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    The Speckled Egg PGH

    4.3 (551 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Half order of brown butter French toast. Cold and eh.
    Jamie M.

    Mediocre. That pretty much sums it up. Not in a dismissive or negative way, it just wasn't noteworthy. We asked our waiter for suggestions, he named one item. That was it. We said we never been before and again asked for recommendations and were again meant with silence. Odd. We split a half order of French toast as an "appetizer". It came out cold and lackluster. Took 50 minutes for our food to come out. I had the lox and loaded. It was a lox bagel. Nothing special. He got the Hen n Hash. It was covered in dill and herbs, but no seasoning otherwise. Pimento grit....again, eh. Brunch for two for $87 should be more than "eh".

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    Alek H.

    The Union trust building is hiding this gem inside. Sit under the beautiful dome while sipping your coffee or grab a breakfast or a lunch at one of their tables. They have few pastries on offer. They have a bar for drinks and an espresso machine for great coffee and very knowledgeable baristas. It's across the street from the Omni. My flat white was delicious and I'm definitely coming back here. Well I absolutely have no issues with Starbucks and that as usual they might go to place because this is definitely something to do when you're visiting and in an out-of-town or as an amazing experience at a really old beautiful building.

    Delicious bowl!
    Edward K.

    My wife and I took a recent trip to Pittsburgh. We had two mornings in town and had a tale of two breakfasts. The Speckled Egg provided the upscale and elevated breakfast, that was a nice contrast to the rustic and local breakfast we had the next day. Our waitress was friendly and professional. After some deliberation, I went with a bowl that included eggs, chicken sausage, sweet potatoes and a nice garnish of dill. The dill surprisingly elevated the whole dish. My wife enjoyed an omelette. Coffee was also quite good! Nice start to a day of sightseeing! (The restaurant staff gave great advice about the nearby tourist attractions)

    Kristen B.

    Highly recommend!!! We sat at the bar and it was fantastic. Friendly awesome service, food was great and tried a specialty shot that was crafted to taste like a loaded baked potato. It was interesting but fun to try. The historic building it is in is gorgeous. Staff was super nice and engaging and really made the experience fun. Definitely go if you are looking for g for breakfast.

    French Toast
    Diana M.

    This place was the first place me and my partner stopped at for brunch, while visiting Pittsburg for the first time ever. The food here was so good and felt very home cooked. It's really hard to find that nowadays. The staff were also extremely friendly, welcoming and interpersonal. The watermelon drink was so refreshing, I finished it within 2 minutes haha. I think the french toast was best i've had in a while and it was a good entree to balance with the side of sausage I ordered which has more of a maple syrup sweetness to it. The restaurant is located inside of a building alongside other restaurants. It's super cool inside, as I included the ceiling after one of the staff asked if I, "looked up yet?" Ready to come back next time we stop by the city! :)

    Nancy D.

    I had a very nice experience at The Speckled Egg in Philadelphia. It's a small, cozy spot located on the main floor of the Union Trust Building, right in a busy part of town. I walked here, so I can't speak to the parking situation. The food was simple, organic, and very tasty -- fresh flavors with a clean presentation. It's definitely a place I'd recommend to anyone staying or working nearby and looking for a good local breakfast or brunch. That said, it's not necessarily somewhere I'd go out of my way to visit again -- not because it wasn't good, but because once was good enough for me. Overall, a solid spot for a local or someone passing through the area.

    Lou M.

    Overall, not a bad place. A pretty small dining area located in a large billing which I'm currently not remembering the name of. The host was very nice and sat us down and offered suggestions for places to visit and how to get there in the Pittsburgh area, so that was very much appreciated. Our waitress was pretty decent, but I wish she would've came by more often because I really wanted to catch up which I never ended up getting before I finish my order. The mail that I got was a little dry to the taste with all the potatoes and I needed some Hines but it happens. Overall, a decent place just needs more attentive, weight staff, and a little larger seating area.

