Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh

Name: Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh
Address: 268 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15222
Telephone: (412) 315-7765
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

158 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

268 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Café Momentum is more than just a restaurant—it’s a nonprofit culinary training program transforming the lives of justice-impacted youth. Our locally sourced, chef-driven menu provides the backdrop for hands-on learning, where young people rotate through every aspect of the restaurant, from front-of-house service to kitchen prep, all under the guidance of award- winning Chef Robert "RC" Carter.

Don't miss our signature smoked fried chicken, served with mashed potatoes, collard greens, a southern buttermilk biscuit, and black pepper gravy. Plus, we’re BYOB! Enjoy your favorite beverage with dinner for a $5 per person corkage fee.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(412) 315-7765
Website
http://www.cafemomentum.org/pittsburgh
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Robert "RC" Carter
Catering
Learn more about our catering, private event options, and view the menu at https://cafemomentum.org/cafe-momentum-pittsburgh-catering/.
Private party facilities
With our stunning event space, state-of-the-art kitchen, and a tailor-made menu to suit your vision, Café Momentum is the perfect place to host your private event. By choosing us, you're not just serving a meal; you're helping write a success story for Pittsburgh’s justice-impacted youth.

Location
268 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
None
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Plating With Purpose - Italian Style
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
May 14, 2025 only
5:30 PM
A 3-Course, Family-Style Italian Feast Wednesday, May 14 5:30pm $65 per person Beer & Wine are complimentary Tax & Service Charge included in price! 1st Course Charred Leek Focaccia w/ black garlic butter Tre-Colore Caesar Salad romaine hearts, grana padano, croutons, house-made dressing 2nd Course Eggplant Parmesan san marzano, fresh mozzarella, parmesan AND Chicken Romano battered and pan-fried scallopini, pecorino, lemon AND Lotsa Pasta w/ Red Sauce 3rd Course Tiramisu

What 158 people are saying

Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pittsburgh / Western PA
Best Value
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Innovative
Pittsburgh / Western PA
Contemporary American
Pittsburgh
Best Value
Pittsburgh
Innovative
Pittsburgh
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Momentum in Pittsburgh delivers "excellent food" and "great service" with a mission to mentor young people from the criminal justice system. Diners praise the "attentive staff" and "top-notch" cuisine, including standout dishes like smoked fried chicken and salmon. The "beautiful modern space" and "amazing mission" create a memorable dining experience.

158 Reviews

E
Edward
Pittsburgh10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food. Great service. Enthusiastic staff.
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Brian
Pittsburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was wonderful; friendly and welcoming. The food was outstanding.
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Vanessa
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful experience! Excellent food, attentive service.
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Gregory
Grand Rapids17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose this restaurant because of its mission to mentor and inspire young people coming out of the criminal justice system. We had heard good things about the quality of food, as well. The restaurant more than lived up to our expectations! The food was creatively prepared and delicious. Service, too, was excellent. We are eager to return and to visit other CM locations!
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Deborah
Hawaii28 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always an exceptional experience to dine here. The young staff members are attentive and work hard to make sure your needs are met. They are mentored by adults who help them be their best selves. Plus the food is top notch.
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Alanna VIP
Pittsburgh36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was great. Nice little gem downtown with a great menu and even better mission. Will definitely return!
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Linda
Pittsburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the concept of preparing individuals to move into the work force. Great menu and service was excellent. Beautiful modern space. BYOB
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Julie VIP
Pittsburgh43 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and atmosphere. Food was fantastic! Had the momentum salad with steak. Cooked perfectly and so flavorful. Will be back soon!!
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EJ
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome restaurant with an even more awesome cause.
1 person found this helpful
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Nicole
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding! We especially recommend the salmon, short rib, and Mac n cheese. Everything we ordered was a hit. There is a really nice ambience and the staff is friendly. Will definitely be returning.
1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh is rated 4.7 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh

268 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert "RC" Carter
Additional
BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.cafemomentum.org/pittsburgh
Phone number
(412) 315-7765
Catering
Learn more about our catering, private event options, and view the menu at https://cafemomentum.org/cafe-momentum-pittsburgh-catering/.
Private party facilities
With our stunning event space, state-of-the-art kitchen, and a tailor-made menu to suit your vision, Café Momentum is the perfect place to host your private event. By choosing us, you're not just serving a meal; you're helping write a success story for Pittsburgh’s justice-impacted youth.

Cafe Momentum - Pittsburgh

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Plating With Purpose - Italian Style

Menu

$85 Menu

What 158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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