Angie C.
7/10/2025
This place is legit. I'm so glad they've recently started being open for lunch, as I work a block away and can stop by more often during the daytime Café Momentum is founded on the concept of...
Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh
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268 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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 potatoes, ham hock collard greens, buttermilk biscuit, and black pepper gravy. We are BYOB! $5/person corkage fee.
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5.037 reviews
Sarah K.
10/26/2025
Cafe Momentum is smack dab in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh near Market Square. The mission of this restaurant is second to none. They train adjudicated youth to teach them the skills needed...
Katelin D.
9/25/2025
I love their concept and what they offer to the community. I made reservations without realizing it was restaurant week in Pittsburgh. This worked in our favor as we got to try more dishes than...
Jayme B.
6/5/2025
My parents and I came here for brunch on Mother's Day. We made a 1:30 pm reservation online earlier in the week. When we arrived, we were greeted instantly and seated right away. They had a great...
Haley P.
5/16/2025
Another phenomenal experience at Cafe Momentum, this time for their Plating for a Purpose event. The ticket was $65 for a family style multi course meal. We enjoyed focaccia, a Caesar salad,...
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