Pittsburgh, PABreakfast

Kelly O's serves an extensive diner breakfast from its Strip District location, including omelets, pancakes, French toast and hearty griddle plates. Pittsburgh Magazine calls attention to the grilled cinnamon roll, a sweet house signature that can even arrive with a scoop of ice cream.

Ineffable Cà Phê brings Vietnamese flavors into the morning routine on Penn Avenue. Pittsburgh Magazine notes its bagels, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and breakfast banh mi, alongside coffee, lattes, cold brew and bubble tea. The menu makes room for both quick cafe stops and a fuller meal.

Geppetto Cafe builds breakfast around sweet and savory crepes, waffles and challah French toast in a vintage styled Lawrenceville room. Pittsburgh Magazine highlights the unusually broad selection of fillings and toppings, which lets diners move from prosciutto and mozzarella to fruit, chocolate or custard.

Mediterra Cafe anchors its breakfast menu in bread and pastries from the related bakehouse. Pittsburgh Magazine points to avocado toast and milk bread French toast with apple compote among the morning options. The Beverly Road cafe also offers espresso drinks and a comfortable setting for a slower breakfast.

Cafe Moulin is a compact Shadyside creperie serving both sweet and savory breakfasts throughout the week. Pittsburgh Magazine highlights its crepes, French toast platters, fruit parfaits and breakfast salads. Fillings range from ham and cheese to turkey, Gouda, avocado and béchamel, with dessert leaning combinations also available.