O'Leary's Southside Cafe

Another Saturday in Pittsburgh! Just down the street from where we had breakfast last week is a tiny little storefront on Carson Street called O'Leary's Southside Cafe. And when I say tiny, there are only 5 tables and 5 counter stools. Small as it was, we didn't have to wait in any line, which is always good when you're hungry! We've walked/driven right past this place many times, but it just seems to be one of those shops that blends right into the scenery. Although it does have a funny exhaust fan that sticks out above the door, so you would think it would be more noticeable.

The inside wasn't much more to look at. There is a really cool old, tin ceiling, but not too many pictures or decorations on the walls, and just bare minimum on the "cafe" tables & chairs. 

Like the decor, the menu was really minimal as well - just one page for breakfast (served exclusively on weekends) and one for lunch. My favorite menu item is "VAY". Never heard of anything like this before - just described as "peanut butter, bacon & mayo" ????????

Sadly, the VAY was only on the lunch menu, so from the breakfast side, I ordered the ham omelet, which was made using provolone & really delicious ham we watched her carve off the bone, and 3 big eggs, served with potatoes & an English muffin. Husband picked "The Big Boy" consisting of eggs, bacon & 2 pancakes. 

Now if I'm being honest, the food wasn't much to look at when it came out, but the taste of it all completely made up for it. There really was a lot of it, and the quality was all to me very good. Nothing fancy, but better than lots of places we've been. The menu also brags of homemade soups, so some weekday we'll have to drop by and check them out. Maybe with a side of VAY?