Cafe On Main

We came to Café on Main for Sunday brunch and didn’t expect it to be so popular, but there was a 20-​minute wait. (No problem; we just went snack shopping across the street.) When a table was ready, we were asked if we were okay with the table at the corner of the waiting area. With all the sunlight coming in from the window behind it and our stomachs growling, we said of course. There was even a hook next to the table for our jackets! I got the corned beef hash with egg and potato pancakes. Yum! Very oily, but hey it’s breakfast. Boyfriend got steak, eggs, and home fries. He was annoyed that part of his egg was placed on the handle of his steak knife when it was served to him because it made the handle oily. Other than that, everything was good. Would return!
Taste | 4
Atmosphere | 3
Presentation | 3
Service | 4
OVERALL | 3.5

Cozy breakfast spot with different offerings that your usual breakfast spot. Be prepared for a bit of a wait on a Sunday morning. They get very busy! The Man Waffle is definitely something to try. Also a complimentary mimosa is a nice touch during brunch. The only thing I didn’t like is that my large cranberry juice cost $ 7 (or they charged me wrong.)

The food is fantastic. It’s a little more creative than the usual breakfast food (and you’ll pay a little more for that too, but it’s all in the ingredients). I got corned beef hash and grits and I was pretty happy with it. Service is spotty, so budget a lot of time to be there, this will be a leisurely meal. It’s kind of worth it though.
Side note: we were offered mimosas half-​way through our meal. I didn’t see them on the menu so I have no idea what their liquor situation is or if mimosas are always available.

This is the best kept brunch secret in Pittsburgh. I don’t know how Blakely (the chef) does it, but this place has THE BEST eggs. Everything is fresh and delicious. I come here every Sunday, rarely have to wait to be seated, and I am greeted and welcomed by name. The staff is amazing: attentive and beyond friendly. This is the Cheers of brunch! You will love this place!

Café on main will be my new breakfast spot. Everything was amazing. Cozy, quite and friendly staff. But most importantly the food was the best I’ve had at a breakfast place in a while.

This is a fun breakfast spot with great food and excellent service. Yes, they have traditional breakfast fare, but they also have some amazing gourmet offerings that are delicious. The portions are generous and the prices are affordable.
I am always greeted warmly and my order arrives quickly. There’s a local feel to this restaurant which adds to the appeal. I notice regular diners who arrive to see their friends and neighbors, but I know they are also coming back for great food.

Cute little breakfast spot.
Once we walked in we got greeted by a friendly, cheerful, jolly old man (the father of the owner) and he was great. He told us about the specials and just made us feel so welcomed.
I ordered the eggs benedict which were yummy! The poached eggs were done beautifully; the yolk poured out as I cut my eggs in half, just the way I like it and the way it should be. Their home fries had so much flavor and tasted good. My parents shared the mushroom omelette and french toast which were tasty as well.
The service was spectacular! Our waitress looked like she loved her job and her tone of voice, her attitude just made you feel a whole lot happier. The father of the owner came around and pretty much talked to every table. They told us about the owner’s sister’s restaurant close by since we aren’t from around the Pittsburgh area. They were all so helpful and attentive.
Definitely recommend trying this spot!

Delicious breakfast! Had a goat cheese, zucchini, tomato, & spinach omlette that was giant and delicious. Had a side of fresh fruit-​yum! Hubby ordered eggs/​potatoes/​bacon/​and blueberry waffle. Everything was so fresh and tasty. The staff was super friendly and made you feel like family. Will be back as much as possible!

Good eats, nice staff, great for family or friends, all that stuff, I had the Norwegian eggs Benny, it was good enough for me to ignore the hair in my plate which usually I get pissed about.

So so so so GOOD! Really might be the best breakfast/​brunch I’ve had in Pittsburgh. I’ve been there a ton to visit my sisters and we always try to hot spots (Pamela’s, Kelly O’s, etc etc). The nutella/​banana pancakes at Café on the Main are to die for. Large portions (too large to handle but hey you have leftovers!), perfectly cooked pancakes, perfect sweetness. The potatoes with onions have an amazing flavor. The coffee was delicious. And the service is excellent — really friendly — really down to earth place. I come back here for brunch each time I come back into town now!

Consistently my favorite breakfast place in the area. The omelette specials always taste fresh and the old standbys are expertly prepared. Friendly service and very fair prices as well!

Been there once and plan on going there again. Gets four stars because of its hours of operation being limited. Wished it was open for most of the day

Great breakfast! Ordered the Dublin Benedict with grits, and it was great. Potatoes & onions were perfect, as was the bread. Nothing terribly unique, but each item done right.
Drive by and you’ll think no way. Walk in and it’s unassuming. But you won’t be disappointed.
And service was nice. She was busy, but come on, it’s not a factory, it’s people.

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday. Solid, unfussy menu. I was very happy with my mushroom omelette, and the coffee wasn’t bad either. Very cute place.

We found this place using Unilocal!We are always liking for options other than your typical chain restaurants around. Sometimes they are hard to find even In Your own backyard.
Look no further than on Main Street in Sharpsburg! Located right off the bridge headed to route 28. We were looking for a place on our way to Pittsburgh Mills shopping center. Also it’s an Easy entry back on to 28 after your done.
Charming old building on Main Street provides for a comfortable setting inside. Specials listed on blackboard as you enter. They have some amazing offerings for breakfast. (See photos)
With so many different options, you are certain to find one for everyone in your party. we choose the pancakes with bacon, dippy eggs with yummy spicy, but not too spicy sausage, and the amazing omelette filled with roasted red peppers, provolone cheese, asparagus and ham. everything was delicious! The omelette was amazing! The potatoes were seasoned perfectly! We now can’t wait to now try lunch if we are nearby.
Service was fast and efficient. They were not warm and fuzzy, but food was properly prepared and we never waited for refills. The only recommendation I could make would be to tell the servers to smile more! :) hence, the 4 instead of 5 rating.
Summary: Do yourself a favor and break away from the chains and go here! Who wants to really wait for ½ hour or more to eat at Eat-​n-​park anyway??? We didn’t even wait here, just sayin.

