Breakfast near the Courthouse (Duquesne, Liberty: appointed, hotels, university)

[Hopes]

My friend asked us to watch her children while she is at a child support hearing.

I've decided we will meet them downtown, take them to breakfast before heading to the Science Center.

I haven't worked near Grant Street for over 10 years. Where's a good sit down place with a full traditional breakfast menu?

[greg42]

Hanlon's, which moved from near Duquesne U to 9xx Liberty Ave. Diner type place. I personally haven't eaten, but it has to be better than Cherries (off Market Square on Forbes), which I didn't care for. It was well known for good stuff in its old location from what I can tell, was forced out of there because of the university. If you didn't want sit down I would send you to Bluebird Kitchen (same thing, off Market Square on Forbes) which makes amazing food. If it's a nice day you might still consider Bluebird and sitting in Market Square, which is a really nice place to sit outside these days. Amazing food might be lost on the kids but maybe not you.

Other than that you have hotels as far as I know. Can't think of another sit down breakfast place. Taste of Dahntahn was originally doing it but gave up quickly.

[robrobrob]

Nikki's in the Grant Building.

[Hopes]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I wish I could get into the cafeteria at One Mellon. It had awesome breakfast. I gained a few pounds working there.

[greg42]

Originally Posted by robrobrob

Nikki's in the Grant Building.

Just for clarification, apparently Nicky's Grant Street. Is this new or just unheralded? One thing I found played it as old. And yet it's difficult to figure out. I used to visit that building occasionally but that's been years and I don't remember. Have vague recollection of something being there.

Ah, you did in fact bring it up in this other thread, but seeing it only once doesn't stick. Maybe it will now.

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[robrobrob]

Originally Posted by greg42

Just for clarification, apparently Nicky's Grant Street. Is this new or just unheralded? One thing I found played it as old. And yet it's difficult to figure out. I used to visit that building occasionally but that's been years and I don't remember. Have vague recollection of something being there.

Ah, you did in fact bring it up in this other thread, but seeing it only once doesn't stick. Maybe it will now.

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Not sure of the spelling but it has been in the building for years. Not a trendy place but certainly conveniet to the family court compex. Limited breakfast options up this way. Apollo Cafe serves breakfast too. I also think Mitchell's has it to but it would be in the bar which isn't where I would want to take a kid.

[SK360]

Originally Posted by Hopes

Thanks for the suggestions!

I wish I could get into the cafeteria at One Mellon. It had awesome breakfast. I gained a few pounds working there.

I think the Cafeteria in our building (Mellon 4) is better... I see friends from mellon 1 over here all the time. lol.

Primantis makes a mean breakfast sandwich but not sure about a full menu place.

[greg42]

Heh, yeah, the Primanti's up that way is open in the morning. Last I checked the Market Square one is not.

[Burghgirl17]

The Terrace Room in the William Penn does a lovely breakfast, but it is $$$ and likely too fancy to take kids.
I love diner breakfasts - wish there were more options.

[andyt4579]

Hanlon's has never disappointed me.

Still a bit of a hike (I guess as much as the Bluebird) is that little storefront across from the Fairmont on Fifth...forget the name. Might not be a great sit-down option, though, think there's only a few seats in there. We're throwing out all these local options, but then the kids might shoot them all down for McDs, Dunkin, or Subway.