! This was one of the best eggs benedicts ever. I really, really enjoyed it. It came with a side of potatoes or salad. I picked potatoes and they were not my favorite. My boyfriend ordered a waffle which turned out to be a waffle sandwich. It had eggs, cheese, and Hormel bacon (which is actually ham). I think he expected it to be like a breakfast platter, but instead it was a sandwich with no syrup or sauce. We both loved the waffle, but he would order something else next time. I plan on going back for that eggs benedict soon! The inside of the restaurant was cute, but they do only have one bathroom for the whole restaurant. I waited in line behind 4 people for a while on a busy Saturday morning. Overall we had a good experience! read more

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Really enjoyed the waffles! Would recommend. Sweet, but not overly sweet! Be prepared to wait. You can check out cute shops while you're waiting for table. read more

The Nook - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great new breakfast spot in Lawrenceville! The food was amazing. Lattes were delicious as well. We had a party of 6. The Nook is not ideal for groups larger than 4 but they made it work. It took a while for our food to come out, but the staff was very attentive and kept us updated along the way so we didn't mind at all! We got there at 9:30am on a Sunday and had an hour wait. I had the eggs Benedict and really enjoyed them! read more

The Nook - Eggs Classic Benedict - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I've been wanting to try this place since it opened. Stopped in on a weekday morning; my husband and I had the whole place to ourselves. We sat at the window table because it had lots of sunlight and for people watching. Coffee was good and there were plenty of refills - my waitress even gave me a to-go cup when I was leaving. I had the Florentine eggs benedict (added bacon) and my husband had the Eggsuberant breakfast. I thought the benedict was super tasty and want to try all the other ones. The Eggsuberant was a great choice because you get to try a little big of everything. The pancakes were of the light and fluffy variety (which my husband loves - I prefer more crepe like). The potatoes were crispy and had a distinct seasoning- I liked it- but it may not be for everyone. Staff was super friendly and helpful. They were running a ton of take-out/delivery pick ups. So I guess that's a great option. Overall, I'm happy I tried it. I can't wait to go back and have other things on the menu - looking at you chicken and waffles. I was super sad when Coca Cafe closed, but I'm glad something pretty tasty has replaced it. read more

The Nook - Florentine Benedict - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The moment I walked in I was greeted and immediately seated, so great to not have to wait. I decided to go with the spicy chicken omelette, although it was not spicy at all I added some hot sauce to give it the expected spice it lacked. It was good not much seasoning though. The home fires not pictured was cooked nice and crispy and were quite delicious. I asked if I could get a side of fruit but was told they didn't offer that so that's a bit disappointing. Overall it's a cute retro decorated breakfast spot that offers a variety beverage options. It also offers Wi-Fi for free so if you want to bring your work laptop along do so but it is noisy so pack headphones if you want quiet. I cannot wait to return to try the waffles and French toast next! read more

The Nook - The Nook menu - New American Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Really wanted to love this place after all the reviews but it was pretty meh. It is very cute inside and definitely a nook. I would not recommend if you have a larger party though because it was really tight. A couple with a young baby was sitting next to us & I felt really bad as there was absolutely no place to put the car seat. Service was good & our waitress was very sweet. We ordered the chicken and waffles which was very good. I ordered the southern Benedict and was disappointed. The egg was definitely more hard boiled and had no egg run which is the best part in my opinion. Everything tasted good but it was just a little cold and the egg was not cooked correctly. A fine spot but probably won't be returning read more