Brunch – it’s the best meal of the week. And, as much as we’re missing enjoying endless mimosas and Bloody Mary Bars are restaurants across the city right now, there are plenty of places that are offering takeout and delivery options on the weekend.
Acorn: Acorn in Shadyside has pivoted to a small-batch bagel shop during the pandemic, and are now offering pre-orders for homemade bagels, house-made salmon lox, cream cheeses, beignets and mimosa kits to go. Order online.
Lola’s Eatery: Order a custom box of breakfast baked goods from Lola’s Eatery, including bagels, doughnuts, and other pastries, like muffins, apple turnovers, Toaster Strudels and scones. Order online.
Ritter’s Diner: Old-school Ritter’s Diner is open for brunch takeout on Saturdays with classic diner food, like pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, and omelettes. Call 412-682-4852 to order.
Pear & the Pickle Cafe: After closing for a few weeks, Pear & the Pickle Cafe in Troy Hill is offically open again for takeout. Get their famous breakfast sandwiches (made with house bacon or house sausage), plus bagels and lox, granola and yogurt, or any of their fantastic hoagies and sandwiches. Call 412-322-0333 to order.
Mediterra Cafe: Pick up brunch from Mediterra Cafe in Sewickley, with options like Baked French Toast, Coconut Flour Pancakes and a killer breakfast sandwich, served on their own brioche bun. Order online.
Breakfast at Shelly’s: Allentown’s Breakfast at Shelly’s is serving up breakfast and brunch every weekend, with call-ahead ordering and takeout. Look for options like their famous French Toast Rollups, breakfast combos with eggs, bacon and pancakes, and Kielbasa breakfast sandwiches. Call 412-245-6785 for pickup. Delivery is also available on GrubHub.
Eggs-R-Us: Brunch is always on the menu at Crafton’s Eggs-R-Us. Takeout is available, and so is delivery through Uber Eats, with menu items including specialty omelettes, burgers, sandwiches and more.
Caffe Mona La Bistro: Delicious crepes are only a click away from Caffe Mona La Bistro in Bloomfield. Order through Uber Eats or call 412-682-5388 for pickup of their menu, which includes Nutella crepes, Bacon & Egg sandwiches and more.
Pigeon Bagels: You do have to plan ahead a bit to get your hands on some delicious Pigeon Bagels (by ordering a day early, when slots open up at 9:00 a.m.), but it’s worth the effort. Pigeon Bagels is now selling their bagels to go by the dozen, along with cream cheese, lox, and various accompaniments.
Geppetto Cafe: Sweet and savory crepes, plus waffles, French Toast and paninis are on the menu at Geppetto Cafe in Lawrenceville. Call them at 412-709-6399 for curbside pickup, or order for delivery through Uber Eats, Postmates, Grub Hub or Door Dash.
Pub Chip Shop: The Pub Chip Shop opens at 8:00 a.m. every day for breakfast and brunch orders, serving breakfast sandwiches, breakfast Boxty Tots, and ‘Just Good Donuts’ doughnuts. Order by calling 412-381-2447.
Cafe Raymond: The Strip District’s Cafe Raymond is open for weekend brunch, serving from-scratch baked goods, and hearty breakfast items, like Brisket Hash, Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes, BLT Croissants and Lox sandwiches on Ciabatta. Call 412-281-4670 or order online.
Coca Cafe: Weekend brunch is available from Lawrenceville’s Coca Cafe, with specials like cheesy omelettes, Eggs Benedict, veggie hash and lemon blueberry griddle cakes. Don’t miss their fantastic doughnut holes, too. Call 412-621-3171 to order, or order online delivery through Postmates.
The Warren: The Warren is launching a brand-new brunch program on Sunday, May 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with menu items like Challah French Toast, Katsu Chicken & Waffles, Bagel Kits, Bloody Mary Kits, and a stellar brunch charcuterie board. Order online.
The Lot Edgewater: The Lot Edgewater’s Brunch Truck is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in parking lot of the Lot Edgewater, serving a full brunch menu with breakfast sandwiches, cinnamon rolls, double cheeseburgers, fried bologna sandwiches and more.
Bakn: Order brunch favorites like Avocado Toast, Pancake Tacos, Bacon-stuffed Pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and more from Bakn, open in both their Carnegie and Warrendale locations. Order online.
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