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The french toast was delicious! The piece of bread was HUGE and fluffy, and the mascarpone on top and maple syrup on the side were tasty additions. I also got a london fog that was really good. It was pretty busy when I was there around 11:30 on a Sunday, but there was one open table that my friend and I were able to grab. Our food didn't take too long to come out despite it being pretty busy. I really liked the atmosphere of Mediterra Cafe, and the surrounding area is really cute too! I'd like to come back to try some more of their menu. The pizzas looked awesome!
30 min drive from Pittsburgh to give this a try in a snowy/wet Saturday ... and it did not disappoint! Not always a fan of French toast - have to really be in the mood .. but this was fantastic! We got there .. parked (street parking -meter) and went inside.. as sooN as you walk in you can smell and feel this is going to be good. There was a line and the cafe had a lot of people in itt but we found a table for two nestled in the corner rand took out chai latte and sat down to await the yummies we were in store for. I loved the presentation when it Finally arrived - a wood board with a small cast I iron skillet that had the yummies piece of French toast I have ever had. It was made with a raisin bread - syrup on the side and a doollip of mascarpone in top This little cafe hits it out of the park! Thanks for hosting an elite event to remember and keep folks coming Bacchae to!
I'm going to preface this by saying I'm not a huge fan of French toast. I feel that it is usually flat, soggy, and lacks flavor; however, this is not the case for the French Toast at Mediterra Cafe! My French toast came out in a little cast iron skillet and was as thick as could be! The inside was fluffy and delicious, while the outside has a carmalized crunch to it! In addition to the unbelievable French toast, the staff was so kind! They were very welcoming and quick to help out whenever needed! When ordering my latte, the cashier was quick to recommend the oat milk alternative which tasted as gold as the almond milk I'm used to!! I will definitely return to Mediterra Cafe, and I will probably bring some friends with me next time! I loved the ambiance, and am eager to try their other food options (esp. the quiche)! Thank you Yelp for introducing me to this hidden gem, and thank you Mediterra Cafe for the superior experience!
The French Toast was so good! A very generous portion of bread, with mascarpone on top and delicious maple syrup. I also had a tasty gingerbread latte. I appreciate that all their espresso-based drinks can be made decaf. Mediterra has expanded their seating area since I was here last, and it definitely helped!
January was full of individual Yelp events, including this one! This time, Elite Yelpers had the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary french toast dish at this charming cafe. I hadn't been here since Yelp's 2018 holiday event, so I was happy to come back and see how they're doing. And they are doing quite well - even after expanding their business into a neighboring space, the cafe was PACKED for Saturday brunch as couples, families, and friends made their way in. I braved the line and showed the team my Yelp offer for French Toast, purchased some cake pops to-go while I was there, and then managed to find a tiny table in a corner of the bustling cafe. Understandably, I waited (not an unreasonable amount of time!) to receive my breakfast of Challah toast with mascarpone and local maple syrup. It arrived in a personal cast iron skillet that I had to be careful not to touch! Possibly unpopular opinion here: I thought the toast was a little bland. I was very happy I got to sample it, but I remember thinking that I really couldn't taste any cinnamon or anything like that. More spices like that would definitely have better balanced out the Challah and syrup. As it was, my very sweet breakfast was closer to average than amazing in taste. And admittedly, the table and chair I sat at wasn't the most comfortable in the world; but given the size of Mediterra's space, I get why they chose their furnishings to maximize capacity. I ended up leaving right after I ate my french toast, as I didn't feel like waiting in Mediterra's long line a second time. I'll have to come back though! Mediterra is still a charming cafe with a wonderful grocery area, and I know from personal experience how savory some of their other menu offerings are. Not only do I need to sample more at Mediterra; I need to stroll through the area when it's not a miserable winter day in Pittsburgh. Overall, a very solid addition to the Yelp experience. My thanks to our community managers and to Mediterra for their work and hospitality!
