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) read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Delicious bowl! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's one thing when the service is bad and another when BOT service and food are bad. Upon entering, we were seated by the host. A friendly, smiling young man. He was courteous, well spoken and friendly. We sat there for about 10-12 minutes. No one approached the table. We looked over to what appeared to be a bar area and we saw two servers standing there talking and showing each other their phones. My wife said, "With our luck, one of those two is our server." Sure enough, when they were finally done talking, one came over to our table....no smile and a big audible sigh. She asked what we wanted to drink, we gave our order and she returned with our beverages. After another 10 minute wait she came back to take our order. When asked about a certain dish, came another big sigh, eye roll and and a rote description of said dish. The food arrived and one of the orders was wrong. Another wait to get her attention. We asked for the item to be redone as we had ordered it. And she even asked how we wanted it! You got it...another eye roll and a big sigh. At least she was well oxygenated! The dish came back with the very same results. On that issue we gave up. Then came the wait for the check. Once again the two servers were chatting, no heads turned to check on their tables. My son went over to get the check. When the check arrived, it was attitude city. She accused us of picking on her because she was only a server. It's obviously how she saw herself. We then asked for the manager who was quick to side with the server. She said that nothing seemed to satisfy us and that we had a problem. IN SHARP CONTRAST. I have been to the Speckled Egg on the South Side many times. From the Host/Hostess to the servers to the bus staff, everyone had a smile, chatted with their customers, laughed and it was always a great experience. The manager came over since he recognized me from being there many times and we chatted for a minute. We are talking Night and Day. Completely two different experiences from server to management styles. To me there is only one Speckled Egg and one complete waste of time (Downtown). read more

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". read more

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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. read more

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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! :) read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

What a lovely little breakfast spot in a stunning building. The food was great and service spot on. The ambience even better. I highly recommend it for a great breakfast while you're in downtown Pittsburgh. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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! read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Pimento Cheese and Pickles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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. read more

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I've been to the southside location but I think I like the ambiance of this one more. I got the special, country fried steak, which I've only ever gotten from IHOP before. This one was fancier with the chimichurri and cheddar grits but the steak itself was very chewy. My friend got the avocado toast with lox and said the lox tasted particularly good here. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Country fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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. read more

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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. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - The GOAT Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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

We dropped in to the Speckled Egg for breakfast as it was conveniently located across the street from our hotel. It sites in the lobby of a lovely old Pittsburgh bank building and it looked like it was going to be a good place for us to get a quick bite. The staff were young and attentive. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't that great. My wife ordered the biscuits and gravy, which she described as tasting like pot roast and gravy, not what she expected for a breakfast meal. The bagel I ordered wasn't very good either, just lackluster and flavorless. When we asked our server to split the bill with our friends, the items we ordered were mixed up and my "half" of the bill was over $50, very pricy for a mediocre breakfast. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Menu September 2025 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cute place and busy! The food was great, the service was also. The coffee could have been better however the fresh Turmeric shot made up for it. The building where it's located is stunning. read more

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Delicious. I just had scrambled eggs - but they were accompanied by great maple sausage. I also got a side of grits. The place was hopping on a Sat morning. read more

One of the best breakfast/brunch spots in downtown. Really cool setup inside the Union Trust Building. The food is all delicious. The patty melt and grilled cheese are two of my favorites. It is also a good spot for happy hour. Their happy hour menu has the best nuggets you will ever have. Really good ranch as well. read more

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and was quickly greeted and served by a friendly staff. We wanted something light and were very happy with our selections. I ordered the bagel with lox and my wife got the avocado toast. She also really enjoyed the dirty chai latte. Worth the stop for a quick breakfast or lunch. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Millennial avocado toast with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Cute breakfast spot. The service was good and food came quickly. I was there during the week, so I'm sure it's busier on the weekend but I didn't have any issues. The food was tasty, as were the pressed juices. Seems easiest if to walk over if you're in the area because any parking will surely be paid. read more

Great service and delicious food. Chicken biscuit is huge! Located in the beautiful Union Trust Building, would recommend!

The location is beautiful; in the lobby of The Union Building and I know it was just eggs scrambled but they were THEE best scrambled eggs I've ever eaten, ever! read more

Another amazing meal at TSE. This was one of the first restaurants I went to when I moved downtown - it's been awhile, but omg it's still just as delicious as ever. Their patty melt is the perfect brunch order for the super hungry, savory lover! I really love the sweetness of the bread and butter pickles too. I usually order their TSE breakfast sandwich with bacon. The bun is always PERFECT and i love the sauce they use. I also have always been a fan of their many pressed juice options. They even have kombucha! read more

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We went here for brunch, because another place was so busy. The biscuits and honey were delicious! The fried chicken was really good. One order of home fries is enough for two people. The (seasonal) peppermint espresso martini was great! The bloody Mary was surprisingly sweet, and not spicy. Staff were all extremely friendly! read more

