Renee W.
10/5/2025
The whole experience was wonderful! The food was outstanding, and the service was great. The perfect balance of attentive, but not overbearing. This place is a hidden gem in the city. Note it's...
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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5.036 reviews
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...
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...
Heather L.
10/22/2025
My parents were in town visiting and I've always wanted to eat here - especially because their mission is so wonderful. After eating here, I can confirm: the mission is wonderful, the staff is...
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