There are omelet people and there are pancake people, and the choice defines you. Luckily both can sit down to breakfast (brunch or lunch) at Square Café. The innovative recipes from Chef Doug coupled with the delicious direction of owner Sherree Goldstein make this café not only one of the most premier eateries in Pittsburgh, but also the most beloved.

Scores of regulars populate the blue-walled beacon seven days a week for salmon-y crepes at breakfast or homemade veggie burgers at lunchtime. There are ample servings of Goldstein´s megawatt smile, and the friendly owner is known to share seasonal French toast at the counter with new friends or swap quick kisses with guests who sneak in the back to say hi when she´s working the line. Put her up to mixing your strawberry milkshake herself — it´s the best in town.

The dedicated staff earned Square Café its exclusive position as the only restaurant to have been named Pittsburgh Business Times´ Best Places to Work. The riotous crew is as well-versed with the menu as they are with community happenings: Ask for a vegan recommendation or where the nearest yard sale is going down, and you´ll get equally useful information. Cheeky hostess Jeanna will get you seated quickly (and amuse you while you wait), manger Kevin will show off his "Square Café" tattoo, and sweet server William will famously brew his white hot chocolate with raspberry drizzle. Or, become a "fan," and mention the Facebook phrase of the day to score a free cup of the Café´s infamous Kiva Hahn custom blend.

Sidewalk seating is a hot commodity in the spring and summer, and the Café´s loyal following also books the space in the evening for bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, speed dating, or private anniversaries. The space doubles as an art gallery, showcasing some of Pittsburgh´s finest talent and rotating exhibits often. Best of all? The food goes on tour: Square Café caters dozens of regional events each year, promising good food and good people whenever you see the infamous circle, branded "square."