“ So cool! The food was excellent and everyone was so friendly. Surprisingly quiet too. What a nice place. The second visit was even nicer. At this point, my girlfriend and i agree this is among our top two most enjoyable places in Pittsburgh in terms of the food. It is just _so_ great. ”

“ We were looking for a great dinner out in Pittsburgh, and Cafe Momentum delivered!! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Things to know before you go: 1. The food is absolutely FANTASTIC!! So flavorful and beautiful. There are some dishes that stay on the menu and others that change based on what the chefs find that week. My husband had the smoked fried chicken and he enjoyed the unique combination. I had the pork chop with buttered popcorn grits and I had to restrain myself from licking the plate! 2. The servers are interns, young men and women learning new skills, so if you go in with the right expectation, you'll have an enjoyable evening. I suggest reading up on CM's mission on their website! 3. The restaurant is BYOB (the interns can't serve alcohol) and I don't think they have soft drinks. They do have still, sparkling, or bottled water, and the adult staff can serve you whatever you bring along. Overall I enjoyed Cafe Momentum so much - the warm lovely atmosphere, divinely delicious food, and wonderful mission it's based on are spectacular. ”

“ This is a rare occurrence where I'm giving a 5-star review despite not loving the food. I just think the people here, the mission of the establishment, the ambiance, and the quality of ingredients is top notch. If you don't know, this is a non profit with a mission to help kids get into sustainable work and teach them life lessons through cooking. They source local ingredients and make things from scratch for learning purposes. The folks who run the place are great. As far as food, we only had dessert, and we were the last to be served. There were aspects of the dessert that were fun and different, but generally it was overly sweet and had a combination of flavors we just didn't love. I will update my review later once we go back for a proper dinner (hopefully soon!). ”

“ This is a great place to enjoy creative and delicious fine dining. At the same time, you can feel good to know that you are contributing to a great cause. Our selections were: Charcuterie Board, Mahi Mahi, Jerky Pork Chop, and Creme Brulee. Also, shout-out to Café Momentum staff for the attentive service and Chef Peter Henry for taking a few minutes to chat with us! This place is definitely worth it! ”

“ Have not been to the spot in person but had the egg salad sandwich & the potato salad off the catering menu and both were honestly SO good -- definitely got that extra attention to detail (lots of herbs, egg salad wrap grilled after being made, etc.) that made everything extra delicious. Would absolutely want to try more of their catering and in-restaurant options! ”

“ Have been wanting to visit Cafe Momentum for some time & restaurant week seemed like a perfect time and it was! Great selections for the prix fixe. They were all so tempting it was hard to choose! My daughter & I had the fondue & flatbread and the steak & pesto sardine linguine and dessert the panna cotta & brownie/crème brûlée duo of decadence! My son ordered off the regular menu & was pleased with the mahi mahi. Everything tasted fantastic & was efficiently delivered & beautifully presented. Calm atmosphere lended a relaxing feel to our dining experience and we really enjoyed the evening. We will definitely be back. ”

“ Our experience at Cafe Momentum was wonderful! I LOVE the cause. While that's admittedly one of the main reasons why I'm taking the time to leave a review today, I can honestly say the food was truly exceptional. 5-star chef's tasting table caliber, across the board. All four of us in our party loved every single bite of it. The salmon and pork chop were both especially good. Highly recommended! ”

“ I had the pleasure of speaking with three waiters: Sam, Taru, and Daivon. They took great care with our table! We had the lobster ravioli and smoke fried chicken. I’m from the South and these were some solid greens: little tang, sweet and heat. No pics of the food…we cleared our plates before we could even consider it! The whipped cream on both the chocolate torte and the strawberry shortcake was divine. I love the mission of Cafe Momentum and will recommend this spot to others around Pittsburgh who need a great spot to eat + support a mission of collaboration and community restoration. ”