Do you like to sleep in? Tummy growling? Guests in town? Need a special meal for a special day, such as Mother’s Day? A bit like breakfast, a bit like lunch, Sunday brunch is a popular Pittsburgh tradition. From buffet style to sit-down, and from less than $10 to well over $30, there are plenty of options for brunch in Pittsburgh.
Grand Concourse
Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 261-1717
A favorite of locals, the main dining room in the beautifully restored P&LE railroad station is packed each Sunday for its popular brunch. A wonderful place to take out-of-town visitors, the Grand Concourse is awe-inspiring with its beautiful stained glass ceiling and picture-perfect riverfront view of downtown. The all-you-can-eat buffet offers everything from fresh fruit and smoked fish, to carved roast beef and made-to-order waffles, omelettes, and pancakes. The most popular item? Banana’s Foster.
Three Rivers Sunday Brunch Cruise
Station Square Dock, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 355-7980
Enjoy a delicious Sunday brunch buffet aboard a grand riverboat, while sailing past the scenic Pittsburgh skyline. Runs each Sunday, June through August.
Iron Bridge Inn
1438 Perry Highway, Mercer, PA
(724) 748-3626
For those of you who live north of Pittsburgh, or just want to get out of the city, you can’t go wrong with Sunday brunch at the Iron Bridge Inn in Mercer. The home-style buffet offers hand-carved roast beef, smoked meats, hot dishes, traditional breakfast foods, fruit, salad and plenty of desserts.
Eat ‘n Park
Multiple Pittsburgh Area Locations
Enjoy eggs, fresh fruit, muffins, biscuits, pierogies, salads, homemade desserts and more at this popular Pittsburgh restaurant chain. All children leave with a free, famous Eat ‘n Park smiley-face cookie!
Max’s Allegheny Tavern
537 Suismon Street, Pittsburgh PA
(412) 231-1899
Specializing in traditional German food, this North Side restaurant offers an inexpensive, all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. The menu includes a variety of German meats and cheeses – as well as American favorites such as pancakes, custom omelettes, chef-carved meats, and delicious desserts.
Casbah
229 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
412-661-5656
Renowned for its Mediterranean and Northern African cuisine, Casbah also offers a delicious, sit-down Sunday brunch with adventurous omelets, fluffy pancakes, and many other delicious items made-to-order. When it is warm enough, try the enclosed patio with electric heaters to take off the chill.
Zenith Tea Room
86 South 26th Street
(412) 481-4833
Don’t care for bacon, sausage, or roast beef? The all-vegetarian Zenith Tea Room on Pittsburgh’s historic South Side offers a Sunday brunch with salad, fruit, bread, pastries. Many selections in this antique store/art gallery restaurant are vegan – including several desserts!
Dingbats
Multiple Pittsburgh Area Locations
Sunday morning buffets at Dingbats are very popular in Pittsburgh for their great food at a decent price. All locations offer an all-you-can-eat Sunday breakfast buffet with breakfast favorites – omelettes, eggs benedict, waffles, french toast, bacon, potato pancakes, blintz, fruit, and more. Some locations also offer an omelet station, carving station, pasta bar, and desserts. Kids get their own buffet stocked with all of their favorites!
Pandolfo’s Cafe
One Forsythe Dr., Presto, PA
(412) 221-8395
A good old-fashioned breakfast like Grandma used to make awaits you at this small, charming eatery near Nevillewood. Stuffed pancakes, homemade waffles, gourmet omelettes and more are served a la carte.
Pittsburgh Sheraton – Station Square
7 Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 261-2000
Pittsburgh’s only riverfront hotel, the Sheraton at Station Square offers a sumptuous Sunday brunch with a large array of entrees, specialties and desserts. Feast on prime rib, succulent seafood, pasta, omelettes, Belgian waffles, fruit, salad, breads, and pastries and follow up with a trip to the sundae bar.
Sunnyledge Boutique Hotel
5124 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 683-5014
Located in an elegant 19th century Shadyside home transformed into hotel and restaurant, brunch at Sunnyledge is a dining experience. First courses of smoked salmon, cold tortellini salad, quiche, breads and other items are appealingly arranged in the library. Entrees, ranging from omelets and French toast to spinach and goat cheese strudel or lobster club sandwich are then served directly to your table. The setting is small and intimate and reservations are required.
Enrico’s Tazza D’Oro
1125 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
(412) 362-DORO
Try the European cafe-style brunch at this great coffeehouse in Highland Park and you won’t be disappointed. Choose from the expected selection of delicious breads and pastries or something a bit more hearty like bacon or an Italian frittata. And don’t forget the coffee – it’s about the best you’ll find in Pittsburgh.