I haven't been to Mediterra Cafe since the last Elite event held here over a year ago but believe me it did not disappoint! The first thing I noticed upon entering was that they expanded their seating area into another room. I wanted to interview the founder and owner Nick A but learned he was off this week. The counter lady explained to me that about a month or so ago they expanded their business into the site that formerly housed the "B cafe." Although the venue is still small, I didn't get that cramped in feeling I used to when I was here before. The imported cheeses and charcuterie meats are in that room. The cheeses come from Europe and are high end but they are truly worth an investment. My perk entitled me to the baked French toast which was made with challah bread, pears, cranberries, mascarpone, and a side of local maple syrup. After ordering I was given a number and sat anywhere. While I was waiting for my meal I was glancing around. They still have the imported olive oils and pasta for sale as well as honeys and other quality grocery items for purchase. My French toast was served in a cast iron skillet with a big dollop of mascarpone cheese on top. It was very hot but not to the point that I couldn't enjoy every bit of it. the challah was thick and the cranberries and pears inside were delicious!! Needless to say it was a meal in itself! When I was finished I decided to order takeout. Since the business is family oriented everything here is made in house. The pizza was tempting but instead I decided to get the sprouted grain salad for next meal. Made with sweet potatoes and various grains, it can be dressed up with various meats or upon request made vegan if you let them know ahead of time. The pizzas are handcrafted by Nick's son who works in their Bakehouse. I asked about my favorite bread which is chocolate cherry and learned that it is a seasonal bread and will probably be available next month. They have gluten free options which include desserts both made in house and also supplied by Gluten free goat bakery. As far as their spectacular desserts goes, they are by far huge and full of made from scratch goodness. The expansion of the cafe was really an added touch and I want to thank YELP as always for giving me the opportunity to try one of their breakfast entrees. Mediterra baked goods are sold at different venues and can be purchased in some grocery stores. Their breads can be ordered both here and at their main bakehouse. Their main bakehouse is located on the outskirts of Crafton, PA on Parkway View Dr. Online ordering for both places is available. Mediterra cafe is located on Beaver St in the heart of the Sewickley business district. Metered street parking is available.
Fantastic food and experience! This restaurant is along the cute stretch of shops in Sewickley. Obviously a beloved stop for coffee, tea, breakfast, and snacks by the crowd of happy customers entering and sitting inside the restaurant. The cinnamon french toast was delicious! It was make fresh, served on a hot skillet with a side of syrup and scoop of mascarpone. The bread itself was incredibly fresh and melted in my mouth, yet held up its structure to not fall apart after pouring syrup on top. It was a very thick slice and contained raisins inside the dough that nicely complemented the sugar and cinnamon topping. Left me feeling full and happy! Service was quick, especially for Sunday brunch, the tables were clean, and the atmosphere was welcoming to stay and enjoy a conversation after your meal. Definitely a wonderful spot to grab brunch.
We absolutely love going to Mediterra Cafe ever since we went to their Yelp Elite event around a year ago! This time we noticed they expabded out their seating area and have a new counterspace to showcase their wonderful array of meats and cheeses. One of the workers there said that eventually they will condense the meat and cheese cases and provide a spot for quick and go type foods! We arrived on a snowy and rainy Saturday morning surprised to find the cafe was packed, despite being so, we were able to grab a table shortly after ordering. We course ordered the Cinnamon French Toast, along with a hefty slice of Pepperoni pizza, and a matcha latte, and a regular latte. The lattes were absolutely beautiful and incredibly delicious! The beans are from Parlor Coffee in NY and I believe you can buy them from Mediterra Cafe as well. I also saw that they had beans from Sant Eustachio which was one of my favorite espresso bars to visit in Rome (nice now I won't have to travel across the Atlantic to get some delicious beans). Our pizza and french toast arrived shortly afterwards, and wow were they incredible! Cinnamon and raisins spread throughout a giant piece of toasted challah bread topped with a deliciously whipped marscapone. The syrup they gave was amazing as well, runny and sweet with almost a slight ginger kick! The pizza was something else, a thick slice with a light airy dough and just the perfect amount of tangy sauce - it'll be hard to not order a slice each visit from now on! Can't wait to come back, they are definitely a local favorite and I'm glad to see them doing so well. Their attention to detail, providing the absolute best quality ingredients, and broad range of options makes this a fantastic place for breakfast and lunch!
