Sue's Cozy Corner Cafe

Today was a beautiful Saturday in Pittsburgh. Not beautiful like a sunny summer breeze kind of day, but one with cool light snow that added a pretty white coating to everything it touched.  A day where you just wanted to cozy up next to the fireplace. So let me tell you about the place we found for breakfast...

Sue's Cozy Corner Cafe is in the West End neighborhood of Pittsburgh.  It is located in what is referred to as a "historic" district, along with several storefronts that are closed or struggling.  Nevertheless, "Sue" found place to set up what is truly a "cozy" little shop.  I wouldn't say that breakfast is the highlight of the offerings at Sue's.  This is more of a coffee shop than a full-service restaurant.  The menu was kind of limited to the basics, like you might cook for yourself at home on a weekend morning.  And I'm sad to say that even with just 2 other tables, our food took an awfully long time, and then was cold once it arrived. And not all that tasty.  But it sure looked pretty!

I tried the Belgium waffle, which came with a really heavy strawberry filling and whipped cream, with a croissant on the side, and husband went for one pancake and an interesting breakfast burrito filled with lettuce, tomato, and eggs.

Let me tell you what I did like about Sue's.  It felt like just the kind of place any girl would dream of having.  Everywhere you looked there was something cute hanging on the wall. Things I can only imagine Sue collected over the years, and one day decided to open up her very own restaurant, and show them off.  There was even a corner set up with items for sale. Just little knick-knacks and things you might find sitting on a shelf. The whole place really made you feel at home.

So I don't think we'll be returning to Sue's, not for breakfast at least. Maybe for a light lunch or coffee break someday. I do wish Sue all the best in her cafe. Being a small business owner is tough stuff.  Even though I've never met her, this place had the feel of Sue's personality shining through.