Speckled Egg is just great. This is right inside the Union Trust Building with table and bar seating. French toast was soft and crispy, and the brown butter and syrup with it took it to another level. The herbed sausage had plenty of flavor too. Server and hosts were very pleasant and welcoming. Nothing not to love about this place - be sure to check it out for breakfast / brunch if near. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Brown butter French toast with house herby chicken sausage and egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Location was a bit awkward to find but it's inside of a cool old building. It feels a little like you're in the hallway of a business but the decor is gorgeous and there's a huge chandelier above. I ordered the Hens Hash and the Speckled Egg spritz. Everything was delicious, service was efficient and kind. Definitely get a reservation, they get busy. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Hen's Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Last day in Pittsburg and final meal of our trip was at the Speckled Egg. Great spot inside a beautiful office building which oozed history. We were kindly greeted and sat promptly. It was a Wednesday morning around 9 so it wasn't too busy. My friend ordered an omelette, another the patty melt and I had to try the fish sandwich. Yum!!! Everything was delicious but the patty melt was the star of the show. We were glad we had to walk back to the hotel afterwards because the meal was filling and huge portions. Will come back on our next trip to Pittsburgh. read more

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I've eaten at this place a couple of times now. The location is very convenient, clean, really relaxing, a chill vibe. Also, this location was used in movies. The customer service (mostly two server, unfortunately, I forgot their names) were top tier. I've had Through the Garden, Home fries, the Poppy seed pancake, the turmeric shot as well as the root juice. Everything was delicious except for the Poppy seed pancake, that was horrible. For the price of everything, regarding what it was, the quality and taste of the food, it was a little expensive. The more I went the quality decreased. What made me stop going was due to that and I found hair in my food the last time. That was unacceptable. read more

Found this place randomly doing a breakfast food search on a long weekend in Pittsburgh. Both dishes we got were delicious although we both preferred the toad in the hole with goat cheese. Staff was great, we would def come back. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Oh babe salad is good but expensive... I paid a total of $26 for it and it was basically like a side salad and they forgot the broccolini.. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - This was $26.... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Speckled Egg is in the beautiful Union Trust Building in Pittsburgh, PA. The architecture rocks! I ordered The Nester, which has eggs with goat cheese, greens, fine herbs, and crab meat. The dish is a stroke of genius - two perfectly cooked eggs nestled in toast with a hole cut out, paired with a fresh green salad. The combination is amazing! The atmosphere at The Speckled Egg is lively because it's in a high rise with many passerbys, making it an ideal spot for people-watching. If you're in Pittsburgh, The Speckled Egg is a must-visit for a delicious and inventive meal in a bustling setting. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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It's not a bad place but I feel like my order could've been better. I came here in the morning and placed an order to-go. I did this because most of the seating was taken up and I didn't really feel like waiting. I ordered the avocado toast and the lox on the side. The order took a little while to be ready to-be-honest. Additionally, the avocado toast had some salt crystals sprinkled on it but I feel like it was very overpowering. I had to pick through it to remove as many as I could, to make it more edible. The lox on the other hand was delicious. Maybe next time I'll try something else on the menu but avocado toast wasn't it this time around. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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First time in Pittsburgh and we were looking for a restaurant that serves breakfast on a Sunday. The Speckled Egg PGH was an excellent place to sit down and have breakfast. The serves was prompt and friendly. I HIGLY recommend getting a reservation as this is a popular place for breakfast. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Chorizo Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great food with great portions. A really sweet location inside of a historical building. Service was good. Food was better. I had the grilled cheese and it was so melty and had a tomatoe bisque to dip in. Great spot for a simple lunch. Not a whole lot of options that aren't basically the same. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Lunchtime rush! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Service was good at the bar, polite and friendly. Not much of an ambience in the main floor of the union building but comfortable. The food was tasty but a bit expensive. The drinks were good. Bloody Mary had just enough kick. I had the Millennial Toast with crab and wife had the brown butter French toast with a side of bacon. Interesting sounding menu, but pretty typical of breakfastonce served. read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - Brown Butter French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Finally returned to The Speckled Egg! We made a reservation online. I would recommend because it was crowded the entire time we were there! The host was nice and accommodating Our food was delicious, though portions were small so the menu did seem a bit overpriced Our service was a tad slow. It took awhile to get our check Parking is not ideal at this location, you will need to find a garage nearby read more

The Speckled Egg PGH - French toast, side of bacon, side of grapefruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I had poppy seed pancake and it was delicious. I never had poppy seed pancakes before and this was spongy soft and delicious pancake. yum. First time traveling Pittsburgh and this is one of the places i would recommend for breakfast/brunch. Service was great and staff were friendly. I felt at ease eating by myself. read more