Adorable little brunch spot in the heart of main street Sharpsburg. It’s decorated beautifully with charming garden décor that makes it feel incredibly homey. It is quite small inside (probably only 10 or so tables), so expect a bit of a wait on the weekends (they do turn tables over quickly though).
The food was phenomenal. They had a huge list of specials chock full of seasonal ingredients, as well as a comprehensive regular menu. We each couldn’t decide what to get, so we went splitsies — among the two of us we ordered the peach and brie stuffed french toast, banana Nutella pancakes, and an order of home fries — and we shared it all. Everything we ate was divine. The french toast was made with thick bread that was cooked just enough to give it a lightly toasted outside while still remaining soft and tender inside. The brie cheese was velvety and mild and nicely complemented the spiced, succulent peaches. Yum x 1000! The banana Nutella pancakes were also heavenly — soft and tender, spiked with real bananas throughout, and covered with tons and tons of Nutella. It was sweet and sinful and everything a good breakfast should be. And let’s not forget the home fries. They consisted of chunks of beautifully seasoned red potatoes that were cooked to perfection so that they had a nice caramelization on top, but remained fluffy and tender inside. We left completely stuffed and satisfied, with motivation to do little else for the rest of the day but nap ;)
Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. Our waiter was very attentive and even offered us a complimentary mimosa while we waited for our food. The owner’s father chatted us up while we were waiting in line and after we were seated at our table. He was really friendly and seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us. That really added an adorable element of «mom-​n-​pop-​ness» to this place. I do have to take off a star in this area though, because at one point he yelled a joke to us from across the room that contained an ethnic term that is outdated at best and at worst could have potentially offended someone. I know he wasn’t trying to make anyone uncomfortable (I think it’s probably a generational issue), but I’m taking off a star just because I think you have to be sensitive to that sort of thing.
Overall though, we had a great meal in a great setting, so we’ll definitely be back. This is an awesome alternative to some of the more well-​known and overcrowded alternatives in the East End brunch scene.

I’m a regular here and Aaron and Gina know my family just from coming here frequently. The home fries are the best I’ve ever had… I try to go elsewhere, but keep coming back! I love this restaurant!

I was disappointed with my visit to Café on Main.
My husband’s Belgian waffle was cooked to a crisp. It wasn’t burnt, but it wasn’t fluffy at all. I was hard and dry. It was supposed to be lemon poppy-​seed flavored, but I couldn’t taste it.
I ordered the eggs benedict special, but without the meat, and with the eggs cooked so that they practically hard-​boiled. My meal was delivered with meat on the sandwich, so I sent it back. When I finally did get my order, the eggs weren’t cooked as well as I like. While not runny, they were still pretty gel-​like. I know they probably rushed to get them out due to the mix-​up, which I appreciate to a point, but…
The hollandaise sauce wasn’t impressive, either. It missed that tanginess that makes hollandaise sauce so irresistible. This was just bland yellow goo atop the egg.
I did like the potato pancakes, but they were tiny. I left hungry and bored.
The server was pleasant and prompt with refills, and the dining area was cute, but those small positives aren’t enough to outweigh the fact that food was mostly boring and/​or bad.

This little spot is very accommodating and friendly. The host was very friendly and helped suit us with a table right away. Even though there was a line we managed to be seated in only 10 minutes. I’m sure the group behind us wasn’t to thrilled to see us seated before them but there was only 2 of us and 4 of them so the larger tables were limited.
There was a small dining area when you first walk in. Only 3 tables mostly for 2 guest. The one we sat at could seat three but after order our food and beverages there was no more room on the tables. We ordered our breakfast in a timely manner. I took notice in the corn beef hash special. It came with the hash, sunny side eggs, and toasted ciabatta with grits. At only $ 9.00 i was very happy with the meal. My hubby ordered the Mediterranean omelette that also came with ciabatta and he ordered potato pancakes. Everything was delicious. The bread was perfectly toasted, the hash was so delicious and not greasy, the grits had lots of flavor and weren’t over cooked or dry. I LOVED IT! the omelette had kalmata olives in it that made this dish burst with flavor and it was a pretty big omelette.
The main seating area only had about 9 tables so it’s a pretty small place. But, the one thing i love about small places is the attentiveness that the servers have for you. They came back to the table frequently to make sure we were enjoying our selves and they even offered us complimentary mimosa’s. i couldn’t turn down that offer.
I especially enjoyed how the host came and sat at our table telling us stories from his past while also boasting about the great eats this place had to offer. He was about 70 and so generous to sit and talk with us about his restaurant. We loved the conversation and would definitely return again for sunday brunch. I only wish that this place would stay open a little later but given it’s location i guess business would suffer more than succeed.

I’ve been to Café On Main twice now and I just keep wanting to go back. When you walk in and see that the specials board is as long as the menu, how can you decide? Part of me wants to go back every day just to see what new items are being offered… but then again, part of me is afraid to because it all sounds so good.
I’ve selected the Eggs Benedict special both times. The ingredients are fresh and delicious, and you can tell that great care and thought has gone in to each dish. The home fries were some of the best around.
Most recently I was there on a late Sunday morning. Imagine my joyful surprise in learning that a complimentary mimosa came with my menu selection that day! As if the fantastic food and great service weren’t enough. I can’t wait to go back. Drool creeps down my chin just thinking about it…