family-run venue is everything a breakfastand-lunch diner ought to be. The food is made from scratch: Alongside standards (eggs, pancakes, and hot and cold sandwiches) are also distinctive options, including German potato pancakes, ham off the bone and a sandwich tantalizingly called a “meatloaf melt.” JN Over the Bar Bicycle Café. 2518 E. Carson St., South Side. 412-381-3698. This two-wheel-themed café and bar offers a creative pub-grub menu (with many offerings named for bicycle parts). The salads are more impressive than those you’ll find at most bars, and the menu features vegetarian and vegan options. Try the battered zucchini planks wrapped around melty cheeses. JER Pamela’s. Multiple locations. www. pamelasdiner.com. There are so many reasons to recommend this popular local diner mini-chain: the cheery atmosphere; the old-fashioned breakfasts featuring raisin French toast, fried potatoes and cornedbeef hash; and light, crispy-edged pancakes so good that President Obama had them served at the White House. JSUNM The Quiet Storm Coffeehouse and Restaurant. 5430 Penn Ave., Friendship. 412-661-9355. Bike punks, young families and knowledge-workers can all use a cup of joe, lunch or some homemade pastry. The Quiet Storm’s laid-back, familiar vibe welcomes all to chill. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunches cater to vegetarians and vegans. JFS
as well as salads and homemade soups. Originality is a hallmark: “Green fries” are shoestrings tossed with pesto, artichoke hearts and bits of brie. FJM Waffles, INCaffeinated. 1224 Third Ave., New Brighton. 724-359-4841. The fresh-made waffles here are a marvelous foil for sweet and savory toppings. Sweet options include the Funky Monkey (chocolate chips, bananas, peanut butter and chocolate sauce). The Breakfast Magic has bacon, cheddar and green onions inside, topped with a fried egg and sour cream. Or customize your waffles with a dizzying array of mix-ins. JP
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“I love the neighborhood feeling of where I work. It’s not just a restaurant where people eat and leave - it’s a gathering place. It’s upbeat and comforable, and I love being a part of that.”
OTHER Abay Ethiopian CuisinE. 130 S. Highland Ave. 412-661-9736. At Pittsburgh’s original Ethiopian restaurant, the cheerful down-to-earth atmosphere creates the perfect setting for a dining experience. The vegetarian items are just as robust and richly flavored as the meat dishes. KFS Kaya. 2000 Smallman St., Strip District. 412-261-6565. Kaya is a local culinary mainstay, offering inventive Caribbeaninspired contemporary cuisine. The menu, much of which is vegetarian, changes frequently. But it remains divided into tropas — tropical tapas — and entrees. KEU Royal Caribbean. 128 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. 412-362-1861. This storefront Caribbean restaurant has a
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Smoke Barbecue Taqueria {Photo BY heather mull} Spak Bros. 5107 Penn Ave., Garfield. 412-362-7725. A pizza, sub and snack joint with fare for all: vegetarians, vegans and carnivores. You’ll find vegan pizza with soy cheese, seitan wings, steak sandwiches, pierogies — much of it made from locally sourced ingredients. JS
mellow, welcoming dining room and an enticing menu which focuses on chicken and seafood, jerk and curry. Some flavors are spicy, but are generally well balanced by side dishes such as cool salads, and rice and beans. KFS
Station Street. 6290 Broad St., East Liberty. 412-365-2121. A long-standing neighborhood hot-dog joint re-opens with exotically dressed dogs, including: chili cheese (with curds), Hawaii (pineapple and bacon), kimchi, sweetbreads and “devil” (egg salad, Tabasco and potato chips). JFS
Tana Ethiopian Cuisine. 5929 Baum Blvd., East Liberty. 412-665-2770. The menu offers a variety of stewed meats, legumes and veggies, all rich with warm spices. Order the sampler platters for the best variety of flavors, and ask for a glass of tej, a honey-based wine that is the perfect accompaniment. KES
Stoke’s Grill. 4771 McKnight Road, Ross Township. 412-369-5380. There is an art to making a really good sandwich, and the technique has been mastered here. The lengthy menu spans traditional sandwiches but also burgers, quesadillas and wraps,
The Zenith. 86 S. 26th St., South Side. 412-481-4833. Funky antique décor you can buy and a massive, convivial Sunday brunch make this a vegan/vegetarian hotspot. For the tea snob, the multi-page list is not to be missed. FJR
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