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Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh

4.8
4.8
16 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Café Momentum is not a normal restaurant. Café Momentum is a non-profit restaurant that offers a locally-sourced, chef-driven menu and serves as a culinary training facility for young people impacted by the juvenile justice system.

Café Momentum’s program teaches critical skills that allow youth to re-enter society in a safe, real-world environment of nurturing accountability. By participating in our program, the youth rotate through every aspect of the restaurant, from waiting tables to washing dishes, while working side-by-side with Chef Peter Henry.

Don't miss our famous smoked fried chicken served with mashed potato, ham hok collard greens, buttermilk biscuit, and black pepper gravy. We are currently BYOB. $4/person corkage fee.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (412) 315-7765

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. PghsFinestQcoB412

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious. A bit on the pricey side, but quality & portions live up to the price. Coffee rubbed ribeye was amazing. Homemade papardelle bolognese was incredible, too. We'll definitely return, & the mission of the restaurant is icing on the cake!
  2. JustSayJulie

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food, the atmosphere, the service, and the purpose of this place!
  3. KarenMatthew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    From the moment we walked in, it was apparent that everyone wanted us to have a great experience. Jamar, our server, was extra attentive and obviously cared that we had a great meal. Everyone was friendly and approachable. The tables were comfortable and the atmosphere was pleasant. Everyone around us was talking and laughing and it was nice to see that they got a good crowd for dinner. We really enjoyed the "butter" bites, the house salad and the smoked fried chicken. Dessert was delicious! Thank you for a fun dinner!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service! We loved the house salad, and smoked fried chicken & drunken noodles were the favorites at our table. Will be back again soon to try desserts because the options sounded amazing!
  5. ChristineW

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food is very experimental. Lots of fancy ingredients we had fun trying to identify. Important to support our community, especially through an organization like this.
  6. Bnvf

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very enjoyable evening at cafe momentum. Our waiter was jamar. He was friendly and smiling and helpful with menu selections. The food was beautifully prepared and equally flavourful and enjoyable. The surroundings in the restaurant are comfortable. the music was at a level that was very easily able to be heard over. The Restaurant is decorated in a very tasteful minimalist style that is warm and inviting. It is also very exciting to be a part of the mission that this restaurant stands for and is aiming to achieve. I commend those who have committed themselves to the training and empowerment of the young people of the program. So excited to see it flourish
  7. MichelleD

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Meat and cheese boards were very good but the chicken entree took awhile and want hot and lacked any real flavor
  8. Stephanie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our meal at Cafe Momentum was wonderful. The service was excellent and everything we ordered was both beautifully plated and very good - the two favorites at our table were the biscuits and the buttered popcorn grits. We're so happy to have Cafe Momentum in Pittsburgh and will definitely be back.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were motivated to go to Cafe Momentum because of their mission, and had a wonderful evening. The food was inventive and delicious, and the servers were so enthusiastic about this opportunity. We will be back!
  10. Mary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing but the staff working there are what makes it extraordinary. I loved watching these young men and women take pride in the job and product that they were serving. The service was overall amazing. It was a pleasure chatting with the staff! Help your community by dining here!
  11. Emily

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible, great service, and the restaurant has a wonderful mission - I cannot recommend it highly enough!
  12. LauraM

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A fantastic meal for an even better cause!
  13. DarcyB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and overall dining experience. Thank you Cafe Momentum!
  14. KarenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful experience! Everyone we interacted with was friendly, food was excellent (including a number of vegan options) and a worthy mission. We will return!
  15. LizM

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a vital space for our young people to grow and thrive. Grateful to have this place in Pittsburgh.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic evening. Great meal. Strong menu with tasty vegetarian and vegan options. Superb service. And a great cause.

FAQs

Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh is rated 4.8 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh

268 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee

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