I attended this event with two friends. It was my first trip to Mediterra. We shared the free cinnamon French toast (which was amazing by the way). The bread was super thick and has raisins in it. It came with butter on top and a little side of honey. They both got the avocado toast and raved about it! I purchased the eggplant brunch sandwich. It was a lot bigger than I expected! It was a bit to much bread for my taste. I think it would have been perfect as a toast or an open faced sandwich. The peppermint matcha was very nice! A hint of honey would have made it perfect! They could use a bit more seating. Overall a good experience! Definitely would like to go back.
My husband and I had not been to Mediterra since the last Yelp Elite event. I was excited to come back as I knew they had expanded and many of my patients were raving about their products. We came on Saturday around lunchtime and the place was packed! We hopped in line right away and surveyed the new space. The cheese counter was now located in the new half of the cafe, with a huge display case and a section with cheese that you can grab and go. They had more seating options ranging from booths and tables to a hightop option. Their baked goods, pizza and breads were displayed behind the main counter where you ordered. Shelves around the cafe were filled with small business products and their own products. Several items on the menu were sold out, however that did not bother us as we knew we were having the cinnamon french toast. We each ordered a drink to go along with our meal - I had Jasmine Pearls loose leaf tea and my husband had the Maple Latte, a special for the day. After ordering, we were able to snag a table as people were leaving. The drinks came out first- my steeping tea in a cute teapot on a tray that could be refilled with hot water if asked. The french toast came out in a small, hot cast iron skillet with maple syrup in a small mason jar all placed on a wooden tray. I absolutely loved the presentation! As for the french toast itself, it was deceivingly a huge, thick piece of bread filled with spices and fruit. It was topped with marscarpone which melted as you ate. It was so yummy and filling. I was very pleased. Everything in the cafe is a bit pricey but I do not have a problem supporting a local, small business. The owners son was working the cash register and he was very patient, calmly answering all of our questions despite the length of the line. I was impressed with his demeanor. He even came out checked on people, making sure they enjoyed their meals, asking if they need anything, and taking away empty mugs/plates. I was just as impressed with this place as I was at the last event. The food, products, service, and new space make me want to come back in the future!
What a cute place! It made me feel like I was in Boston. It has that urban and eccentric vibe. I love that you can tell your baked French toast was baked from scratch! My chai latte was a bit too foamy and not flavorful enough for my taste. So glad we stopped by, definitely wouldn't have known this place if not for the yelp event. Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area.
Mediterra is a cute café that I wouldn't have known about, had it not been for Yelp. I ordered at the counter and found a seat, and the French toast was brought to me. I thought it was delicious. I liked the taste of the bread by itself as well as with their toppings. They dress it up with mascarpone, dusted sugar, and put the maple syrup on the side. I used about a quarter of the maple syrup; I think less could have been offered so there isn't so much waste. The French toast is not as sweet as I thought it might be, a good thing. What intrigues me about the café is their bread menu. I really wanted to try the "Red Fife" which is made with Mediterra's own wheat, milled by them into flour. I give them major kudos for doing something so high effort in order to put out a quality product. They were sold out, so I decided to get my second choice, the pecan cranberry loaf. I was amazed to read that the levain (sourdough) starter used to make this loaf -- and many of their others -- came from a bakery in Paris 60 years ago! You can taste the sour flavor in the bread boosted by tart cranberries. The bread is dense, chewy, yet moist. It's really addictive. I'm coming back here to try more bread!
