OPA

An absolutely beautiful Saturday morning in Pittsburgh! So we were anxious to try something new, and what better than a Greek restaurant to add a little European flavor to our typical breakfast in Pittsburgh. OPA! is located in the Castle Shannon neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It had come recommended by a coworker, and we were specially instructed to look for the cinnamon toast!

Armed with such high praise, and with dreams of the Greek Isles, maybe my expectations were a little misplaced. I was a little surprised when we pulled up to see a sign saying that OPA! is associated with Tom's Diner. We've experienced Tom's style before, and it is all American! And indeed, the breakfast menu is nearly identical. (But don't forget that famous Cinnamon Toast...)

The decor is pretty cute, with a great big photo mural of a Greek town painted on the wall, and plenty of other decorations that attempted to transform the little cafe into something like a postcard. The place wasn't very busy, just a few other tables with some local folks meeting friends for Saturday breakfast.

Surprisingly, the "Gyro Omelet" on the menu is made with American cheese rather than feta. Being that there is a tomato & feta omelet available, husband did the natural thing and requested the the latter with gyro meat. A much more authentic combination. As well he ordered a pancake on the side and a piece of famous Cinnamon Toast. As for me, I picked the cinnamon French toast, which came with a side of bacon, sausage & potatoes.

The famous Cinnamon Toast was not really what I expected. It was a giant piece of cinnamon swirled bread, drizzled with a cinnamon sauce. And for my part, it was just okay. Lots of food, and even some to take home!

Sign on the Exit door

I think that the overall ambiance does a good job of trying to be different, but the menu just doesn't quite match. I guess when it says "Greek/American Cuisine" it could be subtitled "Heavy on the American".