The Café at the Frick

Went for a friend's birthday party and had the best brunch ever. The flatbreads and teas were phenomenal. The staff were so kind and helped us with her suprise cake, 12/10 experience!

Someone from Pittsburg recommended us this place while we were visiting for a few hours and it did not disappoint. The neighborhood is quite amazing, calm, green and you might wanna look up the Frick family while you're there.

Had a fabulous afternoon with my girlfriend for afternoon tea here. We got sooo lucky to get the last table of that Saturday without reservation. If you know you want to make a trip here, make sure you call ahead. We were seated inside because it was super hot out. The host was very nice and got us menu quickly. I never had high tea before so didn't really know what to expect. I got to say, high tea is definitely a thing and I can't wait to experience it again. We both got our own tea(great quality) and share a tower of finger sandwiches and dessert. Everything was super yummy and created with care. Scone and jam was SO BOMB! 5 star for ambience and food. Service was also great. Would highly recommend it!

Brunch al fresco!! Having just moved to Pittsburgh, my wife and I were excited to check out the Cafe at the Frick and it did not disappoint. The weather was good so we chose for outdoor seating. We did not have a reservation but had no issues getting a table as we arrived before they opened. The food was bangin! upscale service and great prices. Sitting outside was perfect with our 1 year old. I would recommend without hesitation and I will be re-visiting soon.

The scone was too small and flat for the price even though the consistency and taste were very good. Please upsize your scones! Espresso drinks were good, and it looked like the sandwiches served were decent. Wonderful view of the grounds from the cafe.

Got there at 10 am on a Sunday, not at all crowded, nabbed an outside table. Ordering at the counter was fine, staff was personable and helpful, servers were lovely. The patio can’t be beat for ambiance on a beautiful summer day. I ordered the afternoon tea plate, which was beautifully presented (see pic). Highlights were the scone & clotted cream—that was amazing! And I really enjoyed the ginger-licorice tea. Now for the overly detailed food critique: The cucumber sandwich was undone by very mushy bread. The other sandwich was tasty. The scone was delicious, but could have had more tart cherries. Berries were perfect and nicely presented. Cookie and brownie bite were fine, but a bit too sweet for me; I’d have preferred more fruit or another finger sandwich rather than the super-sweet stuff. Overall, I give ambiance & service 5-stars Food 4-stars, and Prices/value 3-stars.

The Afternoon Tea is one of the many food options at this cafe. I really enjoyed dining outside in the pretty grounds of The Frick Pittsburgh. It was just such a peaceful experience on a quiet Sunday afternoon. I will for sure be returning soon! No need for reservations at this time and the cafe closes at 3:00 pm I believe.

The Frick, and it's Cafe, remain one of the best kept secrets in the city of Pittsburgh. Visiting and dining here is a respite from the business of life. I have long been a fan of their tea service, and I'm rather disappointed that it is now only offered on weekends. You get more food for your buck than most other tea services in town: four tea sandwiches, at least two scones per person, and as an assortment of pastries and fresh fruit. They also offer lunch daily, and dinner services on Friday. This is a lovely place to treat yourself to good food and a little peace and quiet, or to take out of town guests. Non-members can make same-day reservations. After you've eaten, I also highly recommend walking the grounds to visit the Car and Carriage Museum and the greenhouse, both free to enter. EDIT: Now, post-pandemic, the cafe has re-opened and is moving in a different direction, towards more causal, grab and go fare. I miss the ability to make reservations and have leisurely lunch or tea. The tea service in particular is, in my opinion, overpriced for what is served now: two small sandwiches, a scone and a cookie with tea. Previously, it was four sandwiches, two scones, multiple bite-sized desserts and fresh fruit. Staff have told me that they often had to turn away guests who were visiting nearby Frick park for a stroll, then would look for a place to eat on Google maps, only to find the cafe full with reservations. I can understand that, and wanting to serve more visitors more fully. I feel this changes comes at a loss - the cafe no longer reflects the elegance or serenity of the rest of the property. If you want a fuller tea service, try The Inn on Negley in Shadyside. I still love the grounds and museum spaces on the property, the the cafe was my favorite mid-week get-away.