I stopped by here two Thursdays ago by myself for lunch. The reason that I decided to come to Mediterra is that it was Yelp Elite there and so they were offering a free cinnamon French toast. I had been to Mediterra once before as part of a Yelp elite event but haven't been back since. The main restaurant/store hasn't really changed much since then still having a ton of luxury grocery items for sale along with a bunch of prepared food items, coffee and breads. The floor is a tiled black and white pattern and they have a number of display cases with lots of baked goods. Their menu is hanging on a couple of different walls and so you can prepare what to order while waiting in line. Mediterra is the type of place where you place your order at the register and then take your number to a table where your food is delivered to you. What was different about the restaurant this time is that I was able to see a second room which wasn't open during our Yelp event. This room had a lot more seating in it as well as some more dry goods as well as a display case full of imported meats and cheeses. On the day that I was there the place was packed and I was lucky to get the last available table in this room which was a small two-top. For lunch on this day I decided to go with the complimentary cinnamon French toast as well as a piece of Calabrian sausage pizza. Since this is for the Yelp Elite week page, I will only write about the cinnamon french toast here and will write about the pizza on their normal page. Whenever the French toast came out I was impressed by the thick slab of bread that composed it as well as the fun presentation in the mini cast iron skillet which was still hot. The bread had a nice and crispy exterior while the interior was soft and full of delicious cinnamon and raisins. It also came topped with whipped cream and a side of syrup. The whipped cream was nice and light but had a good flavor and when combined with the French toast made it taste almost like a cinnamon bun. Then the syrup is what you would expect of a maple syrup which is very sweet. Due to that I didn't really use much of it on my French toast but I could see those sweet lovers really enjoying it on top. The bottom line for me is that I would come back here again in the future. The food was good and this was a nice Elite Event Week. Possibly the best part about it is that it reminded me of Mediterra and got me talking about it with my wife.
Star-studded opportunity all the way around. Thanks to Yelp, this time-sensitive complimentary order of baked french toast at Medittera was not going to expire on my watch. Visiting Mediterra and the quaint town of Sewickly is a motivator in itself, but this perk only sweetened the deal. The cafe is comfy-cozy and charming in everyway, even with the volume of traffic that flows through its doors. Definitely a well-run operation from my experience. Mediterra has so much more to offer after just one visit, and I cannot wait for my next delightful experience. read more
Another great Yelp solo-type event, however this one was a little different, because it was breakfast food. I really enjoyed the food (the French toast was soooo good), and the ambience of this place, and look forward to coming back (hopefully many more times in the future) and checking out some of the other menu items . . . Cheers! P.S. Thanks to the Yelp team for setting this one up!!! read more
The Baked French Toast was delicious! The challah bread was light and fluffy, mixed in with pears and cranberries, and topped with mascarpone. Redeeming the offer was super easy after checking into the event. Seating was pretty limited by 10 am on a Sunday, but luckily I snagged a small table in the corner. Will definitely be back for Sunday brunch another time, when they serve all day breakfast (open until 3pm)! read more
The french toast was delicious! The piece of bread was HUGE and fluffy, and the mascarpone on top and maple syrup on the side were tasty additions. I also got a london fog that was really good. It was pretty busy when I was there around 11:30 on a Sunday, but there was one open table that my friend and I were able to grab. Our food didn't take too long to come out despite it being pretty busy. I really liked the atmosphere of Mediterra Cafe, and the surrounding area is really cute too! I'd like to come back to try some more of their menu. The pizzas looked awesome! read more
30 min drive from Pittsburgh to give this a try in a snowy/wet Saturday ... and it did not disappoint! Not always a fan of French toast - have to really be in the mood .. but this was fantastic! We got there .. parked (street parking -meter) and went inside.. as sooN as you walk in you can smell and feel this is going to be good. There was a line and the cafe had a lot of people in itt but we found a table for two nestled in the corner rand took out chai latte and sat down to await the yummies we were in store for. I loved the presentation when it Finally arrived - a wood board with a small cast I iron skillet that had the yummies piece of French toast I have ever had. It was made with a raisin bread - syrup on the side and a doollip of mascarpone in top This little cafe hits it out of the park! Thanks for hosting an elite event to remember and keep folks coming Bacchae to! read more