    Lilly B.

    This place is inside a building with multiple other businesses. It's kind of weird because it's inside its own area, but also pours into the lobby. If you are sitting outside of the restaurant, there are people coming and going through the lobby. Kind of interesting. The staff was extremely friendly, and the food came out quickly. Everything was pretty tasty and reasonably priced.

    Bloody Mary  Morning Glory

    We were in town celebrating our anniversary and had a wonderful experience at The Speckled Egg! The Lox & Loaded and Hot Summer Girl were both absolutely delicious and highly recommended. Olivia was a spectacular server--friendly, attentive, and had an amazing attitude. She made our anniversary breakfast even more enjoyable. Great food, great service, and a great way to celebrate while in town. We'll definitely be back!

    Vinnie R.

    This was my first time going to The Speckled Egg. It's right in downtown Pittsburgh and the moment you walk in it's super cute. It's small but cozy and honestly feels like the perfect brunch spot after a night out or if you're just meeting up with friends to gossip over breakfast. We made reservations which I definitely recommend. I ordered the I Am Kazzam and I'm gonna be real... it was not for me. I love trying new things and convincing myself I'll like them, but my taste buds were like girl please. Meanwhile my boyfriend had the patty melt and it was amazing. I took one bite and immediately regretted my entire existence because that should have been my order. We also got the Aloha Pudding because the ingredients gave beach vibes. And let me tell you that thing was so good I almost got emotional. I'm kidding... but only a little. I could eat that all day. The chia seeds with the fruit and granola were such a perfect match. They really put their foot in that one. I'm definitely going back because this place seems awesome and I just know I need a second chance to order something I actually like as my main dish.

    Pimento Cheese and Pickles
    Maansi S.

    Came here for happy hour. The That's My Jam cocktail was delicious! Not too sweet and a great deal for happy hour. Just as a warning, the drink was pretty strong. The pimento cheese and pickles were pretty good too, but a little misleading as it came with pickled onions, cauliflower, and beans, along with the advertised pickles and crackers. It was pretty good, but I would've preferred more crackers and pickles to the other pickled vegetables. Overall a great experience and would love to come back and try the brunch food. It's also conveniently located around many offices, so it's perfect for that post-work happy hour!

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    Karen H.

    We made reservations for three for brunch on a Saturday at 1pm and good thing we did because I heard the staff quote people a wait time of about 30 minutes. It's located inside the Union Trust Building and there's seating "outside" in the main halfway of the building, inside, and at a small bar. My Tea with the Bees cocktail was sweet but excellent and tea forward. Our food was also pretty good and I have no complaints there. They did give us one check for the three of us as an FYI which wasn't a big deal since we all had Venmo.

    The GOAT Omelette
    Altaf A.

    You have to love the ambiance of this Speckled Egg location especially if you get seated outside in view of the beautiful decor. At this location, they've previously made us wait when one person in our party was late. However, this time they did seat me while my friend ran late. I've hunted down the Shakshukas all over Pittsburgh; the one here regrettably now falls at the bottom. The "I am Kazam" had a serious issue with spice levels. I could tell the issue: someone put in too much cumin either on its own or as part of a curry powder blend. It came out with with too much latent low heat aftertaste. Kinda ruined the dish :-( Would be really hesitant in ever ordering it again. My friend had a simpler omelet, which had no issues. They were out of the juice I wanted. Friendly server but had trouble getting coffee refills. This visit was not as successful as my previous visits.

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    All the food was sooo good!! Service was pretty good as well and we sat outside in the hallway area which was a cool area too

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    Great structure, amazing service and good food. It's amazing the great variety of things you can find there

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    We had a great breakfast. Food was super, location was very cool, and the service was good.

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    Really good fried egg on the breakfast sandwich -- perfectly crispy edges. Coffee was not great, but service was fast and friendly.

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    The service was fast and very friendly, the French toast was out of this world good..

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