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1889 Cafe
Category: Restaurants American (Traditional) American (Traditional)
2017 E Carson StPittsburgh, PA 15203
Neighborhood: South Side
(412) 431-9290
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for 1889 Cafe
10 reviews in English
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Review from William P.
San Francisco, CA
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
A real nice burger...a good sized portion for a pretty good price. I got the Cajun burger which was really good. It could have used a little more flavor but still an excellent burger. I would recommend for a nice traditional American meal.
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Review from Nicole B.
Oconomowoc, WI
6/29/2008
I liked the fries and the greek salad. But, I ruined the salad by getting calamari on it. I was expecting fresh calamari, but apparently it just came out of the freezer and tasted super fishy. Gross!
It was a little uncomfortable sitting by myself at the bar. No sports on TV and no one to chat with at the bar. I definitely picked the wrong place!Listed in: You Want Salit?
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Review from Lauren H.
Houston, TX
4/9/2008
I have never seen more the seven diners in 1889 Cafe at one time. Seriously. I'm amazed that they're able to stay open, since I'm sure East Carson real state ain't cheap.
The upside to the lack of clientele is that the food comes out fast. Prices are slightly high, but the burger and fries are tasty, and my friends love the chicken stirfry. It's great for when you want to go out to lunch and not use your entire hour. -
Review from Cara J.
9/12/2008
A great spot for breakfast. I love to sit in the window, drink coffee and wait a long time for my delicious home fries while recovering from a hangover.
The service isn't the quickest, but the food is good classic reasonable diner food with a nice location. The bar is an old hardwood behemoth that spans the long restaurant, and you can feel the history while eating here. They also have some tables outside and specials every Sunday morning.
This is also a fine lunch spot. -
Review from Nichole M.
Pittsburgh, PA
2/2/2010 4 Check-ins Here
On a Saturday morning we were looking for an alternative to the usual Tom's Diner brunch. (One's stomach can only stand so much bland tasteless somewhat overly "moist" food.)
1889 is found on East Carson Street with street parking available. Although if you're like us (forever pedestrians), the bus drops you off just a block or two from the cafe. The restaurant was about half empty, which was a nice surprise for a Saturday morning. Somewhat low lit, but high ceilings and a lot of seating made it seem open and airy. The art on the walls is a bit dated, but good for a laugh.
We were able to pick where we wanted to sit, so we picked a table in the back. A large party consisting of louder women was seated next to us. It was surprisingly not intrusive, I don't know if that was due to the architecture inside the building or just how pleasant the day was. Our server was very very quick to take our drink orders and bring us our coffee before taking our order.
The coffee was general diner fare. Nothing fantastic, but not burnt sludge you find in some places. The menu had a huge variety of omelets and other breakfast foods. I ordered the spinach/tomato/feta omelet. The omelet came with homefries and toast. I also ordered a side of bacon. The portions were HUGE. The omelet was gigantic and the portions on the potatoes and the bacon was great. The ingredients were fresh and it was apparent in the taste of the food.
A great morning after a night out brunch. Really fantastic. The best part, the meal was fresh, the portions huge, the atmosphere was relaxed but boisterous, but best of all... it was way cheaper than going to Tom's. The staff was exceptionally friendly and very apologetic that the credit card machine was down.
I'd recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an alternative to the norm. -
Review from Dave P.
Pittsburgh, PA
6/27/2009
Ok place for a lunchtime burger or breakfast.
The food is consistently okay but not great.
The staff are also ok.
Overall the place is remarkably average in an area with places that are much much better. -
Review from Jill G.
11/1/2008
This place has a serious identity crisis. The facade of the building looks interesting and authentic, like it would be a place to get a great beer, meet some interesting people and eat good bar food. The inside, however, has the Disney channel blasting on the flat screen and horrible drinks. There was one waitress for the entire place, who apparently was the owner's wife, and was getting no help from the owner who sat and watched her work. They had a $4 Bloody Mary special, so I gave it a go; and I tried the bacon cheeseburger. The Mary was so bland and boring. It came with no fixin's, was made with tomato juice, cheap vodka and pretty much nothing else. The burger was OK. I doubt I'll be back here.
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Review from Jenna S.
Pittsburgh, PA
8/31/2011
My boyfriend and I went here on a Wednesday evening since we had an ENJOY coupon. At first I was skeptical, but this is a pretty good place for the price. I had the California Chicken Salad..huge portion with lots of fresh veggies and grilled chicken. My boyfriend had pasta with marinara, peppers, onions, and sausage. I tried it-just a tad bit bland for my liking, but it was still a yummy dish. Both meals came with warm bread which was nice. After tip and coupon it cost me $20. Not bad at all. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a nice meal that isn't overly extravagant but still serves good food at a good price. Service was great as well-my water was full the entire time. Thumbs up!
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Review from Mark C.
Pittsburgh, PA
5/8/2006 1 photo
Prices high, food great, but I can't afford this.
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Review from Jason F.
San Francisco, CA
6/26/2009
I passed by this place and just decided to try it. I tried their burger. Man..it was so good. Best bang for the buck. Especially if you're a student.. I had plenty of fries. Completely stuffed. =) Definitely coming back here again.