7 years ago
I'm going to preface this by saying I'm not a huge fan of French toast. I feel that it is usually flat, soggy, and lacks flavor; however, this is not the case for the French Toast at Mediterra Cafe! My French toast came out in a little cast iron skillet and was as thick as could be! The inside was fluffy and delicious, while the outside has a carmalized crunch to it! In addition to the unbelievable French toast, the staff was so kind! They were very welcoming and quick to help out whenever needed! When ordering my latte, the cashier was quick to recommend the oat milk alternative which tasted as gold as the almond milk I'm used to!! I will definitely return to Mediterra Cafe, and I will probably bring some friends with me next time! I loved the ambiance, and am eager to try their other food options (esp. the quiche)! Thank you Yelp for introducing me to this hidden gem, and thank you Mediterra Cafe for the superior experience! read more
7 years ago
The French Toast was so good! A very generous portion of bread, with mascarpone on top and delicious maple syrup. I also had a tasty gingerbread latte. I appreciate that all their espresso-based drinks can be made decaf. Mediterra has expanded their seating area since I was here last, and it definitely helped! read more
6 years ago
January was full of individual Yelp events, including this one! This time, Elite Yelpers had the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary french toast dish at this charming cafe. I hadn't been here since Yelp's 2018 holiday event, so I was happy to come back and see how they're doing. And they are doing quite well - even after expanding their business into a neighboring space, the cafe was PACKED for Saturday brunch as couples, families, and friends made their way in. I braved the line and showed the team my Yelp offer for French Toast, purchased some cake pops to-go while I was there, and then managed to find a tiny table in a corner of the bustling cafe. Understandably, I waited (not an unreasonable amount of time!) to receive my breakfast of Challah toast with mascarpone and local maple syrup. It arrived in a personal cast iron skillet that I had to be careful not to touch! Possibly unpopular opinion here: I thought the toast was a little bland. I was very happy I got to sample it, but I remember thinking that I really couldn't taste any cinnamon or anything like that. More spices like that would definitely have better balanced out the Challah and syrup. As it was, my very sweet breakfast was closer to average than amazing in taste. And admittedly, the table and chair I sat at wasn't the most comfortable in the world; but given the size of Mediterra's space, I get why they chose their furnishings to maximize capacity. I ended up leaving right after I ate my french toast, as I didn't feel like waiting in Mediterra's long line a second time. I'll have to come back though! Mediterra is still a charming cafe with a wonderful grocery area, and I know from personal experience how savory some of their other menu offerings are. Not only do I need to sample more at Mediterra; I need to stroll through the area when it's not a miserable winter day in Pittsburgh. Overall, a very solid addition to the Yelp experience. My thanks to our community managers and to Mediterra for their work and hospitality! read more
7 years ago
I haven't been to Mediterra Cafe since the last Elite event held here over a year ago but believe me it did not disappoint! The first thing I noticed upon entering was that they expanded their seating area into another room. I wanted to interview the founder and owner Nick A but learned he was off this week. The counter lady explained to me that about a month or so ago they expanded their business into the site that formerly housed the "B cafe." Although the venue is still small, I didn't get that cramped in feeling I used to when I was here before. The imported cheeses and charcuterie meats are in that room. The cheeses come from Europe and are high end but they are truly worth an investment. My perk entitled me to the baked French toast which was made with challah bread, pears, cranberries, mascarpone, and a side of local maple syrup. After ordering I was given a number and sat anywhere. While I was waiting for my meal I was glancing around. They still have the imported olive oils and pasta for sale as well as honeys and other quality grocery items for purchase. My French toast was served in a cast iron skillet with a big dollop of mascarpone cheese on top. It was very hot but not to the point that I couldn't enjoy every bit of it. the challah was thick and the cranberries and pears inside were delicious!! Needless to say it was a meal in itself! When I was finished I decided to order takeout. Since the business is family oriented everything here is made in house. The pizza was tempting but instead I decided to get the sprouted grain salad for next meal. Made with sweet potatoes and various grains, it can be dressed up with various meats or upon request made vegan if you let them know ahead of time. The pizzas are handcrafted by Nick's son who works in their Bakehouse. I asked about my favorite bread which is chocolate cherry and learned that it is a seasonal bread and will probably be available next month. They have gluten free options which include desserts both made in house and also supplied by Gluten free goat bakery. As far as their spectacular desserts goes, they are by far huge and full of made from scratch goodness. The expansion of the cafe was really an added touch and I want to thank YELP as always for giving me the opportunity to try one of their breakfast entrees. Mediterra baked goods are sold at different venues and can be purchased in some grocery stores. Their breads can be ordered both here and at their main bakehouse. Their main bakehouse is located on the outskirts of Crafton, PA on Parkway View Dr. Online ordering for both places is available. Mediterra cafe is located on Beaver St in the heart of the Sewickley business district. Metered street parking is available. read more
Fantastic food and experience! This restaurant is along the cute stretch of shops in Sewickley. Obviously a beloved stop for coffee, tea, breakfast, and snacks by the crowd of happy customers entering and sitting inside the restaurant. The cinnamon french toast was delicious! It was make fresh, served on a hot skillet with a side of syrup and scoop of mascarpone. The bread itself was incredibly fresh and melted in my mouth, yet held up its structure to not fall apart after pouring syrup on top. It was a very thick slice and contained raisins inside the dough that nicely complemented the sugar and cinnamon topping. Left me feeling full and happy! Service was quick, especially for Sunday brunch, the tables were clean, and the atmosphere was welcoming to stay and enjoy a conversation after your meal. Definitely a wonderful spot to grab brunch. read more
We absolutely love going to Mediterra Cafe ever since we went to their Yelp Elite event around a year ago! This time we noticed they expabded out their seating area and have a new counterspace to showcase their wonderful array of meats and cheeses. One of the workers there said that eventually they will condense the meat and cheese cases and provide a spot for quick and go type foods! We arrived on a snowy and rainy Saturday morning surprised to find the cafe was packed, despite being so, we were able to grab a table shortly after ordering. We course ordered the Cinnamon French Toast, along with a hefty slice of Pepperoni pizza, and a matcha latte, and a regular latte. The lattes were absolutely beautiful and incredibly delicious! The beans are from Parlor Coffee in NY and I believe you can buy them from Mediterra Cafe as well. I also saw that they had beans from Sant Eustachio which was one of my favorite espresso bars to visit in Rome (nice now I won't have to travel across the Atlantic to get some delicious beans). Our pizza and french toast arrived shortly afterwards, and wow were they incredible! Cinnamon and raisins spread throughout a giant piece of toasted challah bread topped with a deliciously whipped marscapone. The syrup they gave was amazing as well, runny and sweet with almost a slight ginger kick! The pizza was something else, a thick slice with a light airy dough and just the perfect amount of tangy sauce - it'll be hard to not order a slice each visit from now on! Can't wait to come back, they are definitely a local favorite and I'm glad to see them doing so well. Their attention to detail, providing the absolute best quality ingredients, and broad range of options makes this a fantastic place for breakfast and lunch! read more
I attended this event with two friends. It was my first trip to Mediterra. We shared the free cinnamon French toast (which was amazing by the way). The bread was super thick and has raisins in it. It came with butter on top and a little side of honey. They both got the avocado toast and raved about it! I purchased the eggplant brunch sandwich. It was a lot bigger than I expected! It was a bit to much bread for my taste. I think it would have been perfect as a toast or an open faced sandwich. The peppermint matcha was very nice! A hint of honey would have made it perfect! They could use a bit more seating. Overall a good experience! Definitely would like to go back. read more
My husband and I had not been to Mediterra since the last Yelp Elite event. I was excited to come back as I knew they had expanded and many of my patients were raving about their products. We came on Saturday around lunchtime and the place was packed! We hopped in line right away and surveyed the new space. The cheese counter was now located in the new half of the cafe, with a huge display case and a section with cheese that you can grab and go. They had more seating options ranging from booths and tables to a hightop option. Their baked goods, pizza and breads were displayed behind the main counter where you ordered. Shelves around the cafe were filled with small business products and their own products. Several items on the menu were sold out, however that did not bother us as we knew we were having the cinnamon french toast. We each ordered a drink to go along with our meal - I had Jasmine Pearls loose leaf tea and my husband had the Maple Latte, a special for the day. After ordering, we were able to snag a table as people were leaving. The drinks came out first- my steeping tea in a cute teapot on a tray that could be refilled with hot water if asked. The french toast came out in a small, hot cast iron skillet with maple syrup in a small mason jar all placed on a wooden tray. I absolutely loved the presentation! As for the french toast itself, it was deceivingly a huge, thick piece of bread filled with spices and fruit. It was topped with marscarpone which melted as you ate. It was so yummy and filling. I was very pleased. Everything in the cafe is a bit pricey but I do not have a problem supporting a local, small business. The owners son was working the cash register and he was very patient, calmly answering all of our questions despite the length of the line. I was impressed with his demeanor. He even came out checked on people, making sure they enjoyed their meals, asking if they need anything, and taking away empty mugs/plates. I was just as impressed with this place as I was at the last event. The food, products, service, and new space make me want to come back in the future! read more
What a cute place! It made me feel like I was in Boston. It has that urban and eccentric vibe. I love that you can tell your baked French toast was baked from scratch! My chai latte was a bit too foamy and not flavorful enough for my taste. So glad we stopped by, definitely wouldn't have known this place if not for the yelp event. Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more
Mediterra is a cute café that I wouldn't have known about, had it not been for Yelp. I ordered at the counter and found a seat, and the French toast was brought to me. I thought it was delicious. I liked the taste of the bread by itself as well as with their toppings. They dress it up with mascarpone, dusted sugar, and put the maple syrup on the side. I used about a quarter of the maple syrup; I think less could have been offered so there isn't so much waste. The French toast is not as sweet as I thought it might be, a good thing. What intrigues me about the café is their bread menu. I really wanted to try the "Red Fife" which is made with Mediterra's own wheat, milled by them into flour. I give them major kudos for doing something so high effort in order to put out a quality product. They were sold out, so I decided to get my second choice, the pecan cranberry loaf. I was amazed to read that the levain (sourdough) starter used to make this loaf -- and many of their others -- came from a bakery in Paris 60 years ago! You can taste the sour flavor in the bread boosted by tart cranberries. The bread is dense, chewy, yet moist. It's really addictive. I'm coming back here to try more bread! read more
I stopped by here two Thursdays ago by myself for lunch. The reason that I decided to come to Mediterra is that it was Yelp Elite there and so they were offering a free cinnamon French toast. I had been to Mediterra once before as part of a Yelp elite event but haven't been back since. The main restaurant/store hasn't really changed much since then still having a ton of luxury grocery items for sale along with a bunch of prepared food items, coffee and breads. The floor is a tiled black and white pattern and they have a number of display cases with lots of baked goods. Their menu is hanging on a couple of different walls and so you can prepare what to order while waiting in line. Mediterra is the type of place where you place your order at the register and then take your number to a table where your food is delivered to you. What was different about the restaurant this time is that I was able to see a second room which wasn't open during our Yelp event. This room had a lot more seating in it as well as some more dry goods as well as a display case full of imported meats and cheeses. On the day that I was there the place was packed and I was lucky to get the last available table in this room which was a small two-top. For lunch on this day I decided to go with the complimentary cinnamon French toast as well as a piece of Calabrian sausage pizza. Since this is for the Yelp Elite week page, I will only write about the cinnamon french toast here and will write about the pizza on their normal page. Whenever the French toast came out I was impressed by the thick slab of bread that composed it as well as the fun presentation in the mini cast iron skillet which was still hot. The bread had a nice and crispy exterior while the interior was soft and full of delicious cinnamon and raisins. It also came topped with whipped cream and a side of syrup. The whipped cream was nice and light but had a good flavor and when combined with the French toast made it taste almost like a cinnamon bun. Then the syrup is what you would expect of a maple syrup which is very sweet. Due to that I didn't really use much of it on my French toast but I could see those sweet lovers really enjoying it on top. The bottom line for me is that I would come back here again in the future. The food was good and this was a nice Elite Event Week. Possibly the best part about it is that it reminded me of Mediterra and got me talking about it with my wife. read more
7 years ago
I don't make it out to swickley very often so I hadn't heard of this place until now. I was skeptical based on the menu description of the French toast but the end product really surprised me. It was made from a 3-4 inch thick slice of homemade bread with cranberries baked in. Probably some of the best French toast I've ever had. I love that it came in a skilled to keep it warm too! Will be back if I'm in the area. read more
Cafe is very clean and inviting. Went on a Saturday morning and the place was bustling with people. It was hard to find a place to sit. The staff are pleasant, hard working, and efficient to keep the flow of customers going. Had the French toast. Wonderful presentation, inch thick raisin bread in a warm cast iron skillet with sweet cream and syrup. Some bakery items are a little pricey. They have a self serve sparkling water on tap along with regular water available. The pizza looked terrific, and was selling briskly. I'm already planning my next visit. read more
Another great Yelp event! We headed here for a brunch in the middle of a cold dreary Saturday morning. This place warmed up our morning with their delicious food! My husband enjoyed the cinnamon French toast. More than husband since I caught up scraping his dish when he was finished. Since I am GF, I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich on GF bread. Their GF bread was sooo tasty - what a treat! Will definitely come back to try more! read more
I loved this cafe. The interior is a little small so seating can be hard to come by. I got the vanilla chai latte and it was AWESOME it was so delicious and she got the london fog which was also tasty. server in very cute mugs and glassware. they also serve cupcakes/other baked goods to go so you can grab a quick bite. we got the french toast but i was so tempted smelling all of the savory bread being cooked and ate around me. i'm definitely gonna go back to try their breads and lunch menus. the french toast..... probably best i've ever had. the bread was such a good quality and had dried fruits in it as well, but the bread was still nice and light. it came hot in a cast iron skillet which is a great move because then our meal stayed hot the entire time we were eating it. overall this was a great experience read more
6 years ago
This is our first time visiting since the pandemic. We were happy to see staff in masks and social distancing lines and procedures set up otherwise we would have thought twice about visiting. We always love their food and don't anticipate that changing! read more
7 years ago
This place is great little cafe. Cute and modern without feeling at all pretentious. The menu has a good mix of savory and sweet options. The pastry display, bread and cheese selection all looked amazing. I enjoyed the French toast. The bread is HUGE but really doughy inside. The mascarpone on top was a delicious touch without making it overly sweet. I also liked the syrup. I'm not a fan of fruit in my French toast so I could have done without those but I just picked it out and it was fine. I will definitely return when in the area again to try the quiche or a breakfast sandwich. They looked really good! I will say - I was super surprised by how busy it was on a Wednesday. That's a great sign! I did find a seat but it wasn't as easy as I was expecting! read more
7 years ago
What a great start to my birthday weekend! We couldn't find parking on the street but there's a pay lot right around the corner with tons of spots open during the day. When you walk in you're instantly hit with the choice of potentially skipping breakfast food and eating one of their delicious looking cookies or cakes (I'm coming back for you!!) With the help of the nice employee and her suggestions, we settled on the the quiche of the day (maple sausage and cheddar) and the breakfast Sammie. We split the stuffed French toast and I got a matcha latte and he got a coffee. The quiche was so light and fluffy and the crust was perfectly buttery and flakey. I absolutely loved it! Furthermore the salad that came with it had a great dressing on it and I honestly could've eaten that meal more than once in a week. My fiancé wolfed down his breakfast sammie and then we both dug into the French toast. It was HUGE. It's a very bread-pudding-y French toast which is right up our alley. We both agreed that the big sweet raisins were a nice touch! We were pleasantly stuffed afterwards and look forward to coming back to try more things. It seemed like a good place for friends, as well as a semi-quiet space to conduct some work. Great Yelp spot! read more
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